Counselling in BA5
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Dr Damian Stoupe
Counsellor, PhD
Men are pretty bad when it comes to seeking help for health (physical or mental), preferring to sort the problems out themselves. I work within a specific 'man-friendly' approach to counselling, meaning we focus on how and where you want to be in the future and go from there, only looking back when the past blocks to you from moving on. I help you to find the best solution that fits your life circumstances, works for you and, enables you to develop the skills to cope with what life throws at you in the future. If you want a counsellor who believes in the power of conversation, humour and looking forward, let's chat.
Emily Childs
Counsellor, MNCPS Accred
Verified
Verified
Wanting to change those thoughts and get back to the best version of you? Don't want to feel judged or told what to do? Scared? Alone? Feeling like nobody understands. Feeling guilty, worthless, a waste of space. I am a creative counsellor and use pictures to help you gain a better understanding about what is going on for you. I offer a safe place to explore and process. Sometimes it is due to what we don't understand which is why we are stuck from moving forwards.
Christopher Guy Soloman
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Counselling is a talking therapy where you have the opportunity to discuss emotional and psychological issues in complete confidence. Anyone can benefit from counselling. I offer you a safe space to talk about whatever is bothering you and will listen without judgement. I offer weekly one to one sessions for as long as you need and I have experience in working with a wide range of common mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, stress, phobias, OCD, intrusive thoughts, grief and loss, addictions, trauma and PTSD. I am a registered member of the BACP.
Sian Grange
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I offer face-to-face or online therapy for adults and young people. I provide a calm, safe environment and a non-judgmental approach where my clients will be met with warmth, respect, and genuine understanding. I help individuals facing difficult times in life, experiencing stress, anxiety, or depression, struggling with low confidence and self-esteem, living with chronic illness or dealing with the lingering effects of past attachments or trauma. Whether in the short or long term, I support clients in their journey towards healing and growth, empowering them to make positive changes and achieve their goals.
Wendy Churchill
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am an MBACP Registered, Relate trained relationship counsellor and psychosexual therapist. I am experienced at working with couples and individuals at every stage in a relationship and am qualified in supporting people with a wide range of sexual issues and dysfunctions. I work with a wide range of problems including communication difficulties, anxiety, depression, divorce, affairs, self esteem, grief, issues of trust, difficulties with the wider family, cultural differences, intimacy issues and sexual dysfunction.
Dr Lorna Stewart
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced multi-trained Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Management Consultant, spending 29 years working in the NHS and private settings, working organisationally with executive and senior teams, and clinically with children, young people, adults and colleagues in the NHS. I have worked with people with trauma, acquired brain injury, autism spectrum disorder, and mental health difficulties (such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, phobias, PTSD). I have also worked in independent practice for the past 17 years offering psychological assessment, psychological therapy and medico legal assessments for Court.
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Samantha Swallow
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hi there, I’m Sam and I am a BACP registered person-centred Counsellor and qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and I work with adults, children and adolescents. I understand the importance of a safe space to explore and understand feelings, and to consider and become aware of unhelpful patterns of behaviour. Together we can discover how to make positive changes and manage difficult feelings and emotions. I have a number of years experience working in a NHS commissioned service around common mental health difficulties. I want to help you reach your goals - we will explore the past and present to help you to heal and thrive.
Simon Gaddes
Counsellor, MNCPS Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I aim to provide my client’s with a safe, caring and professional atmosphere in which to explore their diverse problems at their own pace and depth. I am a well travelled, life experienced integrative counsellor which means I believe in tapping into various models and approaches to assist my clients with the unique and personal problems they are experiencing founded upon my deep experience of what life expects of us as we journey through it. I am experienced in dealing with depression, anxiety and stress and can assist you to explore deeper experiences that may be contributing to your struggles. I am here to hear.
Sarah Waterstone
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Maybe you are going through a massive change in your life and struggling to cope or perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed with anxiety and low self worth. Whatever it is that you are going through, there is no easy answer and you need support. As a qualified, professional counsellor I am experienced in creating a safe and secure therapeutic space for you. I hope that you will find me warm, empathic, open-minded and real as we get to know each other and build a relationship.
Henrietta Lang
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Are you exhausted by the effort it takes to manage your feelings? Do you want to feel safe? Do you wonder who you are or why you feel bad? Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, panic disorders or relationship problems, there is good news. Research has shown that a good relationship with a counsellor/therapist can really help. My approach is to help you understand both 'your hidden self' (the unconscious) and find everyday tools and tasks that can help you change your life. I hope I can show you that all the wisdom and creativity you need to enjoy your life is within reach.
Elaine Hutchinson
Counsellor
Verified
Verified
Hi, I'm Elaine. I'm a child & adolescent therapist & counsellor who supports children, teens & their families to manage big feelings, stressful situations and other life challenges. I work with children & young people aged 6-18 (as well as some adults) and support them with a huge range of issues from anxiety and worries about school, fostering and adoption, to trauma, bereavement, sexual abuse and domestic violence, covering pretty much everything you can think of in-between. I'm an accredited therapist who offers play & creative arts therapy, TraumaPlay and talking therapy. I have a therapy dog who loves to be involved.
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Lauren Amy-Louise Friend
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
A warm welcome to my profile, and well done on making the first step which is often the most difficult. I am a kind, professional fully qualified and BACP registered counsellor and have been supporting clients in a therapeutic setting with substance abuse for 7 years and during this time I have come to realise that the addiction is not the problem it’s the pain that keeps them in it, with this in mind I have supported clients with: Shame, Self-harm, Abuse (emotional, sexual, physical, financial) , Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Childhood issues and Bereavement.
Duncan Moss
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
I work with a wide range of anxiety and mood difficulties helping to bring about understanding and positive change. This includes depression, low esteem, panic, phobias (spiders, animals, storms, heights, emetophobia etc), social anxiety, OCD, BDD, eating disorders, health anxiety, GAD (worry), PTSD/trauma, driving anxiety, insomnia and anger/temper. I offer appointments 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.
Jessica L Rewse-Davies
Counsellor, MNCPS Accred
Verified
Verified
Would you like to feel less fearful, not be held back by your thoughts, to feel more at ease in yourself and with others, and experience more confidence? Maybe you'd like to better understand how past experiences may be impacting you in the present, and how to change familiar and unhelpful patterns to improve your relationships? With skilled and focused support all of this is possible! You are unique so I aim to work with your experiences in a way that is suited to you. I work with a range of issues and have a particular passion for working with anger, depressive feelings, and communication issues that impede relationships.
Emmelaine Leighton-McCardell
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
My name Emmelaine and I am an approachable and friendly therapist. Whatever it is you are going through, you do not have to face it alone. I offer a supportive and safe space to talk. My aim is to support you in a way that honours who you are and what you need. I choose to work flexibly and without judgment, so that you can feel free to express yourself in whatever way feels most comfortable.
Joyce Howitt
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, stressed, insecure, or overwhelmed by your emotions? Or are you looking for someone who will listen and be non judgemental and to whom you can talk in confidence about issues that are bothering you that would be difficult to share with friends or family members? Your feelings may be related to a bereavement or loss, the effects of abuse, relationship issues, or a major life change or may be related to something unresolved from the past. You may also be seeking support in setting goals and moving on in a positive way. These (and others) are areas in which I am well experienced.
Geoff Lamb
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
Having a fulfilling and lasting relationship is something we all aspire to, but it isn't always easy. Relationships can go wrong for all sorts of reasons and it's difficult to know where to go for help. In my work as a sex and relationship therapist, I work with both couples and individuals to not only get your relationship back on track and improve communication, but also to help it develop so that it achieves its full potential. Often, problems in a relationship can be an opportunity to develop it so get in touch with me if you need some help either to heal a crisis or to make your relationship the best it can be.
Andrew Ayers Talking Therapies Ltd
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have worked in the field of mental health for over 25 years, and this has afforded me the opportunity to experience and work collaboratively with clients from a range of difficulties and backgrounds, using evidence based treatments and see how effective and transformative they can be. I have extensive experience in working with anxiety and Mood disorders, such as Generalized Anxiety (Excessive worry); Social Anxiety; Panic Attacks; Phobia's (animals, weather, emetophobia etc); OCD; Eating Disorders (Bulimia, Binge Eating disorder, Restrictive Eating); PTSD; Depression and Low self esteem.
Karen King-Harris
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Hello, I am a BACP accredited Individual, Couples and Young Persons Counsellor/Psychotherapist and also a Therapeutic Coach. I work from my private practice in Wedmore on the Somerset Levels, near Cheddar, Wells, Glastonbury and Weston super Mare. I offer a FREE introductory 15/20 minute appointment, so please get in touch via e mail or telephone to find out more about how I work, and to discuss your needs. This will hopefully help to assist you in deciding whether I am the right therapist for you. If distance or travelling is a problem, I also offer sessions ONLINE, VIa ZOOM OR BY TELEPHONE.
Nicola J Foster
Psychotherapist, COSRT General
Verified
Verified
My name is Nicola, I'm a qualified relationship and psychosexual therapist. For the foreseeable future I am working online. I am also a qualified NLP coach. I see couples and individuals for short or long-term psychosexual and relationship therapy. My approach is integrative. I help with affairs and betrayals, loss, relationship difficulties, compulsivity, open-relating, separation/divorce, sexual abuse, sexual problems, traumatic childhood, self esteem and confidence.
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Is online therapy a good option?
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.