Suicidal Ideation Counselling in Blean

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Sunny Austin
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Are you looking for help coping with the stresses and strains of life? Are you suffering with symptoms of anxiety and/or depression? I offer a solution-focussed approach to enable clients to work through issues and feel better about themselves. Over the years, I have worked with both men and women, and I can support you with issues such as depression, anxiety, work-based stress, bereavement, low self-esteem, relationship problems and family issues.
Are you looking for help coping with the stresses and strains of life? Are you suffering with symptoms of anxiety and/or depression? I offer a solution-focussed approach to enable clients to work through issues and feel better about themselves. Over the years, I have worked with both men and women, and I can support you with issues such as depression, anxiety, work-based stress, bereavement, low self-esteem, relationship problems and family issues.
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Emily Russell
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Have you been struggling recently with your confidence or self-esteem, or with managing your mental health or wellbeing? Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed, or experiencing increased levels of stress or anxiety? Maybe you are having difficulties within your relationships with your partner(s), family or friends, or you feel lonely? Are you trying to process a loss or bereavement? Perhaps you want change in your life but don't know how to begin to create it? I can help. Our counselling sessions will be a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space for you to process your feelings, make sense of things and begin to move forward again.
Have you been struggling recently with your confidence or self-esteem, or with managing your mental health or wellbeing? Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed, or experiencing increased levels of stress or anxiety? Maybe you are having difficulties within your relationships with your partner(s), family or friends, or you feel lonely? Are you trying to process a loss or bereavement? Perhaps you want change in your life but don't know how to begin to create it? I can help. Our counselling sessions will be a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space for you to process your feelings, make sense of things and begin to move forward again.
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Empathia Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
My work includes suicide prevention, self-harm, bereavement, relationship struggles, and divorce.
Hello, I’m Cathryn, a qualified Integrative Counsellor registered with the BACP. I specialize in supporting individuals with BPD/EUPD, Autism, ADHD, trauma, and self-harm. I understand the emotional toll these challenges take and provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together, we’ll develop coping strategies, emotional regulation skills, and self-empowerment. I offer a free 15-minute introductory call to see if we’re the right fit. I’m here to support your journey toward healing.
My work includes suicide prevention, self-harm, bereavement, relationship struggles, and divorce.
Hello, I’m Cathryn, a qualified Integrative Counsellor registered with the BACP. I specialize in supporting individuals with BPD/EUPD, Autism, ADHD, trauma, and self-harm. I understand the emotional toll these challenges take and provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together, we’ll develop coping strategies, emotional regulation skills, and self-empowerment. I offer a free 15-minute introductory call to see if we’re the right fit. I’m here to support your journey toward healing.
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Louise Knowler
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Faversham ME13
I specialise in helping adults and teens age 16+ navigate life's difficulties, with experience in: Trauma and Recovery Grief and Loss (including specialised infant loss, fertility & miscarriage support), Relationship Issues, Low Self-Esteem & Personal Growth, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Self-harm & Suicide Prevention Anxiety Disorders & Depression, ADHD
I'm Lou, a BACP registered and NCPS accredited counsellor based in Faversham, I offer a warm, relaxing space where you can explore your challenges and work towards positive change. Whether you want to have a better relationship with your family, feel more confident, or to feel like you have clarity and control over the direction your life is taking, we'll work at creating a way forward that suits you. I understand that in a world of complex emotions, one-size-fits-all solutions often fall short. As an integrative counsellor I can combine proven therapeutic techniques with contemporary counselling approaches, tailored to your needs.
I specialise in helping adults and teens age 16+ navigate life's difficulties, with experience in: Trauma and Recovery Grief and Loss (including specialised infant loss, fertility & miscarriage support), Relationship Issues, Low Self-Esteem & Personal Growth, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Self-harm & Suicide Prevention Anxiety Disorders & Depression, ADHD
I'm Lou, a BACP registered and NCPS accredited counsellor based in Faversham, I offer a warm, relaxing space where you can explore your challenges and work towards positive change. Whether you want to have a better relationship with your family, feel more confident, or to feel like you have clarity and control over the direction your life is taking, we'll work at creating a way forward that suits you. I understand that in a world of complex emotions, one-size-fits-all solutions often fall short. As an integrative counsellor I can combine proven therapeutic techniques with contemporary counselling approaches, tailored to your needs.
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Beccy Jackson
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Trained in Single Session Therapy, trained to work with self harm and suicidal feelings, trained to work with survivors of abuse.
Helping make sense of your world. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, sad, or struggling to make sense of life right now? Perhaps you’re finding it hard to trust your own judgment, struggling with low self-esteem, or carrying the impact of a negative or abusive relationship. If so, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to face it alone either. As a qualified Humanistic and Integrative Counsellor, I offer a safe, confidential, and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace. Sessions are available via telephone, online video, or live chat (Teams) — whichever feels best for you.
Trained in Single Session Therapy, trained to work with self harm and suicidal feelings, trained to work with survivors of abuse.
Helping make sense of your world. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, sad, or struggling to make sense of life right now? Perhaps you’re finding it hard to trust your own judgment, struggling with low self-esteem, or carrying the impact of a negative or abusive relationship. If so, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to face it alone either. As a qualified Humanistic and Integrative Counsellor, I offer a safe, confidential, and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace. Sessions are available via telephone, online video, or live chat (Teams) — whichever feels best for you.
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Angela Elizabeth Bostock
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
My speciality is supporting people who have been through Domestic Abuse, childhood trauma, substance misuse, anxiety, self harming, bereavement, suicide, parenting and relationships.
COUNSELLING AND WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ME:...……………I'm a person centred counsellor. My approach is non-directive and you are the expert of our own life. I work in a non-judgemental and respective way. I'm a caring, empathic and friendly person. Sometimes we need to step back and review our life and refocus and look at what matters which will then enable you to make new decisions. I will offer you a safe and confidential space where you will feel listened to without any criticism or judgment.
My speciality is supporting people who have been through Domestic Abuse, childhood trauma, substance misuse, anxiety, self harming, bereavement, suicide, parenting and relationships.
COUNSELLING AND WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ME:...……………I'm a person centred counsellor. My approach is non-directive and you are the expert of our own life. I work in a non-judgemental and respective way. I'm a caring, empathic and friendly person. Sometimes we need to step back and review our life and refocus and look at what matters which will then enable you to make new decisions. I will offer you a safe and confidential space where you will feel listened to without any criticism or judgment.
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Linda Christiane Bishopp
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I have an MA in Psychotherapy & Healing and a Diploma in Integrative Counselling, and have worked with trauma & post traumatic stress, transpersonal issues, bereavement & dying, suicidal feelings, people who have been sexually & violently abused, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, anger management problems & relationship problems & more.
Working as a Jungian Psychotherapist, Integrative Counsellor, healer and Reiki Master means I work holistically. Every aspect of you is included in therapy - mental, physical, emotional, and at the soul level. When we get in touch with unconscious motives and drivers, and how they manifest as behaviours, we are able to make different choices and to be more of our true selves. I have run my private practice for 12 years & am a member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy and Ayanay Psychological Accreditation.
I have an MA in Psychotherapy & Healing and a Diploma in Integrative Counselling, and have worked with trauma & post traumatic stress, transpersonal issues, bereavement & dying, suicidal feelings, people who have been sexually & violently abused, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, anger management problems & relationship problems & more.
Working as a Jungian Psychotherapist, Integrative Counsellor, healer and Reiki Master means I work holistically. Every aspect of you is included in therapy - mental, physical, emotional, and at the soul level. When we get in touch with unconscious motives and drivers, and how they manifest as behaviours, we are able to make different choices and to be more of our true selves. I have run my private practice for 12 years & am a member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy and Ayanay Psychological Accreditation.
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Nikolett Megyeri
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
I work with clients who maybe struggling with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, suicidal thoughts and feelings, been through traumatic events in their lives.
Have you ever felt that nobody really gets you? Have you ever been thinking I just do not fit in? If only someone would understand you! I know how lonely that can feel. When we find ourselves making the same mistakes over and over again despite following advice from our family or friends, its time to reach out to someone who can give you a better understanding why do we make the choices we make and how can we break the cycle of bad decisions.
I work with clients who maybe struggling with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, suicidal thoughts and feelings, been through traumatic events in their lives.
Have you ever felt that nobody really gets you? Have you ever been thinking I just do not fit in? If only someone would understand you! I know how lonely that can feel. When we find ourselves making the same mistakes over and over again despite following advice from our family or friends, its time to reach out to someone who can give you a better understanding why do we make the choices we make and how can we break the cycle of bad decisions.
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Gareth Walter
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
I am experienced in providing support around: Inner a child issues, relationship issues (I am a qualified couples counsellor) Mild and complex mental health issues including; anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, & EUPD Self-harming and suicide Domestic abuse/violence, Narcissism Childhood & adult trauma Personal development & life coaching.
I am a person centred therapeutic counsellor and I am also qualified to provide relationship counselling. I work in a non-directive and non-judgemental way. My aim is to empower my clients to improve their emotional and psychological well being and unlock their optimum quality of life. I believe that you are truly the expert in your own life and I work with my clients with this principle in mind. Sometimes life can run away from us and we need to ground ourselves, refocus and move forwards.
I am experienced in providing support around: Inner a child issues, relationship issues (I am a qualified couples counsellor) Mild and complex mental health issues including; anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, & EUPD Self-harming and suicide Domestic abuse/violence, Narcissism Childhood & adult trauma Personal development & life coaching.
I am a person centred therapeutic counsellor and I am also qualified to provide relationship counselling. I work in a non-directive and non-judgemental way. My aim is to empower my clients to improve their emotional and psychological well being and unlock their optimum quality of life. I believe that you are truly the expert in your own life and I work with my clients with this principle in mind. Sometimes life can run away from us and we need to ground ourselves, refocus and move forwards.
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Beverley Beckett Pncps (Acc.) Specialist Tailored Counselling
Psychotherapist, PNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
I regularly work across a number of different areas and can support you if you are struggling with: addiction, trauma, abuse, bereavement, neurodiversity, bullying and relationship issues, gender conflict, self-harm, depression, anxiety or suicide.
Person-centred counselling puts you at the centre of our sessions, while I guide our discussions and support you by introducing psychotherapy tools to provide structure to your thinking. The guiding purpose is to allow you to discover the best way forward for you as an individual - we are all unique. There are a number of reasons why you might want to engage in therapy and often our conversations can cover unexpected topics. I am a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, with professional accreditation from the NCPS and I am registered with the BACP.
I regularly work across a number of different areas and can support you if you are struggling with: addiction, trauma, abuse, bereavement, neurodiversity, bullying and relationship issues, gender conflict, self-harm, depression, anxiety or suicide.
Person-centred counselling puts you at the centre of our sessions, while I guide our discussions and support you by introducing psychotherapy tools to provide structure to your thinking. The guiding purpose is to allow you to discover the best way forward for you as an individual - we are all unique. There are a number of reasons why you might want to engage in therapy and often our conversations can cover unexpected topics. I am a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, with professional accreditation from the NCPS and I am registered with the BACP.
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Aurelia De Rocha
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
I have worked sucessfully to relieve a range of issues including anxiety,depression, suicidal thoughts, eating issues and relationship problems amongst others.
If you've got problems, I can help.. As a therapist I am happiest when I am genuinely able to make a difference to someone and help them feel better. I have had a great deal of experience of working with many different people, each one of them with their own unique story, and their own way of seeing the world, each one of them also with the problems that sometimes arise for all of us as human beings trying to live the best we can. Maybe you feel anxious and don't know why? Perhaps you've had things happen that are still affecting you?
I have worked sucessfully to relieve a range of issues including anxiety,depression, suicidal thoughts, eating issues and relationship problems amongst others.
If you've got problems, I can help.. As a therapist I am happiest when I am genuinely able to make a difference to someone and help them feel better. I have had a great deal of experience of working with many different people, each one of them with their own unique story, and their own way of seeing the world, each one of them also with the problems that sometimes arise for all of us as human beings trying to live the best we can. Maybe you feel anxious and don't know why? Perhaps you've had things happen that are still affecting you?
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Samantha Richardson
Counsellor, MBACP
I have school experience working in SEN with neurodivergence; addiction services and criminal justice supporting with alcohol and substance misuse, complex mental health including anxiety and depression, ADHD, ASD, intrusive, suicidal thoughts, self-harm.
Feeling nobody quite "Gets YOU?" Impulsive, unmotivated, head spiriling, ruminating, masking due to ADHD/ASD? Drugs or alcohol used to self medicate, relax or cope with stress but now noticed its getting out of control? Anxiety, panic attacks, intrusive thoughts starting to control your life but not sure the trigger? Or do you just have a sense something is wrong but struggle to open up or express how you feel to your partner, family or friends? The beauty of talking to a counsellor is I am neutral and independent of your situation which can make it easier to open up and explore your feelings and thoughts.
I have school experience working in SEN with neurodivergence; addiction services and criminal justice supporting with alcohol and substance misuse, complex mental health including anxiety and depression, ADHD, ASD, intrusive, suicidal thoughts, self-harm.
Feeling nobody quite "Gets YOU?" Impulsive, unmotivated, head spiriling, ruminating, masking due to ADHD/ASD? Drugs or alcohol used to self medicate, relax or cope with stress but now noticed its getting out of control? Anxiety, panic attacks, intrusive thoughts starting to control your life but not sure the trigger? Or do you just have a sense something is wrong but struggle to open up or express how you feel to your partner, family or friends? The beauty of talking to a counsellor is I am neutral and independent of your situation which can make it easier to open up and explore your feelings and thoughts.
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Laura Jacobs
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Waitlist for new clients
Amongst them, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, problems of identity and sexuality.
If you are struggling with intense feelings of fear, anxiety and sadness and if you find yourself full of panic, despair and frustration you may be trying to understand why you are trapped in these feelings much of the time. If you ruminate on situations, worry about past events, struggle to connect to those in your life and find your days consumed by worry, anger and stress, then a period of therapy may help you to gain insight into the origins of your emotional distress.
Amongst them, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, problems of identity and sexuality.
If you are struggling with intense feelings of fear, anxiety and sadness and if you find yourself full of panic, despair and frustration you may be trying to understand why you are trapped in these feelings much of the time. If you ruminate on situations, worry about past events, struggle to connect to those in your life and find your days consumed by worry, anger and stress, then a period of therapy may help you to gain insight into the origins of your emotional distress.
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Zoe Walters
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
I am a qualified and experienced Integrative Trauma informed counsellor, working in different settings from schools to online or face to face in my private practice working with a range of issues such as depression, suicidal ideologies, anxiety, bereavement, anger, stress, trauma, work burnout, school anxiety, low self-esteem & PTSD to mention a few.
Hi I’m Zoe, Honestly! Counselling is about being listened to, my passion is to listen to you, allowing you to talk freely, allowing you to be you, helping you to feel what it is to be listened to, to be valued for being yourself without fear of judgement or opinions, I’m offering you someone that will stick with you during difficult times, I’m here to be your person for a while and we can explore & process life safely, ‘you are not alone in this’ I will be offering you a confidential space to process how you are doing and only you!
I am a qualified and experienced Integrative Trauma informed counsellor, working in different settings from schools to online or face to face in my private practice working with a range of issues such as depression, suicidal ideologies, anxiety, bereavement, anger, stress, trauma, work burnout, school anxiety, low self-esteem & PTSD to mention a few.
Hi I’m Zoe, Honestly! Counselling is about being listened to, my passion is to listen to you, allowing you to talk freely, allowing you to be you, helping you to feel what it is to be listened to, to be valued for being yourself without fear of judgement or opinions, I’m offering you someone that will stick with you during difficult times, I’m here to be your person for a while and we can explore & process life safely, ‘you are not alone in this’ I will be offering you a confidential space to process how you are doing and only you!
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Sense Counselling Kent
Counsellor, MBACP
I have worked with both short and long term clients and hold a certification in suicide awareness.
My experience largely sits within addiction, having worked at The Kenward Trust for two years. However, I found that working with addiction allowed me to work with many issues that contributed to the bigger picture such as depression and anxiety, trauma and childhood trauma, sexual and childhood sexual abuse, PTSD, grief and more. I also worked with Pregnancy Sickness Support, a charity who help people suffering with Hyperemisis Gravidarum or severe sickness in pregnancy. Clients came with pregnancy and birth trauma, PTSD, covid trauma in birth and pregnancy, along with bigger parenting fears.
I have worked with both short and long term clients and hold a certification in suicide awareness.
My experience largely sits within addiction, having worked at The Kenward Trust for two years. However, I found that working with addiction allowed me to work with many issues that contributed to the bigger picture such as depression and anxiety, trauma and childhood trauma, sexual and childhood sexual abuse, PTSD, grief and more. I also worked with Pregnancy Sickness Support, a charity who help people suffering with Hyperemisis Gravidarum or severe sickness in pregnancy. Clients came with pregnancy and birth trauma, PTSD, covid trauma in birth and pregnancy, along with bigger parenting fears.
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Nicola Dayer
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I have a higher diploma in therapeutic counselling, a foundation diploma in trauma, further training in working creatively for example nesting dolls, completed TA101 training (transactional analysis), PAPYRUS (ASSIST) suicide first aid training and single session training.
The hardest step can sometimes be asking for help but you are here! Hello, my name is Nicola and I am a fully qualified person centred counsellor and Trauma therapist. I am a member of the BACP and NCPS, I work with adults and young people in the heart of Leigh on sea. Reaching out for help can be very daunting but I feel that one of my strengths is putting clients at ease. My aim is to offer a safe, friendly environment to talk about the struggles you might be facing. Sometimes it can be difficult to explore painful and emotional issues but I will go at your pace, not telling you what to do but working alongside you.
I have a higher diploma in therapeutic counselling, a foundation diploma in trauma, further training in working creatively for example nesting dolls, completed TA101 training (transactional analysis), PAPYRUS (ASSIST) suicide first aid training and single session training.
The hardest step can sometimes be asking for help but you are here! Hello, my name is Nicola and I am a fully qualified person centred counsellor and Trauma therapist. I am a member of the BACP and NCPS, I work with adults and young people in the heart of Leigh on sea. Reaching out for help can be very daunting but I feel that one of my strengths is putting clients at ease. My aim is to offer a safe, friendly environment to talk about the struggles you might be facing. Sometimes it can be difficult to explore painful and emotional issues but I will go at your pace, not telling you what to do but working alongside you.
07572 568551 View 07572 568551
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Karen Louise Hardy - Bachelor Of Arts With Honours First Class
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
With this comes PTSD, self harm, suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, panic attacks and self loathing.
Everyone is an individual who experiences life and the issues it throws, in very different ways. No 'one' sure way fits all - that is my Moto. We are individuals. Whatever anyone is feeling they shouldn't believe that they can "just cope" because everyone else seems to be doing ok. Its all relative! Depression/anxiety/stress/ lack of self worth and esteem are all problems in todays society and many suffer in silence. You don't need to. Often by talking and getting your problems out in the open is the first step to healing. Their voice to be heard and feelings to be listened to. Trust and the therapeutic relationship are key.
With this comes PTSD, self harm, suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, panic attacks and self loathing.
Everyone is an individual who experiences life and the issues it throws, in very different ways. No 'one' sure way fits all - that is my Moto. We are individuals. Whatever anyone is feeling they shouldn't believe that they can "just cope" because everyone else seems to be doing ok. Its all relative! Depression/anxiety/stress/ lack of self worth and esteem are all problems in todays society and many suffer in silence. You don't need to. Often by talking and getting your problems out in the open is the first step to healing. Their voice to be heard and feelings to be listened to. Trust and the therapeutic relationship are key.
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Member of creative counsellors cpd hub, completed majority of Caroline Springs trauma cpd including working with sexual abuse, working with self harm and suicide idealisation.
Lost? Always feeling whatever, you do, say, or think is wrong and hating yourself for not being what others want you to be. Does it feel like you’re fighting yourself? When you lose your way… it can go multiple ways; bad decisions, just doing what people tell you to do to please them, not doing anything, feeling frightened and feeling stuck, hiding intense low feelings that follow you round like a black cloud or running away from whatever maybe going on for you by keeping busy, hiding what is really going on from you with distractions and toxic positivity. Or you can be brave and midst the confusion and the pain… find yourself.
Member of creative counsellors cpd hub, completed majority of Caroline Springs trauma cpd including working with sexual abuse, working with self harm and suicide idealisation.
Lost? Always feeling whatever, you do, say, or think is wrong and hating yourself for not being what others want you to be. Does it feel like you’re fighting yourself? When you lose your way… it can go multiple ways; bad decisions, just doing what people tell you to do to please them, not doing anything, feeling frightened and feeling stuck, hiding intense low feelings that follow you round like a black cloud or running away from whatever maybe going on for you by keeping busy, hiding what is really going on from you with distractions and toxic positivity. Or you can be brave and midst the confusion and the pain… find yourself.
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Leanne Pitts
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
I've helped many people dealing with prolonged anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, OCD, low self-esteem, disordered eating, feelings of self harm and suicide and with a focus on past trauma amongst other presentations.
I am an integrative counsellor meaning that I blend a variety of techniques to best serve you. Listening without judgment is at the heart of my work and I have found that my approach has helped clients gain understanding of how their previous experiences influence their current life. This gives you the power to overcome those things that hold you back.
I've helped many people dealing with prolonged anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, OCD, low self-esteem, disordered eating, feelings of self harm and suicide and with a focus on past trauma amongst other presentations.
I am an integrative counsellor meaning that I blend a variety of techniques to best serve you. Listening without judgment is at the heart of my work and I have found that my approach has helped clients gain understanding of how their previous experiences influence their current life. This gives you the power to overcome those things that hold you back.
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Mary Mulherin
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Mary (she/her), I'm passionate about supporting people with anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and relationship issues.
My core training is Transactional Analysis which focuses on improving relationships. I help you get the best out of life, by recognising of the impact of your childhood experiences on your everyday life. You will become more confident, more aware and calmer. You will be able to assess situations and handle your emotions, with healthy coping mechanisms.
Hi, I'm Mary (she/her), I'm passionate about supporting people with anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and relationship issues.
My core training is Transactional Analysis which focuses on improving relationships. I help you get the best out of life, by recognising of the impact of your childhood experiences on your everyday life. You will become more confident, more aware and calmer. You will be able to assess situations and handle your emotions, with healthy coping mechanisms.
01245 950493 View 01245 950493
Suicidal Ideation Counsellors

How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?

Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioural therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.

Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?

Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.

Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?

The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.