Trauma Focused Counselling in Cambridge

The search for a counsellor can feel overwhelming and it can be difficult to know where to start. I believe that successful counselling is largely determined by the rapport between the client and counsellor. If you would like to message me, we can arrange an initial consultation to discuss your reasons for thinking about counselling, what you hope to achieve and to see how well we are suited to working together.

You may be facing some personal difficulties or struggles that you wish could be resolved. These might be a persistent low mood, a recurrent anxiety, a recent or past traumatic experience, a lack of meaning or direction in life, an anger issue, the loss of a loved one, a relationship breakdown, a feeling of guilt or shame, a difficult life transition, or a more enduring and chronic mental health difficulty. You may want to seek ways of working through these personal challenges, of alleviating their burden, and of leading a more fulfilling and satisfying life. Or you may be feeling the psychological and physical impact of COVID-19.

I believe in truly listening to and helping to guide people according to their individual personal history and journey with an emphasis on non-judgement, building strengths and responding empathically. I have worked with a wide range of issues including adoption (I have lived experience as an adoptee), anxiety, depression, relationship couples counselling, schizophrenia, addiction and trauma.

I like to work with clients who are aware that they would like to make changes in their lives: they may not yet know what the change looks like, but are willing to explore options in a compassionate and supportive environment. They are interested to learn more about themselves and others; willing to accept that they many need to let go of some old patterns of thinking, feeling and doing in order to live the life they want for themselves. They are committed to their personal growth and willing to meet regularly over Zoom to achieve their goals. Goals will be agreed each session to ensure focus and sense of achievement for us both

Hello, my name is Leanne and I am a fully qualified and accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, EMDR practitioner and a registered Occupational Therapist. I have worked in the NHS and private sector for 19 years across a range of healthcare settings including GP surgeries, outpatient clinics and inpatient wards. Some people who come for therapy have a clear idea of their problem(s) and what they would like to work on, others have a more general sense of feeling overwhelmed by day to day life or significant life events. Others simply feel stuck - I can help wherever you are at, to make sense of what is happening for you.

I am a qualified person-centred counsellor. Person-centred means the therapeutic process is centred around you. I offer a private space, without fear of judgement or expectations - which are perfect conditions to work together to get what you want from counselling. My sessions are purposely laid back, where you and I are both free to be ourselves in this space. I offer a discount to counselling/psychotherapy students who need sessions for their studies.

Hello, thank you for looking at my profile. I am a PTUK registered play therapist, specialising in offering creative therapy for children and young people. I am experienced in working with clients who have experienced trauma, loss, separation anxiety, low or conflicted self esteem, challenging behaviours, social and peer difficulties, reluctant talkers (mutism), pre/post adoption and attachment disorders. If you’d like to chat about your child’s/families needs please do contact me. NB- CHECK SPAM as reply emails from me can go straight there. For more you can visit my website: www.theconnectedtherapist.co.uk

If you want to feel happier, less stressed, more appreciative about yourself and your life, then I am here to support you. With 20 years experience in counselling, I believe therapy is a creative act that can change your life. My clients often tell me how much they enjoy our sessions together. I can assist you to understand your inner self, and teach you some great tools to help you move past anxiety or low mood or low self esteem, and start to make the changes you want to. I have plenty of tools to help you with OCD, PTSD or trauma. Please have a look at my website and feel welcome to give me call and have a free chat.

I have 16 years experience as a senior specialist psychotherapist in the NHS. My approach to both psychological and physiological suffering is to help patients work through their often long-standing personal difficulties, whilst promoting self-acceptance and committed action. An assumption I bring to my clinical practice is that most people want to live their lives in a direction of their choosing and in a way that reflects their personal values. As a therapist, my main focus is on those things that keep us 'stuck', that make it difficult for us to feel connected to the people and things that matter to us.

We can all encounter times in our lives when we feel either stuck, a bit low, or even begin to feel overwhelmed. Navigating our way through life can seem like a complex task..and in many ways it can be. But with the help of another..someone who is able and willing to listen without judgement while walking alongside us in our troubles, someone who will offer us a safe space in which to explore our inner world we very often find that our problems don't seem quite so insurmountable. I offer just this to my clients.

I provide support for a range of difficulties affecting the wellbeing and mental health of children and families, including dealing with life changes (e.g. parental separation), low mood, anxiety, behavioural difficulties, panic attacks, emotionally-based school avoidance, amongst others. I also provide support for perinatal issues (pre/post-natal anxiety, low mood, birth trauma) in addition to early years challenges (tantrums, sleep, attachment and bonding difficulties). I specialise in providing parent and family support. I strongly believe in the importance of intervening early before challenges have chance to develop further.

I am a Clinical Psychologist with 15 years post qualified experience in the NHS. I am experienced in using psychological therapies to help individuals, couples, families and older people presenting with a wide range of mental health distress. I am interested in issues around self esteem/identity/culture, childhood neglect, trauma, difficult relationships, mood problems and managing long term health conditions. I also work with adults with ASD/ADHD. In addition to working with distress I offer ‘life reflection’ sessions for individuals who just need a space to ‘pause’ and think about their wellbeing, and for self development.

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 can offer therapies who struggle PTSD, OCD, codepency, GAD depression and panic attack. I am working with adults, couples, families, young people and children using a variety of therapy models including DBT, Schema Therapy, CBT and Behavioural Activation. I serve Turkish speaking clients as well.

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.

I am here for you. I bring a lifetime of experience and personal understanding of how life challenges us. I have been headhunted since I began due to the positive changes people reported after our work. I hold MBACP/HCPC registration and was a specialist NHS mental health therapist, specialist eating disorders therapist, specialist addictions therapist, specialist CAMHS therapist and counselling manager. I will never judge you, but will work with you, drawing on a vast knowledge of approaches e.g. CBT, pluralistic, humanistic, solution focused etc and psychoeducational strategies tailored to offer therapy to meet your unique needs.

People begin counselling for a variety of reasons including difficulties within relationships, mental health concerns, feeling overwhelmed, or to regain a sense of direction. Sometimes a life event has taken place and prompted a loss of stability. The common denominator is a desire for change, within the individual or their environment. I provide a warm, confidential and non judgemental space for self reflection and exploration, and support my clients to build on their resilience, resources and confidence.