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Karen Oakes
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Nutley RG25
I understand that human beings can sometimes lose their way at times, yet I believe in the power for each person to find their own path to ‘ultimate health’. With 15 years of clinical experience, I offer deep level support and challenge to facilitate permanent change and self growth and self support. I will offer an honest evaluation and an empathic response to your needs and work with you to develop your personal power and lifetime change.
I understand that human beings can sometimes lose their way at times, yet I believe in the power for each person to find their own path to ‘ultimate health’. With 15 years of clinical experience, I offer deep level support and challenge to facilitate permanent change and self growth and self support. I will offer an honest evaluation and an empathic response to your needs and work with you to develop your personal power and lifetime change.
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Sian Melville
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Basingstoke RG22
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Lucy Whittome
Counsellor, MA, BACP
Verified Verified
Basingstoke RG21
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Katharine Duchesne
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Basingstoke RG21
My approach is Integrative, drawing on Transactional Analysis, Person Centred, CBT and Relational depending on the needs of the client.
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Sue Ivey Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Hook RG27
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Lucy Clarke
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Alton GU34
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Natalie Meek
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Basingstoke RG21  (Online Only)
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Dr Kirsty Deas
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Basingstoke RG23
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Christine Sennett
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
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Alice Liddell
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colemore GU34
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Barbara Craig
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Basingstoke RG24
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Dr Helen Childs
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
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Jocelyn Corbin
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Basingstoke RG21
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Emma Pereira
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tadley RG26  (Online Only)
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Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
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The Giles Practice
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Verified Verified
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TLC Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Basingstoke RG21
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Elizabeth (Known As Jayne) Jayne Cookson
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hook RG29
I have over 15 years of experience of counselling and psychotherapy working with people with a wide variety of issues, such as relationship issues, anxiety, stress, loss and depression. My aim is to help you achieve what you need to feel happier in your life feeling listened to and understood. Repeating old patterns and ways may lead us to feel unhappy with ourselves and our lives. I will help you work through things that may be keeping you stuck and find new ways to move forward, helping you to be more the way you want to be.
I have over 15 years of experience of counselling and psychotherapy working with people with a wide variety of issues, such as relationship issues, anxiety, stress, loss and depression. My aim is to help you achieve what you need to feel happier in your life feeling listened to and understood. Repeating old patterns and ways may lead us to feel unhappy with ourselves and our lives. I will help you work through things that may be keeping you stuck and find new ways to move forward, helping you to be more the way you want to be.
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Charlotte Cwajna
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Odiham RG29
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Jo Shayler
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Basingstoke RG24
So, can talking to someone help? Absolutely ! Regardless of the reason you might keep it in, talking has powerful psychological benefits that might not be obvious. Life can throw up many challenges and I am able to offer a safe, supportive, confidential environment for adults, Couples and young people to talk through and try and make sense of what they are finding difficult. Sometimes, we can struggle to find the words to share our internal world or communicate our feelings. Using creative tools together can be useful to help identify and process what is happening.
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Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counsellors

How does cognitive behavioural therapy work?

Cognitive behavioural therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophising or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.

When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioural therapy?

It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioural therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.

How can I find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else?

To find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioural therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.

Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?

CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.