Suicidal Ideation Counselling in Buxton

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Maisie Kirk Art Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Buxton SK17
I am a High Peak based Art Psychotherapist. I work with children, young people and adults. I also offer therapy to Art Psychotherapy trainees. I believe that we all have the capacity to thrive if we are given the right conditions to do so. Beginning therapy can be a daunting experience, and so my aim is to always ensure to put you at ease, and that whatever you bring to therapy is done so at your pace and in a way that feels right for you. Creativity is a wonderful way to explore your feelings and thoughts, and you don't even have to be good at art. Just a willingness to see where it can take you and to trust the process.
I am a High Peak based Art Psychotherapist. I work with children, young people and adults. I also offer therapy to Art Psychotherapy trainees. I believe that we all have the capacity to thrive if we are given the right conditions to do so. Beginning therapy can be a daunting experience, and so my aim is to always ensure to put you at ease, and that whatever you bring to therapy is done so at your pace and in a way that feels right for you. Creativity is a wonderful way to explore your feelings and thoughts, and you don't even have to be good at art. Just a willingness to see where it can take you and to trust the process.
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Amy Dunkley
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Buxton SK17
Life is complex and ever-changing. It can leave you feeling unsatisfied or in distress without really knowing why. You may have turned to ways of coping that you would like to change or explore. Therapy provides a safe space for you to unravel your thoughts and make sense of your world. I believe you are the expert of your experience; I will listen and assist you in exploring and understanding your world, to find a way back to your innate healed self. I draw on a range of psychological theories, nature and spirituality to guide therapy in a way that honours the uniqueness of each human being.
Life is complex and ever-changing. It can leave you feeling unsatisfied or in distress without really knowing why. You may have turned to ways of coping that you would like to change or explore. Therapy provides a safe space for you to unravel your thoughts and make sense of your world. I believe you are the expert of your experience; I will listen and assist you in exploring and understanding your world, to find a way back to your innate healed self. I draw on a range of psychological theories, nature and spirituality to guide therapy in a way that honours the uniqueness of each human being.
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Maria Callear
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Buxton SK17
Hi, I'm Maria. Are you curious about why you feel or act the way you do? Are you open to exploring the deeper layers of your emotions and experiences with a desire to understand yourself more even if nothing feels 'wrong' on the surface? I can support you to reflect on your past, notice patterns in your relationships, and take time to understand yourself more fully. You don’t need to know anything about therapy—just be open, patient, and interested in creating meaningful, lasting change from the inside out.
Hi, I'm Maria. Are you curious about why you feel or act the way you do? Are you open to exploring the deeper layers of your emotions and experiences with a desire to understand yourself more even if nothing feels 'wrong' on the surface? I can support you to reflect on your past, notice patterns in your relationships, and take time to understand yourself more fully. You don’t need to know anything about therapy—just be open, patient, and interested in creating meaningful, lasting change from the inside out.
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Chloe Dawson
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi, I'm glad you’re here. I work with people who are looking for a space where they can show up exactly as they are—no masks, no judgment. Tend Counselling is my private practice that I run with my colleague. I'm Chloe, and I'm neurodiversity-affirming and LGBTQ+ inclusive, and I take an integrative approach that pulls from different therapeutic models, such as Psychodynamic and person-centred, to best fit your unique needs, experiences, and goals.
Hi, I'm glad you’re here. I work with people who are looking for a space where they can show up exactly as they are—no masks, no judgment. Tend Counselling is my private practice that I run with my colleague. I'm Chloe, and I'm neurodiversity-affirming and LGBTQ+ inclusive, and I take an integrative approach that pulls from different therapeutic models, such as Psychodynamic and person-centred, to best fit your unique needs, experiences, and goals.
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David Timothy O'Hara
Counsellor, MSc
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or stressed? Maybe it's pressure at work, a difficult relationship, or a growing sense that something needs to change. You may already know exactly what's wrong but haven't found a way through it yet. Many of the men I work with have spent a long time managing on their own before reaching out. Some arrive with a specific difficulty in mind. Others just want space to think honestly about what's going on, with someone outside their work, family, and friendships.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or stressed? Maybe it's pressure at work, a difficult relationship, or a growing sense that something needs to change. You may already know exactly what's wrong but haven't found a way through it yet. Many of the men I work with have spent a long time managing on their own before reaching out. Some arrive with a specific difficulty in mind. Others just want space to think honestly about what's going on, with someone outside their work, family, and friendships.
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Lucy Wainwright
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Serves Area
Hello, & thank you for reading. I'm glad you're here. You may long for closeness but find relationships complicated, painful, or overwhelming. Perhaps you’ve learned to keep parts of yourself hidden, or you’ve felt “too much” or “not enough” for others. You might also notice how past experiences linger in the present, affecting how safe you feel with people and in your own body. If you’re neurodivergent, you may carry the added weight of not feeling fully understood in the world, or of needing to navigate sensory and social landscapes that others take for granted.
Hello, & thank you for reading. I'm glad you're here. You may long for closeness but find relationships complicated, painful, or overwhelming. Perhaps you’ve learned to keep parts of yourself hidden, or you’ve felt “too much” or “not enough” for others. You might also notice how past experiences linger in the present, affecting how safe you feel with people and in your own body. If you’re neurodivergent, you may carry the added weight of not feeling fully understood in the world, or of needing to navigate sensory and social landscapes that others take for granted.
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Kat Jackson
Verified Verified
Online Only
My clients are often children, young people, adults and parent carers who are feeling overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, stress, emotional difficulties, life transitions, or the demands of caring for others. Many come to therapy feeling stuck, exhausted, misunderstood, or struggling to make sense of their experiences. I provide a warm, trauma-informed and non-judgemental space where we can explore difficulties together, build emotional resilience, develop practical coping strategies, and work towards greater understanding, confidence and wellbeing.
My clients are often children, young people, adults and parent carers who are feeling overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, stress, emotional difficulties, life transitions, or the demands of caring for others. Many come to therapy feeling stuck, exhausted, misunderstood, or struggling to make sense of their experiences. I provide a warm, trauma-informed and non-judgemental space where we can explore difficulties together, build emotional resilience, develop practical coping strategies, and work towards greater understanding, confidence and wellbeing.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Laura Hutchinson
Psychotherapist, MBACP
I have extensive knowledge of working with young children and teenagers, adult survivors of DV, problem gambling, offenders and suicide.
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read my profile. My name is Laura. I have been practicing as a therapist for over10 years, supporting adults and children with their mental health. I am a humanistic and integrative therapist working to support people through the healing process. Reaching out and taking the steps to help yourself takes courage, and I am pleased you are here.
I have extensive knowledge of working with young children and teenagers, adult survivors of DV, problem gambling, offenders and suicide.
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read my profile. My name is Laura. I have been practicing as a therapist for over10 years, supporting adults and children with their mental health. I am a humanistic and integrative therapist working to support people through the healing process. Reaching out and taking the steps to help yourself takes courage, and I am pleased you are here.
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Elpida Giousef
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, trauma and PTSD, painful relationships, or suicidal thoughts, you don’t have to face this alone.
When everything feels confusing or overwhelming, having someone who truly listens can change everything. I offer a compassionate, trauma-informed space where you truly matter. One by one we untangle what feels heavy for you, understand it and move slowly towards healing together.
Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, trauma and PTSD, painful relationships, or suicidal thoughts, you don’t have to face this alone.
When everything feels confusing or overwhelming, having someone who truly listens can change everything. I offer a compassionate, trauma-informed space where you truly matter. One by one we untangle what feels heavy for you, understand it and move slowly towards healing together.
0161 524 0965 View 0161 524 0965
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Growing Room: Person-Centred Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Waitlist for new clients
Hello. I believe, as with all living things, humans have within them an innate drive to develop and grow. Just as plants need nutrients and water to thrive, I believe we all need an environment of warm, empathic understanding so we can strive - just like a flower in bloom - to reach our fullest potential. We also have a deep need for relational connection and acceptance. I believe that given these optimum conditions for growth, we can strive to become more fully who we want to be, and not perhaps just how others perceive us. I feel honoured and privileged when I meet new clients and they choose to share their life stories with me.
Hello. I believe, as with all living things, humans have within them an innate drive to develop and grow. Just as plants need nutrients and water to thrive, I believe we all need an environment of warm, empathic understanding so we can strive - just like a flower in bloom - to reach our fullest potential. We also have a deep need for relational connection and acceptance. I believe that given these optimum conditions for growth, we can strive to become more fully who we want to be, and not perhaps just how others perceive us. I feel honoured and privileged when I meet new clients and they choose to share their life stories with me.
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Hannah Woodward
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My speciality is working with trauma, suicidal ideation and self-harming behaviours.
Hello there! I’m an accredited DBT therapist (SfDBT) and registered mental health nurse (NMC), with experience in the NHS and private practice for adults and adolescents. I bring a lot of passion and energy into teaching skills for managing relationships, regulating emotions, tolerating distress, and understanding how various systems, from our family systems to the society we live in, impact how we move in the world.
My speciality is working with trauma, suicidal ideation and self-harming behaviours.
Hello there! I’m an accredited DBT therapist (SfDBT) and registered mental health nurse (NMC), with experience in the NHS and private practice for adults and adolescents. I bring a lot of passion and energy into teaching skills for managing relationships, regulating emotions, tolerating distress, and understanding how various systems, from our family systems to the society we live in, impact how we move in the world.
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Realign Psychotherapy: Kirsten Pearse
Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc.
I'm available to support you in your process of self actualisation by providing a safe space to explore, acknowledge and begin to process the challenges that are creating tension between your self concept (how you see, feel and experience things now) and ideal self (where you want to be). The direction of each session will be defined by you without pressure or expectation. I have experience of working with clients who have encountered significant trauma, grief and/or have been medically diagnosed with a range of mental health challenges. Maybe this is you, or maybe you’re just feeling a bit stuck in your current situation.
I'm available to support you in your process of self actualisation by providing a safe space to explore, acknowledge and begin to process the challenges that are creating tension between your self concept (how you see, feel and experience things now) and ideal self (where you want to be). The direction of each session will be defined by you without pressure or expectation. I have experience of working with clients who have encountered significant trauma, grief and/or have been medically diagnosed with a range of mental health challenges. Maybe this is you, or maybe you’re just feeling a bit stuck in your current situation.
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Mrs Victoria Williams
Counsellor, PsychD, MBACP
Online Only
Psychodynamic counselling or psychotherapy is effective in allowing you to make positive changes to your life, so you can deal with any overwhelming issues that are causing you emotional pain, unhappiness, or stress now. Perhaps you're feeling trapped or blocked by the past, feeling stuck in survival mode with old patterns that keep resurfacing. Maybe you are recently grieving from a loss of some kind, or can’t make sense of a general flatness or despair with feelings of depression, and anxiety. I provide a non-judgemental, inclusive space to explore these difficult parts, thoughts and feelings to gain greater understanding.
Psychodynamic counselling or psychotherapy is effective in allowing you to make positive changes to your life, so you can deal with any overwhelming issues that are causing you emotional pain, unhappiness, or stress now. Perhaps you're feeling trapped or blocked by the past, feeling stuck in survival mode with old patterns that keep resurfacing. Maybe you are recently grieving from a loss of some kind, or can’t make sense of a general flatness or despair with feelings of depression, and anxiety. I provide a non-judgemental, inclusive space to explore these difficult parts, thoughts and feelings to gain greater understanding.
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Alex Penfold
Verified Verified
Waitlist for new clients
Mental health conditions might include anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, depression, post-traumatic stress, self-harm, suicidal thoughts.
I offer therapy for children, young people, and families, helping with emotional struggles, behaviour, and relationship issues. I support parents to understand their child’s needs, feel more confident, and rebuild connection. My approach is warm, thoughtful, and grounded in both clinical experience and systemic practice.
Mental health conditions might include anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, depression, post-traumatic stress, self-harm, suicidal thoughts.
I offer therapy for children, young people, and families, helping with emotional struggles, behaviour, and relationship issues. I support parents to understand their child’s needs, feel more confident, and rebuild connection. My approach is warm, thoughtful, and grounded in both clinical experience and systemic practice.
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Louise McQuade
Counsellor, MBACP
I am passionate about working with teens and adults. I provide a safe, warm, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and understood. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and whether you're dealing with grief or loss, processing childhood trauma or navigating the complexities of ADHD, then I’m here to help you explore them. As an empathetic and compassionate listener, I help create a space where you can work through your struggles at your own pace. I understand that the process of healing and self-discovery can be difficult, but with support, it is possible to work through feelings of grief, confusion, and frustration.
I am passionate about working with teens and adults. I provide a safe, warm, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and understood. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and whether you're dealing with grief or loss, processing childhood trauma or navigating the complexities of ADHD, then I’m here to help you explore them. As an empathetic and compassionate listener, I help create a space where you can work through your struggles at your own pace. I understand that the process of healing and self-discovery can be difficult, but with support, it is possible to work through feelings of grief, confusion, and frustration.
0115 647 6837 View 0115 647 6837
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Frances Jacqueline Treanor
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Just getting started in private practice and ready for referrals. Looking forward to what the future can bring on my new journey and the wonderful clients I hope to meet soon :) Please see my website for more information on how I work.
Just getting started in private practice and ready for referrals. Looking forward to what the future can bring on my new journey and the wonderful clients I hope to meet soon :) Please see my website for more information on how I work.
0114 697 9664 View 0114 697 9664
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Victoria Moore
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
I specialise in Humanistic Integrative psychotherapy and counselling, providing compassionate support for individuals and couples seeking emotional support, well-being and personal growth. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or unresolved trauma, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I aim to empower you to uncover your inner strengths, gain self-awareness, and develop practical strategies to navigate life's hurdles with resilience and get to wherever you wish to be.
I specialise in Humanistic Integrative psychotherapy and counselling, providing compassionate support for individuals and couples seeking emotional support, well-being and personal growth. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or unresolved trauma, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I aim to empower you to uncover your inner strengths, gain self-awareness, and develop practical strategies to navigate life's hurdles with resilience and get to wherever you wish to be.
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Kernels Art Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Hello, I’m Maja and I am an art therapist offering a supportive space for healing through creativity. I work with both children and adults experiencing emotional or mental health challenges, providing a safe and caring environment where difficult feelings can be explored and tended to with compassion. Whether we are experiencing ongoing issues or are trying to recover from a distressing event, or would just like to have the space and the support to explore an issue, accessing our imagination and engaging with art materials can provide a special type of healing and builds a bridge to all our pained parts of self.
Hello, I’m Maja and I am an art therapist offering a supportive space for healing through creativity. I work with both children and adults experiencing emotional or mental health challenges, providing a safe and caring environment where difficult feelings can be explored and tended to with compassion. Whether we are experiencing ongoing issues or are trying to recover from a distressing event, or would just like to have the space and the support to explore an issue, accessing our imagination and engaging with art materials can provide a special type of healing and builds a bridge to all our pained parts of self.
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Counselling With Helen
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Crewe CW2
Being a later in life diagnosed Autistic/ADHD counsellor, I offer genuine empathy & understanding if you're overwhelmed, feel isolated or struggling with life - I've been there too. Are you feeling misunderstood, lost or stuck? Burntout? Like you don't fit in & nobody really "gets you?" Are you struggling with emotional dysregulation, having relationship difficulties, or debilitated by PMDD or Menopause? Maybe overwhelmed by diagnosis thoughts or recently diagnosed & left thinking "now what?" During our sessions, change is absolutely possible. I have experience of Autism & ADHD from both sides of the fence: professional & personal.
Being a later in life diagnosed Autistic/ADHD counsellor, I offer genuine empathy & understanding if you're overwhelmed, feel isolated or struggling with life - I've been there too. Are you feeling misunderstood, lost or stuck? Burntout? Like you don't fit in & nobody really "gets you?" Are you struggling with emotional dysregulation, having relationship difficulties, or debilitated by PMDD or Menopause? Maybe overwhelmed by diagnosis thoughts or recently diagnosed & left thinking "now what?" During our sessions, change is absolutely possible. I have experience of Autism & ADHD from both sides of the fence: professional & personal.
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Clare Hillery
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Asking for support can sometimes be difficult, we worry about what people are going to think about us and how they will judge us, our issues may seem too big, too painful, too embarrassing, too weird or the opposite too small , too unimportant to be taken seriously. Those worries can hold you back from seeking support and living the life you want and deserve, I know, I was once there too. Its a scary step trusting someone with your inner most thoughts and feelings but together we can look at your present experience and explore them to see if there is any connection to the past, and identify any changes that can be made.
Asking for support can sometimes be difficult, we worry about what people are going to think about us and how they will judge us, our issues may seem too big, too painful, too embarrassing, too weird or the opposite too small , too unimportant to be taken seriously. Those worries can hold you back from seeking support and living the life you want and deserve, I know, I was once there too. Its a scary step trusting someone with your inner most thoughts and feelings but together we can look at your present experience and explore them to see if there is any connection to the past, and identify any changes that can be made.
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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.