Testing and Evaluation Counselling in Chelmsford
These are the treatment types I use, and this is what your experience will be like: I offer ACT, CBT, Compassion-Focused, EMDR, Trauma-Focused, Narrative, Person-Centred, Strength-Based, Positive Psychology, PCIT, Integrative interventions, and Psychological Testing.
I support clients (both children and adults) experiencing cognitive, emotional, or behavioural challenges following stroke, brain injury, long-COVID, dementia, PTSD, or mood changes that affect daily life. You may feel frustrated, anxious, or unsure why symptoms persist and need clarity, personalised assessment, and practical strategies. The goal may be to regain confidence, improve functioning, manage emotional distress or process psychological trauma. This can all help to reconnect with yourself, and meaningful activities using the support of compassionate, evidence-based neuropsychological care.
These are the treatment types I use, and this is what your experience will be like: I offer ACT, CBT, Compassion-Focused, EMDR, Trauma-Focused, Narrative, Person-Centred, Strength-Based, Positive Psychology, PCIT, Integrative interventions, and Psychological Testing.
I support clients (both children and adults) experiencing cognitive, emotional, or behavioural challenges following stroke, brain injury, long-COVID, dementia, PTSD, or mood changes that affect daily life. You may feel frustrated, anxious, or unsure why symptoms persist and need clarity, personalised assessment, and practical strategies. The goal may be to regain confidence, improve functioning, manage emotional distress or process psychological trauma. This can all help to reconnect with yourself, and meaningful activities using the support of compassionate, evidence-based neuropsychological care.
Established in 2014, 5th Avenue Counselling is the practice of Marianne Mikhail Msc, offering an accessible option when you need therapeutic support, or just a space to talk and be heard.
Established in 2014, 5th Avenue Counselling is the practice of Marianne Mikhail Msc, offering an accessible option when you need therapeutic support, or just a space to talk and be heard.
To see more please visit my website at- www.securebasetherapy.com
To see more please visit my website at- www.securebasetherapy.com
Hello and welcome. My name is Juan Du, and I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, an Associated Fellow at the British Psychological Society, I am also UKCP-accredited Psychotherapist, and a Mindfulness Teacher. My approach is rooted in both Eastern wisdom and philosophy and Western psychology. I like to bring an innovative and integrative, and culturally sensitive approach that supports clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief, and all different life stresses. I am looking forward to meeting you and supporting you toward healing, balance, and inner growth.
Warm wishes,
Dr Juan Du
DCPsych, CPsychol, AFBPsS
Hello and welcome. My name is Juan Du, and I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, an Associated Fellow at the British Psychological Society, I am also UKCP-accredited Psychotherapist, and a Mindfulness Teacher. My approach is rooted in both Eastern wisdom and philosophy and Western psychology. I like to bring an innovative and integrative, and culturally sensitive approach that supports clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief, and all different life stresses. I am looking forward to meeting you and supporting you toward healing, balance, and inner growth.
Warm wishes,
Dr Juan Du
DCPsych, CPsychol, AFBPsS
Ian West (Accred) Counsellor and Supervisor
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am an Accredited MBACP Registered Humanistic Integrative Counsellor & Counselling Supervisor with over 10 years of experience in working with individuals, and groups of all ages, sexual orientations and cultural backgrounds. I am based in Colchester CO1. Dependent on your presenting issues/needs I will draw on cognitive, psychodynamic, attachment, and relational theories and concepts, to provide either short-term-focused counselling/therapy or longer-term in-depth psychotherapy.
I am an Accredited MBACP Registered Humanistic Integrative Counsellor & Counselling Supervisor with over 10 years of experience in working with individuals, and groups of all ages, sexual orientations and cultural backgrounds. I am based in Colchester CO1. Dependent on your presenting issues/needs I will draw on cognitive, psychodynamic, attachment, and relational theories and concepts, to provide either short-term-focused counselling/therapy or longer-term in-depth psychotherapy.
You may appear composed and successful, yet beneath the surface feel an unrelenting pressure, cycles of stress, burnout, or emotion that no longer respond to willpower or routine solutions. Perhaps you’ve achieved much, yet something vital still feels unresolved. You may have tried therapy before, only to find it didn’t reach the depth you needed. I work with individuals who value insight, precision, and meaningful change. My specialisms include trauma therapy, EMDR, executive therapy, and addiction recovery.
You may appear composed and successful, yet beneath the surface feel an unrelenting pressure, cycles of stress, burnout, or emotion that no longer respond to willpower or routine solutions. Perhaps you’ve achieved much, yet something vital still feels unresolved. You may have tried therapy before, only to find it didn’t reach the depth you needed. I work with individuals who value insight, precision, and meaningful change. My specialisms include trauma therapy, EMDR, executive therapy, and addiction recovery.
We offer intensive residential treatment with 24-hour nursing and medical care alongside psychological, psychotherapeutic and psychiatric services all within a caring and stylish homely environment.
We offer intensive residential treatment with 24-hour nursing and medical care alongside psychological, psychotherapeutic and psychiatric services all within a caring and stylish homely environment.
English-speaking psychotherapist, couples and sex therapist based in Fuengirola, Costa del Sol. I support individuals and couples dealing with relationship issues, intimacy concerns, anxiety, communication difficulties, and life transitions. I offer confidential, compassionate therapy sessions both face-to-face in Fuengirola and online for clients across Spain and internationally. Appointments available for expats, digital nomads, and English-speaking residents seeking professional psychological support
English-speaking psychotherapist, couples and sex therapist based in Fuengirola, Costa del Sol. I support individuals and couples dealing with relationship issues, intimacy concerns, anxiety, communication difficulties, and life transitions. I offer confidential, compassionate therapy sessions both face-to-face in Fuengirola and online for clients across Spain and internationally. Appointments available for expats, digital nomads, and English-speaking residents seeking professional psychological support
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Are you struggling with life and work demands? Are you facing difficult life transitions or perhaps have lost pleasure in activities that you once enjoyed? Maybe you cannot identify what is troubling you, but just know that things don't seem quite right. I appreciate that taking the first steps and reaching out to someone can be daunting, so it is important to find a therapist that you feel comfortable working with. Whatever the reason that brings you to therapy, together we can create a treatment plan that suits your needs, so that you can lead a more fulfilling life.
Are you struggling with life and work demands? Are you facing difficult life transitions or perhaps have lost pleasure in activities that you once enjoyed? Maybe you cannot identify what is troubling you, but just know that things don't seem quite right. I appreciate that taking the first steps and reaching out to someone can be daunting, so it is important to find a therapist that you feel comfortable working with. Whatever the reason that brings you to therapy, together we can create a treatment plan that suits your needs, so that you can lead a more fulfilling life.
I am an experienced registered Clinical Psychologist who provides psychological therapy. I understand that life can bring a number of challenges and there are many reasons why people may choose to seek therapy. I provide specialist support to help people with a range of difficulties such as, stress, anxiety, trauma, low mood or adjustment difficulties. I work in a holistic way that takes into account your values, neurodiversity, beliefs and culture in addition to providing you with evidenced-based skills, techniques and resources.
I am an experienced registered Clinical Psychologist who provides psychological therapy. I understand that life can bring a number of challenges and there are many reasons why people may choose to seek therapy. I provide specialist support to help people with a range of difficulties such as, stress, anxiety, trauma, low mood or adjustment difficulties. I work in a holistic way that takes into account your values, neurodiversity, beliefs and culture in addition to providing you with evidenced-based skills, techniques and resources.
I can help you if you are feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of life. You might be grappling with challenges such as anxiety, depression, or relationship issues. You seek a way out of your emotional and mental struggles, yearning to realize your true potential. Your deepest desire is to cultivate healthier and more meaningful relationships with yourself and others, ultimately leading a more fulfilling life. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), you aim to reconstruct your thoughts and emotions, enhancing your self-confidence and resilience. For you, CBT is a crucial tool in your journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
I can help you if you are feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of life. You might be grappling with challenges such as anxiety, depression, or relationship issues. You seek a way out of your emotional and mental struggles, yearning to realize your true potential. Your deepest desire is to cultivate healthier and more meaningful relationships with yourself and others, ultimately leading a more fulfilling life. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), you aim to reconstruct your thoughts and emotions, enhancing your self-confidence and resilience. For you, CBT is a crucial tool in your journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
Talking to someone who really hears and understands you can be the first step of the journey towards positive change. Maybe you're feeling low and don't know why? Maybe you are trying to overcome big life events and everything has changed around you and you need some support? Perhaps you just don't know why you can't sleep, or why your tears surprise you and you want to know more? The good news is that Gestalt counselling can help.
Talking to someone who really hears and understands you can be the first step of the journey towards positive change. Maybe you're feeling low and don't know why? Maybe you are trying to overcome big life events and everything has changed around you and you need some support? Perhaps you just don't know why you can't sleep, or why your tears surprise you and you want to know more? The good news is that Gestalt counselling can help.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, relationships with others, feeling isolated or alone in relationships, feeling never ‘good enough’ or battling with addiction this could be due to your attachment pattern. How we view ourself in relation to others and the world around us affects us in everyday life. I am a qualified BA (hons) Integrative Counsellor and supervisor. I draw from different theories such as Humanistic, CBT and Psychodynamic including attachment, which enables me to tailor every session specifically for each individual. I have many years experience working for the NHS and in private practice.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, relationships with others, feeling isolated or alone in relationships, feeling never ‘good enough’ or battling with addiction this could be due to your attachment pattern. How we view ourself in relation to others and the world around us affects us in everyday life. I am a qualified BA (hons) Integrative Counsellor and supervisor. I draw from different theories such as Humanistic, CBT and Psychodynamic including attachment, which enables me to tailor every session specifically for each individual. I have many years experience working for the NHS and in private practice.
I am a compassionate psychologist who believes that healing and growth begin in a space where people feel safe, understood, and respected. I work collaboratively with clients to help them make sense of their experiences, strengthen emotional resilience, and develop skills that support meaningful change.
My approach is thoughtful and individualized, recognizing that no two people—or families—are the same. Whether supporting children, adolescents, adults, or couples, I focus on understanding the emotional patterns beneath current challenges and helping clients move forward with greater clarity and confidence. I value cultural sensiti
I am a compassionate psychologist who believes that healing and growth begin in a space where people feel safe, understood, and respected. I work collaboratively with clients to help them make sense of their experiences, strengthen emotional resilience, and develop skills that support meaningful change.
My approach is thoughtful and individualized, recognizing that no two people—or families—are the same. Whether supporting children, adolescents, adults, or couples, I focus on understanding the emotional patterns beneath current challenges and helping clients move forward with greater clarity and confidence. I value cultural sensiti
I provide safe, confidential and professional psychological therapy which aims to help people to learn to listen and communicate better with their emotions, reflect on their experiences, understand patterns of thoughts and behaviors which may be problematic, and support themselves by investing on the voyage towards self-awareness and self-care. My empathetic approach doesn’t involve judgments of any kind.
I provide safe, confidential and professional psychological therapy which aims to help people to learn to listen and communicate better with their emotions, reflect on their experiences, understand patterns of thoughts and behaviors which may be problematic, and support themselves by investing on the voyage towards self-awareness and self-care. My empathetic approach doesn’t involve judgments of any kind.
The key to our well-being lies within us.
My role is to help you unlock the power of your mind and release its full potential. Through our work together, you’ll learn to identify and let go of limiting beliefs and negative self-talk, creating space for clarity, confidence, and growth.
I support individuals, couples, teenagers, and children from four years and up, offering a personalised approach to mental and emotional wellbeing. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or simply seeking deeper self-understanding, you’ll find a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space here.
The key to our well-being lies within us.
My role is to help you unlock the power of your mind and release its full potential. Through our work together, you’ll learn to identify and let go of limiting beliefs and negative self-talk, creating space for clarity, confidence, and growth.
I support individuals, couples, teenagers, and children from four years and up, offering a personalised approach to mental and emotional wellbeing. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or simply seeking deeper self-understanding, you’ll find a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space here.
Many of my clients are often dealing with anxiety, burnout, ADHD, or struggling with systemic and generational trauma that's left them feeling stuck in a loop. They feel like they're constantly "masking", tired from feeling misunderstood or having to explain their identity, experiences and the way their brain works to feel heard. I predominantly work with LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent and culturally diverse individuals, as well as men navigating identity, mental health and modern masculinity.
Many of my clients are often dealing with anxiety, burnout, ADHD, or struggling with systemic and generational trauma that's left them feeling stuck in a loop. They feel like they're constantly "masking", tired from feeling misunderstood or having to explain their identity, experiences and the way their brain works to feel heard. I predominantly work with LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent and culturally diverse individuals, as well as men navigating identity, mental health and modern masculinity.
Hello. My name is Claire and I am an integrative counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I offer integrative counselling. This form of therapy is a combination of different psychological theories and therapeutic approaches, which can be tailor-made depending on your needs and way of working. I work to offer you a safe, confidential, non-judgmental, and empathic environment so to speak freely about your presenting problems and work to overcome difficult obstacles in your life (whether past, present or future).
Hello. My name is Claire and I am an integrative counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I offer integrative counselling. This form of therapy is a combination of different psychological theories and therapeutic approaches, which can be tailor-made depending on your needs and way of working. I work to offer you a safe, confidential, non-judgmental, and empathic environment so to speak freely about your presenting problems and work to overcome difficult obstacles in your life (whether past, present or future).
I work with clients that are often operating under sustained psychological load inciting stress, anxiety, burnout , decision fatigue, emotional isolation, relationship issues, or a nervous system that has learned to stay on alert. My clients are not looking for someone who just listens to them , gives reassurance, or surface-level strategies.
They come to me for clarity without judgement, depth and intensive short term results and a space where insight leads to real, sustainable change. I am very active in the session and offer results
I work with clients that are often operating under sustained psychological load inciting stress, anxiety, burnout , decision fatigue, emotional isolation, relationship issues, or a nervous system that has learned to stay on alert. My clients are not looking for someone who just listens to them , gives reassurance, or surface-level strategies.
They come to me for clarity without judgement, depth and intensive short term results and a space where insight leads to real, sustainable change. I am very active in the session and offer results
If you want to stop suffering and letting control go. If it looks like you’re coping. Because you show up, achieve, keep going.. Yet inside, you feel empty, disconnected, overwhelmed, exhausted..Perhaps you’ve survived by staying in control, pushing feelings down, avoiding what feels too much — afraid that if you truly let yourself feel, everything will unravel. Over time, the pressure builds: holding it in until it spills out, then guilt, shame, self-criticism. You don’t have to carry it alone. You deserve to be accompanied and supported. Living life with joy and less pressure, you deserve a life more open, grounded and peaceful
If you want to stop suffering and letting control go. If it looks like you’re coping. Because you show up, achieve, keep going.. Yet inside, you feel empty, disconnected, overwhelmed, exhausted..Perhaps you’ve survived by staying in control, pushing feelings down, avoiding what feels too much — afraid that if you truly let yourself feel, everything will unravel. Over time, the pressure builds: holding it in until it spills out, then guilt, shame, self-criticism. You don’t have to carry it alone. You deserve to be accompanied and supported. Living life with joy and less pressure, you deserve a life more open, grounded and peaceful
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Testing and Evaluation Counsellors
What is a psychological evaluation?
A psychological evaluation is a test or assessment most commonly administered by a trained psychologist that is intended to be used in the diagnosis of specific psychological conditions, such as ADHD, mood disorders, personality disorders, dementia or Alzheimer's, and learning disabilities. Psychological evaluations can help inform future treatment decisions and help direct clients to professionals and resources that may be most helpful, such as potential therapy options or additional school supports.
Can psychological evaluations be done on individuals of any age group?
Psychological evaluations are conducted on individuals of all ages and can be beneficial to individuals across the lifespan. However, specific types of evaluations may be most frequently conducted on individuals of certain age groups. For instance, ADHD or learning disability testing is often conducted in children ages 4-12--the period of time when ADHD symptoms most commonly emerge. In contrast, cognitive functioning assessments, such as those conducted to diagnose dementia, are most commonly conducted in elderly individuals. Clients should ensure that the psychologist they are seeing has specific expertise in conducting evaluations in their age group to ensure they receive a correct diagnosis.
How long does a psychological evaluation take?
Psychological evaluations vary in length depending on the test being administered and the goals of the evaluation; however, most evaluations are 2-4 hours in length. Some evaluations may take as long as 8 hours but can often be spread across multiple days. In some cases, clients will also attend an intake session or interview, which can help the psychologist assess client functioning outside of the testing environment.
How should I prepare for a psychological test and evaluation?
Individuals do not need to prepare for psychological tests or evaluations in most cases, as they are intended to measure a client's baseline psychological status without test-specific preparation. However, clients may want to brainstorm a list of questions for their psychologist about any tests they are receiving prior to the assessment, including what potential outcomes may mean for what next steps the client should take.