Counselling for Elderly in Dereham

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Gwen Swords
Counsellor, ACC-AC
Dereham NR19
If you are looking for a counsellor or clinical supervisor I can offer you a warm and understanding relationship, working with you at your own pace with anything you choose to bring. You will find me approachable and friendly. Experience has taught me that anyone, whether a young person, adult, or family group can find solutions to their problems through counselling, allowing them to grow and flourish, achieving a more hopeful and exciting future, enjoying life more fully. I can support you to find your best solutions in order to find peace for yourself and/or to support you to make changes to improve your quality of life.
If you are looking for a counsellor or clinical supervisor I can offer you a warm and understanding relationship, working with you at your own pace with anything you choose to bring. You will find me approachable and friendly. Experience has taught me that anyone, whether a young person, adult, or family group can find solutions to their problems through counselling, allowing them to grow and flourish, achieving a more hopeful and exciting future, enjoying life more fully. I can support you to find your best solutions in order to find peace for yourself and/or to support you to make changes to improve your quality of life.
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Cara Gilhart
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hello, my name is Cara, coming to counselling can be daunting and finding the right counsellor is crucial. Building trust and forging a genuine therapeutic relationship is essential and I am committed to you, the client. I am an experienced BACP-accredited counsellor dedicated to supporting people through life’s challenges with compassion, understanding, and respect. With many years of practice, I have worked with clients of all ages — from children and young people navigating the complexities of growing up, to adults. My mission is to empower you to discover your own ‘tools’ and ‘techniques’ to face any future life challenges
Hello, my name is Cara, coming to counselling can be daunting and finding the right counsellor is crucial. Building trust and forging a genuine therapeutic relationship is essential and I am committed to you, the client. I am an experienced BACP-accredited counsellor dedicated to supporting people through life’s challenges with compassion, understanding, and respect. With many years of practice, I have worked with clients of all ages — from children and young people navigating the complexities of growing up, to adults. My mission is to empower you to discover your own ‘tools’ and ‘techniques’ to face any future life challenges
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Becky List. - Psychotherapeutic Counsellor
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Serves Area
Life can feel exhausting when you’ve spent years carrying anxiety, low mood, trauma, or relationship difficulties while trying to hold everything together on the outside. Some people come to therapy knowing exactly what is wrong, while others simply know they do not feel like themselves anymore. I work with adults, children, and young people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional overwhelm, low self-esteem, masking, people-pleasing, and relationship difficulties.
Life can feel exhausting when you’ve spent years carrying anxiety, low mood, trauma, or relationship difficulties while trying to hold everything together on the outside. Some people come to therapy knowing exactly what is wrong, while others simply know they do not feel like themselves anymore. I work with adults, children, and young people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional overwhelm, low self-esteem, masking, people-pleasing, and relationship difficulties.
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Maureen Pettican
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Thank you for stopping here. If you're searching for support, you've already taken the first step. I'm a Norwich-based counsellor, BACP member, Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society, and final year doctoral student in Counselling Psychology. I specialise in trauma, complex trauma, EMDR, sexual abuse recovery, and anxiety. I'll listen, walk alongside you, and help you find your way through. That first enquiry is not as daunting as it feels — take a breath and reach out, or go to my website to find out more.
Thank you for stopping here. If you're searching for support, you've already taken the first step. I'm a Norwich-based counsellor, BACP member, Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society, and final year doctoral student in Counselling Psychology. I specialise in trauma, complex trauma, EMDR, sexual abuse recovery, and anxiety. I'll listen, walk alongside you, and help you find your way through. That first enquiry is not as daunting as it feels — take a breath and reach out, or go to my website to find out more.
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Suzanne Laura Pearson
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Life can sometimes be challenging and at times we all need support with our emotional well-being, and therapy can help you feel less anxious and more in control. I bring warmth and empathy along with a sense of humour providing a non-judgemental and confidential environment to be there for you.
Life can sometimes be challenging and at times we all need support with our emotional well-being, and therapy can help you feel less anxious and more in control. I bring warmth and empathy along with a sense of humour providing a non-judgemental and confidential environment to be there for you.
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Henrietta Goldie
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
You may feel depressed, anxious or alone in your problems & fears. Perhaps you struggle with not feeling ‘good enough’ or getting past trauma. I’m here to listen, really understand you/what happened/is still happening, with empathy and no judgement. But I’m also here to help change happen - which can mean challenging & changing unhealthy, unkind views of yourself or just helping reframe the past. The therapy process is often difficult because we feel laid open but I'll be with you & it works! I’ll give you practical tools too to help affect change. With time and patience therapy can help you lead a happier, healthier life.
You may feel depressed, anxious or alone in your problems & fears. Perhaps you struggle with not feeling ‘good enough’ or getting past trauma. I’m here to listen, really understand you/what happened/is still happening, with empathy and no judgement. But I’m also here to help change happen - which can mean challenging & changing unhealthy, unkind views of yourself or just helping reframe the past. The therapy process is often difficult because we feel laid open but I'll be with you & it works! I’ll give you practical tools too to help affect change. With time and patience therapy can help you lead a happier, healthier life.
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Michael Broad
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
My aim is to help my clients live more fulfilling and positive lives. I offer a safe space where they can share their problems and receive support. Clients are met with warmth, acceptance and positivity, and their challenges are listened to and properly understood. I offer both individual and couples counselling. With individual clients, we will work to understand the origins of current challenges – like anxiety, negative thinking and depression – and develop better coping mechanisms. With relationship counselling, I help the couple to reconnect and build a stronger, healthier and sustainable relationship.
My aim is to help my clients live more fulfilling and positive lives. I offer a safe space where they can share their problems and receive support. Clients are met with warmth, acceptance and positivity, and their challenges are listened to and properly understood. I offer both individual and couples counselling. With individual clients, we will work to understand the origins of current challenges – like anxiety, negative thinking and depression – and develop better coping mechanisms. With relationship counselling, I help the couple to reconnect and build a stronger, healthier and sustainable relationship.
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Stephanie Bryant Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
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 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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Kim Bucher
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I’m Kim Bucher, a BACP-registered, psychotherapeutic counsellor based near Dereham, Norfolk, offering confidential counselling for adults and young people aged 13+, both in-person and online. I'm passionate about mental well-being and support people with anxiety, stress, panic attacks, depression, and feeling emotionally stuck, as well as issues such as OCD, ADHD, ASD/autism, relationship difficulties, and the effects of trauma and abuse. I offer a 20 minute, no obligation chat to clients who are thinking about having some counselling.
I’m Kim Bucher, a BACP-registered, psychotherapeutic counsellor based near Dereham, Norfolk, offering confidential counselling for adults and young people aged 13+, both in-person and online. I'm passionate about mental well-being and support people with anxiety, stress, panic attacks, depression, and feeling emotionally stuck, as well as issues such as OCD, ADHD, ASD/autism, relationship difficulties, and the effects of trauma and abuse. I offer a 20 minute, no obligation chat to clients who are thinking about having some counselling.
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Tracy Peet Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Harleston IP20
Hello, I’m Tracy. I’m a counsellor and supervisor, working Mon - Fri. I have 10 years experience counselling teenagers, adults & couples. My fees are Individuals £60, Couples £90 and supervisor £50. Please visit my website for client testimonials. Daily life can present us with a variety of psychological and emotional challenges that can be difficult to deal with or leave us in a situation that is hard to bear. I can help you to explore and clarify your thoughts and feelings and with greater awareness and clarity it is possible to have a clearer understanding of ourselves and others.
Hello, I’m Tracy. I’m a counsellor and supervisor, working Mon - Fri. I have 10 years experience counselling teenagers, adults & couples. My fees are Individuals £60, Couples £90 and supervisor £50. Please visit my website for client testimonials. Daily life can present us with a variety of psychological and emotional challenges that can be difficult to deal with or leave us in a situation that is hard to bear. I can help you to explore and clarify your thoughts and feelings and with greater awareness and clarity it is possible to have a clearer understanding of ourselves and others.
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Shane Lutkin
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Norwich NR4
At Emotionalskills we offer a straightforward therapeutic skills course designed specifically to help each unique client individually. I am a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and work with adults, young people (15 plus), older people who thought they were too old to change, couples who want to stop arguing, struggling family units and people who want to realise a fulfilling life. The content of sessions is also available online at Emotionalskillsonline, a weekly therapist-led programme providing an affordable, flexible and confidential self-development and life-changing approach to therapy.
At Emotionalskills we offer a straightforward therapeutic skills course designed specifically to help each unique client individually. I am a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and work with adults, young people (15 plus), older people who thought they were too old to change, couples who want to stop arguing, struggling family units and people who want to realise a fulfilling life. The content of sessions is also available online at Emotionalskillsonline, a weekly therapist-led programme providing an affordable, flexible and confidential self-development and life-changing approach to therapy.
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Hazel Wallace
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Wymondham NR18
There are moments when life feels tough — when stress, worry, or sudden changes leave us feeling unsettled or unsure. You might be navigating something you never expected or finding yourself in a place you didn’t choose. Even so, I believe people carry great strength and resilience, which might feel drained right now. It’s completely okay to feel like you’ve run out of steam. My role is to walk alongside you as we gently make sense of what’s been happening and reconnect with the strengths you already have. With the right support, small, meaningful shifts can spark BIG changes — helping you reach your goals and full potential.
There are moments when life feels tough — when stress, worry, or sudden changes leave us feeling unsettled or unsure. You might be navigating something you never expected or finding yourself in a place you didn’t choose. Even so, I believe people carry great strength and resilience, which might feel drained right now. It’s completely okay to feel like you’ve run out of steam. My role is to walk alongside you as we gently make sense of what’s been happening and reconnect with the strengths you already have. With the right support, small, meaningful shifts can spark BIG changes — helping you reach your goals and full potential.
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Rachel Rooks
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer sessions face to face in my safe & comfy therapy room based in Walton on the Naze, I also work online, so wherever you are in the world. Feeling stuck, anxious, or not quite yourself — but unsure whether therapy is for you? Many people come to therapy feeling exactly this way, often after trying to manage alone for a long time. I’m an experienced therapist offering a warm, supportive space to explore what’s happening for you. I don’t see therapy as a last resort — it’s something I use myself when I need support and clarity. If this hits home, I invite you to get in touch for an initial chat.
I offer sessions face to face in my safe & comfy therapy room based in Walton on the Naze, I also work online, so wherever you are in the world. Feeling stuck, anxious, or not quite yourself — but unsure whether therapy is for you? Many people come to therapy feeling exactly this way, often after trying to manage alone for a long time. I’m an experienced therapist offering a warm, supportive space to explore what’s happening for you. I don’t see therapy as a last resort — it’s something I use myself when I need support and clarity. If this hits home, I invite you to get in touch for an initial chat.
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Jessica Lewis
Counsellor, MRes, MBACP
Norwich NR3
Hi! My name’s Jess and I’m a person-centred counsellor. My counselling approach endeavors to offer a safe and supportive space in which you can be fully listened to and accepted as you are. I believe such a relationship can support you in exploring your unique experiences and difficulties and discovering your own meaning and a deeper understanding of yourself.  I have experience working with adults navigating a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, burnout, overthinking, career decisions, childhood trauma, relationship difficulties and bereavement.
Hi! My name’s Jess and I’m a person-centred counsellor. My counselling approach endeavors to offer a safe and supportive space in which you can be fully listened to and accepted as you are. I believe such a relationship can support you in exploring your unique experiences and difficulties and discovering your own meaning and a deeper understanding of yourself.  I have experience working with adults navigating a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, burnout, overthinking, career decisions, childhood trauma, relationship difficulties and bereavement.
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Alan Bore - Ba Hons - Ukcp Reg - Iaap Mem
Psychotherapist, MA, BPC
Serves Area
I am a Jungian analyst and psychotherapist working in consulting rooms in Chepstow and Bath. With 30 years of experience in private practice and managing teams in statutory services. I have a particular interest in eating disorders, relationships, and sexual compulsivity, and work with both individuals and couples – always taking care to create a warm, welcoming environment for clients. My work uses active imagination, symbolism, metaphor, and dream imagery as a way of accessing the unconscious and bringing about meaningful change. I qualified as a transpersonal psychotherapist CCPE in 2000. I also offer clinical supervision.
I am a Jungian analyst and psychotherapist working in consulting rooms in Chepstow and Bath. With 30 years of experience in private practice and managing teams in statutory services. I have a particular interest in eating disorders, relationships, and sexual compulsivity, and work with both individuals and couples – always taking care to create a warm, welcoming environment for clients. My work uses active imagination, symbolism, metaphor, and dream imagery as a way of accessing the unconscious and bringing about meaningful change. I qualified as a transpersonal psychotherapist CCPE in 2000. I also offer clinical supervision.
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Francesca Montanaro
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Do you feel that talking to friends and family is not enough anymore? Are you dealing with an unresolved issue from the past, a present problem you are struggling with, or maybe you don't know exactly how you feel but know that something is just not right? Counselling can help. Get in touch and we can have a chat. I am a fully qualified and accredited Integrative counsellor and psychotherapist with over 18 years’ experience in private practice and in a youth counselling service. I work with young people aged 14+ and adults of all ages. I am DBS checked.
Do you feel that talking to friends and family is not enough anymore? Are you dealing with an unresolved issue from the past, a present problem you are struggling with, or maybe you don't know exactly how you feel but know that something is just not right? Counselling can help. Get in touch and we can have a chat. I am a fully qualified and accredited Integrative counsellor and psychotherapist with over 18 years’ experience in private practice and in a youth counselling service. I work with young people aged 14+ and adults of all ages. I am DBS checked.
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Philippa Katharine Pease
Counsellor, MSc, MUKCP
Norwich NR2
I believe that every person is unique, and I hope to empower you to develop resilience, navigate life’s transitions, and overcome issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties and self-esteem challenges. Central to my work lies a profound desire to understand you and to help you gain an understanding of yourself and enable you to seek the change you are looking for.
I believe that every person is unique, and I hope to empower you to develop resilience, navigate life’s transitions, and overcome issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties and self-esteem challenges. Central to my work lies a profound desire to understand you and to help you gain an understanding of yourself and enable you to seek the change you are looking for.
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Ian Pocklington
Counsellor, MUKCP
Norwich NR10
I have had counselling myself and I know how important it is to feel at ease when talking about the things that concern us. So, whether coming individually or as a couple I will try and make that first step towards getting help as easy as possible, offering a confidential service that is relaxed and non-judgmental in pleasant surroundings.
I have had counselling myself and I know how important it is to feel at ease when talking about the things that concern us. So, whether coming individually or as a couple I will try and make that first step towards getting help as easy as possible, offering a confidential service that is relaxed and non-judgmental in pleasant surroundings.
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Nicola Wainer Ma
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Serves Area
Nicola Wainer is a highly experienced Psychotherapist with a Master's Degree in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, a diploma in adult Psychodynamic Therapy, and a diploma in Supervision. With over ten years of experience across diverse settings, working with people of all ages. She is the in-house therapist and reflective supervisor for several Looked After Children’s Homes, supporting residents and staff both onsite and remotely. Her services include individual therapy (open-ended and solution-focused), reflective practice, supervision, and consultation, all tailored to meet the varied needs of individuals and organisations.
Nicola Wainer is a highly experienced Psychotherapist with a Master's Degree in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, a diploma in adult Psychodynamic Therapy, and a diploma in Supervision. With over ten years of experience across diverse settings, working with people of all ages. She is the in-house therapist and reflective supervisor for several Looked After Children’s Homes, supporting residents and staff both onsite and remotely. Her services include individual therapy (open-ended and solution-focused), reflective practice, supervision, and consultation, all tailored to meet the varied needs of individuals and organisations.
07449 753486 View 07449 753486
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Jessica Jackson
Counsellor, MBACP
Hi, I’m Jess You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or affected by past experiences or difficult relationships, whether within your family or romantic life. I’m an integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor offering online counselling, with limited face-to-face sessions available on Mondays. I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space, working with sensitivity to your pace and what feels manageable for you. I will work alongside you to help you gain clarity, feel more grounded, and move towards a greater sense of wellbeing.
Hi, I’m Jess You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or affected by past experiences or difficult relationships, whether within your family or romantic life. I’m an integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor offering online counselling, with limited face-to-face sessions available on Mondays. I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space, working with sensitivity to your pace and what feels manageable for you. I will work alongside you to help you gain clarity, feel more grounded, and move towards a greater sense of wellbeing.
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FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.

How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.

How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.

What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.