Geriatric and Seniors Counselling in Epsom

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Dr Janine King
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Epsom KT18
I am a clinical psychologist registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). I have worked with a range of clients including children, adolescents, adults and families. My experience has been across NHS inpatient and outpatient services, residential settings and schools as well as in private therapy clinics offering assessment, formulation and treatment. My passion is working alongside clients to help them come to a better understanding of the challenges they are facing in their lives, enabling them to develop strategies and ways of thinking that can make things feel more manageable and less debilitating.
I am a clinical psychologist registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). I have worked with a range of clients including children, adolescents, adults and families. My experience has been across NHS inpatient and outpatient services, residential settings and schools as well as in private therapy clinics offering assessment, formulation and treatment. My passion is working alongside clients to help them come to a better understanding of the challenges they are facing in their lives, enabling them to develop strategies and ways of thinking that can make things feel more manageable and less debilitating.
01372 664345 View 01372 664345
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Surrey Counselling and Psychotherapy Partnership
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Epsom KT19
I have over 10 years experience in supporting individual adults and couples. I know the first step can feel daunting, which is why I offer a safe, warm and relaxed space for us to work together. Counselling is a very individual process, and everything I do will be centred around you. We will go at your pace so I can make sure your needs are met, in order to help you enhance your life and enable you to live it more fully.
I have over 10 years experience in supporting individual adults and couples. I know the first step can feel daunting, which is why I offer a safe, warm and relaxed space for us to work together. Counselling is a very individual process, and everything I do will be centred around you. We will go at your pace so I can make sure your needs are met, in order to help you enhance your life and enable you to live it more fully.
01372 234499 View 01372 234499
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Valeria Maccioni
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Epsom KT17
With over 15 years experience, every single client I worked with was ideal to me, as being unique, with his/her story, difficulties, weaknesses but also strengths. At times clients come to therapy with a specific goal, other times they do not have a clue, and this is part of the process. If a client is now reading my profile, he/she may be struggling with a recent or more long-standing emotional distress, not able to sleep, concentrate, work, relate to others, etc. He/she may be worrying about what to say to a psychologist; what to expect; possibly fearful of being judged, not understood; if the psychologist would be good enough...
With over 15 years experience, every single client I worked with was ideal to me, as being unique, with his/her story, difficulties, weaknesses but also strengths. At times clients come to therapy with a specific goal, other times they do not have a clue, and this is part of the process. If a client is now reading my profile, he/she may be struggling with a recent or more long-standing emotional distress, not able to sleep, concentrate, work, relate to others, etc. He/she may be worrying about what to say to a psychologist; what to expect; possibly fearful of being judged, not understood; if the psychologist would be good enough...
020 8138 0679 View 020 8138 0679
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Flor Ferraco
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
Verified Verified
Epsom KT18
Is it difficult for yourself to connect to your emotions and feelings? Sometimes it is complicated to find a link to enable us express freely. Unintentionally, we can create a habit in which we suppress, run away, deny or manipulate our emotions. It is normal to try to push away feelings of discomfort like stress, fear or pain; but there are tools you can learn to help you cope with these emotions in a healthy way. Instead of denying, distracting yourself, manipulating or disconnecting, you can accept, observe, acknowledge and connect deeply with your feelings.
Is it difficult for yourself to connect to your emotions and feelings? Sometimes it is complicated to find a link to enable us express freely. Unintentionally, we can create a habit in which we suppress, run away, deny or manipulate our emotions. It is normal to try to push away feelings of discomfort like stress, fear or pain; but there are tools you can learn to help you cope with these emotions in a healthy way. Instead of denying, distracting yourself, manipulating or disconnecting, you can accept, observe, acknowledge and connect deeply with your feelings.
020 4538 5361 View 020 4538 5361

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Ekta Choudhary
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
South Croydon CR2
As an Integrative Counsellor, I believe that there is no single approach that can suit everyone in every situation. Each person is unique, so counselling should also be unique to that person. I aim to cater to the therapeutic experience of each individual, tailored to each person’s personal limits, external constraints and goals. I have worked with adolescents and young adults since 2016 and also have experience of working with the elderly. Having worked in stressful corporate environment for over 20 years, I understand the stress and pressures of modern life and its impact on our wellbeing and of our loved ones.
As an Integrative Counsellor, I believe that there is no single approach that can suit everyone in every situation. Each person is unique, so counselling should also be unique to that person. I aim to cater to the therapeutic experience of each individual, tailored to each person’s personal limits, external constraints and goals. I have worked with adolescents and young adults since 2016 and also have experience of working with the elderly. Having worked in stressful corporate environment for over 20 years, I understand the stress and pressures of modern life and its impact on our wellbeing and of our loved ones.
020 8103 0799 View 020 8103 0799
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Bhavna Jaiswal
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Twickenham TW1
I am a Chartered Psychologist. I have over 10 years of counselling experience and have helped children, couples, young and elderly people. I have been privileged to have worked in research and practice with thousands of people of all ages from different cultural, religions and socio-economic backgrounds dealing with motivational, stress, and relationship issues. My approach is integrative, meaning that different approaches to your well-being are combined, depending on your needs - no single approach suits all. I will explore all aspects of your being, to tailor a therapy that works best for you.
I am a Chartered Psychologist. I have over 10 years of counselling experience and have helped children, couples, young and elderly people. I have been privileged to have worked in research and practice with thousands of people of all ages from different cultural, religions and socio-economic backgrounds dealing with motivational, stress, and relationship issues. My approach is integrative, meaning that different approaches to your well-being are combined, depending on your needs - no single approach suits all. I will explore all aspects of your being, to tailor a therapy that works best for you.
020 8106 5208 View 020 8106 5208
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Dr Ally Tomlins
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London SW18
Waitlist for new clients
Her areas of expertise are in assessing and treating the following issues: Anxiety, depression, stress, low self esteem, managing transitions in life (such as changes in the family, health related changes, job related changes, parenthood, marriage), bereavement, trauma and dementia.
Dr Tomlins is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. She has won numerous national awards for her work in creating innovative mental health services. She currently leads psychological care for urgent and acute mental health wards of an inner city London NHS Trust. Alongside this, she runs a thriving private practice London. She is a lecturer and Deputy Course Director at UCL for the Clinical Associate in Psychology MSC. Her work as a Clinical Supervisor for doctoral trainees at UCL, UEL, Royal Holloway and Surrey has nurtured the development of many currently practicing psychologists.
Her areas of expertise are in assessing and treating the following issues: Anxiety, depression, stress, low self esteem, managing transitions in life (such as changes in the family, health related changes, job related changes, parenthood, marriage), bereavement, trauma and dementia.
Dr Tomlins is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. She has won numerous national awards for her work in creating innovative mental health services. She currently leads psychological care for urgent and acute mental health wards of an inner city London NHS Trust. Alongside this, she runs a thriving private practice London. She is a lecturer and Deputy Course Director at UCL for the Clinical Associate in Psychology MSC. Her work as a Clinical Supervisor for doctoral trainees at UCL, UEL, Royal Holloway and Surrey has nurtured the development of many currently practicing psychologists.
020 3872 2711 View 020 3872 2711
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Nicole Rolls
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Sutton SM2
When the present is painful and the way forward uncertain, we may need to be heard and supported in order to see what is happening for us and around us, so that we can find greater understanding and joy in our lives . I am a fully qualified Psychotherapist and an Accredited Member of the BACP and of EMDR Europe with 17 years experience. I have been working successfully with a great variety of issues, working in Private Practice, in the NHS, as well as with Sutton Counselling and Goldsmiths University. I work with Adults, older teenagers, ​and couples. www.nicolerolls.co.uk
When the present is painful and the way forward uncertain, we may need to be heard and supported in order to see what is happening for us and around us, so that we can find greater understanding and joy in our lives . I am a fully qualified Psychotherapist and an Accredited Member of the BACP and of EMDR Europe with 17 years experience. I have been working successfully with a great variety of issues, working in Private Practice, in the NHS, as well as with Sutton Counselling and Goldsmiths University. I work with Adults, older teenagers, ​and couples. www.nicolerolls.co.uk
01260 542111 View 01260 542111
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Blue Ocean
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Mitcham CR4
Hi, my name is kadija Taha, I am an integrative counsellor and I am also specialised in bereavement counselling. I am very successful as a counsellor, because of my ability to help others overcome problems, such as depression, anxiety, phobia, relationship, grieving and so on. As a counsellor, I use the core conditions to help my clients, this means that, I use the unconditional positive regard to work fairly and genuinely to every client. I also use my empathic understanding to be in my clients world. I work with various age ranges, starting from children as young as 7 years old to the elderly aged 85 and upwards.
Hi, my name is kadija Taha, I am an integrative counsellor and I am also specialised in bereavement counselling. I am very successful as a counsellor, because of my ability to help others overcome problems, such as depression, anxiety, phobia, relationship, grieving and so on. As a counsellor, I use the core conditions to help my clients, this means that, I use the unconditional positive regard to work fairly and genuinely to every client. I also use my empathic understanding to be in my clients world. I work with various age ranges, starting from children as young as 7 years old to the elderly aged 85 and upwards.
020 3947 8955 View 020 3947 8955
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Dr Katherine Mollart
Verified Verified
Surbiton KT6
I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Oxford University. I have experience of working with individuals, couples, families, adults, older adults, children and adolescents and people with learning disabilities, within a wide range of NHS health care settings. I specialise in working with couples and also supporting people who have long-term physical health problems such as diabetes, chronic pain and chronic fatigue. I wrote my doctoral thesis on adolescents’ experiences of going to boarding school and have an interest in the impact of boarding school on psychological wellbeing.
I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Oxford University. I have experience of working with individuals, couples, families, adults, older adults, children and adolescents and people with learning disabilities, within a wide range of NHS health care settings. I specialise in working with couples and also supporting people who have long-term physical health problems such as diabetes, chronic pain and chronic fatigue. I wrote my doctoral thesis on adolescents’ experiences of going to boarding school and have an interest in the impact of boarding school on psychological wellbeing.
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Susanna Hailstone Walker
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
London SW12
Hello. I’m an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist, specialising in adult and older adult mental health. I practice psychodynamically, which means helping people work through complex and often unexplored issues, problems and fears. In psychodynamic therapy, past experiences are as important as present ones. Our early lives - especially our childhood and relationships with parents, caregivers and families - shape our personalities, our way of thinking and behaving, and how we relate to,other people. And sometimes those thoughts, feelings and patterns which start early can become the cause of problems later on.
Hello. I’m an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist, specialising in adult and older adult mental health. I practice psychodynamically, which means helping people work through complex and often unexplored issues, problems and fears. In psychodynamic therapy, past experiences are as important as present ones. Our early lives - especially our childhood and relationships with parents, caregivers and families - shape our personalities, our way of thinking and behaving, and how we relate to,other people. And sometimes those thoughts, feelings and patterns which start early can become the cause of problems later on.
020 4524 5282 View 020 4524 5282
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Sarah Thorpe
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Weybridge KT13
I offer long term and short -term individual therapy to adult clients. I work in a compassionate and empathic way with an integrative approach which allows me to provide a non-judgemental, confidential space to allow time for you to explore your feelings and concerns. I believe in creating a therapeutic relationship built on trust, honesty and respect, enabling us to find solutions together. I am passionate about the benefits of counselling and the belief that an integrative, personalised approach can enable you to feel empowered to work through areas where you feel stuck, building coping strategies to move forward independently.
I offer long term and short -term individual therapy to adult clients. I work in a compassionate and empathic way with an integrative approach which allows me to provide a non-judgemental, confidential space to allow time for you to explore your feelings and concerns. I believe in creating a therapeutic relationship built on trust, honesty and respect, enabling us to find solutions together. I am passionate about the benefits of counselling and the belief that an integrative, personalised approach can enable you to feel empowered to work through areas where you feel stuck, building coping strategies to move forward independently.
01932 501775 View 01932 501775
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Larissa Leiser
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Surbiton KT6
Welcome to my profile! Whether you feel anxious or have "stuff" that you want to work through, it is always worth reaching out and seeing the support you deserve. Many of us believe we are fine despite that big change, this loss or this hugely stressful lifestyle. We power through until the water starts seeping through the cracks. We aren't sleeping, we are stressed and on edge, our relationships suffer and our mood dips. If you want things to change, I would encourage you to take that first step, as hard as it may be. You deserve to give yourself the chance to improve your well being and counselling is a great way towards that.
Welcome to my profile! Whether you feel anxious or have "stuff" that you want to work through, it is always worth reaching out and seeing the support you deserve. Many of us believe we are fine despite that big change, this loss or this hugely stressful lifestyle. We power through until the water starts seeping through the cracks. We aren't sleeping, we are stressed and on edge, our relationships suffer and our mood dips. If you want things to change, I would encourage you to take that first step, as hard as it may be. You deserve to give yourself the chance to improve your well being and counselling is a great way towards that.
020 3835 2543 View 020 3835 2543
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The Practice
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Weybridge KT13
We can all have difficulties in everyday life and encounter problems that we simply find hard to cope with alone. You may feel worried, anxious, low, confused, isolated or may be experience difficulties in relationships. You may be suffering from feelings of low self esteem or low self confidence. You may have been diagnosed with anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, or maybe you are just feeling sad. When these feelings and thoughts persist and become overwhelming it may be difficult to know which way to turn.
We can all have difficulties in everyday life and encounter problems that we simply find hard to cope with alone. You may feel worried, anxious, low, confused, isolated or may be experience difficulties in relationships. You may be suffering from feelings of low self esteem or low self confidence. You may have been diagnosed with anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, or maybe you are just feeling sad. When these feelings and thoughts persist and become overwhelming it may be difficult to know which way to turn.
07480 486415 View 07480 486415
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Sophie Cockell
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Weybridge KT13
I work with all age groups whatever your issues and offer a safe therapeutic space in which you are able to identify and explore these issues, needs and goals. I have extensive experience of working with clients living with Identity problems including gender identity and couples and families who are fostering and adopting children. I also work with neuro-diversity, physical and mental wellbeing, bullying and the feeling of not fitting in which can contribute to low self esteem and low mood. I also offer support to significant others both therapeutically and practically.
I work with all age groups whatever your issues and offer a safe therapeutic space in which you are able to identify and explore these issues, needs and goals. I have extensive experience of working with clients living with Identity problems including gender identity and couples and families who are fostering and adopting children. I also work with neuro-diversity, physical and mental wellbeing, bullying and the feeling of not fitting in which can contribute to low self esteem and low mood. I also offer support to significant others both therapeutically and practically.
01483 940035 View 01483 940035
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Catherine Frisby
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Betchworth RH3
Coming to counselling for the first time can be daunting and may take some courage. I would like to offer you a safe, confidential, non-judgemental, neutral space to work through difficult feelings, gain insights and help you move forward. It may be separation or loss that has brought you to this point. Perhaps you are suffering from depression, anxiety or relationship difficulties. It may be past traumas that are affecting you. It could be a vague sense of dissatisfaction and a search for a greater sense of meaning that is the source of your discomfort. Whatever the issue, counselling with a skilled counsellor can guide you through
Coming to counselling for the first time can be daunting and may take some courage. I would like to offer you a safe, confidential, non-judgemental, neutral space to work through difficult feelings, gain insights and help you move forward. It may be separation or loss that has brought you to this point. Perhaps you are suffering from depression, anxiety or relationship difficulties. It may be past traumas that are affecting you. It could be a vague sense of dissatisfaction and a search for a greater sense of meaning that is the source of your discomfort. Whatever the issue, counselling with a skilled counsellor can guide you through
01737 949543 View 01737 949543
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Gemma Autumn
Counsellor, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Leatherhead KT22
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling anxious? Depressed? Low self-esteem? I offer therapeutic counselling using talking and creative therapy so you can plant the seeds of awareness and grow change in your life. I (she/her) am a trained integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor, ecopsychotherapist and practising artist. I work with adults and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, loss, low self-esteem, relationships, life direction, stress, burnout, trauma, attachment, creative blocks, divorce, intimacy, abuse, sexuality, OCD, religion, family problems, money stories, spiritual disconnection, psychedelic integration and living abroad.
Are you feeling anxious? Depressed? Low self-esteem? I offer therapeutic counselling using talking and creative therapy so you can plant the seeds of awareness and grow change in your life. I (she/her) am a trained integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor, ecopsychotherapist and practising artist. I work with adults and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, loss, low self-esteem, relationships, life direction, stress, burnout, trauma, attachment, creative blocks, divorce, intimacy, abuse, sexuality, OCD, religion, family problems, money stories, spiritual disconnection, psychedelic integration and living abroad.
020 4538 2317 View 020 4538 2317
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Louise van den Berg
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Redhill RH1
My psychotherapy & counselling sessions are tailored to address issues like anxiety, depression, grief, trauma-related issues and neurodiversity etc. The initial sessions focus on understanding your unique concerns, allowing time for personalised strategies and goals to develop, and offering enough time for you to explore and process your thoughts and feelings. Subsequent sessions concentrate on implementing these strategies to meet your individual needs.
My psychotherapy & counselling sessions are tailored to address issues like anxiety, depression, grief, trauma-related issues and neurodiversity etc. The initial sessions focus on understanding your unique concerns, allowing time for personalised strategies and goals to develop, and offering enough time for you to explore and process your thoughts and feelings. Subsequent sessions concentrate on implementing these strategies to meet your individual needs.
01737 926082 View 01737 926082
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David Butlin
Psychotherapist, BPC
Verified Verified
South Croydon CR2
You may be finding life difficult or painful. This may be due to a relationship problem or something that you experienced in the past. You may feel you can barely cope with the demands and responsibilities of life. You may be suffering from low mood or a general sense of dissatisfaction. You may feel a sense of bereavement or loss. Perhaps you are aware of being angry a lot of the time. You could have noticed patterns of behaviour in your life and you wonder why. You may feel you have issues connected with spirituality or religion. These feelings and thoughts can be explored in the safety and containment of counselling.
You may be finding life difficult or painful. This may be due to a relationship problem or something that you experienced in the past. You may feel you can barely cope with the demands and responsibilities of life. You may be suffering from low mood or a general sense of dissatisfaction. You may feel a sense of bereavement or loss. Perhaps you are aware of being angry a lot of the time. You could have noticed patterns of behaviour in your life and you wonder why. You may feel you have issues connected with spirituality or religion. These feelings and thoughts can be explored in the safety and containment of counselling.
020 3835 3894 View 020 3835 3894
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Saira Webster
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Sutton SM2
I'm a qualified Integrative Counsellor and an individual member with BACP - the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I work with a humanistic approach. I offer a 15 minutes free consultation to understand your needs and how we might work together.  My aim is to offer you a safe and confidential space where you are able to explore your thoughts and feelings freely.  I will work with you, at your pace and enable you to see and develop towards the outcome that you want to achieve.
I'm a qualified Integrative Counsellor and an individual member with BACP - the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I work with a humanistic approach. I offer a 15 minutes free consultation to understand your needs and how we might work together.  My aim is to offer you a safe and confidential space where you are able to explore your thoughts and feelings freely.  I will work with you, at your pace and enable you to see and develop towards the outcome that you want to achieve.
020 3984 7614 View 020 3984 7614

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Geriatric and Seniors Counsellors

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, dementia, and physical mobility challenges.

How can geriatric 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.

How is counselling for elderly different from counseling for other age groups?

Many aspects of geriatric counselling are similar to counselling in younger 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. However, therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients 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.

Can geriatric counselling help people who suffer from dementia?

Counselling can be highly effective for aging adults with dementia. While some therapists specialising in dementia may work with clients solely on topics surrounding memory loss, they can also assist clients with conditions that may co-occur at old age, such as anxiety or depression. Counsellors specialising in working with older adults can also offer an objective assessment of a client’s functioning or disease progression to caregivers, and they may be particularly knowledgeable about community resources that may benefit dementia clients and their families. Therapists specialising in dementia may also be trained in specialised forms of therapy for memory loss, such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST)—which can help mentally stimulate dementia clients to preserve cognitive functioning.