Counselling for Seniors in Bridport
There is a quiet, persistent knowing when a life has become a series of inherited patterns or a cycle of 'penance' that no longer serves. Perhaps traditional paths have felt too rigid, leaving the deeper, soulful layers of your experience untouched. My work is for those seeking to move beyond the surface—those who are ready to un-weave the burdens of the past and reclaim a sense of vital, lived belonging. We look for the light that remains intact beneath the struggle, moving toward a life that feels authentic, expansive, and truly your own
There is a quiet, persistent knowing when a life has become a series of inherited patterns or a cycle of 'penance' that no longer serves. Perhaps traditional paths have felt too rigid, leaving the deeper, soulful layers of your experience untouched. My work is for those seeking to move beyond the surface—those who are ready to un-weave the burdens of the past and reclaim a sense of vital, lived belonging. We look for the light that remains intact beneath the struggle, moving toward a life that feels authentic, expansive, and truly your own
Trauma is the invisible force that shapes our lives."
I guide people through the complex emotional and physical effects of traumatic experiences and stress.
I integrate my professional training and personal insights into a therapeutic approach which is led by an intention to:
- understand the unique and complex experiences of your life
- support you in your goals and with the challenges you face
- be alongside you in your journey
My approach is informed by the latest developments and approaches including Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Informed Therapy, Schema Therapy & Transforming Touch.
Trauma is the invisible force that shapes our lives."
I guide people through the complex emotional and physical effects of traumatic experiences and stress.
I integrate my professional training and personal insights into a therapeutic approach which is led by an intention to:
- understand the unique and complex experiences of your life
- support you in your goals and with the challenges you face
- be alongside you in your journey
My approach is informed by the latest developments and approaches including Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Informed Therapy, Schema Therapy & Transforming Touch.
I offer face-to-face and online therapy for individuals and couples. As a Person-Centred and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with postgraduate training from the University of Oxford, I provide a supportive space to explore your thoughts, emotions, beliefs and behaviours that may be maintaining your difficulties, and help you move towards your goals. I have worked with many clients experiencing anxiety (generalised, health, social), OCD, depression, panic, phobias, PTSD and trauma. For couples, I support partners in identifying problems and recurring patterns, working together to build shared goals and aspirations.
I offer face-to-face and online therapy for individuals and couples. As a Person-Centred and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with postgraduate training from the University of Oxford, I provide a supportive space to explore your thoughts, emotions, beliefs and behaviours that may be maintaining your difficulties, and help you move towards your goals. I have worked with many clients experiencing anxiety (generalised, health, social), OCD, depression, panic, phobias, PTSD and trauma. For couples, I support partners in identifying problems and recurring patterns, working together to build shared goals and aspirations.
The aim of counselling is to promote healing and assist clients to take the next steps forward in their lives. Whether the issues stem from unresolved historic life events, acute trauma such as bereavement, separation or abuse or general depression and anxiety. Counselling can help a client to find their way when feeling lost, with the support of a reliable, benevolent and empathic person by their side who can gently challenge, encourage exploration and hold the client through their journey.
The aim of counselling is to promote healing and assist clients to take the next steps forward in their lives. Whether the issues stem from unresolved historic life events, acute trauma such as bereavement, separation or abuse or general depression and anxiety. Counselling can help a client to find their way when feeling lost, with the support of a reliable, benevolent and empathic person by their side who can gently challenge, encourage exploration and hold the client through their journey.
I'm an integrative counsellor offering therapy indoors, online, and outdoors in nature. I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches to help you make sense of your experiences, connect with your inner resources, and find a way forward that feels authentic and meaningful. At the heart of my work is the therapeutic relationship — a safe space where you can feel seen, supported, and free to explore whatever is arising for you. I have a particular interest in the body-mind connection, bringing a holistic approach to everything we explore together. I offer a warm, collaborative presence, meeting you with openness, curiosity, and respect.
I'm an integrative counsellor offering therapy indoors, online, and outdoors in nature. I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches to help you make sense of your experiences, connect with your inner resources, and find a way forward that feels authentic and meaningful. At the heart of my work is the therapeutic relationship — a safe space where you can feel seen, supported, and free to explore whatever is arising for you. I have a particular interest in the body-mind connection, bringing a holistic approach to everything we explore together. I offer a warm, collaborative presence, meeting you with openness, curiosity, and respect.
Are you feeling that you need a supportive relationship to help with issues in your life? At different times in life we may feel overwhelmed, alone or stuck and it can help to talk in a non judgemental setting. You may be considering therapy for many reasons and the first step is to just make contact. This can bring feelings of nervousness but it can also be a very exciting moment. You can ask for the help and support you need. It’s very important that you feel completely comfortable with your counsellor, that they are a person you can share all of yourself with.
Are you feeling that you need a supportive relationship to help with issues in your life? At different times in life we may feel overwhelmed, alone or stuck and it can help to talk in a non judgemental setting. You may be considering therapy for many reasons and the first step is to just make contact. This can bring feelings of nervousness but it can also be a very exciting moment. You can ask for the help and support you need. It’s very important that you feel completely comfortable with your counsellor, that they are a person you can share all of yourself with.
Do you want to be heard and feel understood ? Do you want to build a relationship with a counsellor that you trust in an environment created with a relaxed feel whilst watching animals graze ?
Hi I'm Donna ,I'm a person centred counsellor that works with an Intergrative approach when required. I offer unconditional positive regard to you as my client whatever you may bring to the sessions. If your struggling with anxiety ,the loss of a loved one, no matter what you bring id like to be there for you to help you achieve your goals, find out what it is your looking for or simply to help you grow would be a real privilege.
Do you want to be heard and feel understood ? Do you want to build a relationship with a counsellor that you trust in an environment created with a relaxed feel whilst watching animals graze ?
Hi I'm Donna ,I'm a person centred counsellor that works with an Intergrative approach when required. I offer unconditional positive regard to you as my client whatever you may bring to the sessions. If your struggling with anxiety ,the loss of a loved one, no matter what you bring id like to be there for you to help you achieve your goals, find out what it is your looking for or simply to help you grow would be a real privilege.
When life feels overwhelming and hard, it's not because you are doing it wrong, but because it actually is hard!
I offer Nurturing Psychotherapy and Counselling to help you find your way forward. Combining Relational and Integrative, Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy, with Behavioural Psychology, I can help bring deeper insight into what you are experiencing or what has happened in the past. I am based in Morecombelake in Dorset and work online too.
We can work together to understand your feelings, thoughts and behaviours, as you learn new ways of coping, which make life not only bearable, but enjoyable again.
When life feels overwhelming and hard, it's not because you are doing it wrong, but because it actually is hard!
I offer Nurturing Psychotherapy and Counselling to help you find your way forward. Combining Relational and Integrative, Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy, with Behavioural Psychology, I can help bring deeper insight into what you are experiencing or what has happened in the past. I am based in Morecombelake in Dorset and work online too.
We can work together to understand your feelings, thoughts and behaviours, as you learn new ways of coping, which make life not only bearable, but enjoyable again.
Life is full of thresholds, and stepping over them can bring more questions than answers. You may be navigating the loss of a loved one or a relationship, a midlife shift such as perimenopause or a lack of direction that’s hard to name. Perhaps something within you is changing but the people around you haven’t caught up. You may be noticing grief, anger, anxiety or simply a sense that something needs attention. This may include exploring your neurodivergent identity or the layered griefs of being childless not by choice. Therapy offers a steady space to explore what is happening within you and begin to find your way forward.
Life is full of thresholds, and stepping over them can bring more questions than answers. You may be navigating the loss of a loved one or a relationship, a midlife shift such as perimenopause or a lack of direction that’s hard to name. Perhaps something within you is changing but the people around you haven’t caught up. You may be noticing grief, anger, anxiety or simply a sense that something needs attention. This may include exploring your neurodivergent identity or the layered griefs of being childless not by choice. Therapy offers a steady space to explore what is happening within you and begin to find your way forward.
I am a Trauma Psychotherapist specialising in EMDR and IFS therapy. I am an accredited member of the NCPS, NCYPT & EMDRIA register. I currently work internationally online operating from a range of modalities including EMDR and IFS in an integrative approach.
I am a Trauma Psychotherapist specialising in EMDR and IFS therapy. I am an accredited member of the NCPS, NCYPT & EMDRIA register. I currently work internationally online operating from a range of modalities including EMDR and IFS in an integrative approach.
I specialise in relationship therapy, life transitions and exploration of the self. I work with clients from the ages of eighteen +. I am LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent inclusive. I have in-depth experience of working with individuals and couples/partnerships at my practice. Relationship therapy can include family members, friendships and couples/partnerships.
I specialise in relationship therapy, life transitions and exploration of the self. I work with clients from the ages of eighteen +. I am LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent inclusive. I have in-depth experience of working with individuals and couples/partnerships at my practice. Relationship therapy can include family members, friendships and couples/partnerships.
Sometimes life can become too overwhelming because of difficult events or relationships, both old or current. You may be struggling with anxious feelings or have become stuck in unhelpful behaviours as you try to manage your world. This can become a lonely and disempowering place. People come to therapy because they recognise these thoughts or strategies are limiting their lives. My work is humanistic in approach with a person-centred focus; this means that I will listen and value what you share and not be judgemental or directive. I build empathic therapeutic relationships that enable you to feel safe to share your emotions.
Sometimes life can become too overwhelming because of difficult events or relationships, both old or current. You may be struggling with anxious feelings or have become stuck in unhelpful behaviours as you try to manage your world. This can become a lonely and disempowering place. People come to therapy because they recognise these thoughts or strategies are limiting their lives. My work is humanistic in approach with a person-centred focus; this means that I will listen and value what you share and not be judgemental or directive. I build empathic therapeutic relationships that enable you to feel safe to share your emotions.
Stuck? Overwhelmed? Burnt out? Feeling vulnerable? I offer a sensitive, confidential and compassionate approach and believe that looking for help can be hard. How to work out what to do or where to go next? Let’s connect and see where that takes you. I can help with a wide range of issues including anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, grief ...
Stuck? Overwhelmed? Burnt out? Feeling vulnerable? I offer a sensitive, confidential and compassionate approach and believe that looking for help can be hard. How to work out what to do or where to go next? Let’s connect and see where that takes you. I can help with a wide range of issues including anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, grief ...
How are you today? It can be difficult to really know or express what is happening for you. Life can feel complicated and scary at times and this can feel overwhelming. Being able share your concerns and thoughts free you up to make changes that can improve your emotional health. Counselling provides a space for for you to work on mind body and soul. What happens with our thoughts and emotions transfers to the body and vice versa. For an holistic approach to your well being I see you as a person not a set of issues. Anxiety, depression and Trauma affect the quality of life and our ability to live life to the fullest.
How are you today? It can be difficult to really know or express what is happening for you. Life can feel complicated and scary at times and this can feel overwhelming. Being able share your concerns and thoughts free you up to make changes that can improve your emotional health. Counselling provides a space for for you to work on mind body and soul. What happens with our thoughts and emotions transfers to the body and vice versa. For an holistic approach to your well being I see you as a person not a set of issues. Anxiety, depression and Trauma affect the quality of life and our ability to live life to the fullest.
I work with clients navigating the pain of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. These challenges may sometimes express themselves in unhealthy coping mechnanisms, such as addiction, self sabotage and social isolation. I support clients to build self-belief and to move forward with optimism, hope and authenticity. My work also supports individuals in addiction recovery, guiding them to understand and accept themselves so they can live a fuller, more confident life
My approach is compassionate and grounded, focused on supporting you to feel understood, more self confident and in control of where you want your life to take you.
I work with clients navigating the pain of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. These challenges may sometimes express themselves in unhealthy coping mechnanisms, such as addiction, self sabotage and social isolation. I support clients to build self-belief and to move forward with optimism, hope and authenticity. My work also supports individuals in addiction recovery, guiding them to understand and accept themselves so they can live a fuller, more confident life
My approach is compassionate and grounded, focused on supporting you to feel understood, more self confident and in control of where you want your life to take you.
For me counselling is about Life Supervision, something we all need at different times of our lives to work through the sticky bits of life. A counsellor is a guide, who enables you to find your own way home. To feel truly heard without adaptation by someone else’s own experience seems such a rare and extraordinary thing– it should be so simple but it happens rarely in day to day life with friends and family. For me as a counsellor it is about stepping aside from your own experiences and judgements to allow another’s words and feelings to be shared in all their entirety as if experiencing alongside them.
For me counselling is about Life Supervision, something we all need at different times of our lives to work through the sticky bits of life. A counsellor is a guide, who enables you to find your own way home. To feel truly heard without adaptation by someone else’s own experience seems such a rare and extraordinary thing– it should be so simple but it happens rarely in day to day life with friends and family. For me as a counsellor it is about stepping aside from your own experiences and judgements to allow another’s words and feelings to be shared in all their entirety as if experiencing alongside them.
If you are struggling with personal issues, such as, anxiety, anger, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, trauma, bereavement/loss, life transitions, or feel you need help in moving on in your life, then please contact me for help. I am qualified and experienced Counsellor and Supervisor, working privately near Axminster, East Devon. While always working collaboratively with you, I aim to offer you a safe space where you can explore your issues in depth, which will help you gain insight and understanding, and enable you to live your life in more fulfilling and hopeful ways.
If you are struggling with personal issues, such as, anxiety, anger, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, trauma, bereavement/loss, life transitions, or feel you need help in moving on in your life, then please contact me for help. I am qualified and experienced Counsellor and Supervisor, working privately near Axminster, East Devon. While always working collaboratively with you, I aim to offer you a safe space where you can explore your issues in depth, which will help you gain insight and understanding, and enable you to live your life in more fulfilling and hopeful ways.
I work with professionals, leaders, business owners and neurodivergent adults whose daily pressures are affecting their capacity, performance and psychological health. You may be experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, overwhelm, perfectionism, procrastination or executive-functioning difficulties, or navigating a major life transition. Together, we identify what is driving the problem, understand how it is affecting your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and use psychotherapy, therapeutic coaching and the 8Wise Method to create practical, meaningful change.
I work with professionals, leaders, business owners and neurodivergent adults whose daily pressures are affecting their capacity, performance and psychological health. You may be experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, overwhelm, perfectionism, procrastination or executive-functioning difficulties, or navigating a major life transition. Together, we identify what is driving the problem, understand how it is affecting your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and use psychotherapy, therapeutic coaching and the 8Wise Method to create practical, meaningful change.
Welcome. My name is Hali, and as a person-centred counsellor, my aim is to help you to process and work through any difficult emotions, challenges or life changes that you may be experiencing. Talking things through in an empathic, confidential, safe environment, free of judgement, where you feel truly seen and heard, can help you in making sense of your world, so that you are able to move forward.
This is your space, where I will be led by you, at your pace, working alongside you, enabling you to understand your thoughts & emotions, so that you are able to find clarity, acceptance and healing.
Welcome. My name is Hali, and as a person-centred counsellor, my aim is to help you to process and work through any difficult emotions, challenges or life changes that you may be experiencing. Talking things through in an empathic, confidential, safe environment, free of judgement, where you feel truly seen and heard, can help you in making sense of your world, so that you are able to move forward.
This is your space, where I will be led by you, at your pace, working alongside you, enabling you to understand your thoughts & emotions, so that you are able to find clarity, acceptance and healing.
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You may look like you're coping on the outside, yet inside you feel exhausted, disconnected, or like you've lost yourself. Perhaps anxiety, self-doubt, people pleasing, past experiences, or constant overthinking are keeping you stuck.
My clients are often women who have lost touch with themselves through grief, loss, relationship challenges, years of putting everyone first or life transitions such as peri menopause. Whatever has brought you here, you don't have to face it alone.
You may look like you're coping on the outside, yet inside you feel exhausted, disconnected, or like you've lost yourself. Perhaps anxiety, self-doubt, people pleasing, past experiences, or constant overthinking are keeping you stuck.
My clients are often women who have lost touch with themselves through grief, loss, relationship challenges, years of putting everyone first or life transitions such as peri menopause. Whatever has brought you here, you don't have to face it alone.
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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.