Bupa Counselling in Halstead
On the surface they see your success, a smiling face, the version of you that you show the world. But they don't see what's underneath. You feel anxious, self-critical or constantly "on" inside. Your perfectionism, high expectations, or past experiences leave you feeling uneasy, exhausted or disconnected from yourself and those around you. You might feel stuck- wanting change, but unsure where to start. Another part of you quietly longing for a space where you can slow down, be real, and be heard without judgement. Whether you have a clear focus or simply sense that something needs to shift, let's explore it together at your pace.
On the surface they see your success, a smiling face, the version of you that you show the world. But they don't see what's underneath. You feel anxious, self-critical or constantly "on" inside. Your perfectionism, high expectations, or past experiences leave you feeling uneasy, exhausted or disconnected from yourself and those around you. You might feel stuck- wanting change, but unsure where to start. Another part of you quietly longing for a space where you can slow down, be real, and be heard without judgement. Whether you have a clear focus or simply sense that something needs to shift, let's explore it together at your pace.
My clients come with a wide range of different issues. They need their own space to be able to talk to someone who is independent without being judged. My clients goals are to be able to overcome and hopefully resolve their difficulties so they can lead their best life possible. I think clients would like their therapists to focus on specific goals, to help give them structure, and strategies to help them cope with their problems. My goal as a therapist is to enable the client to make critical decisions regarding alternative courses of action without outside influence.
My clients come with a wide range of different issues. They need their own space to be able to talk to someone who is independent without being judged. My clients goals are to be able to overcome and hopefully resolve their difficulties so they can lead their best life possible. I think clients would like their therapists to focus on specific goals, to help give them structure, and strategies to help them cope with their problems. My goal as a therapist is to enable the client to make critical decisions regarding alternative courses of action without outside influence.
Are you feeling off balance or stuck? which is leading you to having that overwhelmed feeling. Feeling like the waves are surrounding you and you don't know where to go.
Talking to a therapist, who is approachable, warm and welcoming one who can help you find your balance and ride the waves beside you in a safe warm, non-judgemental and confidential space.
This is your journey and I will be beside you riding them waves giving you guidance and support all the way which will meet your individual needs.
Are you feeling off balance or stuck? which is leading you to having that overwhelmed feeling. Feeling like the waves are surrounding you and you don't know where to go.
Talking to a therapist, who is approachable, warm and welcoming one who can help you find your balance and ride the waves beside you in a safe warm, non-judgemental and confidential space.
This is your journey and I will be beside you riding them waves giving you guidance and support all the way which will meet your individual needs.
Ian West (Accred) Counsellor and Supervisor
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I currently work with BUPA, AXA, Aviva, Vitality, and WPA insurance providers, I can provide receipts for you to submit for reimbursement.
I am an Accredited MBACP Registered Humanistic Integrative Counsellor & Counselling Supervisor with over 10 years of experience in working with individuals, and groups of all ages, sexual orientations and cultural backgrounds. I am based in Colchester CO1. Dependent on your presenting issues/needs I will draw on cognitive, psychodynamic, attachment, and relational theories and concepts, to provide either short-term-focused counselling/therapy or longer-term in-depth psychotherapy.
I currently work with BUPA, AXA, Aviva, Vitality, and WPA insurance providers, I can provide receipts for you to submit for reimbursement.
I am an Accredited MBACP Registered Humanistic Integrative Counsellor & Counselling Supervisor with over 10 years of experience in working with individuals, and groups of all ages, sexual orientations and cultural backgrounds. I am based in Colchester CO1. Dependent on your presenting issues/needs I will draw on cognitive, psychodynamic, attachment, and relational theories and concepts, to provide either short-term-focused counselling/therapy or longer-term in-depth psychotherapy.
Please note that EMDR sessions with me are not covered by BUPA.
I offer a free 30 minute consultation so we can discuss your needs & how I work. I use Counselling, Psychotherapy, EMDR, NLP, ERP, CBT and Hypnotherapy approaches. Some clients only need 6 sessions, to learn techniques to control anxiety or panic attacks, while others may stay on to resolve underlying causes with trauma focused therapy such as EMDR.
Please note that EMDR sessions with me are not covered by BUPA.
I offer a free 30 minute consultation so we can discuss your needs & how I work. I use Counselling, Psychotherapy, EMDR, NLP, ERP, CBT and Hypnotherapy approaches. Some clients only need 6 sessions, to learn techniques to control anxiety or panic attacks, while others may stay on to resolve underlying causes with trauma focused therapy such as EMDR.
Why choose UKAT? 160 beds across the UK; treatment for all addictions, including process addictions, eating disorders, age 16-18 treatment and dual diagnosis. Ranging from luxurious en-suite rehabs with gyms and on-site medical units to affordable rehabs. Catering for people from all walks of life. All rehabs have 24/7 on-site addiction professionals, ensuring clients have the highest level of care offered in the country. UKAT always addresses the individual as a whole and will tailor treatment to the addiction and long-term recovery of the client. All UKAT centres have a family programme dedicated to helping family members.
Why choose UKAT? 160 beds across the UK; treatment for all addictions, including process addictions, eating disorders, age 16-18 treatment and dual diagnosis. Ranging from luxurious en-suite rehabs with gyms and on-site medical units to affordable rehabs. Catering for people from all walks of life. All rehabs have 24/7 on-site addiction professionals, ensuring clients have the highest level of care offered in the country. UKAT always addresses the individual as a whole and will tailor treatment to the addiction and long-term recovery of the client. All UKAT centres have a family programme dedicated to helping family members.
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Torden CBT provides 1-1 online psychotherapy to adults and young people using a cognitive behavioural approach. I am a BABCP accredited CBT Therapist, specialising in Anxiety and Depression, including, OCD, GAD, Panic, Specific Phobia and Depression. In our first session I try to focus on getting to know you as a whole person, to help gain a joint understanding of your experiences and how they influence you today.
Torden CBT provides 1-1 online psychotherapy to adults and young people using a cognitive behavioural approach. I am a BABCP accredited CBT Therapist, specialising in Anxiety and Depression, including, OCD, GAD, Panic, Specific Phobia and Depression. In our first session I try to focus on getting to know you as a whole person, to help gain a joint understanding of your experiences and how they influence you today.
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Are you struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress? Do you feel stuck and unsure how to help yourself? Perhaps you have tried everything you know to get yourself out of this rut, or dark hole, and nothing has worked? Cognitive-behavioural therapy is an evidence-based psychotherapy. In fact, it is the recommended treatment of choice for depression and anxiety. I welcome clients from all occupational backgrounds and from all over the UK. I offer both online and face to face CBT sessions.
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Are you struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress? Do you feel stuck and unsure how to help yourself? Perhaps you have tried everything you know to get yourself out of this rut, or dark hole, and nothing has worked? Cognitive-behavioural therapy is an evidence-based psychotherapy. In fact, it is the recommended treatment of choice for depression and anxiety. I welcome clients from all occupational backgrounds and from all over the UK. I offer both online and face to face CBT sessions.
I build therapeutic relationships based on the Client-Centered core conditions of Empathy, Unconditional Positive Regard (respect) and Congruence (genuineness) I have had a lot of success with helping young people and younger adults, as well as parents of adolescents feel more comfortable within themselves and move towards their full potential. I work with low level mental health difficulties that are not entrenched and relationship and personal identity issues and emotional difficulties. I also enjoy supervising trainee Counsellers and those in the early stages of their practice.
I build therapeutic relationships based on the Client-Centered core conditions of Empathy, Unconditional Positive Regard (respect) and Congruence (genuineness) I have had a lot of success with helping young people and younger adults, as well as parents of adolescents feel more comfortable within themselves and move towards their full potential. I work with low level mental health difficulties that are not entrenched and relationship and personal identity issues and emotional difficulties. I also enjoy supervising trainee Counsellers and those in the early stages of their practice.
I am a BACP Registered / Accredited therapist with over 30 years experience of being with persons who have chosen to seek Counselling / therapeutic support. I consider it a privilege to be alongside a person who could be experiencing grief, loss, depression, anxiety, low self esteem or other feelings that can be felt as overwhelming and unmanageable.
I am a BACP Registered / Accredited therapist with over 30 years experience of being with persons who have chosen to seek Counselling / therapeutic support. I consider it a privilege to be alongside a person who could be experiencing grief, loss, depression, anxiety, low self esteem or other feelings that can be felt as overwhelming and unmanageable.
Organisations are billed monthly and Bupa patients pay excess fees directly to me but sessions are charged to Bupa weekly.
Today, I work solely in private practice, I offer psychotherapy & counselling to adults and young people (I am qualified as a Trauma Informed Schools & Communities Practitioner), and psychotherapy/counselling and clinical supervision/consultancy to both trainee and qualified counsellors, professionals and staff of organisations locally. I have an enhanced DBS and Child safeguarding certificate and am CYPS registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society. I am also a registered BWRT advanced practitioner (General Psychopathology & Psychology of Identity and Behaviour).
Organisations are billed monthly and Bupa patients pay excess fees directly to me but sessions are charged to Bupa weekly.
Today, I work solely in private practice, I offer psychotherapy & counselling to adults and young people (I am qualified as a Trauma Informed Schools & Communities Practitioner), and psychotherapy/counselling and clinical supervision/consultancy to both trainee and qualified counsellors, professionals and staff of organisations locally. I have an enhanced DBS and Child safeguarding certificate and am CYPS registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society. I am also a registered BWRT advanced practitioner (General Psychopathology & Psychology of Identity and Behaviour).
I am an Accredited member of the BACP (this means that my 'practice has been deemed to meet the higher standard as a competent, ethical and independent practitioner'.) I have over 20 years experience of working with different client groups, working with clients to address a range of different issues and difficulties. I am experienced at working with men, women and young people. My counselling practice is based from a quiet and calming space (see photos) with free & accessible parking.
I am an Accredited member of the BACP (this means that my 'practice has been deemed to meet the higher standard as a competent, ethical and independent practitioner'.) I have over 20 years experience of working with different client groups, working with clients to address a range of different issues and difficulties. I am experienced at working with men, women and young people. My counselling practice is based from a quiet and calming space (see photos) with free & accessible parking.
I’m a compassionate and dedicated Therapist committed to helping you create meaningful change. Together, we’ll identify negative thought patterns, explore behaviours and develop practical skills to better navigate life’s challenges.
My approach is empathetic and personalised, creating a safe, non-judgmental space for growth. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, or life transitions, I’m here to support you in building a healthier mindset for lasting change.
Email me about working together to unlock your full potential.
I’m a compassionate and dedicated Therapist committed to helping you create meaningful change. Together, we’ll identify negative thought patterns, explore behaviours and develop practical skills to better navigate life’s challenges.
My approach is empathetic and personalised, creating a safe, non-judgmental space for growth. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, or life transitions, I’m here to support you in building a healthier mindset for lasting change.
Email me about working together to unlock your full potential.
I am able to offer a friendly, non judgemental space to allow us to work together to explore areas that you are finding challenging. I understand that taking the first step can be difficult but can also be the first step to making the changes you want to allow you to move forward.
I am able to offer a friendly, non judgemental space to allow us to work together to explore areas that you are finding challenging. I understand that taking the first step can be difficult but can also be the first step to making the changes you want to allow you to move forward.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist & EMDR therapist with over a decade of experience working in the NHS and private practice with adults experiencing a wide-range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, PTSD/ trauma and ADHD.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist & EMDR therapist with over a decade of experience working in the NHS and private practice with adults experiencing a wide-range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, PTSD/ trauma and ADHD.
The people who come to us arrive with the full range of adult difficulty — anxiety that has been wearing them down, depression, the after-effects of trauma, relationships that are not working, neurodivergent adults, LGBTQIA+ clients looking for genuinely affirming practice, and senior professionals carrying pressure they cannot put down anywhere else. What our team of more than 90 qualified counsellors and therapists offers is something specific: deliberate matching. You are not assigned to whoever happens to be available. You are matched to the practitioner whose training, specialism, and approach actually fit your needs.
The people who come to us arrive with the full range of adult difficulty — anxiety that has been wearing them down, depression, the after-effects of trauma, relationships that are not working, neurodivergent adults, LGBTQIA+ clients looking for genuinely affirming practice, and senior professionals carrying pressure they cannot put down anywhere else. What our team of more than 90 qualified counsellors and therapists offers is something specific: deliberate matching. You are not assigned to whoever happens to be available. You are matched to the practitioner whose training, specialism, and approach actually fit your needs.
Parenting can be one of life’s greatest joys, but it can also feel overwhelming, exhausting, and full of guilt or self-doubt. I work with parents who want to feel more in control of their emotions, more confident in their decisions, and more connected to their children and themselves.
Parenting can be one of life’s greatest joys, but it can also feel overwhelming, exhausting, and full of guilt or self-doubt. I work with parents who want to feel more in control of their emotions, more confident in their decisions, and more connected to their children and themselves.
Bupa approved therapy is settled by me directly.
I am a BACP Accredited Person-Centred Practitioner and Supervisor with more than 20 years experience and 20,000 hours of clinical practice. When we are thinking about accessing counselling therapy, it can be tricky to know how to proceed especially if we have had a poor prior experience or if this is a new venture. Practitioners need to be mindful that each person is an individual snd need to feel valued as such if they are to find - through therapy - what it is they would like to achieve for themselves. It can be difficult to know what we may want from this process but, often having such a want is enough to spur us on.
Bupa approved therapy is settled by me directly.
I am a BACP Accredited Person-Centred Practitioner and Supervisor with more than 20 years experience and 20,000 hours of clinical practice. When we are thinking about accessing counselling therapy, it can be tricky to know how to proceed especially if we have had a poor prior experience or if this is a new venture. Practitioners need to be mindful that each person is an individual snd need to feel valued as such if they are to find - through therapy - what it is they would like to achieve for themselves. It can be difficult to know what we may want from this process but, often having such a want is enough to spur us on.
I understand that sometimes it is difficult and daunting to know where to start when accessing support. I aim to help provide you with an understanding of your difficulties, your strengths and how to make changes to support your wellbeing. I aim to create a collaborative, safe, empathetic and non-judgmental space for our work.
I work in an integrative way using the following evidence based approaches:
- Compassion Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness
- EMDR
I support individuals who experience a range of difficulties such as, anxiety, stress, low mood, loss and trauma.
I understand that sometimes it is difficult and daunting to know where to start when accessing support. I aim to help provide you with an understanding of your difficulties, your strengths and how to make changes to support your wellbeing. I aim to create a collaborative, safe, empathetic and non-judgmental space for our work.
I work in an integrative way using the following evidence based approaches:
- Compassion Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness
- EMDR
I support individuals who experience a range of difficulties such as, anxiety, stress, low mood, loss and trauma.
When life gets hard it can help to find someone who feels a bit like an anchor to weather the storms with, to feel emotionally held by, seen and understood. Someone who can support you to understand what you are feeling and why, to help you think about things through other perspectives and relate to yourself with compassion. Together we can try to make sense and meaning out of your experiences, connect with important parts of your identity and find ways of living that honour what is important to you in life.
When life gets hard it can help to find someone who feels a bit like an anchor to weather the storms with, to feel emotionally held by, seen and understood. Someone who can support you to understand what you are feeling and why, to help you think about things through other perspectives and relate to yourself with compassion. Together we can try to make sense and meaning out of your experiences, connect with important parts of your identity and find ways of living that honour what is important to you in life.
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