Counselling for Seniors in Chelmsford
I am the founder of Chelmsford Talking Therapy and an experienced, fully qualified Registered and Accredited Counsellor. Whilst my core approach to counselling is psychodynamic, I am flexible in my practice and always open to exploring client options in line with your own individual needs. My client base is wide ranging. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with acute anxiety, depression, panic attacks, bereavement, work related and personal stress, anger problems and difficulties relating to trauma/PTSD. I offer counselling to children, young people, Adults, couples and families, in person and online.
I am the founder of Chelmsford Talking Therapy and an experienced, fully qualified Registered and Accredited Counsellor. Whilst my core approach to counselling is psychodynamic, I am flexible in my practice and always open to exploring client options in line with your own individual needs. My client base is wide ranging. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with acute anxiety, depression, panic attacks, bereavement, work related and personal stress, anger problems and difficulties relating to trauma/PTSD. I offer counselling to children, young people, Adults, couples and families, in person and online.
Our aim at the Chelmsford Counselling and Therapy Centre is to inspire growth , help clients bring about change leading to self - fulfilment. I work along side a group of 27 Counsellors and Therapists so be can be very responsive to client needs. We work with adults, children as well as couples.We also offer a low cost (£20) Counselling Service for individual adults provided by Counsellors in training.
Our aim at the Chelmsford Counselling and Therapy Centre is to inspire growth , help clients bring about change leading to self - fulfilment. I work along side a group of 27 Counsellors and Therapists so be can be very responsive to client needs. We work with adults, children as well as couples.We also offer a low cost (£20) Counselling Service for individual adults provided by Counsellors in training.
You may appear to be coping on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed, stuck or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps certain patterns keep repeating in relationships, work feels harder than it should, or past experiences continue to influence how you think, feel or respond.
You might be experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties or a growing sense that something needs to change. You’re looking for clarity, steadiness and a space where you can understand yourself more deeply, rather than just manage day to day.
You may appear to be coping on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed, stuck or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps certain patterns keep repeating in relationships, work feels harder than it should, or past experiences continue to influence how you think, feel or respond.
You might be experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties or a growing sense that something needs to change. You’re looking for clarity, steadiness and a space where you can understand yourself more deeply, rather than just manage day to day.
On paper, your life works but something still feels off. Maybe you’re doing all the right things, but you’ve lost the spark. Perhaps you notice the same patterns repeating and you are ready to break free of them. Our sessions together can be a place to figure things out, to untangle the thoughts, emotions, and behaviours that have left you feeling lost, disconnected or uncertain.
I offer a warm, calm and compassionate space to help you understand yourself more deeply, reconnect with what matters, and create lasting change from the inside and out.
On paper, your life works but something still feels off. Maybe you’re doing all the right things, but you’ve lost the spark. Perhaps you notice the same patterns repeating and you are ready to break free of them. Our sessions together can be a place to figure things out, to untangle the thoughts, emotions, and behaviours that have left you feeling lost, disconnected or uncertain.
I offer a warm, calm and compassionate space to help you understand yourself more deeply, reconnect with what matters, and create lasting change from the inside and out.
I offer therapy in-person in Chelmsford and online, providing a calm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to explore life’s complexities. Therapy with me is an opportunity to process overwhelming emotions, navigate experiences, and develop deeper insights, in a way that feels meaningful and empowering.
I am attentive to the ways culture, society, and identity shape wellbeing, and I am committed to creating a space that honours all aspects of your background, heritage, and personal identity. I support clients navigating relationship difficulties, identity concerns, and the pressure of carrying multiple roles and expectations.
I offer therapy in-person in Chelmsford and online, providing a calm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to explore life’s complexities. Therapy with me is an opportunity to process overwhelming emotions, navigate experiences, and develop deeper insights, in a way that feels meaningful and empowering.
I am attentive to the ways culture, society, and identity shape wellbeing, and I am committed to creating a space that honours all aspects of your background, heritage, and personal identity. I support clients navigating relationship difficulties, identity concerns, and the pressure of carrying multiple roles and expectations.
Entering into counselling can be daunting and scary. Whatever it is that brings you to counselling we will work together with a freedom for you to "be" without judgement or criticism. It is often about gaining a greater understanding of where we find ourselves now as well as giving a voice to our experiences and feelings, often for the first time. Together we can work towards a brighter and more positive future for you.
Entering into counselling can be daunting and scary. Whatever it is that brings you to counselling we will work together with a freedom for you to "be" without judgement or criticism. It is often about gaining a greater understanding of where we find ourselves now as well as giving a voice to our experiences and feelings, often for the first time. Together we can work towards a brighter and more positive future for you.
I am a qualified integrative Counsellor. I work from my therapy room in a converted woodshed on a farm in Writtle, my home in Westcliff or online via zoom. My main aim is to provide you with a confidential, warm and safe environment so that you will feel at ease and be able to talk to me about whatever is concerning you. In our 1st session together we will explore your reasons for seeking counselling/therapy and whether we can build a mutual relationship of trust and respect. We can then work towards you developing strategies and coping skills, bringing about effective change to resolve difficulties and enhance your wellbeing.
I am a qualified integrative Counsellor. I work from my therapy room in a converted woodshed on a farm in Writtle, my home in Westcliff or online via zoom. My main aim is to provide you with a confidential, warm and safe environment so that you will feel at ease and be able to talk to me about whatever is concerning you. In our 1st session together we will explore your reasons for seeking counselling/therapy and whether we can build a mutual relationship of trust and respect. We can then work towards you developing strategies and coping skills, bringing about effective change to resolve difficulties and enhance your wellbeing.
After 30 years in city banking and sales, I understand the realities of a fast-paced, high-pressure career firsthand—including the temptations and pitfalls of addiction that can accompany high-stress roles.
Alongside supporting corporate professionals, my work with the mental health charity Mind and in private practice has given me a strong clinical focus on young adults (ages 17–25). I frequently work with young individuals struggling with academic or career pressure, anxiety, burnout, identity, and finding direction during key life transitions.
After 30 years in city banking and sales, I understand the realities of a fast-paced, high-pressure career firsthand—including the temptations and pitfalls of addiction that can accompany high-stress roles.
Alongside supporting corporate professionals, my work with the mental health charity Mind and in private practice has given me a strong clinical focus on young adults (ages 17–25). I frequently work with young individuals struggling with academic or career pressure, anxiety, burnout, identity, and finding direction during key life transitions.
I have extensive experience supporting clients with ASD, ADHD, EUPD (BPD), OCD and eating disorders, using counselling and psychotherapy to help individuals make meaningful change. I have a Master’s in Counselling and Psychotherapy and am a registered member of the BACP. I have also worked in SEN settings as a teacher and support worker, before and during my counselling training.
I have extensive experience supporting clients with ASD, ADHD, EUPD (BPD), OCD and eating disorders, using counselling and psychotherapy to help individuals make meaningful change. I have a Master’s in Counselling and Psychotherapy and am a registered member of the BACP. I have also worked in SEN settings as a teacher and support worker, before and during my counselling training.
I am a fully accredited,qualified integrative counsellor and clinical hypnotherapist providing time-limited and longer term therapy for adults, children and couples. I have an integrative training which enables me to draw upon a range of approaches including transactional analysis, cognitive behavioural therapy and person centred, to help clients explore what brings them to therapy. I work with a range of issues including: Anxiety Bereavement & loss Childhood trauma Coping with illness & long term health conditions Depression Domestic abuse Loss of direction in life Low self-esteem Phobias Redundancy Relationship difficulties.
I am a fully accredited,qualified integrative counsellor and clinical hypnotherapist providing time-limited and longer term therapy for adults, children and couples. I have an integrative training which enables me to draw upon a range of approaches including transactional analysis, cognitive behavioural therapy and person centred, to help clients explore what brings them to therapy. I work with a range of issues including: Anxiety Bereavement & loss Childhood trauma Coping with illness & long term health conditions Depression Domestic abuse Loss of direction in life Low self-esteem Phobias Redundancy Relationship difficulties.
I use an integrative approach as I do not believe one style fits all. This means I will suggest utilising the most appropriate approach according to individual needs and wants. The main approaches I work with, but not limited to, are EMDR & CBT.
My 'Intensives' offer the depth of long-term work in a condensed format, allowing space for insight, emotional processing, and lasting change; working in half/ full day or week blocks- for people who prefer taking time out to focus on accelerated change without the delay of years of weekly sessions (this isn't appropriate for every body and is on an individual basis).
I use an integrative approach as I do not believe one style fits all. This means I will suggest utilising the most appropriate approach according to individual needs and wants. The main approaches I work with, but not limited to, are EMDR & CBT.
My 'Intensives' offer the depth of long-term work in a condensed format, allowing space for insight, emotional processing, and lasting change; working in half/ full day or week blocks- for people who prefer taking time out to focus on accelerated change without the delay of years of weekly sessions (this isn't appropriate for every body and is on an individual basis).
With years of professional experience I provide psychotherapeutic and counselling support specialising in:
• Severe anxiety (work-related, health, social, stress)
• Substance dependency (including alcohol and drugs)
• Addictions (including gambling, sex/masturbation, social media)
• ADHD / ADD
• Autism / ASD and other neurodiversities
• Effects of trauma
• Depression and low-self esteem
• Relationship issues, including infidelity
• Loss & grief.
Contact me for a FREE, 30 minute phone consultation (with no follow-up obligation) so you can get a feel for how I will support you. I will reply within hours on the same day.
With years of professional experience I provide psychotherapeutic and counselling support specialising in:
• Severe anxiety (work-related, health, social, stress)
• Substance dependency (including alcohol and drugs)
• Addictions (including gambling, sex/masturbation, social media)
• ADHD / ADD
• Autism / ASD and other neurodiversities
• Effects of trauma
• Depression and low-self esteem
• Relationship issues, including infidelity
• Loss & grief.
Contact me for a FREE, 30 minute phone consultation (with no follow-up obligation) so you can get a feel for how I will support you. I will reply within hours on the same day.
We all need someone to open up to in times of need but it’s not always possible to turn to those in our own lives.
We all need someone to open up to in times of need but it’s not always possible to turn to those in our own lives.
Hello, my name is David. I am a registered BACP Counsellor with many years of experience supporting individuals through difficult life journeys and their challenges.
I offer face-to-face counselling sessions at therapy rooms in Chelmsford City Centre and on the High Street in Maldon. I also provide online sessions via Zoom and can conduct sessions over the phone if that is your preference.
Hello, my name is David. I am a registered BACP Counsellor with many years of experience supporting individuals through difficult life journeys and their challenges.
I offer face-to-face counselling sessions at therapy rooms in Chelmsford City Centre and on the High Street in Maldon. I also provide online sessions via Zoom and can conduct sessions over the phone if that is your preference.
Are you struggling with the stresses and strains that family, friendship, and/ or work life can bring and unsure what to do? Life is not always easy or straightforward, our lives can become challenging at times, causing us to feel overwhelmed with an array of complex emotions which can have an impact on our daily lives. Very often we don’t have someone that we can completely share our innermost thoughts and feelings with so having someone who is a trained professional, allows the opportunity to open up and confide in. I trust that I am able to provide a safe, non-judgemental space to work collaboratively with you.
Are you struggling with the stresses and strains that family, friendship, and/ or work life can bring and unsure what to do? Life is not always easy or straightforward, our lives can become challenging at times, causing us to feel overwhelmed with an array of complex emotions which can have an impact on our daily lives. Very often we don’t have someone that we can completely share our innermost thoughts and feelings with so having someone who is a trained professional, allows the opportunity to open up and confide in. I trust that I am able to provide a safe, non-judgemental space to work collaboratively with you.
Healing happens in connection, though the commitment to change starts with you in the intentional choices that you start to make to reclaim your life and your relationships. You may be facing relationship hurdles, isolation, or a profound shift in your identity. Whether you want to rebuild a partnership, heal after a split, navigate complex family dynamics, or simply understand yourself and your choices, I provide a secure, non-judgmental space to find a path forward. We will work collaboratively to help you map patterns, process underlying distress, and develop the insights needed to reclaim your life and build a fulfilling future.
Healing happens in connection, though the commitment to change starts with you in the intentional choices that you start to make to reclaim your life and your relationships. You may be facing relationship hurdles, isolation, or a profound shift in your identity. Whether you want to rebuild a partnership, heal after a split, navigate complex family dynamics, or simply understand yourself and your choices, I provide a secure, non-judgmental space to find a path forward. We will work collaboratively to help you map patterns, process underlying distress, and develop the insights needed to reclaim your life and build a fulfilling future.
Welcome to Essence Therapy!
I'm Rachel Turner, a qualified counsellor and hypnotherapist offering a safe, supportive space to help you navigate life’s challenges. Whatever challenge you’re dealing, I’m here to walk alongside you on your journey toward clarity and emotional resilience.
With a background in healthcare and a compassionate, person-centred approach, my goal is to help you reconnect with your inner strength and make meaningful changes at your own pace.
You don’t have to face it all alone. Let’s take the next step together.
Welcome to Essence Therapy!
I'm Rachel Turner, a qualified counsellor and hypnotherapist offering a safe, supportive space to help you navigate life’s challenges. Whatever challenge you’re dealing, I’m here to walk alongside you on your journey toward clarity and emotional resilience.
With a background in healthcare and a compassionate, person-centred approach, my goal is to help you reconnect with your inner strength and make meaningful changes at your own pace.
You don’t have to face it all alone. Let’s take the next step together.
Loss and trauma changes us.
As a grief & trauma specialist I support stabilization, life re-orientation & growth after loss.
We’ll identify how your loss or trauma impacts you personally, within your family, & at work to stabilize you. Because grief and relationships are complex, we’ll also explore family dynamics, & wider social influences as well as your inner world. Using my holistic framework, we’ll design a personalized plan that works for you to gain new insights to feel better, find meaning, and help you move forward. Clients say my highly perceptive skills allow me to work quickly and deeply to bring clarity and relief.
Loss and trauma changes us.
As a grief & trauma specialist I support stabilization, life re-orientation & growth after loss.
We’ll identify how your loss or trauma impacts you personally, within your family, & at work to stabilize you. Because grief and relationships are complex, we’ll also explore family dynamics, & wider social influences as well as your inner world. Using my holistic framework, we’ll design a personalized plan that works for you to gain new insights to feel better, find meaning, and help you move forward. Clients say my highly perceptive skills allow me to work quickly and deeply to bring clarity and relief.
I believe that therapy should be accessible to everyone no matter their back ground or social status.
I specialize in psychodynamic therapy, which explores how unconscious processes and past experiences shape current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This therapeutic approach is particularly effective for those experiencing anxiety, depression, or struggling to understand themselves on a deeper level. Psychodynamic therapy is a proven and powerful tool for addressing emotional difficulties, as it helps individuals make sense of their emotions and life experiences.
I believe that therapy should be accessible to everyone no matter their back ground or social status.
I specialize in psychodynamic therapy, which explores how unconscious processes and past experiences shape current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This therapeutic approach is particularly effective for those experiencing anxiety, depression, or struggling to understand themselves on a deeper level. Psychodynamic therapy is a proven and powerful tool for addressing emotional difficulties, as it helps individuals make sense of their emotions and life experiences.
Life throws up things that we don’t expect, testing our resilience and ability to overcome situations that are often not of our own making. Talking can be key in understanding your predicament and help you move forward. That old saying "a problem shared is a problem halved" really is true. Talking about a problem makes it seem less daunting or troubling. As a counsellor I can offer you that safe, secure place to talk and help you find the right way for you.
Life throws up things that we don’t expect, testing our resilience and ability to overcome situations that are often not of our own making. Talking can be key in understanding your predicament and help you move forward. That old saying "a problem shared is a problem halved" really is true. Talking about a problem makes it seem less daunting or troubling. As a counsellor I can offer you that safe, secure place to talk and help you find the right way for you.
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Nearby Seniors Counsellors Searches for Chelmsford
- Billericay
- Braintree
- Dunmow
- Great Baddow
- Great Dunmow
- Ingatestone
- Maldon
- South Woodham Ferrers
- Thaxted
- Tiptree Heath
- Wickford
- Witham
FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.
How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.