Aviva Counselling in Dereham
Hi, I’m Sophie, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in anxiety, OCD, phobias and trauma. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed by worry, intrusive thoughts, or patterns they can’t seem to break. You might find yourself overthinking, avoiding situations, replaying conversations, or feeling stuck in cycles of fear or self-criticism. Together we can find you some relief, but also explore and understand why this is happening and how to change it.
Hi, I’m Sophie, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in anxiety, OCD, phobias and trauma. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed by worry, intrusive thoughts, or patterns they can’t seem to break. You might find yourself overthinking, avoiding situations, replaying conversations, or feeling stuck in cycles of fear or self-criticism. Together we can find you some relief, but also explore and understand why this is happening and how to change it.
I am also registered with Aviva, AXA, Bupa, Cigna, and WPA.
I am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist, and an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner. If you're struggling with difficulties related to traumas or painful memories from the past, then I can help you to make sense of these and to understand why you're feeling overwhelmed. We can then process the painful memories and emotions to help you to feel calmer and more content. I have a particular interest in helping people with anxiety disorders (like OCD, social anxiety, health anxiety). I will help you to understand what keeps you stuck, and to build the confidence and skills to challenge yourself, and live the kind of life that you want to.
I am also registered with Aviva, AXA, Bupa, Cigna, and WPA.
I am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist, and an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner. If you're struggling with difficulties related to traumas or painful memories from the past, then I can help you to make sense of these and to understand why you're feeling overwhelmed. We can then process the painful memories and emotions to help you to feel calmer and more content. I have a particular interest in helping people with anxiety disorders (like OCD, social anxiety, health anxiety). I will help you to understand what keeps you stuck, and to build the confidence and skills to challenge yourself, and live the kind of life that you want to.
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I am a passionate, empathic, down to earth integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor; working with both individuals, aged 16 plus, and couples. I am trained in various modalities to tailor individualistic therapy. I fuse theory with a creative approach to enable work at greater depth, revealing disconnected parts of self and unmet needs. I work with a trauma and attachment informed approach and feel the relationship to be at the core of our work together. I have 25 years experience as a registered general nurse and a further 4 years in mental health, including low cost counselling and child and adolescent mental health services.
I am a passionate, empathic, down to earth integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor; working with both individuals, aged 16 plus, and couples. I am trained in various modalities to tailor individualistic therapy. I fuse theory with a creative approach to enable work at greater depth, revealing disconnected parts of self and unmet needs. I work with a trauma and attachment informed approach and feel the relationship to be at the core of our work together. I have 25 years experience as a registered general nurse and a further 4 years in mental health, including low cost counselling and child and adolescent mental health services.
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.
I care deeply about each person I have the privilege to support and am passionate about working collaboratively to help you feel more in control and find a sense of peace. With over 14 years’ experience as a psychotherapist, I’ve supported clients through a wide range of challenges including OCD, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, panic, depression, and trauma. I also have extensive experience in helping people manage chronic health conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Post-COVID Syndrome, Chronic Pain, Functional Neurological Disorder, migraines, vestibular dysfunction, and Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD).
I care deeply about each person I have the privilege to support and am passionate about working collaboratively to help you feel more in control and find a sense of peace. With over 14 years’ experience as a psychotherapist, I’ve supported clients through a wide range of challenges including OCD, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, panic, depression, and trauma. I also have extensive experience in helping people manage chronic health conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Post-COVID Syndrome, Chronic Pain, Functional Neurological Disorder, migraines, vestibular dysfunction, and Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD).
Do you ever feel worried, stuck, lost, hopeless, lonely, lethargic, anxious, unable to sleep – less able to cope with life? Does this affect your ability to enjoy relationships, work, everyday life? Most of us experience challenging times at various stages of our lives but we don’t have to be alone with this. Psychological therapy offers a safe place that helps you to understand and overcome your issues. I will work with you as a team to understand symptoms, underlying issues, their causes and maintenance specific to you. We will find ways forward to relieving symptoms and distress and improving your wellbeing.
Do you ever feel worried, stuck, lost, hopeless, lonely, lethargic, anxious, unable to sleep – less able to cope with life? Does this affect your ability to enjoy relationships, work, everyday life? Most of us experience challenging times at various stages of our lives but we don’t have to be alone with this. Psychological therapy offers a safe place that helps you to understand and overcome your issues. I will work with you as a team to understand symptoms, underlying issues, their causes and maintenance specific to you. We will find ways forward to relieving symptoms and distress and improving your wellbeing.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in physical health conditions. If you are finding aspects of life challenging due to living with a health condition or you are supporting a loved one living with a health condition, I may be able to support you. Starting therapy can feel rather daunting. This is why I offer a warm and compassionate approach in working with your difficulties together. I offer brief and targeted therapy focused on developing coping skills to enable you to live a meaningful life alongside the health condition. I can also support you with your wellbeing if you do not live with a health condition.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in physical health conditions. If you are finding aspects of life challenging due to living with a health condition or you are supporting a loved one living with a health condition, I may be able to support you. Starting therapy can feel rather daunting. This is why I offer a warm and compassionate approach in working with your difficulties together. I offer brief and targeted therapy focused on developing coping skills to enable you to live a meaningful life alongside the health condition. I can also support you with your wellbeing if you do not live with a health condition.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxious, depressing or negative thoughts and feelings that are making life difficult to enjoy? Do traumas or echoes from the past prevent you from moving forward and living happily. Are you feeling the pressure of family dynamics or grief at this time of year? Whether you need support with a specific issue or you're not quite sure what feels wrong, I can help. Take that first step by booking a free consultation phone call or send me an email to get a sense of how I work and what I may be able to offer you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxious, depressing or negative thoughts and feelings that are making life difficult to enjoy? Do traumas or echoes from the past prevent you from moving forward and living happily. Are you feeling the pressure of family dynamics or grief at this time of year? Whether you need support with a specific issue or you're not quite sure what feels wrong, I can help. Take that first step by booking a free consultation phone call or send me an email to get a sense of how I work and what I may be able to offer you.
I am a reflective and thoughtful practitioner with a passionate flair. I tailor treatment by drawing on various psychological models & love working with OCD, ADHD, relationships, women's issues, perfectionism and high pressure environments.
I am a reflective and thoughtful practitioner with a passionate flair. I tailor treatment by drawing on various psychological models & love working with OCD, ADHD, relationships, women's issues, perfectionism and high pressure environments.
Growing up is hard, and today’s world brings extra pressures for children and teens. Emotional struggles can show up as difficult behavior, anxiety, or unhealthy ways of coping, and it’s often hard for children to express what’s inside. I support families at every stage: from infancy (0–2), through parent-infant psychotherapy to help babies and parents build secure, nurturing connections, to older children and teens, providing tailored support to process emotions, develop coping skills, strengthen relationships, and feel understood in a safe and creative space.
Growing up is hard, and today’s world brings extra pressures for children and teens. Emotional struggles can show up as difficult behavior, anxiety, or unhealthy ways of coping, and it’s often hard for children to express what’s inside. I support families at every stage: from infancy (0–2), through parent-infant psychotherapy to help babies and parents build secure, nurturing connections, to older children and teens, providing tailored support to process emotions, develop coping skills, strengthen relationships, and feel understood in a safe and creative space.
A warm welcome, I am Aynur a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health Care Professional Council (HCPC) with over 15 years of experience working in the National Health Service (NHS), alongside the charitable sector providing therapy, clinical supervision for staff and consultation for multi-disciplinary teams. I currently work in a busy inner London community mental health team supporting adults with complex emotional needs.
A warm welcome, I am Aynur a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health Care Professional Council (HCPC) with over 15 years of experience working in the National Health Service (NHS), alongside the charitable sector providing therapy, clinical supervision for staff and consultation for multi-disciplinary teams. I currently work in a busy inner London community mental health team supporting adults with complex emotional needs.
Hi, I'm Mai. I specialise in assessment and therapy for eating disorders, disordered eating and body image issues, and have over 17 years experience working with clients in this area.
Eating disorder therapy with me can help you to develop:
• Flexibility around food and eating
• Freedom from eating disordered behaviours
• Greater body acceptance
• Self compassion and kindness
• An improved understanding of your relationships
• A greater understanding of your thinking styles
• New ways to respond to emotions and life's challenges
• A life that feels more in line with the values you hold
• A broader sense of identity
Hi, I'm Mai. I specialise in assessment and therapy for eating disorders, disordered eating and body image issues, and have over 17 years experience working with clients in this area.
Eating disorder therapy with me can help you to develop:
• Flexibility around food and eating
• Freedom from eating disordered behaviours
• Greater body acceptance
• Self compassion and kindness
• An improved understanding of your relationships
• A greater understanding of your thinking styles
• New ways to respond to emotions and life's challenges
• A life that feels more in line with the values you hold
• A broader sense of identity
I work with adults who are overwhelmed by life, constantly putting everyone else first, and feeling like their own needs are selfish.
It can feel like an act of rebellion to look after yourself in a world that often pushes self-sacrifice, productivity, or resilience at any cost. You want to go out and connect with others, yet you often find yourself avoiding people or staying in. You spiral beforehand, and when you do manage to step out, other thoughts take over, worrying about panic attacks, feeling drained and ashamed afterwards, and replaying everything you said. You are braced for impact, but you don’t know why.
I work with adults who are overwhelmed by life, constantly putting everyone else first, and feeling like their own needs are selfish.
It can feel like an act of rebellion to look after yourself in a world that often pushes self-sacrifice, productivity, or resilience at any cost. You want to go out and connect with others, yet you often find yourself avoiding people or staying in. You spiral beforehand, and when you do manage to step out, other thoughts take over, worrying about panic attacks, feeling drained and ashamed afterwards, and replaying everything you said. You are braced for impact, but you don’t know why.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in patterns that no longer make sense to you. Anxiety, low mood, trauma, or persistent overthinking may be affecting your relationships, work, or sense of self. You might appear to be functioning on the outside, yet feel internally exhausted or disconnected.
Many people I work with are thoughtful, capable, and self-aware, but feel frustrated that they continue to struggle despite trying hard to cope, or having therapy before that didn’t fully address the problem. You may be seeking a deeper understanding of what is driving your difficulties, alongside practical ways to create change.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in patterns that no longer make sense to you. Anxiety, low mood, trauma, or persistent overthinking may be affecting your relationships, work, or sense of self. You might appear to be functioning on the outside, yet feel internally exhausted or disconnected.
Many people I work with are thoughtful, capable, and self-aware, but feel frustrated that they continue to struggle despite trying hard to cope, or having therapy before that didn’t fully address the problem. You may be seeking a deeper understanding of what is driving your difficulties, alongside practical ways to create change.
I am an experienced and qualified counsellor and psychotherapist. I offer therapy in a supportive but also challenging environment to encourage exploration and understanding of your personal issues. During the process you will be listened to and I will provide insight into what is happening. Sadly there is no magic fix, I can't prescribe pills or potions or tell you what to do. I have experience counselling in private practice, the NHS and charities. This has given me a variety of experience working with a wide range of people with many different issues.
I am an experienced and qualified counsellor and psychotherapist. I offer therapy in a supportive but also challenging environment to encourage exploration and understanding of your personal issues. During the process you will be listened to and I will provide insight into what is happening. Sadly there is no magic fix, I can't prescribe pills or potions or tell you what to do. I have experience counselling in private practice, the NHS and charities. This has given me a variety of experience working with a wide range of people with many different issues.
I accept BUPA, AVIVA and AXA clients
As an accredited counsellor and psychotherapist, and an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner, I see my role as first and foremost understanding what each person actually needs. That can look quite different from one client to the next. I aim to offer a space that feels safe and non-judgmental, somewhere you can speak openly, even if you are not quite sure how to put things into words yet.
I accept BUPA, AVIVA and AXA clients
As an accredited counsellor and psychotherapist, and an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner, I see my role as first and foremost understanding what each person actually needs. That can look quite different from one client to the next. I aim to offer a space that feels safe and non-judgmental, somewhere you can speak openly, even if you are not quite sure how to put things into words yet.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience of working in mental health. I have previously worked in NHS mental health services with both adults and adolescents and now work with private clients. I specialise in helping people navigate a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, low self-esteem, and life transitions.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience of working in mental health. I have previously worked in NHS mental health services with both adults and adolescents and now work with private clients. I specialise in helping people navigate a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, low self-esteem, and life transitions.
I help people understand what’s keeping them stuck and find a way forward that works in real life. Often, it’s not you - it’s the patterns your mind has learned over time. We’ll make sense of those patterns and focus on practical change - with an occasional dose of appropriate humour…!
I help people understand what’s keeping them stuck and find a way forward that works in real life. Often, it’s not you - it’s the patterns your mind has learned over time. We’ll make sense of those patterns and focus on practical change - with an occasional dose of appropriate humour…!
I can imagine deciding whether you want to have therapy or need therapy is a big question. Perhaps you have suffered a loss, a trauma or are going through a transition of some kind and you want the space and time to work through it. Perhaps this emotional distress whether it be anxiety, low mood, is impacting on your relationships, work and your home life. It could be that you’ve tried many things and for some reason those old ways of coping that have done you well in the past just aren’t working anymore and you feel like you’re struggling. I provide evidence based psychological treatment that might help.
I can imagine deciding whether you want to have therapy or need therapy is a big question. Perhaps you have suffered a loss, a trauma or are going through a transition of some kind and you want the space and time to work through it. Perhaps this emotional distress whether it be anxiety, low mood, is impacting on your relationships, work and your home life. It could be that you’ve tried many things and for some reason those old ways of coping that have done you well in the past just aren’t working anymore and you feel like you’re struggling. I provide evidence based psychological treatment that might help.
Hi, my name is Dr Chris Jackson and I am a Clinical Psychologist and accredited dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) therapist. I offer 1:1 therapy for people aged 18 and above.
Hi, my name is Dr Chris Jackson and I am a Clinical Psychologist and accredited dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) therapist. I offer 1:1 therapy for people aged 18 and above.
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