Counselling in Nottingham
Jay McCarthy
Counsellor, MA, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Nottingham NG1 (Online Only)
I am an experienced counsellor specialising in supporting neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ clients. I take a person-centred approach, which means that there is no formulating a treatment plan, no homework, no trying to 'fix you'. I don't think anyone is broken - we all do amazingly well considering what we've been through and where we are right now. I’m here to offer you a space to be you, all of you, just as you are, without judgment. A chance to be heard, believed and valued.
I am an experienced counsellor specialising in supporting neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ clients. I take a person-centred approach, which means that there is no formulating a treatment plan, no homework, no trying to 'fix you'. I don't think anyone is broken - we all do amazingly well considering what we've been through and where we are right now. I’m here to offer you a space to be you, all of you, just as you are, without judgment. A chance to be heard, believed and valued.
Online Therapists
Dr Carla Benton
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Sheffield S7 (Online Only)
Are you exhausted from constantly doubting yourself and feeling as if you’re not “good enough”? Do you feel stressed, anxious, burnt out? Perhaps past experiences continue to bother you in the here and now, and you’re not sure how to cope or move forward? If you want to live a life where you can heal from your experiences, feel less stressed and develop healthier relationships with yourself and others, I’m here to help.
Are you exhausted from constantly doubting yourself and feeling as if you’re not “good enough”? Do you feel stressed, anxious, burnt out? Perhaps past experiences continue to bother you in the here and now, and you’re not sure how to cope or move forward? If you want to live a life where you can heal from your experiences, feel less stressed and develop healthier relationships with yourself and others, I’m here to help.
Craig Woods
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Derby DE23 (Online Only)
I see my role as facilitative and aim to support and empower you as we define, discover and work together toward your personal goals. I hold a humanistic philosophy and an integrative approach, valuing the innate inclination of each person toward what is best for us. I also believe our capacity for growth and healing needs facilitating. To this end, I work relationally and integrate human development and unconscious process theory to enrich, understand and be present within the therapeutic relationship.
I see my role as facilitative and aim to support and empower you as we define, discover and work together toward your personal goals. I hold a humanistic philosophy and an integrative approach, valuing the innate inclination of each person toward what is best for us. I also believe our capacity for growth and healing needs facilitating. To this end, I work relationally and integrate human development and unconscious process theory to enrich, understand and be present within the therapeutic relationship.
Gareth Eglinton-Pacitti
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Olney MK46
Many of us deal with overwhelming feelings of worry and stress that make it difficult to live the life we want. Persistent sadness and the sense of emptiness that comes with feeling low can be isolating. Traumatic experiences leave lasting scars. Conflicts with loved ones can be difficult. Together we can uncover the roots of your feelings, and find a path forward towards emotional well-being. I offer a safe space to process difficult emotions, develop coping skills, and help you reclaim a sense of control.
Many of us deal with overwhelming feelings of worry and stress that make it difficult to live the life we want. Persistent sadness and the sense of emptiness that comes with feeling low can be isolating. Traumatic experiences leave lasting scars. Conflicts with loved ones can be difficult. Together we can uncover the roots of your feelings, and find a path forward towards emotional well-being. I offer a safe space to process difficult emotions, develop coping skills, and help you reclaim a sense of control.
James William Deaville
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stoke-on-Trent ST1
I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist working in a person-centred way. This means that no session is approached with a set agenda. The session shall be guided by what you would like to discuss. My role is to metaphorically walk alongside you as a gentle guide. I aim to provide an empathic, sincere and warm space for you to explore your emotions, find your voice and develop an understanding of what may be going on for you. I am based in Stoke-on-Trent for anybody wanting in-person sessions; however, I also offer online sessions.
I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist working in a person-centred way. This means that no session is approached with a set agenda. The session shall be guided by what you would like to discuss. My role is to metaphorically walk alongside you as a gentle guide. I aim to provide an empathic, sincere and warm space for you to explore your emotions, find your voice and develop an understanding of what may be going on for you. I am based in Stoke-on-Trent for anybody wanting in-person sessions; however, I also offer online sessions.
Al Constant
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP
Verified Verified
Manchester M18
Sometimes life can get on top of you, and feels more difficult than it should. You may be feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or unable to connect fully with those around you. I will support you to work through these feelings, understanding and accepting where you are right now, and exploring what you might want to do to move forward. I provide a safe, warm and non-judgemental environment where you feel valued and heard; a supportive space where you have the opportunity to talk about your life and experiences. working through things at your own pace.
Sometimes life can get on top of you, and feels more difficult than it should. You may be feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or unable to connect fully with those around you. I will support you to work through these feelings, understanding and accepting where you are right now, and exploring what you might want to do to move forward. I provide a safe, warm and non-judgemental environment where you feel valued and heard; a supportive space where you have the opportunity to talk about your life and experiences. working through things at your own pace.
CBT and EMDR for stress, anxiety, anger, trauma
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Stroud GL6
As an Accredited EMDR and CBT Therapist, my specialism is helping people rapidly build confidence, resilience, self esteem, skills, strengths and new strategies. I’m passionate about helping people overcome trauma, anxiety, OCD, stress, anger, struggles with relationships, communication, doubt, authenticity, identity, transitions, emotional regulation and wellbeing. My style is practical and encouraging, warm and down to earth. My evidence based approach is firmly rooted in what truly works to help people find lasting freedom. My emphasis is helping you make the changes that’ll make the biggest positive differences to your life.
As an Accredited EMDR and CBT Therapist, my specialism is helping people rapidly build confidence, resilience, self esteem, skills, strengths and new strategies. I’m passionate about helping people overcome trauma, anxiety, OCD, stress, anger, struggles with relationships, communication, doubt, authenticity, identity, transitions, emotional regulation and wellbeing. My style is practical and encouraging, warm and down to earth. My evidence based approach is firmly rooted in what truly works to help people find lasting freedom. My emphasis is helping you make the changes that’ll make the biggest positive differences to your life.
Rafal Jan Komorowski
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
Luton LU1 (Online Only)
I am a Psychologist specializing in Clinical Psychology. I graduated Master of Sciences (MSC), (mgr) from the Institute of Psychology at the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. I also completed a psychotherapy course at PCI College in Dublin. I am a certified CBT Psychotherapist with a Professional Certificate CBT Therapy. I also completed a professional course in Neurolinguistic Therapy at the Institute of Neurolinguistics in Warsaw. I participated in many additional courses and workshops to improve my interests and professional qualifications. I am currently in the HCPC registration process. I am member of The BPS and The PTP.
I am a Psychologist specializing in Clinical Psychology. I graduated Master of Sciences (MSC), (mgr) from the Institute of Psychology at the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. I also completed a psychotherapy course at PCI College in Dublin. I am a certified CBT Psychotherapist with a Professional Certificate CBT Therapy. I also completed a professional course in Neurolinguistic Therapy at the Institute of Neurolinguistics in Warsaw. I participated in many additional courses and workshops to improve my interests and professional qualifications. I am currently in the HCPC registration process. I am member of The BPS and The PTP.
J Hellings
Psychotherapist, MSc, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Todmorden OL14
What would it be like to talk to someone who listened with gentle curiosity, who respected your boundaries, who helped you to find your own wisdom? Would you talk about the painful and joyful parts of your experience, the things you want to keep, the things you want to change? I'm J, and I’d like to work with you to grow your awareness of how you live, what you experience, and how those might change. You might find wisdom in your breath, posture, movement, sensations, as well as your thoughts, emotions and words. We can work with whichever parts of your experience feel safe and appropriate to you.
What would it be like to talk to someone who listened with gentle curiosity, who respected your boundaries, who helped you to find your own wisdom? Would you talk about the painful and joyful parts of your experience, the things you want to keep, the things you want to change? I'm J, and I’d like to work with you to grow your awareness of how you live, what you experience, and how those might change. You might find wisdom in your breath, posture, movement, sensations, as well as your thoughts, emotions and words. We can work with whichever parts of your experience feel safe and appropriate to you.
Michael Everritt
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Leeds LS1
I believe that in times like these it is only natural to feel anxious and depressed. It is only natural to be emotional. Perhaps you are tired of being made to feel like a problem to be solved? Are you fed up up of people trying to fix you when it is the world that is broken? You might have had a bad experience with therapy in the past? I hear you. As your therapist I will help you learn to recognise what your emotions are trying to tell you. I will help you to make peace with yourself and in doing so allow your self esteem to flourish.
I believe that in times like these it is only natural to feel anxious and depressed. It is only natural to be emotional. Perhaps you are tired of being made to feel like a problem to be solved? Are you fed up up of people trying to fix you when it is the world that is broken? You might have had a bad experience with therapy in the past? I hear you. As your therapist I will help you learn to recognise what your emotions are trying to tell you. I will help you to make peace with yourself and in doing so allow your self esteem to flourish.
Helen Moss
Psychotherapist, MA, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
York YO1
Waitlist for new clients
I'm Helen, a gestalt psychotherapist in advanced training. I offer a safe, inclusive, non-judgmental space, where I can support you to more deeply understand the situations that have brought you to therapy. I am committed to trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, neurodivergent-aware and queer-affirmative practices.
I'm Helen, a gestalt psychotherapist in advanced training. I offer a safe, inclusive, non-judgmental space, where I can support you to more deeply understand the situations that have brought you to therapy. I am committed to trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, neurodivergent-aware and queer-affirmative practices.
Carol's Support Services
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Northampton NN1
Your possibly feeling overwhelmed, emotional, confused and worried about how you are thinking, feeling and if you are ever going to get "better". Anxious about talking to a stranger, particularly about something so personal to you, and maybe low because you need to do this. Hi I'm Carol, I know choosing the right counsellor for you can be one of the hardest decisions you can make when you are struggling. I'd would like to say how brave I think you are in taking this first step, it takes a lot of courage to admit that you may not be able to do it alone and need a little help to get you where you want to be.
Your possibly feeling overwhelmed, emotional, confused and worried about how you are thinking, feeling and if you are ever going to get "better". Anxious about talking to a stranger, particularly about something so personal to you, and maybe low because you need to do this. Hi I'm Carol, I know choosing the right counsellor for you can be one of the hardest decisions you can make when you are struggling. I'd would like to say how brave I think you are in taking this first step, it takes a lot of courage to admit that you may not be able to do it alone and need a little help to get you where you want to be.
Online Clear Minds Counselling and Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Oswestry SY10
Feeling overwhelmed, out of control, repeating or destructive patterns in behaviour and thinking, relationships issues, feeling low, anxious or suffering from grief. I work with a range of mental health difficulties and emotional issues. These can be difficult and distressing times and therapy can, quite literally, be a life-saver. It can also be an exciting and challenging space for personal development, growth and exploration. Therapy will give you an opportunity to be heard without judgment and time to explore anything in a safe space.
Feeling overwhelmed, out of control, repeating or destructive patterns in behaviour and thinking, relationships issues, feeling low, anxious or suffering from grief. I work with a range of mental health difficulties and emotional issues. These can be difficult and distressing times and therapy can, quite literally, be a life-saver. It can also be an exciting and challenging space for personal development, growth and exploration. Therapy will give you an opportunity to be heard without judgment and time to explore anything in a safe space.
Sophie Winter - Online Therapy
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified Verified
Tipton DY4
Do you sometimes feel like there’s a tug of war happening inside your head, find it impossible to make decisions and stick to things, or find yourself acting in ways you didn’t want to? Sometimes, different parts of us have conflicting ideas about what we need, and might even try to help us in ways that make our lives worse! Together we can work to connect compassionately with different parts of you, listen to their stories and understand why they behave the way they do, helping you to gain clarity and make life-affirming choices in the present.
Do you sometimes feel like there’s a tug of war happening inside your head, find it impossible to make decisions and stick to things, or find yourself acting in ways you didn’t want to? Sometimes, different parts of us have conflicting ideas about what we need, and might even try to help us in ways that make our lives worse! Together we can work to connect compassionately with different parts of you, listen to their stories and understand why they behave the way they do, helping you to gain clarity and make life-affirming choices in the present.
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Chronic Pain Counsellors
How does chronic pain therapy work?
Engaging with a psychotherapist to help treat chronic pain does not mean that one’s pain is all in their head. Therapy for chronic-pain patients has been shown to benefit both the mind and the body, targeting physical symptoms and increasing daily functioning. In other words, for many, addressing their emotional health through therapy affects their physical health. A therapist can help a client challenge unhelpful thoughts about pain and develop new ways to respond to it, such as distraction or calming breathing techniques. Studies have found that therapy can be as effective as surgery for certain cases of chronic pain and many doctors recommend trying psychotherapy in advance of considering invasive surgery.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic pain?
Stress, anxiety, depression, catastrophising, ruminating, lack of activity, and social withdrawal all make chronic pain worse. Addressing these issues, research shows, can help people gain control over their pain symptoms. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, along with greater pain-management education, have been found to help people reduce fear and disability.
Are there new treatments for chronic pain?
Many cases of chronic pain, particularly those involving back pain, remain medically unexplained. But there is evidence that changes in the brain or nervous system are caused by previous physical ailments such as tissue damage; in such cases, the brain may continue to send out pain signals despite the physical cause having healed. To aid patients under these circumstances, a recently developed treatment known as pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) is designed to help the brain “unlearn” this response. A PRT practitioner helps individuals to reduce the “threat value” of their ongoing pain signals until they can reappraise them as less threatening and fear-inducing. They also help an individual to develop new emotional regulation skills.
How long does therapy for chronic pain take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from chronic pain, especially as there may be a range of physical and psychological causes for any individual’s discomfort, but most patients should expect to see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions. Studies of pain reprocessing therapy found that many individuals’ experience of pain lessened in eight sessions over four weeks.