Counselling in Cheltenham
Helen Smith
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
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I work with whoever comes to me but also have special interest in the following groups: Women who may have a nagging feeling that life could be more beautiful. They may feel trapped by past choices or have experienced a wake-up call or final straw such as a bereavement, relationship difficulties, or peri-menopause or menopause difficulties. Teenagers who feel overwhelmed with life. They may find it hard to put their feelings into words or to talk to friends and family. Perhaps they feel tension between what they want and the expectation of others. Trainee counsellors who may be looking forward to therapy, or perhaps the training is
Fiona Wright - Jellybean Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
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Welcome! I am and experienced counsellor and newly qualified supervisor. I am passionate about my work and have a wealth of valuable experience working in many areas, such as depression, anxiety, stress, bereavement, eating disorders, OCD, self harm and feelings of suicide, as well as relationships, personal growth and spirituality.
Susannah Newell
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
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I can help you manage current life challenges like: sudden changes or losses brought about by coronavirus; anxiety; relationship issues; bereavement; loneliness and parenthood. I can also help if you struggle with past experiences intruding on your present or want to know yourself better. Online therapy offers vital connection, support and opportunity to work things through with an empathic, trained professional totally unconnected to your life. I'll resume also offering face to face therapy when possible. Whether we meet in person or remoteIy, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to share your load, rather than carrying it alone.
Anna Bradshaw
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
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Hi I'm Anna, being understood and cared for are deeply important to me, I listen attentively with acceptance and compassion. Would you like to understand yourself more? Maybe you feel anxious about work or school, talking it through can help you make sense of things. Sometimes past experiences can cause distress, having a space to share with a counsellor can help you process your feelings. Working together, we can look at choices available to you, helping you find hope again.
Cheltenham’s Counselling Centre
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
Verified
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Hello my name is Shelley and I am a qualified adult and child Therapeutic Counsellor. I have a vast amount of experience as a pastoral worker working in schools and as a counsellor working for a charity. I am a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and offer face to face or online sessions . These sessions provide a confidential, supportive environment where clients can feel safe and explore the work through any emotional or life difficulties. I believe by offering online counselling this gives each individual the ability to reach their true potential within the safety of their chosen space.
Wild Divine Therapy
Counsellor
Verified
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I meet you where you are, with deep compassion and humility. I know what it’s like to feel fear, anxiety, shame, unworthiness, deep grief, raging anger, overwhelm and hurt and all the emotions in between. I am as human as you are. The world has transformed from a place we knew and understood into something unknown and unpredictable. Now navigating our lives can feel more stressful. I help you feel empowered, find peace of mind, sleep at night and feel at ease with yourself again. I have returned from a deep personal odyssey abroad and am longing to be in service again. If you want to know more please see: www.wilddivine.co.uk
Debbie Barron
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
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We all need help as it can be hard when you are struggling with issues in life and with stressful situations. You might be feeling anxious, stuck or even overwhelmed and unable to tackle life's challenges on your own. I'm a qualified, BACP registered and experienced Humanistic counsellor practising in Cheltenham and West London. I offer non-judgemental, supportive and understanding counselling, provided in a safe space, where you can explore and express what is troubling you. I am committed to helping my clients make sense of and work through their difficulties to make changes that are important to them.
Victoria Buchanan
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
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I am a qualified counsellor and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I use an integrative approach, combining person centred and psychodynamic models. I will work with you to understand your past experiences and their influences to help you to build skills for a brighter future. I can work one on one with adults and children and young people from the age of 9-18.
John Mosley
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
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1 Endorsed
Coming to counselling can be a daunting prospect. I work empathically, at your pace, and in a non-directive way allowing you to decide what to talk about without judgement. Everyone is different and my aim is to work together to provide a safe and confidential space for you to talk about your issues and concerns.
Dr Hayley MacGregor
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Starting therapy takes courage and it may feel daunting given that talking openly about your distress may evoke feelings of vulnerability. The therapeutic relationship is often the vehicle for positive change so finding the right ‘fit’ is important. Therefore, please contact me for a free telephone/video consultation to find out more. As a Clinical Psychologist my job is to listen with compassion to your life story and help you make sense of any troubles or trauma that you are facing within your life, whether that be in your present or reoccurring from your past.
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Claire King
Counsellor, MBACP
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Counselling for individuals, young people 13+ and couples in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire with fully qualified, experienced counsellor. Counselling can help with difficult feelings like anxiety, depression, grief, anger, loneliness and low self-esteem. Counselling can help you cope better with issues such as loss, relationship difficulties, stress, past traumas. Counselling can help you learn about yourself- your wants and needs – and how to meet them. Counselling for couples can help you remember what is right with your relationship, find ways to communicate more effectively and work together on what is difficult
Cheltenham Haus of Wellbeing
Counsellor, MBACP
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Hi , I'm Emma. I'm an integrative counsellor with extensive experience of working with young people 16+ with a range of presentations such as self harm , body image, gender identity , relationship problems, suicidal ideation and adults experiencing complex grief/ trauma. I am able to offer short term and long term online counselling. My core qualifications are FdA (hons) Therapeutic Counselling with Distinction and BSc (hons) Applied social sciences. I understand that people are wondefully unique , therefore over the years I've developed a toolbox of techniques to use when necessary. I am a registered member of the BACP. LGBT+ ALLY
Dr Priya Bunnell
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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As a clinical psychologist, I consider myself to be something of an 'emotional detective!' I work with individuals and families at their own pace to explore and develop a shared understanding of how their experiences (past and present), perspectives, and environmental factors may be contributing to a particular difficulty such as anxiety or depression, before identifying and sharing new solutions to help overcome the problem. Sometimes, the process of talking openly can in itself be transformative as new meanings and stories emerge; other times specific skills and strategies might be used to create positive change and difference.
Steven Pritchard
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
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I wonder what it feels like to find yourself here, looking for some kind of support? Maybe you are struggling to 'make sense' of what you've been experiencing in your life recently? Many of my clients inhabit a crowded yet empty world, in which they cannot easily 'hear' themselves, or feel that they are not 'understood' by those around them. Perhaps you feel a little like this too? My first hope as a counsellor is that working collaboratively you will feel both heard and understood - maybe for the first time. When this happens, we begin to develop the inner resources needed to discover and engage with who we truly are.
Leah Callebaut
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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As a Clinical Psychologist I aim to to practically apply psychological theory and research to help people to achieve emotional well being and enhance their quality of life when they are facing challenging life circumstances. Since 2012 I have worked in a variety of NHS psychology services, offering talking therapy and emotional support to individuals, couples and families. For the last 5 years I have specialised in supporting people with long-term physical health conditions, including cancer, diabetes, kidney disease, chronic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome/ME, Fibromyalgia and bowel conditions (e.g. IBS and IBD).
Dr Ashley Dawson
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
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Sometimes life can feel tough. Whether you are feeling anxious, alone, disempowered or vulnerable, finding it hard to manage or come to terms with something in your life, or struggling with a past trauma – I am committed to helping you explore and make sense of your experiences with the aim of finding a way to experience life differently. Whatever you are struggling with, I provide a safe, confidential, therapeutic space where you will be listened to with compassion, empathy and without judgement. Trusting someone new can be hard - I make every effort to help you feel cared for so that you can get the most of out therapy.
Martyn Pars
Counsellor, MBACP
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My Offer To You: Being heard, understood, believed in and supported. We all need this kind of support at some point in our lives. This is my offer to you. I am a qualified and accredited counsellor (MNCS accred) registered through the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP reg) which means I am held on the Professional Standards Authority Accredited Register thus ensuring protection to the public and helping to ensure their health and wellbeing. I have a particular interest in those with later in life ADD/ADHD diagnosis or if you suspect you might be. I am also a professional executive coach.
Clare Howlett
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
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Perhaps you've not been to therapy before and are hesitant about what to expect. Perhaps you are wondering where to even begin in what you want to talk about. Maybe you are here to understand yourself and others better, or you want to make sense of a challenging life experience to feel more connected, happier and fulfilled in life! The best place to start may involve thinking more about me than about you! Much has been said about the therapeutic relationship being an important predictor of change, so this is a great opportunity to get to know me to establish if I'm a good-fit for you!
'Pay What You Can' Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
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Welcome...we are a 'pay what you can' counselling service supporting adults living in Gloucestershire. We aim to provide an inclusive, easy-to-access service, where the fee you pay is an amount that takes into account your individual circumstances on a sliding scale between £15.00-£50.00. Deciding to access counselling can be a difficult step and we want to be here to guide you through this process as easily as possible. Our waiting times are short as we are a good size team, with only around a week to wait from the day you make contact.
Max Knowles
Counsellor, BACP
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Hi, I am Max ( Qualified Person Centred Therapist) and I know from my own experience, that life can sometimes be a struggle. Events and experiences can leave us feeling lost, isolated or directionless . At such times, reaching out for help can feel very difficult and it is important that your search leads you to someone you feel you can trust . Counselling is an opportunity to explore thoughts and feelings ,which might be affecting many different areas of your life. With careful and empathic listening, I endeavour to support you in finding your own way through what is often too complex and difficult to manage alone.
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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
Some of the most common types of mental health providers in Cheltenham are psychologists, licensed counsellors, therapists, and psychotherapists, all of whom diagnose mental health conditions and provide individualised treatment.
Services offered, education, and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Cheltenham then may specialise in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counselling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
Services offered, education, and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Cheltenham then may specialise in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counselling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
How to find a specialist?
You can refine your search using the filters on this page. There are several categories you can filter by to find mental health professionals with the experience you are looking for. You may want to filter for CBT Psychologists in Cheltenham, or Child Psychologists in Cheltenham.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Cheltenham psychologists specialising in EMDR.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Cheltenham psychologists specialising in EMDR.
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 Cheltenham 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.