Divorce Counselling in Bournemouth

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Charlotte Denny
Counsellor, MBACP
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, childhood trauma, or compulsive behaviours, including addictions. Many come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space to explore challenges, understand patterns, and develop coping strategies that promote insight, resilience, and personal growth. We look a little at the past and connect some dots on how patterns and behaviours play out today. Sessions can be short- or long-term, face-to-face, online, or by phone.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, childhood trauma, or compulsive behaviours, including addictions. Many come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space to explore challenges, understand patterns, and develop coping strategies that promote insight, resilience, and personal growth. We look a little at the past and connect some dots on how patterns and behaviours play out today. Sessions can be short- or long-term, face-to-face, online, or by phone.
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Aneta Bugajna
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Do you ever feel like you’re stuck, numb, disconnected, overwhelmed by your emotions, thoughts, stress, anxiety? Whether you're facing ongoing struggles or a recent challenge, I’m here to support you in navigating these difficulties. It’s completely normal to feel lost or unsure of how to move forward, but therapy can help you find your way. Together, we’ll focus on what truly matters to you. I will help you feel more in control, build stronger relationships, and ultimately find peace and direction in your life. Therapy isn’t just for times of crisis-everyone deserves a safe, non-judgmental space to be heard, accepted,and supported.
Do you ever feel like you’re stuck, numb, disconnected, overwhelmed by your emotions, thoughts, stress, anxiety? Whether you're facing ongoing struggles or a recent challenge, I’m here to support you in navigating these difficulties. It’s completely normal to feel lost or unsure of how to move forward, but therapy can help you find your way. Together, we’ll focus on what truly matters to you. I will help you feel more in control, build stronger relationships, and ultimately find peace and direction in your life. Therapy isn’t just for times of crisis-everyone deserves a safe, non-judgmental space to be heard, accepted,and supported.
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Sarah-Jayne Wakefield
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MUKCP
I am happy for you to contact me, in whichever way you feel comfortable with, making this first move to contact someone is the hardest step of all and it takes courage. We can have a chat and you can have a think about whether you think and feel I can help you and whether you would feel comfortable to share and work with me. My method is holistic, which involves evaluating and encouraging the alignment of your complete being. Your mind, body and soul.
I am happy for you to contact me, in whichever way you feel comfortable with, making this first move to contact someone is the hardest step of all and it takes courage. We can have a chat and you can have a think about whether you think and feel I can help you and whether you would feel comfortable to share and work with me. My method is holistic, which involves evaluating and encouraging the alignment of your complete being. Your mind, body and soul.
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Dr Wayne Adlem - Local Expert on Relationships & Psychosexual issues. Wayne has worked with many individuals and couples overcome issues of an intimate and personal nature to find fulfillment in their lives. • Fully insured via a combined treatment policy which includes: Professional liability/Indemnity & Public & Products liability. • Holds an Enhanced DBS Clearance certificate and is subscribed to the update service. • You can see the reviews from past clients on the Relink Therapy Website. • Policies & Procedures are in place for clarity and consistency. • Holds a UK Business bank account for all transactions.
Dr Wayne Adlem - Local Expert on Relationships & Psychosexual issues. Wayne has worked with many individuals and couples overcome issues of an intimate and personal nature to find fulfillment in their lives. • Fully insured via a combined treatment policy which includes: Professional liability/Indemnity & Public & Products liability. • Holds an Enhanced DBS Clearance certificate and is subscribed to the update service. • You can see the reviews from past clients on the Relink Therapy Website. • Policies & Procedures are in place for clarity and consistency. • Holds a UK Business bank account for all transactions.
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Laura Lanza
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Anxiety and depression are the 'tip of the iceberg'! Individuals lose hope when they lose vision, together we delve and explore into present and past experiences and significant life events in a gentle and creative way. In counselling you can begin to understand what part of you wants to be heard and understood. So in time you can learn new ways to change your actions and change your behaviour and steer your life in the direction that you want. It might be frustrating at times but trust the process and you will surprise yourself at how capable you are. 'Please note that I do Online Counselling only.'
Anxiety and depression are the 'tip of the iceberg'! Individuals lose hope when they lose vision, together we delve and explore into present and past experiences and significant life events in a gentle and creative way. In counselling you can begin to understand what part of you wants to be heard and understood. So in time you can learn new ways to change your actions and change your behaviour and steer your life in the direction that you want. It might be frustrating at times but trust the process and you will surprise yourself at how capable you are. 'Please note that I do Online Counselling only.'
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Dr Kieren Eyles
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Let me start by saying I’ve been to see a psychologist; why mention this? Two reasons: firstly, people often ask me this, so I’ll be up front about it. Secondly – maybe why people ask – having been “on the other side of the room”, I have the experience of how hard opening up can be, and how difficult it is to think about “life”. This experience has meant that back on the psych side of the room, I take a genuinely careful and non-judgmental approach to sessions. I begin by focusing on helping people feel comfortable; paradoxically perhaps, this means we are able to get to work on things quite quickly, but importantly, never rushing.
Let me start by saying I’ve been to see a psychologist; why mention this? Two reasons: firstly, people often ask me this, so I’ll be up front about it. Secondly – maybe why people ask – having been “on the other side of the room”, I have the experience of how hard opening up can be, and how difficult it is to think about “life”. This experience has meant that back on the psych side of the room, I take a genuinely careful and non-judgmental approach to sessions. I begin by focusing on helping people feel comfortable; paradoxically perhaps, this means we are able to get to work on things quite quickly, but importantly, never rushing.
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Vicki Pearson
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile. I am a qualified and experienced counsellor specialising in both adult and young person’s counselling. As a neurodivergent practitioner, I specialise in neurodivergent coaching and therapy. I provide a respectful, confidential, and supportive environment dedicated to enhancing self-awareness and promoting positive changes and developments in your life. During therapy, I may incorporate techniques from different modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Neuroscience models. The therapy is always tailored and centred around you, and we work at your pace.
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile. I am a qualified and experienced counsellor specialising in both adult and young person’s counselling. As a neurodivergent practitioner, I specialise in neurodivergent coaching and therapy. I provide a respectful, confidential, and supportive environment dedicated to enhancing self-awareness and promoting positive changes and developments in your life. During therapy, I may incorporate techniques from different modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Neuroscience models. The therapy is always tailored and centred around you, and we work at your pace.
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Sarah Scott
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Hello, my name is Sarah. I’m a qualified & professional counsellor and psychotherapist. I’m fully insured, DBS checked & registered with The National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). If you are visiting my profile, then maybe life has brought up some difficulties which are challenging for you to cope with. I work in an empathic and non-judgemental way to support you to make sense of what you are going through. Seeking therapy is the first step in beginning the process of achieving your goals and improving your wellbeing.
Hello, my name is Sarah. I’m a qualified & professional counsellor and psychotherapist. I’m fully insured, DBS checked & registered with The National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). If you are visiting my profile, then maybe life has brought up some difficulties which are challenging for you to cope with. I work in an empathic and non-judgemental way to support you to make sense of what you are going through. Seeking therapy is the first step in beginning the process of achieving your goals and improving your wellbeing.
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Dr Ros Vesey
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Hi, I am an experienced and insightful Counselling Psychologist. I offer you an emphatic space where you are listened to deeply. You will have the opportunity to explore, reflect, express and understand yourself alongside my professional support. I provide you with the compassion, skills and knowledge you may need to relieve uncomfortable feelings and resolve psychological issues and/or traumas. This process allows you to gain insight about yourself, increase self-acceptance, feel more in control of your responses to life, learn new ways of coping and move forward with greater peace.
Hi, I am an experienced and insightful Counselling Psychologist. I offer you an emphatic space where you are listened to deeply. You will have the opportunity to explore, reflect, express and understand yourself alongside my professional support. I provide you with the compassion, skills and knowledge you may need to relieve uncomfortable feelings and resolve psychological issues and/or traumas. This process allows you to gain insight about yourself, increase self-acceptance, feel more in control of your responses to life, learn new ways of coping and move forward with greater peace.
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Gabriela Macauley
Counsellor, MBACP
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to do next? I offer therapeutic coaching and strengths-based counselling to help adults navigate life transitions and crossroads, including career changes, redundancy or retirement, relationship shifts, parenthood or empty nest, health challenges, and re-evaluating mid- or later life. My integrative approach is compassionate, pragmatic, and action-focused. Together, we turn uncertainty into clear, achievable steps that help you gain focus, confidence, and reconnect with what matters most.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to do next? I offer therapeutic coaching and strengths-based counselling to help adults navigate life transitions and crossroads, including career changes, redundancy or retirement, relationship shifts, parenthood or empty nest, health challenges, and re-evaluating mid- or later life. My integrative approach is compassionate, pragmatic, and action-focused. Together, we turn uncertainty into clear, achievable steps that help you gain focus, confidence, and reconnect with what matters most.
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Carmel Davis-McCluskie
Psychotherapist, MBACP
I've been a practicing as a Counsellor & Psychotherapist for over 20 yrs now. Over the years I've worked with a diverse range of clients, coming with a multitude of different reasons. I offer a safe, confidential space, acknowledging the importance of building a good rapport in order for therapy to work.
I've been a practicing as a Counsellor & Psychotherapist for over 20 yrs now. Over the years I've worked with a diverse range of clients, coming with a multitude of different reasons. I offer a safe, confidential space, acknowledging the importance of building a good rapport in order for therapy to work.
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Anthony Hill Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Do you suffer from difficult thoughts, feelings, or behaviours? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma or relationship issues? If you need help with any aspect of your mental health, then do get in touch. I offer both Integrative Psychotherapy and Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), an evidence-based, effective therapy that can bring change in a small number of sessions in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.
Do you suffer from difficult thoughts, feelings, or behaviours? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma or relationship issues? If you need help with any aspect of your mental health, then do get in touch. I offer both Integrative Psychotherapy and Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), an evidence-based, effective therapy that can bring change in a small number of sessions in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.
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Sophie Smith
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Hi, my name is Sophie Smith, I am a therapeutic counsellor and supervisor. I am a registered member of the NCPS (National counselling and psychotherapy society ). I am currently only able to offer telephone or online sessions. I like to work with clients who are willing to be open minded to the counselling process. I enjoy working with a wide range of issues and if a client has a goal in mind we can look to achieve this. On the other hand, if a client hasn't set goals it's a opportunity to look at what they want to achieve in counselling. As a Counselling Supervisor, I offer tailored guidance that empowers professionals to thrive
Hi, my name is Sophie Smith, I am a therapeutic counsellor and supervisor. I am a registered member of the NCPS (National counselling and psychotherapy society ). I am currently only able to offer telephone or online sessions. I like to work with clients who are willing to be open minded to the counselling process. I enjoy working with a wide range of issues and if a client has a goal in mind we can look to achieve this. On the other hand, if a client hasn't set goals it's a opportunity to look at what they want to achieve in counselling. As a Counselling Supervisor, I offer tailored guidance that empowers professionals to thrive
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Jo Sharkey
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
I am an accredited, integrative therapeutic counsellor, finding that working in this way, gives uniqueness with each client, connecting in a way that is best suited to them as an individual. I have extensive experience, working with a variety of clients, of all ages.
I am an accredited, integrative therapeutic counsellor, finding that working in this way, gives uniqueness with each client, connecting in a way that is best suited to them as an individual. I have extensive experience, working with a variety of clients, of all ages.
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Julie Checklin
Counsellor, MBACP
I am a Person Centred and Humanistic Counsellor. This means I work from the belief that each client is an expert on themselves, knowing more about themselves than anyone else. I provide emotional safety and psychological support, in a calm environment where you will be valued and respected. By gaining clarity and perspective on what is troubling you right now, and with increased insight into your own internal world and how you interact with the world around you, your confidence in your ability to move forward in the right way for you will grow.
I am a Person Centred and Humanistic Counsellor. This means I work from the belief that each client is an expert on themselves, knowing more about themselves than anyone else. I provide emotional safety and psychological support, in a calm environment where you will be valued and respected. By gaining clarity and perspective on what is troubling you right now, and with increased insight into your own internal world and how you interact with the world around you, your confidence in your ability to move forward in the right way for you will grow.
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Charlotte Louise Hughes
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Online Only
You may appear to cope on the outside while feeling anxious, emotionally exhausted, or overwhelmed underneath. I offer warm, supportive counselling that combines emotional understanding with practical tools and psychoeducation to help you feel calmer, more confident, and better able to cope with life’s challenges.
You may appear to cope on the outside while feeling anxious, emotionally exhausted, or overwhelmed underneath. I offer warm, supportive counselling that combines emotional understanding with practical tools and psychoeducation to help you feel calmer, more confident, and better able to cope with life’s challenges.
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Ana Rampelt
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
I've been working with people for over 20 years, joining them in sense-making journeys that allow them to live more content and meaningful lives. My focus is to help people explore their thoughts, emotions and past to alleviate difficult states or obstacles to their wellbeing. When people understand what drives their behaviour and reconnect with lost parts of themselves, they can reengage in positive relationships and feel they can own their life. Symptoms like anxiety, depression or a sense of futility and unhappiness are usually linked to past experience and therapy can facilitate a safe frame to revisit them.
I've been working with people for over 20 years, joining them in sense-making journeys that allow them to live more content and meaningful lives. My focus is to help people explore their thoughts, emotions and past to alleviate difficult states or obstacles to their wellbeing. When people understand what drives their behaviour and reconnect with lost parts of themselves, they can reengage in positive relationships and feel they can own their life. Symptoms like anxiety, depression or a sense of futility and unhappiness are usually linked to past experience and therapy can facilitate a safe frame to revisit them.
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Nyarai schwadron
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Hello, I'm Nyarai, or you call me Nary. I'm a qualified person-centred counsellor, and I have worked with people experiencing anxiety, anger, childhood trauma, abuse, depression, low self-esteem, homeless, drug Addiction, ADHD, autism, mental health issues, domestic abuse, bereavement, stress and anger. I have also worked with individuals facing difficult relationships, lack of confidence, and trauma. I have experience working with both young people and adults, fostering an environment of trust, understanding, empathy, respect, and non-judgment. I work with a person-centered approach.
Hello, I'm Nyarai, or you call me Nary. I'm a qualified person-centred counsellor, and I have worked with people experiencing anxiety, anger, childhood trauma, abuse, depression, low self-esteem, homeless, drug Addiction, ADHD, autism, mental health issues, domestic abuse, bereavement, stress and anger. I have also worked with individuals facing difficult relationships, lack of confidence, and trauma. I have experience working with both young people and adults, fostering an environment of trust, understanding, empathy, respect, and non-judgment. I work with a person-centered approach.
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Scott Fitzgerald
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
I work with adults who may appear to be coping but feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck inside. Many struggle with overthinking, low confidence, or relationship difficulties, and come to therapy when this starts to impact daily life. I offer a supportive, non-judgemental space and use counselling and hypnotherapy to help you understand what’s keeping you stuck and move forward with greater calm, clarity, and confidence.
I work with adults who may appear to be coping but feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck inside. Many struggle with overthinking, low confidence, or relationship difficulties, and come to therapy when this starts to impact daily life. I offer a supportive, non-judgemental space and use counselling and hypnotherapy to help you understand what’s keeping you stuck and move forward with greater calm, clarity, and confidence.
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Matthew Groom
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Empathic and experienced psychotherapist and counsellor, based in the Bournemouth/Poole area. I work with individual adults of all ages and also within the LGBTQ+ community. My clients experience and bring a broad range of issues to therapy such as anxiety, identity issues, depression, relationship difficulties, and trauma. Trauma from our past often impacts our lives in the present and prevents us from moving forward or from being our authentic selves. Therapy cannot change the past, but it can enable us to move forward with increased resilience and can provide us with a solid foundation for lasting changes.
Empathic and experienced psychotherapist and counsellor, based in the Bournemouth/Poole area. I work with individual adults of all ages and also within the LGBTQ+ community. My clients experience and bring a broad range of issues to therapy such as anxiety, identity issues, depression, relationship difficulties, and trauma. Trauma from our past often impacts our lives in the present and prevents us from moving forward or from being our authentic selves. Therapy cannot change the past, but it can enable us to move forward with increased resilience and can provide us with a solid foundation for lasting changes.
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Divorce Counsellors
How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.

What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioural, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioural therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.

When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.

How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.