Counselling for Seniors in Bakewell

Angela Williamson
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Bakewell DE45
Trying to resolve the issues troubling you alone can feel overwhelming. Reaching out for help is a proactive first step in starting to feel better. I provide a welcoming, safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space to talk about what is troubling you. It is very natural to feel nervous about coming to counselling for the first time. I understand and never lose sight of this. I offer a complimentary 20-minute introductory telephone consultation. Some new clients prefer to book their first appointment without a call. It about what feels best to you.
Trying to resolve the issues troubling you alone can feel overwhelming. Reaching out for help is a proactive first step in starting to feel better. I provide a welcoming, safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space to talk about what is troubling you. It is very natural to feel nervous about coming to counselling for the first time. I understand and never lose sight of this. I offer a complimentary 20-minute introductory telephone consultation. Some new clients prefer to book their first appointment without a call. It about what feels best to you.
01629 701408 View 01629 701408
Sarah Osborn
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Bakewell DE45
With over 10 years’ experience in NHS psychology services, private organisations and charities, I support individuals with a wide range of emotional, relational and wellbeing concerns. My aim is to help you understand how your difficulties developed and to support you in creating meaningful, lasting change. I am passionate about helping people reconnect with their authentic self and supporting them through life’s challenges with compassion, clarity and care. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and together we can work towards greater resilience, healing and self empowerment.
With over 10 years’ experience in NHS psychology services, private organisations and charities, I support individuals with a wide range of emotional, relational and wellbeing concerns. My aim is to help you understand how your difficulties developed and to support you in creating meaningful, lasting change. I am passionate about helping people reconnect with their authentic self and supporting them through life’s challenges with compassion, clarity and care. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and together we can work towards greater resilience, healing and self empowerment.
01246 948478 View 01246 948478
Michael Drabble
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Bakewell DE45
Are you struggling with a pattern of behaviour or a relationship that you know is harmful, but you can’t seem to move on, or change things for the better? Through working with you in a safe, accepting way I can help you understand how your past experiences have been negatively affecting you in the present, so you gain a fresh perspective on your problems. As an integrative therapist, I select from a number of approaches, including Transactional Analysis, to construct a bespoke toolkit of models and techniques; using this, we can work together to positively change your behaviour, your state of mind and your relationships.
Are you struggling with a pattern of behaviour or a relationship that you know is harmful, but you can’t seem to move on, or change things for the better? Through working with you in a safe, accepting way I can help you understand how your past experiences have been negatively affecting you in the present, so you gain a fresh perspective on your problems. As an integrative therapist, I select from a number of approaches, including Transactional Analysis, to construct a bespoke toolkit of models and techniques; using this, we can work together to positively change your behaviour, your state of mind and your relationships.
0114 553 9196 View 0114 553 9196
Caro Lee
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Whether you’re dealing with anger, anxiety, bereavement, depression, estrangement, family issues, identity, loneliness, menopause, mortality, powerlessness, relationships, or simply want to talk things through, I offer a confidential, non-judgmental space to explore what you’re feeling, and how you can manage it. We’re all different and we all need to find our own way. I can help you do that. The world throws a lot at us, and expects a lot of us. And, very often, we expect a lot of ourselves too. For many of us, it can help to talk through what we’re dealing with, to help us understand what’s going on and find a way forward.
Whether you’re dealing with anger, anxiety, bereavement, depression, estrangement, family issues, identity, loneliness, menopause, mortality, powerlessness, relationships, or simply want to talk things through, I offer a confidential, non-judgmental space to explore what you’re feeling, and how you can manage it. We’re all different and we all need to find our own way. I can help you do that. The world throws a lot at us, and expects a lot of us. And, very often, we expect a lot of ourselves too. For many of us, it can help to talk through what we’re dealing with, to help us understand what’s going on and find a way forward.
01298 608995 View 01298 608995
Peakland Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
Hi, my name is Jeanette. Are you finding life challenging, difficult or stressful? Are you struggling with anxiety, feeling worried, depressed or emotionally overwhelmed? You are not alone. Therapy can help. It can be hard to know where to turn for help, however I am here to offer you the support you need to overcome any mental health difficulties you may be facing. Whether you're feeling anxious, low or overwhelmed, CBT can help you gain control over unhelpful patterns of thoughts & behaviours. CBT can help you break free from those vicious cycles that are keeping you stuck & hindering your personal growth, & emotional wellbeing.
Hi, my name is Jeanette. Are you finding life challenging, difficult or stressful? Are you struggling with anxiety, feeling worried, depressed or emotionally overwhelmed? You are not alone. Therapy can help. It can be hard to know where to turn for help, however I am here to offer you the support you need to overcome any mental health difficulties you may be facing. Whether you're feeling anxious, low or overwhelmed, CBT can help you gain control over unhelpful patterns of thoughts & behaviours. CBT can help you break free from those vicious cycles that are keeping you stuck & hindering your personal growth, & emotional wellbeing.
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Helen Arnold
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I’m Helen Arnold, a BACP-accredited counsellor offering a calm, supportive space where individuals, or couples, can talk openly and be truly heard. My approach is gentle, collaborative and centred around what you need, whether you’re navigating low mood, loss, relationship difficulties or past trauma. Together, we’ll explore your experiences at your pace and help you find clarity, resilience and a renewed sense of yourself.
I’m Helen Arnold, a BACP-accredited counsellor offering a calm, supportive space where individuals, or couples, can talk openly and be truly heard. My approach is gentle, collaborative and centred around what you need, whether you’re navigating low mood, loss, relationship difficulties or past trauma. Together, we’ll explore your experiences at your pace and help you find clarity, resilience and a renewed sense of yourself.
020 4572 8299 View 020 4572 8299
Lynne Douglas
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
Specialist EMDR therapy from the comfort of your own home. Ideal for busy professionals, people in remote areas, anyone struggling to leave their home or living abroad. No long commutes, no traffic jams. Computer and stable internet connection needed only. Healthyminds4u is a growing service, we have a specialist in Eating Disorders and a specialist working with fostered young people 16+. Check Healthyminds4u website to book.
Specialist EMDR therapy from the comfort of your own home. Ideal for busy professionals, people in remote areas, anyone struggling to leave their home or living abroad. No long commutes, no traffic jams. Computer and stable internet connection needed only. Healthyminds4u is a growing service, we have a specialist in Eating Disorders and a specialist working with fostered young people 16+. Check Healthyminds4u website to book.
01246 948652 View 01246 948652
Heidi Francis
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Taking that first step to seek support from a therapist can be a daunting experience and many people can feel anxious discussing their struggles. Experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, sadness, anger and stress or suffering from a constant low mood, can often lead to feeling bewildered and alone. So my aim is to provide a safe, warm and caring space in which together we can explore your struggles and you can gain a better understanding of yourself and your feelings, Together we can discover a way forward to a happier, calmer place, enabling you to build new beginnings.
Taking that first step to seek support from a therapist can be a daunting experience and many people can feel anxious discussing their struggles. Experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, sadness, anger and stress or suffering from a constant low mood, can often lead to feeling bewildered and alone. So my aim is to provide a safe, warm and caring space in which together we can explore your struggles and you can gain a better understanding of yourself and your feelings, Together we can discover a way forward to a happier, calmer place, enabling you to build new beginnings.
01536 609380 View 01536 609380
Steve Barlow Counselling & Supervision Services
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I am a BACP accredited, fully insured counsellor, supervisor and support group facilitator with over 20 years experience of working with clients both in an organisational setting and in private practice. I currently have availability Monday to Friday and sessions are now available online via secure video platforms. I am well-versed in providing both long and short-term counselling arrangements, covering many issues from addiction, bereavement and abuse to anxiety to relationship concerns and sexuality and gender.
I am a BACP accredited, fully insured counsellor, supervisor and support group facilitator with over 20 years experience of working with clients both in an organisational setting and in private practice. I currently have availability Monday to Friday and sessions are now available online via secure video platforms. I am well-versed in providing both long and short-term counselling arrangements, covering many issues from addiction, bereavement and abuse to anxiety to relationship concerns and sexuality and gender.
01763 291259 View 01763 291259
Lara Myers
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I work with clients who have experienced relational trauma in childhood or as adults and the difficulties that arise : PTSD, depression, low self esteem, shame, anger and problems forming safe trusting relationships. I also specialise in bereavement Issues. I use an integrative approach which means I offer a non directive, non judgemental space to : develop coping mechanisms; explore what has happened and make sense of what you are experiencing; share information to increase understanding of how/why we respond as we do ; try out new ways of being and interacting with people; understand and trust yourself and your intuition.
I work with clients who have experienced relational trauma in childhood or as adults and the difficulties that arise : PTSD, depression, low self esteem, shame, anger and problems forming safe trusting relationships. I also specialise in bereavement Issues. I use an integrative approach which means I offer a non directive, non judgemental space to : develop coping mechanisms; explore what has happened and make sense of what you are experiencing; share information to increase understanding of how/why we respond as we do ; try out new ways of being and interacting with people; understand and trust yourself and your intuition.
07866 849412 View 07866 849412
Liz Boyd
Counsellor, MBACP
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello I'm glad you've found your way here. I’m Liz, if you are reading this and you’ve found me it might be because you're struggling with menopause, perimenopause or post menopause . I understand. I offer calm compassionate counselling in Buxton, Derbyshire and online, informed by both training and lived experience. Reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step, especially if you're used to managing things on your own. Sometimes people come to therapy because something in life has become difficult, and sometimes it's simply a sense that they want to understand themselves more deeply.
Hello I'm glad you've found your way here. I’m Liz, if you are reading this and you’ve found me it might be because you're struggling with menopause, perimenopause or post menopause . I understand. I offer calm compassionate counselling in Buxton, Derbyshire and online, informed by both training and lived experience. Reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step, especially if you're used to managing things on your own. Sometimes people come to therapy because something in life has become difficult, and sometimes it's simply a sense that they want to understand themselves more deeply.
01538 711155 View 01538 711155
Therapy & Lifestyle Clinic (TLC)
Psychotherapist, MSc, COSRT General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
TLC is a clinic of experienced and highly qualified professionals working towards helping you better yourself. We work with individuals and couples to offer a confidential service where our clients can discuss sensitive issues with no judgement. Sian’s (the founder) career has been namely in mental health and sexual health, two areas which she is hugely passionate about. At TLC we work with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, bereavement, stress, bullying, low self-esteem, sex & relationships and offer Autism assessments, to name a few. All our professionals are registered with COSRT, BABCP, BACP, HCPC or BPS.
TLC is a clinic of experienced and highly qualified professionals working towards helping you better yourself. We work with individuals and couples to offer a confidential service where our clients can discuss sensitive issues with no judgement. Sian’s (the founder) career has been namely in mental health and sexual health, two areas which she is hugely passionate about. At TLC we work with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, bereavement, stress, bullying, low self-esteem, sex & relationships and offer Autism assessments, to name a few. All our professionals are registered with COSRT, BABCP, BACP, HCPC or BPS.
01246 607005 View 01246 607005
SPIRE Therapy - Lindsay McCarthy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Many of my clients are people who have lived with emotional or mental health challenges and are ready to find a gentler way forward. They may feel weighed down by the past, unsure how it has shaped their choices, yet hopeful for something different. What my clients long for is understanding, compassion, and a safe space to be heard without judgement. Their goals are often to accept their past with kindness, reconnect with what matters most, and create a more present, fulfilling, and balanced life.
Many of my clients are people who have lived with emotional or mental health challenges and are ready to find a gentler way forward. They may feel weighed down by the past, unsure how it has shaped their choices, yet hopeful for something different. What my clients long for is understanding, compassion, and a safe space to be heard without judgement. Their goals are often to accept their past with kindness, reconnect with what matters most, and create a more present, fulfilling, and balanced life.
01246 948498 View 01246 948498

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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.