Counselling in AL4

Roman Bezdyk
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
St Albans AL4
Welcome. I am Roman. I am an experienced Psychotherapeutic counsellor. I trained as a therapist in the second half of life. Before this I worked for many years in the creative industry of technical theatre. My own experiences with addiction, depression, loss, and life transitions led me on a path of healing. My desire to understand myself and others more fully brought me into contact with Psychosynthesis; a transpersonal modality which embraces the entire person as mind, body, and spirit, seeking wholeness and so awakening to who we really are.
Welcome. I am Roman. I am an experienced Psychotherapeutic counsellor. I trained as a therapist in the second half of life. Before this I worked for many years in the creative industry of technical theatre. My own experiences with addiction, depression, loss, and life transitions led me on a path of healing. My desire to understand myself and others more fully brought me into contact with Psychosynthesis; a transpersonal modality which embraces the entire person as mind, body, and spirit, seeking wholeness and so awakening to who we really are.

Ali Harris
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
St Albans AL4
Depression, anxiety and grief can really take it out of you - leave you feeling like a shadow of your former self, drain your energy and your self-confidence, and make you feel like you can never feel happy again. I want to use my counselling skills and experience to help you to build yourself back up until you feel like there's nothing you can't manage, no matter what life throws at you.
Depression, anxiety and grief can really take it out of you - leave you feeling like a shadow of your former self, drain your energy and your self-confidence, and make you feel like you can never feel happy again. I want to use my counselling skills and experience to help you to build yourself back up until you feel like there's nothing you can't manage, no matter what life throws at you.

Claire Cooper
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified
St Albans AL4
Are you experiencing a challenge that feels too difficult to cope with? Or maybe you are dealing with overwhelming feelings of anxiety or depression? Have you suffered a loss or bereavement and are feeling sad? Are you managing these emotional challenges with unhelpful patterns of behaviour? Having experienced some difficulties in my own life, I understand how hard it can be to take the first step towards therapy. I offer a safe and confidential space where, together, we can work with the issues that are unique to you. I work holistically by using a variety of therapy approaches that will help support you in finding a way forward.
Are you experiencing a challenge that feels too difficult to cope with? Or maybe you are dealing with overwhelming feelings of anxiety or depression? Have you suffered a loss or bereavement and are feeling sad? Are you managing these emotional challenges with unhelpful patterns of behaviour? Having experienced some difficulties in my own life, I understand how hard it can be to take the first step towards therapy. I offer a safe and confidential space where, together, we can work with the issues that are unique to you. I work holistically by using a variety of therapy approaches that will help support you in finding a way forward.

Amy Engleman
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Verified
St Albans AL4
Are you upset and overwhelmed by relationships, work situations, family issues? That sense of panic and over thinking where your body feels stressed & the anxiety rockets? Did something happen that you have not shared with anyone, or feel nobody ‘gets it’? Has it felt too big & yet needs sorting and resolving? It’s understandable to feel frustrated, anxious or angry. Dealing with those feelings while maintaining a family, job & ‘a busy life’ can feel like hard work. “There needs to be more to life” & “It needs to be better than this “ are often said. To feel free from the past, to build a confidence in yourself.
Are you upset and overwhelmed by relationships, work situations, family issues? That sense of panic and over thinking where your body feels stressed & the anxiety rockets? Did something happen that you have not shared with anyone, or feel nobody ‘gets it’? Has it felt too big & yet needs sorting and resolving? It’s understandable to feel frustrated, anxious or angry. Dealing with those feelings while maintaining a family, job & ‘a busy life’ can feel like hard work. “There needs to be more to life” & “It needs to be better than this “ are often said. To feel free from the past, to build a confidence in yourself.

Max Ryz
Psychotherapist, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified
St Albans AL4
If you are struggling with your emotions, relationships or feel stuck in unhelpful patterns, psychotherapy could help bring about meaningful change. My approach is to provide a space to explore the underlying unconscious dynamics and emotional conflicts that are often routed in past experiences. Gaining a better understanding of yourself can make it possible to move away from the unhelpful patterns and can help facilitate healthy developments within your personal and professional life.
If you are struggling with your emotions, relationships or feel stuck in unhelpful patterns, psychotherapy could help bring about meaningful change. My approach is to provide a space to explore the underlying unconscious dynamics and emotional conflicts that are often routed in past experiences. Gaining a better understanding of yourself can make it possible to move away from the unhelpful patterns and can help facilitate healthy developments within your personal and professional life.

Dr Ellen Mackey
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
St Albans AL4
I'm an online and Hertfordshire based Clinical Psychologist supporting Autistic young people, young adults and their families around mental wellbeing, sleep and behaviours that can be challenging. I offer interventions directly with young people, young adults and/or with parents/ carers and families. I can support around challenges with anxiety, low mood, emotional regulation, and sleep. I also offer work around aspects of understanding diagnosis, identity and self-esteem.
I'm an online and Hertfordshire based Clinical Psychologist supporting Autistic young people, young adults and their families around mental wellbeing, sleep and behaviours that can be challenging. I offer interventions directly with young people, young adults and/or with parents/ carers and families. I can support around challenges with anxiety, low mood, emotional regulation, and sleep. I also offer work around aspects of understanding diagnosis, identity and self-esteem.

Dr Tom Graham
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
St Albans AL4 (Online Only)
I am an HCPC registered and BABCP accredited Counselling Psychologist offering specialist CBT for anxiety related problems and misophonia. Having worked with Prof David Veale and colleagues at the Centre for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma (NHS), my current NHS commitments are with Prof Paul Salkvoskis and colleagues at Oxford Health Specialist Psychological Intervention Centre. For many years I have also worked with Dr Jane Gregory researching and treating misophonia, and I am among a small number of clinical experts in this area. I have helped many people struggling with anxiety, OCD, misophonia, and the effects of trauma.
I am an HCPC registered and BABCP accredited Counselling Psychologist offering specialist CBT for anxiety related problems and misophonia. Having worked with Prof David Veale and colleagues at the Centre for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma (NHS), my current NHS commitments are with Prof Paul Salkvoskis and colleagues at Oxford Health Specialist Psychological Intervention Centre. For many years I have also worked with Dr Jane Gregory researching and treating misophonia, and I am among a small number of clinical experts in this area. I have helped many people struggling with anxiety, OCD, misophonia, and the effects of trauma.

Jacqui Whittingham
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
St Albans AL4 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you worry all the time? Are you scared of what other people think of you? Does your life feel exhausting and overwhelming? Maybe it's hard to put into words exactly what life is like for you? Perhaps it’s hard for you to say no when people ask you to do things even if you don't want to do them? Maybe this affects work and relationships and stops you going out or applying for that new job or just puts you under pressure the whole time. Perhaps you feel isolated and lonely because it's just too hard to connect with others. I wonder if all you want is to feel comfortable in your own skin? If this is you - I get it, I see you.
Do you worry all the time? Are you scared of what other people think of you? Does your life feel exhausting and overwhelming? Maybe it's hard to put into words exactly what life is like for you? Perhaps it’s hard for you to say no when people ask you to do things even if you don't want to do them? Maybe this affects work and relationships and stops you going out or applying for that new job or just puts you under pressure the whole time. Perhaps you feel isolated and lonely because it's just too hard to connect with others. I wonder if all you want is to feel comfortable in your own skin? If this is you - I get it, I see you.

Monica Kelly
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
St Albans AL4
If you are suffering from relationship difficulties, rootlessness, or just feeling stuck, I may be able to help. I provide a caring and compassionate space with the aim of helping you find more effective ways to resolve issues and concerns that are negatively impacting your life. Distressing, painful feelings in the present might have their origins in the past, and the person experiencing these feelings might or might not be aware of this link. Psychodynamic counselling aids individuals in discovering these hidden links, which will allow him or her greater freedom of thought and action.
If you are suffering from relationship difficulties, rootlessness, or just feeling stuck, I may be able to help. I provide a caring and compassionate space with the aim of helping you find more effective ways to resolve issues and concerns that are negatively impacting your life. Distressing, painful feelings in the present might have their origins in the past, and the person experiencing these feelings might or might not be aware of this link. Psychodynamic counselling aids individuals in discovering these hidden links, which will allow him or her greater freedom of thought and action.

Derrick Tempest
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MBACP
Verified
St Albans AL4
Is it time to talk? I'm an experienced BACP and UKCP registered level 7 (the highest level) psychotherapist. Specializing in anxiety, depression, addiction, and OCD. Clear the fog, make positive changes, and invest in your future contentment. My therapy is friendly, supportive, and healing, helping you find your true self.
Is it time to talk? I'm an experienced BACP and UKCP registered level 7 (the highest level) psychotherapist. Specializing in anxiety, depression, addiction, and OCD. Clear the fog, make positive changes, and invest in your future contentment. My therapy is friendly, supportive, and healing, helping you find your true self.

Meena Malhotra
St Albans AL4 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Meena, If you're experiencing feelings of sadness, feeling stuck, a sense of loss, or anxiety, I'm here to offer support and guidance. I provide a safe and nurturing space where we can explore our emotions and work together towards positive change.
Hello, I'm Meena, If you're experiencing feelings of sadness, feeling stuck, a sense of loss, or anxiety, I'm here to offer support and guidance. I provide a safe and nurturing space where we can explore our emotions and work together towards positive change.
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Sue Adams
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
St Albans AL4
Taking the step to ask for help is often the hardest thing we do. I think as adults we feel as if we "should be able to cope" or "others have it harder" and that in some way needing help or someone to talk to in difficult times is showing a weakness. We invest time and money in keeping our bodies in shape and while that is the vehicle that gets us through our life we need to care for our other parts too. Our emotions and our relationships constantly need recognition and yet we only seek help when we reach a crisis point. So whether you are at a crisis point or struggling with anxiety, depression or a bereavement I am here to help.
Taking the step to ask for help is often the hardest thing we do. I think as adults we feel as if we "should be able to cope" or "others have it harder" and that in some way needing help or someone to talk to in difficult times is showing a weakness. We invest time and money in keeping our bodies in shape and while that is the vehicle that gets us through our life we need to care for our other parts too. Our emotions and our relationships constantly need recognition and yet we only seek help when we reach a crisis point. So whether you are at a crisis point or struggling with anxiety, depression or a bereavement I am here to help.

Dr Carly Keyes - Ba(Hons) Pgcert Pgdip Dclinpsy Cpsychol
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
St Albans AL4
My name is Dr Carly Keyes and I am a compassionate Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Fully BABCP accredited CBT Therapist. Life is a journey full of ups and downs. I am here to understand your current difficulties, to work with you and help you get equipped with strategies to help you cope during the down times in order for you to enjoy the ups. I offer psychological therapy that is personalised to you to help you blossom. I believe the therapeutic relationship is fundamental and for you to build trust in me and feel relaxed in the sessions and to start living a richer and more fulfilling life.
My name is Dr Carly Keyes and I am a compassionate Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Fully BABCP accredited CBT Therapist. Life is a journey full of ups and downs. I am here to understand your current difficulties, to work with you and help you get equipped with strategies to help you cope during the down times in order for you to enjoy the ups. I offer psychological therapy that is personalised to you to help you blossom. I believe the therapeutic relationship is fundamental and for you to build trust in me and feel relaxed in the sessions and to start living a richer and more fulfilling life.

Bernie Wooder
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
Verified
St Albans AL4
My focus is to truly understand your problem and we work together as a team to end your suffering. To do that I use my 30 years of professional experience to help you get peace of mind and heart. I am a qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor registered with the UKCP, with 30 years of experience which has included counselling and training therapists at Guys to Hospital, London. I am also a trained Hypnotherapist - specialising in confidence, self esteem, setting goals for your future and dealing with any kind of fear or failure.
My focus is to truly understand your problem and we work together as a team to end your suffering. To do that I use my 30 years of professional experience to help you get peace of mind and heart. I am a qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor registered with the UKCP, with 30 years of experience which has included counselling and training therapists at Guys to Hospital, London. I am also a trained Hypnotherapist - specialising in confidence, self esteem, setting goals for your future and dealing with any kind of fear or failure.

Helene Clarke
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
St Albans AL4
I am an experienced and warm counsellor and care deeply about what I do. You may be depressed, anxious, stressed, angry or have relationship problems or work-related difficulties. I will listen to you with empathy and without judgement so that can I see your world through your eyes and so that you feel heard. If your thoughts and feelings are confusing, conflicted or unclear, I will work with you collaboratively to unravel and make sense of them.
I am an experienced and warm counsellor and care deeply about what I do. You may be depressed, anxious, stressed, angry or have relationship problems or work-related difficulties. I will listen to you with empathy and without judgement so that can I see your world through your eyes and so that you feel heard. If your thoughts and feelings are confusing, conflicted or unclear, I will work with you collaboratively to unravel and make sense of them.

Dawn Kett
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
2 Endorsed
St Albans AL4
Is anxiety casting a shadow over your life or the life of a loved one? I want you to know that I see anxiety for what it truly is — an intensely personal journey, turning each day into an uphill battle. I get it, the relentless nature of anxiety, its unyielding hold, we will work together to explore the root causes of your anxiety. Let's envision a life where your mind isn't a constant battlefield—a life where "calm" is not just a distant memory but a tangible reality. It's time to rediscover the confidence that anxiety has stolen, to reclaim that inner peace and to build resilience against life's challenges.
Is anxiety casting a shadow over your life or the life of a loved one? I want you to know that I see anxiety for what it truly is — an intensely personal journey, turning each day into an uphill battle. I get it, the relentless nature of anxiety, its unyielding hold, we will work together to explore the root causes of your anxiety. Let's envision a life where your mind isn't a constant battlefield—a life where "calm" is not just a distant memory but a tangible reality. It's time to rediscover the confidence that anxiety has stolen, to reclaim that inner peace and to build resilience against life's challenges.

Sue Pallenberg
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified
St Albans AL4
Hello, I have been working as a psychotherapist for 35 years, helping people to overcome problems when they are feeling overwhelmed, confused, perhaps depressed and anxious, struggling with relationships, or whatever difficulties life has thrown at them. As a Psychotherapist I can work with you in a unique and individual way that best suits your needs. I offer a safe and reliable therapeutic relationship in which to explore your presenting problems in a comfortable and confidential environment. I am also offering telephone, Skype or Zoom Sessions.
Hello, I have been working as a psychotherapist for 35 years, helping people to overcome problems when they are feeling overwhelmed, confused, perhaps depressed and anxious, struggling with relationships, or whatever difficulties life has thrown at them. As a Psychotherapist I can work with you in a unique and individual way that best suits your needs. I offer a safe and reliable therapeutic relationship in which to explore your presenting problems in a comfortable and confidential environment. I am also offering telephone, Skype or Zoom Sessions.

Isidora Valetti
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Wheathampstead AL4
Counselling can help bring clarity where there is confusion, resolve past issues, change behaviours and improve relationships. I work particularly effectively with couples, providing you and your partner with a safe and emphatic space to assist you in exploring the difficult issues you're facing in your relationship, whatever your age, gender or sexual orientation. This includes individually tailored sessions, regular relationship maintenance and relationship improvement sessions.
Counselling can help bring clarity where there is confusion, resolve past issues, change behaviours and improve relationships. I work particularly effectively with couples, providing you and your partner with a safe and emphatic space to assist you in exploring the difficult issues you're facing in your relationship, whatever your age, gender or sexual orientation. This includes individually tailored sessions, regular relationship maintenance and relationship improvement sessions.

Mark Aitchison
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
London Colney AL4
I opened Ataraxia counselling at the beginning of 2018. Just over a year in and the practice is growing faster than expected. I work with clients with all types of issues and personalities. My experience so far is predominanty mental health as i have worked for Mind in mid Herts and addiction as i also work for ADAS a drug and alcohol agency. If i was to say i had a niche it would be that i can make shy clients feel at ease early on using a relational supportive style of counselling. I would love to welcome new clients to Ataraxia. Look forward to hearing from you. Mark
I opened Ataraxia counselling at the beginning of 2018. Just over a year in and the practice is growing faster than expected. I work with clients with all types of issues and personalities. My experience so far is predominanty mental health as i have worked for Mind in mid Herts and addiction as i also work for ADAS a drug and alcohol agency. If i was to say i had a niche it would be that i can make shy clients feel at ease early on using a relational supportive style of counselling. I would love to welcome new clients to Ataraxia. Look forward to hearing from you. Mark

Nicholas Jagels Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
St Albans AL4
I provide a safe, gentle and non judgemental space to talk. As an integrative counsellor, I accept that as individuals we are all unique and have different needs when seeking therapy and support. I believe that it is ultimately the relationship between the client and therapist that is fundamental for a trusting, understanding and safe therapeutic alliance and this allows for the opportunity to explore your feelings, emotions, relationships, ways of thinking and patterns of behaviour.
I provide a safe, gentle and non judgemental space to talk. As an integrative counsellor, I accept that as individuals we are all unique and have different needs when seeking therapy and support. I believe that it is ultimately the relationship between the client and therapist that is fundamental for a trusting, understanding and safe therapeutic alliance and this allows for the opportunity to explore your feelings, emotions, relationships, ways of thinking and patterns of behaviour.
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Therapy conducted online or over the phone can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counselling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.