Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counselling in Cheltenham
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.
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.
Hello, and welcome to my page. I have been qualified as a psychotherapist and supervisor for over 18 years, with previous experience in mental health and Social Work Management. I work with adults, children, adolescents and have expertise in working with family issues. I can help with a wide range of matters including: anxiety and depression, self esteem, family difficulties, relationship issues, Childhood abuse, Childhood neglect, Life threatening events, eating disorders, self harm, suicide and trauma.
Hello, and welcome to my page. I have been qualified as a psychotherapist and supervisor for over 18 years, with previous experience in mental health and Social Work Management. I work with adults, children, adolescents and have expertise in working with family issues. I can help with a wide range of matters including: anxiety and depression, self esteem, family difficulties, relationship issues, Childhood abuse, Childhood neglect, Life threatening events, eating disorders, self harm, suicide and trauma.
Hello, I'm Rosie, a Cheltenham based, clinical psychologist which means that I am qualified up to doctorate level and I am registered with the HCPC. I completed my doctorate in 2023, and I have over 10 years experience working in the NHS, with people across the lifespan with a variety of presenting difficulties including anxiety (social anxiety, health anxiety, generalized anxiety), depression, OCD, trauma symptoms and difficulties with adjustment to difficult life events. I primarily work with adults in my private practice in central Cheltenham.
Hello, I'm Rosie, a Cheltenham based, clinical psychologist which means that I am qualified up to doctorate level and I am registered with the HCPC. I completed my doctorate in 2023, and I have over 10 years experience working in the NHS, with people across the lifespan with a variety of presenting difficulties including anxiety (social anxiety, health anxiety, generalized anxiety), depression, OCD, trauma symptoms and difficulties with adjustment to difficult life events. I primarily work with adults in my private practice in central Cheltenham.
You're holding everything together — work, relationships, responsibilities — and doing it well enough that nobody would guess the effort it actually takes. But privately something won't shift. The anxiety that appears for no obvious reason. The relationships that follow the same exhausting patterns. The flatness that success hasn't touched.
You've probably tried to address it. Got some tools, felt better for a while. But something underneath keeps reasserting itself — and you're right that it does.
I've spent 30 years helping people understand what's actually driving their experience, not just manage the symptoms.
You're holding everything together — work, relationships, responsibilities — and doing it well enough that nobody would guess the effort it actually takes. But privately something won't shift. The anxiety that appears for no obvious reason. The relationships that follow the same exhausting patterns. The flatness that success hasn't touched.
You've probably tried to address it. Got some tools, felt better for a while. But something underneath keeps reasserting itself — and you're right that it does.
I've spent 30 years helping people understand what's actually driving their experience, not just manage the symptoms.
I'm a registered Psychotherapist based in Gloucestershire. I specialise in supporting adults and young people experiencing psychological and emotional challenges.
In our sessions together, I offer a gentle, conversational space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, hopes, and fears. Through sensitive questioning and warm curiosity, I aim to help you uncover some of the deeper, perhaps more hidden parts of yourself — supporting you to reconnect with who you are and how you’d like to move forward with your future.
I'm a registered Psychotherapist based in Gloucestershire. I specialise in supporting adults and young people experiencing psychological and emotional challenges.
In our sessions together, I offer a gentle, conversational space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, hopes, and fears. Through sensitive questioning and warm curiosity, I aim to help you uncover some of the deeper, perhaps more hidden parts of yourself — supporting you to reconnect with who you are and how you’d like to move forward with your future.
When you struggle with emotional or cognitive changes - whether due to ADHD, a brain injury, or the fog of a long-term health condition - the world can feel like it wasn’t built for you. You might find yourself constantly 'masking' to fit in, feeling overwhelmed by tasks that seem simple to others, grieving the person you were before, or worrying about the future. If you are feeling overwhelmed by cognitive changes or frustrated by a life that feels out of sync with your goals, I am here to help you find clarity and self-compassion.
When you struggle with emotional or cognitive changes - whether due to ADHD, a brain injury, or the fog of a long-term health condition - the world can feel like it wasn’t built for you. You might find yourself constantly 'masking' to fit in, feeling overwhelmed by tasks that seem simple to others, grieving the person you were before, or worrying about the future. If you are feeling overwhelmed by cognitive changes or frustrated by a life that feels out of sync with your goals, I am here to help you find clarity and self-compassion.
Our task is to feel safe whilst getting in touch with difficult feelings, to allow you to make the changes you want to happen. Let's work together to figure out how you are now and what these changes could be: Seeking help, as you are doing by searching this site, is a brave and important step in satisfying your own needs. In doing this, you are already creating some relief and a pathway towards yourself as you wish to be. You may feel lost or confused as to what comes next, but you have already shown that you can think outside of your difficulty and adapt in order to change - I can help you gain trust and belief in this process.
Our task is to feel safe whilst getting in touch with difficult feelings, to allow you to make the changes you want to happen. Let's work together to figure out how you are now and what these changes could be: Seeking help, as you are doing by searching this site, is a brave and important step in satisfying your own needs. In doing this, you are already creating some relief and a pathway towards yourself as you wish to be. You may feel lost or confused as to what comes next, but you have already shown that you can think outside of your difficulty and adapt in order to change - I can help you gain trust and belief in this process.
I am an experienced counsellor PROVIDING THERAPY IN THE OUTDOORS. Sometimes we want to talk but sitting in a counselling room might not feel like the right space for you. WALKING WHILST TALKING might just give you the space and freedom to begin to understand some uncomfortable feelings and past experiences in the safe hands of myself within nature. Being in nature will help you to learn how to resource yourself whilst processing the past giving you a clearer feel of the future. You may feel anxious or depressed, struggling with relationships. I work from Pittville Park, The Cotswolds and Crickley Hill. I also do home visits.
I am an experienced counsellor PROVIDING THERAPY IN THE OUTDOORS. Sometimes we want to talk but sitting in a counselling room might not feel like the right space for you. WALKING WHILST TALKING might just give you the space and freedom to begin to understand some uncomfortable feelings and past experiences in the safe hands of myself within nature. Being in nature will help you to learn how to resource yourself whilst processing the past giving you a clearer feel of the future. You may feel anxious or depressed, struggling with relationships. I work from Pittville Park, The Cotswolds and Crickley Hill. I also do home visits.
Do you ever feel that your life could be better? Maybe there is not enough satisfaction and joy in your life? Maybe you feel stuck, perhaps because you have been unable to create the life you want, or because relationships, either at home or work, seem to repeat in unhelpful ways without resolution. Sometimes these circumstances can interact with anxiety, depression or other difficulties, causing an unhelpful spiral which leave you feeling even less able to make positive change. Contacting a therapist may feel difficult, but it can be the first step towards understanding the blocks preventing you from living the life you want.
Do you ever feel that your life could be better? Maybe there is not enough satisfaction and joy in your life? Maybe you feel stuck, perhaps because you have been unable to create the life you want, or because relationships, either at home or work, seem to repeat in unhelpful ways without resolution. Sometimes these circumstances can interact with anxiety, depression or other difficulties, causing an unhelpful spiral which leave you feeling even less able to make positive change. Contacting a therapist may feel difficult, but it can be the first step towards understanding the blocks preventing you from living the life you want.
Life is full of challenges, and we can all struggle to cope with the impact of difficult events or circumstances. Therapy can be a useful support in navigating tricky periods and can help people deal with distress in a way that minimises its impact on quality of life. I work with individuals in a collaborative way, using a process of formulation to develop a shared understanding of psychological difficulties. The direction and content of our work will depend on an individual’s personal goals for the future and can range from exploratory work to a more structured approach focusing on the development of self-management skills.
Life is full of challenges, and we can all struggle to cope with the impact of difficult events or circumstances. Therapy can be a useful support in navigating tricky periods and can help people deal with distress in a way that minimises its impact on quality of life. I work with individuals in a collaborative way, using a process of formulation to develop a shared understanding of psychological difficulties. The direction and content of our work will depend on an individual’s personal goals for the future and can range from exploratory work to a more structured approach focusing on the development of self-management skills.
For May 26 - slots available - please contact to discuss.
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.
For May 26 - slots available - please contact to discuss.
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.
I am an Author, Radio Star and Neurodivergent Specialist - ADHD Therapeutic Coach offering therapy and coaching for individuals and couples with an underlying focus on ADHD and Autism. I am passionate about raising awareness of neurodiversity within the workplace and supporting clients to let go of the mask/shame and embrace their authenticity to thrive.
I also enjoy supporting student counsellors and qualified therapists in their practice who may be neurodivergent or who are supporting neurodivergent clients. I am also a Cruse Bereavement Supervisor.
I am an Author, Radio Star and Neurodivergent Specialist - ADHD Therapeutic Coach offering therapy and coaching for individuals and couples with an underlying focus on ADHD and Autism. I am passionate about raising awareness of neurodiversity within the workplace and supporting clients to let go of the mask/shame and embrace their authenticity to thrive.
I also enjoy supporting student counsellors and qualified therapists in their practice who may be neurodivergent or who are supporting neurodivergent clients. I am also a Cruse Bereavement Supervisor.
I am a highly experienced Psychotherapist working privately and as part of NHS Practitioner Health. I offer you a warm and welcoming space where we can explore what you need to achieve in therapy. I work with Psychodynamic Psychotherapy primarily ISTDP
I am a highly experienced Psychotherapist working privately and as part of NHS Practitioner Health. I offer you a warm and welcoming space where we can explore what you need to achieve in therapy. I work with Psychodynamic Psychotherapy primarily ISTDP
Empowering creative and compassionate people to thrive after workplace burnout.
Feeling stuck, anxious, or depleted after difficult experiences at work or in relationships can leave you questioning your confidence and direction. My coaching space offers a calm, confidential haven where you can breathe, reflect, and begin to recover. Together we’ll explore what’s been weighing on you—whether burnout, conflict, or the lingering effects of a toxic environment—and rebuild self-belief, clarity, and balance.
Empowering you to understand, heal, and grow through the challenges of modern work!
Empowering creative and compassionate people to thrive after workplace burnout.
Feeling stuck, anxious, or depleted after difficult experiences at work or in relationships can leave you questioning your confidence and direction. My coaching space offers a calm, confidential haven where you can breathe, reflect, and begin to recover. Together we’ll explore what’s been weighing on you—whether burnout, conflict, or the lingering effects of a toxic environment—and rebuild self-belief, clarity, and balance.
Empowering you to understand, heal, and grow through the challenges of modern work!
I have a face to face and online counselling practice based in Cheltenham and Gloucester, offering warm and accepting therapy for adults and children. Having a non-judgmental and safe space will give you the opportunity to explore whatever you may be struggling with.
I have a face to face and online counselling practice based in Cheltenham and Gloucester, offering warm and accepting therapy for adults and children. Having a non-judgmental and safe space will give you the opportunity to explore whatever you may be struggling with.
I work with adults, children and young people who want to be able to explore their feelings and their thoughts in a safe place. Have you been struggling with feelings that are overwhelming? Maybe you know what is bothering you and you would like to explore the past and how it is affecting your present situation? Sometimes we just don’t know why we are experiencing anxiety/ depression or why each day is such a struggle. Maybe you are experiencing difficulties in your relationships? I am here to offer you a guiding hand to enable you to explore in a space that is full of love and understanding and not judgemental.
I work with adults, children and young people who want to be able to explore their feelings and their thoughts in a safe place. Have you been struggling with feelings that are overwhelming? Maybe you know what is bothering you and you would like to explore the past and how it is affecting your present situation? Sometimes we just don’t know why we are experiencing anxiety/ depression or why each day is such a struggle. Maybe you are experiencing difficulties in your relationships? I am here to offer you a guiding hand to enable you to explore in a space that is full of love and understanding and not judgemental.
If you are worrying more than usual, having nightmares or flashbacks to a traumatic event, suffering from disturbed sleep or are more feeling irritable and hyper-vigilant than usual, you may be suffering from a reaction to trauma. If this strikes a cord, visit the website for more information or get in touch by email or phone. I have spent the last twenty years helping clients resolve trauma and anxiety problems and intend to spend the next twenty doing the same. I may be able to help you in London, Cheltenham or worldwide online.
If you are worrying more than usual, having nightmares or flashbacks to a traumatic event, suffering from disturbed sleep or are more feeling irritable and hyper-vigilant than usual, you may be suffering from a reaction to trauma. If this strikes a cord, visit the website for more information or get in touch by email or phone. I have spent the last twenty years helping clients resolve trauma and anxiety problems and intend to spend the next twenty doing the same. I may be able to help you in London, Cheltenham or worldwide online.
As a senior student in Core Process Psychotherapy, I use gentle embodied mindfulness and presence to help you relate to yourself in a new way, to come into relationship with the whole of yourself with kindness and curiosity.
Combining Buddhist wisdom with Western Psychodynamic theory, I bring calm curiosity, empathy, loving-kindness and a belief that at our core we are all essentially free and possess inherent health. I believe in asking, “What has happened to you?”, rather than “What is wrong with you?”. The whole of you is welcomed and accepted in our space together.
As a senior student in Core Process Psychotherapy, I use gentle embodied mindfulness and presence to help you relate to yourself in a new way, to come into relationship with the whole of yourself with kindness and curiosity.
Combining Buddhist wisdom with Western Psychodynamic theory, I bring calm curiosity, empathy, loving-kindness and a belief that at our core we are all essentially free and possess inherent health. I believe in asking, “What has happened to you?”, rather than “What is wrong with you?”. The whole of you is welcomed and accepted in our space together.
Trained in the Enneagram, Akashic Records Reading and Mindfulness & Meditation.
You may not know exactly what's wrong, only that you've lost touch with who you are outside of what everyone needs from you. Maybe you've tried therapy before, done the reading, built a spiritual practice - and still, something hasn't landed.
As a therapist of colour, I understand that your struggles don't exist in isolation. Family, culture and identity shape everything you carry. Whether you're navigating low mood, anxiety, relationship patterns, or a disconnection from your sense of purpose, this is a space where your whole experience is welcome, even the mask.
Trained in the Enneagram, Akashic Records Reading and Mindfulness & Meditation.
You may not know exactly what's wrong, only that you've lost touch with who you are outside of what everyone needs from you. Maybe you've tried therapy before, done the reading, built a spiritual practice - and still, something hasn't landed.
As a therapist of colour, I understand that your struggles don't exist in isolation. Family, culture and identity shape everything you carry. Whether you're navigating low mood, anxiety, relationship patterns, or a disconnection from your sense of purpose, this is a space where your whole experience is welcome, even the mask.
Face-to-face or online psychological therapy for adults, delivered by HCPC-registered psychologists with extensive, postgraduate training and substantial experience working within NHS and specialist settings.
We specialise in providing psychological therapies to individuals and couples. We offer daytime and evening availability. Our Psychologists are trained in multiple models of therapy (e.g. CBT, EMDR, Psychodynamic, DBT, CFT, CAT, ACT, IFS), and can adapt their approach to best suit your needs and based on your preferences.
Face-to-face or online psychological therapy for adults, delivered by HCPC-registered psychologists with extensive, postgraduate training and substantial experience working within NHS and specialist settings.
We specialise in providing psychological therapies to individuals and couples. We offer daytime and evening availability. Our Psychologists are trained in multiple models of therapy (e.g. CBT, EMDR, Psychodynamic, DBT, CFT, CAT, ACT, IFS), and can adapt their approach to best suit your needs and based on your preferences.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counsellors
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.