Life Coaching Counselling in Benfleet
Life can feel overwhelming, and you don’t have to navigate that alone.
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.
Life can feel overwhelming, and you don’t have to navigate that alone.
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.
If you are struggling with work related stress, or life just feels like it is overwhelming you, or maybe you are suffering from the impact of past events or are bereaved and struggling to come to terms with your loss, please call me for free 20 minutes introductory chat.
Sometimes you need someone to understand, sometimes you just need someone to listen. Other times you may need someone to help you understand yourself, who you are and why you do what you do.
If you are struggling with work related stress, or life just feels like it is overwhelming you, or maybe you are suffering from the impact of past events or are bereaved and struggling to come to terms with your loss, please call me for free 20 minutes introductory chat.
Sometimes you need someone to understand, sometimes you just need someone to listen. Other times you may need someone to help you understand yourself, who you are and why you do what you do.
I specialise in helping people who are struggling to cope with chronic conditions such as persistent pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes or life following an accident.
Due to my training as a Counselling Psychologist, evidence based practice informs my work. I draw on several types of therapy including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness and others. I will work with you to develop a plan that helps you to identify your values and goals so that you can live your best life.
I specialise in helping people who are struggling to cope with chronic conditions such as persistent pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes or life following an accident.
Due to my training as a Counselling Psychologist, evidence based practice informs my work. I draw on several types of therapy including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness and others. I will work with you to develop a plan that helps you to identify your values and goals so that you can live your best life.
Speaking to family and friends about a problem doesn’t always feel appropriate and you may need to speak to someone separate from your personal life.
I am a BACP and EMDR Counsellor offering face to face, online and telephone counselling. My clients say that I'm very easy to talk to, warm and friendly. I can help you to explore your issues to help you gain awareness, understanding and get to a place or acceptance of a situation you are struggling with. I am also a qualified NLP and EFT coach offering specific techniques suited to working with any issues related to trauma, depression & anxiety.
Speaking to family and friends about a problem doesn’t always feel appropriate and you may need to speak to someone separate from your personal life.
I am a BACP and EMDR Counsellor offering face to face, online and telephone counselling. My clients say that I'm very easy to talk to, warm and friendly. I can help you to explore your issues to help you gain awareness, understanding and get to a place or acceptance of a situation you are struggling with. I am also a qualified NLP and EFT coach offering specific techniques suited to working with any issues related to trauma, depression & anxiety.
I understand how overwhelming trauma, PTSD, and early life challenges can feel, but healing is possible.
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.
I understand how overwhelming trauma, PTSD, and early life challenges can feel, but healing is possible.
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.
Looking after your mental health is so important and can help to improve your quality of life, relationships, confidence, motivation and sense of purpose.
At Benfleet Counselling and Psychotherapy Ltd, we deeply care about our potential clients' well-being, and we understand that seeking support can be a vulnerable and courageous step. Our uniqueness lies in the genuine empathy and compassion we bring to every therapeutic journey. We believe that everyone's struggles are unique, and we are dedicated to tailoring our approach to meet your specific needs, whatever they may be. 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
Looking after your mental health is so important and can help to improve your quality of life, relationships, confidence, motivation and sense of purpose.
At Benfleet Counselling and Psychotherapy Ltd, we deeply care about our potential clients' well-being, and we understand that seeking support can be a vulnerable and courageous step. Our uniqueness lies in the genuine empathy and compassion we bring to every therapeutic journey. We believe that everyone's struggles are unique, and we are dedicated to tailoring our approach to meet your specific needs, whatever they may be. 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
I listen closely, ask questions that matter, and help you explore strategies that actually fit your life.
What You Can Expect:
A confidential, respectful, and focused environment.
Tools to manage stress, build confidence, and navigate challenges.
Sessions available face-to-face or online during weekday hours.
Not a magician, just focused, straightforward support—no tricks involved.
A counsellor who listens, keeps things grounded, and won’t waste your time.
I listen closely, ask questions that matter, and help you explore strategies that actually fit your life.
What You Can Expect:
A confidential, respectful, and focused environment.
Tools to manage stress, build confidence, and navigate challenges.
Sessions available face-to-face or online during weekday hours.
Not a magician, just focused, straightforward support—no tricks involved.
A counsellor who listens, keeps things grounded, and won’t waste your time.
I have over 5 years of helping people improve their quality of life through counselling.
I can help you to reach the potential that you want and deserve to reach by helping you to understand your past, present and future. To help you to work through relationship problems, self esteem issues or letting go of the past. To enable you to see past blocks and obstacles so that you can control, minimise and eliminate any anxieties. To work with the negative emotions that you feel so that you can identify quickly what your emotions are telling you and then challenge them so that they do not control you. To magnify the positives and build on them for complete self confidence.
I have over 5 years of helping people improve their quality of life through counselling.
I can help you to reach the potential that you want and deserve to reach by helping you to understand your past, present and future. To help you to work through relationship problems, self esteem issues or letting go of the past. To enable you to see past blocks and obstacles so that you can control, minimise and eliminate any anxieties. To work with the negative emotions that you feel so that you can identify quickly what your emotions are telling you and then challenge them so that they do not control you. To magnify the positives and build on them for complete self confidence.
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I'm a Clinical Psychologist, CBT Therapist, Mindfulness Expert & Spiritual Life Coach with 23 years of clinical experience, (11 in the NHS).
Because of my unique "mind, body, spirit" approach working with me is like working with at least 3 different professionals in one person. It costs a bit more, but it is well worth it - check my testimonials and don't put your happiness on hold. It's your birth right to live in health, abundance & joy! and be the most authentic version of yourself!
I'm a Clinical Psychologist, CBT Therapist, Mindfulness Expert & Spiritual Life Coach with 23 years of clinical experience, (11 in the NHS).
Because of my unique "mind, body, spirit" approach working with me is like working with at least 3 different professionals in one person. It costs a bit more, but it is well worth it - check my testimonials and don't put your happiness on hold. It's your birth right to live in health, abundance & joy! and be the most authentic version of yourself!
I have special interest in anxiety, depression, panic attacks, low self esteem, low confidence, identity, men’s issues, work related issues, career and life change.
If you are here, maybe you are feeling stuck, stressed, or disillusioned with work or life in general, or maybe something happened like redundancy, divorce, illness, or the passing of a loved one, that affects your life and causes emotional pain. It can feel like things will never change and it becomes a struggle to navigate life.
I have special interest in anxiety, depression, panic attacks, low self esteem, low confidence, identity, men’s issues, work related issues, career and life change.
If you are here, maybe you are feeling stuck, stressed, or disillusioned with work or life in general, or maybe something happened like redundancy, divorce, illness, or the passing of a loved one, that affects your life and causes emotional pain. It can feel like things will never change and it becomes a struggle to navigate life.
Are you finding life challenging or hard to navigate?
Drawing on evidence-based approaches like CBT alongside traditional counselling and coaching techniques, I offer a holistic approach to support your well-being. As a Bangladeshi counsellor, I understand the challenges of cultural dynamics and being Muslim in the 21st Century. You’ll be met with safety, respect and support as we work toward healing and change
Are you finding life challenging or hard to navigate?
Drawing on evidence-based approaches like CBT alongside traditional counselling and coaching techniques, I offer a holistic approach to support your well-being. As a Bangladeshi counsellor, I understand the challenges of cultural dynamics and being Muslim in the 21st Century. You’ll be met with safety, respect and support as we work toward healing and change
It can also lead to self-discovery and self-awareness to live a more fulfilling life and to have more meaningful relationships.
I work in a collaborative way with every person to meet them at their point in their life’s journey. ‘Together we explore’ what you are experiencing – how you feel, what you think, what you think others’ expectations are of who you are, what your attitudes are and how your values may be challenged.
It can also lead to self-discovery and self-awareness to live a more fulfilling life and to have more meaningful relationships.
I work in a collaborative way with every person to meet them at their point in their life’s journey. ‘Together we explore’ what you are experiencing – how you feel, what you think, what you think others’ expectations are of who you are, what your attitudes are and how your values may be challenged.
I support survivors of domestic violence / Intimate partner violence, to understand and process the emotional and psychological symptoms so that you live your life feeling safe in your own skin, gain peace and joy in everyday moments and trust yourself and others again.
If you struggle with parental mental health, domestic violence and abuse (DVA), intimate partner violence (IPV), and bereavement, I can help you navigate these experiences. Traumatic events can have far-reaching effects. I want you to know that what you feel is a natural response to what you’ve experienced. It’s not a reflection of who you are.
I support survivors of domestic violence / Intimate partner violence, to understand and process the emotional and psychological symptoms so that you live your life feeling safe in your own skin, gain peace and joy in everyday moments and trust yourself and others again.
If you struggle with parental mental health, domestic violence and abuse (DVA), intimate partner violence (IPV), and bereavement, I can help you navigate these experiences. Traumatic events can have far-reaching effects. I want you to know that what you feel is a natural response to what you’ve experienced. It’s not a reflection of who you are.
Trained in understanding CBT, NLP, Coaching, and Mental Wellbeing in Children and Young People, means that I offer an integrative approach to my practice.
Sometimes we just need someone to talk to, outside of our immediate circle, who will listen without judgement. There are so many reasons why we seek counselling and for each person these reasons may change over time. Whilst counselling for one person may be about releasing and being heard, for someone else it may be to work on the past or for another to work on current challenges or towards a future goal. Driven by the nature of our work together, I employ creative and/or practical methods, depending on your preferences and what you feel you need from your sessions. As each client’s needs vary, so does the therapy that I provide.
Trained in understanding CBT, NLP, Coaching, and Mental Wellbeing in Children and Young People, means that I offer an integrative approach to my practice.
Sometimes we just need someone to talk to, outside of our immediate circle, who will listen without judgement. There are so many reasons why we seek counselling and for each person these reasons may change over time. Whilst counselling for one person may be about releasing and being heard, for someone else it may be to work on the past or for another to work on current challenges or towards a future goal. Driven by the nature of our work together, I employ creative and/or practical methods, depending on your preferences and what you feel you need from your sessions. As each client’s needs vary, so does the therapy that I provide.
Anthony Richard Fletcher Clarke
Psychotherapist, MBACP Snr. Accred
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
What is a balanced happy life?
Over 25yrs of experience and with many approaches adapted to each individual. I believe traditional talking therapy plus my specific techniques can provide the best environment for growth. I am used to working with short and longer term interventions, periodic therapy or providing more of a coaching approach.
What is a balanced happy life?
Over 25yrs of experience and with many approaches adapted to each individual. I believe traditional talking therapy plus my specific techniques can provide the best environment for growth. I am used to working with short and longer term interventions, periodic therapy or providing more of a coaching approach.
Each and every one of us needs support at different times in our life, reaching for support is not a weakness but a strength.
I specialise in anxiety, stress and trauma, using the Rewind Technique for clients with PTSD, flashbacks, anxiety and unwanted involuntary thoughts. It usually requires no more than 2 sessions to bring about closure for single traumas. Results are enduring - a follow up of two years showed no relapses, having a 90% success rate.
Each and every one of us needs support at different times in our life, reaching for support is not a weakness but a strength.
I specialise in anxiety, stress and trauma, using the Rewind Technique for clients with PTSD, flashbacks, anxiety and unwanted involuntary thoughts. It usually requires no more than 2 sessions to bring about closure for single traumas. Results are enduring - a follow up of two years showed no relapses, having a 90% success rate.
Whether you’re in the midst of a major life transition, wrestling with anxiety, or trying to break unhelpful habits, I help you reconnect with clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of direction.
I specialise in helping professionals work through:
major transitions,
insomnia,
depressive states,
anxiety,
procrastination,
unhealthy habits (non- life-threatening),
stress,
phobias,
diet ,
exercise,
burnout.
Whether you’re in the midst of a major life transition, wrestling with anxiety, or trying to break unhelpful habits, I help you reconnect with clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of direction.
I specialise in helping professionals work through:
major transitions,
insomnia,
depressive states,
anxiety,
procrastination,
unhealthy habits (non- life-threatening),
stress,
phobias,
diet ,
exercise,
burnout.
My passion lies in working with people to improve the quality of their life experience, helping people to relate better, gain confidence to have a more prosperous life, look at blocks in their lives which may be a result of unresolved childhood issues, resolving conflict in relationships, and recovery from traumatic relationships.
I have expertise in the field of Relationship Issues, trust and affairs, Narcissistic Personality Disorder(NPD), Codependency, attachment styles, self esteem issues. I work holistically, often supporting people to change lifestyles, diet, self-care, and help with abusive relationships, and teaching mindfulness and spirituality.
My passion lies in working with people to improve the quality of their life experience, helping people to relate better, gain confidence to have a more prosperous life, look at blocks in their lives which may be a result of unresolved childhood issues, resolving conflict in relationships, and recovery from traumatic relationships.
I have expertise in the field of Relationship Issues, trust and affairs, Narcissistic Personality Disorder(NPD), Codependency, attachment styles, self esteem issues. I work holistically, often supporting people to change lifestyles, diet, self-care, and help with abusive relationships, and teaching mindfulness and spirituality.
As I complete my therapeutic coach training, I’m offering a time-limited £25 discount on all coaching sessions.
With 15 years as a BACP-accredited integrative psychotherapist and trauma specialist, plus 25 years in the autism field, I provide compassionate, individualized support. EMDR is a powerful tool for addressing trauma from challenges like school refusal and demand avoidance but is always offered based on what feels right for you.
As I complete my therapeutic coach training, I’m offering a time-limited £25 discount on all coaching sessions.
With 15 years as a BACP-accredited integrative psychotherapist and trauma specialist, plus 25 years in the autism field, I provide compassionate, individualized support. EMDR is a powerful tool for addressing trauma from challenges like school refusal and demand avoidance but is always offered based on what feels right for you.
If you are seeking support in your personal &/or professional life, I collaborate with you to achieve your goals.
Soon you will learn the coping skills necessary overcome the various challenges you face, achieve balance, live healthily, decrease anxiety & improve confidence. You will become unstuck, replacing unhelpful patterns of behaviour with appropriate actions which help you progress. You will realise your worth & strive towards your goals & the life you want.
If you are seeking support in your personal &/or professional life, I collaborate with you to achieve your goals.
Soon you will learn the coping skills necessary overcome the various challenges you face, achieve balance, live healthily, decrease anxiety & improve confidence. You will become unstuck, replacing unhelpful patterns of behaviour with appropriate actions which help you progress. You will realise your worth & strive towards your goals & the life you want.
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Life Coaching Counsellors
What can I expect from life coaching?
Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.
Can a life coach help treat anxiety?
Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.
Can life coaching be done online?
Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.
How long does life coaching last?
Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.