Counselling in Cholsey

I know from experience how hard it can be to find mental health support for children and young people when they need it most. It can be a lot like hitting a series of brick walls and feeling powerless. It’s why I became a counsellor and why I work with young people. I offer a private and confidential counselling service for children (age 10+), adolescents and young adults suffering from emotional and behavioural difficulties. I can work face-to-face at my therapy space in central Reading, Berkshire. Or online by video or telephone. I also offer supervision to CYP counsellors and psychotherapists.

Substance Abuse, Trauma and Addiction Counsellor. 20 years in recovery. We talk and....getting "better than well".... is the goal. Just imagine! Better than the supposedly "well". Addiction is everywhere both Substance and Process, and afflicts millions. I deal with many types of addiction. Universally it presents with a kaleidoscope of personal and family suffering. It does not have to continue.

I am a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping individuals achieve personal growth and emotional well-being. With my extensive experience and deep understanding of therapeutic approaches, I create a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings.

I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, registered with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. My therapeutic work is currently with adolescents and adults (12+) with no upper age limit. I can support people with wide range of mental health difficulties, and I have a special interest in OCD, anxiety disorders, depression, hoarding problems, and difficulties related to trauma. I work both face-to-face via my Wallingford clinic and online, and can offer a format flexible to your needs.

Would you like support with difficult emotions, make sense of past or current experiences or understand your relationships better? I am an Integrative Counsellor with experience of individual counselling for adults, children and young people. I also offer Couples Counselling. People come to me for counselling for all kinds of reasons, including; anxiety, depression, enhancing self esteem and confidence, relationship difficulties, bereavement, loss, management of anger, as well as issues such as learning how to heal from traumatic and early life experiences.

I am a licensed, registered Counsellor with the BACP and have been practicing online since the beginning of lockdown. Previous to that I worked with clients face to face. Having worked with clients who have various different issues including relationship problems, low self esteem, trouble in dealing with emotions, fear of rejection, and more. I have the experience in lots of different issues but realise that everyone is an individual and deals with things in different ways so there is no 'one size fits all' . You are the expert on you, so I shall sit with you and support you in your quest to find a solution.

Hello and thanks for considering working with my practice. I'm an experienced Cognitive Psychotherapist working in independent practice in lovely offices in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. I also have 3 Associates who I work closely with. I have over 10 years of experience working as a clinician in the NHS and have built my private practice over the last 8 years. Prior to this I worked as an academic psychologist in research. I work with clients from 18 upwards to help manage and overcome mental health issues as well as with people whose problems, difficulties, or conundrums are interfering with achieving a totally fulfilling life.

I know how hard it can be to feel overwhelmed by the stresses of life or upsetting experiences, anxious about the future, worried about the past, and not feeling good enough. You might be trying to cope with this by keeping busy and pushing yourself, leaving you feeling exhausted, low in motivation and increasingly disconnected from yourself and what is important to you. You may also be struggling with physical illness or bodily symptoms such as tension, headaches, pain, and fatigue, or functional neurological symptoms.

My passion is to help children of all ages who may feel anxious; emotionally dysregulated; and mentally and physically exhausted feel at ease again in their bodies, their mind, their surroundings and their relationships. Alongside this, I support worried parents by empowering them to change the dynamics of their family in order to redress the balance and bring about harmony once again. It is crucial as a practitioner to view your family construct individually, to form a relationship with your family members and to create a bespoke package of treatment that you all feel comfortable with.

If you are feeling overwhelmed by current issues or past traumatic experiences, making you feel stuck, lost or vulnerable in life & you want something to change, I can offer you support. Together, we will aim to ease the mental & physical discomfort of emotions, such as anxiety, sadness, fear or anger & work towards achieving a more balanced life. I am an experienced, integrative therapist & use various therapeutic approaches to draw on a variety of skills & techniques to suit you. My perspective is holistic, embracing mind, body & spirit, working with your thoughts as well as how you experience difficult emotions in your body.

Are you looking for change and growth in yourself and in your relationships? Are the experiences and patterns of the past keeping you stuck? I aim to create a safe space where you can connect more fully to your own feelings beyond the relentless flow of a life that pressures us to achieve more, own more and be better people. We can look at your blocks and fears, what brings you joy and energy. Our work will be interactive, and led by you because you are the expert on you and what you need to grow. I aim to help you live more authentically and embrace the world with creativity and compassion.

Hello and welcome. How can I help support you? It can be difficult to express our feelings or make sense of what is happening to us. Enabling ourselves to be truly heard is important so that we might explore our difficulties. You may feel that a change is needed. Perhaps you struggle with unhelpful patterns or have difficulty setting boundaries for yourself. Do you replay events, wishing that you had done things differently? Perhaps a past trauma is haunting you. Navigating our challenges can make us feel out of control, lost and frustrated. By working together we can heal, build strength and resilience and feel more fulfilled.

I specialise in supporting parents through the various challenges that being a parent brings. Perhaps you’re a new parent and are struggling to adjust to your ‘new normal’. Perhaps you are struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression, stress, overwhelm or a feeling of being ‘stuck’. Maybe you are experiencing disproportionate levels of anger which you recognise are having a negative impact on you and your family. Perhaps you are experiencing difficulties in your relationship. Is a traumatic birth experience still affecting you? If so, I can help. I specialise in practical & positive, brief therapy.

I'm friendly, flexible and non judgemental, offering understanding and empathy and I specialise working with young people and adults. My approach is unique to each client, factoring developmental and chronological ages. I work interactively, person-centred, yet directively and creatively- integrating arts/games therapies with CBT. I find individual ways to connect to every client and find humour, where appropriate, can go a long way to heal. I work to help young people understand their behaviours and motivations and challenge perspectives, whilst being very much on their level. EFT and Hypnotherapy qualified practitioner.

Therapy can help when life is tough. In these strange and difficult times you may be feeling anxious, troubled, sad, depressed, overwhelmed, stuck or unfulfilled. I offer a supportive, confidential and open-minded space to explore life's difficulties, confusions and uncertainties. A space to be heard, to speak, feel and think freely, perhaps for the first time. Existential therapy can help you face your struggles and understand the choices open to you. Working together our purpose is to realise new understandings and ways of being so you can live a richer more fulfilling life. No subject is off limits.

Perhaps you are experiencing challenges in your life, and considering if therapy might help you? If you are wondering if talking to someone other than friends or family could be useful, then I agree. Therapy offers a safe and confidential environment in which to reflect, consider, and explore what is happening for you. In therapy, you will be listened to without judgement, and given space to make sense of the pain, difficulties, and stresses you may be experiencing.

CBT, EMDR, DBT, Schema Therapy You may be feeling low in mood or struggling with motivation and energy. Perhaps you are a worrier and this is causing you distress. Are you having trouble with social situations and this is interfering with your life? Perhaps you are experiencing panic attacks. Maybe you are obsessing over things or are checking things until they feel 'right' and this is causing you anxiety. Are you worrying about your health, do you think you have a serious illness despite medical evidence to the contrary? Have you suffered from abuse as a child or another traumatic event?

Individual and Couple's Counsellor. Are you feeling anxious, depressed or stressed? Do you have low self esteem? Do you have communication problems in your marriage/other relationships? Is your head full of negative or unhelpful thoughts? Do you need help in making adjustments? These are things I can help you with.. Taking the first step in reaching out for help is often daunting, but I will be there to support you. Counselling can lead to exploring other options and choices in your life, whilst rediscovering your unique qualities, and who you really are. I find my clients notice improvements in their lives after a few sessions.