Counselling in Bury Saint Edmunds

Seeking Solace Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified
Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 (Online Only)
Clients have come to me for many different reasons. From dealing with past traumas, connecting with their emotions and understanding their reactions, to working on a better sense of self and building confidence. Each client comes to therapy seeking a safe and non-judgmental space to unpack their thoughts and emotions. They often come because they don't feel heard in their day-to-day life, or need somewhere to explore emotions without fear of reactions or feelings of guilt.
Clients have come to me for many different reasons. From dealing with past traumas, connecting with their emotions and understanding their reactions, to working on a better sense of self and building confidence. Each client comes to therapy seeking a safe and non-judgmental space to unpack their thoughts and emotions. They often come because they don't feel heard in their day-to-day life, or need somewhere to explore emotions without fear of reactions or feelings of guilt.

Open Minds CBT & Counselling service
MSc
Verified
Bury Saint Edmunds IP31
I like to work in a target focussed way, meaning at the beginning of treatment we will decide what you want to achieve from therapy and collaboratively work towards your goals; whether this is through the modality of CBT or counselling, we can be clear about what you wish to achieve from our time working together.
I like to work in a target focussed way, meaning at the beginning of treatment we will decide what you want to achieve from therapy and collaboratively work towards your goals; whether this is through the modality of CBT or counselling, we can be clear about what you wish to achieve from our time working together.

Dr Nikki Schuck
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Bury Saint Edmunds IP32 (Online Only)
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience as a Lead Clinician in the NHS. I work with clients using a person centred, compassionate approach- tailoring treatment to individual needs and circumstances. I have had vast experience across the spectrum of mental health difficulties in the adult population. Whether you are struggling with an anxiety disorder or depression, or overcoming past trauma, I will help you to understand your difficulties and find a way to manage and overcome the problems you are facing.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience as a Lead Clinician in the NHS. I work with clients using a person centred, compassionate approach- tailoring treatment to individual needs and circumstances. I have had vast experience across the spectrum of mental health difficulties in the adult population. Whether you are struggling with an anxiety disorder or depression, or overcoming past trauma, I will help you to understand your difficulties and find a way to manage and overcome the problems you are facing.

Suffolk Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
Bury Saint Edmunds IP32
Clients approach me when they are seeking greater fulfilment in their lives. Anxiety, fear, and stress, can sometimes affect the relationship we have with ourselves and others . Clients always need to know that they are listened to and taken seriously. This is achieved by helping clients to become more tolerant and kinder to themselves. This is what I believe is the basis to my style of Psychotherapy.
Clients approach me when they are seeking greater fulfilment in their lives. Anxiety, fear, and stress, can sometimes affect the relationship we have with ourselves and others . Clients always need to know that they are listened to and taken seriously. This is achieved by helping clients to become more tolerant and kinder to themselves. This is what I believe is the basis to my style of Psychotherapy.

Sarah Jefferys-Emrys
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified
Bury Saint Edmunds IP30
Waitlist for new clients
Anxiety, depression, trauma, menopause – they all suck! I know because I’ve been where you are right now. And what you’re looking for is a way out of the dark space you’re in, right? So doesn’t it make sense to be guided by someone who knows the way? Who has been there and done it themselves? Nothing gives me more joy than guiding people along a path that has been trodden by not just me, but many others just like you!
Anxiety, depression, trauma, menopause – they all suck! I know because I’ve been where you are right now. And what you’re looking for is a way out of the dark space you’re in, right? So doesn’t it make sense to be guided by someone who knows the way? Who has been there and done it themselves? Nothing gives me more joy than guiding people along a path that has been trodden by not just me, but many others just like you!

Emily King
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Bury Saint Edmunds IP28
Not accepting new clients
Please know my Practice is full, thank you. I offer a reliable, confidential and non-judgmental space to help you explore your inner thoughts and feelings and support you in times of transition, distress and emotional need. We all have the right to be heard and seen, sometimes we can get stuck along the journey of life and encounter challenging thoughts and emotions.
Please know my Practice is full, thank you. I offer a reliable, confidential and non-judgmental space to help you explore your inner thoughts and feelings and support you in times of transition, distress and emotional need. We all have the right to be heard and seen, sometimes we can get stuck along the journey of life and encounter challenging thoughts and emotions.

EMDR and CBT Services
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Bury Saint Edmunds IP31
I offer EMDR, CBT and Couples Counselling therapy and the aim is to help you to regain a sense of wellbeing and enjoyment in your life. During the initial assessment we will work together to understand your main problems, what is keeping you 'stuck' and then agree on an individualised treatment plan to help you move forward with clear treatment goals. CBT is an effective treatment that can help you in the here and now and EMDR is useful for getting to the root of the problem. I find that both work well, in different ways to bring about an improvement in emotional and physical health.
I offer EMDR, CBT and Couples Counselling therapy and the aim is to help you to regain a sense of wellbeing and enjoyment in your life. During the initial assessment we will work together to understand your main problems, what is keeping you 'stuck' and then agree on an individualised treatment plan to help you move forward with clear treatment goals. CBT is an effective treatment that can help you in the here and now and EMDR is useful for getting to the root of the problem. I find that both work well, in different ways to bring about an improvement in emotional and physical health.

Melanie Jane Amps
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Bury Saint Edmunds IP30
I currently work in Private Practice as an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. I previously worked in the NHS with clients living with long term health conditions for over 30 years. Whether you are struggling with an anxiety disorder or depression or overcoming past trauma. I will help you understand your difficulties and find a way to manage and overcome the problems you are facing. Stressful life events can lead to feelings of helplessness and not coping. I provide a safe comfortable space for you to talk about anything that may be causing you difficulty.
I currently work in Private Practice as an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. I previously worked in the NHS with clients living with long term health conditions for over 30 years. Whether you are struggling with an anxiety disorder or depression or overcoming past trauma. I will help you understand your difficulties and find a way to manage and overcome the problems you are facing. Stressful life events can lead to feelings of helplessness and not coping. I provide a safe comfortable space for you to talk about anything that may be causing you difficulty.

Zoe Wilson
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified
4 Endorsed
Bury Saint Edmunds IP32
Life can be overwhelming and full of challenges, often with obstacles getting in the way of you looking after your emotional wellbeing. Whether the barriers to a more fulfilling life are coming from you or are out of your control you can still find a way forward and my role is to help you with this. Whether you’re thinking “It’s probably just a me thing” or “It’s not that big of an issue” or even “I shouldn’t burden anyone else with this”, if you need someone to open up to, I’m here to help.
Life can be overwhelming and full of challenges, often with obstacles getting in the way of you looking after your emotional wellbeing. Whether the barriers to a more fulfilling life are coming from you or are out of your control you can still find a way forward and my role is to help you with this. Whether you’re thinking “It’s probably just a me thing” or “It’s not that big of an issue” or even “I shouldn’t burden anyone else with this”, if you need someone to open up to, I’m here to help.

Natalie Wiggins
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Bury Saint Edmunds IP29
Hello and welcome to my profile, thank you for visiting. I am a qualified, registered and insured Counsellor, trained and experienced in working from an integrative perspective. I offer help with a wide range of issues, in a way that is tailor made and as individual as you are, including couples work and those needing counselling for relationships. Based in Suffolk I currently have some session availability, always at competitive rates with no waiting list. Ask me about grants/reduced rates that may be available for young people, charities, community organisations, churches and students to help with costs.
Hello and welcome to my profile, thank you for visiting. I am a qualified, registered and insured Counsellor, trained and experienced in working from an integrative perspective. I offer help with a wide range of issues, in a way that is tailor made and as individual as you are, including couples work and those needing counselling for relationships. Based in Suffolk I currently have some session availability, always at competitive rates with no waiting list. Ask me about grants/reduced rates that may be available for young people, charities, community organisations, churches and students to help with costs.

Laurie Seiler
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
Verified
Bury Saint Edmunds IP32
Laurie is a registered mental health nurse and accredited cognitive behavioural therapist. He also has specialist qualifications in child and adolescent mental health, EMDR, and NLP. Laurie is the author of the book Cool Connections With CBT (Published by Jessica Kingsley) and has a wide range of experience supporting both adults and young people. Before qualifying as a nurse in 1997, he gained a wide range of experience working for with both adults and children in a number of different residential, hospitals, and school settings.
Laurie is a registered mental health nurse and accredited cognitive behavioural therapist. He also has specialist qualifications in child and adolescent mental health, EMDR, and NLP. Laurie is the author of the book Cool Connections With CBT (Published by Jessica Kingsley) and has a wide range of experience supporting both adults and young people. Before qualifying as a nurse in 1997, he gained a wide range of experience working for with both adults and children in a number of different residential, hospitals, and school settings.
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Adam Newman
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Bury Saint Edmunds IP32
I am a qualified, integrative counsellor with experience of working with both adults and young people. I also work with organizations and EAP schemes, and happily accept new enquiries from these. Experiencing difficulties in life, while this may be inevitable, can be incredibly painful and isolating. My aim within my practice is to foster a safe, non-judgmental, and empathic environment, where you can freely explore your concerns and worries. Taking that first step in counselling and finding the right therapist can be a daunting prospect, so I will endeavour to make sure that you feel as comfortable as possible.
I am a qualified, integrative counsellor with experience of working with both adults and young people. I also work with organizations and EAP schemes, and happily accept new enquiries from these. Experiencing difficulties in life, while this may be inevitable, can be incredibly painful and isolating. My aim within my practice is to foster a safe, non-judgmental, and empathic environment, where you can freely explore your concerns and worries. Taking that first step in counselling and finding the right therapist can be a daunting prospect, so I will endeavour to make sure that you feel as comfortable as possible.

Sam Jeffery
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Bury Saint Edmunds IP32
I am a fully qualified and registered therapist. Life is not easy and you may feel lost, lonely, hopeless, overwhelmed or fed up with repeating the same patterns over and over again. Having the opportunity to share difficult events and process confusing emotions can alleviate distress and give you the space to find more satisfying and rewarding ways of living.
I am a fully qualified and registered therapist. Life is not easy and you may feel lost, lonely, hopeless, overwhelmed or fed up with repeating the same patterns over and over again. Having the opportunity to share difficult events and process confusing emotions can alleviate distress and give you the space to find more satisfying and rewarding ways of living.

Mandy Hedges Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Bury Saint Edmunds IP31
Welcome, If you are looking for a warm, caring, professional counsellor, then you are in the right place. With all the uncertainty of the coronavirus and people’s anxiety running high, other issues and problems haven't gone away. I am offering face to face appointments in my private office in Stanton. Here health and safety can be maintained. Saturday sessions are also available.
Welcome, If you are looking for a warm, caring, professional counsellor, then you are in the right place. With all the uncertainty of the coronavirus and people’s anxiety running high, other issues and problems haven't gone away. I am offering face to face appointments in my private office in Stanton. Here health and safety can be maintained. Saturday sessions are also available.

Gav Hill Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Bury Saint Edmunds IP32
Many people come to counselling because they can't understand why they think or feel like they do. Maybe you feel misunderstood or unheard or anxious a lot of the time. Maybe you are down or depressed and possibly struggling to see the point sometimes. Has something happened or changed in your life that you are struggling to make sense of. You may have lost someone or something and are finding it hard to come to terms with. Whatever is troubling you I will provide a trusted, accepting and safe space where you can move towards your acceptance and understanding of yourself.
Many people come to counselling because they can't understand why they think or feel like they do. Maybe you feel misunderstood or unheard or anxious a lot of the time. Maybe you are down or depressed and possibly struggling to see the point sometimes. Has something happened or changed in your life that you are struggling to make sense of. You may have lost someone or something and are finding it hard to come to terms with. Whatever is troubling you I will provide a trusted, accepting and safe space where you can move towards your acceptance and understanding of yourself.

Sn Emrys
Psychotherapist, MA, MHGI
Verified
Bury Saint Edmunds IP30
Waitlist for new clients
I have the best job in the world: it’s to help you find the peace you’re looking for. That’s what I’ve been doing, first as a shamanic counsellor then as a psychotherapist, for others just like you, for 45 years. Whether you have a phobia, or are in a dire, life-threatening situation, or anything in between, you’re just a call away from finding yourself warmly welcomed to a totally non-judgmental, safe, comfortable space where you can relax and unload whatever you want in total confidence: then we can get straight to work fixing it.
I have the best job in the world: it’s to help you find the peace you’re looking for. That’s what I’ve been doing, first as a shamanic counsellor then as a psychotherapist, for others just like you, for 45 years. Whether you have a phobia, or are in a dire, life-threatening situation, or anything in between, you’re just a call away from finding yourself warmly welcomed to a totally non-judgmental, safe, comfortable space where you can relax and unload whatever you want in total confidence: then we can get straight to work fixing it.

Rosemary Rush
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Bury Saint Edmunds IP30
I support adults, children and young people who may be feeling anxious or low. I also help when people are struggling with managing different relationships at home, work, college or school. I offer children, young people and their families the opportunity to explore and find new ways of coping with their emotional and behavioural difficulties. This may be due to big changes at school or college, a divorce or any other big changes at home. I am able to offer in person meetings and we may also meet on Zoom. In addition to this I offer clinical supervision to fellow professionals, please contact me for further information.
I support adults, children and young people who may be feeling anxious or low. I also help when people are struggling with managing different relationships at home, work, college or school. I offer children, young people and their families the opportunity to explore and find new ways of coping with their emotional and behavioural difficulties. This may be due to big changes at school or college, a divorce or any other big changes at home. I am able to offer in person meetings and we may also meet on Zoom. In addition to this I offer clinical supervision to fellow professionals, please contact me for further information.

Journey2healing
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 (Online Only)
I understand that life can be difficult and challenging and you may be struggling because you are going through a transitional period or feeling stuck which can be hard to deal with on your own, but it does not have to be. I provide a safe and supportive setting, free from intrusions and distractions that is confidential and respectful, whilst maintaining impartiality, integrity, and reliability. "The journey to healing is unique and personal one and you will need a guide, but the maps we are using does not identify the precise journey that we will take to get you there. However, I will be there with you to support you."
I understand that life can be difficult and challenging and you may be struggling because you are going through a transitional period or feeling stuck which can be hard to deal with on your own, but it does not have to be. I provide a safe and supportive setting, free from intrusions and distractions that is confidential and respectful, whilst maintaining impartiality, integrity, and reliability. "The journey to healing is unique and personal one and you will need a guide, but the maps we are using does not identify the precise journey that we will take to get you there. However, I will be there with you to support you."

Jo Ingram
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Bury Saint Edmunds IP30
Hello & welcome, my name is Jo. Whether you are undecided about embarking on your therapeutic journey or are aware of the challenges that you would like to explore, finding the right counsellor for you is an essential part of the process. There are times when life can be challenging, you may be experiencing difficulties within relationships, suffering from feelings of depression, anxiety or hopelessness. I offer a confidential space for you to explore the challenges you are facing & can work with you to enable healing & for you manage the difficulties you are experiencing.
Hello & welcome, my name is Jo. Whether you are undecided about embarking on your therapeutic journey or are aware of the challenges that you would like to explore, finding the right counsellor for you is an essential part of the process. There are times when life can be challenging, you may be experiencing difficulties within relationships, suffering from feelings of depression, anxiety or hopelessness. I offer a confidential space for you to explore the challenges you are facing & can work with you to enable healing & for you manage the difficulties you are experiencing.

John Pollard
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Bury Saint Edmunds IP33
I have worked with many individuals over the last 24 years with a wide range of problems. My work tends to suit people who are naturally questioning and curious: about life, about themselves, and others. I am happy to work in a focused short term way through to longer term therapy. I work in an integrative way, which involves ideas from different approaches, and I have an interest in the existential dimensions of therapy: meaning and purpose, anxiety and uncertainty, values, freedom and responsibility and the idea of authenticity. My experience is in helping individuals find and create their own ways forward.
I have worked with many individuals over the last 24 years with a wide range of problems. My work tends to suit people who are naturally questioning and curious: about life, about themselves, and others. I am happy to work in a focused short term way through to longer term therapy. I work in an integrative way, which involves ideas from different approaches, and I have an interest in the existential dimensions of therapy: meaning and purpose, anxiety and uncertainty, values, freedom and responsibility and the idea of authenticity. My experience is in helping individuals find and create their own ways forward.
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What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
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