Geriatric Counselling in Hadleigh

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Clare Avery
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Each of us gets thrown off balance at times by events and by difficult feelings and thoughts. Each of us benefits from, and deserves, close attention and support. As an experienced counsellor, I provide a quiet, safe space in an often disorderly world. You might be anxious, stressed, sleepless, fearful, sad, overwhelmed and/or feeling stuck. Together we can explore, understand and manage your concerns. By helping you understand your motivations, values and style of relating, I can also help with your professional development and confidence. I work in private practice in Hadleigh (Suffolk) and Sudbury. I also work online.
Each of us gets thrown off balance at times by events and by difficult feelings and thoughts. Each of us benefits from, and deserves, close attention and support. As an experienced counsellor, I provide a quiet, safe space in an often disorderly world. You might be anxious, stressed, sleepless, fearful, sad, overwhelmed and/or feeling stuck. Together we can explore, understand and manage your concerns. By helping you understand your motivations, values and style of relating, I can also help with your professional development and confidence. I work in private practice in Hadleigh (Suffolk) and Sudbury. I also work online.
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Kim Strong
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I provide a safe, supportive and confidential space in which clients can seek insight into any issues of concern. My individual clientele spends all ages including children. I also work with couples and families. Short or long-term therapy is offered. My extensive training allows me to draw upon multiple disciplines to tailor the support to the needs of the client.
I provide a safe, supportive and confidential space in which clients can seek insight into any issues of concern. My individual clientele spends all ages including children. I also work with couples and families. Short or long-term therapy is offered. My extensive training allows me to draw upon multiple disciplines to tailor the support to the needs of the client.
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Michael Fieldhouse Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Whatever has brought you to counselling, it is likely something important and personal to you. Reaching the point of seeking professional help often means something has become too difficult to carry alone. There are few experiences more grounding than being truly listened to, without judgement or expectation. I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you are free to explore whatever troubles you, at your own pace. Therapy can help you make sense of difficult thoughts, emotions, and experiences, and support you in finding greater clarity, understanding, and emotional balance.
Whatever has brought you to counselling, it is likely something important and personal to you. Reaching the point of seeking professional help often means something has become too difficult to carry alone. There are few experiences more grounding than being truly listened to, without judgement or expectation. I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you are free to explore whatever troubles you, at your own pace. Therapy can help you make sense of difficult thoughts, emotions, and experiences, and support you in finding greater clarity, understanding, and emotional balance.
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Eliza Preece
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
I approach counselling with a deep sense of respect and responsibility. I view it as a privilege to accompany individuals on their journeys of self-discovery and healing. I offer a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment where clients can feel empowered to explore their inner worlds and cultivate greater well-being. The relationship between us will form the foundation of the work. I welcome confused, stuck, and weary clients into a space of safety and connection.
I approach counselling with a deep sense of respect and responsibility. I view it as a privilege to accompany individuals on their journeys of self-discovery and healing. I offer a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment where clients can feel empowered to explore their inner worlds and cultivate greater well-being. The relationship between us will form the foundation of the work. I welcome confused, stuck, and weary clients into a space of safety and connection.
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Dr Charlotte Taylor
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Every person’s journey is unique, and I believe therapy should reflect that. I take an eclectic approach, drawing from Systemic Therapy, CBT, and other evidence-based approaches to tailor each session to your specific needs and goals. I work with many different age groups, although have the most experience with children, teenagers and families. Whether you're seeking practical strategies for change or a deeper exploration of emotions and relationships, I attune to what works best for you. My focus is on creating a safe, collaborative space where we can explore challenges and build resilience.
Every person’s journey is unique, and I believe therapy should reflect that. I take an eclectic approach, drawing from Systemic Therapy, CBT, and other evidence-based approaches to tailor each session to your specific needs and goals. I work with many different age groups, although have the most experience with children, teenagers and families. Whether you're seeking practical strategies for change or a deeper exploration of emotions and relationships, I attune to what works best for you. My focus is on creating a safe, collaborative space where we can explore challenges and build resilience.
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Jo Hough
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Life can feel very complicated at times and finding someone to talk to can be hard - especially if you're already feeling anxious, depressed, stuck or misunderstood. Have you been struggling with an issue that feels too overwhelming to think or talk about, even with your closest friend or your partner? I can help you work with your thoughts and emotions to get to what really matters in your life.
Life can feel very complicated at times and finding someone to talk to can be hard - especially if you're already feeling anxious, depressed, stuck or misunderstood. Have you been struggling with an issue that feels too overwhelming to think or talk about, even with your closest friend or your partner? I can help you work with your thoughts and emotions to get to what really matters in your life.
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S E Listens
Counsellor, MBACP
My name is Samantha Earnshaw. I have a vast amount of experience in many many areas of life. I am fully qualified to Degree level in counselling and Psychotherapy. I'm a very straight talking empathic honest person. I care about people and their feelings and I'm strong enough to hold individuals and their pain. I understand the most complexities of situations and people's lives. Let me be a part of your journey. My dog Dr Watson works with me he is a registered psychiatric therapy dog, so if you are happy around dogs he will love working with us. Making also terrariums with the bereaved to put their ashes in, human and pets
My name is Samantha Earnshaw. I have a vast amount of experience in many many areas of life. I am fully qualified to Degree level in counselling and Psychotherapy. I'm a very straight talking empathic honest person. I care about people and their feelings and I'm strong enough to hold individuals and their pain. I understand the most complexities of situations and people's lives. Let me be a part of your journey. My dog Dr Watson works with me he is a registered psychiatric therapy dog, so if you are happy around dogs he will love working with us. Making also terrariums with the bereaved to put their ashes in, human and pets
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Andrew Mackay
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Ipswich IP4
Do you have emotional or psychological issues that have been holding you back, maybe for longer than you care to remember? Do you wish to take back control of your life? If the answer is 'yes' this can be your future. I offer a non invasive solution based modality in a calm, safe and secure environment. I also offer a more conventional integrative counselling too, having been very fortunate to learn from someone with 25 years experience in the field, of what works and what doesn't. My own work and personal experience have confirmed this and I wish to share my knowledge and success with you. Feel free to call and find out more.
Do you have emotional or psychological issues that have been holding you back, maybe for longer than you care to remember? Do you wish to take back control of your life? If the answer is 'yes' this can be your future. I offer a non invasive solution based modality in a calm, safe and secure environment. I also offer a more conventional integrative counselling too, having been very fortunate to learn from someone with 25 years experience in the field, of what works and what doesn't. My own work and personal experience have confirmed this and I wish to share my knowledge and success with you. Feel free to call and find out more.
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Felicity Pryor
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I have worked with a range of anxieties and depression with all ages from young adults to elderly people.
Life throws up challenges at any stage. Together we can give time to strengthen your emotional wellbeing and resilience for the future. This may involve reflecting on where the difficulties came from and how we can make changes. We will work at your pace in a compassionate space without judgement. I provide a professional, empathetic and confidential space for adults suffering from depression, anxieties, trauma, low mood, overwhelm, stress and unexpected changes such as loss. We can see how your thoughts and feelings are impacting on your life, work and relationships and how talking about them may help improve your situation.
I have worked with a range of anxieties and depression with all ages from young adults to elderly people.
Life throws up challenges at any stage. Together we can give time to strengthen your emotional wellbeing and resilience for the future. This may involve reflecting on where the difficulties came from and how we can make changes. We will work at your pace in a compassionate space without judgement. I provide a professional, empathetic and confidential space for adults suffering from depression, anxieties, trauma, low mood, overwhelm, stress and unexpected changes such as loss. We can see how your thoughts and feelings are impacting on your life, work and relationships and how talking about them may help improve your situation.
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Rachael Collier
Psychotherapist, BPC
While we all deserve to have a life that we feel secure in and a future that we can look forward to, in reality there are times when this simply isn't the case. It might be that we look for help with overwhelming feelings of anxiety and depression, or a little nagging voice at the back of the mind that says that now is the right time to talk to someone.  Or perhaps something quite clear and traumatic has happened. Working together, therapy can become a way of finding the words to make sense of confusing experiences.
While we all deserve to have a life that we feel secure in and a future that we can look forward to, in reality there are times when this simply isn't the case. It might be that we look for help with overwhelming feelings of anxiety and depression, or a little nagging voice at the back of the mind that says that now is the right time to talk to someone.  Or perhaps something quite clear and traumatic has happened. Working together, therapy can become a way of finding the words to make sense of confusing experiences.
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Debbie Davies
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Serves Area
Health, work, and life are closely connected. When something feels out of balance, it often affects more than one part of our lives. I’m a Coaching Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience and a qualified Health Coach, supporting people through times of change, challenge, and reflection, where health, wellbeing, and working life intersect. I offer a calm space to pause, make sense of what’s happening, and move forward in steady, sustainable ways. I work one‑to‑one with individuals, taking time to understand your experience and tailor support to your circumstances, values, and capacity, at a pace that feels right for you.
Health, work, and life are closely connected. When something feels out of balance, it often affects more than one part of our lives. I’m a Coaching Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience and a qualified Health Coach, supporting people through times of change, challenge, and reflection, where health, wellbeing, and working life intersect. I offer a calm space to pause, make sense of what’s happening, and move forward in steady, sustainable ways. I work one‑to‑one with individuals, taking time to understand your experience and tailor support to your circumstances, values, and capacity, at a pace that feels right for you.
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Jane Bishop
Counsellor, MBACP
Maldon CM9
Your story matters: Welcome. I imagine you are reading this because you or someone you know is experiencing something difficult right now. Finding a therapist can be daunting, with so much choice, but your decision to look for therapy is the first step. I want to help support anyone who’s struggling with life, no matter who you are, where you're from or what you're going through.
Your story matters: Welcome. I imagine you are reading this because you or someone you know is experiencing something difficult right now. Finding a therapist can be daunting, with so much choice, but your decision to look for therapy is the first step. I want to help support anyone who’s struggling with life, no matter who you are, where you're from or what you're going through.
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Marie Saunders
Counsellor, MBACP
Hello, I'm Marie. I offer gentle, empathetic counselling focused on creating a safe, supportive and relaxed space for you to explore whatever you're going through. As an integrative counsellor, I don’t believe in a 'one-size-fits-all' approach. Instead, I adapt my practice to fit your unique needs, in a confidential space where you are welcome just as you are. We’ll explore whatever’s on your mind; anxiety, low mood, grief, relationships, creative blocks, or the stuff you can’t name yet. Together we’ll uncover fresh insights, develop practical tools, and support you in reconnecting with your own inner strength and authenticity.
Hello, I'm Marie. I offer gentle, empathetic counselling focused on creating a safe, supportive and relaxed space for you to explore whatever you're going through. As an integrative counsellor, I don’t believe in a 'one-size-fits-all' approach. Instead, I adapt my practice to fit your unique needs, in a confidential space where you are welcome just as you are. We’ll explore whatever’s on your mind; anxiety, low mood, grief, relationships, creative blocks, or the stuff you can’t name yet. Together we’ll uncover fresh insights, develop practical tools, and support you in reconnecting with your own inner strength and authenticity.
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I work collaboratively with individual clients across the lifespan ranging from late adolescence to older adults.
As it is normal to experience emotional difficulties during life, counselling is one way of supporting you at such times. Some of the ways that couples therapy can work include, identifying toxic relationship patterns and helping couples to work on changing these, bringing a new perspective to issues and helping couples to understand each other's perspectives, finding new ways to resolve conflicts, building trust and improving communication. Most importantly, providing a safe space for both partners to work through their issues.
I work collaboratively with individual clients across the lifespan ranging from late adolescence to older adults.
As it is normal to experience emotional difficulties during life, counselling is one way of supporting you at such times. Some of the ways that couples therapy can work include, identifying toxic relationship patterns and helping couples to work on changing these, bringing a new perspective to issues and helping couples to understand each other's perspectives, finding new ways to resolve conflicts, building trust and improving communication. Most importantly, providing a safe space for both partners to work through their issues.
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Pure Thoughts Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I have been where you are. Feels a little scary doesn't it? Taking those first tentative steps towards the life you know deep down that you really deserve. Let me tell you, that the hardest and bravest decision you have already made; to seek professional help and advice. From here on, you need not feel alone. We will work though your troubles and life's complications together. I will be committed to your recovery, supporting you whole heartedly throughout your journey of inner discovery.
I have been where you are. Feels a little scary doesn't it? Taking those first tentative steps towards the life you know deep down that you really deserve. Let me tell you, that the hardest and bravest decision you have already made; to seek professional help and advice. From here on, you need not feel alone. We will work though your troubles and life's complications together. I will be committed to your recovery, supporting you whole heartedly throughout your journey of inner discovery.
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Dr Jonathan O'Keeffe - Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Hi, I’m Jonathan. As a Clinical Psychologist I can help if you're struggling with stress, low mood, anxiety, panic, feelings of shame, low self‑esteem, and more. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from your sense of purpose, I provide a compassionate space to explore this and support you towards meaningful change. Whether you're navigating relationship difficulties, grappling with identity, sexuality, or aspects of neurodiversity such as ADHD and autism - we can work to make sense and overcome issues. As a foster carer, I also bring unique insight into the emotional impact of fostering and adoption.
Hi, I’m Jonathan. As a Clinical Psychologist I can help if you're struggling with stress, low mood, anxiety, panic, feelings of shame, low self‑esteem, and more. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from your sense of purpose, I provide a compassionate space to explore this and support you towards meaningful change. Whether you're navigating relationship difficulties, grappling with identity, sexuality, or aspects of neurodiversity such as ADHD and autism - we can work to make sense and overcome issues. As a foster carer, I also bring unique insight into the emotional impact of fostering and adoption.
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Cara Humm
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Most common issues I support people with: Burnout - Feeling like you have lost your zest for life and are fatigued, you may feel numb/stuck. Bereavement - Loss of a loved one and the process of grieving and emotions that come with it, more complex bereavement losing someone through suicide or pregnancy/baby/child loss.
Most common issues I support people with: Burnout - Feeling like you have lost your zest for life and are fatigued, you may feel numb/stuck. Bereavement - Loss of a loved one and the process of grieving and emotions that come with it, more complex bereavement losing someone through suicide or pregnancy/baby/child loss.
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Karen Welch
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Feeling anxious, stressed or overwhelmed? You may appear to be coping on the outside, but inside feel stuck, exhausted or unsure where to turn. I work with adults facing anxiety, stress, low mood, trauma, grief and relationship difficulties. I also support parents managing the challenges of raising children with ADHD, autism or other additional needs. Together, we explore your feelings and help you move forward with clarity and confidence. .
Feeling anxious, stressed or overwhelmed? You may appear to be coping on the outside, but inside feel stuck, exhausted or unsure where to turn. I work with adults facing anxiety, stress, low mood, trauma, grief and relationship difficulties. I also support parents managing the challenges of raising children with ADHD, autism or other additional needs. Together, we explore your feelings and help you move forward with clarity and confidence. .
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Sofia Korachai
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
I’m Sofia, a BACP Registered Psychodynamic Counsellor and Psychotherapist (MA) working with adults & children. Many of the people I work with struggle with the lingering effects of childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, or patterns that feel hard to change, even when they want to. Together, we can explore what feels painful or confusing in your life and begin to make sense of how past experiences shape the way you feel and relate to others today. Through this understanding, you can reconnect with your emotions, reclaim precious aspects of yourself, and open space for meaning, connection, and self-acceptance.
I’m Sofia, a BACP Registered Psychodynamic Counsellor and Psychotherapist (MA) working with adults & children. Many of the people I work with struggle with the lingering effects of childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, or patterns that feel hard to change, even when they want to. Together, we can explore what feels painful or confusing in your life and begin to make sense of how past experiences shape the way you feel and relate to others today. Through this understanding, you can reconnect with your emotions, reclaim precious aspects of yourself, and open space for meaning, connection, and self-acceptance.
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Evis Read
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
I work with adults and young people experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, identity questions, and life transitions. Many of my clients are teens, students, professionals, parents, or people navigating cultural change, belonging, and questions of self esteem and identity. I also work with men who may feel uncertain about therapy or find it difficult to talk about their emotions. Together, we create a safe, collaborative space to explore what is happening, build understanding, develop coping strategies, and find a way forward that feels right for them.
I work with adults and young people experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, identity questions, and life transitions. Many of my clients are teens, students, professionals, parents, or people navigating cultural change, belonging, and questions of self esteem and identity. I also work with men who may feel uncertain about therapy or find it difficult to talk about their emotions. Together, we create a safe, collaborative space to explore what is happening, build understanding, develop coping strategies, and find a way forward that feels right for them.
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FAQ - About Geriatric Therapy
What can a geriatric psychologist help with?
Geriatric therapists specialise in the cognitive and neurological challenges that often accompany aging, including dementia, memory loss, and age-related cognitive decline. They also address the psychological conditions that frequently co-occur with these issues, such as depression, anxiety, and grief. Geriatric therapists and psychologists are trained to assess cognitive functioning, identify symptoms that may warrant further evaluation, and conduct or refer for formal neurological assessment when needed. In many cases, geriatric therapists also work closely with medical doctors to manage a client's overall health, and they may support caregivers and family members navigating the demands of caring for an aging loved one.

Why might someone seek a geriatric psychologist?
Someone might seek a geriatric therapist when they or a loved one begins experiencing cognitive or neurological changes and is unsure whether those changes are a normal part of aging or something that requires clinical attention. A geriatric therapist can help connect families with appropriate next steps. They are also commonly sought following a new diagnosis, when clients and families are working to understand what that diagnosis means practically and emotionally, and what to expect as a condition progresses. When seeking a therapist, it can be helpful to consider whether a clinician with a stronger psychotherapy focus or one with more of a social work orientation, who can help connect clients with assisted living or medical resources, would be the better fit.

What type of therapy might a geriatric therapists specialise in?
Geriatric therapist often combine psychotherapy with psychoeducation, helping clients and their families understand cognitive and neurological conditions and what to expect as they progress. For clients experiencing anxiety or depression alongside cognitive decline, therapists may draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or mindfulness-based approaches. For clients with dementia specifically, therapists may be trained in specialised modalities such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), which is designed to preserve cognitive functioning.

Can geriatric psychologists help people who suffer from dementia?
Yes, and this is a core area of geriatric psychology. Therapists specialising in dementia can work directly with clients on memory loss and cognitive functioning, while also addressing conditions that commonly co-occur, such as depression and anxiety. They can provide caregivers with objective assessments of a client's functioning and disease progression, and are typically well-versed in community resources available to dementia patients and their families.