Life Coaching Counselling in Cambridge

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Sumita Bhola
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Cambridge CB25
My aim is simple: to help people who need some support in life.
I am particularly interested in working therapeutically in a natural (outdoor) setting. I believe that undertaking counselling in the “real world” is enormously enriching. Research shows that being outdoors is beneficial to our health and that walking helps us to process our thoughts and feelings. Walk-and-talk therapy offers so much more.
My aim is simple: to help people who need some support in life.
I am particularly interested in working therapeutically in a natural (outdoor) setting. I believe that undertaking counselling in the “real world” is enormously enriching. Research shows that being outdoors is beneficial to our health and that walking helps us to process our thoughts and feelings. Walk-and-talk therapy offers so much more.
01223 869542 View 01223 869542
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Geraldine Dufour - Therapeutic Consultations
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
Online Only
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, relationships, work stress, life transitions or other personal issues, together, we can identify what you need moving forward and develop approaches that make things more manageable.
I am an experienced therapist, coach and clinical supervisor with over 30 years of practice, offering a warm, caring and direct approach to support individuals seeking meaningful change. My work focuses on helping clients understand the roots of their difficulties whilst developing practical solutions and strategies that work for their unique circumstances.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, relationships, work stress, life transitions or other personal issues, together, we can identify what you need moving forward and develop approaches that make things more manageable.
I am an experienced therapist, coach and clinical supervisor with over 30 years of practice, offering a warm, caring and direct approach to support individuals seeking meaningful change. My work focuses on helping clients understand the roots of their difficulties whilst developing practical solutions and strategies that work for their unique circumstances.
01223 679795 View 01223 679795
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Dr Lucia Roberta Russo
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
I have worked with hundreds of people navigating significant life transitions, including infertility treatments, medically assisted reproduction (e
I utilize person-centered and evidence-based practices, along with empathy and effective communication strategies. I empower clients to articulate their needs, actively listen, and resolve conflicts constructively across various settings, including family, romantic relationships, and the workplace.
I have worked with hundreds of people navigating significant life transitions, including infertility treatments, medically assisted reproduction (e
I utilize person-centered and evidence-based practices, along with empathy and effective communication strategies. I empower clients to articulate their needs, actively listen, and resolve conflicts constructively across various settings, including family, romantic relationships, and the workplace.
01223 653840 View 01223 653840
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Karen Ferguson
Counsellor
Serves Area
Many of my clients feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the life they want to be living.
I have been in practice for over 25 years, and taught over 1000 therapists, so I can always offer the right help and support to my clients, whether they are counselling, hypnotherapy, integrated therapy, in-person, online, text only, coaching or even through the use of our digital partners.
Many of my clients feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the life they want to be living.
I have been in practice for over 25 years, and taught over 1000 therapists, so I can always offer the right help and support to my clients, whether they are counselling, hypnotherapy, integrated therapy, in-person, online, text only, coaching or even through the use of our digital partners.
01480 260068 View 01480 260068
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Dr Elrika Erasmus
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
Life is so beautiful, and life is so hard.
I am here to help you take that first step. Therapy is a safe, supportive space where we can explore what’s troubling you and understand what’s holding you back. Using approaches like Compassion-Focused Therapy, ACT, and coaching, I’ll help you uncover your strengths, reduce anxiety, and build confidence to create meaningful, lasting change.
Life is so beautiful, and life is so hard.
I am here to help you take that first step. Therapy is a safe, supportive space where we can explore what’s troubling you and understand what’s holding you back. Using approaches like Compassion-Focused Therapy, ACT, and coaching, I’ll help you uncover your strengths, reduce anxiety, and build confidence to create meaningful, lasting change.
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Amanda Hall
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
With an emphasis on focus and clarity I will engage at a personal level and agree an appropriate coaching or therapy programme.
Worried, troubled, confused, depressed, anxious, lacking confidence, direction or sense of purpose? Talk to a highly specialised Doctoral level Psychologist, with an excellent reputation. You may have a degree of complexity which you wish to unravel or quite a straightforward issue which you need to get to understand more cohesively. In any event - I can offer and integrate a range of approaches that is right for you. PLEASE NOTE - I charge between £100 - £150 per hour according to affordability. If I'm unable to answer your call immediately please leave a message or send an email and I shall get back to you as soon as possible.
With an emphasis on focus and clarity I will engage at a personal level and agree an appropriate coaching or therapy programme.
Worried, troubled, confused, depressed, anxious, lacking confidence, direction or sense of purpose? Talk to a highly specialised Doctoral level Psychologist, with an excellent reputation. You may have a degree of complexity which you wish to unravel or quite a straightforward issue which you need to get to understand more cohesively. In any event - I can offer and integrate a range of approaches that is right for you. PLEASE NOTE - I charge between £100 - £150 per hour according to affordability. If I'm unable to answer your call immediately please leave a message or send an email and I shall get back to you as soon as possible.
01326 334551 View 01326 334551
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Dr Sandra Darmanin
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
My mission is to provide highly effective life changing and personalised care to individuals so that they can lead a more productive and satisfying life.
I work with clients that are often operating under sustained psychological load inciting stress, anxiety, burnout , decision fatigue, emotional isolation, relationship issues, or a nervous system that has learned to stay on alert. My clients are not looking for someone who just listens to them , gives reassurance, or surface-level strategies. They come to me for clarity without judgement, depth and intensive short term results and a space where insight leads to real, sustainable change. I am very active in the session and offer results
My mission is to provide highly effective life changing and personalised care to individuals so that they can lead a more productive and satisfying life.
I work with clients that are often operating under sustained psychological load inciting stress, anxiety, burnout , decision fatigue, emotional isolation, relationship issues, or a nervous system that has learned to stay on alert. My clients are not looking for someone who just listens to them , gives reassurance, or surface-level strategies. They come to me for clarity without judgement, depth and intensive short term results and a space where insight leads to real, sustainable change. I am very active in the session and offer results
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Maureen Elizabeth Linsdell
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
My training is in Solution Focused Therapy and I work with clients to address a variety of issues. I work with individuals and Couples. Solution Focused therapy uses a combination of techniques and questions to help enable clients to think about how they want to use therapy to achieve their goals and to make positive changes in their lives. I like to have a brief initial chat with each client before we start work together so I can introduce myself and we can discuss the client's needs and Best Hopes for therapy.
My training is in Solution Focused Therapy and I work with clients to address a variety of issues. I work with individuals and Couples. Solution Focused therapy uses a combination of techniques and questions to help enable clients to think about how they want to use therapy to achieve their goals and to make positive changes in their lives. I like to have a brief initial chat with each client before we start work together so I can introduce myself and we can discuss the client's needs and Best Hopes for therapy.
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Gain understanding about what has prevented you from recovery in the past so you can overcome that, and live life without restriction or bingeing.
I combine counselling, to understand and overcome emotional barriers, with the strategies and tools of health coaching. The combination of counselling and coaching is powerful for making lasting change. Clients include those taking weight-loss injections, with sessions including therapeutic work supporting maintenance of any changes in weight.
Gain understanding about what has prevented you from recovery in the past so you can overcome that, and live life without restriction or bingeing.
I combine counselling, to understand and overcome emotional barriers, with the strategies and tools of health coaching. The combination of counselling and coaching is powerful for making lasting change. Clients include those taking weight-loss injections, with sessions including therapeutic work supporting maintenance of any changes in weight.
01954 776163 View 01954 776163
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Georgina Browne
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
CAMNC offers assessment and therapy services for people suffering with cognitive and / or related mental health problems. Our clients typically include people with memory and concentration problems as a result of neurological conditions such as dementia and brain injury or as a result of psychological difficulties such as anxiety, depression and trauma. We provide dementia screening services, detailed cognitive analysis, rehabilitation, and treatment packages. We also provide therapy to both clients and carers to help manage problems with adjustment, anxiety and low mood. Feel free to get in touch to discuss your own requirements.
CAMNC offers assessment and therapy services for people suffering with cognitive and / or related mental health problems. Our clients typically include people with memory and concentration problems as a result of neurological conditions such as dementia and brain injury or as a result of psychological difficulties such as anxiety, depression and trauma. We provide dementia screening services, detailed cognitive analysis, rehabilitation, and treatment packages. We also provide therapy to both clients and carers to help manage problems with adjustment, anxiety and low mood. Feel free to get in touch to discuss your own requirements.
01223 981490 View 01223 981490
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Adriana Rubio
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
Adriana Rubio is an Integrative Psychologist offering psychotherapy and counseling to adults, young people and couples. She has studied in different European Universities, obtaining an MSc in Psychology and Social Psychology and she is graduated in Gestalt Psychotherapy. Adriana is registered at the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). For over a decade, Adriana has worked therapeutically with adults and young people from different cultures within mental health and psychosocial support projects in international settings.
Adriana Rubio is an Integrative Psychologist offering psychotherapy and counseling to adults, young people and couples. She has studied in different European Universities, obtaining an MSc in Psychology and Social Psychology and she is graduated in Gestalt Psychotherapy. Adriana is registered at the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). For over a decade, Adriana has worked therapeutically with adults and young people from different cultures within mental health and psychosocial support projects in international settings.
01778 302877 View 01778 302877
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Cambridge Counselling Service
Counsellor, MSc, MUKCP
3 Endorsed
Counselling is for anyone who wants to invest in getting their life on track.
All counsellors at Cambridge Counselling Service are registered with either UKCP, BACP, BPS or HCPC. All have masters degrees in counselling or psychotherapy and/or a range of other advanced level post-graduate qualifications.
Counselling is for anyone who wants to invest in getting their life on track.
All counsellors at Cambridge Counselling Service are registered with either UKCP, BACP, BPS or HCPC. All have masters degrees in counselling or psychotherapy and/or a range of other advanced level post-graduate qualifications.
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Gary Lee
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Cambridge CB22
If you are experiencing distressing symptoms in relation to ANY anxiety disorder - including phobias, PTSD, OCD and you want to make changes that liberate you so that you you can live the life that you would prefer then I can help.
I have over 25 years experience in a variety of mental health settings. I initially trained as a mental health nurse and later qualified in CBT and EMDR and currently practice in both NHS and the private sector. I draw upon my experience and training in various fields including counselling, hypnotherapy and NLP in order to provide a bespoke treatment.
If you are experiencing distressing symptoms in relation to ANY anxiety disorder - including phobias, PTSD, OCD and you want to make changes that liberate you so that you you can live the life that you would prefer then I can help.
I have over 25 years experience in a variety of mental health settings. I initially trained as a mental health nurse and later qualified in CBT and EMDR and currently practice in both NHS and the private sector. I draw upon my experience and training in various fields including counselling, hypnotherapy and NLP in order to provide a bespoke treatment.
01223 941662 View 01223 941662
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Zoe C Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Take some time out on Mondays for self-care - meet me in central Cambridge to journey towards contentment, calm and your best self. I can help you navigate difficulties, understand yourself better, and move towards your preferred future. I can help with depression and low mood, self-esteem, anxiety in all it's forms including OCD, health anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelming worry and PTSD.
Take some time out on Mondays for self-care - meet me in central Cambridge to journey towards contentment, calm and your best self. I can help you navigate difficulties, understand yourself better, and move towards your preferred future. I can help with depression and low mood, self-esteem, anxiety in all it's forms including OCD, health anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelming worry and PTSD.
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Kate Camps
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Cambridge CB24
Together, we’ll identify negative thought patterns, explore behaviours and develop practical skills to better navigate life’s challenges.
I work using CBT with a wide range of disorders and have specialisms in Interpersonal therapy and with neurodiversity. I work with empathy, understanding and use evidenced based techniques with individuals to cultivate resilience. I consider people holistically exploring social, emotional and practical elements relating to mood and relationships.
Together, we’ll identify negative thought patterns, explore behaviours and develop practical skills to better navigate life’s challenges.
I work using CBT with a wide range of disorders and have specialisms in Interpersonal therapy and with neurodiversity. I work with empathy, understanding and use evidenced based techniques with individuals to cultivate resilience. I consider people holistically exploring social, emotional and practical elements relating to mood and relationships.
01223 657975 View 01223 657975
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Stephen Fox
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
You may be struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, eating disorders, or a sense of losing direction during a life transition.
I help adults experiencing relationship issues, anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, and times of stress or transition. I offer a calm, confidential space to understand what is happening, reduce distress, and develop clearer, more workable ways of moving forward.
You may be struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, eating disorders, or a sense of losing direction during a life transition.
I help adults experiencing relationship issues, anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, and times of stress or transition. I offer a calm, confidential space to understand what is happening, reduce distress, and develop clearer, more workable ways of moving forward.
020 3994 2688 View 020 3994 2688
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Lucas Oliver
Counsellor, MHGI
1 Endorsed
With over 20 years of experience in the NHS, addiction services and university counselling/ life coaching, I'm committed to empowering you to build upon your inner resources to achieve the life you want.
If it’s trauma that you’re dealing with, then I have the skills and experience to aid you. If you find yourself “over-thinking things” or having trouble sleeping, I can guide you to escape this cycle and find a more peaceful way of being. We can work side by side and you will no longer struggle alone.
With over 20 years of experience in the NHS, addiction services and university counselling/ life coaching, I'm committed to empowering you to build upon your inner resources to achieve the life you want.
If it’s trauma that you’re dealing with, then I have the skills and experience to aid you. If you find yourself “over-thinking things” or having trouble sleeping, I can guide you to escape this cycle and find a more peaceful way of being. We can work side by side and you will no longer struggle alone.
01223 679969 View 01223 679969
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Maita Nichols
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
We will look at deep and unconscious patterns and explore different ways of making life less stressful and more meaningful.
If things aren't going well at the moment and you feel alone then maybe I can help? I offer the opportunity to explore whatever may be causing you pain and anxiety in a safe and caring space. Some people come because they want short term help with a particular issue which may be causing them problems with getting on with the process of living. Other people come because they would like to work longer term with a complexity of issues sometimes originating from childhood. Whatever is worrying you book a free initial assessment and see if working with me helps make a difference.
We will look at deep and unconscious patterns and explore different ways of making life less stressful and more meaningful.
If things aren't going well at the moment and you feel alone then maybe I can help? I offer the opportunity to explore whatever may be causing you pain and anxiety in a safe and caring space. Some people come because they want short term help with a particular issue which may be causing them problems with getting on with the process of living. Other people come because they would like to work longer term with a complexity of issues sometimes originating from childhood. Whatever is worrying you book a free initial assessment and see if working with me helps make a difference.
01223 658364 View 01223 658364
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Jo Fenton
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Whilst there are definite differences between Counselling/Psychotherapy and Coaching, and there are professional ethics and boundaries I abide, I also believe that the two have similarities in enabling and empowering people to make change.
There are lots of counsellors and coaches practising and we all work differently which is the beauty of this field. I believe the relationship is the most important thing and finding the right person for you to work with, the person that will most empower you to make the important changes in your life is of utmost importance.
Whilst there are definite differences between Counselling/Psychotherapy and Coaching, and there are professional ethics and boundaries I abide, I also believe that the two have similarities in enabling and empowering people to make change.
There are lots of counsellors and coaches practising and we all work differently which is the beauty of this field. I believe the relationship is the most important thing and finding the right person for you to work with, the person that will most empower you to make the important changes in your life is of utmost importance.
020 8106 5721 View 020 8106 5721
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Ian Francis Mncs Accred
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
If you aren't happy with yourself or your life, I would love to help you find out why & help you to explore ways of making positive changes.
I love to explore my clients lives and perceptions of life to try and understand why they think, feel and behave in the ways they do. Everyone has a unique story that leads them to this moment and I help people to understand why they are, currently where they are. I believe that humans have an incredible capacity to change and I am living proof of that.
If you aren't happy with yourself or your life, I would love to help you find out why & help you to explore ways of making positive changes.
I love to explore my clients lives and perceptions of life to try and understand why they think, feel and behave in the ways they do. Everyone has a unique story that leads them to this moment and I help people to understand why they are, currently where they are. I believe that humans have an incredible capacity to change and I am living proof of that.
01223 658135 View 01223 658135

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Life Coaching Counsellors
What can I expect from life coaching?
Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.

Can a life coach help treat anxiety?
Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.

Can life coaching be done online?
Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.

How long does life coaching last?
Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.