Marriage Counselling in Great Baddow
I work with all age groups, genders and cultures; with individuals, couples and families.
My approach to counselling is based around integrative therapy, which brings together different elements of several therapies. Integrative therapists believe that there is no single approach that can effectively treat each person in all situations and so combine the most appropriate and essential components according to client need.
I work with all age groups, genders and cultures; with individuals, couples and families.
My approach to counselling is based around integrative therapy, which brings together different elements of several therapies. Integrative therapists believe that there is no single approach that can effectively treat each person in all situations and so combine the most appropriate and essential components according to client need.
Established in 2014, 5th Avenue Counselling is the practice of Marianne Mikhail Msc, offering an accessible option when you need therapeutic support, or just a space to talk and be heard.
Established in 2014, 5th Avenue Counselling is the practice of Marianne Mikhail Msc, offering an accessible option when you need therapeutic support, or just a space to talk and be heard.
We work with adults, children as well as couples
We can offer clients a wealth of experience particularly in the areas of stress, anxiety and depression. We have Childrens Counsellors who will see children between the ages of 5-16. We can also offer help with eating disorders . We are open 9-9 weekdays and 9-2 at weekends. We can accommodate those with irregular working patterns.
We work with adults, children as well as couples
We can offer clients a wealth of experience particularly in the areas of stress, anxiety and depression. We have Childrens Counsellors who will see children between the ages of 5-16. We can also offer help with eating disorders . We are open 9-9 weekdays and 9-2 at weekends. We can accommodate those with irregular working patterns.
I offer Online therapy for adults, young people and couples across the UK.
You may appear to be coping on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed, stuck or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps certain patterns keep repeating in relationships, work feels harder than it should, or past experiences continue to influence how you think, feel or respond.
You might be experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties or a growing sense that something needs to change. You’re looking for clarity, steadiness and a space where you can understand yourself more deeply, rather than just manage day to day.
I offer Online therapy for adults, young people and couples across the UK.
You may appear to be coping on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed, stuck or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps certain patterns keep repeating in relationships, work feels harder than it should, or past experiences continue to influence how you think, feel or respond.
You might be experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties or a growing sense that something needs to change. You’re looking for clarity, steadiness and a space where you can understand yourself more deeply, rather than just manage day to day.
I offer confidential therapy sessions in a safe, non judgemental environment. I believe everyone has the right to fulfil their potential so if something or someone is stopping that together we can work through the issue or reasons why you feel stuck. It can be easy to blame others but sometimes we need to look at ourselves to really see what is going on. The only person guaranteed to always be with you is YOU! so why not be the best possible version of yourself.
I offer confidential therapy sessions in a safe, non judgemental environment. I believe everyone has the right to fulfil their potential so if something or someone is stopping that together we can work through the issue or reasons why you feel stuck. It can be easy to blame others but sometimes we need to look at ourselves to really see what is going on. The only person guaranteed to always be with you is YOU! so why not be the best possible version of yourself.
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I am a BACP accredited therapist, and I specialise in therapy for families, children and young people. Early intervention is important, and I can provide families or individuals with tools to cope with a range of emotional difficulties. I also offer specialized therapy for cancer patients and their families, from the point of diagnosis to early bereavement support. I also offer Supervision services for qualified and trainee therapists.
I am a BACP accredited therapist, and I specialise in therapy for families, children and young people. Early intervention is important, and I can provide families or individuals with tools to cope with a range of emotional difficulties. I also offer specialized therapy for cancer patients and their families, from the point of diagnosis to early bereavement support. I also offer Supervision services for qualified and trainee therapists.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by self-doubt or low self-esteem? Do you find it hard to express your true thoughts and feelings? Are you facing challenges in building and maintaining healthy relationships? If you often feel disconnected from others and struggle to form meaningful connections, you're not alone. These struggles may stem from past experiences, emotional patterns, or interpersonal skills. However, therapy is very much an individual process and working towards empowering self-awareness, self-acceptance, and confidence is key.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by self-doubt or low self-esteem? Do you find it hard to express your true thoughts and feelings? Are you facing challenges in building and maintaining healthy relationships? If you often feel disconnected from others and struggle to form meaningful connections, you're not alone. These struggles may stem from past experiences, emotional patterns, or interpersonal skills. However, therapy is very much an individual process and working towards empowering self-awareness, self-acceptance, and confidence is key.
I am a BACP accredited Psychotherapist, working from my private practice in Hertfordshire and I see children, adults and couples on a 1:1 basis for counselling and Psychotherapy.
I also work with the NHS targeting deprived areas of the country, reducing waiting lists, enabling more patients to access mental health services more quickly. Previously I have been an assessor and therapist at Enfield Counselling Service, The Grief Encounter Organisation, in schools, hospitals, children's centres and secure units.
I am a BACP accredited Psychotherapist, working from my private practice in Hertfordshire and I see children, adults and couples on a 1:1 basis for counselling and Psychotherapy.
I also work with the NHS targeting deprived areas of the country, reducing waiting lists, enabling more patients to access mental health services more quickly. Previously I have been an assessor and therapist at Enfield Counselling Service, The Grief Encounter Organisation, in schools, hospitals, children's centres and secure units.
I am a warm and passionate psychotherapist, with a decade of experience in the field. I am deeply committed to helping my clients escape the grip of depression and heal from past trauma. My main interest is in alleviating human suffering and making life more bearable for people.
I have a particular personal interest in depression. It's a privilege to be involved in my clients’ recovery and development. Clients say they can feel me walking alongside them when exploring painful experiences and that our therapy has helped them change their lives for the better.
I am a warm and passionate psychotherapist, with a decade of experience in the field. I am deeply committed to helping my clients escape the grip of depression and heal from past trauma. My main interest is in alleviating human suffering and making life more bearable for people.
I have a particular personal interest in depression. It's a privilege to be involved in my clients’ recovery and development. Clients say they can feel me walking alongside them when exploring painful experiences and that our therapy has helped them change their lives for the better.
With a vast multidisciplinary background, I propose various types of therapy adapted to the pace and needs of each person, providing active, welcoming and empathic listening.A brief results-based therapy to cope with the demands of modern life, recommended to solve a wide range of problems such as unexpected events, depression,anxiety, lack of self-esteem,burnout,etc.I will assist you in discovering your inner resources for conflict resolution.I also propose a psychoanalytic therapy where we can work more deeply and generate a broad knowledge of oneself, helping to unburden feelings that have been stored, to act more consciously.
With a vast multidisciplinary background, I propose various types of therapy adapted to the pace and needs of each person, providing active, welcoming and empathic listening.A brief results-based therapy to cope with the demands of modern life, recommended to solve a wide range of problems such as unexpected events, depression,anxiety, lack of self-esteem,burnout,etc.I will assist you in discovering your inner resources for conflict resolution.I also propose a psychoanalytic therapy where we can work more deeply and generate a broad knowledge of oneself, helping to unburden feelings that have been stored, to act more consciously.
I work as a person centred counsellor with experience working both with couples and single clients.
Walking through the door for the first time and speaking to a complete stranger about things you may never have discussed with anybody can feel overwhelming. My aim is to create a warm atmosphere where you feel at ease and safe. The style of therapy I use will vary from person to person. I give my best to each and every client, walking together through the valleys and sometimes the mountaintops as you work through difficult issues.
I work as a person centred counsellor with experience working both with couples and single clients.
Walking through the door for the first time and speaking to a complete stranger about things you may never have discussed with anybody can feel overwhelming. My aim is to create a warm atmosphere where you feel at ease and safe. The style of therapy I use will vary from person to person. I give my best to each and every client, walking together through the valleys and sometimes the mountaintops as you work through difficult issues.
With over 11 years of NHS and private practice experience, I specialise in trauma, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties — including Complex PTSD, childhood and birth trauma, and couples therapy.
I specialise in Trauma and PTSD, Low Self-Esteem, and Relationship Issues — including Complex PTSD, birth trauma, childhood trauma, and couples therapy
With over 11 years of NHS and private practice experience, I specialise in trauma, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties — including Complex PTSD, childhood and birth trauma, and couples therapy.
I specialise in Trauma and PTSD, Low Self-Esteem, and Relationship Issues — including Complex PTSD, birth trauma, childhood trauma, and couples therapy
Whether you are seeking therapy for a crisis situation, feel stuck or overwhelmed by a problem in your life – or simply find that life seems rather meaningless – I offer you a safe, objective and supportive space where you can express yourself without being judged. Through a relational and collaborative exploration of your thoughts, feelings and behaviours – and how you feel about the direction of your life – I can help you make sense of what is causing you distress and help you to develop more creative solutions and responses to living day-to-day.
Whether you are seeking therapy for a crisis situation, feel stuck or overwhelmed by a problem in your life – or simply find that life seems rather meaningless – I offer you a safe, objective and supportive space where you can express yourself without being judged. Through a relational and collaborative exploration of your thoughts, feelings and behaviours – and how you feel about the direction of your life – I can help you make sense of what is causing you distress and help you to develop more creative solutions and responses to living day-to-day.
I work with individuals and couples to understand what keeps happening in their relationships and find clearer, steadier ways forward.
I help individuals and couples understand repeating emotional patterns, relationship dynamics and personal challenges that leave them feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Together we explore feelings, needs and underlying patterns so you can develop clearer self-understanding, stronger boundaries and more confident ways of moving forward.
I work with individuals and couples to understand what keeps happening in their relationships and find clearer, steadier ways forward.
I help individuals and couples understand repeating emotional patterns, relationship dynamics and personal challenges that leave them feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Together we explore feelings, needs and underlying patterns so you can develop clearer self-understanding, stronger boundaries and more confident ways of moving forward.
I specialise in supporting individuals and couples with relationship and communication challenges, anxiety, and depression, helping them develop healthier patterns, strengthen emotional awareness, and build meaningful connections.
I am a qualified Transactional Analysis Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, UKCP registered, BACP registered, IARTA registered.
I support adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and life transitions. I also work with neurodivergent clients, including people with ADHD, and offer a neurodivergent-affirming and LGBTQ+ inclusive therapeutic space.
I specialise in supporting individuals and couples with relationship and communication challenges, anxiety, and depression, helping them develop healthier patterns, strengthen emotional awareness, and build meaningful connections.
I am a qualified Transactional Analysis Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, UKCP registered, BACP registered, IARTA registered.
I support adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and life transitions. I also work with neurodivergent clients, including people with ADHD, and offer a neurodivergent-affirming and LGBTQ+ inclusive therapeutic space.
The adults, couples, and older adults I work with come to me carrying anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, trauma, bereavement, relationship issues, life transitions, self-esteem, career pressures, and men's mental health concerns.
I’m Mathew, a BACP-registered integrative counsellor with over seven years’ experience. I draw on person-centred, CBT, psychodynamic and attachment-based approaches, adapting the work to you rather than using a fixed formula. My personal-training background can also inform conversations about sleep, movement and daily routines, when relevant.
The adults, couples, and older adults I work with come to me carrying anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, trauma, bereavement, relationship issues, life transitions, self-esteem, career pressures, and men's mental health concerns.
I’m Mathew, a BACP-registered integrative counsellor with over seven years’ experience. I draw on person-centred, CBT, psychodynamic and attachment-based approaches, adapting the work to you rather than using a fixed formula. My personal-training background can also inform conversations about sleep, movement and daily routines, when relevant.
I offer individual, couples and family therapy.
I work with an array of different clients from different backgrounds, ethnicities, sexual orientations and religions, and I see not only couples but individuals and families who are facing relationship problems. I work in an integrative way with clients, and have trained in psychodynamic, family systems, solution focused, person-centred disciplines.
I offer individual, couples and family therapy.
I work with an array of different clients from different backgrounds, ethnicities, sexual orientations and religions, and I see not only couples but individuals and families who are facing relationship problems. I work in an integrative way with clients, and have trained in psychodynamic, family systems, solution focused, person-centred disciplines.
If you’re ready to take an in depth look the issues facing you, we’re a group of experienced practitioners, committed to helping you achieve change. We work online to provide flexibility about when and where you access help - including at the weekend or evening. You decide whether you want long-term help as you transition through life, or whether you’re looking for short-term help to deal with a particular, pressing problem. Either way, we will make sure you feel safe, understood and helped to achieve the change you seek. We are fully insured, highly trained and registered with the largest professional body of therapists in the UK.
If you’re ready to take an in depth look the issues facing you, we’re a group of experienced practitioners, committed to helping you achieve change. We work online to provide flexibility about when and where you access help - including at the weekend or evening. You decide whether you want long-term help as you transition through life, or whether you’re looking for short-term help to deal with a particular, pressing problem. Either way, we will make sure you feel safe, understood and helped to achieve the change you seek. We are fully insured, highly trained and registered with the largest professional body of therapists in the UK.
I work with both individuals and couples on a short-term, time limited basis or an open-ended longer-term period.
Facing challenges in your day to day life? Struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, depression or panic? Therapy will help you cope with your feelings and offer clarity, helping you make meaning of your life and empowering you to create a richer and more positive future. I believe that therapy is about telling your story and sharing your history with a skilled and experienced therapist who is trained to listen carefully, empathically and with intent so that you can feel heard, listened to and validated.
I work with both individuals and couples on a short-term, time limited basis or an open-ended longer-term period.
Facing challenges in your day to day life? Struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, depression or panic? Therapy will help you cope with your feelings and offer clarity, helping you make meaning of your life and empowering you to create a richer and more positive future. I believe that therapy is about telling your story and sharing your history with a skilled and experienced therapist who is trained to listen carefully, empathically and with intent so that you can feel heard, listened to and validated.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or not quite yourself, you’re not alone.
I support mothers and individuals who may be struggling during pregnancy, postpartum, or other life transitions, as well as those experiencing anxiety, low mood, or the impact of trauma. You might feel on edge, emotionally drained, disconnected, or unsure how to make sense of what you’re going through.
My aim is to offer a space where you can begin to understand these feelings, feel supported, and gently start to move forward.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or not quite yourself, you’re not alone.
I support mothers and individuals who may be struggling during pregnancy, postpartum, or other life transitions, as well as those experiencing anxiety, low mood, or the impact of trauma. You might feel on edge, emotionally drained, disconnected, or unsure how to make sense of what you’re going through.
My aim is to offer a space where you can begin to understand these feelings, feel supported, and gently start to move forward.
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What issues does marriage counselling help with?
Marriage counselling can address common relationship concerns, including ongoing conflict, communication challenges, emotional distance, or difficulty making decisions together. It may also be helpful for couples who are not currently experiencing major problems but want to prepare for future life changes. For more specific concerns affecting one individual in the relationship, such as trauma, depression, or significant substance use concerns, individual therapy may be more appropriate than marriage counselling.
When is the right time to start marriage counselling?
There is no single “right” time to start marriage counselling, but certain signs may suggest that counselling could be helpful. For example, a couple may benefit from counselling if many conversations end in conflict, if negative interactions are becoming more frequent, or if relationship stress is affecting other areas of life, such as sleep, work, parenting, or friendships. Some couples also seek counselling proactively. Premarital counselling, for instance, allows couples to discuss communication styles, finances, family dynamics, and future goals before getting married. Other couples may start counselling before a major life change, such as becoming parents, relocating, or navigating a stressful career transition.
Is marriage counselling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Marriage counselling may still help even if one partner is more hesitant to attend, as long as both people are ultimately willing to participate in sessions. Once counselling is underway, the more hesitant partner may become more open to sessions that can strengthen the relationship and build coping skills and communication strategies. If one partner refuses to attend, individual therapy may still help the other partner understand their needs, set boundaries, and decide how to approach the relationship.
Is online marriage counselling as effective as in-person?
There are differing opinions on the best format for marriage counselling. While some studies show that online marriage counselling can be as effective as in-person counselling, some argue that in-person counselling is more effective because it allows the therapist to better pick up on context and body language cues. In addition, in-person counselling may be a better fit for couples who are working through high-conflict issues. Ultimately, the “best” format depends on the couple’s specific needs and concerns.
What is faith-based marriage counselling and how is it different?
Faith-based marriage counselling incorporates a couple’s religious or spiritual beliefs into counselling. It may be a good fit for couples who want to discuss their relationship, values, and marriage within the context of their faith. For example, Christian marriage counselling may appeal to couples who want a counsellor familiar with Christian beliefs about marriage. Other forms of faith-based counselling may incorporate Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, or other religious perspectives into sessions.
How much does marriage counselling cost and is it covered by insurance?
Marriage counselling is usually paid for privately in Great Britain, rather than through the NHS, and sessions often cost around £60 to £120 or more. Fees depend on location, with costs generally higher in the London area, as well as counsellor experience, session length, and practice setting. However, lower-cost options may be available through sliding scale fees, which adjust the cost of counselling based on income, as well as through community clinics or non-profit organisations that offer reduced-cost services.