Depression Counselling in Cheltenham
You probably want to feel better than you do right now, and I want to help you achieve that. I am interested in getting to know you, and working with you to help you achieve your therapeutic goals in a non-judgemental and empathic way.
Together we will explore your unique story and build the self-assurance and inner resilience you deserve. I believe that through kindness and understanding, we can gently address negative self-beliefs, overcome self-doubt, and nurture the belief in your own potential, helping you to lead a more fulfilled and satisfying life.
You probably want to feel better than you do right now, and I want to help you achieve that. I am interested in getting to know you, and working with you to help you achieve your therapeutic goals in a non-judgemental and empathic way.
Together we will explore your unique story and build the self-assurance and inner resilience you deserve. I believe that through kindness and understanding, we can gently address negative self-beliefs, overcome self-doubt, and nurture the belief in your own potential, helping you to lead a more fulfilled and satisfying life.
Have you ever felt like people just didn’t get you — maybe because you’re LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, or you’ve been through bullying or abuse? It can be really isolating, and it makes sense if that’s left you feeling anxious, low, or just totally overwhelmed.
I often work with people living with the long-term impacts of bullying, domestic abuse, or trauma — including those still finding their way out. I am experienced in supporting survivors of many forms of abuse, including spiritual abuse, coercive control, complex trauma, and dissociation, including Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). I also welcome their allies for support.
Have you ever felt like people just didn’t get you — maybe because you’re LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, or you’ve been through bullying or abuse? It can be really isolating, and it makes sense if that’s left you feeling anxious, low, or just totally overwhelmed.
I often work with people living with the long-term impacts of bullying, domestic abuse, or trauma — including those still finding their way out. I am experienced in supporting survivors of many forms of abuse, including spiritual abuse, coercive control, complex trauma, and dissociation, including Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). I also welcome their allies for support.
Are you needing support to manage: anxiety, low mood, a lack of motivation or relationship issues? Sessions with me, are rooted in compassion and curiosity and an integrated approach allows for flexibility in order for me to tailor sessions to meet your unique needs.
I offer talking therapy, but sometimes words are not enough, so we may utilise Art Therapy tools. No experience of art-making is necessary, for things like: journalling, photography, or drawing/doodling to be beneficial.
Are you needing support to manage: anxiety, low mood, a lack of motivation or relationship issues? Sessions with me, are rooted in compassion and curiosity and an integrated approach allows for flexibility in order for me to tailor sessions to meet your unique needs.
I offer talking therapy, but sometimes words are not enough, so we may utilise Art Therapy tools. No experience of art-making is necessary, for things like: journalling, photography, or drawing/doodling to be beneficial.
As you know our mental health has a direct impact on our wellbeing which can be hugely detrimental. Together we will use whichever therapy we feel will be of most benefit to you - such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you overcome your difficulties.
As you know our mental health has a direct impact on our wellbeing which can be hugely detrimental. Together we will use whichever therapy we feel will be of most benefit to you - such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you overcome your difficulties.
Senior Coach + Mediator + MA Art Psychotherapist "I am a passionate creative, and have committed a decade working therapeutically in private residential trauma clinics, the NHS, secondary schools and my own business Resonate Therapy LTD. I bring all the skills of a specialist trauma therapist, that has worked extensively with neurodiversity and complex needs. By harmonising together a robust psychologically informed somatic based therapy programme. I specialise in supporting building meta-perspective of individual and collective systems. Are you ready to shift your life on a cellular, neuroplastic dimension?"
Senior Coach + Mediator + MA Art Psychotherapist "I am a passionate creative, and have committed a decade working therapeutically in private residential trauma clinics, the NHS, secondary schools and my own business Resonate Therapy LTD. I bring all the skills of a specialist trauma therapist, that has worked extensively with neurodiversity and complex needs. By harmonising together a robust psychologically informed somatic based therapy programme. I specialise in supporting building meta-perspective of individual and collective systems. Are you ready to shift your life on a cellular, neuroplastic dimension?"
Not knowing which way to turn or who you can talk to? Life feeling something like this overwhelming, relationships strained, broken down, lacking confidence & self-esteem, difficult to voice or understand what you need, feeling down on edge & simply confused? Then welcome to Barry Cook 'The Tattooed Counsellor' When we feel this way our problems may be all mixed up growing bigger or unmanageable by the day. It could be that past or present experiences are causing us confusion & conflict. Maybe you would benefit from talking to someone who is not a part of your friends & family and will simply allow you to be you.
Not knowing which way to turn or who you can talk to? Life feeling something like this overwhelming, relationships strained, broken down, lacking confidence & self-esteem, difficult to voice or understand what you need, feeling down on edge & simply confused? Then welcome to Barry Cook 'The Tattooed Counsellor' When we feel this way our problems may be all mixed up growing bigger or unmanageable by the day. It could be that past or present experiences are causing us confusion & conflict. Maybe you would benefit from talking to someone who is not a part of your friends & family and will simply allow you to be you.
We all go through periods in our life where we feel sad, anxious or overwhelmed by our difficulties and struggle to find a way forward. Perhaps you are going through a life transition, relationship breakdown or feeling stuck and lost as to how to make changes? Often these feelings can be linked to experiences from our childhood. Unlocking this can help make sense of what we are experiencing in the present. I can help you move forward by giving space and support to work through these feelings, make links and look at any challenges you face from a different perspective.
We all go through periods in our life where we feel sad, anxious or overwhelmed by our difficulties and struggle to find a way forward. Perhaps you are going through a life transition, relationship breakdown or feeling stuck and lost as to how to make changes? Often these feelings can be linked to experiences from our childhood. Unlocking this can help make sense of what we are experiencing in the present. I can help you move forward by giving space and support to work through these feelings, make links and look at any challenges you face from a different perspective.
I imagine if you have come this far, there is something causing you distress. This may be related to overwhelming emotions, anxiety, relational difficulties or reoccurring and intrusive memories which continue to traumatize you. Perhaps you have experienced a significant loss or bereavement in your life and you seem unable to move on from painful grief and fears of abandonment. Maybe your early life was fraught with absent, inconsistent, frightening or abusive parenting, leading to low self esteem. You may also be aware of how this impacts on your ability to trust and reach out for care, or a constant need to be around others.
I imagine if you have come this far, there is something causing you distress. This may be related to overwhelming emotions, anxiety, relational difficulties or reoccurring and intrusive memories which continue to traumatize you. Perhaps you have experienced a significant loss or bereavement in your life and you seem unable to move on from painful grief and fears of abandonment. Maybe your early life was fraught with absent, inconsistent, frightening or abusive parenting, leading to low self esteem. You may also be aware of how this impacts on your ability to trust and reach out for care, or a constant need to be around others.
I have experience collaborating with various charities, addressing issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss.
What ever has bought you here, I believe reaching out can be one of the biggest hurdles. I'm so pleased you are taking these first steps to seek out help and support. Finding someone you trust is fundamental to the counselling process, which is why we will work at a pace that feels comfortable for you, developing a relationship that allows for a safe exploration of deeper issues. My hope is to help you cultivate self-compassion, and this begins with a greater understanding of your inner world. I am dedicated to collaborating with you to discover solutions that are tailored specifically to your needs.
I have experience collaborating with various charities, addressing issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss.
What ever has bought you here, I believe reaching out can be one of the biggest hurdles. I'm so pleased you are taking these first steps to seek out help and support. Finding someone you trust is fundamental to the counselling process, which is why we will work at a pace that feels comfortable for you, developing a relationship that allows for a safe exploration of deeper issues. My hope is to help you cultivate self-compassion, and this begins with a greater understanding of your inner world. I am dedicated to collaborating with you to discover solutions that are tailored specifically to your needs.
Maybe you are feeling anxious, depressed or in a low mood that feels hard to shift?
I am able to offer a confidential space in which to explore thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It is important that you feel safe and supported and that we can create a secure relationship where you feel safe to acknowledge your true feelings. I work with a variety of clients including those with anxiety, depression, bereavement and trauma.
Maybe you are feeling anxious, depressed or in a low mood that feels hard to shift?
I am able to offer a confidential space in which to explore thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It is important that you feel safe and supported and that we can create a secure relationship where you feel safe to acknowledge your true feelings. I work with a variety of clients including those with anxiety, depression, bereavement and trauma.
Dr Hayley MacGregor
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Cheltenham GL50
Not accepting new clients
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.
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.
Are you feeling low, confused, anxious, or sad? Maybe you’re grieving, stuck in a cycle of self-sabotaging behaviour, or unsure who you really are.
Perhaps you feel unheard in your relationship, caught up in the same arguments, or are struggling to rebuild trust after betrayal.
It can feel overwhelming - but you’re not alone. I’m here to help. I offer a safe, supportive space for individuals and couples to feel heard and understood. Whether you're facing personal struggles or relationship issues, I can help you find clarity, connection, and a way forward.
Are you feeling low, confused, anxious, or sad? Maybe you’re grieving, stuck in a cycle of self-sabotaging behaviour, or unsure who you really are.
Perhaps you feel unheard in your relationship, caught up in the same arguments, or are struggling to rebuild trust after betrayal.
It can feel overwhelming - but you’re not alone. I’m here to help. I offer a safe, supportive space for individuals and couples to feel heard and understood. Whether you're facing personal struggles or relationship issues, I can help you find clarity, connection, and a way forward.
Dr Hannah Barnes
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Cheltenham GL52
Not accepting new clients
If you are experiencing self-criticism, low mood, anxiety, or struggling with the impact of trauma, then I can help you. Perhaps you want to feel more confident, have more self-compassion, or want to find a way to better manage anxiety or negative thoughts. Perhaps you never had a chance to talk about or process what has happened to you in your life. You might be doing well in life, successful in your career or with your family, but something is still feeling missing. If any of this sounds like you, then get in touch and we can discuss how I can help you.
If you are experiencing self-criticism, low mood, anxiety, or struggling with the impact of trauma, then I can help you. Perhaps you want to feel more confident, have more self-compassion, or want to find a way to better manage anxiety or negative thoughts. Perhaps you never had a chance to talk about or process what has happened to you in your life. You might be doing well in life, successful in your career or with your family, but something is still feeling missing. If any of this sounds like you, then get in touch and we can discuss how I can help you.
In our work I will invite you to be curious, to allow deeper feelings to surface and to explore them with me as a reliable, resilient companion. I believe that togerther, allowing our creativity and imagination free rein, we can find a place of calm in the turbulence. A place where you can come to accept things you cannot change, have compassion for your most vulnerable self and hopeful growth towards your true whole self. I work in an integrative style, which means I can draw on different approaches within psychotherapy to build a working alliance personalised to you while also drawing on my own inner responses and felt sense.
In our work I will invite you to be curious, to allow deeper feelings to surface and to explore them with me as a reliable, resilient companion. I believe that togerther, allowing our creativity and imagination free rein, we can find a place of calm in the turbulence. A place where you can come to accept things you cannot change, have compassion for your most vulnerable self and hopeful growth towards your true whole self. I work in an integrative style, which means I can draw on different approaches within psychotherapy to build a working alliance personalised to you while also drawing on my own inner responses and felt sense.
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