Divorce Counselling in Chard
A big part of my work is with adults who have suffered adverse childhood experiences or childhood emotional neglect. If this is you and you feel that you are struggling to cope because you are still carrying around the childhood adaptations you used to protect yourself, traits such as people pleasing, being afraid to try, afraid to use your voice, perfectionism traits, not being able to take criticism to name but a few. I have seen people turn their lives around when they have addressed these issues so if this speaks to you please contact me for a consultation. Don't let your past ruin your future it doesn't have to be this way.
A big part of my work is with adults who have suffered adverse childhood experiences or childhood emotional neglect. If this is you and you feel that you are struggling to cope because you are still carrying around the childhood adaptations you used to protect yourself, traits such as people pleasing, being afraid to try, afraid to use your voice, perfectionism traits, not being able to take criticism to name but a few. I have seen people turn their lives around when they have addressed these issues so if this speaks to you please contact me for a consultation. Don't let your past ruin your future it doesn't have to be this way.
If you are struggling with personal issues, such as, anxiety, anger, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, trauma, bereavement/loss, life transitions, or feel you need help in moving on in your life, then please contact me for help. I am qualified and experienced Counsellor and Supervisor, working privately near Axminster, East Devon. While always working collaboratively with you, I aim to offer you a safe space where you can explore your issues in depth, which will help you gain insight and understanding, and enable you to live your life in more fulfilling and hopeful ways.
If you are struggling with personal issues, such as, anxiety, anger, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, trauma, bereavement/loss, life transitions, or feel you need help in moving on in your life, then please contact me for help. I am qualified and experienced Counsellor and Supervisor, working privately near Axminster, East Devon. While always working collaboratively with you, I aim to offer you a safe space where you can explore your issues in depth, which will help you gain insight and understanding, and enable you to live your life in more fulfilling and hopeful ways.
I am a counsellor and psychotherapist who works with you as an individual, to meet your specific needs. I keep my client numbers low in order to really get to know you and work to meet your needs. I use counselling skills, CBT, and solution focused therapy to help you to raise your awareness and achieve the goals and outcomes you want and need. Together we can make a plan and set goals to get you to where you want to be, with new insights and understanding. We can work at your pace, in bite sized chunks. I use worksheets and articles for you to explore relevant topics between sessions, to keep that motivation flowing.
I am a counsellor and psychotherapist who works with you as an individual, to meet your specific needs. I keep my client numbers low in order to really get to know you and work to meet your needs. I use counselling skills, CBT, and solution focused therapy to help you to raise your awareness and achieve the goals and outcomes you want and need. Together we can make a plan and set goals to get you to where you want to be, with new insights and understanding. We can work at your pace, in bite sized chunks. I use worksheets and articles for you to explore relevant topics between sessions, to keep that motivation flowing.
Hi, I'm Christine - an experienced counsellor and EMDR therapist. My clients are usually looking for clarity about their lives, looking to experience feelings of peace and relief, and to develop a deeper sense of self-esteem and self-worth.
You may feel stuck, overwhelmed or disconnected. If you find yourself wondering “Why has this happened to me?” or “Why can’t I cope like everyone else?” Or perhaps you know exactly what’s going on, but feel unsure how to move forward, then I would like to help. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space to explore what’s happened to you and how it affects your life.
Hi, I'm Christine - an experienced counsellor and EMDR therapist. My clients are usually looking for clarity about their lives, looking to experience feelings of peace and relief, and to develop a deeper sense of self-esteem and self-worth.
You may feel stuck, overwhelmed or disconnected. If you find yourself wondering “Why has this happened to me?” or “Why can’t I cope like everyone else?” Or perhaps you know exactly what’s going on, but feel unsure how to move forward, then I would like to help. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space to explore what’s happened to you and how it affects your life.
Are you feeling anxious,
overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to shift no matter how much you try to think your way through them?
Understanding can help, but it doesn’t always change how things feel day to day.
You may have already tried to work things through on your own, but still feel stuck.
In our work, we look at the patterns behind how you feel. Not just why they’re there, but how they continue to affect you.
Talking therapy can help you explore and make sense of your experience. I also draw on CBT and EMDR, which work more directly with patterns, behaviours, and past experiences.
Are you feeling anxious,
overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to shift no matter how much you try to think your way through them?
Understanding can help, but it doesn’t always change how things feel day to day.
You may have already tried to work things through on your own, but still feel stuck.
In our work, we look at the patterns behind how you feel. Not just why they’re there, but how they continue to affect you.
Talking therapy can help you explore and make sense of your experience. I also draw on CBT and EMDR, which work more directly with patterns, behaviours, and past experiences.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the thoughts that are running through your head? Thoughts that are generating anxiety, worry, fear, sadness, shame or a general feeling of being 'stuck' feeling a bit helpless and not being able to find a way forward?
Sometimes in life we come across challenges that are too big to manage and cope with by ourselves and we need a helping hand to work through problems, find some clarity and build our resilience so we can cope better when life throws us curve balls.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the thoughts that are running through your head? Thoughts that are generating anxiety, worry, fear, sadness, shame or a general feeling of being 'stuck' feeling a bit helpless and not being able to find a way forward?
Sometimes in life we come across challenges that are too big to manage and cope with by ourselves and we need a helping hand to work through problems, find some clarity and build our resilience so we can cope better when life throws us curve balls.
With specialisms in supporting those with Neurodivergence, Trauma, Anxiety and Depression, Loss, Domestic Violence (in particular those subjected to male violence), Divorce and Protective Parents going through the Family Court system.
When life feels overwhelming and hard, it's not because you are doing it wrong, but because it actually is hard!
I offer Nurturing Psychotherapy and Counselling to help you find your way forward. Combining Relational and Integrative, Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy, with Behavioural Psychology, I can help bring deeper insight into what you are experiencing or what has happened in the past. I am based in Morecombelake in Dorset and work online too.
We can work together to understand your feelings, thoughts and behaviours, as you learn new ways of coping, which make life not only bearable, but enjoyable again.
With specialisms in supporting those with Neurodivergence, Trauma, Anxiety and Depression, Loss, Domestic Violence (in particular those subjected to male violence), Divorce and Protective Parents going through the Family Court system.
When life feels overwhelming and hard, it's not because you are doing it wrong, but because it actually is hard!
I offer Nurturing Psychotherapy and Counselling to help you find your way forward. Combining Relational and Integrative, Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy, with Behavioural Psychology, I can help bring deeper insight into what you are experiencing or what has happened in the past. I am based in Morecombelake in Dorset and work online too.
We can work together to understand your feelings, thoughts and behaviours, as you learn new ways of coping, which make life not only bearable, but enjoyable again.
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My practice is guided by 25 years of supporting people in difficult and often stressful situations, gained by working operationally in the NHS, Armed Forces, Emergency Services and the RNLI, as well as teaching in schools and a university. This experience informs my therapy, enabling me to provide a safe, non-judgemental, trauma-informed environment to work through the concern, challenge or problem being faced. I specialise in CBT, Relationship (Couples) Counselling and ADHD Support, all delivered with a warm, calm and compassionate focus. I can provide counselling face-to-face, online or whilst walking outdoors.
My practice is guided by 25 years of supporting people in difficult and often stressful situations, gained by working operationally in the NHS, Armed Forces, Emergency Services and the RNLI, as well as teaching in schools and a university. This experience informs my therapy, enabling me to provide a safe, non-judgemental, trauma-informed environment to work through the concern, challenge or problem being faced. I specialise in CBT, Relationship (Couples) Counselling and ADHD Support, all delivered with a warm, calm and compassionate focus. I can provide counselling face-to-face, online or whilst walking outdoors.
Hello and welcome, I have experience in many different client issues, to name some- self harm, relationship difficulties, body dysmorphia, gender dysphoria, neuro diversity, relationship difficulties, bereavement, miscarriage, infertility, addiction and trauma. I have a strong grounding in eating disorders, LGBTQ issues and sexual abuse. You may use the space how you wish to and I will be alongside you, supporting you along the way to find your own answers and come to your own solutions, conclusions and understandings. I wouldn't offer you advice but would facilitate what you would like to work on and what you wish to explore.
Hello and welcome, I have experience in many different client issues, to name some- self harm, relationship difficulties, body dysmorphia, gender dysphoria, neuro diversity, relationship difficulties, bereavement, miscarriage, infertility, addiction and trauma. I have a strong grounding in eating disorders, LGBTQ issues and sexual abuse. You may use the space how you wish to and I will be alongside you, supporting you along the way to find your own answers and come to your own solutions, conclusions and understandings. I wouldn't offer you advice but would facilitate what you would like to work on and what you wish to explore.
Anxiety and social anxiety; Depression and low self-esteem; Obsessive or compulsive thoughts and behaviours; Feeling isolated or lonely; Relationship challenges, including dating, separation, or divorce; Life transitions and crossroads; The effects of perimenopause or menopause; Feeling stuck, lost, or overwhelmed.
Hi, I’m Claire, a BACP-registered psychotherapist. I can help with: Anxiety and social anxiety; Depression and low self-esteem; Obsessive or compulsive thoughts and behaviours; Relationship challenges; Life transitions and crossroads; Feeling isolated, stuck, lost, or overwhelmed.
Anxiety and social anxiety; Depression and low self-esteem; Obsessive or compulsive thoughts and behaviours; Feeling isolated or lonely; Relationship challenges, including dating, separation, or divorce; Life transitions and crossroads; The effects of perimenopause or menopause; Feeling stuck, lost, or overwhelmed.
Hi, I’m Claire, a BACP-registered psychotherapist. I can help with: Anxiety and social anxiety; Depression and low self-esteem; Obsessive or compulsive thoughts and behaviours; Relationship challenges; Life transitions and crossroads; Feeling isolated, stuck, lost, or overwhelmed.
Having the time and space within counselling to explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe and confidential environment is often the first step in making positive change in someone’s life. Our problems can sometimes feel too big or heavy to carry ourselves. Often it’s hard to pinpoint what’s actually wrong, but that low mood, and anxiety over powers us. Counselling will help you understand your behaviours and emotions that little bit better and give you insight into why you may be finding things difficult. With this understanding, it is often the catalyst for positive change leading to a more balanced and healthy future.
Having the time and space within counselling to explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe and confidential environment is often the first step in making positive change in someone’s life. Our problems can sometimes feel too big or heavy to carry ourselves. Often it’s hard to pinpoint what’s actually wrong, but that low mood, and anxiety over powers us. Counselling will help you understand your behaviours and emotions that little bit better and give you insight into why you may be finding things difficult. With this understanding, it is often the catalyst for positive change leading to a more balanced and healthy future.
Perhaps you’re struggling with low self-worth, people-pleasing, overwhelm or a harsh inner critic.
You may find yourself losing yourself in relationships, constantly putting other people’s needs before your own or questioning your feelings, decisions and sense of self.
Many of the people I work with have spent years adapting to meet the expectations of others while losing touch with their own needs, values and voice.
Making themselves smaller, quieter, getting validation from approval or doing well at work… avoiding conflict at all costs.
I can help you to feel seen, heard and understood - perhaps for the first time.
Perhaps you’re struggling with low self-worth, people-pleasing, overwhelm or a harsh inner critic.
You may find yourself losing yourself in relationships, constantly putting other people’s needs before your own or questioning your feelings, decisions and sense of self.
Many of the people I work with have spent years adapting to meet the expectations of others while losing touch with their own needs, values and voice.
Making themselves smaller, quieter, getting validation from approval or doing well at work… avoiding conflict at all costs.
I can help you to feel seen, heard and understood - perhaps for the first time.
Counselling for folk who are confused, numb, angry, lonely, sad or anxious.
Counselling for men and women, straight and queer, Deaf and hearing or anywhere in-between.
Counselling for folk who are confused, numb, angry, lonely, sad or anxious.
Counselling for men and women, straight and queer, Deaf and hearing or anywhere in-between.
Has the layering of life and work challenges contributed to you feeling anxious, stressed, lonely or depressed? Are the lasting effects of trauma an unwelcome visitor in your life? Have you lost a sense of you, meaning or purpose, uncertain as to what the future means for you? Are you struggling with relationships of any kind? Have you lost a loved one and struggling to manage your grief? Is shift work, disability or busy life schedule affecting your life prevented you from having access to therapy? Are you looking for non judgemental support to assist you in self awareness so you can make changes happen for a better way of being.
Has the layering of life and work challenges contributed to you feeling anxious, stressed, lonely or depressed? Are the lasting effects of trauma an unwelcome visitor in your life? Have you lost a sense of you, meaning or purpose, uncertain as to what the future means for you? Are you struggling with relationships of any kind? Have you lost a loved one and struggling to manage your grief? Is shift work, disability or busy life schedule affecting your life prevented you from having access to therapy? Are you looking for non judgemental support to assist you in self awareness so you can make changes happen for a better way of being.
Are you at your limit? Women experiencing burn-out often approach me when they have put everyone else first. If you’ve experienced domestic abuse, trauma, or life challenges, or simply feel stuck and want to grow, you're in the right place. I offer a safe, compassionate, trauma-informed space where your experiences are respected. Together, we work at your pace using talking therapy to explore feelings, manage overwhelm, rebuild self-trust, and reconnect with your strengths. My aim is to help you embrace your resilience, set healthy boundaries, and take positive steps toward discovering your best self and fulfilling your potential.
Are you at your limit? Women experiencing burn-out often approach me when they have put everyone else first. If you’ve experienced domestic abuse, trauma, or life challenges, or simply feel stuck and want to grow, you're in the right place. I offer a safe, compassionate, trauma-informed space where your experiences are respected. Together, we work at your pace using talking therapy to explore feelings, manage overwhelm, rebuild self-trust, and reconnect with your strengths. My aim is to help you embrace your resilience, set healthy boundaries, and take positive steps toward discovering your best self and fulfilling your potential.
I can support people to better understand and then manage the challenges in their life, including anxiety, low mood/depression, relationship issues, challenges in relation to dependents, such as children. I have much experience supporting people with addiction issues, including drug and alcohol use, gambling and sex. I have worked as a Director in a large company and have experience as a qualified executive coach, supporting people manage work stress and improving their performance at work. I support couples as well as individuals.
I can support people to better understand and then manage the challenges in their life, including anxiety, low mood/depression, relationship issues, challenges in relation to dependents, such as children. I have much experience supporting people with addiction issues, including drug and alcohol use, gambling and sex. I have worked as a Director in a large company and have experience as a qualified executive coach, supporting people manage work stress and improving their performance at work. I support couples as well as individuals.
Why choose me as your counsellor? Maybe because I always aim to put you rather than any specific approach at the centre of our work together. My priority is to build a trusting therapeutic relationship with you where you feel safe, heard and seen. In order to facilitate this, I use my personal life experience, my training and my experience of having worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and with a great variety of different issues. I endeavour to offer a safe, supportive and accepting environment where we can explore your feelings and work on the issues in question.
Why choose me as your counsellor? Maybe because I always aim to put you rather than any specific approach at the centre of our work together. My priority is to build a trusting therapeutic relationship with you where you feel safe, heard and seen. In order to facilitate this, I use my personal life experience, my training and my experience of having worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and with a great variety of different issues. I endeavour to offer a safe, supportive and accepting environment where we can explore your feelings and work on the issues in question.
Are you struggling to make sense of your world, finding it difficult to get through your day? Do you feel out of step with everyone else? Are feeling alone and not sure what to do next? Have you had traumatic experiences that affect your present life? Do you have a feeling of impending doom that makes you wake up anxious? Do you want to self harm or end your life? Can you only manage by using drugs or alcohol? Do you have no one to understand or that you can talk to? Are you and your partner having problems connecting with and understanding each other. Do you need help to improve your communication and get back on the same page.
Are you struggling to make sense of your world, finding it difficult to get through your day? Do you feel out of step with everyone else? Are feeling alone and not sure what to do next? Have you had traumatic experiences that affect your present life? Do you have a feeling of impending doom that makes you wake up anxious? Do you want to self harm or end your life? Can you only manage by using drugs or alcohol? Do you have no one to understand or that you can talk to? Are you and your partner having problems connecting with and understanding each other. Do you need help to improve your communication and get back on the same page.
Your life. Your time. You. Time to sort things out, explore, grow and CHANGE. Time to stop being pulled in all directions; too caught up on the treadmill of your own thoughts to find an alternative way of tackling a problem. My sessions offer you a circuit breaker; a chance to slow down, unravel your thoughts...and breathe! Stepping back and viewing your life from a more profound and reasoned angle, you will have the opportunity to share your thoughts and questions, in a secure and non-judgemental setting. It will be time well spent in order for your future life to be spent well.
Your life. Your time. You. Time to sort things out, explore, grow and CHANGE. Time to stop being pulled in all directions; too caught up on the treadmill of your own thoughts to find an alternative way of tackling a problem. My sessions offer you a circuit breaker; a chance to slow down, unravel your thoughts...and breathe! Stepping back and viewing your life from a more profound and reasoned angle, you will have the opportunity to share your thoughts and questions, in a secure and non-judgemental setting. It will be time well spent in order for your future life to be spent well.
In 2018 I retired from working for 36 years working in the military and the emergency services. During these 36 years I came to realise that people who work in these professions as well as people from all walks of life can find it extremely difficult to talk about some of the experiences they might have had, and how these experiences may have affected them and their families. In many cases the simple fact of being able to talk to someone could do much to make life more comfortable, the ability to talk about issues and concerns can do much to alleviate stress and anxiety. This is what inspired me to become a Gestalt therapist.
In 2018 I retired from working for 36 years working in the military and the emergency services. During these 36 years I came to realise that people who work in these professions as well as people from all walks of life can find it extremely difficult to talk about some of the experiences they might have had, and how these experiences may have affected them and their families. In many cases the simple fact of being able to talk to someone could do much to make life more comfortable, the ability to talk about issues and concerns can do much to alleviate stress and anxiety. This is what inspired me to become a Gestalt therapist.
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Divorce Counsellors
How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.
What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioural, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioural therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.
When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.
How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.