Counselling for Seniors in Great Missenden
Anxiety, depression, stress, conflict. We all hear these words but when they are your story it's much more than words, it's your life. If you invest in yourself you can learn to stop being controlled, feel you're making your own decisions and improve your relationship, career or state of mind. My clients show courage in reflecting on their lives and I've yet to work with any individual or couple who have regretted taking this step. Now we're in this extreme new way of living we may need to address issues we've previously avoided. This could be that opportunity.
Anxiety, depression, stress, conflict. We all hear these words but when they are your story it's much more than words, it's your life. If you invest in yourself you can learn to stop being controlled, feel you're making your own decisions and improve your relationship, career or state of mind. My clients show courage in reflecting on their lives and I've yet to work with any individual or couple who have regretted taking this step. Now we're in this extreme new way of living we may need to address issues we've previously avoided. This could be that opportunity.
Dr Constantina Markides is a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with adults and children with a range of mental health difficulties, such as severe OCD, low self-esteem, low mood and anxiety and body image concerns. She particularly enjoys working with those struggling with OCD, and has developed and delivered individual as well as group interventions within the NHS to offer evidence based therapies around this. Regardless of the presenting difficulty, Dr Markides hopes to support her clients not only to free themselves from their symptoms, but to connect to their values and live their life doing what matters to them.
Dr Constantina Markides is a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with adults and children with a range of mental health difficulties, such as severe OCD, low self-esteem, low mood and anxiety and body image concerns. She particularly enjoys working with those struggling with OCD, and has developed and delivered individual as well as group interventions within the NHS to offer evidence based therapies around this. Regardless of the presenting difficulty, Dr Markides hopes to support her clients not only to free themselves from their symptoms, but to connect to their values and live their life doing what matters to them.
We all have a unique experience of life and experience difficulties in all sorts of ways. I offer professional support through a variety of theories and techniques to deal with immediate feelings of stress as well as deeper exploration of how historical experiences may have affected your current responses and reactions. It is important that you feel in control of your own therapeutic journey and I therefore offer support at your individual pace and to support your hopes and aspirations. I care about all my clients and offer a safe space to explore emotions and behaviours to feel more certain within an uncertain world.
We all have a unique experience of life and experience difficulties in all sorts of ways. I offer professional support through a variety of theories and techniques to deal with immediate feelings of stress as well as deeper exploration of how historical experiences may have affected your current responses and reactions. It is important that you feel in control of your own therapeutic journey and I therefore offer support at your individual pace and to support your hopes and aspirations. I care about all my clients and offer a safe space to explore emotions and behaviours to feel more certain within an uncertain world.
I am a chartered and registered clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience in mental health. As a clinical psychologist I take an integrative approach to treatment for each individual. I work with adults, couples and children and teenagers. I create a safe non judgemental space for people to work through their difficulties and find inner peace. I enjoy getting to know each person I work with and helping you through difficult times. Sometimes people benefit from short interventions and others prefer a longer space to help them understand the past and present.
I am a chartered and registered clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience in mental health. As a clinical psychologist I take an integrative approach to treatment for each individual. I work with adults, couples and children and teenagers. I create a safe non judgemental space for people to work through their difficulties and find inner peace. I enjoy getting to know each person I work with and helping you through difficult times. Sometimes people benefit from short interventions and others prefer a longer space to help them understand the past and present.
I offer space for people who wish to explore fundamental issues. Some people are driven to counselling by a current crisis that means they need support. Others have been managing perfectly well but decide that repeating destructive patterns or underlying dissatisfaction now deserve attention. I hold a Diploma in Integrative Transpersonal Counselling from Re-Vision. This is 'counselling with a soulful perspective'. The strongest influence in the training is Jung. In this perspective, times of real difficulty or despair are seen as holding a potential for change and growth. In our work you will be heard and witnessed.
I offer space for people who wish to explore fundamental issues. Some people are driven to counselling by a current crisis that means they need support. Others have been managing perfectly well but decide that repeating destructive patterns or underlying dissatisfaction now deserve attention. I hold a Diploma in Integrative Transpersonal Counselling from Re-Vision. This is 'counselling with a soulful perspective'. The strongest influence in the training is Jung. In this perspective, times of real difficulty or despair are seen as holding a potential for change and growth. In our work you will be heard and witnessed.
Sometimes life can present difficult challenges. When that happens it's easy to feel confused, lonely, stuck and perhaps even judged. I can help you by providing a space for realisation, processing trauma and finding greater inner peace and freedom to live the life you wish for. I believe that the most important relationship we have is with ourselves. Having self compassion and being at peace with one’s self can be difficult to practice. I want to bring you hope and support you in becoming your own best friend.
Sometimes life can present difficult challenges. When that happens it's easy to feel confused, lonely, stuck and perhaps even judged. I can help you by providing a space for realisation, processing trauma and finding greater inner peace and freedom to live the life you wish for. I believe that the most important relationship we have is with ourselves. Having self compassion and being at peace with one’s self can be difficult to practice. I want to bring you hope and support you in becoming your own best friend.
Hello and welcome! I'm Laurie, an Integratively trained therapist. You might have heard this term but aren't quite sure what it means or how it could benefit you. Let me clarify: Being integratively trained means I've studied various therapeutic approaches, allowing me to tailor our work together to best suit your needs. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach because no person is the same. So, we'll start by exploring what you feel might work best for you. If you've had therapy before that wasn't effective, we'll delve into why and If this is your first time, we'll discuss how I can best help with my skills and experience.
Hello and welcome! I'm Laurie, an Integratively trained therapist. You might have heard this term but aren't quite sure what it means or how it could benefit you. Let me clarify: Being integratively trained means I've studied various therapeutic approaches, allowing me to tailor our work together to best suit your needs. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach because no person is the same. So, we'll start by exploring what you feel might work best for you. If you've had therapy before that wasn't effective, we'll delve into why and If this is your first time, we'll discuss how I can best help with my skills and experience.
Hi, I'm Chris, I'm a bit of a nerd who is into books, gaming, movies and TV shows. Being a therapist isn't just my job, it's something I genuinely love doing because I am hugely curious about people. I realised I had a true interest in people while I traveled and met people from different walks of life, cultures and spiritualities. I spend a lot of my time trying to learn and understand things, whether it's a new game, philosophical concept or how something works. In my role as a therapist I'm getting to know and understand you so that we can figure out how best to support you through what it is you are experiencing.
Hi, I'm Chris, I'm a bit of a nerd who is into books, gaming, movies and TV shows. Being a therapist isn't just my job, it's something I genuinely love doing because I am hugely curious about people. I realised I had a true interest in people while I traveled and met people from different walks of life, cultures and spiritualities. I spend a lot of my time trying to learn and understand things, whether it's a new game, philosophical concept or how something works. In my role as a therapist I'm getting to know and understand you so that we can figure out how best to support you through what it is you are experiencing.
I am a BACP-registered Person-Centred Pluralistic Counsellor, fluent in English and Spanish. Having lived in different countries and experienced diverse ways of being, I understand how life’s transitions, expectations, and past experiences can shape the way we see ourselves and relate to others. At the heart of my work is deep respect for each individual's unique journey.
I am a BACP-registered Person-Centred Pluralistic Counsellor, fluent in English and Spanish. Having lived in different countries and experienced diverse ways of being, I understand how life’s transitions, expectations, and past experiences can shape the way we see ourselves and relate to others. At the heart of my work is deep respect for each individual's unique journey.
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Life can get really difficult sometimes – we may know why we’re finding things hard, but we may not and that's OK too. Through therapy we can explore what’s happening for you and find the way through together. We can look at what’s on your mind and what it’s like being you as well as the role your past might have played. We can go at your pace and you’ll decide what you want from coming to see me. I work sensitively and respectfully with all ethnicities, cultures and sexualities. I offer both long term support to clients wishing to explore their feelings in depth and short-term work if you’re wanting to address a specific problem.
Life can get really difficult sometimes – we may know why we’re finding things hard, but we may not and that's OK too. Through therapy we can explore what’s happening for you and find the way through together. We can look at what’s on your mind and what it’s like being you as well as the role your past might have played. We can go at your pace and you’ll decide what you want from coming to see me. I work sensitively and respectfully with all ethnicities, cultures and sexualities. I offer both long term support to clients wishing to explore their feelings in depth and short-term work if you’re wanting to address a specific problem.
Squarepegness often is accompanied by or is masked by depression, anxiety, emotional rigidness. It can lead to work and relationship problems Exploring, recognising and slowly putting into practice what has been uncovered can be enough to move a client from being overloaded leading to meltdown or lack of headspace to an awareness that modifies your feeling of well being.
Squarepegness often is accompanied by or is masked by depression, anxiety, emotional rigidness. It can lead to work and relationship problems Exploring, recognising and slowly putting into practice what has been uncovered can be enough to move a client from being overloaded leading to meltdown or lack of headspace to an awareness that modifies your feeling of well being.
I know life can be overwhelming, where self-esteem plummets and relationships become strained and difficult to manage. Traumatic and life changing events from the past and present can change belief and behaviours, knock confidence and impact day to day living and communication.
I am an experienced integrative counsellor who will help you to understand yourself better and enable you to gain the courage and confidence to express your thoughts and feelings clearly. In a confidential, safe, non-judgmental space, you will have the opportunity to work through personal struggles, gaining more acceptance of your life's journey.
I know life can be overwhelming, where self-esteem plummets and relationships become strained and difficult to manage. Traumatic and life changing events from the past and present can change belief and behaviours, knock confidence and impact day to day living and communication.
I am an experienced integrative counsellor who will help you to understand yourself better and enable you to gain the courage and confidence to express your thoughts and feelings clearly. In a confidential, safe, non-judgmental space, you will have the opportunity to work through personal struggles, gaining more acceptance of your life's journey.
Counselling can be helpful when life feels difficult to manage on your own. You may be feeling anxious, emotionally drained, stuck in relationship stress, low in confidence, or unsure how to move forward. Sometimes this can show up as overthinking, poor sleep, tension, feeling overwhelmed, or finding it hard to feel yourself. Counselling can feel daunting, especially if you are unsure what to expect.
Counselling can be helpful when life feels difficult to manage on your own. You may be feeling anxious, emotionally drained, stuck in relationship stress, low in confidence, or unsure how to move forward. Sometimes this can show up as overthinking, poor sleep, tension, feeling overwhelmed, or finding it hard to feel yourself. Counselling can feel daunting, especially if you are unsure what to expect.
I am an established UKCP registered psychotherapist, clinical supervisor and mediator with over 9 years’ experience in private practice. I work with relationships of all styles, including couples and poly systems inclusive of sex and gender identities. I am experienced in treating a variety of mental and emotional difficulties also in supporting clients to make sense of the impact of life events, transitions and diagnoses on themselves and their families. Relationships with ourselves; and others can be thought about as a series of mini relationships which require renegotiation over time.
I am an established UKCP registered psychotherapist, clinical supervisor and mediator with over 9 years’ experience in private practice. I work with relationships of all styles, including couples and poly systems inclusive of sex and gender identities. I am experienced in treating a variety of mental and emotional difficulties also in supporting clients to make sense of the impact of life events, transitions and diagnoses on themselves and their families. Relationships with ourselves; and others can be thought about as a series of mini relationships which require renegotiation over time.
We understand that everyday life is stressful and have worked to make our services as flexible as possible, and adapted to your needs. Our aim is to provide quality assessment, support and psychology services for individuals and their families, to improve mental and emotional well-being. We're a collection of chartered and HCPC registered Psychologists experienced in working with adult and adolescent clients. Our clinicians can support you with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, phobias, and OCD.
We understand that everyday life is stressful and have worked to make our services as flexible as possible, and adapted to your needs. Our aim is to provide quality assessment, support and psychology services for individuals and their families, to improve mental and emotional well-being. We're a collection of chartered and HCPC registered Psychologists experienced in working with adult and adolescent clients. Our clinicians can support you with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, phobias, and OCD.
For so many of us, life can be challenging. You might feel anxious, depressed, frustrated, stuck, alone, angry, stressed, sad, or many of these at once, and I understand that it can sometimes be difficult opening up to family or friends. Perhaps you have had a recent change in your life that has brought on these feelings; maybe you feel you’d like to know more about yourself, or things might have been getting increasingly difficult for you over time. Whatever's going on for you, my role is to support you in working through your difficulties, helping you to strengthen and grow your coping mechanisms.
For so many of us, life can be challenging. You might feel anxious, depressed, frustrated, stuck, alone, angry, stressed, sad, or many of these at once, and I understand that it can sometimes be difficult opening up to family or friends. Perhaps you have had a recent change in your life that has brought on these feelings; maybe you feel you’d like to know more about yourself, or things might have been getting increasingly difficult for you over time. Whatever's going on for you, my role is to support you in working through your difficulties, helping you to strengthen and grow your coping mechanisms.
We offer intensive residential treatment with 24-hour nursing and medical care alongside psychological, psychotherapeutic and psychiatric services all within a caring and stylish homely environment.
We offer intensive residential treatment with 24-hour nursing and medical care alongside psychological, psychotherapeutic and psychiatric services all within a caring and stylish homely environment.
You are not someone with no options. You are someone whose confidence has been shaken. When life becomes difficult, lonely or uncertain, do you find yourself turning toward those experiences with curiosity or moving away from them?
My role is not to tell you what to do. It is to help you understand what might be getting in the way of living the life you want. Together, we explore the fears, emotions, and beliefs beneath the surface, so that you can move forward with greater clarity, self-trust, and confidence.
You are not someone with no options. You are someone whose confidence has been shaken. When life becomes difficult, lonely or uncertain, do you find yourself turning toward those experiences with curiosity or moving away from them?
My role is not to tell you what to do. It is to help you understand what might be getting in the way of living the life you want. Together, we explore the fears, emotions, and beliefs beneath the surface, so that you can move forward with greater clarity, self-trust, and confidence.
I am a level 2 qualified Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner and am passionate about this wonderful non-pathologising approach. Ever wondered why you reacted in a certain way or become disproportionally triggered by certain situations? With IFS such reactions can be very valuable in ultimately leading us to parts of us which carry unresolved hurt from the past. The model is very much about us understanding and developing a positive relationship with parts of us which have, for very good reason, taken on protective roles in our system. Then, with their permission, we can help you be with and heal those parts which carry hurt.
I am a level 2 qualified Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner and am passionate about this wonderful non-pathologising approach. Ever wondered why you reacted in a certain way or become disproportionally triggered by certain situations? With IFS such reactions can be very valuable in ultimately leading us to parts of us which carry unresolved hurt from the past. The model is very much about us understanding and developing a positive relationship with parts of us which have, for very good reason, taken on protective roles in our system. Then, with their permission, we can help you be with and heal those parts which carry hurt.
I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with fourteen years’ experience of working within the NHS and in private practice. I trained at the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London, a leading institution worldwide for clinical research and training in psychology and psychiatry. I am fully accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP), which is the gold standard in CBT. I am committed to providing effective, evidence-based therapy and high standards of care. I specialise in working with clients with anxiety and depression.
I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with fourteen years’ experience of working within the NHS and in private practice. I trained at the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London, a leading institution worldwide for clinical research and training in psychology and psychiatry. I am fully accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP), which is the gold standard in CBT. I am committed to providing effective, evidence-based therapy and high standards of care. I specialise in working with clients with anxiety and depression.
Nearby Seniors Counsellors Searches for Great Missenden
- Amersham
- Aston Clinton
- Beaconsfield
- Berkhamsted
- Chalfont Saint Giles
- Chesham
- Hemel Hempstead
- High Wycombe
- Little Chalfont
- Princes Risborough
- Tring
- Wendover
FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
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, and physical mobility challenges.
How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other 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. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but 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.
How can 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.
What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.