Counselling in CM23
Susan ( Suki ) Heath
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified
Bishop's Stortford CM23
Jungian psychotherapy, sometimes known as depth psychology, is a form of deep reflection. It isn't problem centred but it does help to resolve deep rooted problems. The things that affect our waking life may be hidden from consciousness and experienced as a bewildering array of symptoms that appear to have no obvious cause. To complicate matters, these symptoms may be emotional, psychological or physical. Jung viewed symptoms not as problems to be fixed, but as signposts pointing to the need for change. I work on the basis that our minds and bodies have a natural drive towards healing.
Jungian psychotherapy, sometimes known as depth psychology, is a form of deep reflection. It isn't problem centred but it does help to resolve deep rooted problems. The things that affect our waking life may be hidden from consciousness and experienced as a bewildering array of symptoms that appear to have no obvious cause. To complicate matters, these symptoms may be emotional, psychological or physical. Jung viewed symptoms not as problems to be fixed, but as signposts pointing to the need for change. I work on the basis that our minds and bodies have a natural drive towards healing.
Nick Vinyard
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Bishop's Stortford CM23
Are you struggling with issues related to addiction, anxiety or depression ? Finding it hard to cope with major life changes? There comes a time when help is needed from a certified professional to deal with life’s challenges. I’m a qualified counsellor working in the Bishop Stortford area, and I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. Contact me using the email form, calling or messaging. If leaving a voicemail you do not need to leave a detailed message – just your name, contact details and an idea of your interest in counselling. If you would like me to call you, let me know what times work.
Are you struggling with issues related to addiction, anxiety or depression ? Finding it hard to cope with major life changes? There comes a time when help is needed from a certified professional to deal with life’s challenges. I’m a qualified counsellor working in the Bishop Stortford area, and I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. Contact me using the email form, calling or messaging. If leaving a voicemail you do not need to leave a detailed message – just your name, contact details and an idea of your interest in counselling. If you would like me to call you, let me know what times work.
Natasha McEwen
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Bishop's Stortford CM23
We’re naturally resilient, but it’s very hard to see ourselves sometimes when we’re stuck. Having another person to bounce things off of is freeing- it’s healing. So what does therapy look like? It’s usually a process of being heard, seen and cared about. My role is in helping you tap into your own inner resources to find the answers that are right for you. I am a qualified Therapeutic Counsellor offering long and short-term work with adults. Counselling is a place where you can speak freely; you will also find humour, compassion and acceptance.
We’re naturally resilient, but it’s very hard to see ourselves sometimes when we’re stuck. Having another person to bounce things off of is freeing- it’s healing. So what does therapy look like? It’s usually a process of being heard, seen and cared about. My role is in helping you tap into your own inner resources to find the answers that are right for you. I am a qualified Therapeutic Counsellor offering long and short-term work with adults. Counselling is a place where you can speak freely; you will also find humour, compassion and acceptance.
Alison Hedger
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Bishop's Stortford CM23
If you are at a point in life where you feel stuck or at a point of crisis, and it's preventing your ability to enjoy things as you have normally, you may be needing some extra help to find a way forward. Or if one or more of your relationships with others is becoming difficult, and you don't know why, then this can indicate you are struggling. If your inner world is feeling desperate or muddled and too difficult to manage alone, then counselling can be a positive step in trying to change that. To sit and explore your story and feelings with someone can be powerful in unblocking difficult feelings and to understand what you need.
If you are at a point in life where you feel stuck or at a point of crisis, and it's preventing your ability to enjoy things as you have normally, you may be needing some extra help to find a way forward. Or if one or more of your relationships with others is becoming difficult, and you don't know why, then this can indicate you are struggling. If your inner world is feeling desperate or muddled and too difficult to manage alone, then counselling can be a positive step in trying to change that. To sit and explore your story and feelings with someone can be powerful in unblocking difficult feelings and to understand what you need.
Paula Jane Bantick-Ward
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Bishop's Stortford CM23
Hello I am Paula and my aim is to make professional counselling accessible, affordable and convenient - so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. Depression, anxiety, stress, overwhelmed are words we all hear on a daily basis when generally chatting to family, friends or work colleagues . Counselling can help us cope with those over consuming feelings. Sadly we cannot avoid trauma happening but seeking help during the trauma or even months, years later may reduce risk to further illnesses that have been linked to psychological trauma. Are you in an abusive relationship or having issues as a couple?
Hello I am Paula and my aim is to make professional counselling accessible, affordable and convenient - so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. Depression, anxiety, stress, overwhelmed are words we all hear on a daily basis when generally chatting to family, friends or work colleagues . Counselling can help us cope with those over consuming feelings. Sadly we cannot avoid trauma happening but seeking help during the trauma or even months, years later may reduce risk to further illnesses that have been linked to psychological trauma. Are you in an abusive relationship or having issues as a couple?
Maria Lawrence
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Bishop's Stortford CM23
Life can present us with many challenges. Sometimes, the thought of facing our difficulties alone can be overwhelming, but it may be hard to know where to turn for support. My aim as an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist is to work collaboratively with you, drawing from a wide range of resources and therapeutic disciplines, to find the approach that feels right for you. Working together in this tailored way, we will be able to recognise your issues, identify your goals, and explore ways in which you may start moving towards a happier, peaceful and more fulfilled way of living.
Life can present us with many challenges. Sometimes, the thought of facing our difficulties alone can be overwhelming, but it may be hard to know where to turn for support. My aim as an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist is to work collaboratively with you, drawing from a wide range of resources and therapeutic disciplines, to find the approach that feels right for you. Working together in this tailored way, we will be able to recognise your issues, identify your goals, and explore ways in which you may start moving towards a happier, peaceful and more fulfilled way of living.
Sarah Louise Cain
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Bishop's Stortford CM23
The thought of seeking help may seem daunting and overwhelming. You may want someone to walk with you through change, or you may lack hope and feel the need for someone to listen and really understand. Whatever your situation it takes courage to make this first step in seeking support. I also appreciate the need to find the right person to support you on your journey. With this in mind please feel free to contact me with any questions, queries or enquiries. I am an integrative counsellor with experience working as a 1:1 therapist and as a group counsellor. I work face to face or on-line.
The thought of seeking help may seem daunting and overwhelming. You may want someone to walk with you through change, or you may lack hope and feel the need for someone to listen and really understand. Whatever your situation it takes courage to make this first step in seeking support. I also appreciate the need to find the right person to support you on your journey. With this in mind please feel free to contact me with any questions, queries or enquiries. I am an integrative counsellor with experience working as a 1:1 therapist and as a group counsellor. I work face to face or on-line.
Mark Archer
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Bishop's Stortford CM23
I am an experienced BACP Accredited and Registered Integrative Psychotherapist offering counselling and psychotherapy to individuals, couples and adolescents in both short- and long-term psychotherapy. I am able to tailor my approach using a variety of techniques drawn from Relational, Person Centred, CBT, Mindfulness based CBT, Existential Psychotherapy and Transactional Analysis therapies. This enables me to work in a very collaborative way with my clients to ensure that I am continuously using an approach that feels right for them.
I am an experienced BACP Accredited and Registered Integrative Psychotherapist offering counselling and psychotherapy to individuals, couples and adolescents in both short- and long-term psychotherapy. I am able to tailor my approach using a variety of techniques drawn from Relational, Person Centred, CBT, Mindfulness based CBT, Existential Psychotherapy and Transactional Analysis therapies. This enables me to work in a very collaborative way with my clients to ensure that I am continuously using an approach that feels right for them.
Fay Elizabeth Parkes
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
Bishop's Stortford CM23
I am an experienced and qualified therapist/counsellor who knows from my own journey into therapy how initially daunting yet hugely beneficial it can be. Therefore, I meet each client with empathy, understanding and genuineness to help you to face the challenges of life. Firstly, you can expect a warm and friendly approach where you will be heard and find relational support. I will seek to understand what you would like to gain from counselling and we will work together to find the best way of achieving that. Together we will embark on a journey towards healing, growth and positive change, focusing on your needs and challenges.
I am an experienced and qualified therapist/counsellor who knows from my own journey into therapy how initially daunting yet hugely beneficial it can be. Therefore, I meet each client with empathy, understanding and genuineness to help you to face the challenges of life. Firstly, you can expect a warm and friendly approach where you will be heard and find relational support. I will seek to understand what you would like to gain from counselling and we will work together to find the best way of achieving that. Together we will embark on a journey towards healing, growth and positive change, focusing on your needs and challenges.
Phoebe Emma Plant
Psychotherapist, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified
Bishop's Stortford CM23
My name is Phoebe, I am a HCPC-registered Art Psychotherapist based in Bishop’s Stortford, Herts, offering in-person, telephone and online appointments. I trained as an Art Psychotherapist and am innately passionate about my profession as a result of my own experiences in Psychotherapy. I personally understand the feelings that arise as a client, and this allows me to be the empathic and compassionate Psychotherapist that, you as a client, need and deserve. I believe that absolutely everyone has the right to have to someone talk to, to be heard and to have a place where they won't be judged. You will find this in my practice.
My name is Phoebe, I am a HCPC-registered Art Psychotherapist based in Bishop’s Stortford, Herts, offering in-person, telephone and online appointments. I trained as an Art Psychotherapist and am innately passionate about my profession as a result of my own experiences in Psychotherapy. I personally understand the feelings that arise as a client, and this allows me to be the empathic and compassionate Psychotherapist that, you as a client, need and deserve. I believe that absolutely everyone has the right to have to someone talk to, to be heard and to have a place where they won't be judged. You will find this in my practice.
NTY Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Bishop's Stortford CM23 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Nichola and I currently work online or on the telephone with adults where I offer short and long-term therapy. I have worked and volunteered in the charity sector for over ten years where the majority of my work has been focused on supporting the unpaid carer throughout their individual caring journey. As an integrative counsellor I believe that a combination of different counselling approaches and theories can offer an environment for the facilitation of growth. I believe in working collaboratively with you where I will tailor my approach to suit your specific needs within our therapeutic session together.
Hello, I'm Nichola and I currently work online or on the telephone with adults where I offer short and long-term therapy. I have worked and volunteered in the charity sector for over ten years where the majority of my work has been focused on supporting the unpaid carer throughout their individual caring journey. As an integrative counsellor I believe that a combination of different counselling approaches and theories can offer an environment for the facilitation of growth. I believe in working collaboratively with you where I will tailor my approach to suit your specific needs within our therapeutic session together.
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Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Bishop's Stortford CM23
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If you’re struggling and feel you are in need of support then it’s knowing who you can turn to for support and seek the answers you’re after. Why not consider counselling, it can help with issues from anxiety to self-harm. Counselling can offer you an opportunity to understand why you may feel that way, help your mindset change and allow you to grow and flourish as best as you want to. Children and young people want to feel as "normal" as possible and to not feel like the outsider who may be struggling. The end result is for them to own who they are. And this is possible if you want to give counselling a go if you're aged 11-18.
If you’re struggling and feel you are in need of support then it’s knowing who you can turn to for support and seek the answers you’re after. Why not consider counselling, it can help with issues from anxiety to self-harm. Counselling can offer you an opportunity to understand why you may feel that way, help your mindset change and allow you to grow and flourish as best as you want to. Children and young people want to feel as "normal" as possible and to not feel like the outsider who may be struggling. The end result is for them to own who they are. And this is possible if you want to give counselling a go if you're aged 11-18.
Stephen Aravena
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Bishop's Stortford CM23
Given the uncertainty that surrounds us, sometimes we may feel like things are unravelling all around us and inside ourselves. It is important to remember that if you ever feel like it's all getting too much, you can get the right support to help you better understand your thoughts and feelings. I can help you to make sense of some of the difficulties you face now, as well as past life experiences. Along the way, you will get to know know yourself better and start to make changes that will help you to live a happier, more fulfilled life. At the moment, I am only offering telephone and online sessions.
Given the uncertainty that surrounds us, sometimes we may feel like things are unravelling all around us and inside ourselves. It is important to remember that if you ever feel like it's all getting too much, you can get the right support to help you better understand your thoughts and feelings. I can help you to make sense of some of the difficulties you face now, as well as past life experiences. Along the way, you will get to know know yourself better and start to make changes that will help you to live a happier, more fulfilled life. At the moment, I am only offering telephone and online sessions.
Richie Taylor
Counsellor, MUKCP
Verified
Bishop's Stortford CM23
My belief is that getting better through positive change and understanding is the aim of good therapy. Being able to share and process your inner thinking and emotional problems with a non judgemental person is key to recovery. My job as your counsellor is to provide a safe and confidential space for you to explore, work through and understand your inner issues.
My belief is that getting better through positive change and understanding is the aim of good therapy. Being able to share and process your inner thinking and emotional problems with a non judgemental person is key to recovery. My job as your counsellor is to provide a safe and confidential space for you to explore, work through and understand your inner issues.
Chris Stephen Donovan
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Bishop's Stortford CM23
I am a highly qualified and experienced counsellor and psychotherapist, I work with adults, adolescents and children from the age of 5. My approach, though rooted in psychodynamic practice, can be adapted to suit your personal requirements. As a Psychodynamic Counsellor, I work with you to bring understanding to your current day anxieties, fears and beliefs. I explore your unconscious internal belief structures and try to help you make links between these and your current-day feelings and any reoccurring patterns in your life.
I am a highly qualified and experienced counsellor and psychotherapist, I work with adults, adolescents and children from the age of 5. My approach, though rooted in psychodynamic practice, can be adapted to suit your personal requirements. As a Psychodynamic Counsellor, I work with you to bring understanding to your current day anxieties, fears and beliefs. I explore your unconscious internal belief structures and try to help you make links between these and your current-day feelings and any reoccurring patterns in your life.
Lee Millward
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Bishop's Stortford CM23
It’s not unusual to have feelings that weigh us down and reach a stage of great distress and hopelessness. Whether you feel you are in crisis or just want to get to grips with thoughts and feelings that may be disturbing you, I can help. You might feel anxiety, depression, anger or shame. You might be having relationship problems or going through big changes in your life like the loss of a loved one or a job that have a big impact on you and you need help to cope with. Or there may be something inside you that you have lived with for some time and that gets in the way and prevents you from leading a fuller and happier life.
It’s not unusual to have feelings that weigh us down and reach a stage of great distress and hopelessness. Whether you feel you are in crisis or just want to get to grips with thoughts and feelings that may be disturbing you, I can help. You might feel anxiety, depression, anger or shame. You might be having relationship problems or going through big changes in your life like the loss of a loved one or a job that have a big impact on you and you need help to cope with. Or there may be something inside you that you have lived with for some time and that gets in the way and prevents you from leading a fuller and happier life.
Gosia Millward
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Bishop's Stortford CM23
Seeking therapy is a sign of courage in the depths of conflict. Currently, you may be troubled or overwhelmed, not knowing what is happening either within you, your partner or communicatively between your couple. To be understood and appreciated while conveying the same qualities to another person is an essential component of any satisfying relationship, but it is one that takes an emotional commitment from those involved in finding a resolution. The question I often ask my clients is, "Can you bear the difference of the other, or even tolerate the possibility that they may have a different perspective to the one in your mind?"
Seeking therapy is a sign of courage in the depths of conflict. Currently, you may be troubled or overwhelmed, not knowing what is happening either within you, your partner or communicatively between your couple. To be understood and appreciated while conveying the same qualities to another person is an essential component of any satisfying relationship, but it is one that takes an emotional commitment from those involved in finding a resolution. The question I often ask my clients is, "Can you bear the difference of the other, or even tolerate the possibility that they may have a different perspective to the one in your mind?"
Liz White
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Bishop's Stortford CM23
I am a highly qualified and experienced Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist. I have spent 16 years working in NHS mental health services, and now focus on my private practice full time. With a high level of expertise, I am able to create a bespoke therapeutic experience that helps clients move towards their goals. I focus on providing high quality, evidence based therapy that enables clients to feel empowered and understood, enabling them to learn the skills needed to make positive and long lasting changes in their lives.
I am a highly qualified and experienced Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist. I have spent 16 years working in NHS mental health services, and now focus on my private practice full time. With a high level of expertise, I am able to create a bespoke therapeutic experience that helps clients move towards their goals. I focus on providing high quality, evidence based therapy that enables clients to feel empowered and understood, enabling them to learn the skills needed to make positive and long lasting changes in their lives.
Alliee Reeves
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Bishop's Stortford CM23
I work with both young people and adults presenting with a multitude of 'being human' experiences. I am passionate about the benefits of therapy and the exploration and understanding of ourselves that this experience provides. Together we can look at whatever is troubling you - either past or present, enabling a deeper understanding of you, freeing you to live life in the here and now. I provide a safe, confidential and non judgemental environment where we can work together to achieve this.
I work with both young people and adults presenting with a multitude of 'being human' experiences. I am passionate about the benefits of therapy and the exploration and understanding of ourselves that this experience provides. Together we can look at whatever is troubling you - either past or present, enabling a deeper understanding of you, freeing you to live life in the here and now. I provide a safe, confidential and non judgemental environment where we can work together to achieve this.
Madeleine Heffernan
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Bishop's Stortford CM23 (Online Only)
As a professionally qualified Psychodynamic, Compassion Focused Therapy and EFT Tapping therapy counsellor, I offer a confidential, non-judgemental online space (Zoom) for sensitive, compassionate exploration of problems, within a relationship built on trust. I see counselling as a caring, cooperative, empathetic endeavour in which the counsellor and client look together at patterns of thoughts, emotions and behaviours to find insights and new ways forward. I offer therapy tailored to the individual’s issues, looking into problems in depth, drawing on a range of theories and techniques flexibly, within a compassionate perspective.
As a professionally qualified Psychodynamic, Compassion Focused Therapy and EFT Tapping therapy counsellor, I offer a confidential, non-judgemental online space (Zoom) for sensitive, compassionate exploration of problems, within a relationship built on trust. I see counselling as a caring, cooperative, empathetic endeavour in which the counsellor and client look together at patterns of thoughts, emotions and behaviours to find insights and new ways forward. I offer therapy tailored to the individual’s issues, looking into problems in depth, drawing on a range of theories and techniques flexibly, within a compassionate perspective.
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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.