Adoption Counselling in Aldershot
Sometimes life can feel like it's unravelling-after a bereavement or an ending, when anxiety takes over or when a relationship leaves you feeling stuck, unseen, not heard, confused or alone. You may be struggling with grief, depression, stress or a sense of disconnection, unsure where to turn. Clients often come to me when they feel exhausted at trying to hold it all together - I can offer you a confidential space that is warm, compassionate, collaborative, honest and respectful, giving you time to 'breathe' and make sense of your World moving towards a future that feels more, positive, hopeful and meaningful.
Sometimes life can feel like it's unravelling-after a bereavement or an ending, when anxiety takes over or when a relationship leaves you feeling stuck, unseen, not heard, confused or alone. You may be struggling with grief, depression, stress or a sense of disconnection, unsure where to turn. Clients often come to me when they feel exhausted at trying to hold it all together - I can offer you a confidential space that is warm, compassionate, collaborative, honest and respectful, giving you time to 'breathe' and make sense of your World moving towards a future that feels more, positive, hopeful and meaningful.
I'm passionate about children, young people and adults' mental health and wellbeing. I believe being able to access Counselling and Psychotherapy quickly, in a safe, compassionate environment is key to supporting people with emotional difficulties, anxiety, depresssion, stress, addiction or trauma. I believe we all struggle at times and that counselling can benefit everyone regardless of their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation or beliefs. My goal is to help you achieve the long lasting emotional wellbeing you are looking for so that you can live the life you want.
I'm passionate about children, young people and adults' mental health and wellbeing. I believe being able to access Counselling and Psychotherapy quickly, in a safe, compassionate environment is key to supporting people with emotional difficulties, anxiety, depresssion, stress, addiction or trauma. I believe we all struggle at times and that counselling can benefit everyone regardless of their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation or beliefs. My goal is to help you achieve the long lasting emotional wellbeing you are looking for so that you can live the life you want.
I'm a qualified and experienced Integrative & Short-term dynamic psychotherapist and supervisor based in Farnborough. I work with a range of conditions, my specialist areas are emotional neglect, anxiety, depression, attachment, trauma, addictions, anger, bereavement, personality disorders, chronic pain & CFS/ME. I'm offering to face to face appointments in Farnborough. I am also continuing to provide online appointments.
I'm a qualified and experienced Integrative & Short-term dynamic psychotherapist and supervisor based in Farnborough. I work with a range of conditions, my specialist areas are emotional neglect, anxiety, depression, attachment, trauma, addictions, anger, bereavement, personality disorders, chronic pain & CFS/ME. I'm offering to face to face appointments in Farnborough. I am also continuing to provide online appointments.
With 25 years of experience in counselling & psychotherapy I aim to help couples & individuals understand emotions and how to get more from their relationships. Some want to renew a long gone passion and others are just fighting to stay together - the answer is often found by looking at new ways to communicate with each other rather than fixing a disagreement. There will be reasons for your behaviour that make sense and I will help you to uncover these throughout our sessions together. You may have an ‘arguing style’ and by looking more deeply, at your inner hurt and anger, we will be able to discover what is really going on.
With 25 years of experience in counselling & psychotherapy I aim to help couples & individuals understand emotions and how to get more from their relationships. Some want to renew a long gone passion and others are just fighting to stay together - the answer is often found by looking at new ways to communicate with each other rather than fixing a disagreement. There will be reasons for your behaviour that make sense and I will help you to uncover these throughout our sessions together. You may have an ‘arguing style’ and by looking more deeply, at your inner hurt and anger, we will be able to discover what is really going on.
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I understand that life can present numerous challenges, and I am here to support you through difficult times involving anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, ADHD, family issues, bereavement, stress, PTSD, addiction, and abuse. These experiences can be incredibly exhausting and overwhelming, often leading to feelings of dehumanisation. It is natural to ask yourself questions like: Why is this happening to me? What can I do to help myself? Where can I find the support I need? You are not alone, and there is hope for healing and growth.
I understand that life can present numerous challenges, and I am here to support you through difficult times involving anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, ADHD, family issues, bereavement, stress, PTSD, addiction, and abuse. These experiences can be incredibly exhausting and overwhelming, often leading to feelings of dehumanisation. It is natural to ask yourself questions like: Why is this happening to me? What can I do to help myself? Where can I find the support I need? You are not alone, and there is hope for healing and growth.
I am known professionally as Roya Hamid.
As a dramatherapist for 30 years and more recently a Systemic and Family Psychotherapist, I integrate both of these modalities in my pracitice. These different approaches are complimentary and this is helpful for those of us with trauma histories which reside in our bodies. Both approaches are important for healing. This is unique way of working with the body and mind simultaneously.
I am known professionally as Roya Hamid.
As a dramatherapist for 30 years and more recently a Systemic and Family Psychotherapist, I integrate both of these modalities in my pracitice. These different approaches are complimentary and this is helpful for those of us with trauma histories which reside in our bodies. Both approaches are important for healing. This is unique way of working with the body and mind simultaneously.
Over the years, I’ve worked with people experiencing grief, loss, adoption-related experiences, and ongoing stress.
People come to therapy for many reasons — anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship challenges, or a sense that something isn’t quite right. I have many years of experience in the NHS, social work, and private practice, including supporting adoption-related experiences. Therapy is a collaborative way of working. It can feel like we're pealing back layers -of
Over the years, I’ve worked with people experiencing grief, loss, adoption-related experiences, and ongoing stress.
People come to therapy for many reasons — anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship challenges, or a sense that something isn’t quite right. I have many years of experience in the NHS, social work, and private practice, including supporting adoption-related experiences. Therapy is a collaborative way of working. It can feel like we're pealing back layers -of
I specialise in working with people who have experienced trauma in childhood, adolescence, or as an adult, including PTSD and Complex PTSD. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored at your own pace. I work integratively, combining talking therapy with Brainspotting and creative methods including story, art, drama and movement. You do not need any experience in these approaches; they offer another way to express what can feel difficult to put into words, helping you begin to make sense of your experience.
I specialise in working with people who have experienced trauma in childhood, adolescence, or as an adult, including PTSD and Complex PTSD. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored at your own pace. I work integratively, combining talking therapy with Brainspotting and creative methods including story, art, drama and movement. You do not need any experience in these approaches; they offer another way to express what can feel difficult to put into words, helping you begin to make sense of your experience.
I specialise in autism, trauma, adoption, and emotional regulation, using creative, attachment-based and sensory approaches.
With over a decade of experience as a UKCP-registered Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist, many families come to me because their child or young adult is anxious, overwhelmed, autistic, traumatised, or struggling with big emotions. You may feel exhausted or unsure how to help them feel calmer and more connected. You want someone who understands your child’s world, supports you as a parent, and can also help older teens/young adults who feel stuck or lost. Many families I meet feel isolated or unseen, and they’re looking for my support to help the whole family feel more connected and move forward.
I specialise in autism, trauma, adoption, and emotional regulation, using creative, attachment-based and sensory approaches.
With over a decade of experience as a UKCP-registered Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist, many families come to me because their child or young adult is anxious, overwhelmed, autistic, traumatised, or struggling with big emotions. You may feel exhausted or unsure how to help them feel calmer and more connected. You want someone who understands your child’s world, supports you as a parent, and can also help older teens/young adults who feel stuck or lost. Many families I meet feel isolated or unseen, and they’re looking for my support to help the whole family feel more connected and move forward.
I am a qualified and experienced Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist. Previous to the MA in Child Psychotherapy, I have been trained in Switzerland as Psychomotor Therapist, with a focus on Play Therapy and Body Work for Children and young adults. I have many years of experience working with my clients through play therapy and talking therapy but integrate EMDR, body awareness and symbolism, art materials, clay and sand into my work to facilitate unconscious emotional processes.
I am a qualified and experienced Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist. Previous to the MA in Child Psychotherapy, I have been trained in Switzerland as Psychomotor Therapist, with a focus on Play Therapy and Body Work for Children and young adults. I have many years of experience working with my clients through play therapy and talking therapy but integrate EMDR, body awareness and symbolism, art materials, clay and sand into my work to facilitate unconscious emotional processes.
As a Counsellor, I am committed to supporting adults, young people, and families as they navigate life’s challenges and work towards more fulfilling and connected lives, with a particular focus on adoption, attachment, and psychosexual wellbeing.
I have extensive experience in supporting people with a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement and loss, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, family difficulties, and life transitions. I am registered to work with individuals affected by adoption, fostering & special guardianship.
As a Counsellor, I am committed to supporting adults, young people, and families as they navigate life’s challenges and work towards more fulfilling and connected lives, with a particular focus on adoption, attachment, and psychosexual wellbeing.
I have extensive experience in supporting people with a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement and loss, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, family difficulties, and life transitions. I am registered to work with individuals affected by adoption, fostering & special guardianship.
I have worked in schools, residential children's homes, specialist trauma and adoption teams, CAMHS and private practice
The therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my work. I work relationally, with respect and compassion. I believe in the power of psychotherapy to address underlying issues and symptoms. This work requires time, patience and deep empathy.
I also specialise in Ecopsychotherapy - this involves walk and talk therapy outdoors.
I have worked in schools, residential children's homes, specialist trauma and adoption teams, CAMHS and private practice
The therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my work. I work relationally, with respect and compassion. I believe in the power of psychotherapy to address underlying issues and symptoms. This work requires time, patience and deep empathy.
I also specialise in Ecopsychotherapy - this involves walk and talk therapy outdoors.
Your life can start to go in a new direction from the resources gained in therapy. I have been working over a decade as a UKCP psychotherapist in helping people to begin again or improve where they are in life. My experience assists those with dissociation, trauma, stress, adoption and situations that have a negative affect on life. I can help you take the steps to a new you. It can feel lonely sitting with a feelings that remain present. I have lived in 8 countries so know moving is not simple and can leave difficult feelings. I am also trained to give the SCID-D assessment for a psychological diagnosis in dissociative disorders.
Your life can start to go in a new direction from the resources gained in therapy. I have been working over a decade as a UKCP psychotherapist in helping people to begin again or improve where they are in life. My experience assists those with dissociation, trauma, stress, adoption and situations that have a negative affect on life. I can help you take the steps to a new you. It can feel lonely sitting with a feelings that remain present. I have lived in 8 countries so know moving is not simple and can leave difficult feelings. I am also trained to give the SCID-D assessment for a psychological diagnosis in dissociative disorders.
I will accept individually commissioned ASF ( Adoption Support Funding ) child therapy contracts with Local Authorities where suitable.
Art Psychotherapy is a readily accessible and effective form of therapy. It is suitable for individuals of any age who are experiencing a wide range of emotional and wellbeing challenges. You may be struggling with personal or family relationships, work related stress, mental health, past childhood trauma, loss, bereavement, identity, addiction issues; or be a very concerned parent reaching out for help for your child or teen who's additional SEN's, mental health, behaviour, school/ social difficulties, adverse childhood experiences are requiring a sensitive, creative and nuanced approach to their support and treatment.
I will accept individually commissioned ASF ( Adoption Support Funding ) child therapy contracts with Local Authorities where suitable.
Art Psychotherapy is a readily accessible and effective form of therapy. It is suitable for individuals of any age who are experiencing a wide range of emotional and wellbeing challenges. You may be struggling with personal or family relationships, work related stress, mental health, past childhood trauma, loss, bereavement, identity, addiction issues; or be a very concerned parent reaching out for help for your child or teen who's additional SEN's, mental health, behaviour, school/ social difficulties, adverse childhood experiences are requiring a sensitive, creative and nuanced approach to their support and treatment.
I work with a wide range of issues, areas of specialty include bereavement, trauma and adoption.
It takes courage to step into counselling – it may be a return to counselling or perhaps you have exhausted all your efforts to overcome whatever challenges you are up against and are holding the hope that counselling may offer you the way through. Perhaps you have felt a pressure to keep going or pretended to others that all is well, when deep within you, there is a knowing that you no longer feel able to go on as you have been. Whatever the reasons for being here, I would like to offer a warm welcome to my counselling practice.
I work with a wide range of issues, areas of specialty include bereavement, trauma and adoption.
It takes courage to step into counselling – it may be a return to counselling or perhaps you have exhausted all your efforts to overcome whatever challenges you are up against and are holding the hope that counselling may offer you the way through. Perhaps you have felt a pressure to keep going or pretended to others that all is well, when deep within you, there is a knowing that you no longer feel able to go on as you have been. Whatever the reasons for being here, I would like to offer a warm welcome to my counselling practice.
I work with an emphasis on creating a safe and confidential environment to encourage emotional growth and to allow you to resolve problems and make changes in order to lead a more fulfilled life. Therapy can help you to understand and resolve your difficulties by providing the time and space to reflect and to consider how the events of the past have contributed to your current situation. Psychodynamic psychotherapy is based on the idea that our unconscious fears, desires and needs impact on our conscious life. I will work with you to allow feelings which are hidden, for whatever reason, to come to the fore and be understood.
I work with an emphasis on creating a safe and confidential environment to encourage emotional growth and to allow you to resolve problems and make changes in order to lead a more fulfilled life. Therapy can help you to understand and resolve your difficulties by providing the time and space to reflect and to consider how the events of the past have contributed to your current situation. Psychodynamic psychotherapy is based on the idea that our unconscious fears, desires and needs impact on our conscious life. I will work with you to allow feelings which are hidden, for whatever reason, to come to the fore and be understood.
I am an experienced therapist with teenagers and young adults and offer talking therapy. I work most often with those who are experiencing depression or trauma symptoms and much of my professional experience elsewhere is with those who are adopted, have experience of the care system or who are seeking help with issues relating to self-esteem, body image or disordered eating.
It is an important value of mine to talk plainly and to provide a calm and relaxed environment while you are seeking help.
I am an experienced therapist with teenagers and young adults and offer talking therapy. I work most often with those who are experiencing depression or trauma symptoms and much of my professional experience elsewhere is with those who are adopted, have experience of the care system or who are seeking help with issues relating to self-esteem, body image or disordered eating.
It is an important value of mine to talk plainly and to provide a calm and relaxed environment while you are seeking help.
I specialise in working with families in the adoption/ special guardianship community, as well as those in the child bereavement community.
Did you know 1 out 5 children in the UK experiences mental health challenges that affects their ways of relating with loved ones at some point during their childhood? Getting appropriate support at an early stage is important for children who have experienced physical or emotional trauma. Children struggling with their emotions often act out or become withdrawn. These responses are put down as behaviour issues while in fact they are children's way of communicating to adults that they need support. Music Therapy is the perfect tool for children who are not ready to 'talk it through' to express themselves in ways that motivates them.
I specialise in working with families in the adoption/ special guardianship community, as well as those in the child bereavement community.
Did you know 1 out 5 children in the UK experiences mental health challenges that affects their ways of relating with loved ones at some point during their childhood? Getting appropriate support at an early stage is important for children who have experienced physical or emotional trauma. Children struggling with their emotions often act out or become withdrawn. These responses are put down as behaviour issues while in fact they are children's way of communicating to adults that they need support. Music Therapy is the perfect tool for children who are not ready to 'talk it through' to express themselves in ways that motivates them.
As a registered and accredited member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), I am an independent, experienced and professional counsellor / psychotherapist and supervisor, an approved Adoption counsellor and qualified in EMDR therapy.
I use an integrative approach, along with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness, which focuses primarily on the relationship between client and therapist. This is built around trust, respect, safety and empowerment. Kindness and compassion are fundamental. My work is client led as only you know how you feel.
As a registered and accredited member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), I am an independent, experienced and professional counsellor / psychotherapist and supervisor, an approved Adoption counsellor and qualified in EMDR therapy.
I use an integrative approach, along with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness, which focuses primarily on the relationship between client and therapist. This is built around trust, respect, safety and empowerment. Kindness and compassion are fundamental. My work is client led as only you know how you feel.
Reach out and I can help you make sense of confusion or worry, understand your child or yourself through assessment - Adoption, SGO, SEND specialisms.
Are you worried about your child or yourself? Is parenting super-stressful? Are things not making sense in your own or your family's life?
Let me come Alongside you or your child in the stress, worry and confusion and help you find a way to clarity and calm.
If things are complex or confusing, I'll walk with you to find answers through assessment and therapeutic support.
If you need specialist help and care, I can be part of a network of support.
With 25+ years of experience people come to me feeling overwhelmed or stuck, looking for answers; and find reassurance, confidence and a path back to themselves and a thriving life.
Reach out and I can help you make sense of confusion or worry, understand your child or yourself through assessment - Adoption, SGO, SEND specialisms.
Are you worried about your child or yourself? Is parenting super-stressful? Are things not making sense in your own or your family's life?
Let me come Alongside you or your child in the stress, worry and confusion and help you find a way to clarity and calm.
If things are complex or confusing, I'll walk with you to find answers through assessment and therapeutic support.
If you need specialist help and care, I can be part of a network of support.
With 25+ years of experience people come to me feeling overwhelmed or stuck, looking for answers; and find reassurance, confidence and a path back to themselves and a thriving life.
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Adoption Counsellors
Does my adopted child need therapy?
Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioural or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.
When should adoptive parents seek therapy?
Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioural, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.
Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?
Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.
What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?
A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.