Counselling for Seniors in Barnet
I work with adults who may be struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, or feeling disconnected from themselves. Many clients come to therapy seeking a deeper understanding of their emotions, patterns, and life experiences. I offer a supportive and non-judgmental space to help clients build self-awareness, process difficulties, and move towards meaningful change.
I work with adults who may be struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, or feeling disconnected from themselves. Many clients come to therapy seeking a deeper understanding of their emotions, patterns, and life experiences. I offer a supportive and non-judgmental space to help clients build self-awareness, process difficulties, and move towards meaningful change.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally stuck, or affected by past trauma?
Many people seek therapy because they feel exhausted by anxiety, overthinking, panic, low mood, or the lasting impact of difficult life experiences. You may appear to be coping on the outside while internally feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you.
I am a BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist and EMDR Accredited Practitioner providing evidence based therapy in a warm, supportive and non judgmental environment where you can feel heard, understood, and supported.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally stuck, or affected by past trauma?
Many people seek therapy because they feel exhausted by anxiety, overthinking, panic, low mood, or the lasting impact of difficult life experiences. You may appear to be coping on the outside while internally feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you.
I am a BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist and EMDR Accredited Practitioner providing evidence based therapy in a warm, supportive and non judgmental environment where you can feel heard, understood, and supported.
I know that seeking out a counsellor can be no easy task, and if you're reading this it's possible that you may have just had enough with feeling the way that you do. Sometimes we all need support in finding a way through, and in offering that support I bring the depth of my expertise and experience as a counsellor. I work with warmth, compassion and integrity, and a genuine desire to help a person tackle the particular difficulties facing them (see my video below). As a therapist I have some 20 years experience in supporting clients of all ages and from diverse backgrounds.
I know that seeking out a counsellor can be no easy task, and if you're reading this it's possible that you may have just had enough with feeling the way that you do. Sometimes we all need support in finding a way through, and in offering that support I bring the depth of my expertise and experience as a counsellor. I work with warmth, compassion and integrity, and a genuine desire to help a person tackle the particular difficulties facing them (see my video below). As a therapist I have some 20 years experience in supporting clients of all ages and from diverse backgrounds.
I am a psychoanalytic psychotherapist with 30 years experience of working with a variety of issues. I am also a supervisor and trainer of counsellors and therapists. You are welcome to visit my website to find out more about me and you can email me
I am a psychoanalytic psychotherapist with 30 years experience of working with a variety of issues. I am also a supervisor and trainer of counsellors and therapists. You are welcome to visit my website to find out more about me and you can email me
Much of my work centres on the quiet ways people lose contact with themselves.
Over twenty years of practice, I’ve seen the same pattern again and again: people who were once alive to their own desires and possibilities grow quieter and more guarded because something happened along the way. Not broken. Just contracted.
I care not only about what caused that contraction, but what it feels like to live inside it. We work with mind and embodied experience — thought and feeling together — gently reconnecting them when they’ve come apart, so new possibilities can begin to come into view.
I bring in literature, image, metaphor, and the
Much of my work centres on the quiet ways people lose contact with themselves.
Over twenty years of practice, I’ve seen the same pattern again and again: people who were once alive to their own desires and possibilities grow quieter and more guarded because something happened along the way. Not broken. Just contracted.
I care not only about what caused that contraction, but what it feels like to live inside it. We work with mind and embodied experience — thought and feeling together — gently reconnecting them when they’ve come apart, so new possibilities can begin to come into view.
I bring in literature, image, metaphor, and the
I am an integrative, trauma informed therapist working with anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, OCD, family and relationship issues, divorce, chronic illness, loss, addiction, sexual and narcissistic abuse, domestic abuse, eating disorders and much more! You will play an active role in your therapy as there is a commitment to building a strong and attuned therapeutic relationship, helping to delve into your challenges and parts of yourself you may not have previously had the opportunity to explore.
I am an integrative, trauma informed therapist working with anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, OCD, family and relationship issues, divorce, chronic illness, loss, addiction, sexual and narcissistic abuse, domestic abuse, eating disorders and much more! You will play an active role in your therapy as there is a commitment to building a strong and attuned therapeutic relationship, helping to delve into your challenges and parts of yourself you may not have previously had the opportunity to explore.
We come to therapy for all sorts of different reasons. Perhaps the most important thing to say is that there is no single, “right” reason. You might come to therapy because things have happened to you, such as a death, a divorce or a loss of something else, like a job. Or perhaps you have specific symptoms or feelings of depression, anxiety, stress, anger, low self-esteem or a lack of confidence. Or you may be experiencing issues in relationships, with people or with other things, e.g. food. Or it may be the case that you can’t pinpoint what’s wrong, things just don’t feel right and life simply isn’t going the way you expected.
We come to therapy for all sorts of different reasons. Perhaps the most important thing to say is that there is no single, “right” reason. You might come to therapy because things have happened to you, such as a death, a divorce or a loss of something else, like a job. Or perhaps you have specific symptoms or feelings of depression, anxiety, stress, anger, low self-esteem or a lack of confidence. Or you may be experiencing issues in relationships, with people or with other things, e.g. food. Or it may be the case that you can’t pinpoint what’s wrong, things just don’t feel right and life simply isn’t going the way you expected.
You've identified that you could use some support so you've taken an important first step. If you're experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues or would like to understand how past or present events are impacting you, then I can help. I will welcome whatever you bring with curiosity rather than judgement, and will offer you with a warm and confidential space where we can explore what's troubling you and together, develop the tools to help you move forward. My aim is to support and empower you!
You've identified that you could use some support so you've taken an important first step. If you're experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues or would like to understand how past or present events are impacting you, then I can help. I will welcome whatever you bring with curiosity rather than judgement, and will offer you with a warm and confidential space where we can explore what's troubling you and together, develop the tools to help you move forward. My aim is to support and empower you!
It may feel daunting trying to find the right therapist, who really understands you, but as the ancient Chinese philosopher, Lao Tazu, said: “the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step”.
Welcome.
Perhaps you feel this is the right time to invest in your own wellbeing.
You might be here because you're feeling stuck in the same patterns.
Because your romantic relationship feels confusing or painful.
Because parenting feels overwhelming — or you're struggling to hold everything together.
Because you're feeling anxious, low, disconnected, or simply not yourself.
It may feel daunting trying to find the right therapist, who really understands you, but as the ancient Chinese philosopher, Lao Tazu, said: “the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step”.
Welcome.
Perhaps you feel this is the right time to invest in your own wellbeing.
You might be here because you're feeling stuck in the same patterns.
Because your romantic relationship feels confusing or painful.
Because parenting feels overwhelming — or you're struggling to hold everything together.
Because you're feeling anxious, low, disconnected, or simply not yourself.
Hi, I'm Jorge. Whatever you may be struggling with, my aim is to help you understand and overcome your struggles, while supporting you in finding your way to a happier and more enriching life. In my practice I work with clients on a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety, low-mood, relationship challenges and family difficulties, low self-esteem, loss, trauma and others. I am a firm believer that counselling is a collaborative process we embark upon together and I offer a genuine commitment to it. I deeply value the relationship I develop with my clients and I believe it to be a key part of the success of the therapy.
Hi, I'm Jorge. Whatever you may be struggling with, my aim is to help you understand and overcome your struggles, while supporting you in finding your way to a happier and more enriching life. In my practice I work with clients on a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety, low-mood, relationship challenges and family difficulties, low self-esteem, loss, trauma and others. I am a firm believer that counselling is a collaborative process we embark upon together and I offer a genuine commitment to it. I deeply value the relationship I develop with my clients and I believe it to be a key part of the success of the therapy.
Sometimes we lose our way a little in life. Perhaps there are aspects in your life that are causing you anxiety, distress, or preventing you from moving forward? In a world full of uncertainty we can often feel overwhelmed, fearful and unsure where to move next. Redundancy, illness, relationship issues, depression and anxiety can often leave us feeling unsafe and lost, and sometimes we just need a helping hand in working through these emotions and patterns in order to start to make sense of the world and ourselves again.
Sometimes we lose our way a little in life. Perhaps there are aspects in your life that are causing you anxiety, distress, or preventing you from moving forward? In a world full of uncertainty we can often feel overwhelmed, fearful and unsure where to move next. Redundancy, illness, relationship issues, depression and anxiety can often leave us feeling unsafe and lost, and sometimes we just need a helping hand in working through these emotions and patterns in order to start to make sense of the world and ourselves again.
Dr Sam Bottrill spent almost a decade working at the world renowned Maudsley Hospital Child & Adolescent Eating Disorder Service supporting teenagers and their families through recovery from Anorexia and Bulimia. Sam has worked privately with clients since 2012, working with adolescents, adults and families with a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, stress, depression, eating disorders, and trauma. Sam also specialises in couples therapy.
Dr Sam Bottrill spent almost a decade working at the world renowned Maudsley Hospital Child & Adolescent Eating Disorder Service supporting teenagers and their families through recovery from Anorexia and Bulimia. Sam has worked privately with clients since 2012, working with adolescents, adults and families with a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, stress, depression, eating disorders, and trauma. Sam also specialises in couples therapy.
High performance can be incredibly rewarding - and incredibly demanding. I work with driven, ambitious individuals who care deeply about performing well - but want some support navigating the world of high-performance. They want to feel steadier and more confident under pressure, and to pursue meaningful goals without sacrificing their wellbeing in the process. I place equal importance on the wellbeing that makes high performance sustainable.
High performance can be incredibly rewarding - and incredibly demanding. I work with driven, ambitious individuals who care deeply about performing well - but want some support navigating the world of high-performance. They want to feel steadier and more confident under pressure, and to pursue meaningful goals without sacrificing their wellbeing in the process. I place equal importance on the wellbeing that makes high performance sustainable.
I am a CBT Psychotherapist with over 20 years experience working with adults, children/adolescents in England and abroad. Using solution- focused strategies from CBT and ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness), I have successfully treated many clients with various forms of anxiety, OCD, depression and life crises. I offer both short and longer term therapy in a safe, non-judgemental and supportive space. The areas I specialise in are: anxieties - GAD, phobias, panic disorder, social anxiety, test anxiety, health anxiety, OCD, trichotillomania, self-esteem, life changes, and depression.
I am a CBT Psychotherapist with over 20 years experience working with adults, children/adolescents in England and abroad. Using solution- focused strategies from CBT and ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness), I have successfully treated many clients with various forms of anxiety, OCD, depression and life crises. I offer both short and longer term therapy in a safe, non-judgemental and supportive space. The areas I specialise in are: anxieties - GAD, phobias, panic disorder, social anxiety, test anxiety, health anxiety, OCD, trichotillomania, self-esteem, life changes, and depression.
When you accept yourself for who you are, you are able to greatly enhance your life. Let me support you through this process to be heard. I work with children, adolescents and adults with anxiety, relationship issues, depression, panic disorders, anger issues, bereavement and loss, and many other issues. Let's talk, I provide the space and safety for you to explore anything that might be challenging you. I am emphatic, insightful and non-judgemental. My aim is to build a trusting therapeutic relationship with you to enable you to explore your thoughts and emotions which can provide
understanding as well as promote personal growth.
When you accept yourself for who you are, you are able to greatly enhance your life. Let me support you through this process to be heard. I work with children, adolescents and adults with anxiety, relationship issues, depression, panic disorders, anger issues, bereavement and loss, and many other issues. Let's talk, I provide the space and safety for you to explore anything that might be challenging you. I am emphatic, insightful and non-judgemental. My aim is to build a trusting therapeutic relationship with you to enable you to explore your thoughts and emotions which can provide
understanding as well as promote personal growth.
Talking through problems is a good thing to do, but sometimes we know that those closest to us aren’t necessarily the easiest or best to hold all that we are thinking and feeling. Therapy can fill that space within a context of safety, trust and empathy. I am a qualified integrative therapist with experience of working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds. For me, the key is in ensuring that you feel heard and understood so that in turn, you can discern the right steps forward that you want to make in your own life.
Talking through problems is a good thing to do, but sometimes we know that those closest to us aren’t necessarily the easiest or best to hold all that we are thinking and feeling. Therapy can fill that space within a context of safety, trust and empathy. I am a qualified integrative therapist with experience of working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds. For me, the key is in ensuring that you feel heard and understood so that in turn, you can discern the right steps forward that you want to make in your own life.
I am a relatable therapist with extensive experience in addressing a wide range of psychological concerns. My practice is open to individuals, couples, and families seeking support with relationship dynamics, parenting challenges, and personal struggles. I specialise in helping clients with relational issues, anxiety, depression, anger management, grief, identity and immigration concerns, as well as life cycle transitions such as pre-marriage and marriage counselling, parenting, menopause, and retirement.
I am a relatable therapist with extensive experience in addressing a wide range of psychological concerns. My practice is open to individuals, couples, and families seeking support with relationship dynamics, parenting challenges, and personal struggles. I specialise in helping clients with relational issues, anxiety, depression, anger management, grief, identity and immigration concerns, as well as life cycle transitions such as pre-marriage and marriage counselling, parenting, menopause, and retirement.
Hi and welcome. I know how daunting it can be to start therapy but we can work together to explore your current difficulties, looking at them through a new lens so you have greater insight and perspective. By building a warm & trusting relationship with you I can enable you to feel heard and understood, make sense of your feelings or maybe understand why you are not feeling, gain greater insight into your inner emotional world, accept those parts of yourself you may not like, help you to manage difficult people and teach you how to turn off your inner 'critical voice' so you become more forgiving and kinder to yourself and others.
Hi and welcome. I know how daunting it can be to start therapy but we can work together to explore your current difficulties, looking at them through a new lens so you have greater insight and perspective. By building a warm & trusting relationship with you I can enable you to feel heard and understood, make sense of your feelings or maybe understand why you are not feeling, gain greater insight into your inner emotional world, accept those parts of yourself you may not like, help you to manage difficult people and teach you how to turn off your inner 'critical voice' so you become more forgiving and kinder to yourself and others.
I am an integrative Psychotherapist and can help you with your difficulties and needs to live to your full potential. At some point we all find life difficult to navigate. We may be feeling sad, anxious, anguished, stuck, angry or in despair, and this is where therapy can help us.
I am an integrative Psychotherapist and can help you with your difficulties and needs to live to your full potential. At some point we all find life difficult to navigate. We may be feeling sad, anxious, anguished, stuck, angry or in despair, and this is where therapy can help us.
I work with teens, adults and older adults seeking help with a range of difficulties such as common mental health struggles, addiction and neurodiversity (including assessments).
Hello and welcome, I am glad you have found me.
Life can be challenging and you may have found yourself struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety or low mood. You may be stuck in unhelpful coping patterns, such as self-criticism, rumination or addiction. You might be having unusual experiences that you find hard to make sense of. You may be wanting to understand yourself better and to make sense of the struggles you face. Or you could be feeling flat, overwhelmed or stuck in a rut, struggling with burnout and direction in life.
We all struggle, it is part of human nature, but you don't need to go through this alone.
I work with teens, adults and older adults seeking help with a range of difficulties such as common mental health struggles, addiction and neurodiversity (including assessments).
Hello and welcome, I am glad you have found me.
Life can be challenging and you may have found yourself struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety or low mood. You may be stuck in unhelpful coping patterns, such as self-criticism, rumination or addiction. You might be having unusual experiences that you find hard to make sense of. You may be wanting to understand yourself better and to make sense of the struggles you face. Or you could be feeling flat, overwhelmed or stuck in a rut, struggling with burnout and direction in life.
We all struggle, it is part of human nature, but you don't need to go through this alone.
Nearby Seniors Counsellors Searches for Barnet
- Borehamwood
- Bushey
- Cheshunt
- Cuffley
- Edgware
- Enfield
- Hatfield
- Potters Bar
- Radlett
- Shenley
- Stanmore
- Waltham Cross
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.