Marriage Counselling in Bedford

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David Monks
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Bedford MK40
Welcome to my therapy space where I am here to help you. There are many reasons why you have arrived here. Fundamentally you are seeking change ..something needs to be different. An issue or issues need airing and sharing to understand or transform. I may be overwhelmed by depression and/or anxiety and need a supportive space to work it out. Who am I you may be asking yourself....we can find out together therapy . I may be in relationships where there are some difficulties and challenges that need some understanding As a client in therapy I will bring openness and honesty at all times to my sessions.
Welcome to my therapy space where I am here to help you. There are many reasons why you have arrived here. Fundamentally you are seeking change ..something needs to be different. An issue or issues need airing and sharing to understand or transform. I may be overwhelmed by depression and/or anxiety and need a supportive space to work it out. Who am I you may be asking yourself....we can find out together therapy . I may be in relationships where there are some difficulties and challenges that need some understanding As a client in therapy I will bring openness and honesty at all times to my sessions.
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Sophie Ibbott Therapy
Psychotherapist, BACP
Bedford MK41
Thank you for visiting my page. My name is Sophie and I’m a Specialist Therapist in Bedford. I provide 1:1 sessions for Children, Young People, Adults and also Families.
Thank you for visiting my page. My name is Sophie and I’m a Specialist Therapist in Bedford. I provide 1:1 sessions for Children, Young People, Adults and also Families.
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Joanne Hammond
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Bedford MK45
At the heart of my approach is the belief that you are the expert in your own life. I offer a compassionate, grounded space where you can explore challenges, process emotions, and reconnect with yourself. I integrate breathwork techniques and trauma-informed practices to support emotional regulation and deeper self-awareness. Whether you are navigating a crisis, seeking clarity, or working towards personal growth, I am here to walk alongside you in your journey toward healing and change.
At the heart of my approach is the belief that you are the expert in your own life. I offer a compassionate, grounded space where you can explore challenges, process emotions, and reconnect with yourself. I integrate breathwork techniques and trauma-informed practices to support emotional regulation and deeper self-awareness. Whether you are navigating a crisis, seeking clarity, or working towards personal growth, I am here to walk alongside you in your journey toward healing and change.
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Luminous Minds Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Bedford MK40
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling to manage your emotions? You might be dealing with anxiety, low mood, or the impact of difficult past experiences. We support adults, children, young people, and families who feel misunderstood, emotionally overwhelmed, or who are finding things difficult at home, at school, or in relationships. We offer a calm, supportive space to explore what’s going on, helping you feel more in control and better able to understand and manage what you’re going through.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling to manage your emotions? You might be dealing with anxiety, low mood, or the impact of difficult past experiences. We support adults, children, young people, and families who feel misunderstood, emotionally overwhelmed, or who are finding things difficult at home, at school, or in relationships. We offer a calm, supportive space to explore what’s going on, helping you feel more in control and better able to understand and manage what you’re going through.
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Blue Room Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Bedford MK42
Are you feeling sad, lost, or overwhelmed? You might be facing relationship issues, a traumatic experience, or simply feel low without knowing why. It’s not always easy to carry these feelings alone. You may be looking for a space where you can talk openly and honestly, without judgment. My own experience of being in therapy showed me the power of feeling truly heard and accepted. That experience deeply informs how I work—with empathy, authenticity, and a commitment to creating a safe, respectful space.
Are you feeling sad, lost, or overwhelmed? You might be facing relationship issues, a traumatic experience, or simply feel low without knowing why. It’s not always easy to carry these feelings alone. You may be looking for a space where you can talk openly and honestly, without judgment. My own experience of being in therapy showed me the power of feeling truly heard and accepted. That experience deeply informs how I work—with empathy, authenticity, and a commitment to creating a safe, respectful space.
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Bedford Therapy Limited
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Bedford MK41
I have many years of experience working in the NHS with adults, couples and groups.
I offer the following therapies to help with your difficulties: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Counselling, Behavioural Couples Therapy (BCT), Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
I have many years of experience working in the NHS with adults, couples and groups.
I offer the following therapies to help with your difficulties: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Counselling, Behavioural Couples Therapy (BCT), Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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Bedford Community Counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Bedford MK40
We are an experienced general practice, able to work with individuals, couples & groups on a wide variety of issues, and also offer specialist trauma and DIT relational therapies.
We understand that these are frightening & difficult times and you may be suffering with past problems or current issues as an individual or in your relationships. Therapy can offer a safe space to talk about and understand your feelings and experiences. We can offer you a short or long-term therapeutic relationship where the focus is on you and your needs.
We are an experienced general practice, able to work with individuals, couples & groups on a wide variety of issues, and also offer specialist trauma and DIT relational therapies.
We understand that these are frightening & difficult times and you may be suffering with past problems or current issues as an individual or in your relationships. Therapy can offer a safe space to talk about and understand your feelings and experiences. We can offer you a short or long-term therapeutic relationship where the focus is on you and your needs.
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Ify Bamigboye
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Bedford MK40
Do you feel anxious, emotionally overwhelmed, or exhausted, even though you may seem like you are coping well on the outside? I work with high-functioning adults who are managing work, relationships, and responsibilities, yet privately struggle with anxiety, stress, burnout, or a sense of emotional disconnection. I’m Ify Bamigboye, a BACP-registered Integrative Psychotherapist and Coach, offering anxiety therapy and counselling for adults in the UK online and in person. I support clients experiencing anxiety, high-functioning anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationship challenges, childhood trauma, depression and low self-esteem
Do you feel anxious, emotionally overwhelmed, or exhausted, even though you may seem like you are coping well on the outside? I work with high-functioning adults who are managing work, relationships, and responsibilities, yet privately struggle with anxiety, stress, burnout, or a sense of emotional disconnection. I’m Ify Bamigboye, a BACP-registered Integrative Psychotherapist and Coach, offering anxiety therapy and counselling for adults in the UK online and in person. I support clients experiencing anxiety, high-functioning anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationship challenges, childhood trauma, depression and low self-esteem
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Adriana Cracknell
Counsellor, MBACP
Bedford MK40
Specialising in Sexual Abuse/Assault, Trauma/PTSD, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, LGBTQ+ & Young People - to reduce confusion, be heard and enable choice.
I believe that each person has the resources within, to grow and empower themselves. My qualifications in trauma help clients to work through their PTSD, guilt/shame/anger/low self esteem. I enjoy working with young people and empowering them to make better choices. I work with couples and families and their dynamics to successful outcomes for all.
Specialising in Sexual Abuse/Assault, Trauma/PTSD, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, LGBTQ+ & Young People - to reduce confusion, be heard and enable choice.
I believe that each person has the resources within, to grow and empower themselves. My qualifications in trauma help clients to work through their PTSD, guilt/shame/anger/low self esteem. I enjoy working with young people and empowering them to make better choices. I work with couples and families and their dynamics to successful outcomes for all.
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Connect Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Bedford MK40
I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist (MBACP Accred), working with adults, young adults aged 16–18, couples, and groups.
I work with a wide range of emotional difficulties, with a particular focus on loss, and life changes such as health or work and relationship transitions. I have a specialism in supporting bereaved clients, helping them understand their grief, live alongside it, and move forward while honouring what has been lost.
I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist (MBACP Accred), working with adults, young adults aged 16–18, couples, and groups.
I work with a wide range of emotional difficulties, with a particular focus on loss, and life changes such as health or work and relationship transitions. I have a specialism in supporting bereaved clients, helping them understand their grief, live alongside it, and move forward while honouring what has been lost.
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Diane Margaret Barton-Bates
Counsellor, MBACP
Bedford MK42
You have made the first step by recognising that you need some help and for seeking this help now and that is a really positive decision, one that I know would have not been an easy one to make. Counselling is an effective tool to hep support with many difficult issues in your life and can help give a different point of view and think about things in a different way. Talking about your issues is good for your health and wellbeing.
You have made the first step by recognising that you need some help and for seeking this help now and that is a really positive decision, one that I know would have not been an easy one to make. Counselling is an effective tool to hep support with many difficult issues in your life and can help give a different point of view and think about things in a different way. Talking about your issues is good for your health and wellbeing.
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Psychotherapy Clinic
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Bedford MK41
I worked with couples, adults, older adults, teens and preteens.
I am an experienced integrative psychotherapist with extensive experience working in the NHS, private practice, and charity sectors. In my practice, I use a range of methods and techniques to help clients with different types of difficulties, and I make sure all my clients receive treatment suited to their individual needs. I offer a safe, friendly, and confidential environment, and I am motivated to make you feel accepted and understood.
I worked with couples, adults, older adults, teens and preteens.
I am an experienced integrative psychotherapist with extensive experience working in the NHS, private practice, and charity sectors. In my practice, I use a range of methods and techniques to help clients with different types of difficulties, and I make sure all my clients receive treatment suited to their individual needs. I offer a safe, friendly, and confidential environment, and I am motivated to make you feel accepted and understood.
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Paulina Wiszniewska
Psychologist, GMBPsS
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Jestem psycholożką, terapeutką i psychodietetyczką. W mojej pracy z klientami tworzę przestrzeń pełną wsparcia, zrozumienia i zaufania. Doceniam odwagę tych, którzy decydują się na konsultacje. Specjalizuję się w pomocy osobom zmagającym się z depresją, lękiem, problemami w wyrażaniu złości, uzależnieniami, traumą oraz fobią. Pomagam klientom zwiększyć ich poczucie własnej wartości i pewność siebie. Uczę ich technik relaksacji, radzenia sobie ze stresem, asertywności oraz efektywnego zarządzania emocjami. Pracuję także z parami. Dodatkowo, pomagam klientom w budowaniu zdrowej relacji z jedzeniem.
Jestem psycholożką, terapeutką i psychodietetyczką. W mojej pracy z klientami tworzę przestrzeń pełną wsparcia, zrozumienia i zaufania. Doceniam odwagę tych, którzy decydują się na konsultacje. Specjalizuję się w pomocy osobom zmagającym się z depresją, lękiem, problemami w wyrażaniu złości, uzależnieniami, traumą oraz fobią. Pomagam klientom zwiększyć ich poczucie własnej wartości i pewność siebie. Uczę ich technik relaksacji, radzenia sobie ze stresem, asertywności oraz efektywnego zarządzania emocjami. Pracuję także z parami. Dodatkowo, pomagam klientom w budowaniu zdrowej relacji z jedzeniem.
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Alina Wazna
Counsellor, MSc, GMBPsS
Bedford MK40
I support individuals, couples, and groups-anxiety, depression, grief, break up, stress.
As a qualified counsellor based in Bedfordshire, I am committed to helping you navigate difficult times and achieve lasting positive change. I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, this allows me to adapt the way I work depending on your situation. Usługi świadczone są w sposób bezpieczny, poufny, empatyczny i dostosowany do indywidualnych potrzeb.
I support individuals, couples, and groups-anxiety, depression, grief, break up, stress.
As a qualified counsellor based in Bedfordshire, I am committed to helping you navigate difficult times and achieve lasting positive change. I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, this allows me to adapt the way I work depending on your situation. Usługi świadczone są w sposób bezpieczny, poufny, empatyczny i dostosowany do indywidualnych potrzeb.
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We are a team of qualified accredited Psychotherapists and Counsellors. We have 25 years experience of counselling children, young people and families, having worked in a variety of settings including schools, colleges and CAHMS, delivering therapeutic work with children . We are qualified practitioners in delivering a range of therapeutic interventions such as Play therapy, DDP, VIG, Trauma focused CBT and EMDR therapy. We are experienced in working with children and young people aged 4 years to 30 years old. We have therapy dogs and pigs to support children with managing their anxieties and to help calm them during sessions.
We are a team of qualified accredited Psychotherapists and Counsellors. We have 25 years experience of counselling children, young people and families, having worked in a variety of settings including schools, colleges and CAHMS, delivering therapeutic work with children . We are qualified practitioners in delivering a range of therapeutic interventions such as Play therapy, DDP, VIG, Trauma focused CBT and EMDR therapy. We are experienced in working with children and young people aged 4 years to 30 years old. We have therapy dogs and pigs to support children with managing their anxieties and to help calm them during sessions.
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Dr Kim Coulson-Thaker
Psychologist, PsychD
Bedford MK45
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with NHS and private therapy experience. I usually use compassion focused therapy, narrative therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy (a form of CBT) to support people, but I will tailor my approach to you and your circumstances, always keeping your goals at the centre of our work together. Finding the right person to support you when you are struggling can feel overwhelming. I do more than listen. I will support you.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with NHS and private therapy experience. I usually use compassion focused therapy, narrative therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy (a form of CBT) to support people, but I will tailor my approach to you and your circumstances, always keeping your goals at the centre of our work together. Finding the right person to support you when you are struggling can feel overwhelming. I do more than listen. I will support you.
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Adrian Herceg
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Bedford MK40
I’m Adrian Herceg, a MBACP-registered integrative counsellor offering trauma-informed counselling in Bedford and online across the UK. I support adults facing anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and emotional overwhelm. Whether you're navigating relationship breakdowns, childhood trauma, or compulsive patterns, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your experiences and reconnect with your authentic self.
I’m Adrian Herceg, a MBACP-registered integrative counsellor offering trauma-informed counselling in Bedford and online across the UK. I support adults facing anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and emotional overwhelm. Whether you're navigating relationship breakdowns, childhood trauma, or compulsive patterns, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your experiences and reconnect with your authentic self.
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Dr Meera Shah
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Life can throw us challenges at times where perhaps an outside perspective can help. I'm an experienced Clinical Psychologist and CAT therapist working with adults. I also work in the NHS. I specialise in physical health conditions (e.g. oncology, palliative care, pain, digestive diseases), alongside issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship/interpersonal difficulties, loss, adjustment, trauma, life crisis, body image and identity. I'm also interested in issues of diversity and cultural conflict. I work in a collaborative and integrative way to help understand your difficulties and to move towards the change you seek.
Life can throw us challenges at times where perhaps an outside perspective can help. I'm an experienced Clinical Psychologist and CAT therapist working with adults. I also work in the NHS. I specialise in physical health conditions (e.g. oncology, palliative care, pain, digestive diseases), alongside issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship/interpersonal difficulties, loss, adjustment, trauma, life crisis, body image and identity. I'm also interested in issues of diversity and cultural conflict. I work in a collaborative and integrative way to help understand your difficulties and to move towards the change you seek.
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Dr Jean S Penman
Psychotherapist, PhD, MBACP Snr. Accred
Bedford MK40
I subsequently undertook further studies and clinical practice interpreting messages from the body, delivering tailor made approaches for individuals and couples.
Do life events that reduce your sense of wellbeing and diminished physical performance still affect you? Are you feeling stressed and longing to enjoy life more? Is your body not working well enough? Would you like to develop further skills that make your relationships or work-life more rewarding? You may be ready to discover what may be blocking you from reaching your goals and to explore what helps. With confidential, trusted and experienced support and through your own determination, together, we can begin to find a route to discovering how change for the better can become a reality.
I subsequently undertook further studies and clinical practice interpreting messages from the body, delivering tailor made approaches for individuals and couples.
Do life events that reduce your sense of wellbeing and diminished physical performance still affect you? Are you feeling stressed and longing to enjoy life more? Is your body not working well enough? Would you like to develop further skills that make your relationships or work-life more rewarding? You may be ready to discover what may be blocking you from reaching your goals and to explore what helps. With confidential, trusted and experienced support and through your own determination, together, we can begin to find a route to discovering how change for the better can become a reality.
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Kerry Batten
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Bedford MK43
I work with individuals, couples, and those in other relationships, supporting a deeper understanding of how past experiences can influence present emotions, behaviours, and relationships.
I work collaboratively, tailoring my approach to each individual and relationship. My practice is grounded in empathy, professionalism, and a strong commitment to ethical therapy.
I work with individuals, couples, and those in other relationships, supporting a deeper understanding of how past experiences can influence present emotions, behaviours, and relationships.
I work collaboratively, tailoring my approach to each individual and relationship. My practice is grounded in empathy, professionalism, and a strong commitment to ethical therapy.
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Marriage Counselling
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.