Education and Learning Disabilities Counselling in Derby
I previously worked in mental health and with learning disabilities.
I have 6 years counselling experience working with a wide range of clients and presenting issues. I work in an integrative way, using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment Theory and a Person Centred Approach. I am Trauma informed and Eating Disorder informed. I am Neurodivergent and have a long term health condition & help others to manage with theirs.
I previously worked in mental health and with learning disabilities.
I have 6 years counselling experience working with a wide range of clients and presenting issues. I work in an integrative way, using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment Theory and a Person Centred Approach. I am Trauma informed and Eating Disorder informed. I am Neurodivergent and have a long term health condition & help others to manage with theirs.
My name is Sara, I am a dance movement psychotherapist and creative clinical supervisor. I specialise in working with people who have been affected by brain injury or stroke and I am currently studying for a PhD in the family experience of brain injury. Although this is my specialism my experience spans working with people of all ages and abilities who are neurodiverse, have had a brain injury or stroke and disability. I work in a trauma-informed humanistic way, meaning I work with you from where you are at and build a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship, this is fundamental to working through your issues effectively.
My name is Sara, I am a dance movement psychotherapist and creative clinical supervisor. I specialise in working with people who have been affected by brain injury or stroke and I am currently studying for a PhD in the family experience of brain injury. Although this is my specialism my experience spans working with people of all ages and abilities who are neurodiverse, have had a brain injury or stroke and disability. I work in a trauma-informed humanistic way, meaning I work with you from where you are at and build a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship, this is fundamental to working through your issues effectively.
No matter what your age, we all need someone who will listen, but sometimes we need someone that not only listens, but can help us to explore and understand the difficulties we may find in our lives. 'Listening is often the only thing needed to help someone' unknown
No matter what your age, we all need someone who will listen, but sometimes we need someone that not only listens, but can help us to explore and understand the difficulties we may find in our lives. 'Listening is often the only thing needed to help someone' unknown
Therapy + Mental health assessment + Consultation. Are you worried about your child’s emotional wellbeing? Have they had some changes in their mood or behaviour that worries you? Or maybe stress and anxiety is getting in the way of them achieving their potential or enjoying their life? You might be doubting yourself as a parent or feel exhausted trying to find the right support. At The Child Psychology Hub we offer specialist clinical psychology assessment and therapy to children and their families. www.thechildpsychologyhub.co.uk
Therapy + Mental health assessment + Consultation. Are you worried about your child’s emotional wellbeing? Have they had some changes in their mood or behaviour that worries you? Or maybe stress and anxiety is getting in the way of them achieving their potential or enjoying their life? You might be doubting yourself as a parent or feel exhausted trying to find the right support. At The Child Psychology Hub we offer specialist clinical psychology assessment and therapy to children and their families. www.thechildpsychologyhub.co.uk
I am Miricia, an experienced, fully qualified BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist. I have many years' experience in the mental health field along with formal training that provides me with a solid foundation to practice as an integrative counsellor. I have worked in private practise, businesses, charities, schools and have also featured on BBC Radio Two. In addition to my private practice I have experience in various mental health settings, having worked in the mental health field for the NHS in London, and as a counsellor for various employee assistance programmes and voluntary community counselling services.
I am Miricia, an experienced, fully qualified BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist. I have many years' experience in the mental health field along with formal training that provides me with a solid foundation to practice as an integrative counsellor. I have worked in private practise, businesses, charities, schools and have also featured on BBC Radio Two. In addition to my private practice I have experience in various mental health settings, having worked in the mental health field for the NHS in London, and as a counsellor for various employee assistance programmes and voluntary community counselling services.
My goal is to help and support you to develop healthy coping strategies, become more self-aware and experience personal growth. I offer tailor-made therapy that is as individual and unique as you are. Therapy shouldn't just benefit you whilst in session but continue to support you outside of the sessions too. This is achieved by using a combination of talking therapy, worksheets and practical exercises. You can always call me if you are struggling in between sessions. Do you invest more time, love and attention in others than yourself? Then perhaps it is time for you to invest in yourself.
My goal is to help and support you to develop healthy coping strategies, become more self-aware and experience personal growth. I offer tailor-made therapy that is as individual and unique as you are. Therapy shouldn't just benefit you whilst in session but continue to support you outside of the sessions too. This is achieved by using a combination of talking therapy, worksheets and practical exercises. You can always call me if you are struggling in between sessions. Do you invest more time, love and attention in others than yourself? Then perhaps it is time for you to invest in yourself.
Hi I am Jas. I am a Psychotherapist that is dedicated to helping you feel like yourself again. Even if you don't know what that is anymore, we will get there!
Hi I am Jas. I am a Psychotherapist that is dedicated to helping you feel like yourself again. Even if you don't know what that is anymore, we will get there!
Hello, I’m Grace-Anne, thank you for visiting my profile.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're anxious, stuck, or carrying emotional pain you don’t fully understand. You maybe searching for clarity, relief, or simply to feel more like yourself again. I work with adults who are ready to explore their experiences, deepen self-awareness, and move toward lasting personal change. Together, we’ll uncover what’s holding you back and work at a pace that feels safe, respectful, and supportive.
Hello, I’m Grace-Anne, thank you for visiting my profile.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're anxious, stuck, or carrying emotional pain you don’t fully understand. You maybe searching for clarity, relief, or simply to feel more like yourself again. I work with adults who are ready to explore their experiences, deepen self-awareness, and move toward lasting personal change. Together, we’ll uncover what’s holding you back and work at a pace that feels safe, respectful, and supportive.
I am a Clinical Psychologist based in Derbyshire. I help adults and young people with psychological and emotional difficulties including depression, anxiety, trauma, work related stress, psychosexual difficulties, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, physical health difficulties and adjustment to major life events. My main focus is providing psychological assessment and treatment. I help support clients with a wide range of difficulties, from mild through to severe and longstanding. I can offer many modes of therapy including; CBT, EMDR, integrative, systemic and psychosexual.
I am a Clinical Psychologist based in Derbyshire. I help adults and young people with psychological and emotional difficulties including depression, anxiety, trauma, work related stress, psychosexual difficulties, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, physical health difficulties and adjustment to major life events. My main focus is providing psychological assessment and treatment. I help support clients with a wide range of difficulties, from mild through to severe and longstanding. I can offer many modes of therapy including; CBT, EMDR, integrative, systemic and psychosexual.
My name is Linda Mafuta and I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I have experience of working in the mental health services for 17 years and I have been working for the NHS over the last 7 years as a Counsellor. I work with Individual adults as well as Couples. Sometimes we may feel alone, overwhelmed or just struggle to discuss what is going in our lives with our family, friends or loved ones. Whether you come to therapy as an individual or a couple.
My name is Linda Mafuta and I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I have experience of working in the mental health services for 17 years and I have been working for the NHS over the last 7 years as a Counsellor. I work with Individual adults as well as Couples. Sometimes we may feel alone, overwhelmed or just struggle to discuss what is going in our lives with our family, friends or loved ones. Whether you come to therapy as an individual or a couple.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in the NHS and private sector. I specialise in supporting the families of neurodiverse children and young people to understand their differences, to develop better relationships and to lead happier, more fulfilled lives. Clinical services include: neurodevelopmental & family assessment; autism assessment; ADHD assessment; assessment of intellectual ability; and brief neurodevelopmental intervention. I offer most of these services online for clients throughout the UK. For more information about my services, fees and cinical approach, please visit www.vicandas.com
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in the NHS and private sector. I specialise in supporting the families of neurodiverse children and young people to understand their differences, to develop better relationships and to lead happier, more fulfilled lives. Clinical services include: neurodevelopmental & family assessment; autism assessment; ADHD assessment; assessment of intellectual ability; and brief neurodevelopmental intervention. I offer most of these services online for clients throughout the UK. For more information about my services, fees and cinical approach, please visit www.vicandas.com
Hello, I’m Preya, and I’m here to support you on your therapeutic journey. Whether this is your first step toward therapy or you’ve been on this path for a while, I offer a safe, compassionate space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I understand that each person’s journey is unique, and I value the individual differences that shape who we are. I believe you are the expert of your own experience, and together, we will empower you to navigate life’s challenges, build emotional resilience, and work toward your personal goals—both within therapy and beyond.
Hello, I’m Preya, and I’m here to support you on your therapeutic journey. Whether this is your first step toward therapy or you’ve been on this path for a while, I offer a safe, compassionate space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I understand that each person’s journey is unique, and I value the individual differences that shape who we are. I believe you are the expert of your own experience, and together, we will empower you to navigate life’s challenges, build emotional resilience, and work toward your personal goals—both within therapy and beyond.
Deciding to come for counselling can be a hard decision to make however, it can be very beneficial in improving how you think and feel about the difficulty that you are experiencing enabling you to find a solution that best suits your needs. My aim is to offer a service that is unique to you by actively listening to your concerns in a safe environment that is genuine, understanding and accepting: I acknowledge that it takes courage to ask for this support. I have worked with a variety of different clients, all in different ways, where I endeavour to meet their needs just as I would endeavour to meet yours.
Deciding to come for counselling can be a hard decision to make however, it can be very beneficial in improving how you think and feel about the difficulty that you are experiencing enabling you to find a solution that best suits your needs. My aim is to offer a service that is unique to you by actively listening to your concerns in a safe environment that is genuine, understanding and accepting: I acknowledge that it takes courage to ask for this support. I have worked with a variety of different clients, all in different ways, where I endeavour to meet their needs just as I would endeavour to meet yours.
Hello my name is Debra. Would you like a quiet and relaxed space where you can begin to explore whatever is on your mind. I am committed to providing confidentiality and empathy in a non-judgmental and safe environment to help you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences and feel empowered in your chosen way forward. Counselling can help with many problems such as anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, disability, life stages, changes and adjustments and help with self-esteem and confidence feelings and other personal issues. I qualified as a Counsellor in 2003 and work in a person centred way.
Hello my name is Debra. Would you like a quiet and relaxed space where you can begin to explore whatever is on your mind. I am committed to providing confidentiality and empathy in a non-judgmental and safe environment to help you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences and feel empowered in your chosen way forward. Counselling can help with many problems such as anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, disability, life stages, changes and adjustments and help with self-esteem and confidence feelings and other personal issues. I qualified as a Counsellor in 2003 and work in a person centred way.
At the heart of my practice is the emphasis on building a warm, safe and empathic therapeutic relationship based on acceptance and trust within a non judgemental and nurturing environment. I offer a safe space for you to explore your emotions to what is happening, or what has happened in your life and how this is affecting you in the present. I believe you are the expert of you and have all the capabilities to find your own way through your problems with my support, to build confidence within and facilitate personal growth.
At the heart of my practice is the emphasis on building a warm, safe and empathic therapeutic relationship based on acceptance and trust within a non judgemental and nurturing environment. I offer a safe space for you to explore your emotions to what is happening, or what has happened in your life and how this is affecting you in the present. I believe you are the expert of you and have all the capabilities to find your own way through your problems with my support, to build confidence within and facilitate personal growth.
Human givens practitioners offer practical, solution-focused help that deals with mental and emotional distress in the here and now. They won’t waste time just endlessly listening to you or attempting to dredge up real or imagined miserable memories from the past. Nor do they deal in time-wasting so-called voyages of ‘self-discovery’… Their psychotherapy training ensures that they have a sound body of evidence-based knowledge and the proven skills to help both adults and children as quickly as possible with a wide variety of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Human givens practitioners offer practical, solution-focused help that deals with mental and emotional distress in the here and now. They won’t waste time just endlessly listening to you or attempting to dredge up real or imagined miserable memories from the past. Nor do they deal in time-wasting so-called voyages of ‘self-discovery’… Their psychotherapy training ensures that they have a sound body of evidence-based knowledge and the proven skills to help both adults and children as quickly as possible with a wide variety of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Offering individual and couples therapy, I provide a compassionate, confidential space to navigate life’s challenges and work through past or present trauma. Whether you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or uncertain, I am here to support you. My approach is empathetic and non-judgmental, focused on helping you explore and embrace growth and change. I specialise in working with trauma using attachment-focused EMDR, helping you process difficult experiences and regain a sense of control and balance. Together, we’ll address your concerns, build on your strengths, and create meaningful progress toward a fulfilling life.
Offering individual and couples therapy, I provide a compassionate, confidential space to navigate life’s challenges and work through past or present trauma. Whether you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or uncertain, I am here to support you. My approach is empathetic and non-judgmental, focused on helping you explore and embrace growth and change. I specialise in working with trauma using attachment-focused EMDR, helping you process difficult experiences and regain a sense of control and balance. Together, we’ll address your concerns, build on your strengths, and create meaningful progress toward a fulfilling life.
I am an integrative counsellor, adapting to your individuality by blending multiple methods and theories including (but not limited to) person-centred therapy, attachment theory, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and compassion focused therapy.
I am an integrative counsellor, adapting to your individuality by blending multiple methods and theories including (but not limited to) person-centred therapy, attachment theory, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and compassion focused therapy.
Hi, I'm looking forward to hearing from you! I want to hear your concerns and support you to work towards the things that are most important in your life. I feel that therapy should happen in a friendly, nurturing space in which you feel safe and comfortable to bring anything you want to talk about and work on. I usually suggest exercises and other resources to complete in between sessions in order to keep the work progressing. As an Accredited EMDR Therapist as well as a clinical psychologist, I am able to use the therapy approach most appropriate for your concerns.
Hi, I'm looking forward to hearing from you! I want to hear your concerns and support you to work towards the things that are most important in your life. I feel that therapy should happen in a friendly, nurturing space in which you feel safe and comfortable to bring anything you want to talk about and work on. I usually suggest exercises and other resources to complete in between sessions in order to keep the work progressing. As an Accredited EMDR Therapist as well as a clinical psychologist, I am able to use the therapy approach most appropriate for your concerns.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when anxiety, self-doubt, or big changes make it hard to know what’s next. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, build confidence, and figure things out at your own pace. My approach is person-centred, meaning I’ll work with you in a way that fits your needs—not a one-size-fits-all solution. I also have experience supporting neurodivergent clients, offering a space that feels safe, accepting, and flexible. Whether you're feeling stuck or just need someone to talk to, I'm here to help.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when anxiety, self-doubt, or big changes make it hard to know what’s next. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, build confidence, and figure things out at your own pace. My approach is person-centred, meaning I’ll work with you in a way that fits your needs—not a one-size-fits-all solution. I also have experience supporting neurodivergent clients, offering a space that feels safe, accepting, and flexible. Whether you're feeling stuck or just need someone to talk to, I'm here to help.
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Education and Learning Disabilities Counsellors
How effective is treatment for learning disabilities?
When initiated early and tailored to a child’s specific needs, learning disability treatment can be quite effective at helping a child cope with their disability, though its exact efficacy may depend on the severity of symptoms and whether comorbid disorders exist. Less is known about treatment initiated in adulthood, but it is certainly possible that an adult with a learning disability will see some improvement—or at the very least, identify workarounds and accommodations that could make symptoms less burdensome in day-to-day life.
When should someone seek treatment for learning disabilities?
It’s best to seek treatment as early as possible. Because learning disabilities often go unnoticed until a child starts school, or even until they’re a few years along, regular check-ins with teachers and doctors can help parents determine whether children are meeting milestones and keeping up with peers or whether an evaluation for learning disabilities may be warranted. And although earlier is always better, it’s never too late to be evaluated for learning disabilities and to seek treatment.
What happens if learning disabilities are left untreated?
Undiagnosed and untreated learning disabilities can be a source of significant frustration and shame for a child, who may feel that their challenges stem from a lack of intelligence or willpower. Such feelings can trigger low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety, which may push a child toward risky behaviors, including substance use. In adulthood, untreated learning disabilities can interfere with career success, and lingering feelings of self-doubt and shame can negatively affect someone’s mental health.
Are there medications for learning disabilities?
Currently, there are no medications designed to treat specific learning disabilities such as dysgraphia or dyscalculia. However, someone with a learning disability may be prescribed medication for a comorbid condition, such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, which may have positive downstream effects on their learning disability; for example, a child with both ADHD and dyslexia may find that they’re better able to focus on their reading exercises after being prescribed a stimulant medication.