Counselling in Colchester
Welcome, my name is Gemma, I am a Psychodynamic Therapist.
Psychodynamic Therapy provides a client led space where you can build awareness and understanding of your thoughts and feelings. Paying attention to how your childhood experiences and early relationships shape how you think, feel, act and affect the choices you have made in the past and present. I provide a non-judgemental space where you can learn how to respond, rather than react to what life deals you, which can strengthen your communication and relationship with yourself and others.
Welcome, my name is Gemma, I am a Psychodynamic Therapist.
Psychodynamic Therapy provides a client led space where you can build awareness and understanding of your thoughts and feelings. Paying attention to how your childhood experiences and early relationships shape how you think, feel, act and affect the choices you have made in the past and present. I provide a non-judgemental space where you can learn how to respond, rather than react to what life deals you, which can strengthen your communication and relationship with yourself and others.
I am passionate in helping people find a happier way of being with greater fulfilment in their life. Whatever is causing you difficulty, I believe that things can be different for you. You may feel any mix of feelings that impact your life and relationships negatively. Any are valid and, I feel, are a communication to what may be going on within. I offer compassion and understanding without any judgement in a space in which we can truly get to know what is difficult. In this space we can gently explore anything that troubles you so that we may work through any issues together, no matter how big or small you feel it is.
I am passionate in helping people find a happier way of being with greater fulfilment in their life. Whatever is causing you difficulty, I believe that things can be different for you. You may feel any mix of feelings that impact your life and relationships negatively. Any are valid and, I feel, are a communication to what may be going on within. I offer compassion and understanding without any judgement in a space in which we can truly get to know what is difficult. In this space we can gently explore anything that troubles you so that we may work through any issues together, no matter how big or small you feel it is.
Hi, I’m Kathryn. I offer a steady, supportive space where you can begin to make sense of what’s going on for you.
I work with adults who may be feeling anxious, low in mood or confidence, overwhelmed, or unsure of themselves. Some come with a clear reason, while others have a sense something isn’t quite right, or that life could feel easier.
Life can feel challenging when you’re juggling family, work, or relationships. You might notice yourself feeling anxious, low in mood or confidence, more irritable than usual, or as though life is asking more of you than you have to give. Or maybe you just feel stuck.
Hi, I’m Kathryn. I offer a steady, supportive space where you can begin to make sense of what’s going on for you.
I work with adults who may be feeling anxious, low in mood or confidence, overwhelmed, or unsure of themselves. Some come with a clear reason, while others have a sense something isn’t quite right, or that life could feel easier.
Life can feel challenging when you’re juggling family, work, or relationships. You might notice yourself feeling anxious, low in mood or confidence, more irritable than usual, or as though life is asking more of you than you have to give. Or maybe you just feel stuck.
It can feel daunting to reach out for support so if you're here reading this, you've already taken an empowering first step.
My name is Katie and I’m a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I use an integrative approach combining Person-Centred support, Psychodynamic insight and CBT techniques, as well as Inner Child, Hypnotherapy, Creative and Play Therapy. Working with a range of different modalities means I adapt to what suits YOU best.
I work with adults, children and young people, supporting a range of different needs, issues, challenges and experiences.
It can feel daunting to reach out for support so if you're here reading this, you've already taken an empowering first step.
My name is Katie and I’m a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I use an integrative approach combining Person-Centred support, Psychodynamic insight and CBT techniques, as well as Inner Child, Hypnotherapy, Creative and Play Therapy. Working with a range of different modalities means I adapt to what suits YOU best.
I work with adults, children and young people, supporting a range of different needs, issues, challenges and experiences.
I work with people who have experienced trauma, difficult relationships, childhood adversity, loss, or significant life events that continue to affect their wellbeing. Many feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or struggle to understand why they react the way they do. With over 17 years in mental health services & 9 years in specialist trauma services, I offer a compassionate, trauma-informed and attachment-focused space to help you make sense of your experiences, process what has happened, & move towards lasting change. I’m here to sit with you through those difficult feelings, & hold hope for you when you don’t feel able to.
I work with people who have experienced trauma, difficult relationships, childhood adversity, loss, or significant life events that continue to affect their wellbeing. Many feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or struggle to understand why they react the way they do. With over 17 years in mental health services & 9 years in specialist trauma services, I offer a compassionate, trauma-informed and attachment-focused space to help you make sense of your experiences, process what has happened, & move towards lasting change. I’m here to sit with you through those difficult feelings, & hold hope for you when you don’t feel able to.
English-speaking psychotherapist, couples and sex therapist based in Fuengirola, Costa del Sol. I support individuals and couples dealing with relationship issues, intimacy concerns, anxiety, communication difficulties, and life transitions. I offer confidential, compassionate therapy sessions both face-to-face in Fuengirola and online for clients across Spain and internationally. Appointments available for expats, digital nomads, and English-speaking residents seeking professional psychological support
English-speaking psychotherapist, couples and sex therapist based in Fuengirola, Costa del Sol. I support individuals and couples dealing with relationship issues, intimacy concerns, anxiety, communication difficulties, and life transitions. I offer confidential, compassionate therapy sessions both face-to-face in Fuengirola and online for clients across Spain and internationally. Appointments available for expats, digital nomads, and English-speaking residents seeking professional psychological support
My priority is always to understand you - your goals, challenges, and aspirations - so that we can create meaningful, lasting change together. I am passionate about making a difference in your life, whether that means helping you overcome pain, stress and trauma or supporting you in building resilience and reaching your fullest potential!
I have worked extensively with people impacted by addiction, bereavement trauma and other major life changes, using a range of therapeutic techniques to provide comprehensive support. My approach will be tailored to you, continuously adapting to your evolving needs.
My priority is always to understand you - your goals, challenges, and aspirations - so that we can create meaningful, lasting change together. I am passionate about making a difference in your life, whether that means helping you overcome pain, stress and trauma or supporting you in building resilience and reaching your fullest potential!
I have worked extensively with people impacted by addiction, bereavement trauma and other major life changes, using a range of therapeutic techniques to provide comprehensive support. My approach will be tailored to you, continuously adapting to your evolving needs.
I truly believe in the life-changing benefits of counselling and would encourage everyone to try it. We all need a space where we can process our feelings and thoughts clearly. Have you faced a lifetime of not feeling good enough, and would love to experience a better view of yourself? Facing a relationship breakdown? Suffering from high levels of anxiety? Maybe there is a big change in your life or a painful loss. Have you been trying to bury feelings of shame or hurt from something that happened years ago? Have you experienced a traumatic event or abuse and you just can't get rid of the impact of it, no matter how hard you try?
I truly believe in the life-changing benefits of counselling and would encourage everyone to try it. We all need a space where we can process our feelings and thoughts clearly. Have you faced a lifetime of not feeling good enough, and would love to experience a better view of yourself? Facing a relationship breakdown? Suffering from high levels of anxiety? Maybe there is a big change in your life or a painful loss. Have you been trying to bury feelings of shame or hurt from something that happened years ago? Have you experienced a traumatic event or abuse and you just can't get rid of the impact of it, no matter how hard you try?
If you are feeling lost or overwhelmed by past, present, or future concerns, I can offer a warm, non-judgmental space to explore these experiences at your own pace.
I have practiced therapeutically for over 7 years, and I am highly experienced in working across diverse socio-cultural backgrounds and settings- including the NHS and Third-sector organisations.
I have a BSc & MSc in Psychology, and I am nearing completion of my Doctoral Training in Counselling Psychology & Psychotherapy.
My clinical work is confidentially and robustly supported by a highly qualified and experienced Clinical Supervisior.
If you are feeling lost or overwhelmed by past, present, or future concerns, I can offer a warm, non-judgmental space to explore these experiences at your own pace.
I have practiced therapeutically for over 7 years, and I am highly experienced in working across diverse socio-cultural backgrounds and settings- including the NHS and Third-sector organisations.
I have a BSc & MSc in Psychology, and I am nearing completion of my Doctoral Training in Counselling Psychology & Psychotherapy.
My clinical work is confidentially and robustly supported by a highly qualified and experienced Clinical Supervisior.
I offer counselling mainly to those who suffer from depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, family issues, mental, physical, emotional, spiritual or sexual abuse including trauma. My goal is to help the individual to find their own solutions to their problems through active listening, help the person to see the situation more clearly and objectively and enable the client to take responsibility for their own lives and make their own decisions. I have a passion for helping marriages in crisis and have a heart for victims of all sorts of abuse, mainly emotional, sexual and spiritual. I also counsel in French.
I offer counselling mainly to those who suffer from depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, family issues, mental, physical, emotional, spiritual or sexual abuse including trauma. My goal is to help the individual to find their own solutions to their problems through active listening, help the person to see the situation more clearly and objectively and enable the client to take responsibility for their own lives and make their own decisions. I have a passion for helping marriages in crisis and have a heart for victims of all sorts of abuse, mainly emotional, sexual and spiritual. I also counsel in French.
As a fully qualified Person-centred counsellor/psychotherapist I work closely within the realities each client is living. I hold a strong ethos that every client is unique, irrespective of diagnosis or life challenges, and I believe that every client can find self-acceptance and change through therapy. As a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I work within and am bound by their ethical framework, maintaining client autonomy and care at all times.
As a fully qualified Person-centred counsellor/psychotherapist I work closely within the realities each client is living. I hold a strong ethos that every client is unique, irrespective of diagnosis or life challenges, and I believe that every client can find self-acceptance and change through therapy. As a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I work within and am bound by their ethical framework, maintaining client autonomy and care at all times.
I have day time and evening online availability and can accommodate shift working.... I offer a calm and confidential space for you to share and explore your thoughts and feelings; allowing you to talk about whatever is on your mind as honestly as you can. I have a welcoming and down to earth approach and will work with you and help you explore and untangle your fears or worries. I work with a wide variety of emotional difficulties, mental health challenges and relationship issues including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, adult and childhood trauma, and relationship / family difficulties.
I have day time and evening online availability and can accommodate shift working.... I offer a calm and confidential space for you to share and explore your thoughts and feelings; allowing you to talk about whatever is on your mind as honestly as you can. I have a welcoming and down to earth approach and will work with you and help you explore and untangle your fears or worries. I work with a wide variety of emotional difficulties, mental health challenges and relationship issues including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, adult and childhood trauma, and relationship / family difficulties.
I am particularly interested in the way that things that go wrong in childhood can bite us as adults - it might show as low self esteem, high anxiety levels, feeling overwhelmed by things you could deal with once.
If there's a residue of pain from earlier in your life that is causing you problems now - maybe relationship issues, or perhaps you can't grieve for someone you've lost, or you simply feel that life is too much - we can work with that.
You will decide what your aims are - but maybe a life lived in colour and ease would be a good start.
I am particularly interested in the way that things that go wrong in childhood can bite us as adults - it might show as low self esteem, high anxiety levels, feeling overwhelmed by things you could deal with once.
If there's a residue of pain from earlier in your life that is causing you problems now - maybe relationship issues, or perhaps you can't grieve for someone you've lost, or you simply feel that life is too much - we can work with that.
You will decide what your aims are - but maybe a life lived in colour and ease would be a good start.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from trying to cope with difficulties they don’t fully understand. Some are exploring whether they may be autistic and are seeking a thoughtful adult autism assessment to better understand themselves. Others are struggling with the impact of past experiences or trauma and want support to process these using approaches such as EMDR. Many have spent years masking or managing alone and are looking for a supportive space to gain clarity, reduce distress, and move forward with greater self-understanding and compassion.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from trying to cope with difficulties they don’t fully understand. Some are exploring whether they may be autistic and are seeking a thoughtful adult autism assessment to better understand themselves. Others are struggling with the impact of past experiences or trauma and want support to process these using approaches such as EMDR. Many have spent years masking or managing alone and are looking for a supportive space to gain clarity, reduce distress, and move forward with greater self-understanding and compassion.
I am a qualified, integrative counsellor and registered member of the BACP. My training enables me to work using a number of approaches so that I can tailor your sessions to meet your individual needs. We are all different, have different backgrounds, lives and experiences that have shaped us into who we are and how we see the world, so it’s really important that your counselling sessions are shaped around your individual needs and tailored to be most beneficial to you.
I am a qualified, integrative counsellor and registered member of the BACP. My training enables me to work using a number of approaches so that I can tailor your sessions to meet your individual needs. We are all different, have different backgrounds, lives and experiences that have shaped us into who we are and how we see the world, so it’s really important that your counselling sessions are shaped around your individual needs and tailored to be most beneficial to you.
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.
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.
My clients are individuals, couples, or families (ages 6 to 65+) seeking profound change over months/years. They present with acute Anxiety, Depression, or Trauma/PTSD, complex problems, or nonspecific dissatisfaction. They need a robust therapeutic alliance and tailored support to find clarity, relief, and unlock their inherent potential.
My clients are individuals, couples, or families (ages 6 to 65+) seeking profound change over months/years. They present with acute Anxiety, Depression, or Trauma/PTSD, complex problems, or nonspecific dissatisfaction. They need a robust therapeutic alliance and tailored support to find clarity, relief, and unlock their inherent potential.
I work with children, young people and adults. I provide a safe and trusting space to enable my clients to explore what it is that has brought them to counselling. I believe in empowering my clients so they explore their feelings and experiences, to work towards liberating themselves from these restricting and overwhelming feelings in order to live a happier life, with more self worth and confidence.
I work with children, young people and adults. I provide a safe and trusting space to enable my clients to explore what it is that has brought them to counselling. I believe in empowering my clients so they explore their feelings and experiences, to work towards liberating themselves from these restricting and overwhelming feelings in order to live a happier life, with more self worth and confidence.
I am a BACP registered Integrative Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor (Supervision - £50 per 50 minutes, £70 per 1.5hrs) and a member of the BPS. I am qualified in Person-Centred Counselling, CBT & Psychodynamics.
I am fully trained in EMDR therapy (£70 per 50 min, £370 for block of 6 sessions). I have helped many clients who have had a diagnosis of PTSD and extreme anxiety, to overcome their trauma and markedly reduce their anxiety.
I specialise in Relationship and Family Counselling, Dementia, anxiety, depression, work-related stress and breakdowns. I also have vast experience of bereavement counselling.
I am a BACP registered Integrative Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor (Supervision - £50 per 50 minutes, £70 per 1.5hrs) and a member of the BPS. I am qualified in Person-Centred Counselling, CBT & Psychodynamics.
I am fully trained in EMDR therapy (£70 per 50 min, £370 for block of 6 sessions). I have helped many clients who have had a diagnosis of PTSD and extreme anxiety, to overcome their trauma and markedly reduce their anxiety.
I specialise in Relationship and Family Counselling, Dementia, anxiety, depression, work-related stress and breakdowns. I also have vast experience of bereavement counselling.
Life can be challenging and difficult to navigate at times. We can find ourselves lost, stuck or overwhelmed by our troubles and unsure of how to make sense of our feelings or find a way forward. Counselling can help as it provides a space within which to explore these issues with the support of a trained professional. It offers opportunity for insight and clarity, alongside personal growth, self-awareness and therapeutic change. When we are truly heard and understood, these difficult feelings can begin to seem more manageable and our worries no longer insurmountable.
Life can be challenging and difficult to navigate at times. We can find ourselves lost, stuck or overwhelmed by our troubles and unsure of how to make sense of our feelings or find a way forward. Counselling can help as it provides a space within which to explore these issues with the support of a trained professional. It offers opportunity for insight and clarity, alongside personal growth, self-awareness and therapeutic change. When we are truly heard and understood, these difficult feelings can begin to seem more manageable and our worries no longer insurmountable.
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- Clacton-on-Sea
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- Witham
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Number of Counsellors in Colchester
100+
Average cost per session
£60
Counsellors in Colchester who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 86% | Self Esteem |
| 84% | Depression |
| 79% | Stress |
| 78% | Relationship Issues |
| 66% | Bereavement |
| 63% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 75% | Bupa |
| 73% | Aviva |
| 63% | AXA PPP |
How Counsellors in Colchester see their clients
| 85% | In Person and Online | |
| 15% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 81% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |