Counselling for Seniors in Beaminster
Stuck? Overwhelmed? Burnt out? Feeling vulnerable? I offer a sensitive, confidential and compassionate approach and believe that looking for help can be hard. How to work out what to do or where to go next? Let’s connect and see where that takes you. I can help with a wide range of issues including anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, grief ...
Stuck? Overwhelmed? Burnt out? Feeling vulnerable? I offer a sensitive, confidential and compassionate approach and believe that looking for help can be hard. How to work out what to do or where to go next? Let’s connect and see where that takes you. I can help with a wide range of issues including anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, grief ...
When life feels overwhelming and hard, it's not because you are doing it wrong, but because it actually is hard!
I offer Nurturing Psychotherapy and Counselling to help you find your way forward. Combining Relational and Integrative, Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy, with Behavioural Psychology, I can help bring deeper insight into what you are experiencing or what has happened in the past. I am based in Morecombelake in Dorset and work online too.
We can work together to understand your feelings, thoughts and behaviours, as you learn new ways of coping, which make life not only bearable, but enjoyable again.
When life feels overwhelming and hard, it's not because you are doing it wrong, but because it actually is hard!
I offer Nurturing Psychotherapy and Counselling to help you find your way forward. Combining Relational and Integrative, Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy, with Behavioural Psychology, I can help bring deeper insight into what you are experiencing or what has happened in the past. I am based in Morecombelake in Dorset and work online too.
We can work together to understand your feelings, thoughts and behaviours, as you learn new ways of coping, which make life not only bearable, but enjoyable again.
I work particularly with anxiety, depression, trauma and loss; loss of belonging and cultural identity as well as loss through bereavement including childhood bereavement. Influenced by the work of Carl Jung and by the writings of Annie Dillard, John O'Donohue and Richard Rohr among others, I make room for the soulful and the creative in my work. A qualified psychotherapist and psychotherapeutic counsellor, I am a member of UK Counsellors and Psychotherapists (UKCP) and registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I have Diplomas in Integrative Transpersonal Psychotherapy and Counselling.
I work particularly with anxiety, depression, trauma and loss; loss of belonging and cultural identity as well as loss through bereavement including childhood bereavement. Influenced by the work of Carl Jung and by the writings of Annie Dillard, John O'Donohue and Richard Rohr among others, I make room for the soulful and the creative in my work. A qualified psychotherapist and psychotherapeutic counsellor, I am a member of UK Counsellors and Psychotherapists (UKCP) and registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I have Diplomas in Integrative Transpersonal Psychotherapy and Counselling.
Are you feeling that you need a supportive relationship to help with issues in your life? At different times in life we may feel overwhelmed, alone or stuck and it can help to talk in a non judgemental setting. You may be considering therapy for many reasons and the first step is to just make contact. This can bring feelings of nervousness but it can also be a very exciting moment. You can ask for the help and support you need. It’s very important that you feel completely comfortable with your counsellor, that they are a person you can share all of yourself with.
Are you feeling that you need a supportive relationship to help with issues in your life? At different times in life we may feel overwhelmed, alone or stuck and it can help to talk in a non judgemental setting. You may be considering therapy for many reasons and the first step is to just make contact. This can bring feelings of nervousness but it can also be a very exciting moment. You can ask for the help and support you need. It’s very important that you feel completely comfortable with your counsellor, that they are a person you can share all of yourself with.
I work with clients navigating the pain of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. These challenges may sometimes express themselves in unhealthy coping mechnanisms, such as addiction, self sabotage and social isolation. I support clients to build self-belief and to move forward with optimism, hope and authenticity. My work also supports individuals in addiction recovery, guiding them to understand and accept themselves so they can live a fuller, more confident life
My approach is compassionate and grounded, focused on supporting you to feel understood, more self confident and in control of where you want your life to take you.
I work with clients navigating the pain of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. These challenges may sometimes express themselves in unhealthy coping mechnanisms, such as addiction, self sabotage and social isolation. I support clients to build self-belief and to move forward with optimism, hope and authenticity. My work also supports individuals in addiction recovery, guiding them to understand and accept themselves so they can live a fuller, more confident life
My approach is compassionate and grounded, focused on supporting you to feel understood, more self confident and in control of where you want your life to take you.
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I am a calm, approachable, empathic, and grounded counsellor with 8 years' experience. I have found that no matter who you are, what you have been through or are currently going through in life being genuinely heard and understood by someone else is a deeply healing process which often brings relief, calmness, and clarity. Wrestling with intense thoughts and feelings on your own can be utterly exhausting and can often leave you feeling stuck or going round in circles but having a safe and confidential space to share with a trusted professional can lead to surprising breakthroughs and a deeper understanding of yourself & your issues.
I am a calm, approachable, empathic, and grounded counsellor with 8 years' experience. I have found that no matter who you are, what you have been through or are currently going through in life being genuinely heard and understood by someone else is a deeply healing process which often brings relief, calmness, and clarity. Wrestling with intense thoughts and feelings on your own can be utterly exhausting and can often leave you feeling stuck or going round in circles but having a safe and confidential space to share with a trusted professional can lead to surprising breakthroughs and a deeper understanding of yourself & your issues.
If you are feeling that you need help in your life for whatever reason, perhaps in your relationship, family dynamic, a work situation, with depression, anxiety or your mental health; for significant loss or past or present trauma; if life is just too challenging to cope with; if the way ahead feels uncertain; if you are without hope and feeling isolated or overwhelmed; or if you simply want to explore a problem or experience to help your general wellbeing and happiness, we can work together.
If you are feeling that you need help in your life for whatever reason, perhaps in your relationship, family dynamic, a work situation, with depression, anxiety or your mental health; for significant loss or past or present trauma; if life is just too challenging to cope with; if the way ahead feels uncertain; if you are without hope and feeling isolated or overwhelmed; or if you simply want to explore a problem or experience to help your general wellbeing and happiness, we can work together.
In our daily lives there can be times that we find we have problems that are difficult to endure and even harder to share. I offer appropriate individual therapies aimed at your own personal needs in a confidential and safe environment, where we can work together with respect and the time needed for you to explore your own emotions and work towards a positive outcome.
In our daily lives there can be times that we find we have problems that are difficult to endure and even harder to share. I offer appropriate individual therapies aimed at your own personal needs in a confidential and safe environment, where we can work together with respect and the time needed for you to explore your own emotions and work towards a positive outcome.
Hello and thank you for reading my page. It is very hard to know who to choose so I hope you pick up on my compassion, experience and understanding as a counsellor. I work the Crescent, and can also offer fortnightly sessions. As an experienced, counsellor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional I can help you work through many issues. I will be right by your side as we explore what is troubling you. I can work with issues and the effects of negative childhood and adult experiences, such as relationship issues, low self-worth and assertiveness. I offer kindness, understanding and creative sessions to help gain insight.
Hello and thank you for reading my page. It is very hard to know who to choose so I hope you pick up on my compassion, experience and understanding as a counsellor. I work the Crescent, and can also offer fortnightly sessions. As an experienced, counsellor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional I can help you work through many issues. I will be right by your side as we explore what is troubling you. I can work with issues and the effects of negative childhood and adult experiences, such as relationship issues, low self-worth and assertiveness. I offer kindness, understanding and creative sessions to help gain insight.
Psychotherapy for men is vital as many face silent pressures around work, family, and identity. Therapy offers a safe space to explore emotions, relationships, and challenges, helping men manage stress, build resilience, and create balance in their personal and professional lives. I work with men facing challenges such as addiction, sexuality, sex, relationships, anxiety, depression, loss, and midlife transitions. Together we explore the deeper struggles beneath the surface, creating a safe, non-judgmental space to build resilience, and find healthier ways of coping and connecting.
Psychotherapy for men is vital as many face silent pressures around work, family, and identity. Therapy offers a safe space to explore emotions, relationships, and challenges, helping men manage stress, build resilience, and create balance in their personal and professional lives. I work with men facing challenges such as addiction, sexuality, sex, relationships, anxiety, depression, loss, and midlife transitions. Together we explore the deeper struggles beneath the surface, creating a safe, non-judgmental space to build resilience, and find healthier ways of coping and connecting.
The many challenges and changes women face throughout their lifetime aren't simple or straightforward. We are different from men, physiologically and psychologically. At the best of times, it can feel like we are run by our hormonal cycles and emotions- each week feeling different from the next.
In peri-menopause, this can intensify even more. Then menopause begins and it can genuinely feel like a personality change - like something in you dies and you don't know yet what will come to replace it. You simply don't recognise yourself anymore.
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The many challenges and changes women face throughout their lifetime aren't simple or straightforward. We are different from men, physiologically and psychologically. At the best of times, it can feel like we are run by our hormonal cycles and emotions- each week feeling different from the next.
In peri-menopause, this can intensify even more. Then menopause begins and it can genuinely feel like a personality change - like something in you dies and you don't know yet what will come to replace it. You simply don't recognise yourself anymore.
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I offer a warm, safe and confidential space for you to be listened to. I work at your pace, helping you to explore what you really want, both from the counselling therapy and then concentrating more specifically, on areas of your life that you'd like to change or improve. If you have problems that keep going around and around in your head. If you are unhappy and can't identify why. If you are really struggling to cope with life, then Counselling can offer an amazingly good emotional release. Offering you the comfort of feeling truly listened to, empathised with and not judged.
I offer a warm, safe and confidential space for you to be listened to. I work at your pace, helping you to explore what you really want, both from the counselling therapy and then concentrating more specifically, on areas of your life that you'd like to change or improve. If you have problems that keep going around and around in your head. If you are unhappy and can't identify why. If you are really struggling to cope with life, then Counselling can offer an amazingly good emotional release. Offering you the comfort of feeling truly listened to, empathised with and not judged.
I believe in the transformative power of being truly heard and reaching greater understanding, with someone who meets you with kindness.
So whatever it is that brings you to therapy, I hope we will build a trusting relationship where you feel free to explore things openly together.
I am pleased to offer walking and nature therapy - this is a usual psychotherapy session but outdoors in a natural setting.
I believe in the transformative power of being truly heard and reaching greater understanding, with someone who meets you with kindness.
So whatever it is that brings you to therapy, I hope we will build a trusting relationship where you feel free to explore things openly together.
I am pleased to offer walking and nature therapy - this is a usual psychotherapy session but outdoors in a natural setting.
I’m Karen Janas, an integrative counsellor working with adults, couples, and young people experiencing a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties. You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low, or exhausted, perhaps holding everything together for others while inside you feel unheard or stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand. You might be living with low mood or depression, navigating burnout, grief, menopause, or struggling with difficult relationships, including your relationship with food or with yourself. Life may feel more about surviving than living, and you’re tired of carrying it all alone.
I’m Karen Janas, an integrative counsellor working with adults, couples, and young people experiencing a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties. You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low, or exhausted, perhaps holding everything together for others while inside you feel unheard or stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand. You might be living with low mood or depression, navigating burnout, grief, menopause, or struggling with difficult relationships, including your relationship with food or with yourself. Life may feel more about surviving than living, and you’re tired of carrying it all alone.
My intention is for you to feel truly heard and understood. I offer counselling for self-growth as well as when facing difficult experiences. With gentle and skilled support, I help you tell your story while learning to reflect honestly on yourself, explore patterns and face fears to enable you to find new ways of doing things. Using a person-centred approach that provides space to grow, I support you to develop self-esteem, confidence and self-awareness, feel stronger and gain greater insights to become increasingly autonomous and secure in the decisions you make. My aim is to help you discover positive ways of moving forward.
My intention is for you to feel truly heard and understood. I offer counselling for self-growth as well as when facing difficult experiences. With gentle and skilled support, I help you tell your story while learning to reflect honestly on yourself, explore patterns and face fears to enable you to find new ways of doing things. Using a person-centred approach that provides space to grow, I support you to develop self-esteem, confidence and self-awareness, feel stronger and gain greater insights to become increasingly autonomous and secure in the decisions you make. My aim is to help you discover positive ways of moving forward.
Having a fulfilling and lasting relationship is something we all aspire to, but it isn't always easy. Relationships can go wrong for all sorts of reasons and it's difficult to know where to go for help. In my work as a sex and relationship therapist, I work with both couples and individuals to not only get your relationship back on track and improve communication, but also to help it develop so that it achieves its full potential. Often, problems in a relationship can be an opportunity to develop it so get in touch with me if you need some help either to heal a crisis or to make your relationship the best it can be.
Having a fulfilling and lasting relationship is something we all aspire to, but it isn't always easy. Relationships can go wrong for all sorts of reasons and it's difficult to know where to go for help. In my work as a sex and relationship therapist, I work with both couples and individuals to not only get your relationship back on track and improve communication, but also to help it develop so that it achieves its full potential. Often, problems in a relationship can be an opportunity to develop it so get in touch with me if you need some help either to heal a crisis or to make your relationship the best it can be.
Hello, I counsel in person in Dorchester in Dorset but also online, or by telephone for wherever you may be. I can provide a trusting and confidential relationship in which to explore and process any problems or challenges you might be experiencing. There are no issues too big or too small, if they are holding you back from living a fulfilling and satisfying life, they are worth talking about. Counselling provides a non-judgemental, non-biased space to do this, allowing for and encouraging fresh perspectives, providing an opportunity to untangle complicated thoughts and feelings, to promote healing and to develop self-awareness.
Hello, I counsel in person in Dorchester in Dorset but also online, or by telephone for wherever you may be. I can provide a trusting and confidential relationship in which to explore and process any problems or challenges you might be experiencing. There are no issues too big or too small, if they are holding you back from living a fulfilling and satisfying life, they are worth talking about. Counselling provides a non-judgemental, non-biased space to do this, allowing for and encouraging fresh perspectives, providing an opportunity to untangle complicated thoughts and feelings, to promote healing and to develop self-awareness.
Life is full of thresholds, and stepping over them can bring more questions than answers. You may be navigating the loss of a loved one or a relationship, a midlife shift such as perimenopause or a lack of direction that’s hard to name. Perhaps something within you is changing but the people around you haven’t caught up. You may be noticing grief, anger, anxiety or simply a sense that something needs attention. This may include exploring your neurodivergent identity or the layered griefs of being childless not by choice. Therapy offers a steady space to explore what is happening within you and begin to find your way forward.
Life is full of thresholds, and stepping over them can bring more questions than answers. You may be navigating the loss of a loved one or a relationship, a midlife shift such as perimenopause or a lack of direction that’s hard to name. Perhaps something within you is changing but the people around you haven’t caught up. You may be noticing grief, anger, anxiety or simply a sense that something needs attention. This may include exploring your neurodivergent identity or the layered griefs of being childless not by choice. Therapy offers a steady space to explore what is happening within you and begin to find your way forward.
Clients generally come to me when they are struggling with some aspect of their emotions, thoughts or behaviour. My aim is to help my client with accepting or changing some aspect of these three areas. Every client comes with unique issues and from my seat I view the issues as one, "a block in the road to wellness". I am keenly aware that all clients come with individual goals and I am here to help. Many of my clients use the phrase “I just want to feel better". This is my hope for everyone who engages with me in therapy. Together we will unpack what this really means, and develop a plan of how to make it happen.
Clients generally come to me when they are struggling with some aspect of their emotions, thoughts or behaviour. My aim is to help my client with accepting or changing some aspect of these three areas. Every client comes with unique issues and from my seat I view the issues as one, "a block in the road to wellness". I am keenly aware that all clients come with individual goals and I am here to help. Many of my clients use the phrase “I just want to feel better". This is my hope for everyone who engages with me in therapy. Together we will unpack what this really means, and develop a plan of how to make it happen.
Trauma is the invisible force that shapes our lives."
I guide people through the complex emotional and physical effects of traumatic experiences and stress.
I integrate my professional training and personal insights into a therapeutic approach which is led by an intention to:
- understand the unique and complex experiences of your life
- support you in your goals and with the challenges you face
- be alongside you in your journey
My approach is informed by the latest developments and approaches including Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Informed Therapy, Schema Therapy & Transforming Touch.
Trauma is the invisible force that shapes our lives."
I guide people through the complex emotional and physical effects of traumatic experiences and stress.
I integrate my professional training and personal insights into a therapeutic approach which is led by an intention to:
- understand the unique and complex experiences of your life
- support you in your goals and with the challenges you face
- be alongside you in your journey
My approach is informed by the latest developments and approaches including Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Informed Therapy, Schema Therapy & Transforming Touch.
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See More Seniors Counsellors 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.