Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counselling in Carshalton
Some of the healing tools I offer in my practice are art, mindfulness, meditation, body movement, breathing, sacred geometry, poetry, play therapy and other creative methods or we can talk.
Is it difficult for yourself to connect to your emotions and feelings? Sometimes it is complicated to find a link to enable us express freely. Unintentionally, we can create a habit in which we suppress, run away, deny or manipulate our emotions. It is normal to try to push away feelings of discomfort like stress, fear or pain; but there are tools you can learn to help you cope with these emotions in a healthy way. Instead of denying, distracting yourself, manipulating or disconnecting, you can accept, observe, acknowledge and connect deeply with your feelings.
Some of the healing tools I offer in my practice are art, mindfulness, meditation, body movement, breathing, sacred geometry, poetry, play therapy and other creative methods or we can talk.
Is it difficult for yourself to connect to your emotions and feelings? Sometimes it is complicated to find a link to enable us express freely. Unintentionally, we can create a habit in which we suppress, run away, deny or manipulate our emotions. It is normal to try to push away feelings of discomfort like stress, fear or pain; but there are tools you can learn to help you cope with these emotions in a healthy way. Instead of denying, distracting yourself, manipulating or disconnecting, you can accept, observe, acknowledge and connect deeply with your feelings.
I have experience and specialise in helping clients heal from trauma and adverse childhood events, navigate relationship difficulties (including dating app dilemmas), patterns of attachment and help to build self-esteem and confidence.
My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and insight-driven, helping my clients understand how past experiences may be impacting their life today, and more importantly, what they can do to move forward.
Feeling stuck in life can stop us from being the best version of ourselves, and while we can't change the past, we can most certainly influence what happens next.
I have experience and specialise in helping clients heal from trauma and adverse childhood events, navigate relationship difficulties (including dating app dilemmas), patterns of attachment and help to build self-esteem and confidence.
My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and insight-driven, helping my clients understand how past experiences may be impacting their life today, and more importantly, what they can do to move forward.
Feeling stuck in life can stop us from being the best version of ourselves, and while we can't change the past, we can most certainly influence what happens next.
I am an a counsellor and psychotherapist in private practice and I am passionate about empowering people. Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious or struggling with self-esteem? Perhaps you feel stuck in patterns of behaviour as if nothing can change? Do you struggle with narcissistic relationships? Do you feel depressed and is hard to cope with certain feelings?. Does it feel as if work and family struggles are increasingly hard to handle? Perhaps you fear social situations? Are you living with a visual impairment or chronic illness? Do you feel burdened by the past and unable to move on? This is when a therapist like me can help.
I am an a counsellor and psychotherapist in private practice and I am passionate about empowering people. Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious or struggling with self-esteem? Perhaps you feel stuck in patterns of behaviour as if nothing can change? Do you struggle with narcissistic relationships? Do you feel depressed and is hard to cope with certain feelings?. Does it feel as if work and family struggles are increasingly hard to handle? Perhaps you fear social situations? Are you living with a visual impairment or chronic illness? Do you feel burdened by the past and unable to move on? This is when a therapist like me can help.
I have worked over 25 years with adults, adolescents, couples, and families who feel stuck in repeating emotional or relational patterns shaped by trauma, loss, attachment wounds, anxiety, depression, or family conflict. Many struggle with relationships, identity, emotional regulation, or life transitions. Using an attachment based approach, informed by RECBT, systemic family therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and psychoanalytic thinking, I offer a consistent therapeutic relationship where clients build insight, process difficult experiences, strengthen resilience, and create healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
I have worked over 25 years with adults, adolescents, couples, and families who feel stuck in repeating emotional or relational patterns shaped by trauma, loss, attachment wounds, anxiety, depression, or family conflict. Many struggle with relationships, identity, emotional regulation, or life transitions. Using an attachment based approach, informed by RECBT, systemic family therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and psychoanalytic thinking, I offer a consistent therapeutic relationship where clients build insight, process difficult experiences, strengthen resilience, and create healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
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Are you and your partner struggling to get past certain issues in your marriage or relationship? Do you find it hard to communicate how you really feel to them? Is a lack of communication causing gridlock between the two of you, to the point where it is hard to reach a resolution when conflict arises? Maybe betrayal has occurred and you are finding it hard to trust your partner again. Let me help you reestablish and reaffirm the bond that brought you together in the first place. I'll teach you strategies to better communicate and overcome whatever obstacle you are facing in your relationship to help reignite the spark.
Are you and your partner struggling to get past certain issues in your marriage or relationship? Do you find it hard to communicate how you really feel to them? Is a lack of communication causing gridlock between the two of you, to the point where it is hard to reach a resolution when conflict arises? Maybe betrayal has occurred and you are finding it hard to trust your partner again. Let me help you reestablish and reaffirm the bond that brought you together in the first place. I'll teach you strategies to better communicate and overcome whatever obstacle you are facing in your relationship to help reignite the spark.
I coach adults who outwardly appear to be functioning well day-to-day but, internally, feel weighed down, stuck or blocked by unhelpful thoughts, feelings or behaviours. Maybe you're dealing with a life transition, you're procrastinating, or your rumination is getting you down.
The critical point is that you're not looking for a traditional 'medical' solution. You're not 'ill', you know that if you worked through some areas, you could perform better, reach your potential or just feel more content, resilient, or happy.
I coach adults who outwardly appear to be functioning well day-to-day but, internally, feel weighed down, stuck or blocked by unhelpful thoughts, feelings or behaviours. Maybe you're dealing with a life transition, you're procrastinating, or your rumination is getting you down.
The critical point is that you're not looking for a traditional 'medical' solution. You're not 'ill', you know that if you worked through some areas, you could perform better, reach your potential or just feel more content, resilient, or happy.
I am an accredited psychotherapist (MBACP) and a EMDR practitioner with a special focus on the treatment of emotional dysregulation and dissociation due to unresolved past trauma. Through the therapeutic relationship, you are encouraged to understand how early experiences and past relationships impact on your present difficulties. In addition to traditional talking therapies and EMDR, I use a more mindful and somatic approach to access and manage emotions such as anxiety and depression through the body. This mind and body approach can be healed heal past traumatic experiences and help with emotional regulation.
I am an accredited psychotherapist (MBACP) and a EMDR practitioner with a special focus on the treatment of emotional dysregulation and dissociation due to unresolved past trauma. Through the therapeutic relationship, you are encouraged to understand how early experiences and past relationships impact on your present difficulties. In addition to traditional talking therapies and EMDR, I use a more mindful and somatic approach to access and manage emotions such as anxiety and depression through the body. This mind and body approach can be healed heal past traumatic experiences and help with emotional regulation.
I am a psychotherapist and counsellor, I am a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy, and I adhere to the high standards and ethical framework for this membership. I provide a supportive, non-judgemental and confidential space for you which is compassionate, understanding, professional and focused. People I work with have stated that in working with me they have experienced improvements in their life, from increased emotional robustness, mental strength to a stronger sense of self, confidence and self esteem with increased awareness and improvements in their relationships with partners, family and friends.
I am a psychotherapist and counsellor, I am a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy, and I adhere to the high standards and ethical framework for this membership. I provide a supportive, non-judgemental and confidential space for you which is compassionate, understanding, professional and focused. People I work with have stated that in working with me they have experienced improvements in their life, from increased emotional robustness, mental strength to a stronger sense of self, confidence and self esteem with increased awareness and improvements in their relationships with partners, family and friends.
My integrative clinical approach incorporates Psychodynamic, CBT, Humanistic and Mindfulness therapy.
As a qualified Integrative Counsellor and Coach, my passion lies in helping individuals reach their full potential and guiding them through challenging times. I assist those who feel trapped in their current situation, yearning for more meaning in life, seeking to understand their purpose, and struggling to find satisfaction. Together, we will address any past or present obstacles that may be contributing to your feelings. By working through these issues, individuals can align with their true selves, leading to a greater sense of self-worth.
My integrative clinical approach incorporates Psychodynamic, CBT, Humanistic and Mindfulness therapy.
As a qualified Integrative Counsellor and Coach, my passion lies in helping individuals reach their full potential and guiding them through challenging times. I assist those who feel trapped in their current situation, yearning for more meaning in life, seeking to understand their purpose, and struggling to find satisfaction. Together, we will address any past or present obstacles that may be contributing to your feelings. By working through these issues, individuals can align with their true selves, leading to a greater sense of self-worth.
I practice mindfulness based Core Process Psychotherapy, empowering clients to use their own inner wisdom to live more fulfilling lives, transforming the way they see their issues.
I am passionate about supporting my clients finding their own voice and pace in difficulty. I believe that letting go of old patterns takes courage and mindfulness teaches us how to find our own strength in the midst of chaos. Core Process Psychotherapy is a mindfulness-based psychotherapy that works with awareness and presence.
I practice mindfulness based Core Process Psychotherapy, empowering clients to use their own inner wisdom to live more fulfilling lives, transforming the way they see their issues.
I am passionate about supporting my clients finding their own voice and pace in difficulty. I believe that letting go of old patterns takes courage and mindfulness teaches us how to find our own strength in the midst of chaos. Core Process Psychotherapy is a mindfulness-based psychotherapy that works with awareness and presence.
As an integrative psychotherapist (BACP accredited) and EMDR therapist, I draw on a combination of different approaches, so that the therapy is tailored to each client's individual needs. Clearly professional qualifications & experience are important, but I also place great value on the healing nature of the relationship between client and therapist. Therapy is a collaborative process & I believe that building trust, feeling understood & in charge of decision & choice making within the process are all key aspects of the counselling journey for clients. For more info please visit my website www.cjecounsellingandtherapy.com
As an integrative psychotherapist (BACP accredited) and EMDR therapist, I draw on a combination of different approaches, so that the therapy is tailored to each client's individual needs. Clearly professional qualifications & experience are important, but I also place great value on the healing nature of the relationship between client and therapist. Therapy is a collaborative process & I believe that building trust, feeling understood & in charge of decision & choice making within the process are all key aspects of the counselling journey for clients. For more info please visit my website www.cjecounsellingandtherapy.com
Sometimes we long for change, or find ourselves asking, ‘What is 'wrong' with me?’. Perhaps there’s an obvious reason - loss, life worries or a troubled relationship. Just as bad is when you can’t find a reason, you feel ‘nothing’. You lose emotional connection to life, others and yourself. This leads to inner conflict – different parts of you seem to want different things. One part is lonely, another is scared to connect. One part wants success, another wants to zone out. One part wants confidence, another wants to hide behind the curtains. You end up gridlocked into feelings and a life you don't want. I know, I've been there.
Sometimes we long for change, or find ourselves asking, ‘What is 'wrong' with me?’. Perhaps there’s an obvious reason - loss, life worries or a troubled relationship. Just as bad is when you can’t find a reason, you feel ‘nothing’. You lose emotional connection to life, others and yourself. This leads to inner conflict – different parts of you seem to want different things. One part is lonely, another is scared to connect. One part wants success, another wants to zone out. One part wants confidence, another wants to hide behind the curtains. You end up gridlocked into feelings and a life you don't want. I know, I've been there.
Do you need an opportunity to help process your thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgemental, confidential environment? I can offer you a warm, confidential and trusting relationship. Although what distresses you is the most important factor, I will also discuss with you your lifestyle, health, sleep patterns and other aspects, such as relaxation techniques. Whatever the situation take your first step whether you are anxious, depressed, grieving or feeling bad about yourself. You are the real expert in what is going on for you and what you need. I am here to support you and together we can work through your concerns.
Do you need an opportunity to help process your thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgemental, confidential environment? I can offer you a warm, confidential and trusting relationship. Although what distresses you is the most important factor, I will also discuss with you your lifestyle, health, sleep patterns and other aspects, such as relaxation techniques. Whatever the situation take your first step whether you are anxious, depressed, grieving or feeling bad about yourself. You are the real expert in what is going on for you and what you need. I am here to support you and together we can work through your concerns.
Hi there, my names Dr Dane Duncan, I am an animal lover, Northerner, book-worm, rock climber... and Clinical Psychologist! I it can be hard finding a therapist who you can click with. My work follows a Narrative Therapy approach, drawing elements of Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when helpful. I am also trained in 3 Trauma therapies (EMDR, NET & Tree of Life). For Relationships I blend System Theory with EFT/NVC/The Gottmans Approach with a twist of Queer Theory. There’s no single map for being human, I take a ‘many paths up the mountain’ approach, adapting the route to suit you.
Hi there, my names Dr Dane Duncan, I am an animal lover, Northerner, book-worm, rock climber... and Clinical Psychologist! I it can be hard finding a therapist who you can click with. My work follows a Narrative Therapy approach, drawing elements of Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when helpful. I am also trained in 3 Trauma therapies (EMDR, NET & Tree of Life). For Relationships I blend System Theory with EFT/NVC/The Gottmans Approach with a twist of Queer Theory. There’s no single map for being human, I take a ‘many paths up the mountain’ approach, adapting the route to suit you.
I am an experienced counsellor working with adults of all ages who are feeling overwhelmed or struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, or significant life transitions such as becoming a parent, adapting to the menopause or coping with getting older and retirement. You may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure why things feel so hard right now.
I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about your experience, including thoughts or feelings that may feel hard to share elsewhere. Together we can begin to make sense of what you’re experiencing.
I am an experienced counsellor working with adults of all ages who are feeling overwhelmed or struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, or significant life transitions such as becoming a parent, adapting to the menopause or coping with getting older and retirement. You may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure why things feel so hard right now.
I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about your experience, including thoughts or feelings that may feel hard to share elsewhere. Together we can begin to make sense of what you’re experiencing.
I am a qualified and experienced Individual, Couple, Family and Systemic Psychotherapist with over 25 years experience of working in the NHS; not for profit sector and the social care sectors, as well as working in private practice. I have experience in working cross-culturally with individuals, couples and families, including working with interpreters. I have worked extensively with trauma, anxiety and depression, as well as post migration issues.I have also worked with families and children experiencing separation and divorce.
I am a qualified and experienced Individual, Couple, Family and Systemic Psychotherapist with over 25 years experience of working in the NHS; not for profit sector and the social care sectors, as well as working in private practice. I have experience in working cross-culturally with individuals, couples and families, including working with interpreters. I have worked extensively with trauma, anxiety and depression, as well as post migration issues.I have also worked with families and children experiencing separation and divorce.
SERVICES I PROVIDE: Like all forms of therapy, integrative therapy requires that you are open to exploring your fears, your hopes, your life, what is causing you challenges, and what you hope for your future. But if you like the idea of a therapy which is a bit more bespoke and less rigid than other forms, then integrative therapy might indeed be for you. Would you like to try this type of therapy?
SERVICES I PROVIDE: Like all forms of therapy, integrative therapy requires that you are open to exploring your fears, your hopes, your life, what is causing you challenges, and what you hope for your future. But if you like the idea of a therapy which is a bit more bespoke and less rigid than other forms, then integrative therapy might indeed be for you. Would you like to try this type of therapy?
As a Clinical Psychologist, CBT Therapist and Coach with over 15 years' experience using cognitive-behavioural, acceptance and commitment and mindfulness-based approaches, I combine psychological therapy with effective coaching strategies to help clients to overcome difficulties, improve their mental well-being and thrive in all aspects of their lives.
If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or dissatisfied with your current situation, I provide transformational coaching and therapy to help you to move forward with confidence and clarity. You may feel lost and lack a sense of direction and focus in your life. Or perhaps you have a clear goal, but you are struggling to overcome obstacles and feel stuck. You might recognise that you are locked in a negative mindset or that fear of failure is stopping you from moving forward. Perhaps you would like to improve your confidence and build resilience but you feel that procrastination, perfectionism or imposter syndrome are holding you back.
As a Clinical Psychologist, CBT Therapist and Coach with over 15 years' experience using cognitive-behavioural, acceptance and commitment and mindfulness-based approaches, I combine psychological therapy with effective coaching strategies to help clients to overcome difficulties, improve their mental well-being and thrive in all aspects of their lives.
If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or dissatisfied with your current situation, I provide transformational coaching and therapy to help you to move forward with confidence and clarity. You may feel lost and lack a sense of direction and focus in your life. Or perhaps you have a clear goal, but you are struggling to overcome obstacles and feel stuck. You might recognise that you are locked in a negative mindset or that fear of failure is stopping you from moving forward. Perhaps you would like to improve your confidence and build resilience but you feel that procrastination, perfectionism or imposter syndrome are holding you back.
Experienced specialist in psychosexual therapy.
I support adults with sexual difficulties, intimacy concerns and the impact of past experiences on relationships. Many clients come feeling stuck, disconnected or unsure how to move forward. My approach is steady, sensitive and collaborative, shaped by early counselling training and many years of NHS clinical experience, helping you understand what’s happening, rebuild confidence and create more connected, fulfilling ways of relating.
Experienced specialist in psychosexual therapy.
I support adults with sexual difficulties, intimacy concerns and the impact of past experiences on relationships. Many clients come feeling stuck, disconnected or unsure how to move forward. My approach is steady, sensitive and collaborative, shaped by early counselling training and many years of NHS clinical experience, helping you understand what’s happening, rebuild confidence and create more connected, fulfilling ways of relating.
I was going to say a few things about me, but that's not why you're here. You're here because you recognise it's time to talk about you. I can help with that. I have worked extensively with clients who experience professional "burn out", relationship issues, bereavement and loss. The list goes on. Having juggled work, family, personal loss, training and much more in recent years, I understand overwhelm. This experience means that I will listen without judgement, empathise and help you find ways to cope, moving on from the unhealthy habits and emotions you're stuck in. We'll work together towards your goals.
I was going to say a few things about me, but that's not why you're here. You're here because you recognise it's time to talk about you. I can help with that. I have worked extensively with clients who experience professional "burn out", relationship issues, bereavement and loss. The list goes on. Having juggled work, family, personal loss, training and much more in recent years, I understand overwhelm. This experience means that I will listen without judgement, empathise and help you find ways to cope, moving on from the unhealthy habits and emotions you're stuck in. We'll work together towards your goals.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counsellors
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.