You're a sensitive, thoughtful person. In so many ways you know you should feel lucky to have achieved what you have. But lately you've been feeling worried, overwhelmed and sometimes a bit hopeless. And your sensitivity - which could be your superpower - instead seems to only make you feel worse. You feel like you should be able to sort yourself out and carry on - but deep inside a small inner voice is calling out that it needs to be honoured and heard. You long to find somewhere that you can feel truly listened to and understood. Where it's okay that you're a complex person, full of contradictions and questions.

I have 15 years experience of working with adults with mental health difficulties, and have worked in a range of NHS settings including Eating Disorders, Palliative Care, Primary Care. I currently work as a Senior Psychologist in a community mental health team for adults with severe and enduring mental health problems, as well as working in private practice.

I am a BACP registered counsellor with a Masters in Relationship Therapy. I specialise in couples counselling, family counselling and individual psychotherapy. We all have times in our life when extra support can be really helpful and there is real value in talking to a professional who has the training, experience and expertise to understand what you might be going through. My practice offers a safe and calm place where you can talk openly and freely about any issues that may be troubling you.

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.

I'm an experienced counsellor. Working with individuals and couples.I offer a safe, confidential and non judgemental space where you can talk to me about anything, whether it is your current situation that is troubling you or something that happened in the past. By listening and paying close attention to what you are saying I gain insight into your world. Together we unravel any confused thoughts, feelings and beliefs, helping you develop a greater understanding of yourself, your life and your relationships. Working collaboratively with you, using encouragement and gentle challenging with a strong sense of respect and autonomy.

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.

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.

You know something isn’t right in your life, but you don’t quite know where to begin to get help. Maybe the idea of speaking with somebody feels a little daunting, or you’re concerned you won’t be able to find the words, or they won’t understand where you’re coming from. This is absolutely normal, and is what most people feel before the call a therapist to get help. Even if you’ve been to counselling and psychotherapy before, the thought of explaining your story yet again might fill you with dread. What you could really do with is somebody that gets it, that you can feel comfortable with, that can help you feel understood, quickly.

I work with those struggling with self-destructive behaviour, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder and eating disorders. By uniting the person-centred approach alongside dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) I work alongside you within the therapeutic relationship, practising new life skills seeking to identify, accept and change negative thinking patterns by looking at four key areas: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation and Interpersonal Relationships. The aim is to support individuals find new ways to manage painful emotions and decrease conflict in life.

I am a Relate-trained couple counsellor with more than 10 years' experience. I work with couples and individuals who want to explore their relationship. The following are some of the areas where couples counselling can be helpful: when you feel distant from each other and want to regain a sense of closeness and connection; when you are aware of negative patterns; when you find yourselves in the same difficult place when you try to talk to one another; if you are struggling to rebuild trust and reconcile, for example after an affair.

I am an experienced Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor, this means I create an individual, personalised approach that is specific to your needs. As a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy I am able to work with male or female clients, couples and regularly help young people from the age of 12 and above. We all have times in our lives when we feel we are unable to cope, or things get on top of us, this is when counselling can really help. Often we feel stuck and would like to move on from our present circumstances. Counselling helped me change my own life and is what inspired me to become a counsellor.

Do you feel overwhelmed, unsafe and lonely? Are you finding elements of your life a struggle and don't know where to turn? Can you no longer see the wood for the trees and have lost direction? Many people lose touch with the person they are supposed to be for many reasons and seek to find their true selves again but may just need a helping hand and support along the way. Counselling can be the first step back to removing the barriers which have kept you lost and help you back on the path you were intended to follow.

We are all human but can experience negative life circumstances that challenge our ability to navigate forwards with purpose and direction. I provide a sincere and empathic space where you can explore those life events and issues that are preventing you to reach your potential. You may need some simple tools to move forward or benefit from deeper exploration of what may consciously or unconsciously holding you back. My practice involves a range of person-centred and unique talking therapy approaches to help you move beyond the mist and into clarity. Investing in ourselves is sometimes the best way forward.

If you are struggling in your life in some way such as depression, anxiety or stress then counselling is a great step towards moving through those feelings and discovering the life you want to lead. There can be tremendous value in talking through your ideas, problems and feelings with a therapist who has the experience, training and expertise to help with what you are going through. Perhaps you would like to understand yourself better? Perhaps you are overloaded with your life and need support?

My experience ranges from working with vulnerable adults, dual diagnosis, homelessness, teenagers/ young adults, families and couples. It is important that whoever you seek help from you give yourself the chance to work through your issues and become your own scientist. I will never tell you what to do but help guide you and explore your issues together to help you achieve your goals. My style varies as an integrative therapist as I am able to use many different therapeutic approaches depending on the presenting issue. I have an enhanced DBS for Adults & Children. I'm adequately insured.

Taking the first steps towards getting the support you need is often daunting so feel good about finding the courage to do so. I hope that you find the information you need to help in choosing the right therapist to walk alongside you whatever it is that has brought you to this moment. When life presents us with challenges it is often comforting to talk these through with family and friends, but sometimes this is just not possible. Perhaps you feel that your problem would be a burden to others, maybe the issue involves those closest to you and is embarrassing or difficult to talk about. You will want to be listened to, empathically.

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!

Do you want to overcome Anxiety, PTSD, OCD or a Phobia? Anxiety can be exhausting and lead to feeling low or depressed. If you want to take back control and work in a tailored way to suit your personality, you are welcome to a free phone or in person consultation. Talking things through is helpful but I also have many techniques that I can teach you to help you change unhelpful patterns in your thinking and behaviour.

Hello and thank you for viewing my profile. I offer a safe and welcoming environment where change can occur. I understand that taking the first step to finding the right counsellor for you can be a daunting experience. However if you take this first step and get in touch, I would be pleased to answer any questions you may have. As a qualified and skilled counsellor I believe each of us is unique. Our feelings and experiences are completely individual to us. As a counsellor I bear witness to those feelings and experiences which can be difficult to explore or verbalize.