Couples Counselling in Benfleet
I am working privately and in the NHS, supporting people with trauma, anxiety, depression, psychosis symptoms, OCD, trauma, bipolar disorder, and relationship difficulties.
I’m passionate about understanding the mind–body connection and how they work together as a whole. Many emotional challenges are influenced by physical patterns, just as physical symptoms can be shaped by our mental health. I integrate mind–body awareness and natural remedies, grounded approaches to help create meaningful, sustainable change.
I am working privately and in the NHS, supporting people with trauma, anxiety, depression, psychosis symptoms, OCD, trauma, bipolar disorder, and relationship difficulties.
I’m passionate about understanding the mind–body connection and how they work together as a whole. Many emotional challenges are influenced by physical patterns, just as physical symptoms can be shaped by our mental health. I integrate mind–body awareness and natural remedies, grounded approaches to help create meaningful, sustainable change.
These are the main issues I can help you with trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety, shame and the impact of difficult early relationships.
I’m Lorraine Bygrave, a qualified EMDR and IFS Therapist with expertise in adoption and Attachment-Informed Therapy. I specialise in supporting adult survivors of childhood abuse, trauma, and PTSD, offering a compassionate and tailored approach to healing. My work combines EMDR, IFS, and IADC Therapy to release stuck grief, process unresolved emotions, and address the root causes of your challenges.
These are the main issues I can help you with trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety, shame and the impact of difficult early relationships.
I’m Lorraine Bygrave, a qualified EMDR and IFS Therapist with expertise in adoption and Attachment-Informed Therapy. I specialise in supporting adult survivors of childhood abuse, trauma, and PTSD, offering a compassionate and tailored approach to healing. My work combines EMDR, IFS, and IADC Therapy to release stuck grief, process unresolved emotions, and address the root causes of your challenges.
Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or any other emotional difficulty, our team of caring and experienced therapists is here to walk alongside you on your path to healing and growth
Specialising in trauma, and trained to a very high standard using a combination of innovative therapies and committed to giving you the best service we can. Feel reassured that you will be put at ease when talking about your most inner thoughts, worries and concerns and confident that there will be a light at the end of the tunnel. We will help to motivate.
Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or any other emotional difficulty, our team of caring and experienced therapists is here to walk alongside you on your path to healing and growth
Specialising in trauma, and trained to a very high standard using a combination of innovative therapies and committed to giving you the best service we can. Feel reassured that you will be put at ease when talking about your most inner thoughts, worries and concerns and confident that there will be a light at the end of the tunnel. We will help to motivate.
I provide a safe, confidential, inspiring environment and provide unique support through your journey to well-being. I will facilitate hope, emotional support and recovery. My objective is to move you forward into experiencing a better quality of life for yourself and subsequently positively affecting people surrounding you now and in the future. To do this, I believe in working collaboratively with you, using a wide spectrum of psychotherapy not just rigidly applying one form but recognising and applying only relevant techniques unique to you. I can help restore your self-esteem and facilitate a realistic pathway to feeling better.
I provide a safe, confidential, inspiring environment and provide unique support through your journey to well-being. I will facilitate hope, emotional support and recovery. My objective is to move you forward into experiencing a better quality of life for yourself and subsequently positively affecting people surrounding you now and in the future. To do this, I believe in working collaboratively with you, using a wide spectrum of psychotherapy not just rigidly applying one form but recognising and applying only relevant techniques unique to you. I can help restore your self-esteem and facilitate a realistic pathway to feeling better.
I am qualified to work on issues such as bereavement, anxiety, depression, addiction, anger and stress management and many more. If you need someone to talk to or just need someone to listen to. Please get in contact.
I am qualified to work on issues such as bereavement, anxiety, depression, addiction, anger and stress management and many more. If you need someone to talk to or just need someone to listen to. Please get in contact.
I offer therapy for couples and individual clients in person and by video or telephone call
I have been in private practice for over twelve years. My approach to therapy specialises in anger, depression, anxiety and the impact of these in relationship difficulties. Some issues can be addressed in one or two sessions others may last much longer. The length of therapy is determined by you.
I offer therapy for couples and individual clients in person and by video or telephone call
I have been in private practice for over twelve years. My approach to therapy specialises in anger, depression, anxiety and the impact of these in relationship difficulties. Some issues can be addressed in one or two sessions others may last much longer. The length of therapy is determined by you.
I work with relationship issues exploring attachment, patterns and responses.
Hello, my name is Sarah.
I offer Person-Centred counselling, face to face, online or via telephone to young people 11+ and adults.
I have been counselling at MIND since 2019 and have worked with a broad range of common and complex issues. These have included, Depression, Anxiety, Bi-Polar, Autism, A.D.H.D, P.T.S.D, Trauma and Personality Disorders.
I work with relationship issues exploring attachment, patterns and responses.
Hello, my name is Sarah.
I offer Person-Centred counselling, face to face, online or via telephone to young people 11+ and adults.
I have been counselling at MIND since 2019 and have worked with a broad range of common and complex issues. These have included, Depression, Anxiety, Bi-Polar, Autism, A.D.H.D, P.T.S.D, Trauma and Personality Disorders.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem issues, and life transitions.
Psychotherapy and counselling available in person (face to face), by telephone and online. Getting help can seem like a daunting and impossible task, whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction or many other mental health issues. I believe that with the right counselling you can take back control of your life.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem issues, and life transitions.
Psychotherapy and counselling available in person (face to face), by telephone and online. Getting help can seem like a daunting and impossible task, whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction or many other mental health issues. I believe that with the right counselling you can take back control of your life.
To help you to work through relationship problems, self esteem issues or letting go of the past.
I offer the following counselling services: Face to face, mobile at home therapy (risk assessed) for those with illnesses/disabilities, online therapy, telephone and Walk&Talk therapy. I cover a wide range of counselling needs. I am an integrative counsellor so I take different modalities and blend them to make the perfect blend of support for you.
To help you to work through relationship problems, self esteem issues or letting go of the past.
I offer the following counselling services: Face to face, mobile at home therapy (risk assessed) for those with illnesses/disabilities, online therapy, telephone and Walk&Talk therapy. I cover a wide range of counselling needs. I am an integrative counsellor so I take different modalities and blend them to make the perfect blend of support for you.
I am committed to providing a safe non judgemental space for you to discuss any issues that may be affecting you life, relationships and general wellbeing.
I am committed to supporting both couples and adults in crisis. I have worked with various presentations including depression, anxiety, grief & loss, sex & porn addiction and relationship issues. I also have a keen interest in men's mental health and wellbeing. I adhere to the BACP code of ethical practice, I am fully insured and DBS checked.
I am committed to providing a safe non judgemental space for you to discuss any issues that may be affecting you life, relationships and general wellbeing.
I am committed to supporting both couples and adults in crisis. I have worked with various presentations including depression, anxiety, grief & loss, sex & porn addiction and relationship issues. I also have a keen interest in men's mental health and wellbeing. I adhere to the BACP code of ethical practice, I am fully insured and DBS checked.
Life can be complicated and challenging leaving us unsure how to deal with it or what to do for the best. I can offer you a safe, non-judgmental and confidential environment to explore and support your thoughts and feelings to enable you to move forward. We will work together to build new positive thought patterns replacing old habits with new solution focused outcomes
Life can be complicated and challenging leaving us unsure how to deal with it or what to do for the best. I can offer you a safe, non-judgmental and confidential environment to explore and support your thoughts and feelings to enable you to move forward. We will work together to build new positive thought patterns replacing old habits with new solution focused outcomes
No two people are the same and their therapeutic journey and relationship with myself is no exception.
No one person is immune to the difficulties, stresses and strains that life can challenge us with. Do you want someone to talk to? To help, to no longer feel alone? Counselling provides you with a safe place where you can feel heard, understood, respected and accepted. We will explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and issues. This can enable us to move forward. To live a life of fulfillment, acceptance to reach your best potential and find peace within that. First session is used to explore what counselling is like in more depth. This enables me to understand your wants and needs for us to move forward together.
No two people are the same and their therapeutic journey and relationship with myself is no exception.
No one person is immune to the difficulties, stresses and strains that life can challenge us with. Do you want someone to talk to? To help, to no longer feel alone? Counselling provides you with a safe place where you can feel heard, understood, respected and accepted. We will explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and issues. This can enable us to move forward. To live a life of fulfillment, acceptance to reach your best potential and find peace within that. First session is used to explore what counselling is like in more depth. This enables me to understand your wants and needs for us to move forward together.
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I work with individuals, couples, families.
Although relationship counselling and psycho sexual therapy are my specialities, I also have experience and training with depression, bereavement, anxiety, low self esteem, bullying, jealousy, lonliness, postnatal depression and trauma. I am happy to see a large range of issues and would refer on to other professionals if appropriate.
I work with individuals, couples, families.
Although relationship counselling and psycho sexual therapy are my specialities, I also have experience and training with depression, bereavement, anxiety, low self esteem, bullying, jealousy, lonliness, postnatal depression and trauma. I am happy to see a large range of issues and would refer on to other professionals if appropriate.
My focus is for clients to find both the meaning for their concerns as well as a clear understanding of what’s holding them back, always encouraging them to find the a focus and balance in every situation. My aim is to provide a safe and nurturing space for you to tell your story with no fear of judgement. What do I offer • Long-Term Face-to-Face • Online Therapy and Counselling • Short-Term, Face-to-Face • Telephone Counselling, As each person is unique, we are all individual. I am passionate about working with clients in supporting them to reach and give you skills to refocus.
My focus is for clients to find both the meaning for their concerns as well as a clear understanding of what’s holding them back, always encouraging them to find the a focus and balance in every situation. My aim is to provide a safe and nurturing space for you to tell your story with no fear of judgement. What do I offer • Long-Term Face-to-Face • Online Therapy and Counselling • Short-Term, Face-to-Face • Telephone Counselling, As each person is unique, we are all individual. I am passionate about working with clients in supporting them to reach and give you skills to refocus.
I work with adults and couples who are struggling emotionally, whether that’s anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, or the experience of living with ADHD or autism.
I integrate somatic therapy approaches (SE & Polyvagal) that are trauma-informed and nervous-system aware, with evidence-based models such as DBT, ACT, CBT, and IFS. My work helps clients heal from stress, overwhelm, anxiety, early life experiences, and relational wounds by integrating cognitive and somatic processes for a balanced mind–body connection.
I work with adults and couples who are struggling emotionally, whether that’s anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, or the experience of living with ADHD or autism.
I integrate somatic therapy approaches (SE & Polyvagal) that are trauma-informed and nervous-system aware, with evidence-based models such as DBT, ACT, CBT, and IFS. My work helps clients heal from stress, overwhelm, anxiety, early life experiences, and relational wounds by integrating cognitive and somatic processes for a balanced mind–body connection.
As a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy I am able to work with male or female clients, couples and regularly help young people from the age of 12 and above.
I specialise in working with adults and young people who have experienced sexual violence and abuse, domestic violence and bullying. I have volunteered for CARA (Care and Action of Rape and Abuse) and Ampersand (male survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence) and I very much enjoy helping my clients navigate this difficult healing process.
As a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy I am able to work with male or female clients, couples and regularly help young people from the age of 12 and above.
I specialise in working with adults and young people who have experienced sexual violence and abuse, domestic violence and bullying. I have volunteered for CARA (Care and Action of Rape and Abuse) and Ampersand (male survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence) and I very much enjoy helping my clients navigate this difficult healing process.
Counselling and psychotherapy to expatriates and immigrant adults, international students and individuals and couples in inter-cultural relationships.
My previous career as a scriptwriter has led me to be particularly attended to clients' narratives. Each individual has their unique story to tell. Each contains elements of significant people,conflicts, struggles and resources. It may impact the way we see ourselves, others and the world. By engaging in the process of therapy, we may open up new possibilities and to rewrite our stories.
Counselling and psychotherapy to expatriates and immigrant adults, international students and individuals and couples in inter-cultural relationships.
My previous career as a scriptwriter has led me to be particularly attended to clients' narratives. Each individual has their unique story to tell. Each contains elements of significant people,conflicts, struggles and resources. It may impact the way we see ourselves, others and the world. By engaging in the process of therapy, we may open up new possibilities and to rewrite our stories.
My practice is dedicated to supporting clients facing a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, OCD, relationship difficulties, and trauma.
I specialize in supporting adults with depression, anxiety, OCD, relationship issues, and trauma recovery. Using an integrative approach, I draw on evidence-based therapies like CBT, CAT, and Psychodynamic Therapy to create tailored treatment plans. My goal is to provide a safe space for growth, helping you build resilience, gain insights, and achieve lastin
My practice is dedicated to supporting clients facing a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, OCD, relationship difficulties, and trauma.
I specialize in supporting adults with depression, anxiety, OCD, relationship issues, and trauma recovery. Using an integrative approach, I draw on evidence-based therapies like CBT, CAT, and Psychodynamic Therapy to create tailored treatment plans. My goal is to provide a safe space for growth, helping you build resilience, gain insights, and achieve lastin
I'm Swani and I support people with anxiety, low mood, burnout, confidence building, self image, identity, family and relationships issues.
I provide a safe, supportive space for you to talk freely about what's bothering you. Together, we will make sense of some of the conflicting and confusing feelings and experiences, create self-acceptance and healing, and ultimately live life the way you want. I have worked with anxiety, low self-esteem, life transitions and relationship/family issues.
I'm Swani and I support people with anxiety, low mood, burnout, confidence building, self image, identity, family and relationships issues.
I provide a safe, supportive space for you to talk freely about what's bothering you. Together, we will make sense of some of the conflicting and confusing feelings and experiences, create self-acceptance and healing, and ultimately live life the way you want. I have worked with anxiety, low self-esteem, life transitions and relationship/family issues.
I offer individual and couples counselling to people of all ages.
The decision to seek therapy is a powerful step towards self-understanding and bringing about change. My integrative practice enables me to tailor our work most effectively to suit the personality, the preferences and issues that individuals may bring. I specialise in working with anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, relationship issues and trauma.
I offer individual and couples counselling to people of all ages.
The decision to seek therapy is a powerful step towards self-understanding and bringing about change. My integrative practice enables me to tailor our work most effectively to suit the personality, the preferences and issues that individuals may bring. I specialise in working with anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, relationship issues and trauma.
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Couples Counselling Counsellors
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.