Counselling for Elderly in Coggeshall
I offer one to one counselling sessions in Coggeshall to individuals over the age of 17 years. In a confidential space, where I will encourage you to talk about whatever is troubling you, together we will work through it, whatever it is. We can work on bringing about lasting change, so you can get on with your life. I have been in private practice since 2008, worked for 6 years within an NHS contract offering NICE approved Counselling for Depression, and 4 years as a counselling service manager. I have extensive knowledge and understanding of the complex nature of mental health.
I offer one to one counselling sessions in Coggeshall to individuals over the age of 17 years. In a confidential space, where I will encourage you to talk about whatever is troubling you, together we will work through it, whatever it is. We can work on bringing about lasting change, so you can get on with your life. I have been in private practice since 2008, worked for 6 years within an NHS contract offering NICE approved Counselling for Depression, and 4 years as a counselling service manager. I have extensive knowledge and understanding of the complex nature of mental health.
I work with adults, young people, and families who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling with anxiety, low mood, trauma, or relationship difficulties. Many come at times of transition or when emotions feel hard to manage. I offer a safe, compassionate space to explore experiences, understand patterns, and process what’s going on beneath the surface. Together, we build insight, strengthen resilience, and support meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels right for them.
I work with adults, young people, and families who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling with anxiety, low mood, trauma, or relationship difficulties. Many come at times of transition or when emotions feel hard to manage. I offer a safe, compassionate space to explore experiences, understand patterns, and process what’s going on beneath the surface. Together, we build insight, strengthen resilience, and support meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels right for them.
Hello, You will find Counselling with me to be a warm and comfortable environment in which you can talk about your life safely. I believe that developing an honest and trusting relationship between counsellor and client is essential. My therapy is based on building an understanding of how your life up to today, has influenced how you feel, think and behave now. We will also look at understanding how the mind and body connection is working for you now and how you can improve that connection.
Hello, You will find Counselling with me to be a warm and comfortable environment in which you can talk about your life safely. I believe that developing an honest and trusting relationship between counsellor and client is essential. My therapy is based on building an understanding of how your life up to today, has influenced how you feel, think and behave now. We will also look at understanding how the mind and body connection is working for you now and how you can improve that connection.
Hallo I’m Jacquie, If you are feeling a bit ‘stuck’ or struggling to see a way forward, why not come and talk to me? I offer a safe, non judgemental, supportive and effective service where we can work Collaboratively to achieve the best outcome for you. The way I work can best be described by using a driving metaphor; I am the Sat Nav - I can help and advise you on the best route to take, help you negotiate problems and be with you throughout your journey, eventually arriving at where you wish to be. You, however, are the one doing the driving. We can work brilliantly together to make change a reality.
Hallo I’m Jacquie, If you are feeling a bit ‘stuck’ or struggling to see a way forward, why not come and talk to me? I offer a safe, non judgemental, supportive and effective service where we can work Collaboratively to achieve the best outcome for you. The way I work can best be described by using a driving metaphor; I am the Sat Nav - I can help and advise you on the best route to take, help you negotiate problems and be with you throughout your journey, eventually arriving at where you wish to be. You, however, are the one doing the driving. We can work brilliantly together to make change a reality.
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Hi I'm Jen, a Gestalt-trained counsellor. I specialise in grief therapy, existential/mid-life crises, depression or general malaise, and stress and anxiety. I work as a therapist for my local Mind as well as running a private practice. I have a therapy room in Dunmow (Essex) and also work in London at two locations - Finsbury Park N4 and King's Cross NW1. I am happy to work online when needed. I offer a free telephone or zoom consultation to talk through some basics and see if we would like to work together. Please contact me if you have any questions at all - I very much look forward to meeting you!
Hi I'm Jen, a Gestalt-trained counsellor. I specialise in grief therapy, existential/mid-life crises, depression or general malaise, and stress and anxiety. I work as a therapist for my local Mind as well as running a private practice. I have a therapy room in Dunmow (Essex) and also work in London at two locations - Finsbury Park N4 and King's Cross NW1. I am happy to work online when needed. I offer a free telephone or zoom consultation to talk through some basics and see if we would like to work together. Please contact me if you have any questions at all - I very much look forward to meeting you!
I have worked as an integrative psychotherapist for more than twenty years and this experience has taught me that it is the quality of relationship, both with ourselves and others, that is the key to a rich sense of wellbeing. Addressing issues in relationships that arise from traumatic events in childhood and/or adulthood creates opportunities for change and sows the seeds of hope and joy. I am known for my deeply empathic approach and the ability to hear my clients’ stories without judgment, which allows them to express both the lows and the highs of their lives. My training and experience have deepened my insight and understand
I have worked as an integrative psychotherapist for more than twenty years and this experience has taught me that it is the quality of relationship, both with ourselves and others, that is the key to a rich sense of wellbeing. Addressing issues in relationships that arise from traumatic events in childhood and/or adulthood creates opportunities for change and sows the seeds of hope and joy. I am known for my deeply empathic approach and the ability to hear my clients’ stories without judgment, which allows them to express both the lows and the highs of their lives. My training and experience have deepened my insight and understand
Hi! I'm Alberto, the director of Clement Mind. We are a company of in-house psychologists, not associates. Our practice is built around organisations of all sizes – although we reserve a limited caseload for individuals who want consultant-level support without a waiting list.
Our practice specialises in severe depression, anxiety and stress, workplace issues, children and young people. We help people who are determined to move forward and give a better version of themselves.
Hi! I'm Alberto, the director of Clement Mind. We are a company of in-house psychologists, not associates. Our practice is built around organisations of all sizes – although we reserve a limited caseload for individuals who want consultant-level support without a waiting list.
Our practice specialises in severe depression, anxiety and stress, workplace issues, children and young people. We help people who are determined to move forward and give a better version of themselves.
I have extensive experience supporting clients with ASD, ADHD, EUPD (BPD), OCD and eating disorders, using counselling and psychotherapy to help individuals make meaningful change. I have a Master’s in Counselling and Psychotherapy and am a registered member of the BACP. I have also worked in SEN settings as a teacher and support worker, before and during my counselling training.
I have extensive experience supporting clients with ASD, ADHD, EUPD (BPD), OCD and eating disorders, using counselling and psychotherapy to help individuals make meaningful change. I have a Master’s in Counselling and Psychotherapy and am a registered member of the BACP. I have also worked in SEN settings as a teacher and support worker, before and during my counselling training.
I have worked with many individuals over the last 24 years with a wide range of problems. My work tends to suit people who are naturally questioning and curious: about life, about themselves, and others. I am happy to work in a focused short term way through to longer term therapy. I work in an integrative way, involving ideas from different approaches, and I have an interest in the existential dimensions of therapy: meaning and purpose, anxiety and uncertainty, values, freedom and responsibility and the idea of authenticity. My experience is in helping individuals find and create their own ways forward.
I have worked with many individuals over the last 24 years with a wide range of problems. My work tends to suit people who are naturally questioning and curious: about life, about themselves, and others. I am happy to work in a focused short term way through to longer term therapy. I work in an integrative way, involving ideas from different approaches, and I have an interest in the existential dimensions of therapy: meaning and purpose, anxiety and uncertainty, values, freedom and responsibility and the idea of authenticity. My experience is in helping individuals find and create their own ways forward.
Stephen Aravena - Not Currently Taking On New Clients
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Bishop's Stortford CM23
Given the uncertainty that surrounds us, sometimes we may feel like things are unravelling all around us and inside ourselves. It is important to remember that if you ever feel like it's all getting too much, you can get the right support to help you better understand your thoughts and feelings. I can help you to make sense of some of the difficulties you face now, as well as past life experiences. Along the way, you will get to know know yourself better and start to make changes that will help you to live a happier, more fulfilled life.
Given the uncertainty that surrounds us, sometimes we may feel like things are unravelling all around us and inside ourselves. It is important to remember that if you ever feel like it's all getting too much, you can get the right support to help you better understand your thoughts and feelings. I can help you to make sense of some of the difficulties you face now, as well as past life experiences. Along the way, you will get to know know yourself better and start to make changes that will help you to live a happier, more fulfilled life.
I offer a safe, and non-judgmental space where you can be you, giving you the freedom to explore themes and matters in your life that might be acting as an obstacle to experiencing things more fully.
As an Integrative counsellor, I work with you where you are at to find what works uniquely for you, as we explore together what brought you here and where you want to be. So you can find meaning and healing moving forwards.
I offer a safe, and non-judgmental space where you can be you, giving you the freedom to explore themes and matters in your life that might be acting as an obstacle to experiencing things more fully.
As an Integrative counsellor, I work with you where you are at to find what works uniquely for you, as we explore together what brought you here and where you want to be. So you can find meaning and healing moving forwards.
I specialise in working with clients facing Stress and Anxiety in their lives. Life can be unpredictable and overwhelming. Anxiety is actually an entirely natural and healthy response to feeling threatened or in danger, a mechanism designed to keep us safe. However, problems can arise when our anxiety response becomes ‘unhealthy’, in some cases it can begin to negatively impact our lives and this is when we may require additional support.
I specialise in working with clients facing Stress and Anxiety in their lives. Life can be unpredictable and overwhelming. Anxiety is actually an entirely natural and healthy response to feeling threatened or in danger, a mechanism designed to keep us safe. However, problems can arise when our anxiety response becomes ‘unhealthy’, in some cases it can begin to negatively impact our lives and this is when we may require additional support.
Why we come to therapy may not necessarily at first appear connected to relationships in our lives past or present. What often becomes evident however, is that the relationship we have with ourselves, such as with our thoughts, feelings, desires, worries and concerns may be a source of difficulty for us. Looking at this relationship together offers a route to transformation.
Why we come to therapy may not necessarily at first appear connected to relationships in our lives past or present. What often becomes evident however, is that the relationship we have with ourselves, such as with our thoughts, feelings, desires, worries and concerns may be a source of difficulty for us. Looking at this relationship together offers a route to transformation.
I’m Sofia, a BACP Registered Psychodynamic Counsellor and Psychotherapist (MA) working with adults & children. Many of the people I work with struggle with the lingering effects of childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, or patterns that feel hard to change, even when they want to. Together, we can explore what feels painful or confusing in your life and begin to make sense of how past experiences shape the way you feel and relate to others today. Through this understanding, you can reconnect with your emotions, reclaim precious aspects of yourself, and open space for meaning, connection, and self-acceptance.
I’m Sofia, a BACP Registered Psychodynamic Counsellor and Psychotherapist (MA) working with adults & children. Many of the people I work with struggle with the lingering effects of childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, or patterns that feel hard to change, even when they want to. Together, we can explore what feels painful or confusing in your life and begin to make sense of how past experiences shape the way you feel and relate to others today. Through this understanding, you can reconnect with your emotions, reclaim precious aspects of yourself, and open space for meaning, connection, and self-acceptance.
I specialise in working with adults who are struggling with anxiety and depression, issues such as identity, life-crisis, bereavement, diagnosis, problems in relationships or working through unresolved past issues.
I specialise in working with adults who are struggling with anxiety and depression, issues such as identity, life-crisis, bereavement, diagnosis, problems in relationships or working through unresolved past issues.
I care deeply about creating a therapy space that feels real. People often come to therapy feeling they’re “too much”, “all over the place” or
difficult to understand, but I don’t see people that way.
I care deeply about creating a therapy space that feels real. People often come to therapy feeling they’re “too much”, “all over the place” or
difficult to understand, but I don’t see people that way.
You may have spent years feeling misunderstood or trying to keep up with expectations. Therapy can help you better understand it all, your patterns, develop self-compassion, and find ways of managing life better.
I’m an MBACP Accredited Integrative Psychotherapist offering online therapy across London and the UK, supporting adults experiencing generalized anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, pregnancy and life transitions. With training in working with neurodivergent adults, including ADHD, and many of the clients I support are exploring late-diagnosed ADHD, burnout, emotional dysregulation, masking, or chronic overwhelm.
You may have spent years feeling misunderstood or trying to keep up with expectations. Therapy can help you better understand it all, your patterns, develop self-compassion, and find ways of managing life better.
I’m an MBACP Accredited Integrative Psychotherapist offering online therapy across London and the UK, supporting adults experiencing generalized anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, pregnancy and life transitions. With training in working with neurodivergent adults, including ADHD, and many of the clients I support are exploring late-diagnosed ADHD, burnout, emotional dysregulation, masking, or chronic overwhelm.
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.
I specialise in helping to navigate changes in thinking and memory skills, emotions, or behaviour that impact daily life. I offer personalised assessment, evidence-based strategies, and compassionate support to build coping skills, increase confidence, and help you reconnect with your sense of self, meaningful activities and goals.
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.
I specialise in helping to navigate changes in thinking and memory skills, emotions, or behaviour that impact daily life. I offer personalised assessment, evidence-based strategies, and compassionate support to build coping skills, increase confidence, and help you reconnect with your sense of self, meaningful activities and goals.
I offer EMDR and EMDR Intensives, CBT and Couples Counselling therapy and the aim is to help you to regain a sense of wellbeing and enjoyment in your life. During the initial assessment we will work together to understand your main problems, what is keeping you 'stuck' and then agree on an individualised treatment plan to help you move forward with clear treatment goals. CBT is an effective treatment that can help you in the here and now and EMDR is useful for getting to the roots of the problem. I find that both work well, in different ways to bring about an improvement in emotional and physical health.
I offer EMDR and EMDR Intensives, CBT and Couples Counselling therapy and the aim is to help you to regain a sense of wellbeing and enjoyment in your life. During the initial assessment we will work together to understand your main problems, what is keeping you 'stuck' and then agree on an individualised treatment plan to help you move forward with clear treatment goals. CBT is an effective treatment that can help you in the here and now and EMDR is useful for getting to the roots of the problem. I find that both work well, in different ways to bring about an improvement in emotional and physical health.
I offer a calm, steady space where you can slow down, feel understood, and explore what’s been weighing on you. My approach is relational and collaborative — we work together at a pace that feels safe, respectful, and attuned to your needs. People often come to me when they’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying experiences that are hard to name. You don’t need the “right words” to begin.
As a Level 7 trained Integrative psychotherapist, with experience in NHS Primary Care, university counselling services, and private practice. I draw from different therapeutic approaches depending on what supports you best.
I offer a calm, steady space where you can slow down, feel understood, and explore what’s been weighing on you. My approach is relational and collaborative — we work together at a pace that feels safe, respectful, and attuned to your needs. People often come to me when they’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying experiences that are hard to name. You don’t need the “right words” to begin.
As a Level 7 trained Integrative psychotherapist, with experience in NHS Primary Care, university counselling services, and private practice. I draw from different therapeutic approaches depending on what supports you best.
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FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.
How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.