Bereavement Counselling in PR4
Are you struggling with something difficult in the here and now, such as the loss of a loved one, or the breakdown of a relationship? Or perhaps you’re aware of vague, underlying feelings of sadness, anxiety, or anger. Maybe you feel trapped in a cycle of repeated disappointments with partners, friends, career and don’t know why. Whether you know what the problem is, or even if you don’t, therapy can help. It’s an opportunity to explore yourself; to examine feelings, thought, and motivations to gain understanding - the first step towards navigating a different, happier course. You've taken the first brave step - the next is to call.
Are you struggling with something difficult in the here and now, such as the loss of a loved one, or the breakdown of a relationship? Or perhaps you’re aware of vague, underlying feelings of sadness, anxiety, or anger. Maybe you feel trapped in a cycle of repeated disappointments with partners, friends, career and don’t know why. Whether you know what the problem is, or even if you don’t, therapy can help. It’s an opportunity to explore yourself; to examine feelings, thought, and motivations to gain understanding - the first step towards navigating a different, happier course. You've taken the first brave step - the next is to call.
I’m Claire and I offer compassionate, care-filled therapy with a particular interest in working with people facing anxiety, grief and burnout. I'm neuroaffirming and have lived experience of neurodivergence. I work in a way that is intuitive and kind, and enjoy bringing creative approaches to my therapeutic practice.
I’m Claire and I offer compassionate, care-filled therapy with a particular interest in working with people facing anxiety, grief and burnout. I'm neuroaffirming and have lived experience of neurodivergence. I work in a way that is intuitive and kind, and enjoy bringing creative approaches to my therapeutic practice.
I specialise in bereavement and domestic abuse, I am able to offer you the time you need to explore the mixed feelings you are experiencing.
You may want to cover an experience in your life or understand why you are having unwanted thoughts/feelings and patterns of behaviour. Feeling weighed down by life, perhaps feeling sad, anxious, overwhelmed or even trapped by negative thoughts. It can be hard to see the light during these dark times; this is where Counselling can help, We will explore these issues in a safe space together at your own pace. Our sessions are client led and it is for that reason we can work at a pace that suits you, so no need to feel rushed.
I specialise in bereavement and domestic abuse, I am able to offer you the time you need to explore the mixed feelings you are experiencing.
You may want to cover an experience in your life or understand why you are having unwanted thoughts/feelings and patterns of behaviour. Feeling weighed down by life, perhaps feeling sad, anxious, overwhelmed or even trapped by negative thoughts. It can be hard to see the light during these dark times; this is where Counselling can help, We will explore these issues in a safe space together at your own pace. Our sessions are client led and it is for that reason we can work at a pace that suits you, so no need to feel rushed.
I work with a wide range of issues: Anxiety, bereavement, depression, low self-esteem, mental health and relationships.
Hello my name is Martin Rigby. I'm an experienced, qualified and registered person-centred counsellor working in private practice in Preston, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Hindley, Leigh and Wigan. I provide counselling face-to-face, by phone and online to people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds. I work with young people, adults, senior citizens, couples and organisations. My counselling fees are: Initial 30 minute appointment-free of charge. Individual:£35. Couples:£40. Home visits:£45- travel costs may apply. Skype/IM, Facetime, Whattsapp:£25. Consessions are available.
I work with a wide range of issues: Anxiety, bereavement, depression, low self-esteem, mental health and relationships.
Hello my name is Martin Rigby. I'm an experienced, qualified and registered person-centred counsellor working in private practice in Preston, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Hindley, Leigh and Wigan. I provide counselling face-to-face, by phone and online to people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds. I work with young people, adults, senior citizens, couples and organisations. My counselling fees are: Initial 30 minute appointment-free of charge. Individual:£35. Couples:£40. Home visits:£45- travel costs may apply. Skype/IM, Facetime, Whattsapp:£25. Consessions are available.
A good healthy relationship can enrich our lives and and provide a deep sense of fulfilment, both emotionally and physically. When relationships are not working we often feel frustrated, and confused with measurable consequences on our lives and those around us.There are many reasons why relationships become difficult or unmanageable These may be because of poor communication, arguments that are repeated or never resolved, trust issues, an affair or life stage transitions such as having children, divorce, blended families, bereavement or retirement.
A good healthy relationship can enrich our lives and and provide a deep sense of fulfilment, both emotionally and physically. When relationships are not working we often feel frustrated, and confused with measurable consequences on our lives and those around us.There are many reasons why relationships become difficult or unmanageable These may be because of poor communication, arguments that are repeated or never resolved, trust issues, an affair or life stage transitions such as having children, divorce, blended families, bereavement or retirement.
I have 11 years therapeutic experience specialising in Trauma. I am a warm, caring, compassionate person who has a calm manner. I have experience in a variety of settings including: Education, Charity Sector and NHS. I currently work in Education ages 13-18 alongside private work. I have experience with a variety of difficulties such as Anxiety, Bereavement, Trauma, Phobias, Relationship Difficulties and improving self-esteem.
I have 11 years therapeutic experience specialising in Trauma. I am a warm, caring, compassionate person who has a calm manner. I have experience in a variety of settings including: Education, Charity Sector and NHS. I currently work in Education ages 13-18 alongside private work. I have experience with a variety of difficulties such as Anxiety, Bereavement, Trauma, Phobias, Relationship Difficulties and improving self-esteem.
If you have found yourself here today, you may be struggling with feelings of low worth. You may be experiencing grief, anxiety, depression, disordered eating, self-harm or have questions about your past or present. Looking up at the mountain ahead of you can feel overwhelming. Reaching out for help is a great first step in making a change. I can help you to work through the beliefs you hold about yourself. I can help you to see how your beliefs – often established during childhood, and your past experiences can have a huge impact on how you feel about yourself, your relationships and your life today.
If you have found yourself here today, you may be struggling with feelings of low worth. You may be experiencing grief, anxiety, depression, disordered eating, self-harm or have questions about your past or present. Looking up at the mountain ahead of you can feel overwhelming. Reaching out for help is a great first step in making a change. I can help you to work through the beliefs you hold about yourself. I can help you to see how your beliefs – often established during childhood, and your past experiences can have a huge impact on how you feel about yourself, your relationships and your life today.
I have supported individuals of all ages with issues including anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, neurodiversity diagnosis/pathway, depression, trauma, loss, life changes, school and self-awareness.
You may be struggling, feeling stuck and need a place to talk things through or unravel your thoughts, to gain some clarity or strategies to find a way forward. Talking to a counsellor can be helpful to gain perspective and insight into the issues that you are currently experiencing. Through the counselling process I have supported clients to develop or re-discover their self-belief, confidence or purpose and counselling can help to bring calm, balance or motivation where life may have become overwhelming. Feel free to contact me to see if I may be the right counsellor for you.
I have supported individuals of all ages with issues including anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, neurodiversity diagnosis/pathway, depression, trauma, loss, life changes, school and self-awareness.
You may be struggling, feeling stuck and need a place to talk things through or unravel your thoughts, to gain some clarity or strategies to find a way forward. Talking to a counsellor can be helpful to gain perspective and insight into the issues that you are currently experiencing. Through the counselling process I have supported clients to develop or re-discover their self-belief, confidence or purpose and counselling can help to bring calm, balance or motivation where life may have become overwhelming. Feel free to contact me to see if I may be the right counsellor for you.
I have worked with people of all ages and background who have suffered from a wide variety of health conditions such as depression, anxiety, grief, stress, and low self-esteem, as well as physical ailments such as substance misuse and alcohol dependency.
Welcome, I'm Rizwan. I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist here to help you. I believe the path to positive change is easier when you have the right support in place. That’s why I take a person-centred approach to therapy, where your voice and concerns are the focus of the therapy. This may seem obvious at first look, but it means that the support you receive will be tailored for your needs. It also means is that your life will be at the forefront of all our conversations, because when you have someone working with you, making sure your voice is heard and your needs are met, life is much is easier to live.
I have worked with people of all ages and background who have suffered from a wide variety of health conditions such as depression, anxiety, grief, stress, and low self-esteem, as well as physical ailments such as substance misuse and alcohol dependency.
Welcome, I'm Rizwan. I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist here to help you. I believe the path to positive change is easier when you have the right support in place. That’s why I take a person-centred approach to therapy, where your voice and concerns are the focus of the therapy. This may seem obvious at first look, but it means that the support you receive will be tailored for your needs. It also means is that your life will be at the forefront of all our conversations, because when you have someone working with you, making sure your voice is heard and your needs are met, life is much is easier to live.
In addition, I also have practitioner experience with trauma, bereavement and loss, anger-management, addiction and substance misuse.
As an integrative practitioner, I work with a broad range of adult clients, able to tailor our sessions to whatever concerns or circumstances you feel you may need help with. I offer a free telephone consultation to help us decide if working together will be right for you and this will last approximately half an hour.
In addition, I also have practitioner experience with trauma, bereavement and loss, anger-management, addiction and substance misuse.
As an integrative practitioner, I work with a broad range of adult clients, able to tailor our sessions to whatever concerns or circumstances you feel you may need help with. I offer a free telephone consultation to help us decide if working together will be right for you and this will last approximately half an hour.
I am a BACP Accredited counsellor with extensive experience of working with adults, couples, young people and families. Everyone experiences trauma in life and at times it can feel like there is no light at the end of the tunnel. Past and present stresses such as bereavement, abuse, family breakdown, self harming and depression can feel overwhelming and effective counselling can help a person to regain control of his or her life. The relationship between the client and counsellor is paramount to effective therapy. I am qualified, experienced, confidential, good humoured and above all, enthusiastic and dedicated to counselling.
I am a BACP Accredited counsellor with extensive experience of working with adults, couples, young people and families. Everyone experiences trauma in life and at times it can feel like there is no light at the end of the tunnel. Past and present stresses such as bereavement, abuse, family breakdown, self harming and depression can feel overwhelming and effective counselling can help a person to regain control of his or her life. The relationship between the client and counsellor is paramount to effective therapy. I am qualified, experienced, confidential, good humoured and above all, enthusiastic and dedicated to counselling.
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Are you struggling through a difficult period in your life and would like to make changes while being supported? Many people experience difficulties when faced with stressful or devastating life situations. Family and friends may be able to give well-intentioned advice but this can be inadequate, inappropriate, or lacking in objectivity, and may cause more harm than good. Turning to someone with the right training, experience, and commitment can be helpful.
Are you struggling through a difficult period in your life and would like to make changes while being supported? Many people experience difficulties when faced with stressful or devastating life situations. Family and friends may be able to give well-intentioned advice but this can be inadequate, inappropriate, or lacking in objectivity, and may cause more harm than good. Turning to someone with the right training, experience, and commitment can be helpful.
Hi, I’m Kirsty. I know that life can feel really tough sometimes, and it’s okay to need someone to talk to. Together, we can explore what is troubling you and uncover your inner strength in order to work toward healing. You’re not alone — I’m here for you.
Hi, I’m Kirsty. I know that life can feel really tough sometimes, and it’s okay to need someone to talk to. Together, we can explore what is troubling you and uncover your inner strength in order to work toward healing. You’re not alone — I’m here for you.
I have 15 years experience working with young people whom present with various anxiety disorders, depressive episodes, OCD and trauma. I was once “a young cool practitioner” within NHS services and have since worked for a private service. I must admit I am no longer the “young cool one” but instead “middle aged, experienced practitioner/ therapist”.
I have 15 years experience working with young people whom present with various anxiety disorders, depressive episodes, OCD and trauma. I was once “a young cool practitioner” within NHS services and have since worked for a private service. I must admit I am no longer the “young cool one” but instead “middle aged, experienced practitioner/ therapist”.
Graham Westwell Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
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Preston PR4
Waitlist for new clients
Looking for a therapist is a courageous first step to make. You may be feeling uncertain of what might come next. I have found that common themes clients bring often include: • Feelings of shame and a lack of worthiness • Being very self-critical • Feeling rejected, hurt, and alone • Stuck in relationships that are not fulfilling • Feeling that your life lacks purpose • Traumatic experiences that feel like they define you • Would it help to have a space to work through these issues and to feel greater clarity in your life? If any of these issues resonate with you then you might benefit from working with myself as your therapist.
Looking for a therapist is a courageous first step to make. You may be feeling uncertain of what might come next. I have found that common themes clients bring often include: • Feelings of shame and a lack of worthiness • Being very self-critical • Feeling rejected, hurt, and alone • Stuck in relationships that are not fulfilling • Feeling that your life lacks purpose • Traumatic experiences that feel like they define you • Would it help to have a space to work through these issues and to feel greater clarity in your life? If any of these issues resonate with you then you might benefit from working with myself as your therapist.
Sometimes things can become a little too much, maybe a little overwhelming and we need to talk and have someone to listen to us. A safe space just to be heard and be ourselves. As a person-centred, experiential therapist I can offer you that time and space, affordability and easily accessible counselling in the heart of Preston at a time to suit you. As a member of the BACP and adhering to their ethical guidelines, there is nothing too big or too small to bring to counselling. You are not alone and I'm here for you. I am also an accredited Rewind Therapist providing closure without disclosure for trauma, PTSD and phobias.
Sometimes things can become a little too much, maybe a little overwhelming and we need to talk and have someone to listen to us. A safe space just to be heard and be ourselves. As a person-centred, experiential therapist I can offer you that time and space, affordability and easily accessible counselling in the heart of Preston at a time to suit you. As a member of the BACP and adhering to their ethical guidelines, there is nothing too big or too small to bring to counselling. You are not alone and I'm here for you. I am also an accredited Rewind Therapist providing closure without disclosure for trauma, PTSD and phobias.
If you want to work through your difficulties so that you can make changes in your life and cope better, then I can help. Please rest assured that no problem is too big, small, embarrassing or shocking to bring to therapy, and I have a wealth of experience in working with a wide variety of issues. My training in both person-centred and CBT counselling allows me to tailor the style of therapy to best suit you and how you like to work; you may already have a good idea of what you want from therapy or you may not be sure at all but we can work together to find out what you want to achieve and then design our sessions around that.
If you want to work through your difficulties so that you can make changes in your life and cope better, then I can help. Please rest assured that no problem is too big, small, embarrassing or shocking to bring to therapy, and I have a wealth of experience in working with a wide variety of issues. My training in both person-centred and CBT counselling allows me to tailor the style of therapy to best suit you and how you like to work; you may already have a good idea of what you want from therapy or you may not be sure at all but we can work together to find out what you want to achieve and then design our sessions around that.
I am a professional therapist that's trained to work with children, adults and couples. If you or your child are experiencing difficulties with their well-being, relationships or mental health etc., then hopefully I will be be able to support you/them. I am adaptive in my practice and work on a client led basis, using lots of different therapy types in order to support personal growth.
I am a professional therapist that's trained to work with children, adults and couples. If you or your child are experiencing difficulties with their well-being, relationships or mental health etc., then hopefully I will be be able to support you/them. I am adaptive in my practice and work on a client led basis, using lots of different therapy types in order to support personal growth.
There is a broad spectrum of reasons why people seek and can benefit from counselling. The reasons may seem clear, or may feel somewhat out of reach, yet there is a sense that talking to someone may help? Counselling can help us to better understand the source of our distress, find resolutions and move forward in ways that serve us better as individuals. I consider it a privilege to work with people in this endeavour and recognise that it is important that you find the right person to talk to.
There is a broad spectrum of reasons why people seek and can benefit from counselling. The reasons may seem clear, or may feel somewhat out of reach, yet there is a sense that talking to someone may help? Counselling can help us to better understand the source of our distress, find resolutions and move forward in ways that serve us better as individuals. I consider it a privilege to work with people in this endeavour and recognise that it is important that you find the right person to talk to.
Experienced and highly skilled Psychotherapist specialsing in work with narcissistic abuse , relationship difficulties and family conflict. I have consolidated 25 years experience of working with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma including physical, sexual and emotional abuse and its impact. I am confident therefore in working with clients with complex needs with their mental health and neuro-divergence, including ADHD and Autism.
Experienced and highly skilled Psychotherapist specialsing in work with narcissistic abuse , relationship difficulties and family conflict. I have consolidated 25 years experience of working with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma including physical, sexual and emotional abuse and its impact. I am confident therefore in working with clients with complex needs with their mental health and neuro-divergence, including ADHD and Autism.
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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.