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Kellie Mawdsley
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Prescot L34
I have been practicing for many years. I have experience of working with adults, children and families; counselling a variety of issues. I adapt and adjust my sessions to ensure you the client get what you want and need from each counselling session. I will work with you to explore and understand your fears and distress, encouraging you to move forward at your pace.
I have been practicing for many years. I have experience of working with adults, children and families; counselling a variety of issues. I adapt and adjust my sessions to ensure you the client get what you want and need from each counselling session. I will work with you to explore and understand your fears and distress, encouraging you to move forward at your pace.
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Photo of Louise Bol Cbt Therapist Supervisor, Counsellor in Prescot, England
Louise Bol Cbt Therapist Supervisor
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Liverpool L1
I am also an experienced bereavement counsellor.
Are you you feeling anxious a lot of the time? Or waking up most mornings feeling low, thinking 'what's the point'? It's as if no one really understands what you are going through. I have 'been there, done that, bought the T-shirt' myself, before becoming a counsellor, so know from personal experience that getting the right professional support can make all the difference. I am a warm, caring and experienced CBT Therapist/Counsellor who helps people overcome anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, etc, I work with you find a way forward to deal with whatever is troubling you. Contact me for free 20 min apt to discuss how I can help.
I am also an experienced bereavement counsellor.
Are you you feeling anxious a lot of the time? Or waking up most mornings feeling low, thinking 'what's the point'? It's as if no one really understands what you are going through. I have 'been there, done that, bought the T-shirt' myself, before becoming a counsellor, so know from personal experience that getting the right professional support can make all the difference. I am a warm, caring and experienced CBT Therapist/Counsellor who helps people overcome anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, etc, I work with you find a way forward to deal with whatever is troubling you. Contact me for free 20 min apt to discuss how I can help.
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Lynne Christine Hutton
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Liverpool L1
I have a specialism in Bereavement and with clients bringing various issues: anxiety, depression, Suicidal thoughts, bereavement, stress, addictions,relationship issues including domestic violence, family issues, sexual/emotional/physical abuse, gender transitioning,bullying school/work, menopause, sexual difficulties, PTSD,chronic illness/pain, divorce.
Are you struggling with overwhelming emotions? I aim to provide a safe space, and my full presence to listen to you. I am a Person-Centred/Experiential Counsellor with a 1st Class BA (Hons) Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, working in an emotion-focused way. I am passionate about counselling. I offer a warm, empathic, non-judgemental space, which will hopefully enable you to share whatever you wish, to help to empower you to make positive change in your life. specialisms:Bereavement, Neurodiversity, Anxiety, Self-harm, Depression,Children in care/ safeguarding/Child Protection,victims of the Manchester terrorist attack.
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Southport Counselling Service
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bootle L30
My speciality is in bereavement and loss (incl.
Are you feeling stuck, facing a challenging period, struggling to cope or just wanting to understand yourself better? Are you feeling lost, powerless and helpless? You might have experienced a life changing event such as bereavement or divorce and be struggling with knowing how to cope with the future. Are you experiencing stress at work, even feelings of panic? I can help you explore these issues and others in a safe, quiet and relaxing environment. You are an expert on you. I look forward to hearing from you if you’d like to work with me.
My speciality is in bereavement and loss (incl.
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Carol Dobbins
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Liverpool L14
I am willing to support you on many other areas such as anger, panic, relationship issues, bereavement and loss.
Hello. I’m Carol and welcome to my profile. Are you someone who has experienced difficult challenges in your life that may have left you feeling “stuck”, "lost", anxious or afraid and finding it hard to cope with day to day activities? I am here for you to provide you with a safe, confidential space as we work together to help you gain insight, self-awareness, clarity, confidence and positive growth towards greater fulfilment. My work as a psychodynamic therapist is to help you find your way again by unravelling hidden or unconscious aspects of you. Whatever the issue we can explore them in-person or online or by telephone.
I am willing to support you on many other areas such as anger, panic, relationship issues, bereavement and loss.
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Robert Hack
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bebington CH63
Thank you for reading my profile. I provide warm and safe space for you to share your story and explore what’s happening for you. Whether that’s something that’s happening now, or something from your past, I’m here to listen and help you find a way forward. I work with all types of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, bereavement, trauma and abuse. Ultimately, I can help you find relief.
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Claire Crilly
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Liverpool L18  (Online Only)
Front Line Workers Specialism: Is the toll of your work grinding you down? Do you experience burnout? Has witnessing death and trauma impacted you in ways which are difficult to describe? Is there a sense of losing who you once were? Witnessing devastation, shift work, mistrust in management, lack of sleep, feeling undervalued, high workloads, poor work culture, relationship difficulties, dynamic stressful working environments and intrusive negative memories all contribute to an ever increasing proportion of emergency service workers suffering from anxiety, depression, PTSD, suicide ideation and suicide. So who helps the helper?
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Nav Therapy LGBTQ+ and BAME Psychotherapist
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Liverpool L1
Hi, My name is Nav and I am a therapist who works with people who are anxious, depressed and often struggling with identity and self esteem. Grief and loss are themes that often emerge, as I help you examine the shame you may have felt your whole life. My clients are predominantly from the LGBTQ+ community and are often BAME also. I have over time developed a specialism for helping those with layered intersectionality and the challenges this brings when navigating the world, which can be a lonely and difficult place. We can work together and help you to establish better relationships and a clearer sense of self.
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Shaunagh Parkes
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Runcorn WA7  (Online Only)
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Sharon Doherty - TherapyHear
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Liverpool L1
Hello I'm Sharon. If you are thinking about the changes you would like we could find a way through together. I offer in person, video or telephone sessions. In person sessions take place at Natures Way, Preston, a relaxing and welcoming space. I specialise in working with stress, anxiety, depression, identity and relationships. I work with people with complex issues such as trauma and grief. I can help you gain understanding, explore behaviours and thoughts. I also focus working on your sense of self, resilience and self-esteem. From experience I know I can provide a comfortable space, where you feel at ease quickly.
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Jan Webster
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bootle L20
I have experience with anxiety, depression, bereavement, loss, low self-esteem, ADHD, family/ relationship issues, difficult childhood experiences, panic attacks, trauma and other general anxiety disorders.
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Katie Evans
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Liverpool L31  (Online Only)
I have worked extensively in the world of SW and chemsex, as well as in specific agencies for bereavement, addiction and LGBTQ+ communities.
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James Ward Counselling
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Liverpool L7
I work with all presenting issues such as OCD all forms, depression, anxiety all forms such as health anxiety, gad , etc , relationship issues , loss and grief, addictions, anger issues/management, etc .
Hello,my name is James Ward and I offer immediate and accessible face to face counselling and phone and zoom sessions due to my level of flexibility for appointment times each week. I am an integrative Counsellor based in the city centre area of Liverpool behind the pen factory and the Everyman Theatre on Hope Street Integrating both person centered counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy ( CBT ) I Offer Monday to Friday 9am-7pm
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Stephanie Anne Edwards
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bebington CH63
I believe each of us have the capacity to grow to reach our true potential. What can influence or inhibit our positive growth? Our life experiences are affected by childhood events, our relationships with parents. siblings, other family members, friendships, work etc, Our soil can be contaminated by others in our lives when we experience childhood trauma, grief, loss, shame and witnessing violence. being in abusive relationships, life and death situations. These experiences influence us as we grow up, our emotions, our beliefs, our thoughts and our behaviours. This can make us feel depressed, anxious, derailed and scared.
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CP Counselling & Wellbeing Therapies- Supervisor
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Warrington WA1
I have worked in a variety of therapeutic settings such as Colleges, Schools, Bereavement services and Rape Crisis.
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Gemma Sands
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Liverpool L17
Waitlist for new clients
As a member of the LGBQT+ community with lived experience of a chronic health condition, and suicide bereavement.
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Karen Moore
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Warrington WA1
I’m a self employed therapist working in the Warrington and Sandbach area and have worked with a variety of different presenting issues that have impacted on mental health such as rape and sexual abuse, anxiety, bullying, bereavement, change, depression, domestic violence, fear, isolation, postnatal depression, to name but a few.
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North West Counselling Services
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wigan WN5
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Sallyann Meadowcroft
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warrington WA1
I am a experienced school based and adult counsellor, I specialise in issues: past/ present relationships, addiction, the effects of others addiction, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and low self esteem.
Welcome I’m Sally, life is a roller coaster, we ride the highs and struggle with the painful lows. I understand taking the step to seek help and share your experiences is hard and scary, it takes courage, so trust is paramount within the therapeutic relationship. I offer a safe, supportive, non judgmental and empathetic environment, taking your direction to walk along side you. Time is precious, our own needs are usually low on our list. Focusing on ourselves and investing in our well-being enables growth and clarity. Self love is core in all of our relationships. Finding our own inner happiness and taking power back, creates peace
I am a experienced school based and adult counsellor, I specialise in issues: past/ present relationships, addiction, the effects of others addiction, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and low self esteem.
Welcome I’m Sally, life is a roller coaster, we ride the highs and struggle with the painful lows. I understand taking the step to seek help and share your experiences is hard and scary, it takes courage, so trust is paramount within the therapeutic relationship. I offer a safe, supportive, non judgmental and empathetic environment, taking your direction to walk along side you. Time is precious, our own needs are usually low on our list. Focusing on ourselves and investing in our well-being enables growth and clarity. Self love is core in all of our relationships. Finding our own inner happiness and taking power back, creates peace
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FettleBee Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Wigan WN5
I have over five years of experience in helping people with anxiety, depression, bereavement & loss, and menopause issues.
Are you feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed? Life can be painful and upsetting. Are you looking for a safe, relaxing space where you can talk openly and in confidence to someone who will listen and understand what you are going through? I can provide an opportunity for you to talk about things that are difficult to share with others. I can help you to feel better about yourself, your problems and better understand yourself and your feelings, or even to find meaning from life. You can discuss your issues with me without being judged or criticised, with acceptance and empathy.
I have over five years of experience in helping people with anxiety, depression, bereavement & loss, and menopause issues.
Are you feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed? Life can be painful and upsetting. Are you looking for a safe, relaxing space where you can talk openly and in confidence to someone who will listen and understand what you are going through? I can provide an opportunity for you to talk about things that are difficult to share with others. I can help you to feel better about yourself, your problems and better understand yourself and your feelings, or even to find meaning from life. You can discuss your issues with me without being judged or criticised, with acceptance and empathy.
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Bereavement Counsellors

How long does therapy take for grief?

There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.

When should you seek therapy for grief?

Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.

Can grief be managed without therapy?

Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.

What happens if grief is left untreated?

Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.