Dementia Counselling in Farnham
I believe in the power of nature to heal and provide a space with views of a beautiful garden as well as the opportunity to work outside either walking in the forest or seated by a pond and waterfall. In the work we can harness the natural environment to help calm a dysregulated nervous system and bring back a sense of safety and control.
Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges happens to us all at times. I provide a safe space to explore what is causing your pain and understand where you are in all of this. This could be the first step in prioritising yourself and your own needs and finding lasting happiness.
I believe in the power of nature to heal and provide a space with views of a beautiful garden as well as the opportunity to work outside either walking in the forest or seated by a pond and waterfall. In the work we can harness the natural environment to help calm a dysregulated nervous system and bring back a sense of safety and control.
Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges happens to us all at times. I provide a safe space to explore what is causing your pain and understand where you are in all of this. This could be the first step in prioritising yourself and your own needs and finding lasting happiness.
I offer professional one to one counselling to support you if you're struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, or the pressures of work, relationships or family concerns. You might be finding it hard to trust your instincts, or feel stuck in patterns of overthinking or self-criticism. Together, we can explore what’s been holding you back, and begin to build a clearer, more confident voice, where your choices feel more your own.
Our sessions will be a place where you can speak openly, feel heard, and build your confidence and sense of self. Our relationship is one in which I hope you will feel fully supported and wholly respected.
I offer professional one to one counselling to support you if you're struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, or the pressures of work, relationships or family concerns. You might be finding it hard to trust your instincts, or feel stuck in patterns of overthinking or self-criticism. Together, we can explore what’s been holding you back, and begin to build a clearer, more confident voice, where your choices feel more your own.
Our sessions will be a place where you can speak openly, feel heard, and build your confidence and sense of self. Our relationship is one in which I hope you will feel fully supported and wholly respected.
I have a special interest in grief and loss associated with those caring for a loved one with long term and life limiting illness such as Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Cancer.
Individual, Couples Therapy and EMDR in-person and online. I'll support you with kindness, compassion, empathy and understanding. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, stress or something else and are looking for support from someone who will listen without judgement in a confidential and safe environment please get in touch. Are you a carer looking after a loved one with a life limiting illness? or generally just don’t feel good about yourself? Whether you are looking to cope with a specific mental health issue, better manage unpleasant emotions or simply want to feel better about yourself, counselling can help.
I have a special interest in grief and loss associated with those caring for a loved one with long term and life limiting illness such as Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Cancer.
Individual, Couples Therapy and EMDR in-person and online. I'll support you with kindness, compassion, empathy and understanding. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, stress or something else and are looking for support from someone who will listen without judgement in a confidential and safe environment please get in touch. Are you a carer looking after a loved one with a life limiting illness? or generally just don’t feel good about yourself? Whether you are looking to cope with a specific mental health issue, better manage unpleasant emotions or simply want to feel better about yourself, counselling can help.
I consider myself to be a warm, caring and approachable person. I know that coming for counselling takes great courage and I will do my utmost to help you feel at ease. I trained in an integrative approach to counselling, this allows me to tailor therapy, to meet each individual client's needs. I believe that people are unique human beings, who have the potential to make the most of their lives. I have considerable experience of working with nervous illness including, anxiety, depression, OCD, diversity, age related issues and also a wide range of personal problems and relationship problems.
I consider myself to be a warm, caring and approachable person. I know that coming for counselling takes great courage and I will do my utmost to help you feel at ease. I trained in an integrative approach to counselling, this allows me to tailor therapy, to meet each individual client's needs. I believe that people are unique human beings, who have the potential to make the most of their lives. I have considerable experience of working with nervous illness including, anxiety, depression, OCD, diversity, age related issues and also a wide range of personal problems and relationship problems.
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As a humanistic counsellor you are at the centre of my practice. Working with children and adults I provide a safe and accepting space to explore and empower your decisions. I understand that life can feel confusing, isolating and some events can bring up emotions you had boxed away, leaving you feeling overwhelmed. You might feel that you have lost sight of who you are or that people just do not hear you. Big life changes especially in childhood have such an impact on us, and it is about seeing these patterns and deciding if you want to change them.
As a humanistic counsellor you are at the centre of my practice. Working with children and adults I provide a safe and accepting space to explore and empower your decisions. I understand that life can feel confusing, isolating and some events can bring up emotions you had boxed away, leaving you feeling overwhelmed. You might feel that you have lost sight of who you are or that people just do not hear you. Big life changes especially in childhood have such an impact on us, and it is about seeing these patterns and deciding if you want to change them.
Initial and preparation sessions usually last 50 minutes, while memory-processing sessions may last up to 90 minutes.
Perhaps you have experienced trauma, bereavement or a life-changing event, such as a serious accident, workplace trauma, disability or life-threatening illness. You may be living with distressing memories, anxiety, grief, loss of confidence or a sense that life has changed beyond recognition. As an experienced EMDR therapist, I offer compassionate, trauma-informed support to help you process what has happened, reduce its emotional impact and move forward. Together, we can work towards greater stability, renewed confidence and new possibilities for living well.
Initial and preparation sessions usually last 50 minutes, while memory-processing sessions may last up to 90 minutes.
Perhaps you have experienced trauma, bereavement or a life-changing event, such as a serious accident, workplace trauma, disability or life-threatening illness. You may be living with distressing memories, anxiety, grief, loss of confidence or a sense that life has changed beyond recognition. As an experienced EMDR therapist, I offer compassionate, trauma-informed support to help you process what has happened, reduce its emotional impact and move forward. Together, we can work towards greater stability, renewed confidence and new possibilities for living well.
I cover many areas including anxiety, depression, bereavement, and health related challenges like cancer and dementia.
Hi, I'm Michelle Guthrie and I am happy to have the opportunity to help support you on your journey to health and well-being. It could be that you are feeling stuck in life and don't know where to turn or that you are not feeling heard in an environment that feels safe and secure without judgement. This is where counselling with me can be of enormous benefit.
I cover many areas including anxiety, depression, bereavement, and health related challenges like cancer and dementia.
Hi, I'm Michelle Guthrie and I am happy to have the opportunity to help support you on your journey to health and well-being. It could be that you are feeling stuck in life and don't know where to turn or that you are not feeling heard in an environment that feels safe and secure without judgement. This is where counselling with me can be of enormous benefit.
All of us struggle at points in our life, disappointment, stress, loneliness, failure, self-esteem and relationship issues, to name only a few. I offer a safe, non-judgmental and confidential space to share your thoughts and issues. Our collaboration and relationship is key to the therapy taking place. Past experiences contribute to how we think, feel and behave today, resulting in negative outcomes. This awareness of our past can bring about new feelings and behaviours, allowing for change. I can help with work stress/marital issues/codependence/self-esteem/depression/bereavement/trust issues/life transitions and career changes.
All of us struggle at points in our life, disappointment, stress, loneliness, failure, self-esteem and relationship issues, to name only a few. I offer a safe, non-judgmental and confidential space to share your thoughts and issues. Our collaboration and relationship is key to the therapy taking place. Past experiences contribute to how we think, feel and behave today, resulting in negative outcomes. This awareness of our past can bring about new feelings and behaviours, allowing for change. I can help with work stress/marital issues/codependence/self-esteem/depression/bereavement/trust issues/life transitions and career changes.
I support people experiencing relationship difficulties, grief and loss, dementia, life changes and difficult past experiences.
Are thoughts and feelings affecting your everyday life, causing anxiety, stress or low self-esteem? You may be experiencing relationship difficulties, going through a significant life change, or feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward.
Im a qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, I bring human understanding alongside therapeutic experience. My aim is to provide a comfortable space where you can talk openly about your concerns and make sense of how you are feeling. Whatever brings you to counselling, I will work alongside you to understand your experiences and find a way forward that feels right for you.
I support people experiencing relationship difficulties, grief and loss, dementia, life changes and difficult past experiences.
Are thoughts and feelings affecting your everyday life, causing anxiety, stress or low self-esteem? You may be experiencing relationship difficulties, going through a significant life change, or feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward.
Im a qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, I bring human understanding alongside therapeutic experience. My aim is to provide a comfortable space where you can talk openly about your concerns and make sense of how you are feeling. Whatever brings you to counselling, I will work alongside you to understand your experiences and find a way forward that feels right for you.
I work with a range of issues including anxiety, low mood, domestic issues, stress, memory problems, dementia and more complex and enduring problems.
I am trained to work in many different models and draw from a range of approaches. However I have learnt that working purely within one model rarely meets people's needs, so my approach is always flexible, tailored to best fit your needs. I also offer sessions to family and friends supporting those who may struggle to access therapy directly themselves.
I work with a range of issues including anxiety, low mood, domestic issues, stress, memory problems, dementia and more complex and enduring problems.
I am trained to work in many different models and draw from a range of approaches. However I have learnt that working purely within one model rarely meets people's needs, so my approach is always flexible, tailored to best fit your needs. I also offer sessions to family and friends supporting those who may struggle to access therapy directly themselves.
I have worked in the NHS for over 20 years and I realise that therapy can be a new and unusual approach for people. I often work with folk who are finding things hard, and need a neutral form of support. I can offer direct support, teaching and practice in cognitive and behavioural techniques, or relaxation and mindfulness ideas to help. The goals that a person wants to work towards might be crystal clear to them, or they might refine these as we work together.
I have worked in the NHS for over 20 years and I realise that therapy can be a new and unusual approach for people. I often work with folk who are finding things hard, and need a neutral form of support. I can offer direct support, teaching and practice in cognitive and behavioural techniques, or relaxation and mindfulness ideas to help. The goals that a person wants to work towards might be crystal clear to them, or they might refine these as we work together.
Community Counselling is built on foundations of humanistic therapy. We offer counsellors from different counties and varied modalities within the humanistic approaches. Our ethos is to provide high quality service to our clients and operate on a social enterprise system, which applies a strategy to maximise improvements in the well-being of disadvantaged client groups. CC aims to provide a non-judgemental, confidential and supportive environment to promote an atmosphere of trust, enabling clients to bring to the session what is important for them.
Community Counselling is built on foundations of humanistic therapy. We offer counsellors from different counties and varied modalities within the humanistic approaches. Our ethos is to provide high quality service to our clients and operate on a social enterprise system, which applies a strategy to maximise improvements in the well-being of disadvantaged client groups. CC aims to provide a non-judgemental, confidential and supportive environment to promote an atmosphere of trust, enabling clients to bring to the session what is important for them.
Working with people to help them through trauma, distressing life events, adverse childhood experiences, the knock-on effects of dealing with bereavement of any sort, the impact of living with long term ill-health, disability or coming to terms with a new diagnosis, truly is my passion. These are some of the many reasons people come to see me, but I also work with young people (aged 13+) supporting them with friendship issues, self-esteem, self-harm, dealing with the effects of bullying, figuring out their gender identity and supporting them with the impact of divorce and of having a narcissistic parent in their life.
Working with people to help them through trauma, distressing life events, adverse childhood experiences, the knock-on effects of dealing with bereavement of any sort, the impact of living with long term ill-health, disability or coming to terms with a new diagnosis, truly is my passion. These are some of the many reasons people come to see me, but I also work with young people (aged 13+) supporting them with friendship issues, self-esteem, self-harm, dealing with the effects of bullying, figuring out their gender identity and supporting them with the impact of divorce and of having a narcissistic parent in their life.
As well as supporting clients going through common life problems, such as anxiety, depression or relationship issues, I have experience of working with individuals who have lived through narcissistic abuse, and want to work through the impact that has had on them.
If you are looking for a professional therapist who will understand, help you make sense of it all as you work to find a new perspective, and provide a safe space for you to explore your feelings, contact me for a free 15 minute video chat.
As well as supporting clients going through common life problems, such as anxiety, depression or relationship issues, I have experience of working with individuals who have lived through narcissistic abuse, and want to work through the impact that has had on them.
If you are looking for a professional therapist who will understand, help you make sense of it all as you work to find a new perspective, and provide a safe space for you to explore your feelings, contact me for a free 15 minute video chat.
I provide Psychotherapy, Spiritual Mentorship and Systemic Facilitation for individuals, couples and organisations. In addition to a BA (Hons) in Integrative Psychotherapy I hold a Masters in Theology and have studied Systemic and Family Constellations and various Psycho-Spiritual modalities in depth over many years.
I provide Psychotherapy, Spiritual Mentorship and Systemic Facilitation for individuals, couples and organisations. In addition to a BA (Hons) in Integrative Psychotherapy I hold a Masters in Theology and have studied Systemic and Family Constellations and various Psycho-Spiritual modalities in depth over many years.
Hi, I’m Angela, founder of Speak Your Truth Counselling Services and I am a fully qualified Integrative counsellor who is deeply committed to person-centred therapy where your experience, voice, and values guide every step of the process.
I am a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) which is a body that ensures that I adhere to their Ethical Framework to ensure that I work safely to protect you as well as myself. I provide counselling for 18+ adults principally online platforms or in-person.
Hi, I’m Angela, founder of Speak Your Truth Counselling Services and I am a fully qualified Integrative counsellor who is deeply committed to person-centred therapy where your experience, voice, and values guide every step of the process.
I am a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) which is a body that ensures that I adhere to their Ethical Framework to ensure that I work safely to protect you as well as myself. I provide counselling for 18+ adults principally online platforms or in-person.
Hi I'm Lin, a compassionate and dedicated humanistic counsellor working with women in all stages of life. I am experienced in working with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, bereavement/ traumatic loss, body image support, relationship/family conflict, childhood trauma, infertility/IVF/miscarriage (BICA member) & menopause. My service is for adults and young women 18+.
Working together, I will provide you with a warm, welcoming and safe environment in which we can explore any difficult thoughts and feelings that are coming up for you, helping you to find greater awareness and compassion, and perhaps some inner peace.
Hi I'm Lin, a compassionate and dedicated humanistic counsellor working with women in all stages of life. I am experienced in working with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, bereavement/ traumatic loss, body image support, relationship/family conflict, childhood trauma, infertility/IVF/miscarriage (BICA member) & menopause. My service is for adults and young women 18+.
Working together, I will provide you with a warm, welcoming and safe environment in which we can explore any difficult thoughts and feelings that are coming up for you, helping you to find greater awareness and compassion, and perhaps some inner peace.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure why certain patterns keep repeating in your life. Perhaps you’re dealing with anxiety, low mood, relationship struggles, or a loss that’s hard to process. My role is to offer a calm, private space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgement, understand yourself more deeply, and find new ways forward. Together we can work towards clarity, self-acceptance, and lasting change that feels authentic to you.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure why certain patterns keep repeating in your life. Perhaps you’re dealing with anxiety, low mood, relationship struggles, or a loss that’s hard to process. My role is to offer a calm, private space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgement, understand yourself more deeply, and find new ways forward. Together we can work towards clarity, self-acceptance, and lasting change that feels authentic to you.
Hi, I'm Sam and welcome to my profile.
Life can, at times, feel challenging and overwhelming for many reasons. You may be feeling stuck in a rut or dealing with relationship issues, anxiety, or low self-esteem. Or perhaps you are battling childhood trauma, grief, or depression, whatever your reason for looking at counselling I can work with you to support you through it.
I will provide a safe and confidential space, online or face-to-face, where you can talk and explore your thoughts and feelings free from judgement. Creating such a space is important, it allows trust to develop and our therapeutic relationship to grow.
Hi, I'm Sam and welcome to my profile.
Life can, at times, feel challenging and overwhelming for many reasons. You may be feeling stuck in a rut or dealing with relationship issues, anxiety, or low self-esteem. Or perhaps you are battling childhood trauma, grief, or depression, whatever your reason for looking at counselling I can work with you to support you through it.
I will provide a safe and confidential space, online or face-to-face, where you can talk and explore your thoughts and feelings free from judgement. Creating such a space is important, it allows trust to develop and our therapeutic relationship to grow.
Life can be challenging and unfair, often lacking clear sense. Together, we can create a supportive environment where you can gain clarity, especially in dealing with various forms of loss—whether it’s a relationship, a sense of self, your health or a loved one. I’m dedicated to helping you navigate your unique struggles and find understanding. My therapy aims to help you discover your authentic self, see vulnerabilities as strengths, and support your personal growth. While you can’t change the past, therapy facilitates awareness toward a safer, more aligned life exploring your choices with renewed perspective.
Life can be challenging and unfair, often lacking clear sense. Together, we can create a supportive environment where you can gain clarity, especially in dealing with various forms of loss—whether it’s a relationship, a sense of self, your health or a loved one. I’m dedicated to helping you navigate your unique struggles and find understanding. My therapy aims to help you discover your authentic self, see vulnerabilities as strengths, and support your personal growth. While you can’t change the past, therapy facilitates awareness toward a safer, more aligned life exploring your choices with renewed perspective.
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Dementia Counsellors
Can dementia patients benefit from counselling?
Dementia patients can often benefit significantly from counselling. While neurologists typically treat dementia itself, counsellors provide crucial emotional support for patients and their families. Therapists specializing in dementia can help clients navigate aging, end-of-life issues, social isolation, sleep challenges, and grief. They can also assist clients in adapting to the disease by addressing caregiving concerns and supporting family members. Counsellors will often also collaborate with a patient's neurologist or other medical providers to manage dementia symptoms and medication needs.
How can you tell if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's?
To determine if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's disease, there are several signs and diagnostic methods that medical professionals use. Early signs of dementia often include memory loss, difficulty with problem-solving, and challenges in completing familiar tasks. Diagnosing dementia or Alzheimer's requires a comprehensive approach, as there is no single definitive test, and initial diagnosis can sometimes be difficult as symptoms tend to worsen progressively over time. To make a diagnosis, medical professionals typically use a combination of methods, including standardized questionnaires and cognitive tests to assess memory, attention, and problem-solving skills, psychiatric evaluations to understand mental health status, brain scans to look for physical changes in the brain, as well as other medical tests to rule out other conditions.
What are the first-line treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease?
There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but catching the disease in its early-to-moderate phases can be beneficial in order to initiate first-line treatments to help manage symptoms. Medications such as galantamine, rivastigmine, and donepezil are examples of cholinesterase inhibitors that are commonly prescribed for Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, working with a therapist or social worker can also often help patients with the disease address common behavioural and lifestyle concerns, such as anxiety, depression, irritability, sleep problems, social support, and housing changes.
When to seek treatment for Alzheimer’s?
It’s best to seek treatment at the first signs of Alzheimer's. Early warning signs of Alzheimer’s include memory problems, such as forgetting appointments or directions, as well as trouble concentrating, paying attention, retrieving words, and carrying out daily household tasks. An early diagnosis can help people slow the progression of the disease with medication and plan for the future in terms of housing, social/caregiving support, and finances.