Dementia Counselling in Beckenham
I am a psychotherapist and counsellor, I am a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy, and I adhere to the high standards and ethical framework for this membership. I provide a supportive, non-judgemental and confidential space for you which is compassionate, understanding, professional and focused. People I work with have stated that in working with me they have experienced improvements in their life, from increased emotional robustness, mental strength to a stronger sense of self, confidence and self esteem with increased awareness and improvements in their relationships with partners, family and friends.
I am a psychotherapist and counsellor, I am a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy, and I adhere to the high standards and ethical framework for this membership. I provide a supportive, non-judgemental and confidential space for you which is compassionate, understanding, professional and focused. People I work with have stated that in working with me they have experienced improvements in their life, from increased emotional robustness, mental strength to a stronger sense of self, confidence and self esteem with increased awareness and improvements in their relationships with partners, family and friends.
The warmest of welcomes to my page. It’s my pleasure to meet you and however you are feeling right now, that’s welcome too.
I don’t know what brought you here, but maybe clarifying what the problem is, how those feelings are, expressing them somehow, can bring some relief and release.
Trauma. Depression. Shame. Anxiety. Neurodivergence. Your identities are welcome here.
I work integratively, with several theories and techniques, always with the deepest empathic respect for what you are going through. We need all our resources mobilised to work together, supporting you get through this!
The warmest of welcomes to my page. It’s my pleasure to meet you and however you are feeling right now, that’s welcome too.
I don’t know what brought you here, but maybe clarifying what the problem is, how those feelings are, expressing them somehow, can bring some relief and release.
Trauma. Depression. Shame. Anxiety. Neurodivergence. Your identities are welcome here.
I work integratively, with several theories and techniques, always with the deepest empathic respect for what you are going through. We need all our resources mobilised to work together, supporting you get through this!
Do you need space and time to talk? If so, I am here to offer you the time and space to explore your worries and concerns in a confidential and safe environment. In a busy world full of judgements and rules, I can offer you a space where your thoughts and worries will be heard, acknowledged and respected. I can provide you with a place where you will not feel judged and where you can feel free to express your deepest concerns. I can appreciate that making the first step can be incredibly challenging. If you have not experienced any counselling or psychotherapy before it is understandable that you may be nervous about what to expect.
Do you need space and time to talk? If so, I am here to offer you the time and space to explore your worries and concerns in a confidential and safe environment. In a busy world full of judgements and rules, I can offer you a space where your thoughts and worries will be heard, acknowledged and respected. I can provide you with a place where you will not feel judged and where you can feel free to express your deepest concerns. I can appreciate that making the first step can be incredibly challenging. If you have not experienced any counselling or psychotherapy before it is understandable that you may be nervous about what to expect.
Do you want someone to listen and understand how things are for you? I am passionate about being with you in your concerns. if you are nervous about this, please give me a call and we arrange a 15 minute initial discussion. I work from my office in Hayes. I have a very open approach to my work and have experience in depression, loss, relational issues and self-esteem. I have lived experience and professional expertise in working with ADHD, Autism and other neurodivergence. I work with post 16 and above and have worked as a school counsellor previously.
Do you want someone to listen and understand how things are for you? I am passionate about being with you in your concerns. if you are nervous about this, please give me a call and we arrange a 15 minute initial discussion. I work from my office in Hayes. I have a very open approach to my work and have experience in depression, loss, relational issues and self-esteem. I have lived experience and professional expertise in working with ADHD, Autism and other neurodivergence. I work with post 16 and above and have worked as a school counsellor previously.
Are you looking for a safe space to explore sensitive issues? Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, panic attacks or the effects of past trauma? Or perhaps you find it hard to open up and talk about yourself. I am a friendly, qualified and experienced counsellor who is passionate about helping people who have never had counselling before or who find it difficult to talk. I provide a confidential, non-judgemental space to explore both past and present issues. I offer one to one counselling for adults either face to face or over the telephone.
Are you looking for a safe space to explore sensitive issues? Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, panic attacks or the effects of past trauma? Or perhaps you find it hard to open up and talk about yourself. I am a friendly, qualified and experienced counsellor who is passionate about helping people who have never had counselling before or who find it difficult to talk. I provide a confidential, non-judgemental space to explore both past and present issues. I offer one to one counselling for adults either face to face or over the telephone.
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Hi, I'm Michelle Guthrie and I am happy to have the opportunity to help support you on your journey to health and well-being. It could be that you are feeling stuck in life and don't know where to turn or that you are not feeling heard in an environment that feels safe and secure without judgement. This is where counselling with me can be of enormous benefit.
Hi, I'm Michelle Guthrie and I am happy to have the opportunity to help support you on your journey to health and well-being. It could be that you are feeling stuck in life and don't know where to turn or that you are not feeling heard in an environment that feels safe and secure without judgement. This is where counselling with me can be of enormous benefit.
As a humanistic counsellor you are at the centre of my practice. Working with children and adults I provide a safe and accepting space to explore and empower your decisions. I understand that life can feel confusing, isolating and some events can bring up emotions you had boxed away, leaving you feeling overwhelmed. You might feel that you have lost sight of who you are or that people just do not hear you. Big life changes especially in childhood have such an impact on us, and it is about seeing these patterns and deciding if you want to change them.
As a humanistic counsellor you are at the centre of my practice. Working with children and adults I provide a safe and accepting space to explore and empower your decisions. I understand that life can feel confusing, isolating and some events can bring up emotions you had boxed away, leaving you feeling overwhelmed. You might feel that you have lost sight of who you are or that people just do not hear you. Big life changes especially in childhood have such an impact on us, and it is about seeing these patterns and deciding if you want to change them.
I have specialist experience in working with clients affected by dementia and Alzheimers (themselves, family members and/or carers).
I aim to instil an overall sense of mental wellbeing and health; to help clients work through past traumas by showing them a different, more positive way of understanding them; and to free individuals from long held anxieties so they can maintain better relationships and live a happier life. Alongside Private Practice, I work for the NHS as the Health and Wellbeing Practitioner at the Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridgeshire, offering onsite counselling to staff members. Prior to re-training as a Counsellor, I worked for 14 years in the Financial Sector and so have plenty of knowledge and understanding of the Corporate world.
I have specialist experience in working with clients affected by dementia and Alzheimers (themselves, family members and/or carers).
I aim to instil an overall sense of mental wellbeing and health; to help clients work through past traumas by showing them a different, more positive way of understanding them; and to free individuals from long held anxieties so they can maintain better relationships and live a happier life. Alongside Private Practice, I work for the NHS as the Health and Wellbeing Practitioner at the Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridgeshire, offering onsite counselling to staff members. Prior to re-training as a Counsellor, I worked for 14 years in the Financial Sector and so have plenty of knowledge and understanding of the Corporate world.
I am HCPC registered Dramatherapist and l have delivered individual and group therapy in NHS settings with children, young people, and older adults.
We all face times of anxiety, low mood or difficulties in our relationships and family/work life. Many of us carry the weight of past trauma or identity struggles. Sometimes, these can be inherited patterns passed down through generations.
Beginning therapy can be a powerful first step toward understanding these experiences, easing emotional burdens and discovering a new path forward. Therapy aims to help you move past what’s holding you back, so that you can live with greater confidence, build healthier relationships and thrive in your life.
I am HCPC registered Dramatherapist and l have delivered individual and group therapy in NHS settings with children, young people, and older adults.
We all face times of anxiety, low mood or difficulties in our relationships and family/work life. Many of us carry the weight of past trauma or identity struggles. Sometimes, these can be inherited patterns passed down through generations.
Beginning therapy can be a powerful first step toward understanding these experiences, easing emotional burdens and discovering a new path forward. Therapy aims to help you move past what’s holding you back, so that you can live with greater confidence, build healthier relationships and thrive in your life.
I am a Chartered Doctor of Clinical Psychology with over 15 years of experience working within the NHS, clinical research & private practice. I provide psychological interventions to adults with a wide range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, work related stress, & relationship difficulties. I also have specialist experience in working with issues relating to diabetes & other long-term physical health conditions.
I am a Chartered Doctor of Clinical Psychology with over 15 years of experience working within the NHS, clinical research & private practice. I provide psychological interventions to adults with a wide range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, work related stress, & relationship difficulties. I also have specialist experience in working with issues relating to diabetes & other long-term physical health conditions.
Hello, my name is Mary. Because you are looking for a therapist, I imagine that the way you are living and how you are feeling are not as you would like them to be. Perhaps this has come about because of a traumatic event or an abrupt change in your circumstances. Perhaps you have been feeling for a while that you are stuck, not comfortable in your own skin, and looking for a way forward but finding it impossible to do that alone. My approach to helping you work through these issues will be warm, open, and gentle.
Hello, my name is Mary. Because you are looking for a therapist, I imagine that the way you are living and how you are feeling are not as you would like them to be. Perhaps this has come about because of a traumatic event or an abrupt change in your circumstances. Perhaps you have been feeling for a while that you are stuck, not comfortable in your own skin, and looking for a way forward but finding it impossible to do that alone. My approach to helping you work through these issues will be warm, open, and gentle.
Many people seek counselling for varying reasons, usually because of issues faced in our daily life which feel challenging or uncomfortable. We may feel stuck, sad, low or confused by an issue happening now or in the past. Perhaps relationships with family, friends or work colleagues feel difficult and awkward to navigate but you don’t quite know the reasons why.
Many people seek counselling for varying reasons, usually because of issues faced in our daily life which feel challenging or uncomfortable. We may feel stuck, sad, low or confused by an issue happening now or in the past. Perhaps relationships with family, friends or work colleagues feel difficult and awkward to navigate but you don’t quite know the reasons why.
Hello. I’m Ellen, I am a warm, friendly and empathic therapist. You maybe feeling lost, lonely and not sure of what is happening just now. By reaching out, we can work toward making things feel more manageable. I welcome you to a trusting and safe space for us to navigate together the difficulties you are experiencing. I work with adults, young people and especially women, to help nurture a greater sense of Self and confidence. My focus is: self-worth, relationship difficulties, parenting, work, depression, anxiety and managing change. My aim is to be beside you and guide you toward greater clarity and calm in your life.
Hello. I’m Ellen, I am a warm, friendly and empathic therapist. You maybe feeling lost, lonely and not sure of what is happening just now. By reaching out, we can work toward making things feel more manageable. I welcome you to a trusting and safe space for us to navigate together the difficulties you are experiencing. I work with adults, young people and especially women, to help nurture a greater sense of Self and confidence. My focus is: self-worth, relationship difficulties, parenting, work, depression, anxiety and managing change. My aim is to be beside you and guide you toward greater clarity and calm in your life.
We believe in the transformative power of therapy and the resilience inherent in every individual. Our dedicated team of experienced psychologists and psychiatrists provides compassionate support for those navigating mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, and relational difficulties. We understand that each person's journey is unique, and we are committed to fostering a safe and nurturing environment for exploration and healing. Through personalised care and tailored therapeutic approaches, we empower clients to find their paths to well-being. For appointments please call us at +44 7761 931518.
We believe in the transformative power of therapy and the resilience inherent in every individual. Our dedicated team of experienced psychologists and psychiatrists provides compassionate support for those navigating mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, and relational difficulties. We understand that each person's journey is unique, and we are committed to fostering a safe and nurturing environment for exploration and healing. Through personalised care and tailored therapeutic approaches, we empower clients to find their paths to well-being. For appointments please call us at +44 7761 931518.
I use an array of techniques to support clients and their families with managing low mood, anxiety and adjustment to health/life changes including receiving a diagnosis of neurodegenerative conditions such as dementia and Parkinson's disease.
In a session, we may talk about your experience to identify patterns of behaviours that may be impacting negatively on your life. Focusing on your self-awareness, we can work together with curiosity to help you make more informed choices and achieve sustainable changes. I can also offer specialist assessment, including mental capacity assessments.
I use an array of techniques to support clients and their families with managing low mood, anxiety and adjustment to health/life changes including receiving a diagnosis of neurodegenerative conditions such as dementia and Parkinson's disease.
In a session, we may talk about your experience to identify patterns of behaviours that may be impacting negatively on your life. Focusing on your self-awareness, we can work together with curiosity to help you make more informed choices and achieve sustainable changes. I can also offer specialist assessment, including mental capacity assessments.
My first and foremost care is for you as my client. My counselling style is tailored to your personal circumstances and specific needs and to you as a whole. My priority to you is to promote your healing, facilitate your wholeness and ensure that your mental, physical and emotional levels are very soon back to their full potential. My personalized approach to therapy reflects elements of different schools. I will start by setting goals with you; consequently you will feel empowered to practice new behaviours, to move beyond your present limitations and you will very soon start to experience a greater satisfaction in your life.
My first and foremost care is for you as my client. My counselling style is tailored to your personal circumstances and specific needs and to you as a whole. My priority to you is to promote your healing, facilitate your wholeness and ensure that your mental, physical and emotional levels are very soon back to their full potential. My personalized approach to therapy reflects elements of different schools. I will start by setting goals with you; consequently you will feel empowered to practice new behaviours, to move beyond your present limitations and you will very soon start to experience a greater satisfaction in your life.
Hi, I’m Jonathan. I can help with a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, stress, panic attacks, feelings of shame, and low self-esteem. I provide support if you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from your purpose in life. Whether you’re navigating relationship difficulties, exploring issues of identity and sexuality, or dealing with aspects of neurodiversity—such as ADHD or autism—I bring a compassionate and individualised approach. As a foster carer I am also well placed to support couples/individuals with the emotional impact of their fostering/adoption journey.
Hi, I’m Jonathan. I can help with a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, stress, panic attacks, feelings of shame, and low self-esteem. I provide support if you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from your purpose in life. Whether you’re navigating relationship difficulties, exploring issues of identity and sexuality, or dealing with aspects of neurodiversity—such as ADHD or autism—I bring a compassionate and individualised approach. As a foster carer I am also well placed to support couples/individuals with the emotional impact of their fostering/adoption journey.
Sometimes life can be challenging for a variety of reasons and talking things through with a trained professional can be life changing in many different ways. I can offer my experience and training to assist my clients through this process to reach the place they want to be. It is not always easy and requires commitment but the results can be enlightening and sometimes life changing.
Sometimes life can be challenging for a variety of reasons and talking things through with a trained professional can be life changing in many different ways. I can offer my experience and training to assist my clients through this process to reach the place they want to be. It is not always easy and requires commitment but the results can be enlightening and sometimes life changing.
As a psychologist, I have been trained in a range of therapies and work integrating techniques from psychodynamic therapy, CBT, and systemic therapy to co-create a bespoke therapy that meets your unique needs. For some, this might mean exploring how past experiences continue to shape present feelings and behaviours, while for others it could involve breaking cycles of unhelpful thinking, managing difficult emotions, or finding new ways to strengthen relationships. My aim is to create a way of working that is tailored to you and helps you move towards greater self-awareness, resilience, and a sense of ease in everyday life.
As a psychologist, I have been trained in a range of therapies and work integrating techniques from psychodynamic therapy, CBT, and systemic therapy to co-create a bespoke therapy that meets your unique needs. For some, this might mean exploring how past experiences continue to shape present feelings and behaviours, while for others it could involve breaking cycles of unhelpful thinking, managing difficult emotions, or finding new ways to strengthen relationships. My aim is to create a way of working that is tailored to you and helps you move towards greater self-awareness, resilience, and a sense of ease in everyday life.
Does life feel like it is getting on top of you? Could you benefit from someone to talk to? Would you like to explore your thoughts and feelings?. At times life can be stressful and challenging. Counselling could be the first steps which allows you to explore your thoughts, feelings and your behaviour I offer a safe and supportive space to adults, couples, families and young people where you can explore any worries or difficulties in the strictest confidence.
I offer Couples and Relationship Counselling to help partners explore their communication styles and discover positive ways to express their thoughts and fe
Does life feel like it is getting on top of you? Could you benefit from someone to talk to? Would you like to explore your thoughts and feelings?. At times life can be stressful and challenging. Counselling could be the first steps which allows you to explore your thoughts, feelings and your behaviour I offer a safe and supportive space to adults, couples, families and young people where you can explore any worries or difficulties in the strictest confidence.
I offer Couples and Relationship Counselling to help partners explore their communication styles and discover positive ways to express their thoughts and fe
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Dementia Counsellors
Can dementia patients benefit from counselling?
Dementia patients can often benefit significantly from counselling. While neurologists typically treat dementia itself, counsellors provide crucial emotional support for patients and their families. Therapists specializing in dementia can help clients navigate aging, end-of-life issues, social isolation, sleep challenges, and grief. They can also assist clients in adapting to the disease by addressing caregiving concerns and supporting family members. Counsellors will often also collaborate with a patient's neurologist or other medical providers to manage dementia symptoms and medication needs.
How can you tell if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's?
To determine if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's disease, there are several signs and diagnostic methods that medical professionals use. Early signs of dementia often include memory loss, difficulty with problem-solving, and challenges in completing familiar tasks. Diagnosing dementia or Alzheimer's requires a comprehensive approach, as there is no single definitive test, and initial diagnosis can sometimes be difficult as symptoms tend to worsen progressively over time. To make a diagnosis, medical professionals typically use a combination of methods, including standardized questionnaires and cognitive tests to assess memory, attention, and problem-solving skills, psychiatric evaluations to understand mental health status, brain scans to look for physical changes in the brain, as well as other medical tests to rule out other conditions.
What are the first-line treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease?
There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but catching the disease in its early-to-moderate phases can be beneficial in order to initiate first-line treatments to help manage symptoms. Medications such as galantamine, rivastigmine, and donepezil are examples of cholinesterase inhibitors that are commonly prescribed for Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, working with a therapist or social worker can also often help patients with the disease address common behavioural and lifestyle concerns, such as anxiety, depression, irritability, sleep problems, social support, and housing changes.
When to seek treatment for Alzheimer’s?
It’s best to seek treatment at the first signs of Alzheimer's. Early warning signs of Alzheimer’s include memory problems, such as forgetting appointments or directions, as well as trouble concentrating, paying attention, retrieving words, and carrying out daily household tasks. An early diagnosis can help people slow the progression of the disease with medication and plan for the future in terms of housing, social/caregiving support, and finances.