Counselling in AL1

I offer therapy to adults, young people, and couples. Counselling can help when we feel stuck, lost and overwhelmed and can’t find a way to make sense of those difficult feelings on our own. Speaking to someone who isn’t a friend or family member can help you to see a problem from a different perspective, without judgement or bias. You may be struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, stress, anger or loss. Perhaps you'd like to find the mental tools to help give you greater resilience and confidence. Or you could be looking for ways to manage conflict and improve communication within your personal relationships.

Whether you're seeking improved wellbeing, better tools to cope with stress, anxiety or depression, experiencing burnout or just ready to explore some changes that could bring you closer to the life you want to be living, Vanessa can support you in this process. Using an integrative approach resulting from over 6 years experience within various mental health settings, Vanessa now works with individuals experiencing both common and complex mental health difficulties. She has experience in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness and Creative methods and is trained in Process Oriented Psychotherapy.

Most of us want a sense of purpose, need meaning, and strive for balance and peace in our lives. My clients are often working through difficult and knotty issues which can evoke confusion, sadness and shame. If you are thinking about therapy you may be feeling sad, lost, confused, anxious, angry, depressed or overwhelmed. Or you may want to take a step back, reassess your life and start to live it differently. Whatever your situation I will work with you to help you reach an accommodation and understanding which helps you to move forwards with your life in a positive way.

From my experience some of the main reasons people seek counselling or therapy is their desire to change and/or to find some relief from distress. My purpose is to help you achieve this and support you during the process. Perhaps you are feeling frustrated with repeating patterns of behaviour that feel hard to understand and change. Maybe you are feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, suffering with self-doubt and low self-esteem, or generally disappointed with how life is for you right now. These are just a few of the issues that I can help you with.

Asking for help can be difficult and contacting a therapist may feel scary. That’s why from our first contact I aim to create a safe, confidential non-judgemental space for you to explore your difficulties. Talking to a therapist offers a different perspective on how you feel and relate to others. We’ll draw on your past and present to find new ways to move forward for the best future for you. We can all get stuck reacting in ways that are not always useful to our wellbeing. Working with a psychotherapist brings insight into how we react, why we react that way, and changing negative patterns thinking, feeling and behaviour.

I support clients who are facing life’s challenges. These issues include but are not limited to self-esteem and confidence, relationships and intimacy, family dynamics, life transitions, body image, loss and grief, work stressors, and experiences around personal growth and existential concerns. I work with adult individuals - supporting them in developing a better relationship with themselves and the people that matter most to them in their lives.

If you have been struggling with anxiety and low mood that has affected your self esteem due to personal relationships or within your workplace. I can help you rebuild your life with renewed confidence in yourself and in your relationships with others.

I'm Annie, MBACP registered and highly experienced having spent years in law, industry and media as well as psychotherapy. I use a mixture of tradition and modern therapeutic techniques. My background means I work with professionals who may have anxiety and stress at work or experiencing life's transitions including navigating divorce, relationships or issues with addiction. It might be you feel anxious, overwhelmed or something just feels not right at work or home. Many of my clients find that working with me is often the bridge they need between where they are now and where they want to be and go on to lead fulfilling lives.

Therapy is one time when it is all about you. Your experiences, your feelings. When things feel difficult – whether or not you know the reasons why, therapy can really help. How? At the heart of therapy is your relationship with your therapist. When your therapist offers you space to think and to feel, uninterrupted and without judgement, you can start to make more sense of things, together. So it’s important to find a good connection. There are many types of therapist – it’s not necessarily sensible shoes and long silences.

Testimonials: "It's been positive to talk to Lauren who has allowed me to look at the way I think and help me change for the better", "I had a really positive experience and felt comfortable with Lauren. I didn't feel judged, just very supported." I've worked in NHS GP surgeries for a number of years and have a lot of experience working with young adults too. You don’t have to pretend everything is okay, therapy is a space where you can be yourself. Difficult relationships or negative life experiences, including trauma can impact your identity, self-worth and relationship to your body and with others.

I am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist with extensive experience supporting clients with anxiety and depression both in the NHS as well as privately. In my practice I work together with clients to offer support for a range of anxiety disorders including social anxiety, health anxiety, treatment of phobias, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Panic attacks, OCD and Generalised anxiety as well as difficulties with low mood. An area of particular interest for me is offering support to women and men who may struggle during the perinatal period. Having a baby is an exciting

I provide specialist support to children, adolescents and young adults aged 0-25 who are struggling with their mental health. I use a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to support young people who may be struggling with a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, low self-esteem, phobias or panic attacks.

Having the space and time to focus on what’s going on for you might sound indulgent but is anything more important than getting to know your true self? When you’re feeling out of sorts, often it is easier to speak to someone in confidence in order to share how you truly feel. Speaking to a therapist can uncover things you didn’t even realise about yourself. For example, you may wonder where certain traits or behavioural patterns stem from or why you just don’t feel like ‘you'.

I wish you during these extraordinary times of world changes - and any other challenges - the very best for yourself and those close to you. My practice is open for in person & video sessions. I am here for you to talk about your emotional, psychological and spiritual/transpersonal and mindfulness issues. I taught at Universities and present at conferences. With 25+ years of practice I offer you a confidential space to explore your feelings and thoughts e.g. about anxiety, depression, suicide, relationships, death and dying, spiritual journey, meaning in life. I am here for you for any other issue you wish to talk about.

I have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I provide psychological therapy to help you to live a more rewarding and fulfilling life.

As a therapist for both adults & adolescents I understand the impact of today's ever changing world can have on us at any age. I will offer you the opportunity to talk through your worries and feel more emotionally tolerant for the future ahead; whichever path you choose to take. I can help you build your self-esteem and promote confidence in your own ability; using the tools you already have and new ones you'll develop. Anxiety, anger, depression & shame are words we're hearing more frequently but have we become intolerant to experiencing them? I offer you an opportunity to talk through your issues in an emotionally healthy way.

I am a psychotherapist, family practitioner and Arts Psychotherapist. I work with Individuals, family’s and groups as a qualified HCPC therapist with experience in the NHS, offering therapy for people who are experiencing all types of distress. I am person centred and facilitate a safe space for you to explore what is going on for you.In Music Therapy I offer developmental learning as well as free improvisation in the 'here and now'. I focus on clients having a strong sense of identity within the creativity in the client/therapist relationship.

I believe strongly in the power of being seen and heard as the individuals that we are. I hold that with warmth and empathic understanding, we can face the painful reality of some of our most difficult feelings. Of course, this is not always easy, which is why our relationship will be so important. My approach is for us to work together for as long as is needed to help you to get to know and understand yourself more fully; no subject is off limits.