Counselling for Seniors in Amesbury
In a world that often demands we move faster and have all the answers, it can be a relief to simply slow down. You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in a loop of “should”, or just sensing that something isn’t quite right. Whatever you are carrying, you don’t have to carry it at full speed.
Because I work with a wide range of life’s challenges – from anxiety and low mood to relationship tangles and life transitions – I don’t come to our sessions with a pre-set script. Instead, I bring a deep, non-judgemental curiosity. Together, we can look at your thoughts and feelings like pieces of a puzzle and gently begin to explore.
In a world that often demands we move faster and have all the answers, it can be a relief to simply slow down. You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in a loop of “should”, or just sensing that something isn’t quite right. Whatever you are carrying, you don’t have to carry it at full speed.
Because I work with a wide range of life’s challenges – from anxiety and low mood to relationship tangles and life transitions – I don’t come to our sessions with a pre-set script. Instead, I bring a deep, non-judgemental curiosity. Together, we can look at your thoughts and feelings like pieces of a puzzle and gently begin to explore.
I am an adult, couples, schools and adolescent Person Centred counsellor - and an accredited member of the BACP. I have extensive experience of working with C-PTSD, trauma, neuro-diversity, ADHD and Adverse Childhood experiences and/or trauma. I have worked with the Military, ex-military and veterans with C-PTSD for over 5 years. Additionally, I have the lived experience of being an army wife. I have worked in Talking Therapies (Step 3) and have treated clients using evidence based psychological therapies (CBT) for depression, low self-esteem, social anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, illness anxiety, panic disorder and PTSD.
I am an adult, couples, schools and adolescent Person Centred counsellor - and an accredited member of the BACP. I have extensive experience of working with C-PTSD, trauma, neuro-diversity, ADHD and Adverse Childhood experiences and/or trauma. I have worked with the Military, ex-military and veterans with C-PTSD for over 5 years. Additionally, I have the lived experience of being an army wife. I have worked in Talking Therapies (Step 3) and have treated clients using evidence based psychological therapies (CBT) for depression, low self-esteem, social anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, illness anxiety, panic disorder and PTSD.
Thank you for checking me out. Like life, it can be difficult to make the right choices. I have been a Samaritan for over 25 years and worked for Cruse Bereavement, so I really do know how to help people struggling with most forms of trauma; relationship problems; anxiety and anger. Or struggling with career progression, bullying and perhaps feeling left out from others. I can help you. I see clients fact-to-face in a dedicated therapy room, not part of a house, so is confidential and free from interruptions. It has wheel-chair access and parking. Or see me on-line if you prefer
Thank you for checking me out. Like life, it can be difficult to make the right choices. I have been a Samaritan for over 25 years and worked for Cruse Bereavement, so I really do know how to help people struggling with most forms of trauma; relationship problems; anxiety and anger. Or struggling with career progression, bullying and perhaps feeling left out from others. I can help you. I see clients fact-to-face in a dedicated therapy room, not part of a house, so is confidential and free from interruptions. It has wheel-chair access and parking. Or see me on-line if you prefer
Do you feel lost, stressed, or drowning? Have you experienced relational trauma? I help people navigate the complexity of emotional, psychological and domestic abuse. I work with people who need help navigating relationships in light of abuse. Very often individuals who have experienced this type of trauma find it difficult to understand themselves, feel desperate and often isolated. I help people make sense of their experiences in a safe and nurturing environment. You are not alone and can improve your life.
Do you feel lost, stressed, or drowning? Have you experienced relational trauma? I help people navigate the complexity of emotional, psychological and domestic abuse. I work with people who need help navigating relationships in light of abuse. Very often individuals who have experienced this type of trauma find it difficult to understand themselves, feel desperate and often isolated. I help people make sense of their experiences in a safe and nurturing environment. You are not alone and can improve your life.
I’m a qualified counselling psychotherapist, working with adults who have various emotional difficulties, that can include, anxiety, stress, depression and the impact this can have on our family, work life and the relationships we have with everyone around us. We can work together to find ways to get through the painful experiences that life can sometimes throw our way, and the causes of these feelings. This could be loss and grief or trauma of any kind, past or present. I can assure you that I will treat you with the respect, empathy and confidentiality that you need when taking the first step to talk.
I’m a qualified counselling psychotherapist, working with adults who have various emotional difficulties, that can include, anxiety, stress, depression and the impact this can have on our family, work life and the relationships we have with everyone around us. We can work together to find ways to get through the painful experiences that life can sometimes throw our way, and the causes of these feelings. This could be loss and grief or trauma of any kind, past or present. I can assure you that I will treat you with the respect, empathy and confidentiality that you need when taking the first step to talk.
I provide therapeutic experiences through counselling, coaching and psychotherapy. At this time I prefer to offer intensive bursts for those of you who don’t like to commit to long term or open ended sessions.
I listen carefully and help you get the skills you need to help with your challenges and feelings.
I draw on a range of approaches and have trained in trauma based therapies, family and group therapy, Transactional Analysis, Gestalt and Drama-therapy.
I provide therapeutic experiences through counselling, coaching and psychotherapy. At this time I prefer to offer intensive bursts for those of you who don’t like to commit to long term or open ended sessions.
I listen carefully and help you get the skills you need to help with your challenges and feelings.
I draw on a range of approaches and have trained in trauma based therapies, family and group therapy, Transactional Analysis, Gestalt and Drama-therapy.
Are you navigating a life transition, struggling with low self-esteem, navigating neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism, dyslexia), facing relationship challenges, seeking ways to reduce anxiety and stress, or feeling 'stuck' or unfulfilled? I’m here to support you towards a fulfilling, happier life.
I work with men, women and young people (13+) is grounded in respect, curiosity & empathy. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore experiences, gain understanding of yourself, and foster meaningful change.
Are you navigating a life transition, struggling with low self-esteem, navigating neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism, dyslexia), facing relationship challenges, seeking ways to reduce anxiety and stress, or feeling 'stuck' or unfulfilled? I’m here to support you towards a fulfilling, happier life.
I work with men, women and young people (13+) is grounded in respect, curiosity & empathy. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore experiences, gain understanding of yourself, and foster meaningful change.
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I am a highly experienced counsellor and my aim is to create a positive, trusting environment in which I help you to help yourself. I provide a safe and caring professional counselling and psychotherapy service. I am an empathic and approachable person working in a non-judgemental and confidential way. By exploring your past, the causes of present day problems are often revealed. We can't change the past, but we can gain understanding allowing you to relate differently to yourself, others and problems in order to choose to make changes or find acceptance.
I am a highly experienced counsellor and my aim is to create a positive, trusting environment in which I help you to help yourself. I provide a safe and caring professional counselling and psychotherapy service. I am an empathic and approachable person working in a non-judgemental and confidential way. By exploring your past, the causes of present day problems are often revealed. We can't change the past, but we can gain understanding allowing you to relate differently to yourself, others and problems in order to choose to make changes or find acceptance.
Whether you are an individual in search of help or looking for emotional support, I understand that it is hard to know where to start when finding a therapist. I am an experienced, accredited and personable psychotherapist working face to face with adults and young adults in Reading, Berkshire, or online. Finding the right therapist for you is so important, therefore I offer a free initial consultation so we can chat about what therapy may best suit your needs, if I am the right therapist for you, and if working together has the potential for change for the better.
Whether you are an individual in search of help or looking for emotional support, I understand that it is hard to know where to start when finding a therapist. I am an experienced, accredited and personable psychotherapist working face to face with adults and young adults in Reading, Berkshire, or online. Finding the right therapist for you is so important, therefore I offer a free initial consultation so we can chat about what therapy may best suit your needs, if I am the right therapist for you, and if working together has the potential for change for the better.
Sometimes life can feel heavy. You might be overwhelmed, exhausted, angry, stuck, emotionally drained, or simply carrying too much on your own for too long. Perhaps your mind never switches off, or you’ve become so used to coping for everyone else that you no longer know what you need yourself.
I offer warm, relational counselling and therapeutic coaching for adults who need a space to breathe, untangle their thoughts, and feel genuinely heard without judgement. You do not need to have the “right words” or know exactly where to start. We simply begin where you are.
Sometimes life can feel heavy. You might be overwhelmed, exhausted, angry, stuck, emotionally drained, or simply carrying too much on your own for too long. Perhaps your mind never switches off, or you’ve become so used to coping for everyone else that you no longer know what you need yourself.
I offer warm, relational counselling and therapeutic coaching for adults who need a space to breathe, untangle their thoughts, and feel genuinely heard without judgement. You do not need to have the “right words” or know exactly where to start. We simply begin where you are.
My work as a counsellor is grounded in an integrative approach to therapy. This means I draw from a range of therapeutic models, selecting approaches and techniques that best suit your individual needs, goals, and circumstances. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all method, I tailor our work together so that it feels relevant, supportive, and meaningful to you.
Integrative therapy allows flexibility and responsiveness, enabling the therapeutic process to adapt as your needs evolve. I work collaboratively with you, using different therapeutic tools where appropriate, to support exploration, insight, and positive change.
My work as a counsellor is grounded in an integrative approach to therapy. This means I draw from a range of therapeutic models, selecting approaches and techniques that best suit your individual needs, goals, and circumstances. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all method, I tailor our work together so that it feels relevant, supportive, and meaningful to you.
Integrative therapy allows flexibility and responsiveness, enabling the therapeutic process to adapt as your needs evolve. I work collaboratively with you, using different therapeutic tools where appropriate, to support exploration, insight, and positive change.
I am a highly skilled Clinical Psychologist with 20 years experience working in the NHS within adult mental health and physical health services. I am collaborative and flexible in my approach, drawing on a range of approaches to ensure therapy is best suited to your individual needs and goals. I aim to support you to develop an understanding of your difficulties, and develop the necessary strategies to make the changes needed to work towards your goals and values in life.
I am a highly skilled Clinical Psychologist with 20 years experience working in the NHS within adult mental health and physical health services. I am collaborative and flexible in my approach, drawing on a range of approaches to ensure therapy is best suited to your individual needs and goals. I aim to support you to develop an understanding of your difficulties, and develop the necessary strategies to make the changes needed to work towards your goals and values in life.
I offer one-to-one counselling in person in Frome, Somerset, as well as online. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving you anxious, low, or stuck. Whatever brings you here, I provide a warm, safe space to explore your feelings, discover your strengths, and move towards clarity and confidence.
I offer one-to-one counselling in person in Frome, Somerset, as well as online. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving you anxious, low, or stuck. Whatever brings you here, I provide a warm, safe space to explore your feelings, discover your strengths, and move towards clarity and confidence.
I provide a welcoming, safe space to explore personal difficulties, break old habits and navigate life’s transitions, online and outdoors, frequently with animals and nature as co-therapists. I work with a wide range of issues. However, there are some areas in which I have additional experience: relationships - p.e couples, parent-child (adult) -, PTSD, complex trauma, attachment, shame, resentment, grief, anxiety, depression, emotional difficulties, challenging behaviour, neurodiversity, eating disorders, chronic distress, burnout, cultural and social class issues; and intergenerational, transgenerational and moral injury trauma.
I provide a welcoming, safe space to explore personal difficulties, break old habits and navigate life’s transitions, online and outdoors, frequently with animals and nature as co-therapists. I work with a wide range of issues. However, there are some areas in which I have additional experience: relationships - p.e couples, parent-child (adult) -, PTSD, complex trauma, attachment, shame, resentment, grief, anxiety, depression, emotional difficulties, challenging behaviour, neurodiversity, eating disorders, chronic distress, burnout, cultural and social class issues; and intergenerational, transgenerational and moral injury trauma.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to look at my profile and I'm sorry to hear you're struggling. It's hard to reach out and ask for help, this is the first step and you've done it.
Life has it's ups and downs, it can throw curveballs and be overwhelming. We don't always understand this and the reasons why we feel the way we do. Imagine how empowering it would be if you could find some of the answers.
This is where I can help. I can provide you with a non-judgemental, confidential and secure space to explore what is going on for you. I'm here to help you every step of the way, alongside you.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to look at my profile and I'm sorry to hear you're struggling. It's hard to reach out and ask for help, this is the first step and you've done it.
Life has it's ups and downs, it can throw curveballs and be overwhelming. We don't always understand this and the reasons why we feel the way we do. Imagine how empowering it would be if you could find some of the answers.
This is where I can help. I can provide you with a non-judgemental, confidential and secure space to explore what is going on for you. I'm here to help you every step of the way, alongside you.
We all meet challenges, issues and pinch points in our lives and I am no exception. Whether it be making important decisions, dealing with loss, coping with challenging experiences/trauma, low confidence/self esteem it can be difficult to navigate our way through to lead our lives the way we want. You may be considering or are ready to make a change. Change could mean; reducing stress, coping with life in healthier ways, building confidence/self esteem, coming to terms with change/loss or just about anything that helps you move in your desired direction. Talking therapy can help!
We all meet challenges, issues and pinch points in our lives and I am no exception. Whether it be making important decisions, dealing with loss, coping with challenging experiences/trauma, low confidence/self esteem it can be difficult to navigate our way through to lead our lives the way we want. You may be considering or are ready to make a change. Change could mean; reducing stress, coping with life in healthier ways, building confidence/self esteem, coming to terms with change/loss or just about anything that helps you move in your desired direction. Talking therapy can help!
I am an experienced counsellor working with adults and young people aged 16 upwards. I support clients who present with a variety of issues and concerns. Some of these include anxiety and depression, self-esteem, work stress, bereavement and problems with family relationships or difficult life events. I work with each individual client in the best way for them, using a variety of counselling techniques to support them in their journey, well as looking at ways forward and any goals they may want to achieve.
I am an experienced counsellor working with adults and young people aged 16 upwards. I support clients who present with a variety of issues and concerns. Some of these include anxiety and depression, self-esteem, work stress, bereavement and problems with family relationships or difficult life events. I work with each individual client in the best way for them, using a variety of counselling techniques to support them in their journey, well as looking at ways forward and any goals they may want to achieve.
I work with adults who often appear to be managing well on the outside, but internally feel stuck, anxious, or emotionally overwhelmed in ways that do not shift easily. Many people come to me when they notice long-standing patterns such as anxiety, overthinking, emotional disconnection, difficulties in relationships, or burnout despite functioning in daily life. Often there is a sense of understanding themselves intellectually but still not experiencing lasting emotional change. Together we work with these patterns as they emerge, helping to bring clarity and support deeper and more lasting change.
I work with adults who often appear to be managing well on the outside, but internally feel stuck, anxious, or emotionally overwhelmed in ways that do not shift easily. Many people come to me when they notice long-standing patterns such as anxiety, overthinking, emotional disconnection, difficulties in relationships, or burnout despite functioning in daily life. Often there is a sense of understanding themselves intellectually but still not experiencing lasting emotional change. Together we work with these patterns as they emerge, helping to bring clarity and support deeper and more lasting change.
Hi my name is Nick and as a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, since 2008, have been helping individuals who have struggled with feeling of low moods and self esteem, sadness, stress, loneliness, relationship breakdowns and problems with intimacy as well as work related stress. Along with a range of issues from addiction, mental illness, abuse, including domestic violence and other traumas. I offer therapy, both short and long term basis in Devizes, Swindon, Bath and Chippenham. My practice is open office hours weekday including evenings and Saturday daytime. Each session lasts 50 minutes and my normal fee is from £50.
Hi my name is Nick and as a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, since 2008, have been helping individuals who have struggled with feeling of low moods and self esteem, sadness, stress, loneliness, relationship breakdowns and problems with intimacy as well as work related stress. Along with a range of issues from addiction, mental illness, abuse, including domestic violence and other traumas. I offer therapy, both short and long term basis in Devizes, Swindon, Bath and Chippenham. My practice is open office hours weekday including evenings and Saturday daytime. Each session lasts 50 minutes and my normal fee is from £50.
Your experience matters, and I would love to provide you with space to explore it. Maybe there are things you feel unable to discuss with other people in your life, or maybe you do discuss these things, but don't feel truly understood, or like other people have the mental space to stay with you as you work through difficult times. Providing that space for you is my goal. I'm here to support you to explore your identity, past traumatic experiences, and how you find your place in the world around you. You don't have to feel lost. Message me to arrange a free online introduction where we can start to explore what's going on for you.
Your experience matters, and I would love to provide you with space to explore it. Maybe there are things you feel unable to discuss with other people in your life, or maybe you do discuss these things, but don't feel truly understood, or like other people have the mental space to stay with you as you work through difficult times. Providing that space for you is my goal. I'm here to support you to explore your identity, past traumatic experiences, and how you find your place in the world around you. You don't have to feel lost. Message me to arrange a free online introduction where we can start to explore what's going on for you.
Nearby Seniors Counsellors Searches for Amesbury
- Andover
- Devizes
- Fordingbridge
- Marlborough
- Pewsey
- Romsey
- Salisbury
- Stockbridge
- Verwood
- Warminster
- Westbury
- Wilton
FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.
How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.