Suicidal Ideation Counselling in Bromley
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Sara Hope
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
My experience includes working with clients experiencing: mental health issues including stress, anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties addiction (including alcohol, drug, gambling, porn and sex addiction) bereavement and other significant loss (including redundancy, relationships) child abuse and neglect, self harm and
suicidal
thoughts.
Hi. Whether you have had previous experience of counselling or are thinking about it for the first time, I know that taking that first step can be a daunting experience. The relationship between you and your counsellor is paramount, so it’s vital that you choose one with whom you feel comfortable. I am passionate about supporting my clients, both in their present circumstances and, where possible, in seeking to achieve the best possible outcomes for their futures, by offering a safe, supportive, non-judgemental and empathic counselling service.I am able to offer short-term, focussed sessions as well as longer term counselling.

Simone Sheikh
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
My experience includes working with clients with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, loss, child abuse, self harm/
suicidal
thoughts.
People usually seek therapy because they have reached a crisis point in their life and are struggling to cope alone. This can lead to feeling stuck or creating unhelpful behaviour patterns to cope which present them from living life to their full potential. We often feel confused, anxious, depressed, emotionally numb or trapped in our past without clear goals in life or clear identity. I can offer you a safe space to explore better internal understanding which promotes self awareness, personal growth and inner peace which enables you to feel full of hope and clarity to achieve personal success.

Amanda Jane Morris.
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
Verified
As a Senior Accredited Integrative Psychotherapist /Supervisor with over 10 years experience working with young people and adults. I offer a safe, confidential, collaborative space , (either online (GDPR safe) or face 2 face, for us to work together and find a way forward. I specialise in working with children and teenagers also SEN, often holding the sessions in their home environment as this enables them to relax more. Trained in CBT, Person-Centred and Psycho-dynamic, working with a range of issues such as stress, depression, anxiety, self harm, intrusive/
suicidal
thoughts, panic attacks, OCD, bereavement and more.

Daniel Sherman Psychotherapeutic Counsellor MACCPH
Counsellor
Verified
Verified
Hi, I'm Daniel, an Individual Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Therapist who can help people struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, self harm,
suicidal
thoughts, sexuality concerns, grief or loss as well as relationship difficulties and many other issues. I specialise in providing compassionate, authentic, non-judgemental psychotherapeutic counselling in a safe environment in which my clients no longer feel like they have to struggle alone. I work in person, face to face in a neutral, calm & private therapy room. Or I also offer online therapy via Skype or Zoom.

Frances Taylor
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling anxious or low? In need of a listening ear? I can help you to explore what is weighing you down. I'm an experienced Counsellor and Supervisor working with clients of all ages - Adults, Children and Adolescents, providing a safe space to talk and offload. I am a trained Bereavement Counsellor, School Counsellor and Addictions practitioner. I have extensive experience of working with personal relationships, common and complex mental health issues,
suicide
, complex loss, transitions, anxiety, depression, addictions, problems at school or work, family matters, cultural and disability diversity, faith and dual diagnosis.

Joanna Cole Dip.Couns
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am experienced in working with children and adults. I have helped clients with a range of issues such as; relationship issues, feeling sad, generalised anxiety, low self esteem, phobias, self harm, sexuality, autism, bereavement, anxiety, depression, stress, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, addiction, and
suicidal ideation
. I am experienced in domestic abuse and trauma counselling. I have helped clients with a range of issues such as; emotional abuse, coercive control, physical abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, and psychological abuse. I also have vast experience with eating disorders.

Matt Donovan
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
I specialise in working with people who are experiencing a loss of meaning in their lives and may be questioning their own sense of direction and identity; often characterised by such beliefs as 'I don't recognise myself anymore' or 'I don't like the person I've become'. Likewise I have a great deal of experience working with people who have come to question their ability to cope, persevere or succeed; often expressed as deep feelings of hopelessness or helplessness and beliefs such as 'I'm know deep down I'm not good enough’ or 'there's just no way I can get through this'

Dr Kerstin Zechner
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Hello, and welcome. My name is Kerstin, and I am Counselling Psychologist. I have experience of working in the NHS and private sectors with adults who struggle with a range of emotional issues, such as anxiety, panic attacks, depression, addiction, problematic eating patterns, insomnia, work-related stress, childhood trauma as well as relational and identity issues.

Ruth Lawson
Counsellor, MBACP
Hello! I am an experienced and energetic practitioner I experience many clients saying that they don’t believe that their problems are bad enough, that there must be others in need who are suffering more, or that it is indulgent to go for counselling. If you are finding it hard to cope with life, for whatever reason, remember that you deserve to be heard and that your experiences, memories and feelings are real for you. I walk alongside you as you explore your unique life experiences and bring them for healing. I'm a qualified counsellor and coach. I am also UKCP trainee psychotherapist currently working towards accreditation.

Debbie Fletcher
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling that now is the right time to to take the next step in changing your life? As a BACP Registered Counsellor with over 20yrs experience, I provide sensitive, confidential counselling to individuals of all ages and couples who are experiencing problems in their relationship that are difficult to resolve. My ethos as a therapist is one of empathic collaboration, to help on your path towards clarity and change. Together we can make links and see patterns enabling you to resolve the issues that are affecting your emotional well being and find practical steps to empower you to move forward. I look forward to meeting you.

Garry Michael Brennan
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Starting therapy can be a daunting experience and so my aim is to help you feel at ease by working in a straightforward, empathic and down to earth way in order to help you overcome the obstacles that are stopping you from leading a meaningful and authentic life. I am an active person-centred counsellor who will work hard alongside you in order to help you understand the roots of your difficulties. I am an experienced counsellor who has particular experience around trauma and attachment issues due to my long experience in working in the world of adoption as both a social worker and therapist
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Gary Marshall
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Hi im a highly experienced therapist offering therapy for all types of conditions ranging from anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, work stress, OCD. I also work with all types of addictions, including problems with alcohol. I specialise in CBT focused therapy combined with EMDR a trauma based approach. I'm also a trained Schema Therapist specialising in childhood traumas and difficult past experiences, that may affect daily functioning. This can prove highly effective. I adhere to the BACP code of ethics and follow guidelines for safe and effective therapy.

Anita Evenden
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Do you want someone to listen and understand how things are for you? I am passionate about being with you in your concerns. Whatever they may be. I am currently working online and face to face. if you are nervous about this, please give me a call and I can arrange a taster session. Sometimes we all need someone to listen, accept and help us to work through our problems and just be with us in times of distress. Give me a call or email and see if we can work together? I work regularly with ADHD clients across the country but also locally.

Integrated Thinking Therapies
Psychotherapist, MA, BPC
Verified
Verified
I specialise in Racial Based Traumatic Stress and Healing The Mother Wound.

Dr Kari Carstairs
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Maybe life has dealt you a blow that has shattered you, or maybe you feel stuck and confused about who you are and what you want in life. Or maybe, you feel full of bad feelings that threaten to overwhelm you – feelings such as sadness, rage, hopelessness, shame, fear and frustration. If so, therapy can help.

Dr Zara Hosany
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Do you feel fed up and struggling to achieve your goals? Are you looking for movement and change? Would you like a therapist or supervisor who is understanding and able to help you progress forwards in the direction you would like to move in? I am Dr Zara Hosany, a Principal Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience working in mental health. I offer a range of interventions: individual work with adults, young people, parents, couples, family therapy; supervision for qualified professionals and trainees; coaching and mentoring, consultation work with organisations, and reflective spaces for groups.

Irma Tarlarini
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide counselling depending on your unique needs. Our thoughts, behaviour, relationships, environment, our gender & sexual identification, ethnic background, culture & the society we live in, affect our ability to thrive & survive. My individual & couples counselling can help you gain deeper understanding on your life story, on your unique relationship(s), your reasons for feeling lost, depressed, anxious, unhappy, stuck in a rut! We can find your answers within you, within your relationships, who you are, & explore who you'd like to be. I work with you to find your healthier future, within yourself & with others around you.

Caroline Jackson Couples & Individual Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Reaching out for help takes so much guts. I offer a safe space for you to say how things REALLY are, as well as looking at how you would like them to be. Being able to share what is going on with someone who knows how to respond can be such a relief. It's important to find a counsellor whom you can trust and who will understand you. I am a fully qualified integrative counsellor. This means I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches depending on my client's needs. I offer a safe and confidential space which is private and discreet, just outside Bromley, in KESTON VILLAGE. Make yourself a priority!
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Monika Wieliczko
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
You have been feeling tense and overwhelmed for no apparent reason, although everything ‘seems fine’ on the surface and people often tell you that you were lucky in life. It might be that you don’t quite know where your emotional and physical reactions are coming from. As if your mind and body have a life of their own. It might seem you have it together all the time but it takes so much energy to keep things going. This never-ending sense of internal pressure feels exhausting but you are not quite sure how to get out of the cycle. You might be confused about who you really are, what is your true self.

Shelley Williams
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
My approach is warm, relational and non-judgemental. I work with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, family and relationship issues, bereavement and trauma. Whatever brings you to seek counselling now, through exploring with you what is happening, and how you are feeling, in the context of your own unique life story, I aim to help you work through what is deeply troubling you. This may mean helping you to work through some difficult and painful experiences and feelings, and so I am mindful of your needs and will be guided by you.
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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.