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Merril Matthews
Counsellor, MBACP Verified
Colchester CO2
I am a BACP Registered / Snr Accredited therapist with over 20 years experience of being with persons who have chosen to seek Counselling / therapeutic support. I consider it a privilege to be alongside a person who could be experiencing grief, loss, depression, anxiety, low self esteem or other feelings that can be felt as overwhelming and unmanageable.
01206 239173
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Colchester CO2
I am a BACP Registered / Snr Accredited therapist with over 20 years experience of being with persons who have chosen to seek Counselling / therapeutic support. I consider it a privilege to be alongside a person who could be experiencing grief, loss, depression, anxiety, low self esteem or other feelings that can be felt as overwhelming and unmanageable.
01206 239173
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Angela Noble
Counsellor, MBACP Verified
Colchester CO3
Offers online therapy
Welcome, I am a Qualified person centred Counsellor. I acknowledge your courage in taking the first step to seek help. Welcome to a Safe, Non Judgemental, Confidential space. I work with a variety of different issues, I accept your true self, your thoughts, behaviours, feelings and experiences. Together we can explore them, to understand and make sense of what is happening in your world. I can be contacted via a telephone call, email or text. Sessions are 50 minutes long (unless otherwise requested) and via an invited Zoom Call.
07401 252067
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Colchester CO3
Offers online therapy
Welcome, I am a Qualified person centred Counsellor. I acknowledge your courage in taking the first step to seek help. Welcome to a Safe, Non Judgemental, Confidential space. I work with a variety of different issues, I accept your true self, your thoughts, behaviours, feelings and experiences. Together we can explore them, to understand and make sense of what is happening in your world. I can be contacted via a telephone call, email or text. Sessions are 50 minutes long (unless otherwise requested) and via an invited Zoom Call.
07401 252067
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Julie Kirby
Counsellor, MBACP Verified
Colchester CO1
Offers online therapy
I am a fully qualified Child and Adolescent counsellor and a registered member of the BACP. I also work with families and adults. My training was in psychodynamic however, I have developed into an Integrative counsellor. This means, I able to adapt my counselling style to suit many different needs. I have worked with a range of issues. Including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, body image, eating disorders, bereavement, gender issues, ADHD, ASD, attachment issues, self harm, neglect, domestic abuse - physical, emotional and sexual. We all need to be heard and listened to. It is ok, not to be ok.
01206 879964
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Colchester CO1
Offers online therapy
I am a fully qualified Child and Adolescent counsellor and a registered member of the BACP. I also work with families and adults. My training was in psychodynamic however, I have developed into an Integrative counsellor. This means, I able to adapt my counselling style to suit many different needs. I have worked with a range of issues. Including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, body image, eating disorders, bereavement, gender issues, ADHD, ASD, attachment issues, self harm, neglect, domestic abuse - physical, emotional and sexual. We all need to be heard and listened to. It is ok, not to be ok.
01206 879964
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Jacquie Clark
Psychotherapist, MBACP Verified
Colchester CO6
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.
01206 700509
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Colchester CO6
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.
01206 700509
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Polly Royle Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MBACP Verified
Colchester CO3
Offers online therapy
Hello. Do you feel overwhelmed or anxious? Would you like to access counselling or just some listening and support right now. You may be feeling isolated and have no one else to talk to or be finding it difficult to share your problems with family and friends. I believe in creating a safe, warm and empathic space for you to talk. Therapy can help share difficult feelings and emotions in a confidential, safe, non-judgemental space. I offer online therapy, phone and face to face counselling.
01206 482027
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Colchester CO3
Offers online therapy
Hello. Do you feel overwhelmed or anxious? Would you like to access counselling or just some listening and support right now. You may be feeling isolated and have no one else to talk to or be finding it difficult to share your problems with family and friends. I believe in creating a safe, warm and empathic space for you to talk. Therapy can help share difficult feelings and emotions in a confidential, safe, non-judgemental space. I offer online therapy, phone and face to face counselling.
01206 482027
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Sinead Mary Quinn
Counsellor, MBACP Verified
Colchester CO3
Offers online therapy
If you are feeling stuck, low and fearful due to the loss of a loved one or relationship breakdown, or not able to cope with life at the moment. I may be able to help. I offer a place to come to and be heard and understood without judgement. I give you space to bring in whatever is worrying you. Allowing us to dig deeper and explore more of what is worrying you, and how you can help yourself. I believe, you have the necessary resources to heal yourself. Yet, I know that we can feel stuck and need support.
01206 879923
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Colchester CO3
Offers online therapy
If you are feeling stuck, low and fearful due to the loss of a loved one or relationship breakdown, or not able to cope with life at the moment. I may be able to help. I offer a place to come to and be heard and understood without judgement. I give you space to bring in whatever is worrying you. Allowing us to dig deeper and explore more of what is worrying you, and how you can help yourself. I believe, you have the necessary resources to heal yourself. Yet, I know that we can feel stuck and need support.
01206 879923
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Secure Base Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP Accred Verified
Colchester CO1
To see more please visit my website at- www.securebasetherapy.com
01206 699439
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Colchester CO1
To see more please visit my website at- www.securebasetherapy.com
01206 699439
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Cherry Tree CPS
Counsellor, MBACP Verified
Colchester CO3
At some points in our lives, we can struggle with overwhelming feelings which can sometimes be especially hard to cope with. Confronting these feelings and seeking therapy can feel like a huge step to take, but is the start of recovery. I am here to give you the space and time to unburden, and work through any issues at your own pace in a safe, comfortable, confidential and non-judgemental space.
01206 237477
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Colchester CO3
At some points in our lives, we can struggle with overwhelming feelings which can sometimes be especially hard to cope with. Confronting these feelings and seeking therapy can feel like a huge step to take, but is the start of recovery. I am here to give you the space and time to unburden, and work through any issues at your own pace in a safe, comfortable, confidential and non-judgemental space.
01206 237477
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Leyla Ziyal
Psychologist, CPsychol Verified
Colchester CO4
Offers online therapy
My core purpose is to increase my clients’ emotional and behavioural mastery of the challenges of change. Change is an unplanned, unexpected event whose impact upon us, our families and our lives is momentous. It may seem to us that the event has shattered our identity and impaired our sense of self-hood and continuity. We may feel as if we no longer recognise ourselves as the person that we were before the change-event occurred.
01206 482393
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Colchester CO4
Offers online therapy
My core purpose is to increase my clients’ emotional and behavioural mastery of the challenges of change. Change is an unplanned, unexpected event whose impact upon us, our families and our lives is momentous. It may seem to us that the event has shattered our identity and impaired our sense of self-hood and continuity. We may feel as if we no longer recognise ourselves as the person that we were before the change-event occurred.
01206 482393
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Ian West
Counsellor, MBACP Verified
Colchester CO1
Offers online therapy
I am a BACP Registered and Counsellor & Psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience in working with individuals, and groups of all ages, sexual orientations and cultural backgrounds. I am based in the Colchester CO1 and Liverpool Street EC2 and dependent on your presenting issues/needs will draw on cognitive, psychodynamic, attachment, and relational theories and concepts, to provide either short-term-focused counselling/therapy or longer-term in-depth psychotherapy.
01206 482901
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Colchester CO1
Offers online therapy
I am a BACP Registered and Counsellor & Psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience in working with individuals, and groups of all ages, sexual orientations and cultural backgrounds. I am based in the Colchester CO1 and Liverpool Street EC2 and dependent on your presenting issues/needs will draw on cognitive, psychodynamic, attachment, and relational theories and concepts, to provide either short-term-focused counselling/therapy or longer-term in-depth psychotherapy.
01206 482901
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Rachel Anderson
Counsellor, MBACP Verified
Colchester CO2
Offers online therapy
Please take a look at my website for other services including courses and workshops. Life can be extremely challenging and you may feel like you need someone to talk to about your current or past experiences however, finding the right person to speak to can often bring about many questions. I hope that my short introduction and the information that follows, proves helpful in assisting you to make a decision about whether to contact me. I am a qualified counsellor working in Colchester and I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). As such, I abide by their ethical framework.
01206 237336
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Colchester CO2
Offers online therapy
Please take a look at my website for other services including courses and workshops. Life can be extremely challenging and you may feel like you need someone to talk to about your current or past experiences however, finding the right person to speak to can often bring about many questions. I hope that my short introduction and the information that follows, proves helpful in assisting you to make a decision about whether to contact me. I am a qualified counsellor working in Colchester and I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). As such, I abide by their ethical framework.
01206 237336
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Liz Somervell
Counsellor, MBACP Verified
Colchester CO3
I am a qualified integrative counsellor here to help and support you through difficult times. I provide a safe, caring, friendly and non-judgmental space, and through a combination of person-centred and psychodynamic techniques, seek to enable clients to reach a better understanding of themselves and others, and to discover their full potential. Since 2004, I have had the privilege of working with adults and young people exploring their thoughts, feelings and beliefs both past and present. I strongly believe that warm, empathetic listening is the key to establishing a successful therapeutic relationship.
01206 417448
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Colchester CO3
I am a qualified integrative counsellor here to help and support you through difficult times. I provide a safe, caring, friendly and non-judgmental space, and through a combination of person-centred and psychodynamic techniques, seek to enable clients to reach a better understanding of themselves and others, and to discover their full potential. Since 2004, I have had the privilege of working with adults and young people exploring their thoughts, feelings and beliefs both past and present. I strongly believe that warm, empathetic listening is the key to establishing a successful therapeutic relationship.
01206 417448
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deborah Susan Wright
Counsellor, MBACP Verified
Colchester CO6
Offers online therapy
Person-Centred Counselling working with a variety of needs , Flexible appointments are offered for daytime, evenings and weekends. I work in Colchester and Clacton. I offer an empathic, non judgemental approach and am passionate about the counselling process. I believe in the the power of the therapeutic relationship to bring about empowerment and change and will work with you to facilitate this. I can offer couple counselling as well as individual and online counselling. Am happy to discuss your needs or any concerns regarding counselling and believe its important to find the right counsellor for you.
01206 237411
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Colchester CO6
Offers online therapy
Person-Centred Counselling working with a variety of needs , Flexible appointments are offered for daytime, evenings and weekends. I work in Colchester and Clacton. I offer an empathic, non judgemental approach and am passionate about the counselling process. I believe in the the power of the therapeutic relationship to bring about empowerment and change and will work with you to facilitate this. I can offer couple counselling as well as individual and online counselling. Am happy to discuss your needs or any concerns regarding counselling and believe its important to find the right counsellor for you.
01206 237411
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Tina E Powell
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Verified
Colchester CO1
Offers online therapy
We are all able to agree that our physical health is variable, but it may be much harder to admit that our psychological health is in constant flux. All too often, we find ourselves buying into the idea of the "stiff upper lip": that "mental health issues" affect only other people - and "weak people", at that! It can be very daunting, therefore, to recognise that we need help and then to take steps to find a professional who will help things improve. I understand those concerns, because I've been there: and I also have experience of the positive effects of psychotherapy - from both sides of the consulting-room!
01283 372695
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Colchester CO1
Offers online therapy
We are all able to agree that our physical health is variable, but it may be much harder to admit that our psychological health is in constant flux. All too often, we find ourselves buying into the idea of the "stiff upper lip": that "mental health issues" affect only other people - and "weak people", at that! It can be very daunting, therefore, to recognise that we need help and then to take steps to find a professional who will help things improve. I understand those concerns, because I've been there: and I also have experience of the positive effects of psychotherapy - from both sides of the consulting-room!
01283 372695
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Simone Marie-louise Wakelin
Psychotherapist
Colchester CO1
Offers online therapy
I am a Consultant Cognitive Behaviour Psychotherapist and have over 30 years experience of working with psychological and emotional difficulties. My work and experience extends across a wide range of individual and group treatments. I have worked in the NHS, private and public sector and have experience in lecturing in CBT in three local universities. I also have extensive experience as a Clinical Supervisor. As a Cognitive Behaviour Psychotherapist, I have developed expertise and experience in a wide range of emotional and psychological disorders . I have been a fully accredited member of BABCP since 2005.
01206 699943
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Colchester CO1
Offers online therapy
I am a Consultant Cognitive Behaviour Psychotherapist and have over 30 years experience of working with psychological and emotional difficulties. My work and experience extends across a wide range of individual and group treatments. I have worked in the NHS, private and public sector and have experience in lecturing in CBT in three local universities. I also have extensive experience as a Clinical Supervisor. As a Cognitive Behaviour Psychotherapist, I have developed expertise and experience in a wide range of emotional and psychological disorders . I have been a fully accredited member of BABCP since 2005.
01206 699943
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Christian U. Ilodibe
Counsellor, MBACP Verified
Colchester CO3
Offers online therapy
I have BA (Hons) in Person-centred counselling, which has helped in my understanding of various issues we face in our daily lives, garnered during my training and working with various clients, and offering pastoral care to members of my local community. These issues may include but not limited to depression, anxiety, bereavement, stress, trauma, divorce, etc. I will work in an empathetic, non-directive and non-judgemental way to ensure you get what you need from counselling by openly discussing and making shared decisions with you, with the belief that different clients need different things at different times
01206 239172
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Colchester CO3
Offers online therapy
I have BA (Hons) in Person-centred counselling, which has helped in my understanding of various issues we face in our daily lives, garnered during my training and working with various clients, and offering pastoral care to members of my local community. These issues may include but not limited to depression, anxiety, bereavement, stress, trauma, divorce, etc. I will work in an empathetic, non-directive and non-judgemental way to ensure you get what you need from counselling by openly discussing and making shared decisions with you, with the belief that different clients need different things at different times
01206 239172
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Stephen Whiddett
Counsellor, MBACP Verified
Colchester CO6
Do you feel lost, disconnected, struggling to make sense of your world? If you feel stuck then come and tell your story.
01206 237328
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Colchester CO6
Do you feel lost, disconnected, struggling to make sense of your world? If you feel stuck then come and tell your story.
01206 237328
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Richie Taylor
Counsellor, MUKCP Verified
Colchester CO2
Offers online therapy
My belief is that getting better through positive change and understanding is the aim of good therapy. Being able to share and process your inner thinking and emotional problems with a non judgemental person is key to recovery. My job as your counsellor is to provide a safe and confidential space for you to explore, work through and understand your inner issues.
01206 239976
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Colchester CO2
Offers online therapy
My belief is that getting better through positive change and understanding is the aim of good therapy. Being able to share and process your inner thinking and emotional problems with a non judgemental person is key to recovery. My job as your counsellor is to provide a safe and confidential space for you to explore, work through and understand your inner issues.
01206 239976
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Sue Barber
Counsellor, MBACP Accred Verified
Colchester CO7
Clients describe the space I create as an 'anchor', a caring environment and place of safety. I bring commitment and a positive approach to our work. Together, we will find hope and courage so you can move forward. I am known for being calming, gentle and resilient, creating a safe space for you to explore whatever you may choose to bring. I have an ability to reach out and connect at depth with people who are finding life a struggle, suffering and experiencing sadness. I consider it a privilege to work alongside my clients at these times, providing support and enabling insight, whilst they work through whatever is hurting them.
01206 699846
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Colchester CO7
Clients describe the space I create as an 'anchor', a caring environment and place of safety. I bring commitment and a positive approach to our work. Together, we will find hope and courage so you can move forward. I am known for being calming, gentle and resilient, creating a safe space for you to explore whatever you may choose to bring. I have an ability to reach out and connect at depth with people who are finding life a struggle, suffering and experiencing sadness. I consider it a privilege to work alongside my clients at these times, providing support and enabling insight, whilst they work through whatever is hurting them.
01206 699846
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Stephanie Jane Cross
Counsellor, MBACP Accred Verified
Colchester CO1
Offers online therapy
As a BACP accredited counsellor I have over 12 years experience of working with individuals with a variety of emotional difficulties. These include but are not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, marital problems, low self esteem, existential anxieties and relationship difficulties. At the core of what I offer is building a trusting, non judgmental relationship so that you can feel safe enough to explore deeper feelings, and very importantly find your own, sustainable solutions or sometimes just find your way of managing and accepting certain difficulties. I also have many years experience of working with counselling students.
01206 699460
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Colchester CO1
Offers online therapy
As a BACP accredited counsellor I have over 12 years experience of working with individuals with a variety of emotional difficulties. These include but are not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, marital problems, low self esteem, existential anxieties and relationship difficulties. At the core of what I offer is building a trusting, non judgmental relationship so that you can feel safe enough to explore deeper feelings, and very importantly find your own, sustainable solutions or sometimes just find your way of managing and accepting certain difficulties. I also have many years experience of working with counselling students.
01206 699460
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How can I tell if a counsellor is right for me?
Counsellors and therapists in Colchester are able to work with a wide range of issues.

For example, you can find CBT Therapists in Colchester who focus on a specific issue, as well as DBT Therapists in Colchester who help clients with new skills to manage their emotions and relationships.

If you're seeking a marriage counsellor in Colchester you'll find that most therapists are trained in marriage counselling or couples counselling in Colchester and couples therapy. And they welcome families for family counselling in Colchester or family therapy in Colchester.

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 Colchester, or Child Psychologists in Colchester. You can also use the filters to see only female psychologists.

Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Colchester psychologists specialising in anger management, couples counselling, or EMDR.

What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way'. A couples counsellor or a family counsellor may use different techniques depending on the one that works best for you. 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.