Geriatric Counselling in Bury Saint Edmunds
To be reading my profile, you will no doubt be upset by circumstances in your life. Perhaps relationships that used to run well are just not making sense to you anymore - be that partners, children or family. Maybe life is more overwhelming than it used to be and you're tired of just hanging in there. Perhaps that glass or wine, or comforting food that used to be the solution to life is now part of the problem. Or have you reached the point where it's all too much hard work and there's no fun anymore? All of this and more brings people to my therapy room.
To be reading my profile, you will no doubt be upset by circumstances in your life. Perhaps relationships that used to run well are just not making sense to you anymore - be that partners, children or family. Maybe life is more overwhelming than it used to be and you're tired of just hanging in there. Perhaps that glass or wine, or comforting food that used to be the solution to life is now part of the problem. Or have you reached the point where it's all too much hard work and there's no fun anymore? All of this and more brings people to my therapy room.
Taking the first step in finding a new counsellor can feel daunting, and I truly understand that. My priority is to put you at ease and help you feel comfortable throughout the process. As a warm, non-judgmental, and experienced counsellor, I am committed to creating a safe, supportive space where you can openly explore your thoughts and feelings.
Taking the first step in finding a new counsellor can feel daunting, and I truly understand that. My priority is to put you at ease and help you feel comfortable throughout the process. As a warm, non-judgmental, and experienced counsellor, I am committed to creating a safe, supportive space where you can openly explore your thoughts and feelings.
Health, work, and life are closely connected. When something feels out of balance, it often affects more than one part of our lives.
I’m a Coaching Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience and a qualified Health Coach, supporting people through times of change, challenge, and reflection, where health, wellbeing, and working life intersect.
I offer a calm space to pause, make sense of what’s happening, and move forward in steady, sustainable ways. I work one‑to‑one with individuals, taking time to understand your experience and tailor support to your circumstances, values, and capacity, at a pace that feels right for you.
Health, work, and life are closely connected. When something feels out of balance, it often affects more than one part of our lives.
I’m a Coaching Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience and a qualified Health Coach, supporting people through times of change, challenge, and reflection, where health, wellbeing, and working life intersect.
I offer a calm space to pause, make sense of what’s happening, and move forward in steady, sustainable ways. I work one‑to‑one with individuals, taking time to understand your experience and tailor support to your circumstances, values, and capacity, at a pace that feels right for you.
Perhaps you’ve found yourself here because you’re exhausted by the way life feels right now. You may be living with anxiety, overthinking, low self-esteem, grief, relationship difficulties, burnout, or the pressures of caring for others. Maybe you’re living with chronic illness or pain and carrying far more than those around you realise. Whatever has brought you here, I want you to know one thing: you matter. If you’ve lost hope, that’s okay. Until you’re ready to find it again, I’ll hold hope in your capacity to heal, grow and move forward.
Perhaps you’ve found yourself here because you’re exhausted by the way life feels right now. You may be living with anxiety, overthinking, low self-esteem, grief, relationship difficulties, burnout, or the pressures of caring for others. Maybe you’re living with chronic illness or pain and carrying far more than those around you realise. Whatever has brought you here, I want you to know one thing: you matter. If you’ve lost hope, that’s okay. Until you’re ready to find it again, I’ll hold hope in your capacity to heal, grow and move forward.
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If you feel like you’ve lost your footing in your relationships or your own skin, you don’t have to steady yourself alone. I offer a calm, down-to-earth space to untangle complex patterns and find your way back to yourself.
I have a particular interest in how early family roles, especially those shaped by sibling relationships, continue to influence the adults we become. Whether you were the “responsible” eldest, the peacemaker, or the one who felt overlooked, these patterns often echo in our relationships today.
If you feel like you’ve lost your footing in your relationships or your own skin, you don’t have to steady yourself alone. I offer a calm, down-to-earth space to untangle complex patterns and find your way back to yourself.
I have a particular interest in how early family roles, especially those shaped by sibling relationships, continue to influence the adults we become. Whether you were the “responsible” eldest, the peacemaker, or the one who felt overlooked, these patterns often echo in our relationships today.
I am a qualified integrative therapist working with individuals and couples. Registered with the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy and Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body as a Certified Relational Therapist. My theoretical model is person-centred. I am trained integratively. I aim to provide you with a safe and welcoming environment in which you feel able to be your true self and talk openly, freely and without judgment. The therapeutic relationship is one of trust and honesty. I provide a relaxed, confidential and open platform for you to bring whatever needs or personal concerns you may have.
I am a qualified integrative therapist working with individuals and couples. Registered with the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy and Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body as a Certified Relational Therapist. My theoretical model is person-centred. I am trained integratively. I aim to provide you with a safe and welcoming environment in which you feel able to be your true self and talk openly, freely and without judgment. The therapeutic relationship is one of trust and honesty. I provide a relaxed, confidential and open platform for you to bring whatever needs or personal concerns you may have.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or carrying more than you can manage alone? Perhaps anxiety, past experiences, or relationship difficulties are weighing on you. I offer a warm, supportive, non-judgemental space where you can feel safe to talk and truly heard. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and tailored to you. Alongside therapy, I also offer supportive supervision for practitioners. Together, we’ll gently explore what’s holding you back, build on your strengths, and find meaningful, practical ways forward with greater clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or carrying more than you can manage alone? Perhaps anxiety, past experiences, or relationship difficulties are weighing on you. I offer a warm, supportive, non-judgemental space where you can feel safe to talk and truly heard. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and tailored to you. Alongside therapy, I also offer supportive supervision for practitioners. Together, we’ll gently explore what’s holding you back, build on your strengths, and find meaningful, practical ways forward with greater clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.
At some point in life, most of us long for new ways of being. This can be brought on through a period of depression, anxiety, traumatic past events, relationship problems, or grief and loss. Many of my clients have never seen a therapist before and I recognise that choosing to do so is a big decision. It often comes from a realisation that now is the time to take a pause, to reflect and to invest in oneself. For couples counselling, I know that navigating the complexities of our relationships can be challenging - humans are complex - two of us together is more complex! Having space to talk and be heard is a good place to start.
At some point in life, most of us long for new ways of being. This can be brought on through a period of depression, anxiety, traumatic past events, relationship problems, or grief and loss. Many of my clients have never seen a therapist before and I recognise that choosing to do so is a big decision. It often comes from a realisation that now is the time to take a pause, to reflect and to invest in oneself. For couples counselling, I know that navigating the complexities of our relationships can be challenging - humans are complex - two of us together is more complex! Having space to talk and be heard is a good place to start.
Most common issues I support people with:
Burnout - Feeling like you have lost your zest for life and are fatigued, you may feel numb/stuck.
Bereavement - Loss of a loved one and the process of grieving and emotions that come with it, more complex bereavement losing someone through suicide or pregnancy/baby/child loss.
Most common issues I support people with:
Burnout - Feeling like you have lost your zest for life and are fatigued, you may feel numb/stuck.
Bereavement - Loss of a loved one and the process of grieving and emotions that come with it, more complex bereavement losing someone through suicide or pregnancy/baby/child loss.
Every person’s journey is unique, and I believe therapy should reflect that. I take an eclectic approach, drawing from Systemic Therapy, CBT, and other evidence-based approaches to tailor each session to your specific needs and goals. I work with many different age groups, although have the most experience with children, teenagers and families. Whether you're seeking practical strategies for change or a deeper exploration of emotions and relationships, I attune to what works best for you. My focus is on creating a safe, collaborative space where we can explore challenges and build resilience.
Every person’s journey is unique, and I believe therapy should reflect that. I take an eclectic approach, drawing from Systemic Therapy, CBT, and other evidence-based approaches to tailor each session to your specific needs and goals. I work with many different age groups, although have the most experience with children, teenagers and families. Whether you're seeking practical strategies for change or a deeper exploration of emotions and relationships, I attune to what works best for you. My focus is on creating a safe, collaborative space where we can explore challenges and build resilience.
While we all deserve to have a life that we feel secure in and a future that we can look forward to, in reality there are times when this simply isn't the case. It might be that we look for help with overwhelming feelings of anxiety and depression, or a little nagging voice at the back of the mind that says that now is the right time to talk to someone. Or perhaps something quite clear and traumatic has happened. Working together, therapy can become a way of finding the words to make sense of confusing experiences.
While we all deserve to have a life that we feel secure in and a future that we can look forward to, in reality there are times when this simply isn't the case. It might be that we look for help with overwhelming feelings of anxiety and depression, or a little nagging voice at the back of the mind that says that now is the right time to talk to someone. Or perhaps something quite clear and traumatic has happened. Working together, therapy can become a way of finding the words to make sense of confusing experiences.
I am here to help you with your problems whatever they are (e.g. Psychological, emotional, mental health, family, relationship and life) . Over the years, I helped much of clients and will be happy to work with you too. I specialise in Personality Disorders, especially Borderline Personality Disorder. I am working with adults, couples, families, young people and children using a variety of lessons including DBT, Schema Therapy, CBT and Behavioural Activation. I serve Turkish-speaking clients as well.
I am here to help you with your problems whatever they are (e.g. Psychological, emotional, mental health, family, relationship and life) . Over the years, I helped much of clients and will be happy to work with you too. I specialise in Personality Disorders, especially Borderline Personality Disorder. I am working with adults, couples, families, young people and children using a variety of lessons including DBT, Schema Therapy, CBT and Behavioural Activation. I serve Turkish-speaking clients as well.
Hello, I am Emily, a full-time qualified counsellor, and avid advocate of emotional and psychological wellbeing. My approach to sessions is a relaxed and caring style, which in turn aims to support you, the client, in understanding your thoughts and feelings. Helping you to develop a set of tools to enhance your quality of life and self-worth, allowing you to deal with future events and giving you better insight.
Hello, I am Emily, a full-time qualified counsellor, and avid advocate of emotional and psychological wellbeing. My approach to sessions is a relaxed and caring style, which in turn aims to support you, the client, in understanding your thoughts and feelings. Helping you to develop a set of tools to enhance your quality of life and self-worth, allowing you to deal with future events and giving you better insight.
Hello, I’m Tracy. I’m a counsellor and supervisor, working Mon - Fri. I have 10 years experience counselling teenagers, adults & couples. My fees are Individuals £60, Couples £90 and supervisor £50. Please visit my website for client testimonials. Daily life can present us with a variety of psychological and emotional challenges that can be difficult to deal with or leave us in a situation that is hard to bear. I can help you to explore and clarify your thoughts and feelings and with greater awareness and clarity it is possible to have a clearer understanding of ourselves and others.
Hello, I’m Tracy. I’m a counsellor and supervisor, working Mon - Fri. I have 10 years experience counselling teenagers, adults & couples. My fees are Individuals £60, Couples £90 and supervisor £50. Please visit my website for client testimonials. Daily life can present us with a variety of psychological and emotional challenges that can be difficult to deal with or leave us in a situation that is hard to bear. I can help you to explore and clarify your thoughts and feelings and with greater awareness and clarity it is possible to have a clearer understanding of ourselves and others.
As a clinical psychotherapist, I have over 10 year’s experience of working with patients and clients with many different struggles and difficulties. Trained as an integrative therapist, I work in a unique way that is based on your own individual needs. I believe that everyone is different and not every modality suits everyone. I know only too well how difficult life can be, yet uniquely different, we all suffer pain and loss in many similar ways. I feel truly humbled to work in this field and would be honoured to support you. You are not alone.
As a clinical psychotherapist, I have over 10 year’s experience of working with patients and clients with many different struggles and difficulties. Trained as an integrative therapist, I work in a unique way that is based on your own individual needs. I believe that everyone is different and not every modality suits everyone. I know only too well how difficult life can be, yet uniquely different, we all suffer pain and loss in many similar ways. I feel truly humbled to work in this field and would be honoured to support you. You are not alone.
People come to therapy for many reasons. Sometimes it’s anxiety, low self-worth, or feeling stuck. Sometimes it’s not clear, just a sense that something isn’t right, or that you’re living in a way that doesn’t feel like your own.
I work with neurodivergent clients, including ADHD, autism, AuDHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia, as well as LGBTQ+ clients, including those exploring gender, sexuality, or in polyamorous relationships.
Many people I work with have spent years feeling misunderstood or out of place. Therapy can offer a space to make sense of your experience, without having to mask, explain, or fit in.
People come to therapy for many reasons. Sometimes it’s anxiety, low self-worth, or feeling stuck. Sometimes it’s not clear, just a sense that something isn’t right, or that you’re living in a way that doesn’t feel like your own.
I work with neurodivergent clients, including ADHD, autism, AuDHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia, as well as LGBTQ+ clients, including those exploring gender, sexuality, or in polyamorous relationships.
Many people I work with have spent years feeling misunderstood or out of place. Therapy can offer a space to make sense of your experience, without having to mask, explain, or fit in.
Hi I'm Jen, a Gestalt-trained counsellor. I specialise in grief therapy, existential/mid-life crises, depression or general malaise, and stress and anxiety. I work as a therapist for my local Mind as well as running a private practice. I have a therapy room in Dunmow (Essex) and also work in London at two locations - Finsbury Park N4 and King's Cross NW1. I am happy to work online when needed. I offer a free telephone or zoom consultation to talk through some basics and see if we would like to work together. Please contact me if you have any questions at all - I very much look forward to meeting you!
Hi I'm Jen, a Gestalt-trained counsellor. I specialise in grief therapy, existential/mid-life crises, depression or general malaise, and stress and anxiety. I work as a therapist for my local Mind as well as running a private practice. I have a therapy room in Dunmow (Essex) and also work in London at two locations - Finsbury Park N4 and King's Cross NW1. I am happy to work online when needed. I offer a free telephone or zoom consultation to talk through some basics and see if we would like to work together. Please contact me if you have any questions at all - I very much look forward to meeting you!
You might be here because something feels heavy or unsettled, even if you’re not quite sure why. I offer a calm, collaborative space to slow things down and make sense of what you’re carrying. Many people I work with are thoughtful and capable, yet struggling internally with anxiety, self-criticism, shame, or feeling stuck. I work relationally and at your pace, drawing on person-centred and CBT-informed approaches where helpful. I offer online sessions and a brief initial consultation.
“Therapy is not about fixing people, but about helping them live better lives.” — Mick Cooper.
You might be here because something feels heavy or unsettled, even if you’re not quite sure why. I offer a calm, collaborative space to slow things down and make sense of what you’re carrying. Many people I work with are thoughtful and capable, yet struggling internally with anxiety, self-criticism, shame, or feeling stuck. I work relationally and at your pace, drawing on person-centred and CBT-informed approaches where helpful. I offer online sessions and a brief initial consultation.
“Therapy is not about fixing people, but about helping them live better lives.” — Mick Cooper.
I approach counselling with a deep sense of respect and responsibility. I view it as a privilege to accompany individuals on their journeys of self-discovery and healing. I offer a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment where clients can feel empowered to explore their inner worlds and cultivate greater well-being. The relationship between us will form the foundation of the work. I welcome confused, stuck, and weary clients into a space of safety and connection.
I approach counselling with a deep sense of respect and responsibility. I view it as a privilege to accompany individuals on their journeys of self-discovery and healing. I offer a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment where clients can feel empowered to explore their inner worlds and cultivate greater well-being. The relationship between us will form the foundation of the work. I welcome confused, stuck, and weary clients into a space of safety and connection.
Art is a powerful resource in psychological healing. During an art therapy session I use art making as the primary mode of expression, alongside talking with my client. You do not need to be good at art to benefit from art therapy. The artwork produced in sessions is more an expression of feelings and emotions rather than a traditional drawing or painting.
I work with children, young people, and adults. During art therapy I will help my clients to express and articulate often complex thoughts and feelings through art making. This may be following difficult or traumatic experiences which are hard to talk about.
Art is a powerful resource in psychological healing. During an art therapy session I use art making as the primary mode of expression, alongside talking with my client. You do not need to be good at art to benefit from art therapy. The artwork produced in sessions is more an expression of feelings and emotions rather than a traditional drawing or painting.
I work with children, young people, and adults. During art therapy I will help my clients to express and articulate often complex thoughts and feelings through art making. This may be following difficult or traumatic experiences which are hard to talk about.
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FAQ - About Geriatric Therapy
What can a geriatric psychologist help with?
Geriatric therapists specialise in the cognitive and neurological challenges that often accompany aging, including dementia, memory loss, and age-related cognitive decline. They also address the psychological conditions that frequently co-occur with these issues, such as depression, anxiety, and grief. Geriatric therapists and psychologists are trained to assess cognitive functioning, identify symptoms that may warrant further evaluation, and conduct or refer for formal neurological assessment when needed. In many cases, geriatric therapists also work closely with medical doctors to manage a client's overall health, and they may support caregivers and family members navigating the demands of caring for an aging loved one.
Why might someone seek a geriatric psychologist?
Someone might seek a geriatric therapist when they or a loved one begins experiencing cognitive or neurological changes and is unsure whether those changes are a normal part of aging or something that requires clinical attention. A geriatric therapist can help connect families with appropriate next steps. They are also commonly sought following a new diagnosis, when clients and families are working to understand what that diagnosis means practically and emotionally, and what to expect as a condition progresses. When seeking a therapist, it can be helpful to consider whether a clinician with a stronger psychotherapy focus or one with more of a social work orientation, who can help connect clients with assisted living or medical resources, would be the better fit.
What type of therapy might a geriatric therapists specialise in?
Geriatric therapist often combine psychotherapy with psychoeducation, helping clients and their families understand cognitive and neurological conditions and what to expect as they progress. For clients experiencing anxiety or depression alongside cognitive decline, therapists may draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or mindfulness-based approaches. For clients with dementia specifically, therapists may be trained in specialised modalities such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), which is designed to preserve cognitive functioning.
Can geriatric psychologists help people who suffer from dementia?
Yes, and this is a core area of geriatric psychology. Therapists specialising in dementia can work directly with clients on memory loss and cognitive functioning, while also addressing conditions that commonly co-occur, such as depression and anxiety. They can provide caregivers with objective assessments of a client's functioning and disease progression, and are typically well-versed in community resources available to dementia patients and their families.