Trauma Focused Counselling in Dursley
I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, Counsellor, EMDR Therapist and an Equine Facilitated Psychotherapist. I work with both Young People and Adults. I have over 20 years experience and have worked in the voluntary and private sectors and in the NHS.
I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, Counsellor, EMDR Therapist and an Equine Facilitated Psychotherapist. I work with both Young People and Adults. I have over 20 years experience and have worked in the voluntary and private sectors and in the NHS.
Ali The Psychologist @ Take a
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
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Dursley GL11
Hello, and well done for taking the first step. Reaching out for support is often the hardest part. I can offer an initial 15 min call, if requested, to see if I am the right fit for you. I am here to offer kindness, compassion, and sensitivity to whatever you may bring. As an HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist, I have experience supporting individuals with a wide range of psychological difficulties across both NHS and private settings. I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches, including relational, psychodynamic, person-centred, CBT, compassion-focused therapies, and I am trained in EMDR for complex trauma.
Hello, and well done for taking the first step. Reaching out for support is often the hardest part. I can offer an initial 15 min call, if requested, to see if I am the right fit for you. I am here to offer kindness, compassion, and sensitivity to whatever you may bring. As an HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist, I have experience supporting individuals with a wide range of psychological difficulties across both NHS and private settings. I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches, including relational, psychodynamic, person-centred, CBT, compassion-focused therapies, and I am trained in EMDR for complex trauma.
Warm welcome. I'm a EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner, BACP Accred. Counsellor and Supervisor. Choosing a therapist with whom to connect and build a trusting therapeutic relationship can feel daunting, even risky, yet also empowering and hopeful. What does it feel like to take off masks, shedding protective layers that keep the authentic, vulnerable self safe while navigating through challenging or traumatic times? Together we can explore what you feel ready and safe to share - whether these are current, buried or almost forgotten experiences.
Warm welcome. I'm a EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner, BACP Accred. Counsellor and Supervisor. Choosing a therapist with whom to connect and build a trusting therapeutic relationship can feel daunting, even risky, yet also empowering and hopeful. What does it feel like to take off masks, shedding protective layers that keep the authentic, vulnerable self safe while navigating through challenging or traumatic times? Together we can explore what you feel ready and safe to share - whether these are current, buried or almost forgotten experiences.
Chartered Counselling Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working therapeutically with children, teenagers, and adults. I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, CBT, and psychodynamic therapy, tailored to each individual’s needs.
Chartered Counselling Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working therapeutically with children, teenagers, and adults. I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, CBT, and psychodynamic therapy, tailored to each individual’s needs.
I assist adults and older adults to reduce distress, improve awareness, connection, functioning and QoL through face-to-face and online counselling and psychological therapy. You can explore and address your concerns safely with session materials to take away for future reference. I offer evidenced approaches. Since 1998 I have worked with many people in their recovery from a range of emotional, behavioural, personality and mental health issues across various settings to Consultant level. Hopefully, I maybe of assistance to you also. Dr Maria Thompson BSc (Hons) MSc Post-MSc DCounsPsych CPsychol AFBPsS. Desideratum P&C Services Ltd.
I assist adults and older adults to reduce distress, improve awareness, connection, functioning and QoL through face-to-face and online counselling and psychological therapy. You can explore and address your concerns safely with session materials to take away for future reference. I offer evidenced approaches. Since 1998 I have worked with many people in their recovery from a range of emotional, behavioural, personality and mental health issues across various settings to Consultant level. Hopefully, I maybe of assistance to you also. Dr Maria Thompson BSc (Hons) MSc Post-MSc DCounsPsych CPsychol AFBPsS. Desideratum P&C Services Ltd.
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Hello, I’m Carol. Feeling “stuck”, "lost", anxious or afraid and finding it hard to cope with daily life can be something we may all experience at some point in our lives. This can be difficult to navigate alone and I would like to support you by providing a safe, confidential space as we work together to help you gain insight, self-awareness, clarity, confidence and positive growth towards greater fulfilment. As a psychodynamic therapist, I will help you find your way again by unravelling hidden or unconscious aspects of you. Whatever the issue we can explore this together.
Hello, I’m Carol. Feeling “stuck”, "lost", anxious or afraid and finding it hard to cope with daily life can be something we may all experience at some point in our lives. This can be difficult to navigate alone and I would like to support you by providing a safe, confidential space as we work together to help you gain insight, self-awareness, clarity, confidence and positive growth towards greater fulfilment. As a psychodynamic therapist, I will help you find your way again by unravelling hidden or unconscious aspects of you. Whatever the issue we can explore this together.
I am Dr Carla Rainbow, and I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and a registered Counselling Psychotherapist (Dip TC, Dip SP&C, FD, BSc (Hons), PG Dip, MSc, DClinPsy, CPsychol, AFBPsS, Reg, MBACP, MSfDBT, EuroPsy). That means I am qualified to the very highest level, and experienced to be able to help you with even the most complex problems that you might be experiencing. On top of my experience (including in the NHS and prison services), and my qualifications, I work really hard at building effective working relationships, because research suggests that can be one of the most effective indicators for good therapeutic outcomes.
I am Dr Carla Rainbow, and I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and a registered Counselling Psychotherapist (Dip TC, Dip SP&C, FD, BSc (Hons), PG Dip, MSc, DClinPsy, CPsychol, AFBPsS, Reg, MBACP, MSfDBT, EuroPsy). That means I am qualified to the very highest level, and experienced to be able to help you with even the most complex problems that you might be experiencing. On top of my experience (including in the NHS and prison services), and my qualifications, I work really hard at building effective working relationships, because research suggests that can be one of the most effective indicators for good therapeutic outcomes.
I am a BACP Accredited therapist with over 19 years’ experience. Anxiety, stress and low mood can make relationships, family life, or work pressures challenging to cope with. You may be feeling stuck, worried, angry, or overwhelmed with how you feel or with your circumstances. Through a supportive and confidential space, people I've worked with have been able to talk openly and reflect on their experiences. Therapy has helped them to better understand their needs, values, and responses, and has improved their well-being, and personal and professional relationships.
I am a BACP Accredited therapist with over 19 years’ experience. Anxiety, stress and low mood can make relationships, family life, or work pressures challenging to cope with. You may be feeling stuck, worried, angry, or overwhelmed with how you feel or with your circumstances. Through a supportive and confidential space, people I've worked with have been able to talk openly and reflect on their experiences. Therapy has helped them to better understand their needs, values, and responses, and has improved their well-being, and personal and professional relationships.
I am an experienced (BACP) registered counsellor offering counselling support within York city centre to young people (18+) and adults. I can also offer online sessions nationally. Perhaps you feel overwhelmed, anxious or confused by recent or past life events. You may feel stuck; finding yourself making the same unhelpful life choices or struggle with relationships, repeating negative patterns. You may need the space to find some self healing and acceptance. It is not my place to tell you what you need to do, rather we will work together to help you find clarity, move forward and regain control. We may work short or long term.
I am an experienced (BACP) registered counsellor offering counselling support within York city centre to young people (18+) and adults. I can also offer online sessions nationally. Perhaps you feel overwhelmed, anxious or confused by recent or past life events. You may feel stuck; finding yourself making the same unhelpful life choices or struggle with relationships, repeating negative patterns. You may need the space to find some self healing and acceptance. It is not my place to tell you what you need to do, rather we will work together to help you find clarity, move forward and regain control. We may work short or long term.
I also offer trauma-focused therapy to help clients process trauma and build internal safety.
I am an experienced HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist. I offer a welcoming and collaborative space to explore your therapeutic goals. My specialism is in Cognitive Analytic Therapy and EMDR. I help clients experiencing difficulties in their relationships, coping with emotions, low mood and low self-worth. I also work with trauma (EMDR trained and IFS-informed). My clients often want to understand their past experiences, how these have impacted how they relate to themselves and others, and explore making changes to feel more empowered, safe, and able to cope with life's stressors.
I also offer trauma-focused therapy to help clients process trauma and build internal safety.
I am an experienced HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist. I offer a welcoming and collaborative space to explore your therapeutic goals. My specialism is in Cognitive Analytic Therapy and EMDR. I help clients experiencing difficulties in their relationships, coping with emotions, low mood and low self-worth. I also work with trauma (EMDR trained and IFS-informed). My clients often want to understand their past experiences, how these have impacted how they relate to themselves and others, and explore making changes to feel more empowered, safe, and able to cope with life's stressors.
I am a specialist adult and child depression, anxiety and trauma focused CBT Psychotherapist.
I am experienced in the delivery of psychological therapies that address a vast scope of emotional and behavioural difficulties. Providing a compassionate approach grounded in evidence. I offer you the most effective psychological therapy, tailor-made to match your unique needs and difficulties to create a therapeutic journey where you feel empowered.
I am a specialist adult and child depression, anxiety and trauma focused CBT Psychotherapist.
I am experienced in the delivery of psychological therapies that address a vast scope of emotional and behavioural difficulties. Providing a compassionate approach grounded in evidence. I offer you the most effective psychological therapy, tailor-made to match your unique needs and difficulties to create a therapeutic journey where you feel empowered.
I work in an integrative, person-centred way, drawing on trauma-focused and somatic approaches.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or under pressure to have life “figured out,” even if you’re managing well on the outside. You might be experiencing anxiety, low mood, self-doubt, relationship difficulties, or a sense of disconnection from yourself or others. Often, there’s a desire to understand what’s going on emotionally, feel more grounded, and find a way forward that doesn’t involve pushing yourself or having all the answers straight away.
I work in an integrative, person-centred way, drawing on trauma-focused and somatic approaches.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or under pressure to have life “figured out,” even if you’re managing well on the outside. You might be experiencing anxiety, low mood, self-doubt, relationship difficulties, or a sense of disconnection from yourself or others. Often, there’s a desire to understand what’s going on emotionally, feel more grounded, and find a way forward that doesn’t involve pushing yourself or having all the answers straight away.
Life can often feel heavy or stagnant and carrying those burdens alone can be exhausting. As a Clinical Psychologist with clinical experience in NHS and private sectors, I support adults navigating complex trauma, anxiety, depression and neurodevelopmental or cognitive needs.
I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy, drawing on integrative models like CBT, CFT, CAT, and DBT to ensure our work is uniquely tailored to you. My approach is trauma-informed and culturally responsive; I recognise how your identity, values and life experiences, alongside wider systemic factors, deeply shape your well-being.
Life can often feel heavy or stagnant and carrying those burdens alone can be exhausting. As a Clinical Psychologist with clinical experience in NHS and private sectors, I support adults navigating complex trauma, anxiety, depression and neurodevelopmental or cognitive needs.
I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy, drawing on integrative models like CBT, CFT, CAT, and DBT to ensure our work is uniquely tailored to you. My approach is trauma-informed and culturally responsive; I recognise how your identity, values and life experiences, alongside wider systemic factors, deeply shape your well-being.
Hi I'm Helen an experienced therapist with over 19 years of experience, I work with individuals and couples face to face and online. I offer my clients a non judgmental, safe space to help put feelngs and patterns into language of your own.
I offer brief and long term therapy, I m a emdr practioner that treats mental health conditions that happen because of memories from traumatic events from the past.
I believe it takes a lot of courage to reach out and approach a counsellor, It is my job to create a safe and compassionate space for you to work through your issues so you feel a greater sense of self.
Hi I'm Helen an experienced therapist with over 19 years of experience, I work with individuals and couples face to face and online. I offer my clients a non judgmental, safe space to help put feelngs and patterns into language of your own.
I offer brief and long term therapy, I m a emdr practioner that treats mental health conditions that happen because of memories from traumatic events from the past.
I believe it takes a lot of courage to reach out and approach a counsellor, It is my job to create a safe and compassionate space for you to work through your issues so you feel a greater sense of self.
Connection mind-body through Compassion workshop, Birth support or couple therapy
Connection mind-body through Compassion workshop, Birth support or couple therapy
Do you have a sense that something isn’t quite right — not dramatically wrong, just a feeling that won’t go away? Maybe relationships feel harder than they should, or you’re exhausted from always being the one who holds everything together. Something still feels hollow, or just out of reach.
These feelings often have roots that go back further than people realise — responses that made sense once, when the world felt less safe. But what protected you then may be keeping you stuck now.
We’re here to help you understand why. Contact us for a free consulation:
Do you have a sense that something isn’t quite right — not dramatically wrong, just a feeling that won’t go away? Maybe relationships feel harder than they should, or you’re exhausted from always being the one who holds everything together. Something still feels hollow, or just out of reach.
These feelings often have roots that go back further than people realise — responses that made sense once, when the world felt less safe. But what protected you then may be keeping you stuck now.
We’re here to help you understand why. Contact us for a free consulation:
Using Person-Centred, Solution-Focused, Psychodynamic, Trauma-Focused methods with NLP, I support ADHD coaching, CPTSD recovery, emotional dysregulation, executive function, anxiety management, depression, self-esteem, codependency, relationship trauma, workplace stress, domestic abuse recovery, anger management, assertiveness and perfectionism.
I specialise in trauma recovery, including complex PTSD (CPTSD), childhood trauma, ADHD, anxiety, panic attacks, narcissistic abuse, religious trauma, spiritual abuse, addiction, grief, neurodiversity, autism, workplace trauma, bullying, gaslighting and expat transitions. As an ex-Jehovah's Witness, I've lived through coercive control, shunning and identity loss—giving me insight into healing after high-control religious environments. I help clients with ADHD management, emotional regulation, boundary-setting, confidence-building and trauma processing using psychodynamic, psychoanalytic and NLP approaches.
Using Person-Centred, Solution-Focused, Psychodynamic, Trauma-Focused methods with NLP, I support ADHD coaching, CPTSD recovery, emotional dysregulation, executive function, anxiety management, depression, self-esteem, codependency, relationship trauma, workplace stress, domestic abuse recovery, anger management, assertiveness and perfectionism.
I specialise in trauma recovery, including complex PTSD (CPTSD), childhood trauma, ADHD, anxiety, panic attacks, narcissistic abuse, religious trauma, spiritual abuse, addiction, grief, neurodiversity, autism, workplace trauma, bullying, gaslighting and expat transitions. As an ex-Jehovah's Witness, I've lived through coercive control, shunning and identity loss—giving me insight into healing after high-control religious environments. I help clients with ADHD management, emotional regulation, boundary-setting, confidence-building and trauma processing using psychodynamic, psychoanalytic and NLP approaches.
As a clinical psychologist, I have specialised in trauma-focused and attachment-focused therapies.
At some point, nearly all of us face challenges that affect our mental and emotional well-being. Life has a way of presenting us with difficulties—whether it’s a tough beginning in childhood, an unexpected stressful event, a traumatic experience, or the ongoing demands of parenting. These experiences can feel overwhelming, and it’s natural for them to impact our mental health, daily life, and relationships. I offer a supportive space where you can talk openly and honestly without judgment. I will listen with care and work collaboratively with you to explore your challenges, strengths, and goals.
As a clinical psychologist, I have specialised in trauma-focused and attachment-focused therapies.
At some point, nearly all of us face challenges that affect our mental and emotional well-being. Life has a way of presenting us with difficulties—whether it’s a tough beginning in childhood, an unexpected stressful event, a traumatic experience, or the ongoing demands of parenting. These experiences can feel overwhelming, and it’s natural for them to impact our mental health, daily life, and relationships. I offer a supportive space where you can talk openly and honestly without judgment. I will listen with care and work collaboratively with you to explore your challenges, strengths, and goals.
Hi, I'm Ollie, a CBT/EMDR therapist/supervisor with 15
years experience. I specialise in OCD, Trauma/PTSD, Phobias, Anxiety and Depression. I'm trained in Tik disorders, Psychedelic Integration and Gambling Addiction. My passion is seeing clients regain their joie de vivre, overcome their fears and retake control of their lives. I'm authentic, down to earth, honest and transparent. To be congruent as therapists, we need to own ourselves - It's vital to therapy - Being relatable, being present, being there. Marcus Aurelius once said: “You have power over your mind, not external events - Know this and you will find strength”
Hi, I'm Ollie, a CBT/EMDR therapist/supervisor with 15
years experience. I specialise in OCD, Trauma/PTSD, Phobias, Anxiety and Depression. I'm trained in Tik disorders, Psychedelic Integration and Gambling Addiction. My passion is seeing clients regain their joie de vivre, overcome their fears and retake control of their lives. I'm authentic, down to earth, honest and transparent. To be congruent as therapists, we need to own ourselves - It's vital to therapy - Being relatable, being present, being there. Marcus Aurelius once said: “You have power over your mind, not external events - Know this and you will find strength”
Sometimes it’s hard to know exactly what we are going through. We might feel bad or find something distressing but struggle to fully make sense of it. Together we can work through key areas you find challenging to reach a shared understanding of how these problems developed and why they persist despite your efforts to overcome them.
Any form of therapy should ask what you want to achieve from your sessions. We can establish the main things you would like to see change in your life and focus our sessions on helping you get there.
Sometimes it’s hard to know exactly what we are going through. We might feel bad or find something distressing but struggle to fully make sense of it. Together we can work through key areas you find challenging to reach a shared understanding of how these problems developed and why they persist despite your efforts to overcome them.
Any form of therapy should ask what you want to achieve from your sessions. We can establish the main things you would like to see change in your life and focus our sessions on helping you get there.