Compassion Focused Counselling in Peterstow

Clarity in Mind has been established to set new standards in therapy for both individuals and organisations alike. Our philosophy is that each client has their own unique needs and circumstances & should have a tailored holistic plan created for them. Our service is provided by highly qualified and experienced therapists who share this philosophy. We provide assessment and evidence-based treatment for individuals who wish to understand then learn to cope more effectively with life issues, such as: depression, anxiety, OCD, panic and phobias post traumatic stress, eating disorders personality disorders and neurodiversity.

Hello, my name is Emma and I have over ten years experience as a counsellor. Contact me if you are looking for a safe person with whom you can explore matters that are important to you, this may include relationships, emotions, thoughts that concern you, or blocks you feel. The focus of our work would be you and your life. You may have goals you wish to achieve or feel hopeless and stuck. Whatever your concerns our work may entail looking at the past or take a solution focused approach.

I am a Sport Psychologist and Performance Consultant. I work with sports people of all ages and abilities, helping you to reach your sporting potential. Whether you are struggling with a particular aspect of your performance, have plateaued, or are just looking to find an extra gear, I can support you to learn more about yourself and your mind. Through my experience competing in elite-level sport and with years of working as a psychologist in sport, business and education, I have an in-depth understanding of how the mind works. I am passionate about supporting others to develop their mindset and reach their potential.

I specialise in working with couples and individuals from a holistic/mindfulness perspective. I have over 25 years of experience of accompanying people of all ages with every kind of issue on their journeys of self-exploration. My original training was with Relate and I have since trained in Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction, Somatic Trauma Work, Whole Body Focusing and Craniosacral Therapy. I have an interest in working with family relationship issues with Family Systems, Family Constellations and Non-Violent Communication approaches. I have a longstanding meditation and spiritual practice which is the foundation for my work.

I'm Martin, a mental health expert with over 25 years of experience. My expertise lies in general mental health and sports psychology. I use methods like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing, and Brain Spotting to help those struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, or trauma. I prioritise creating a safe space where your voice leads the way. My role will be a support to help you thrive by understanding your unique and individual story and experiences, supporting you to increase personal insight and developing useful skills to tackle life's challenges.

Hi, I am a registered psychologist with the HCPC. I have worked in the NHS for over seventeen years including children and adolescents, adults, EIS (psychosis) and also prison mental health, so my experience is pretty varied. I believe that everybody is different and as such work to help develop an understanding of what is going on for you, before exploring what intervention is likely to be the most effective. I also complete ASC assessments as part of a multi disciplinary team

Many of us find parts of our lives difficult. Sometimes feelings can linger and interfere with our day-to-day functioning; impacting what is meaningful to us. Exploring these difficulties in a supportive space can enable you to understand them better and help you to work towards feeling better. I specifically work with individuals who have difficulty regulating their emotion, interpersonal issues and struggle to stay in the here and now by ruminating on the past or worrying about the future.

I'm a fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with post graduate certificate in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). I am also accredited as a Schema Therapist with the ISST. I have using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with social anxiet, OCD, PTSD and depression. Over the years I have specialised in using CFT and schema therapy with people who experienced difficulties in early life. In adult life this can shows itself as high levels of anxiety, self-criticism, low mood, feeling overwhelmed by emotions, feeling like a failure, feeling alone, blaming yourself for everything, feeling guilty and people pleasing.

I am a friendly CBT therapist with five years total experience of psychological practice in voluntary and private sector. I offer unconditional positive regard and empathy as we work together. You can expect to feel attentively listened to as we discuss and address the difficulties you are facing. My therapeutic style is compassion focused; we could all benefit from being a little kinder to ourselves. My goal is for you to build healthier coping tools, emotional resilience and start living the life you want to live.

My area of expertise is disability. I am passionate about enabling and empowering individuals to live their best life they can despite the obstacles and experiences life has thrown at them. Acknowledging that at times we all need a supportive professional to help find a way through the rollercoaster of life, to manage and overcome difficulties; to live with life's challenges; to mourn and recover from trauma and loss.

For more information, please see my website: https://concordiapsychologicalservices.co.uk/ As a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with nearly 20 years’ experience within mental health services, I am extremely passionate about the work I do. I am committed to enabling individuals to live a more fulfilling life, by helping them move in the direction of their values and goals. I qualified as a Clinical Psychologist from the University of Southampton in 2011. My Clinical Psychology training enables me to work flexibly, adapting a broad range of approaches to the needs of my clients.

I am a counselling psychologist working integratively using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness.

Hi, I’m Rachel and I’ve been a practising counsellor since 2012. I offer a warm, empathic, confidential space for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I currently work as a school counsellor and within a private therapy setting.

We are a team of Art Psychotherapists skilled in offering psychological support to clients who have experienced trauma, sexual abuse, bereavement and loss. We are able to support people of any age experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, psychosis, agoraphobia, suicidal ideation and self-harm, as well as those experiencing difficulties related to autism, Aspergers and Down Syndrome. We have experience working with gender and sexual identity. We are a social enterprise dedicated to supporting people using art. www.untapped.org.uk

Dr Constantina Markides is a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with adults and children with a range of mental health difficulties, such as severe OCD, low self-esteem, low mood and anxiety and body image concerns. She particularly enjoys working with those struggling with OCD, and has developed and delivered individual as well as group interventions within the NHS to offer evidence based therapies around this. Regardless of the presenting difficulty, Dr Markides hopes to support her clients not only to free themselves from their symptoms, but to connect to their values and live their life doing what matters to them.

I am a clinical psychologist and an accredited cognitive behavioural therapist. I am also an EMDR practitioner. I work with adults who may feel they need additional support to help manage stress, improve their mood, or cope with change and adversity. Often these are adults who might describe symptoms and distress associated with OCD, anxiety, depression and PTSD. I also offer focused treatment for OCD using Inference based CBT or CBT with ERP. I have experience working with those who have OCD and PTSD. I am passionate about empowering people to make meaningful change in their life to alleviate their distress and difficulties.

I am a compassionate trauma-informed integrative practitioner with my own deeply lived experience and personal journey. I live and work in central Bath. Alongside many trainings over the years, I am committed to my therapeutic practice and my own path of personal development, healing and spiritual enquiry. My personal experience in life has been extensive and rich. I’ve walked a diverse path so far through life and this has enabled me to bring understanding to working with many people. Development and practices that sustain and resource me on this journey are somatic meditation, embodied enquiry and the wisdom of the natural world.

I am a HCPC registered chartered Clinical Psychologist, working both within the NHS in adult settings and Private Practice. I completed my psychology undergraduate Psychology Bsc at the University of Bath, a Postgraduate Masters in Research at the University of Birmingham, and doctoral training in Clinical Psychology at the University of Birmingham. I have experience of working psychologically in a range of clinical settings, with clients across the lifespan.

My name is Lianne and I am a Chartered and Registered Psychologist and a Qualified EMDR Therapist. I have a broad range of experience in helping individuals improve their mental health and well-being. I am committed to providing a supportive and empathetic environment where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes in your life. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or any other mental health concern, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and emotions.