Vitality Counselling in Colchester
Are you feeling low, anxious, tired, fed up or alone? Are you navigating challenges with relationships, or stuck in patterns of thinking or behaviour, hurt, unhappy or lost? Is something constantly on your mind, leaving you ill at ease? Or has something knocked you sideways? Are you finding your usual means to cope are not quite enough, or are you switching off, going into overdrive or turning to other strategies in order to keep going? Or are you often angry or critical, hurting or blaming others? Or are you sometimes left thinking you may as well give up or give in? Are you simply overwhelmed or needing help to find direction?
Are you feeling low, anxious, tired, fed up or alone? Are you navigating challenges with relationships, or stuck in patterns of thinking or behaviour, hurt, unhappy or lost? Is something constantly on your mind, leaving you ill at ease? Or has something knocked you sideways? Are you finding your usual means to cope are not quite enough, or are you switching off, going into overdrive or turning to other strategies in order to keep going? Or are you often angry or critical, hurting or blaming others? Or are you sometimes left thinking you may as well give up or give in? Are you simply overwhelmed or needing help to find direction?
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and have over 10 years experience offering psychological therapy services. I have worked with a wide variety of people, from all walks of life and ages and backgrounds in different therapeutic settings including private practice, within the NHS and the not-for-profit sector. I offer evidence-based therapy tailored to each individual’s needs for a range of difficulties, for example, anxiety, depression, excessive worry, trauma, anger, stress management, work issues, grief/loss or relationship problems.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and have over 10 years experience offering psychological therapy services. I have worked with a wide variety of people, from all walks of life and ages and backgrounds in different therapeutic settings including private practice, within the NHS and the not-for-profit sector. I offer evidence-based therapy tailored to each individual’s needs for a range of difficulties, for example, anxiety, depression, excessive worry, trauma, anger, stress management, work issues, grief/loss or relationship problems.
A warm, relational approach is the foundation of my work with children, young people and their parents. As an Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, I aim to enable each person to communicate and feel understood from the depth of their experience. This means finding each person's unique ways of expressing themselves, and tailoring my technique to meet them "where they're at". I create a safe space so that children and young people are able to bring their most painful feelings and thoughts out into the room with me. At the same time, humour and fun are important elements of my work.
A warm, relational approach is the foundation of my work with children, young people and their parents. As an Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, I aim to enable each person to communicate and feel understood from the depth of their experience. This means finding each person's unique ways of expressing themselves, and tailoring my technique to meet them "where they're at". I create a safe space so that children and young people are able to bring their most painful feelings and thoughts out into the room with me. At the same time, humour and fun are important elements of my work.
Ian West (Accred) Counsellor and Supervisor
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
3 Endorsed
Colchester CO1
I currently work with BUPA, AXA, Aviva, Vitality, and WPA insurance providers, I can provide receipts for you to submit for reimbursement.
I am an Accredited MBACP Registered Humanistic Integrative Counsellor & Counselling Supervisor with over 10 years of experience in working with individuals, and groups of all ages, sexual orientations and cultural backgrounds. I am based in Colchester CO1. Dependent on your presenting issues/needs I 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.
I currently work with BUPA, AXA, Aviva, Vitality, and WPA insurance providers, I can provide receipts for you to submit for reimbursement.
I am an Accredited MBACP Registered Humanistic Integrative Counsellor & Counselling Supervisor with over 10 years of experience in working with individuals, and groups of all ages, sexual orientations and cultural backgrounds. I am based in Colchester CO1. Dependent on your presenting issues/needs I 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.
Is your child or young person struggling emotionally? Are they shut down and difficult to reach? Do they seem to have lost some of their spark, energy or joy for life? They might be isolating in their room, resisting going out or refusing to attend school. They might be very anxious, rigid, controlling or unable to cope with any of the expectations placed on them. Do you sometimes feel like you walk on eggshells around them, trying to avoid triggering conflict, unsure whether they’ll be angry and reactive, low and tearful or just numb? Do you feel like you have no real idea what is causing their distress let alone how to help them?
Is your child or young person struggling emotionally? Are they shut down and difficult to reach? Do they seem to have lost some of their spark, energy or joy for life? They might be isolating in their room, resisting going out or refusing to attend school. They might be very anxious, rigid, controlling or unable to cope with any of the expectations placed on them. Do you sometimes feel like you walk on eggshells around them, trying to avoid triggering conflict, unsure whether they’ll be angry and reactive, low and tearful or just numb? Do you feel like you have no real idea what is causing their distress let alone how to help them?
I understand that sometimes it is difficult and daunting to know where to start when accessing support. I aim to help provide you with an understanding of your difficulties, your strengths and how to make changes to support your wellbeing. I aim to create a collaborative, safe, empathetic and non-judgmental space for our work.
I work in an integrative way using the following evidence based approaches:
- Compassion Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness
- EMDR
I support individuals who experience a range of difficulties such as, anxiety, stress, low mood, loss and trauma.
I understand that sometimes it is difficult and daunting to know where to start when accessing support. I aim to help provide you with an understanding of your difficulties, your strengths and how to make changes to support your wellbeing. I aim to create a collaborative, safe, empathetic and non-judgmental space for our work.
I work in an integrative way using the following evidence based approaches:
- Compassion Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness
- EMDR
I support individuals who experience a range of difficulties such as, anxiety, stress, low mood, loss and trauma.
I am a BACP Registered / Accredited therapist with over 30 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.
I am a BACP Registered / Accredited therapist with over 30 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.
Hello, I'm Liz. I'm a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist. I have experience working with people of all ages who are presenting with a wide range of emotional, behavioural and relationship issues, including low mood and anxiety; emotional regulation; the impact of stressful events and past trauma.
Hello, I'm Liz. I'm a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist. I have experience working with people of all ages who are presenting with a wide range of emotional, behavioural and relationship issues, including low mood and anxiety; emotional regulation; the impact of stressful events and past trauma.
Welcome! My name is James Ferguson and I am a highly experienced BABCP accredited psychotherapist specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Dessensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). I offer both in person and online sessions so we can create the ideal therapeutic space for you.
Many people benefit from having a safe and supportive space to speak about life's challenges, whilst working alongside a trusted clinician to explore these difficulties and feel empowered moving forward. This is exactly what I offer in my practice.
Welcome! My name is James Ferguson and I am a highly experienced BABCP accredited psychotherapist specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Dessensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). I offer both in person and online sessions so we can create the ideal therapeutic space for you.
Many people benefit from having a safe and supportive space to speak about life's challenges, whilst working alongside a trusted clinician to explore these difficulties and feel empowered moving forward. This is exactly what I offer in my practice.
Emotion can be overwhelming. You may feel pressure to change or feel unable to be true to yourself. Sometimes, past experiences can pull you down. You may feel shame or guilt, or feel completely lost. How would you feel if I told you that it is ok not to be ok, that your feelings are important and what you want from life matters? I work with people from all walks of life and I have had the privilege to witness the positive transformation and resilience that people have. You are not alone and I know change is possible.
Emotion can be overwhelming. You may feel pressure to change or feel unable to be true to yourself. Sometimes, past experiences can pull you down. You may feel shame or guilt, or feel completely lost. How would you feel if I told you that it is ok not to be ok, that your feelings are important and what you want from life matters? I work with people from all walks of life and I have had the privilege to witness the positive transformation and resilience that people have. You are not alone and I know change is possible.
My path to psychotherapy began in my own suffering — years confronting addiction and eating disorders before I ever sat in the therapist's chair. That experience, alongside 25 years of clinical practice at Harley Street, shapes how I work. I am a Jungian analyst with over 20 years of EMDR experience, and hold a Doctorate of Professional Practice — the only clinician in Europe with doctoral research on male eating disorders. Hazelden Foundation trained. Former clinical supervisor at Promis Recovery Centre for five years.
My path to psychotherapy began in my own suffering — years confronting addiction and eating disorders before I ever sat in the therapist's chair. That experience, alongside 25 years of clinical practice at Harley Street, shapes how I work. I am a Jungian analyst with over 20 years of EMDR experience, and hold a Doctorate of Professional Practice — the only clinician in Europe with doctoral research on male eating disorders. Hazelden Foundation trained. Former clinical supervisor at Promis Recovery Centre for five years.
I am a recognised provider with BUPA, Aviva, Aetna Global Benefits, Vitality Health, and AXA Healthcare.
You may appear composed and successful, yet beneath the surface feel an unrelenting pressure, cycles of stress, burnout, or emotion that no longer respond to willpower or routine solutions. Perhaps you’ve achieved much, yet something vital still feels unresolved. You may have tried therapy before, only to find it didn’t reach the depth you needed. I work with individuals who value insight, precision, and meaningful change. My specialisms include trauma therapy, EMDR, executive therapy, and addiction recovery.
I am a recognised provider with BUPA, Aviva, Aetna Global Benefits, Vitality Health, and AXA Healthcare.
You may appear composed and successful, yet beneath the surface feel an unrelenting pressure, cycles of stress, burnout, or emotion that no longer respond to willpower or routine solutions. Perhaps you’ve achieved much, yet something vital still feels unresolved. You may have tried therapy before, only to find it didn’t reach the depth you needed. I work with individuals who value insight, precision, and meaningful change. My specialisms include trauma therapy, EMDR, executive therapy, and addiction recovery.
I try to make therapy as available to as many people as I possible can. The cost of therapy can be quite steep so I keep my prices as low as I can so that more can access it. Therapy is about getting to where you want to be by making your own unique road map, so that you can use it again in the future if need be. I'm an Addiction Psychologist by trade, with 18 years of private practise behind me, but a lot of my work is helping many different age groups with problems such as OCD and PTSD etc. Please feel free to contact me and we can have a chat to see if i can be any help to you.
I try to make therapy as available to as many people as I possible can. The cost of therapy can be quite steep so I keep my prices as low as I can so that more can access it. Therapy is about getting to where you want to be by making your own unique road map, so that you can use it again in the future if need be. I'm an Addiction Psychologist by trade, with 18 years of private practise behind me, but a lot of my work is helping many different age groups with problems such as OCD and PTSD etc. Please feel free to contact me and we can have a chat to see if i can be any help to you.
If you’re here, something may not feel right. You might be managing anxiety that never fully switches off, carrying the weight of trauma, navigating relationship strain, or simply feeling stuck and exhausted.
I pride my practice on being down-to-earth, professional, non-judgmental and confidential. Therapy with me is structured and evidence-based, but never cold or overly clinical. Clients often say they value having a therapist who is steady, straightforward and genuinely human.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Some people come with clear goals; others just know they can’t keep going as they are.
If you’re here, something may not feel right. You might be managing anxiety that never fully switches off, carrying the weight of trauma, navigating relationship strain, or simply feeling stuck and exhausted.
I pride my practice on being down-to-earth, professional, non-judgmental and confidential. Therapy with me is structured and evidence-based, but never cold or overly clinical. Clients often say they value having a therapist who is steady, straightforward and genuinely human.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Some people come with clear goals; others just know they can’t keep going as they are.
Dr Tamara Scully - Stress and Anxiety Specialist
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Everyone faces challenges from time to time. This is important and helps us to grow and develop our resilience and wellbeing. However, sometimes life can feel tricky for prolonged periods of time and can leave us feeling overwhelmed and worried that things may never get any better. A clinical psychologist can support us to better understand the social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties we are experiencing. They can help us to develop our own resilience by introducing new ways of thinking about and managing situations that leaves us feeling less troubled and more content.
Everyone faces challenges from time to time. This is important and helps us to grow and develop our resilience and wellbeing. However, sometimes life can feel tricky for prolonged periods of time and can leave us feeling overwhelmed and worried that things may never get any better. A clinical psychologist can support us to better understand the social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties we are experiencing. They can help us to develop our own resilience by introducing new ways of thinking about and managing situations that leaves us feeling less troubled and more content.
Maybe you are struggling at present to understand why things are the way they are? Sometimes we can all get stuck in patterns of relating, both with ourselves and others, that are not the most helpful or productive. Sometimes this means our relationships might suffer, or our life, career and family choices. Having therapy with an experienced practitioner can help you. Therapy is about building a shared understanding of what you are facing. If you are struggling with trauma, family issues, career issues, relationships, abuse, coping difficulties, I can help. I am also happy working with children and adolescents
Maybe you are struggling at present to understand why things are the way they are? Sometimes we can all get stuck in patterns of relating, both with ourselves and others, that are not the most helpful or productive. Sometimes this means our relationships might suffer, or our life, career and family choices. Having therapy with an experienced practitioner can help you. Therapy is about building a shared understanding of what you are facing. If you are struggling with trauma, family issues, career issues, relationships, abuse, coping difficulties, I can help. I am also happy working with children and adolescents
On paper, your life works but something still feels off. Maybe you’re doing all the right things, but you’ve lost the spark. Perhaps you notice the same patterns repeating and you are ready to break free of them. Our sessions together can be a place to figure things out, to untangle the thoughts, emotions, and behaviours that have left you feeling lost, disconnected or uncertain.
I offer a warm, calm and compassionate space to help you understand yourself more deeply, reconnect with what matters, and create lasting change from the inside and out.
On paper, your life works but something still feels off. Maybe you’re doing all the right things, but you’ve lost the spark. Perhaps you notice the same patterns repeating and you are ready to break free of them. Our sessions together can be a place to figure things out, to untangle the thoughts, emotions, and behaviours that have left you feeling lost, disconnected or uncertain.
I offer a warm, calm and compassionate space to help you understand yourself more deeply, reconnect with what matters, and create lasting change from the inside and out.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist, registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC, Reg: PYL041023). For over a decade, I have worked in public healthcare settings in the UK and Ireland; helping people, of all ages, to cope with and recover from emotional and behavioural difficulties such as Attachment issues, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, phobias and the impact of Trauma/Developmental Trauma. My approach is warm, compassionate, and empathetic. I provide a supportive and confidential space for you to safely explore your difficulties and current needs.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist, registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC, Reg: PYL041023). For over a decade, I have worked in public healthcare settings in the UK and Ireland; helping people, of all ages, to cope with and recover from emotional and behavioural difficulties such as Attachment issues, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, phobias and the impact of Trauma/Developmental Trauma. My approach is warm, compassionate, and empathetic. I provide a supportive and confidential space for you to safely explore your difficulties and current needs.
Parenting can be one of life’s greatest joys, but it can also feel overwhelming, exhausting, and full of guilt or self-doubt. I work with parents who want to feel more in control of their emotions, more confident in their decisions, and more connected to their children and themselves.
Parenting can be one of life’s greatest joys, but it can also feel overwhelming, exhausting, and full of guilt or self-doubt. I work with parents who want to feel more in control of their emotions, more confident in their decisions, and more connected to their children and themselves.
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Are you struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress? Do you feel stuck and unsure how to help yourself? Perhaps you have tried everything you know to get yourself out of this rut, or dark hole, and nothing has worked? Cognitive-behavioural therapy is an evidence-based psychotherapy. In fact, it is the recommended treatment of choice for depression and anxiety. I welcome clients from all occupational backgrounds and from all over the UK. I offer both online and face to face CBT sessions.
Are you struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress? Do you feel stuck and unsure how to help yourself? Perhaps you have tried everything you know to get yourself out of this rut, or dark hole, and nothing has worked? Cognitive-behavioural therapy is an evidence-based psychotherapy. In fact, it is the recommended treatment of choice for depression and anxiety. I welcome clients from all occupational backgrounds and from all over the UK. I offer both online and face to face CBT sessions.
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