Counselling for Elderly in Diss

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Jo Ingram
Counsellor, MBACP
Diss IP22
Hello & welcome, my name is Jo. Whether you are undecided about embarking on your therapeutic journey or are aware of the challenges that you would like to explore, finding the right counsellor for you is an essential part of the process. There are times when life can be challenging, you may be experiencing difficulties within relationships, suffering from feelings of depression, anxiety or hopelessness. I offer a confidential space for you to explore the challenges you are facing & can work with you to enable healing & help you manage the difficulties you are experiencing.
Hello & welcome, my name is Jo. Whether you are undecided about embarking on your therapeutic journey or are aware of the challenges that you would like to explore, finding the right counsellor for you is an essential part of the process. There are times when life can be challenging, you may be experiencing difficulties within relationships, suffering from feelings of depression, anxiety or hopelessness. I offer a confidential space for you to explore the challenges you are facing & can work with you to enable healing & help you manage the difficulties you are experiencing.
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Chevair Leeding
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Hi, I'm Chevair and I know how overwhelming it can feel to struggle with intense emotions, distress, or relationship challenges. If you feel stuck in cycles of emotional pain, impulsivity, or disconnection, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it by yourself. With over 14 years of experience as a therapist—and the last five specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)for The Priory Hospital—I help people develop the skills they need to regulate emotions, tolerate distress, and build meaningful relationships.
Hi, I'm Chevair and I know how overwhelming it can feel to struggle with intense emotions, distress, or relationship challenges. If you feel stuck in cycles of emotional pain, impulsivity, or disconnection, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it by yourself. With over 14 years of experience as a therapist—and the last five specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)for The Priory Hospital—I help people develop the skills they need to regulate emotions, tolerate distress, and build meaningful relationships.
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Barbara Day
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Thank you for considering my profile. My aim is to assist you with whatever dilemma or difficulty you are trying to deal with. I have over 20 years experience in ongoing and short term (1 - 12 sessions) work whereby we tailor the counselling to your particular needs. My fundamental training is to look at how past environment and experience has shaped your emotional thinking and responses. In addition, I know that problems can be current and immediate, needing a practical approach.
Thank you for considering my profile. My aim is to assist you with whatever dilemma or difficulty you are trying to deal with. I have over 20 years experience in ongoing and short term (1 - 12 sessions) work whereby we tailor the counselling to your particular needs. My fundamental training is to look at how past environment and experience has shaped your emotional thinking and responses. In addition, I know that problems can be current and immediate, needing a practical approach.
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The Listening Barn
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel helpful. Perhaps you’re used to coping on your own and have reached a point where things feel harder to manage. You want some clarity, steadiness, and relief from constant worry or self-criticism and a space where you can talk openly without feeling judged. You may not have clear answers yet, but you’re hoping therapy can help you understand yourself better and find a kinder, more sustainable way forward. You don’t need to have the right words, we can work things out together.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel helpful. Perhaps you’re used to coping on your own and have reached a point where things feel harder to manage. You want some clarity, steadiness, and relief from constant worry or self-criticism and a space where you can talk openly without feeling judged. You may not have clear answers yet, but you’re hoping therapy can help you understand yourself better and find a kinder, more sustainable way forward. You don’t need to have the right words, we can work things out together.
01733 924580 View 01733 924580
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Tracy Peet Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
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.
07427 980061 View 07427 980061
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Shaman Emrys
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I have the best job in the world: it’s to help you find the peace you’re looking for. That’s what I’ve been doing, first as a shamanic counsellor then as a psychotherapist, for others just like you, for 47 years. Whether you have a phobia, or are in a dire, life-threatening situation, or anything in between, you’re just a call away from finding yourself warmly welcomed to a totally non-judgemental, safe, comfortable space where you can relax and unload whatever you want in total confidence: then we can get straight to work fixing it.
I have the best job in the world: it’s to help you find the peace you’re looking for. That’s what I’ve been doing, first as a shamanic counsellor then as a psychotherapist, for others just like you, for 47 years. Whether you have a phobia, or are in a dire, life-threatening situation, or anything in between, you’re just a call away from finding yourself warmly welcomed to a totally non-judgemental, safe, comfortable space where you can relax and unload whatever you want in total confidence: then we can get straight to work fixing it.
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Rejig Solutions
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Serves Area
Are you struggling with issues related to pain, sleep, stress, psychological impacts of chronic illness including COVID, trauma, anxiety or major life changes? There comes a time when we might need some help from a professional to help cope with many of life’s challenges. I’m a HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist (Health Psychologist) and Chartered Psychologist in Norfolk, and I’d love to help you on your journey towards feeling better about yourself, behaviour change, lifestyle modification and self-discovery.
Are you struggling with issues related to pain, sleep, stress, psychological impacts of chronic illness including COVID, trauma, anxiety or major life changes? There comes a time when we might need some help from a professional to help cope with many of life’s challenges. I’m a HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist (Health Psychologist) and Chartered Psychologist in Norfolk, and I’d love to help you on your journey towards feeling better about yourself, behaviour change, lifestyle modification and self-discovery.
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Sam Nash: Integrative Psychotherapist
Psychotherapist, MBACP
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
With nearly 10 years of experience supporting adults, adolescents, and families in both private practice and various mental health settings, I bring a wealth of expertise to the field. As a senior lecturer with extensive experience teaching postgraduate counselling students, I have a deep understanding of counselling, psychotherapy, and integrative therapeutic approaches. Additionally, I actively engage in current research and hold certification in trauma-informed therapy.
With nearly 10 years of experience supporting adults, adolescents, and families in both private practice and various mental health settings, I bring a wealth of expertise to the field. As a senior lecturer with extensive experience teaching postgraduate counselling students, I have a deep understanding of counselling, psychotherapy, and integrative therapeutic approaches. Additionally, I actively engage in current research and hold certification in trauma-informed therapy.
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Dr Bella Riccio
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi I’m Bella and I am an experienced therapist and have worked within the NHS for over 9 years, more recently qualifying as a clinical psychologist, registered with the HCPC. I have experience providing support to individuals, couples and families facing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges and/or neurodiversity. I provide specialist therapy including CBT and DBT to all ages and I offer a safe, non-judgmental and compassionate space where you can truly be heard. I strongly believe that no one should ever feel alone in their struggles, and I am here to support you, no matter what you are going through.
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Mark Stephen Lamb
Counsellor, MBACP
Hello. I qualified as a person centred therapist in 2013 and feel privileged to have worked with so many individuals for whom life, for whatever reason, has become difficult, confusing or unbearable. ​Sometimes we have an idea as to why and sometimes we are at a loss. Either way, knowing how to help oneself can be a different matter entirely. ​I believe I can help.
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Kerry Davis
Counsellor, BACP
Ipswich IP8
My ideal client is someone seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and their emotional landscape. They may be dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions that leave them feeling overwhelmed and isolated. Their primary needs include a safe, non-judgmental space to express their thoughts and feelings, guidance in navigating their struggles, and tools to cultivate resilience and personal growth. Their goals focus on achieving greater emotional well-being, building healthier relationships, and developing effective coping strategies. Ultimately, they wish to feel understood.
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Naomi Forkes
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
3 Endorsed
Norwich NR7
Hello - thankyou for taking the time to stop on my page. I work in a person centred, relational way, grounded in authenticity, respect and ethical practice. Offering trauma informed support and stability in those moments which may be feeling difficult or challenging to navigate. I am here to listen, and not to take you anywhere you don’t want to go, this is your space and I am here to support you, with no judgements and no expectations to be anything more than you and where you are each and every session.
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Dr Lisa Harvey
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
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Anita Jane Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Ipswich IP3
Hello, I understand just how difficult the first step to seeking help can feel. I offer an initial free 15 minute chat to help you with the initial process - it can be incredibly daunting! My aim is support you on your journey to find clarity and peace. I provide a warm, non-judgemental and empathic relationship based upon trust and sensitivity, to help you explore your worries, fears and difficulties so that you may feel equipped to face life with renewed energy and self-compassion. In the wise words of Yalom, regardless of style of therapy, "It's the relationship that heals, the relationship that heals..."
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Sam Brayshaw
Counsellor, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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Nicola Campbell
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Ipswich IP4
Are you struggling with a lack of confidence or is low self-worth stopping you from fulfilling your potential? Do you it difficult to maintain healthy relationships? Have you experienced loss or grief that you are trying to make sense of? Is anxiety holding you back from living the life that you want? I am a psychotherapist and counsellor offering CBT and psychodynamic counselling, online across the UK and in person in Ipswich. I provide compassionate and trauma informed therapy service. We can address problems you are currently experiencing, make sense of the impact of past experiences or work towards your future goals.
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East Coast Therapies
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
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Cognitive Branches Therapy
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Ipswich IP1
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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.