Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Counselling in Chelmsford
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Angie Smithson
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I draw upon my training and experience in
Dialectical
Behavioural Therapy (
DBT
) to work with dual diagnosis, borderline personality disorder or other mental health problems which may threaten personal well-being, relationships safety or work.
I work with those struggling with self-destructive behaviour, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder and eating disorders. By uniting the person-centred approach alongside
dialectical
behavioural therapy (
DBT
) I work alongside you within the therapeutic relationship, practising new life skills seeking to identify, accept and change negative thinking patterns by looking at four key areas: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation and Interpersonal Relationships. The aim is to support individuals find new ways to manage painful emotions and decrease conflict in life.

Chris Harrad
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Perhaps you're feeling down or anxious, maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Therapy I offer represents a safe, accepting, confidential space to look at whatever issues you may be facing right now, and find a way forwards. I can offer a chance to be heard and seen, an opportunity to work through your thoughts and feelings, and a time to develop new skills. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support.

KJL Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Welcome to KJL Counselling. I am a Registered Counsellor, providing advice, support and signposting for issues relating to Mental Health and Child & Family Practice. I have over twenty years of experience working with adults, families and young people experiencing challenges regarding their mental health and emotional wellbeing, specialising in working with Individuals, women and young adults (17yrs +). My approach focuses on integrated styles of working which means I can provide therapy that is tailored to meet each individual’s needs.

Matthew Hopkins
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a BACP registered counsellor, deeply passionate about helping people. Through my own personal life experience and mental health challenges, counselling and psychotherapy has given a life perspective I would have never imagined before. I truly believe we each have our own answers, sometimes buried deep within us. Therapy is a process to unearth them - perhaps when they are needed most.

Adam Digby
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a Registered Counsellor & Specialist Consultant in Mental Health with over a decade of experience helping adults & young people overcome difficulties impacting emotional wellbeing and mental health. I specialise in working with Individuals, Men and Young People (16y.o.a+). I deliberately keep the number of people that I work with low and have found through experience, this allows me much greater flexibility when working with my clients. If your initial enquiry has a phone number included I will respond by WhatsApp message in the first instance. Please indicate if you do not wish me to do this in your opening enquiry.

Dr Michalla Gillbanks
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am a qualified clinical psychologist with over 13 years experience working within NHS and private sectors. I have experience working with adults, adolescents and children experiencing a range of emotional and mental health difficulties. During your initial assessment, I take time to get to know you and your presenting issues taking into consideration past experiences, family dynamics and issues that you feel need addressing or are holding you back. We would then develop a person centered care plan to best suit your needs & goals. I am experienced in dealing with a range of mental health conditions along with more exploratory work

David Cooper
Counsellor, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
There are times in all our lives when we feel we have lost our way, need some to listen or simply want somebody to help us reach the next step in our journey. Maybe that sounds like you and you're looking for help to take that first step, or simply share your concerns in a safe space and really feel heard. My focus is to help individuals heal, energise, and become aware of their inner strengths by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customising a treatment plan. My specialities include Relationship+Family Counselling, Anxiety+Depression, Abuse+Narcissism and Grief+Loss

Katie Carlyon
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Firstly I would like to thank you for taking the time to read my profile. Taking those first steps can be sometimes confusing and difficult. Sometimes we can feel stuck, or sometimes we just do not know what our issues are, or how we have got to this point in our lives. As a counsellor I am here to offer you a safe and confidential space without judgement so you are able to explore and work through any issues you may feel you have in your life at the moment to help you gain some clarity and empower you to take those steps and move forward in your life.

Your Psychotherapist
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified
Verified
Do you ever feel worried, stuck, lost, hopeless, lonely, lethargic, anxious, unable to sleep – less able to cope with life? Does this affect your ability to enjoy relationships, work, everyday life? Most of us experience challenging times at various stages of our lives but we don’t have to be alone with this. Psychological therapy offers a safe place that helps you to understand and overcome your issues. I will work with you as a team to understand symptoms, underlying issues, their causes and maintenance specific to you. We will find ways forward to relieving symptoms and distress and improving your wellbeing.
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Eileen Margaret Ward
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am a motivated counselling psychologist with more than 20 years experience in helping others achieve greater peace of mind regardless of the cause of your current situation. Therapy with me will allow you the time to be with yourself, your thoughts and feelings. I will help and encourage you to work things out so that you can process events and emotions in the presence of someone who is on your side and who will not criticise or judge.

Katherine Nova Garmonsway
24+ years’ experience in CAMHS, including MOD, Assertive Outreach, Local Government and Private Healthcare. Treating Adults, Adolescents, Children and Elderly patients in both military and civilian environments.

Progressive Therapies
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCS Prof Accred
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with aspects of your life? You may have already tried to talk about it with friends and family but you still feel unresolved. You might have issues that you feel you can only talk about in a safe and confidential space. There may be times when you feel absolutely fine but there are times when you can't cope from within and you don't understand it. We push difficult issues deep into our unconscious but it still influences our conscious lives. Are there significant events from your childhood that you can't find peace with in your present day? This can leave you feeling despair like you have no control.

Dr Chancy Marsh CPsychol
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am a chartered clinical psychologist with 15 years experience in mental health. Whilst working in the NHS, I have set up The Sycamore Private Practice so that people outside of mental health services can access support. I have worked with people, who have benefited from making sense of difficult or/and frightening experiences, improving their mood or lowering anxiety. If you would like a safe place in order to understand more about what is going on for you, or perhaps have specific areas that need a focus, we can do this together and at a pace that suits you. I have listed my areas of expertise and experience as a guide for you.
Online Therapists

Dr Mandeep Bachu
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am a clinical psychologist trained in a diverse range of therapeutic models including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with a special interest in Schema Therapy. I have received formal training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) as well as experience of delivering
Dialectical
Behavioural Therapy (
DBT
) interventions. I have 11 years of experience working within the NHS with children and adults with a range of psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, and personality disorders.

Constantina Markides
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Dr Markides specialises in integrating therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Systemic, Narrative, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT),
Dialectical
Behavioural Therapy (
DBT
), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Brief Solution Focused Therapy.
Dr Constantina Markides is a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with adults and children with a range of mental health difficulties, such as severe OCD, low self-esteem, low mood and anxiety and body image concerns. She particularly enjoys working with those struggling with OCD, and has developed and delivered individual as well as group interventions within the NHS to offer evidence based therapies around this. Regardless of the presenting difficulty, Dr Markides hopes to support her clients not only to free themselves from their symptoms, but to connect to their values and live their life doing what matters to them.
Great Missenden HP16
& Online

Dr Maria A. Padilla
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
The theoretical framework that informs my practice is integrative, including CBT, Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic, Person-Centered, and Third wave approaches: Mindfulness,
Dialectical
Behavioural Therapy (
DBT
), and Compassion Focus Therapy (CFT).
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and a registered Psychologist with the Health and Care professions Council (HCPC). Over the last decade, I have gained extensive clinical experience whilst working with children, adults, couples, families and groups in the NHS, charity, private sectors and through my own private practice. Due to the unforeseen circumstances, currently I am offering only Skype, Zoom and telephone sessions.

Sasha Hvidsten
Psychiatrist
Verified
Verified
We offer medication when necessary, but also talking therapy, anxiety management, sensory work, emotion regulation support and
DBT
informed strategies, EMDR.
I am a child and adolescent psychiatrist and see patients for concerns such as ADHD, autism and Tourettes / tic disorders. I work with a team of nurses and therapists to deliver a holistic approach to suit your needs. We have a clinic within a period property in the worcestershire countryside that is quiet and relaxing. We offer assessment and treatment, for autism, ADHD, anxiety and depression, Tics and Tourette's, The correct diagnosis is really important in order to get the right help. Our support doesn't end with diagnosis - we are here until you don't need us anymore.
Waitlist for new clients

Clare Green
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
My name is Clare and I am a fully qualified counsellor. My prior interest with healing & alternative therapies led me to persue studies in counselling and psychotherapy. I am a naturally warm, compassionate, kind & relatable person believing everyone has the right to live a fulfilled life with meaningful relationships. I believe that no matter the difficulties we may have experienced in the past, we all have the capacity to heal. I hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapy. I have also completed training in
DBT
, Schema Therapy, Mindfulness & Meditation and adopt a holistic approach in my practice.

Dr Rachel Gibbons
Psychiatrist, MBBS
Verified
Verified
I can use different modalities of therapy including: psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT,
DBT
, Mentalisation, couples, family etc I can offer a short course of treatment or work in a longer term open ended manner.
I am sorry but I have no vacancy at the moment but please we have many vacancies in our excellent online groups run by group analysts please see the website: therapygroupsonline.co.uk. I am an accredited group and individual psychotherapist, and psychoanalyst. I trained at the Tavistock clinic, worked as a consultant psychiatrist and psychotherapist in the NHS, and more recently, as the National Director of Therapies for the Priory, with responsibility for the therapy services in over 100 hospitals. Outcome measures show that working with me facilitates recovery, improves relationships, happiness and pleasure.
London N19
& Online

Lena Milioni
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
Some of the approaches I use are: CBT: anxiety and mood related difficulties, EMDR: trauma, attachment issues and other adverse life experiences, Schema Therapy,
DBT
: personality disorders, long standing difficulties.
My name is Lena and I am an accredited psychotherapist with extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of anxiety and mood-related disorders. I am specialising in the treatment of people with trauma (developmental, complex, relational or single-event trauma), addictions, and personality disorders, especially Borderline Personality Disorder. I have several years experience of working with adults in various different settings, including the NHS, prison settings, drug and alcohol services, primary care service (IAPT) and private practice. I have also worked in mental health services abroad.
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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
While most types of therapy have a lot in common, they also fall into clusters that share core features, such as cognitive therapies or psychodynamic approaches. It is important to seek someone who practices evidence-based therapy, meaning one or more forms of treatment that have been scientifically evaluated and tested, and demonstrate consistent improvement for a majority of patients.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist, psychologist, or counsellor, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist, psychologist, or counsellor, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
How to find a therapist or counsellor in Chelmsford?
When looking to find a therapist, start by considering training and credentials. Studies also indicate that the therapeutic alliance, or the relationship the client develops with the therapist, is an important factor in their ability to work together to achieve the client’s goals.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in Chelmsford specialise in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or counsellor who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
Can I afford counselling?
Yes. Most counsellors offer reasonable rates or will work on a sliding scale basis. Many accept health insurance. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the counsellor.