Counselling for Elderly in Barnsley
There are lots of reasons why someone may come for counselling. It may be that they are trying to come to terms with a loss or are finding it difficult to cope with the stresses of everyday life. It could be their past is affecting daily life. You may be experiencing difficulties in your relationships or having sexual problems. This could be erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation, vaginismus, painful sex or loss of desire. I am Kink-friendly and aware. As a skilled integrative Therapist, I offer a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space to explore difficulties in a confidential environment.
There are lots of reasons why someone may come for counselling. It may be that they are trying to come to terms with a loss or are finding it difficult to cope with the stresses of everyday life. It could be their past is affecting daily life. You may be experiencing difficulties in your relationships or having sexual problems. This could be erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation, vaginismus, painful sex or loss of desire. I am Kink-friendly and aware. As a skilled integrative Therapist, I offer a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space to explore difficulties in a confidential environment.
Hi, My name is Dyon! I believe in the innate potential within each person to grow and evolve. My mission is to create a safe, nurturing environment where you can explore your inner world and tackle personal challenges with confidence. Based in the UK, I currently offer online and remote counselling, providing flexibility to fit your schedule. While I recommend weekly sessions for consistency, I’m happy to accommodate fortnightly sessions if that better suits your needs. Together, we’ll work at your pace towards meaningful change.
Hi, My name is Dyon! I believe in the innate potential within each person to grow and evolve. My mission is to create a safe, nurturing environment where you can explore your inner world and tackle personal challenges with confidence. Based in the UK, I currently offer online and remote counselling, providing flexibility to fit your schedule. While I recommend weekly sessions for consistency, I’m happy to accommodate fortnightly sessions if that better suits your needs. Together, we’ll work at your pace towards meaningful change.
Hello! Nice to meet you! I'm Natalie (Nat)—an integrative therapist based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Welcome to Spectrum Counselling. I am a registered member of the B.A.C.P. I offer a safe, kind, and non-judgmental counselling services. I embrace neurodiversity as I have years of personal and professional experience. ADHD, ADD, Autism, Dyslexia and other cognitive conditions (diagnosed and undiagnosed.) However, it is your experience that counts. It can be difficult to Reach out and I am here for you to listen and understand your needs.
Hello! Nice to meet you! I'm Natalie (Nat)—an integrative therapist based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Welcome to Spectrum Counselling. I am a registered member of the B.A.C.P. I offer a safe, kind, and non-judgmental counselling services. I embrace neurodiversity as I have years of personal and professional experience. ADHD, ADD, Autism, Dyslexia and other cognitive conditions (diagnosed and undiagnosed.) However, it is your experience that counts. It can be difficult to Reach out and I am here for you to listen and understand your needs.
Hi, I am a mature counsellor working online, by phone and in person. Many life transitions are the catalyst for seeking help. Talking to me in a unjudged safe space can help you provide the answers, unpicking a lifetimes hurt and shame. Working through the jumble of memories, people who have caused you harm and spoken critical words takes its toll and won’t go away by just ignoring it.
Our own self criticism can eat away at the successes. I can help you make sense of it and move forward with your life’s goals that you deserve finally.
Hi, I am a mature counsellor working online, by phone and in person. Many life transitions are the catalyst for seeking help. Talking to me in a unjudged safe space can help you provide the answers, unpicking a lifetimes hurt and shame. Working through the jumble of memories, people who have caused you harm and spoken critical words takes its toll and won’t go away by just ignoring it.
Our own self criticism can eat away at the successes. I can help you make sense of it and move forward with your life’s goals that you deserve finally.
I provide person‑centred art psychotherapy for clients living with disabilities, chronic pain, long‑term health conditions, and mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and low self‑esteem.
Art psychotherapy can be valuable even if you feel unsure about creativity or don’t see yourself as “artistic.” The focus is not on producing artwork but on using materials to explore experiences, process difficult thoughts, and gain clarity from a different perspective. Creative expression can offer a safe, accessible way to communicate feelings that may be hard to put into words.
I provide person‑centred art psychotherapy for clients living with disabilities, chronic pain, long‑term health conditions, and mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and low self‑esteem.
Art psychotherapy can be valuable even if you feel unsure about creativity or don’t see yourself as “artistic.” The focus is not on producing artwork but on using materials to explore experiences, process difficult thoughts, and gain clarity from a different perspective. Creative expression can offer a safe, accessible way to communicate feelings that may be hard to put into words.
You may be struggling to manage your worries, thoughts and feelings or behaviours, possibly as a result of a crisis such as a bereavement, loss of a job or difficulties in a relationship. You might feel you are lacking in confidence, that life is getting on top of you and you'd like someone to talk to...someone who will also support you to manage those difficult feelings and help you to find ways to feel better.
You may be struggling to manage your worries, thoughts and feelings or behaviours, possibly as a result of a crisis such as a bereavement, loss of a job or difficulties in a relationship. You might feel you are lacking in confidence, that life is getting on top of you and you'd like someone to talk to...someone who will also support you to manage those difficult feelings and help you to find ways to feel better.
As a fully qualified therapist and Registered member of the BACP, I am committed to providing ethical support tailored to you, the client. You are at the core of the process; I will follow your lead, working at a pace that feels comfortable for you, and together we will find the most suitable style of counselling to address your concerns. Whilst my practice has a strong foundation in person-centred counselling, I am dedicated to ongoing training and professional development, allowing me to draw from a diverse range of approaches, ensuring that you receive the best possible support for your circumstances.
As a fully qualified therapist and Registered member of the BACP, I am committed to providing ethical support tailored to you, the client. You are at the core of the process; I will follow your lead, working at a pace that feels comfortable for you, and together we will find the most suitable style of counselling to address your concerns. Whilst my practice has a strong foundation in person-centred counselling, I am dedicated to ongoing training and professional development, allowing me to draw from a diverse range of approaches, ensuring that you receive the best possible support for your circumstances.
Hello, I'm Lauren! I often work with children and families through creative expression. I have experience working with individuals with communication difficulties, additional needs, autism and learning disabilities. Adults can benefit through being playful in art therapy, which allows you to learn more about yourself through metaphor and symbolism. My approach is psychodynamic which assumes our present behaviour is based upon our previous experiences. I aim to support my clients to understand themselves better and discover the reasoning behind certain behaviours.
Hello, I'm Lauren! I often work with children and families through creative expression. I have experience working with individuals with communication difficulties, additional needs, autism and learning disabilities. Adults can benefit through being playful in art therapy, which allows you to learn more about yourself through metaphor and symbolism. My approach is psychodynamic which assumes our present behaviour is based upon our previous experiences. I aim to support my clients to understand themselves better and discover the reasoning behind certain behaviours.
I am an Integrative Counsellor, this means that I can alter my way of working to better suit my client's personal needs. Working this way means that I can bring different skills and theories into session that I feel my client may benefit from rather sticking to just one counselling theory. I believe that a counselling journey needs to as unique as the person embarking on it. The aim of my counselling service is to help people work towards a brighter future, one step at a time. When working on your mental health, people think of this long scary process, what I aim to do is break this journey down into steps, keeping you in control.
I am an Integrative Counsellor, this means that I can alter my way of working to better suit my client's personal needs. Working this way means that I can bring different skills and theories into session that I feel my client may benefit from rather sticking to just one counselling theory. I believe that a counselling journey needs to as unique as the person embarking on it. The aim of my counselling service is to help people work towards a brighter future, one step at a time. When working on your mental health, people think of this long scary process, what I aim to do is break this journey down into steps, keeping you in control.
Counsellor & Coach.
On the outside, you navigate high-pressure environments with ease. On the inside, chronic stress has become a quiet storm, reshaping your relationship with food, work, and your own identity. Whether you are trapped in a cycle of emotional eating or utterly exhausted by professional burnout, you don’t need another checklist. You need a space to safely unravel the pressure. With 10+ years of experience, I provide a high-standard, trauma-informed space for individuals navigating a chaotic relationship with food, ongoing stress, and career burnout.
Counsellor & Coach.
On the outside, you navigate high-pressure environments with ease. On the inside, chronic stress has become a quiet storm, reshaping your relationship with food, work, and your own identity. Whether you are trapped in a cycle of emotional eating or utterly exhausted by professional burnout, you don’t need another checklist. You need a space to safely unravel the pressure. With 10+ years of experience, I provide a high-standard, trauma-informed space for individuals navigating a chaotic relationship with food, ongoing stress, and career burnout.
Hi, I’m Charlotte - I provide online therapy where you can be truly safe, completely yourself and come exactly as you are! I’m here whenever you’re ready, whether it’s for anxiety, OCD, panic, ADHD, stress, burnout, low mood or overwhelmed by life.
It’s completely exhausting when your mind won’t switch off and everything feels heavy, even if you’re putting on a brave face to the world. If you’re tired of just surviving through those tough days, please know you don’t have to navigate them alone! We can take it one step at a time and untangle what’s going on together, so life starts to feel a bit lighter and easier to manage.
Hi, I’m Charlotte - I provide online therapy where you can be truly safe, completely yourself and come exactly as you are! I’m here whenever you’re ready, whether it’s for anxiety, OCD, panic, ADHD, stress, burnout, low mood or overwhelmed by life.
It’s completely exhausting when your mind won’t switch off and everything feels heavy, even if you’re putting on a brave face to the world. If you’re tired of just surviving through those tough days, please know you don’t have to navigate them alone! We can take it one step at a time and untangle what’s going on together, so life starts to feel a bit lighter and easier to manage.
I work with young people, adults and elderly.
Are you trying to make sense of your life right now, and don't understand what's happening or why you're not coping so well with every day life? Perhaps you feel alone from a loss or breakdown of a relationship. There could be events from your past that interfere in your life today, do you wish to explore and understand why this is happening? Maybe your emotions are becoming increasingly difficult to cope with. Are you finding your relationship with family or friends difficult or strained or perhaps you'd like to feel more confident. These are some of the challenges we face and perhaps you would like some help to overcome these.
I work with young people, adults and elderly.
Are you trying to make sense of your life right now, and don't understand what's happening or why you're not coping so well with every day life? Perhaps you feel alone from a loss or breakdown of a relationship. There could be events from your past that interfere in your life today, do you wish to explore and understand why this is happening? Maybe your emotions are becoming increasingly difficult to cope with. Are you finding your relationship with family or friends difficult or strained or perhaps you'd like to feel more confident. These are some of the challenges we face and perhaps you would like some help to overcome these.
Hi I'm Shelly.
I'm a COSRT accredited & UKCP Registered therapist. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling confused or stuck in their relationships or sexual lives. You may be struggling with desire, sexual confidence, intimacy, or repeating relationship patterns that leave you feeling disconnected or unsure of yourself. Others come after difficult experiences or trauma that have affected how safe or comfortable they feel with closeness or touch.
Hi I'm Shelly.
I'm a COSRT accredited & UKCP Registered therapist. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling confused or stuck in their relationships or sexual lives. You may be struggling with desire, sexual confidence, intimacy, or repeating relationship patterns that leave you feeling disconnected or unsure of yourself. Others come after difficult experiences or trauma that have affected how safe or comfortable they feel with closeness or touch.
Hello, and a warm welcome. I'm an experienced, accredited therapist and EMDR Practitioner. At the heart of my work is a deep sense of empathy and a trauma-informed approach that honours each person's unique story, pace, and healing journey. With warmth and care, I’ll support you on your journey toward the changes you want to see in your life. Together, we’ll explore your experiences, make sense of your challenges, and find practical steps to build resilience, healthy coping strategies, and a deeper understanding of yourself.
Hello, and a warm welcome. I'm an experienced, accredited therapist and EMDR Practitioner. At the heart of my work is a deep sense of empathy and a trauma-informed approach that honours each person's unique story, pace, and healing journey. With warmth and care, I’ll support you on your journey toward the changes you want to see in your life. Together, we’ll explore your experiences, make sense of your challenges, and find practical steps to build resilience, healthy coping strategies, and a deeper understanding of yourself.
Most clients contact us with surface negative symptoms or challenges. Every client is totally unique, therefore our truly one-off, made-to-measure approach is needed and always provided. Most clients help us to slowly identify the real current trigger(s), creating the negative presenting symptoms or challenges. Finally, our last step in helping you gain a positive, confident and happier future, is to discover your deepest root causes, which created the very first trigger(s). To put it simply, our driving force from day one is to help you quickly ensure you gain much improved: thinking, feeling and behaviour.
Most clients contact us with surface negative symptoms or challenges. Every client is totally unique, therefore our truly one-off, made-to-measure approach is needed and always provided. Most clients help us to slowly identify the real current trigger(s), creating the negative presenting symptoms or challenges. Finally, our last step in helping you gain a positive, confident and happier future, is to discover your deepest root causes, which created the very first trigger(s). To put it simply, our driving force from day one is to help you quickly ensure you gain much improved: thinking, feeling and behaviour.
I am an experienced, well-established BACP registered, and NCPS accredited registrant counsellor and supervisor with over 16 years of experience in private practice in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. I accept private clients, including those covered by BUPA and AVIVA, offering face-to-face and online sessions. Whilst my focus is on anxiety and stress management, I have extensive experience in supporting clients through issues related to abuse, addiction, and bereavement. I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other therapeutic modalities to help clients develop practical strategies to regain control of their lives and find peace.
I am an experienced, well-established BACP registered, and NCPS accredited registrant counsellor and supervisor with over 16 years of experience in private practice in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. I accept private clients, including those covered by BUPA and AVIVA, offering face-to-face and online sessions. Whilst my focus is on anxiety and stress management, I have extensive experience in supporting clients through issues related to abuse, addiction, and bereavement. I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other therapeutic modalities to help clients develop practical strategies to regain control of their lives and find peace.
I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, EMDR and DBT Practitioner. My background is in mental health nursing (since 1997!). I have extensive experience in working with clients struggling with emotional regulation, anxiety, complex trauma and a range of common mental health problems. I am the founder and director of Yorkshire Psychotherapy Ltd, a private therapy practice and have a team of associates that work with children, adolescents and adults.
I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, EMDR and DBT Practitioner. My background is in mental health nursing (since 1997!). I have extensive experience in working with clients struggling with emotional regulation, anxiety, complex trauma and a range of common mental health problems. I am the founder and director of Yorkshire Psychotherapy Ltd, a private therapy practice and have a team of associates that work with children, adolescents and adults.
I am an experienced integrative psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, teacher/trainer, and registered MNCPS (Acc.) based in Barnsley, working face-to-face and online. A naturally relaxed, warm, and reflective individual, I aim to provide non-judgemental, encouraging support, and to assist in exploring and moving forward with issues causing you difficulty. I provide short and long-term therapy.
I have worked for services within the charity sector, and I currently work as a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor in private practice. I also deliver teaching on a L4 therapeutic diploma course.
I am an experienced integrative psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, teacher/trainer, and registered MNCPS (Acc.) based in Barnsley, working face-to-face and online. A naturally relaxed, warm, and reflective individual, I aim to provide non-judgemental, encouraging support, and to assist in exploring and moving forward with issues causing you difficulty. I provide short and long-term therapy.
I have worked for services within the charity sector, and I currently work as a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor in private practice. I also deliver teaching on a L4 therapeutic diploma course.
My practice is built for adults who feel a deep friction between how they function on the outside and how they feel within. I specialise in working with the chaotic executive dysfunction and burnout of adult ADHD; the exhausting, high-control cycles of eating disorders and body distress; and the unique identity pressures faced by athletes and high performers. Alongside these specialisms, I regularly work with clients navigating everyday challenges - like chronic anxiety, relationship changes, or work stress. If you value a down-to-earth space without clinical stuffiness, you are in the right place.
My practice is built for adults who feel a deep friction between how they function on the outside and how they feel within. I specialise in working with the chaotic executive dysfunction and burnout of adult ADHD; the exhausting, high-control cycles of eating disorders and body distress; and the unique identity pressures faced by athletes and high performers. Alongside these specialisms, I regularly work with clients navigating everyday challenges - like chronic anxiety, relationship changes, or work stress. If you value a down-to-earth space without clinical stuffiness, you are in the right place.
My role, as a psychodynamic therapist, is to provide an environment that is confidential and safe. This is why I do what I do. I provide an outside perspective to help you understand how your past influences present behaviours; your use of defences to avoid reality and awareness of how unconscious reoccurrence operates in your life. With your assistance my aim is to develop different strategies in making better choices to existing problems and explore beliefs of past feelings, memories. This doesn’t mean all your life is broken, but certain grey areas compromising the relationships you’re having with self and others.
My role, as a psychodynamic therapist, is to provide an environment that is confidential and safe. This is why I do what I do. I provide an outside perspective to help you understand how your past influences present behaviours; your use of defences to avoid reality and awareness of how unconscious reoccurrence operates in your life. With your assistance my aim is to develop different strategies in making better choices to existing problems and explore beliefs of past feelings, memories. This doesn’t mean all your life is broken, but certain grey areas compromising the relationships you’re having with self and others.
Nearby Seniors Counsellors Searches for Barnsley
- Batley
- Castleford
- Crosspool
- Dewsbury
- Doncaster
- Holmfirth
- Mexborough
- Mirfield
- Pontefract
- Rotherham
- Sheffield
- Wakefield
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.