I am a Clinical Psychologist with 25 years experience working in the NHS . I can provide therapy for individuals seeking help for the first time but also for those with more enduring mental health difficulties when perhaps a number of previous therapies have been tried. I have also worked in New Zealand in a hospital setting providing support for individuals and families with life changing physical health difficulties and with older adults. In addition to my client work I have been a Clinical & Academic Tutor on the Exeter Clinical Psychology Doctoral Course with a particular interest in teaching and offering Clinical Supervision.

I understand how exhausting it can be when poor sleep is an obstacle to living a rich and fulfilling life. I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist providing specialist, evidence-based psychological therapy for children, young people and adults struggling with sleep, insomnia and associated psychological issues. Sleep problems may be associated with stress, work/life balance, (new) parenthood, and physical and mental health struggles. I am passionate about helping others to sleep well and to enjoy the benefits of improved health, emotional well-being and quality of life.

I am a chartered clinical psychologist, registered with the HCPC and BPS. I have over 10 years experience working in the NHS and independent sector with people experiencing emotional, mental health, and relational difficulties.

Do you ever feel that no one is listening? Do you sometimes feel completely alone? Do you just want to be heard and understood? Do you worry that your thoughts and feelings will be a burden to others? That is what counselling is all about. Really listening, always caring and never judging. A counsellor will support you through the hard times.

My work is with children, young people and young adults who are finding it difficult to manage difficulties relating to mood, anxiety, educational challenges, exam anxiety, transitions between school and university, and both expected and unexpected life changes. In addition to this, I have specialist skills and experience in working with children, young people and adults on the autism spectrum (some of whom may also have associated learning disabilities). I also have significant experience working with looked after children, both within fostering and residential care settings.

My work is with children, young people and young adults who are finding it difficult to manage difficulties relating to mood, anxiety, educational challenges, exam anxiety, transitions between school and university, and both expected and unexpected life changes. In addition to this, I have specialist skills and experience in working with children, young people and adults on the autism spectrum (some of whom may also have associated learning disabilities). I also have significant experience working with looked after children, both within fostering and residential care settings.

Coming to therapy can be a relief, although it can also feel like a step into the unknown and be frightening. I am a warm, empathic and experienced therapist, firstly my priority is to support you to feel more at ease. I have experience which includes working in GP surgeries, charities, private mental health hospital (general psychiatry) environment offering individual and groupwork, along with employee assisted programme experience. I offer to facilitate your change and development. The aim of the therapy is to exit repeated cycles of behaviour and thinking, to enable increased self awareness, esteem, confidence and self care.

I am passionate about working with Children, Teenager’s and Adults. For the last 16 years I have built a range of specialisms, working in various roles across Dorset. Those I have supported have faced many issues including bereavement, trauma, anxiety, family breakdowns, low self-esteem and depression. ​

If you are struggling at the moment please do get in touch as I would love to help. I have significant experience providing direct therapy for many different concerns including anxiety/panic, depression and eating disorders. I have many years experience working with individuals and families where there are behavioural concerns. I also have additional training in neurological conditions and traumatic brain injury. I aim to work with individuals to build a life that is meaningful to them inspite of all the challenges that life can bring. I help clients to work towards their own personal goals for therapy and beyond!!!

Are you experiencing a time in your life when situations seem overwhelming and your emotional burdens seem too heavy?  Perhaps you feel depressed and anxious and weighed down by past traumas. Or maybe you feel separated from others by grief and sadness. Do you want to make sense of the past and feel positive about a new future? I can help you work through these difficult times to feel more joyful, more at peace, and more connected to others and with the authentic "you".

Sometimes we suffer anxiety, emotional pain and thoughts ‘is there something wrong with me’ as we can’t seem to get others to understand us, and we don’t know why? You might even think and feel ‘I just don’t fit in’ you wish you knew why so you can change it. At times we all feel it's all my fault' when you know this not to be true, this can cause anxiety and doubt ourselves. You may want to be more assertive and respectful to yourself within a relationship or at work. When trying to fall asleep you just keep replaying those awkward moments over and over again “What if I’d said… or did…it would all be better, will they accept me?"

Are you presently suffering from stress and anxiety or any particular difficulty that's preventing you from enjoying the quality of life you really want? I understand. It may also feel daunting to be looking for the right therapist for yourself at the moment, so I offer you help with this. I also offer you the benefit of my many years’ experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist and my commitment to help you to meet your needs and aspirations. As a bonus my clients say they really appreciate the calm relaxation of my peaceful cabin and surrounding gardens at Swans Therapy in residential Queens Park, with free on road parking.

I am an accredited Psychotherapist and Counsellor in private practice and work with non-judgment and compassion. You may be feeling anxious, stressed or depressed, and generally noticing yourself lacking motivation and not enjoying activities that used to bring you pleasure. You may be struggling in your relationships or overwhelmed at work, feeling angry a lot of the time. Your coping strategies may be increasingly unhelpful, and manifesting in unhealthy behaviours. I support my clients to facilitate change & growth to move forward to a place of recovery and hope.

Counselling can help you to change the way you see the world around you and your place in it. I aim to help you to understand yourself more deeply, to perhaps recognise patterns of behaviour that are maybe unhelpful to yourself. I know what an unnerving experience contacting a counsellor can be: you might feel worried about saying the 'right' things, or about what questions I might ask you. You might be feeling sceptical that anyone can help you at all or be left wondering if your problems are 'bad' enough for therapy. Contacting a counsellor can be the first step to understanding yourself more deeply.

Having someone to talk to at various points in our life can be very helpful in dealing with a range of issues. It can be beneficial to speak with some who is non-judgemental, genuine and can offer unconditional positive regard within a professional setting. The counselling relationship is not like any other you may have experienced and requires the client to take a leap of faith and trust someone they have not met before.

Hello, my name is Rebecca. As a BACP Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist, I offer talking therapy online or by telephone, with a view to offering face to face again in the future. At the core of my counselling practice is my belief that we all deserve to be who we are, without judgement. Counselling offers a safe, confidential space to explore the difficulties that you are facing. Talking it over can help. Together, we can work find ways of enabling you to move forward in your life, with greater knowledge of yourself and tools to help you manage with difficult feelings. For counselling supervision, please contact me to discuss.

If you are an adult feeling anxious about work or a personal issue and its getting in the way of you enjoying life I can help. Sometimes anxious people feel silly and might struggle to understand why they feel the way they do. Maybe you get panic attacks and you just want them to stop. Perhaps you are worried about a test or something else. Maybe you are lacking confidence and struggling with relationships, bereavement or other losses. You know something has to change. As a retired nurse, I'm professional, experienced and friendly. Contact me so you can get to know me and ask me questions.

Hello, my name is Beverley and I am an Accredited CBT Therapist and an EMDR therapist. I provide a collaborative, confidential and professional psychotherapy service for adults suffering with a range of emotional problems as a result of depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, that understandably have a negative impact upon their personal and professional lives. I am NHS trained in both CBT and EMDR and have gained invaluable experience whilst working in two local NHS IAPT services, where I was able to provide the choice of CBT and EMDR treatment to clients I worked with. I left the NHS in 2017 to focus on my own private practice.

We are a team of Art Psychotherapists skilled in offering psychological support to clients who have experienced trauma, sexual abuse, bereavement and loss. We are able to support people of any age experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, psychosis, agoraphobia, suicidal ideation and self-harm, as well as those experiencing difficulties related to autism, Aspergers and Down Syndrome. We have experience working with gender and sexual identity. We are a social enterprise dedicated to supporting people using art. www.untapped.org.uk

I have worked as a person-centred psychotherapist for twenty years (BACP Senior accredited). I work with individuals who are in crisis or in particular areas of difficulty. I also work with clients who are happy or already successful, who simply want to enhance the quality of life even further. I provide the opportunity to examine your life, your relationships and your career, helping you to think about and develop your options and decide what steps to take next.