Counselling for Seniors in Berkhamsted
Many of the people I work with have been struggling quietly for a long time. They may appear fine on the outside while feeling anxious, exhausted, or deeply stuck underneath. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, low self-esteem, bereavement, PTSD, or body dysmorphia, you do not have to keep carrying it alone.
I work with adults and young people in a warm, private, and completely non-judgemental space. My priority from the very first session is that you feel safe, heard, and respected. I believe that a genuine, trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation of all meaningful change.
Many of the people I work with have been struggling quietly for a long time. They may appear fine on the outside while feeling anxious, exhausted, or deeply stuck underneath. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, low self-esteem, bereavement, PTSD, or body dysmorphia, you do not have to keep carrying it alone.
I work with adults and young people in a warm, private, and completely non-judgemental space. My priority from the very first session is that you feel safe, heard, and respected. I believe that a genuine, trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation of all meaningful change.
Are you finding it hard to cope, feeling anxious, overwhelmed or burnt out. Or do you have a sense of being stuck?
Perhaps life has changed somehow, leaving you feeling lost, lonely, or managing a lot for the people around you, but quietly struggling yourself.
I work with adults and young people dealing with anxiety, ADHD, autism, trauma, bereavement, chronic illness, and the aftermath of sexual abuse. I also support people who are caring for a neurodivergent child or young person with mental health challenges, or an ageing parent — demanding roles that can quietly erode your confidence, wellbeing and sense of self over time.
Are you finding it hard to cope, feeling anxious, overwhelmed or burnt out. Or do you have a sense of being stuck?
Perhaps life has changed somehow, leaving you feeling lost, lonely, or managing a lot for the people around you, but quietly struggling yourself.
I work with adults and young people dealing with anxiety, ADHD, autism, trauma, bereavement, chronic illness, and the aftermath of sexual abuse. I also support people who are caring for a neurodivergent child or young person with mental health challenges, or an ageing parent — demanding roles that can quietly erode your confidence, wellbeing and sense of self over time.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck can be exhausting. I offer a safe, confidential space to explore your thoughts and emotions, make sense of your experiences, and find ways to cope. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels comfortable, helping you build resilience, clarity, and confidence. You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck can be exhausting. I offer a safe, confidential space to explore your thoughts and emotions, make sense of your experiences, and find ways to cope. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels comfortable, helping you build resilience, clarity, and confidence. You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone.
Whether you are looking for support through challenging times or trying to make sense of your life, talking to a professional counsellor can be really valuable when things feel overwhelming and uncertain, we all need help at times. Feelings we can’t manage or make sense of can impact on our whole sense of well-being and prevent us from living our lives fully. Counselling can help manage current situations and look at new ways of coping. It can also give us insight, understanding and perspective on past experiences.
Whether you are looking for support through challenging times or trying to make sense of your life, talking to a professional counsellor can be really valuable when things feel overwhelming and uncertain, we all need help at times. Feelings we can’t manage or make sense of can impact on our whole sense of well-being and prevent us from living our lives fully. Counselling can help manage current situations and look at new ways of coping. It can also give us insight, understanding and perspective on past experiences.
Do you feel anxious, lost, overwhelmed or have you recently experienced a big loss or life change? I’m here to help you make sense of those complicated feelings. I offer a free call where you can ask questions you have about how therapy might help. I have significant experience of helping people who have experienced loss through bereavement or significant life change and those navigating their sense of self and belonging. I offer a space to explore freely, without judgement and we explore your background, your relationships and the parts of you that have never quite had room to breathe.
Do you feel anxious, lost, overwhelmed or have you recently experienced a big loss or life change? I’m here to help you make sense of those complicated feelings. I offer a free call where you can ask questions you have about how therapy might help. I have significant experience of helping people who have experienced loss through bereavement or significant life change and those navigating their sense of self and belonging. I offer a space to explore freely, without judgement and we explore your background, your relationships and the parts of you that have never quite had room to breathe.
I work using a combination of Humanistic and Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) approaches. I believe that this offers you the best of both worlds. You may feel your life has lost meaning and this can lead to depression, stress or anxiety. This can sometimes be due to unhelpful or negative thinking (cognitive) patterns and together we can work on these. Talking to a professional counsellor can help you process those feelings and move towards a more contented life. I will not judge you and I will always work at your pace. I offer a careful balance of support and gentle challenge.
I work using a combination of Humanistic and Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) approaches. I believe that this offers you the best of both worlds. You may feel your life has lost meaning and this can lead to depression, stress or anxiety. This can sometimes be due to unhelpful or negative thinking (cognitive) patterns and together we can work on these. Talking to a professional counsellor can help you process those feelings and move towards a more contented life. I will not judge you and I will always work at your pace. I offer a careful balance of support and gentle challenge.
Whether you’re healing from a painful relationship, feeling anxious and overwhelmed, battling low self esteem, or wrestling with silent struggles, we’ll work together to uncover what helps you feel more grounded, resilient, and in control of your life.
Whether you’re healing from a painful relationship, feeling anxious and overwhelmed, battling low self esteem, or wrestling with silent struggles, we’ll work together to uncover what helps you feel more grounded, resilient, and in control of your life.
Therapy is your space to think about you, your experiences, your feelings, your life. When things are feeling difficult, you may not know the reason why. Taking time to talk to someone not involved in your life can be helpful.
Therapy is your space to think about you, your experiences, your feelings, your life. When things are feeling difficult, you may not know the reason why. Taking time to talk to someone not involved in your life can be helpful.
Having trained and worked in the NHS for over 10 years, I founded The Lotus Psychology Practice with a vision to provide mental health care that is accessible, individualised and evidence-based, to ensure the most effective results, personalised to you. I worked in research at a range of national and international universities, including Cambridge University and Harvard Medical School, before undertaking my doctorate training at University College London. Alongside my private clinic, I work in the NHS as the Lead for the Child and Adolescent Harmful Behaviour Service across Oxford and Buckinghamshire.
Having trained and worked in the NHS for over 10 years, I founded The Lotus Psychology Practice with a vision to provide mental health care that is accessible, individualised and evidence-based, to ensure the most effective results, personalised to you. I worked in research at a range of national and international universities, including Cambridge University and Harvard Medical School, before undertaking my doctorate training at University College London. Alongside my private clinic, I work in the NHS as the Lead for the Child and Adolescent Harmful Behaviour Service across Oxford and Buckinghamshire.
If you’re investigating psychotherapists right now, it’s likely something in your life isn’t working. It may be that you’re struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety or low self-esteem. Perhaps you’re having difficulties in your relationships, or your work is not fulfilling you. You might be carrying painful memories from the past that you’re unable to let go of and these experiences are now preventing you from leading the life you wish for yourself. Perhaps your coping mechanisms are not working or have become destructive, or maybe you feel there is something more to life, but you don't know what that something is.
If you’re investigating psychotherapists right now, it’s likely something in your life isn’t working. It may be that you’re struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety or low self-esteem. Perhaps you’re having difficulties in your relationships, or your work is not fulfilling you. You might be carrying painful memories from the past that you’re unable to let go of and these experiences are now preventing you from leading the life you wish for yourself. Perhaps your coping mechanisms are not working or have become destructive, or maybe you feel there is something more to life, but you don't know what that something is.
You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that leave you disconnected or unsure of who you are. You may find it hard to switch off, feel like you’re not good enough, or struggle with emotional numbness or intensity. You’re not just looking to cope you want to understand yourself more deeply, move beyond old survival strategies, and feel more ease, clarity, and connection in your life.
You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that leave you disconnected or unsure of who you are. You may find it hard to switch off, feel like you’re not good enough, or struggle with emotional numbness or intensity. You’re not just looking to cope you want to understand yourself more deeply, move beyond old survival strategies, and feel more ease, clarity, and connection in your life.
I specialise in neurodivergent-affirming and trauma-informed therapy, primarily working with autistic and ADHD clients, but open to anyone. I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings, find coping strategies and be truly heard, as a unique individual. Whether you're facing anxiety, stress, trauma, low mood, the effects of abuse, or want to explore issues around neurodivergence, we can work together to understand your experience and help you move forward with clarity and self-awareness.
I specialise in neurodivergent-affirming and trauma-informed therapy, primarily working with autistic and ADHD clients, but open to anyone. I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings, find coping strategies and be truly heard, as a unique individual. Whether you're facing anxiety, stress, trauma, low mood, the effects of abuse, or want to explore issues around neurodivergence, we can work together to understand your experience and help you move forward with clarity and self-awareness.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stuck or maybe experiencing sadness, loneliness or going through some pretty big life changes. I'm a warm, compassionate and relatable counsellor, able to build strong relationships where you will feel safe enough to be open, honest and a little bit vulnerable in order to get the best out of therapy and start to feel more like yourself again. I work with a range of issues, including, low self-esteem, loss of identity, depression, anxiety, anger, domestic abuse, pet loss, bereavement and offer emotional support to parents struggling with the effects of emotional based school refusal.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stuck or maybe experiencing sadness, loneliness or going through some pretty big life changes. I'm a warm, compassionate and relatable counsellor, able to build strong relationships where you will feel safe enough to be open, honest and a little bit vulnerable in order to get the best out of therapy and start to feel more like yourself again. I work with a range of issues, including, low self-esteem, loss of identity, depression, anxiety, anger, domestic abuse, pet loss, bereavement and offer emotional support to parents struggling with the effects of emotional based school refusal.
Warmth, empathy, non-judgemental acceptance, scientific rigour and humour are at the heart of my approach to therapy. I work using only the latest psychological science, principally through state of the art CBT methods known as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ("ACT"). CBT/ACT aims to give clients a therapeutic fishing rod, not just a fish, so that clients are helped to become CBT/ACT experts, their own therapists for the future. I also offer EMDR, a ground-breaking therapy for trauma. Therapy can be challenging, but more often it should be healing, uplifting, enriching and fun.
Warmth, empathy, non-judgemental acceptance, scientific rigour and humour are at the heart of my approach to therapy. I work using only the latest psychological science, principally through state of the art CBT methods known as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ("ACT"). CBT/ACT aims to give clients a therapeutic fishing rod, not just a fish, so that clients are helped to become CBT/ACT experts, their own therapists for the future. I also offer EMDR, a ground-breaking therapy for trauma. Therapy can be challenging, but more often it should be healing, uplifting, enriching and fun.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I’m Paul, a registered MBACP counsellor working with a Person-Centred approach. This means you are at the centre of our work together, exploring what feels important at a pace that feels right for you. I believe the relationship between counsellor and client is key, and my role is to listen, support, and work alongside you. I have experience supporting anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and addiction issues. I specialise in addiction support, recognising that addiction is often just the visible part of deeper challenges we can explore together.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I’m Paul, a registered MBACP counsellor working with a Person-Centred approach. This means you are at the centre of our work together, exploring what feels important at a pace that feels right for you. I believe the relationship between counsellor and client is key, and my role is to listen, support, and work alongside you. I have experience supporting anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and addiction issues. I specialise in addiction support, recognising that addiction is often just the visible part of deeper challenges we can explore together.
Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted or stuck, and life feels harder to manage than it once did. You may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, intrusive thoughts, or navigating life as an autistic or ADHD adult.
Whatever has brought you here, therapy offers a space to better understand yourself, make sense of your experiences, and create meaningful, lasting change. Together, we'll work towards helping you feel more confident, connected and able to move forward.
Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted or stuck, and life feels harder to manage than it once did. You may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, intrusive thoughts, or navigating life as an autistic or ADHD adult.
Whatever has brought you here, therapy offers a space to better understand yourself, make sense of your experiences, and create meaningful, lasting change. Together, we'll work towards helping you feel more confident, connected and able to move forward.
Do you find yourself prioritising the external world and the needs of those around you? Perhaps you feel different to others or misunderstood in relationships? It may be you experience self-doubt, negative thinking or notice yourself repeating patterns that impact your relationships. Whatever is going on for you working together, relationally we can begin to explore ‘YOU’, focus on raising your awareness & understanding of the way you experience yourself, to identify your goals for therapy, to be open to learning new ways of being. Therapy is a commitment between client & therapist, to be open to wanting things to be different.
Do you find yourself prioritising the external world and the needs of those around you? Perhaps you feel different to others or misunderstood in relationships? It may be you experience self-doubt, negative thinking or notice yourself repeating patterns that impact your relationships. Whatever is going on for you working together, relationally we can begin to explore ‘YOU’, focus on raising your awareness & understanding of the way you experience yourself, to identify your goals for therapy, to be open to learning new ways of being. Therapy is a commitment between client & therapist, to be open to wanting things to be different.
Hello and welcome, I'm Sophie. I work with adults and young people experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and the challenges of neurodivergence, including ADHD and autism. If you feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, struggling with low self-esteem, or worn down from coping alone, therapy can offer a supportive space to slow things down, make sense of your experiences, and feel understood. You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, depression, loneliness, grief, relationship difficulties, or feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to understand. Whatever brings you to therapy, you don't have to face it alone.
Hello and welcome, I'm Sophie. I work with adults and young people experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and the challenges of neurodivergence, including ADHD and autism. If you feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, struggling with low self-esteem, or worn down from coping alone, therapy can offer a supportive space to slow things down, make sense of your experiences, and feel understood. You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, depression, loneliness, grief, relationship difficulties, or feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to understand. Whatever brings you to therapy, you don't have to face it alone.
I am Dr Hannah Osborne, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist offering talking therapy and EMDR in Hertfordshire and online. If you are living with a health condition, pain or persistent symptoms that just don't seem to go away and are finding life hard, I am here to help. I have specialisms in the management of and adjusting to a range of health conditions (pain, fatigue, long covid, functional symptoms, gastro, cancer, diabetes, neurological, respiratory conditions), as well as managing stress, anxiety, depression, ptsd and most other emotions that show up when life is tough. I work hard to help you to feel and live better.
I am Dr Hannah Osborne, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist offering talking therapy and EMDR in Hertfordshire and online. If you are living with a health condition, pain or persistent symptoms that just don't seem to go away and are finding life hard, I am here to help. I have specialisms in the management of and adjusting to a range of health conditions (pain, fatigue, long covid, functional symptoms, gastro, cancer, diabetes, neurological, respiratory conditions), as well as managing stress, anxiety, depression, ptsd and most other emotions that show up when life is tough. I work hard to help you to feel and live better.
I'm a warm, intuitive and integrative therapist with 10 years of experience supporting adults and young adults through family issues, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. My approach is trauma-informed, compassionate and tailored to your needs.
Therapy with me is a bespoke collaboration of therapeutic conversation and non-judgemental exploration of your pain, pleasure and everything in between in a welcoming, confidential and all-embracing space.
I'm a warm, intuitive and integrative therapist with 10 years of experience supporting adults and young adults through family issues, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. My approach is trauma-informed, compassionate and tailored to your needs.
Therapy with me is a bespoke collaboration of therapeutic conversation and non-judgemental exploration of your pain, pleasure and everything in between in a welcoming, confidential and all-embracing space.
Nearby Seniors Counsellors Searches for Berkhamsted
- Abbots Langley
- Amersham
- Aston Clinton
- Bovingdon
- Chalfont Saint Giles
- Chesham
- Dunstable
- Great Missenden
- Kings Langley
- Redbourn
- Tring
- Wendover
FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.
How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.