Suicidal Ideation Counselling in Baldock

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Louise Cushen
Counsellor, BACP
Baldock SG7
I believe therapy is not about fixing; it is about finding acceptance, growing and developing a strong sense of self, that you can be compassionate towards. When working together you can expect to receive empathy and space to express fears, shame, anger, sadness, pain, trauma the parts of your mind that you keep in the shadows.
I believe therapy is not about fixing; it is about finding acceptance, growing and developing a strong sense of self, that you can be compassionate towards. When working together you can expect to receive empathy and space to express fears, shame, anger, sadness, pain, trauma the parts of your mind that you keep in the shadows.
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Dawn Gregory
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
I am a warm, friendly person and a good listener. I have a very empathic understanding and vast experiences from my own personal life. This has shaped me to be the person I am today. Things from our childhoods and certain traumas, can have us acting out behaviours that can be damaging to us. I have experience working with relationship breakdowns, alcohol addiction, depression, anxiety and self harm. I have worked with adolescents and adults of all disabilities. I've worked a great deal with confidence building and low self-esteem. I can help you recognise these behaviours and what triggers them.
I am a warm, friendly person and a good listener. I have a very empathic understanding and vast experiences from my own personal life. This has shaped me to be the person I am today. Things from our childhoods and certain traumas, can have us acting out behaviours that can be damaging to us. I have experience working with relationship breakdowns, alcohol addiction, depression, anxiety and self harm. I have worked with adolescents and adults of all disabilities. I've worked a great deal with confidence building and low self-esteem. I can help you recognise these behaviours and what triggers them.
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Guillemette Broadbent
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
Perhaps you are looking for help to find your bearings while going through a time of crisis and/or you who wish to examine your life more fully to address issues that have affected you over time. With the help of therapy, you can start understanding your inner world and thought patterns more clearly and remove the feelings of anxiety and worry from your mind. Psychoanalytic psychotherapy aims to go deep into your emotions, understanding how your early life has formed strategies that might contribute to unhelpful patterns in adulthood with the aim of gradually removing distress, helping you to live a fuller life.
Perhaps you are looking for help to find your bearings while going through a time of crisis and/or you who wish to examine your life more fully to address issues that have affected you over time. With the help of therapy, you can start understanding your inner world and thought patterns more clearly and remove the feelings of anxiety and worry from your mind. Psychoanalytic psychotherapy aims to go deep into your emotions, understanding how your early life has formed strategies that might contribute to unhelpful patterns in adulthood with the aim of gradually removing distress, helping you to live a fuller life.
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Self - Person Centred Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Whether you're and adult or young person experiencing a difficult time in your life. Struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem. Coping with difficult emotions through self-harming. A couple or a family experiencing relational difficulties and estrangement. Transitioning through peri-menopause and menopause and feel out of control or invisible? Suffering Trauma from previous or recent sexual assault. Suffered a bereavement or complex grief and struggling to grieve and want to be able to manage that loss. Are you neurodivergent and want to be able to thrive in your relationship and understand your pre/post/self diagnosis.
Whether you're and adult or young person experiencing a difficult time in your life. Struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem. Coping with difficult emotions through self-harming. A couple or a family experiencing relational difficulties and estrangement. Transitioning through peri-menopause and menopause and feel out of control or invisible? Suffering Trauma from previous or recent sexual assault. Suffered a bereavement or complex grief and struggling to grieve and want to be able to manage that loss. Are you neurodivergent and want to be able to thrive in your relationship and understand your pre/post/self diagnosis.
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Tamsin Mitchell Black
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I am a qualified person-centred counsellor offering a warm, accepting, and non-judgmental space where children, young people, and adults can feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions. At the heart of my work is a belief in the power of a genuine, trusting therapeutic relationship to support healing, growth, and self-discovery. I tailor my approach to meet each individual where they are, respecting their pace and unique experiences. With children and young people, I incorporate creative and age-appropriate methods to help them express themselves and make sense of their world.
I am a qualified person-centred counsellor offering a warm, accepting, and non-judgmental space where children, young people, and adults can feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions. At the heart of my work is a belief in the power of a genuine, trusting therapeutic relationship to support healing, growth, and self-discovery. I tailor my approach to meet each individual where they are, respecting their pace and unique experiences. With children and young people, I incorporate creative and age-appropriate methods to help them express themselves and make sense of their world.
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Heather McKenna
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you feel overwhelmed by your feelings? Do they impact on your confidence and day-to-day life? Or perhaps you have experienced painful losses, abuse or traumatic events that are affecting you? Do you have patterns of behaviour that no longer feel beneficial to you? Sometimes we think and act in certain ways that function to protect and preserve us. These have felt necessary in the past, but are no longer useful and can instead impact negatively on our life.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your feelings? Do they impact on your confidence and day-to-day life? Or perhaps you have experienced painful losses, abuse or traumatic events that are affecting you? Do you have patterns of behaviour that no longer feel beneficial to you? Sometimes we think and act in certain ways that function to protect and preserve us. These have felt necessary in the past, but are no longer useful and can instead impact negatively on our life.
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Gillian Titmuss
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you feel you've got unanswered or unresolved questions, I offer a dedicated time and a safe, confidential and nonjudgmental space to explore your past, present and future. Getting back in touch with ourselves instead of feeling lost is fundamental to having satisfaction with life. Giving to ourselves means we can enjoy being alive as well as fulfilling our responsibilities and having pleasurable and rewarding relationships. If you have any questions, please feel free to make contact.
If you feel you've got unanswered or unresolved questions, I offer a dedicated time and a safe, confidential and nonjudgmental space to explore your past, present and future. Getting back in touch with ourselves instead of feeling lost is fundamental to having satisfaction with life. Giving to ourselves means we can enjoy being alive as well as fulfilling our responsibilities and having pleasurable and rewarding relationships. If you have any questions, please feel free to make contact.
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From The Chair Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
suicidal thoughts and addiction.
I incorporate three different styles of counselling CBT ( Cognitive Behavioural Therapy )to help understand how our beliefs can determine our reaction too events .Person Centred Counselling to explore and understand your experience. Help you understand the conflict that’s been holding you back and Psychodynamic techniques too work with the past.
suicidal thoughts and addiction.
I incorporate three different styles of counselling CBT ( Cognitive Behavioural Therapy )to help understand how our beliefs can determine our reaction too events .Person Centred Counselling to explore and understand your experience. Help you understand the conflict that’s been holding you back and Psychodynamic techniques too work with the past.
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Farhana Moussa
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
London NW11
In a therapeutic relationship we need to feel safe, where there is trust and unconditional acceptance, to allow us to explore difficult and challenging experiences. I am able to offer you a safe environment which is non-judgemental and a confidential space, this will allow you to explore your experiences to gain better insight. Life can often make us feel that we are unable cope, therefore we can become isolated, alone or set apart from society. I am here to share your exploration, supporting you to access better self-awareness; allowing you to implement good patterns of behaviours, leading to a healthier you.
In a therapeutic relationship we need to feel safe, where there is trust and unconditional acceptance, to allow us to explore difficult and challenging experiences. I am able to offer you a safe environment which is non-judgemental and a confidential space, this will allow you to explore your experiences to gain better insight. Life can often make us feel that we are unable cope, therefore we can become isolated, alone or set apart from society. I am here to share your exploration, supporting you to access better self-awareness; allowing you to implement good patterns of behaviours, leading to a healthier you.
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Samantha McEwan
Counsellor, BACP
I have supported many children who are struggling with self-harm and suicidal ideation.
Hello, and welcome to Reviresco Counselling. I’m glad you’re here. My name is Sam. I chose the name Reviresco for my counselling practice because it has a very important meaning to me. It is the clan motto of my family, and loosely translated it means “I grow strong again“. People seek counselling for many different reasons with a wide range of different issues. I hope that together, we can work through these issues and help you to feel strong once more.
I have supported many children who are struggling with self-harm and suicidal ideation.
Hello, and welcome to Reviresco Counselling. I’m glad you’re here. My name is Sam. I chose the name Reviresco for my counselling practice because it has a very important meaning to me. It is the clan motto of my family, and loosely translated it means “I grow strong again“. People seek counselling for many different reasons with a wide range of different issues. I hope that together, we can work through these issues and help you to feel strong once more.
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Beth Samuel
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or weighed down by past experiences that still affect how you live and relate today. Many of my clients come with a history of trauma, difficult relationships, or disordered eating patterns. You may want to understand yourself more deeply, make sense of your story, and find a way to live with greater clarity, purpose, and self-compassion.
You may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or weighed down by past experiences that still affect how you live and relate today. Many of my clients come with a history of trauma, difficult relationships, or disordered eating patterns. You may want to understand yourself more deeply, make sense of your story, and find a way to live with greater clarity, purpose, and self-compassion.
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Leigh-Catherine Inglis
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Harrow HA1
I am a qualified UK and International counsellor providing psychotherapeutic support and guidance to anyone struggling with mental health or personal problems that may be impacting on their lives negatively and are serious about wanting to live more authentically by making the necessary changes within in order to do so.
I am a qualified UK and International counsellor providing psychotherapeutic support and guidance to anyone struggling with mental health or personal problems that may be impacting on their lives negatively and are serious about wanting to live more authentically by making the necessary changes within in order to do so.
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Rachel Milroy
Psychotherapist
Serves Area
People seek therapy when they are dissatisfied or unhappy and feel that it is possible to make changes but this is very difficult alone. Psychotherapy is a particular type of conversation exploring thoughts, feelings and relationships. Psychotherapy offers the opportunity to think about what is troubling in a safe setting to understand and improve relationships, both with ourselves and others. My thinking and approach places relationships at the heart of experience. When patterns in relationships can be understood we can feel liberated to change.
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Steve Altman
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
London NW9
As a former manager of a respite sanctuary for the suicidal, Samaritan and peer support worker, I have years of experience supporting people in their trauma and pain.
I am here to support you if you are: - Yearning for a feeling of belonging and connection. - Experiencing anxiety, depression and/or suicidal thoughts. - Struggling in your relationships with friends and family - whilst also wanting to explore your most important relationship, that with yourself. - Struggling with feelings of shame and guilt.
As a former manager of a respite sanctuary for the suicidal, Samaritan and peer support worker, I have years of experience supporting people in their trauma and pain.
I am here to support you if you are: - Yearning for a feeling of belonging and connection. - Experiencing anxiety, depression and/or suicidal thoughts. - Struggling in your relationships with friends and family - whilst also wanting to explore your most important relationship, that with yourself. - Struggling with feelings of shame and guilt.
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Brain matters counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi my name is Sharon and I fully understand how the thought of seeing a stranger to discuss personal issues can be scary, but as an empathetic, calm, caring person I try to ensure that you feel as relaxed as you possibly can. I provide a safe and confidential space where you can relieve any issues off your chest. I work with both individuals and couple I offer a free 15 minute initial chat so as we can get to know each other a little to see if we are a good match.
Hi my name is Sharon and I fully understand how the thought of seeing a stranger to discuss personal issues can be scary, but as an empathetic, calm, caring person I try to ensure that you feel as relaxed as you possibly can. I provide a safe and confidential space where you can relieve any issues off your chest. I work with both individuals and couple I offer a free 15 minute initial chat so as we can get to know each other a little to see if we are a good match.
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Kate O'Donnell
Counsellor, MBACP
Hello I’m Kate, I know that taking the first step to come to therapy can be daunting but my aim is to offer you a safe space where you can truly be yourself. Please note that I am away from October 16th to 26th and will respond to messages after this.
Hello I’m Kate, I know that taking the first step to come to therapy can be daunting but my aim is to offer you a safe space where you can truly be yourself. Please note that I am away from October 16th to 26th and will respond to messages after this.
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Gordon Wax
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Hi, my name is Gordon. Welcome! I am a full qualified therapist working online and in person from my consulting room in Manchester zone one. Personal therapy helped me to untangle my relationship with myself and my emotions from others. The world alone is a chaotic place to manage our own unknowns, anxieties, and traumas. I understand that everyone experiences the world in different ways, so unique problems require bespoke responses. Our lives are constantly changing, so it’s natural to feel emotions strongly, think differently and respond atypically. I help clients explore all spheres of their life to help build hope and cope
Hi, my name is Gordon. Welcome! I am a full qualified therapist working online and in person from my consulting room in Manchester zone one. Personal therapy helped me to untangle my relationship with myself and my emotions from others. The world alone is a chaotic place to manage our own unknowns, anxieties, and traumas. I understand that everyone experiences the world in different ways, so unique problems require bespoke responses. Our lives are constantly changing, so it’s natural to feel emotions strongly, think differently and respond atypically. I help clients explore all spheres of their life to help build hope and cope
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Heather Oglesby
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
I work both in-person and online where we can safely explore any issues that you may have in confidence. I strongly believe that everyone can benefit from counselling, provided they have a good connection with their counsellor. That is why the relationship is at the heart of my work. I work with a wide range of people, I am passionate about working with those who identify as LGBTQ+ and those who may be questioning their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Being queer myself, I have a deep understanding of the different struggles and discrimination we face day to day. I am also kink, poly/open relationship friendly.
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Helen Louise Pitman
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Enfield EN2
I am an Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist. I work both in private practice and I have experience of working as a school counsellor in both Primary and Secondary schools. I work with children, adolescents, parents, and adults. I hold a master degree in child and adolescent psychotherapy and I am accredited by the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). I hold a diploma in Eco-psychotherapy and also in Clinical supervision. I was formerly a teacher and have worked with Children and young people for nearly 30 years. I passionately believe in the potential of the therapeutic relationship to bring deep and lasting change.
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Thank you for reading my profile here on Psychology Today. I am a Couples/Relationship Counsellor and CBT Psychotherapist working in private practice in Pinner, NW London. I am an Accredited practitioner with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I am also an NHS trained, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) accredited with the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). I am a registered Hypnotherapist with the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR).
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Suicidal Ideation Counsellors

How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?

Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioural therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.

Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?

Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.

Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?

The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.