AXA PPP Counselling in Hertford
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by emotions, weighed down by self-doubt, or like life has become unmanageable? Whether you’re navigating a major life transition or facing ongoing challenges, you don’t have to face it alone.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by emotions, weighed down by self-doubt, or like life has become unmanageable? Whether you’re navigating a major life transition or facing ongoing challenges, you don’t have to face it alone.
Entering therapy can be anxiety provoking in itself thus I believe a positive therapeutic relationship is essential in ensuring clients feel comfortable to talk about whats happening for them. I have a calm, non-judgemental approach, working at the clients pace.
Entering therapy can be anxiety provoking in itself thus I believe a positive therapeutic relationship is essential in ensuring clients feel comfortable to talk about whats happening for them. I have a calm, non-judgemental approach, working at the clients pace.
Has your relationship hit a sticking point? Are you struggling to communicate with your partner or arguing more frequently? Maybe you have difficulty trusting following infidelity. You're just not connecting or enjoying each other like you used to? No matter what the trigger point for your difficulties we can work together to improve your communication, rebuild trust, increase quality time, or get your physical intimacy back on track. Or you might be an indiviudal suffering from anxiety and low self-confidence. Constantly worrying, on edge, or engaging in compulsive behaviour.
Has your relationship hit a sticking point? Are you struggling to communicate with your partner or arguing more frequently? Maybe you have difficulty trusting following infidelity. You're just not connecting or enjoying each other like you used to? No matter what the trigger point for your difficulties we can work together to improve your communication, rebuild trust, increase quality time, or get your physical intimacy back on track. Or you might be an indiviudal suffering from anxiety and low self-confidence. Constantly worrying, on edge, or engaging in compulsive behaviour.
Living with OCD and low self-esteem can feel exhausting. You might find yourself caught up in OCD rituals or compulsive behaviours, unable to enjoy the things you once loved. On the outside, you put on a brave face, but inside you may be fighting a quiet battle of fear, self-doubt, and constant self-criticism. It can feel as though no one truly understands — leaving you lonely, ashamed, and searching for the right support. Therapy for OCD and low self-esteem can help you find relief, rebuild confidence, and begin moving toward the life you want.
Living with OCD and low self-esteem can feel exhausting. You might find yourself caught up in OCD rituals or compulsive behaviours, unable to enjoy the things you once loved. On the outside, you put on a brave face, but inside you may be fighting a quiet battle of fear, self-doubt, and constant self-criticism. It can feel as though no one truly understands — leaving you lonely, ashamed, and searching for the right support. Therapy for OCD and low self-esteem can help you find relief, rebuild confidence, and begin moving toward the life you want.
We conduct specialist assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for school aged children. We are a multidisciplinary team of clinicians based in Hertfordshire. Our assessments are all conducted in line with the NICE Guidelines.
We conduct specialist assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for school aged children. We are a multidisciplinary team of clinicians based in Hertfordshire. Our assessments are all conducted in line with the NICE Guidelines.
Do you find yourself constantly worrying, caught in a cycle of overthinking, or feeling like life is passing you by? Are you often feelings stuck in "what if" thoughts, or struggling with intrusive and negative thoughts that seem impossible to escape? Maybe you’re feeling low, unmotivated, or questioning your self-worth—wondering why it’s so hard to enjoy the things that once brought you happiness, or why you often find yourself not feeling present in the moment. Maybe leading to avoidance of certain work and social situations.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone (even if it feels that way).
Do you find yourself constantly worrying, caught in a cycle of overthinking, or feeling like life is passing you by? Are you often feelings stuck in "what if" thoughts, or struggling with intrusive and negative thoughts that seem impossible to escape? Maybe you’re feeling low, unmotivated, or questioning your self-worth—wondering why it’s so hard to enjoy the things that once brought you happiness, or why you often find yourself not feeling present in the moment. Maybe leading to avoidance of certain work and social situations.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone (even if it feels that way).
How do you choose a therapist? Experience and training are important: I've been practising for over 28 years and completed 3 distinct degree level qualifications; psychotherapy, CBT and mindfulness (Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy)'. Also EMDR. Text to discuss which therapy is right for you. Sessions will gently enquire of emotion, regulation, body sense, behaviours in difficult situations, gradually facilitating self awareness and awareness of situations. Exploring brings understanding. This will involve direction from me in this. Professional bodies: UKCP for psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling BABCP for CBT.
How do you choose a therapist? Experience and training are important: I've been practising for over 28 years and completed 3 distinct degree level qualifications; psychotherapy, CBT and mindfulness (Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy)'. Also EMDR. Text to discuss which therapy is right for you. Sessions will gently enquire of emotion, regulation, body sense, behaviours in difficult situations, gradually facilitating self awareness and awareness of situations. Exploring brings understanding. This will involve direction from me in this. Professional bodies: UKCP for psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling BABCP for CBT.
I am a BABCP-registered Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and an NMC registered general nurse with a diverse background.
I have extensive Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and eating disorder experience and currently work within a community CAMHS team. In my private practice I deliver CBT to all ages for depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, eating disorders and pre and postnatal mental health difficulties to name a few.
I am based in Hertfordshire. I can offer therapy over the phone, via MS teams and face to face. The therapy rooms I use for face to face work are based in Wheathampsted and Hertford.
I am a BABCP-registered Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and an NMC registered general nurse with a diverse background.
I have extensive Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and eating disorder experience and currently work within a community CAMHS team. In my private practice I deliver CBT to all ages for depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, eating disorders and pre and postnatal mental health difficulties to name a few.
I am based in Hertfordshire. I can offer therapy over the phone, via MS teams and face to face. The therapy rooms I use for face to face work are based in Wheathampsted and Hertford.
Do you struggle with your emotions? Or are you struggling in your relationships, whether this is at work, or in your personal life? Or maybe you have experienced a trauma that you have not worked through? Or perhaps you suffer from depression or an anxiety disorder? I offer a safe and compassionate space, where you can contemplate all of these difficulties and reach a deeper understanding of yourself, as well as develop strategies to manage your difficulties. In working with me, you will also be helped to feel more anchored to your values and how you want to show up in your life.
Do you struggle with your emotions? Or are you struggling in your relationships, whether this is at work, or in your personal life? Or maybe you have experienced a trauma that you have not worked through? Or perhaps you suffer from depression or an anxiety disorder? I offer a safe and compassionate space, where you can contemplate all of these difficulties and reach a deeper understanding of yourself, as well as develop strategies to manage your difficulties. In working with me, you will also be helped to feel more anchored to your values and how you want to show up in your life.
I am a compassionate, authentic clinical psychologist with a wealth of knowledge about all things mental health. I strive to create a safe space to nurture understanding, generate acceptance, and empower change through evidence based psychological services. I only offer therapy that has a strong evidence base and that which is recommended by NICE Guidelines. This means you have access to the best psychological interventions. I am qualified to assess and diagnose Autism and ADHD as part of a multidisciplinary team, and I can adapt psychological therapy for neurodiversity.
I am a compassionate, authentic clinical psychologist with a wealth of knowledge about all things mental health. I strive to create a safe space to nurture understanding, generate acceptance, and empower change through evidence based psychological services. I only offer therapy that has a strong evidence base and that which is recommended by NICE Guidelines. This means you have access to the best psychological interventions. I am qualified to assess and diagnose Autism and ADHD as part of a multidisciplinary team, and I can adapt psychological therapy for neurodiversity.
I am a dual BACP and UKCP registered therapist and clinical supervisor, working with children, adolescents and adults. I have extensive experience across the mental health sector, offering individual therapy for all ages, parent support, group and systemic consultancy for professional care networks.
My approach is integrative, trauma-informed and grounded in psychodynamic thinking. I believe psychological wellbeing is shaped by our histories, relationships and environments, and I aim to offer a thoughtful, compassionate space where these experiences can be understood and worked through.
I am a dual BACP and UKCP registered therapist and clinical supervisor, working with children, adolescents and adults. I have extensive experience across the mental health sector, offering individual therapy for all ages, parent support, group and systemic consultancy for professional care networks.
My approach is integrative, trauma-informed and grounded in psychodynamic thinking. I believe psychological wellbeing is shaped by our histories, relationships and environments, and I aim to offer a thoughtful, compassionate space where these experiences can be understood and worked through.
Each and every one of us needs support at different times in our life, reaching for support is not a weakness but a strength. I am an experienced BACP Accredited Psychotherapist, Fusion Therapeutic Life Coach, EFT practitioner, EMDR and REWIND (fast trauma release) therapist, who can support you at a time when you feel overwhelmed, upset or anxious. You will receive confidential, non-judgemental time and space so you can safely relax and focus on you, your solutions and your future.
Each and every one of us needs support at different times in our life, reaching for support is not a weakness but a strength. I am an experienced BACP Accredited Psychotherapist, Fusion Therapeutic Life Coach, EFT practitioner, EMDR and REWIND (fast trauma release) therapist, who can support you at a time when you feel overwhelmed, upset or anxious. You will receive confidential, non-judgemental time and space so you can safely relax and focus on you, your solutions and your future.
Jenny Southall | Anxiety | Couples | ADHD support
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Empowering adults, couples and people with ADHD improve communication and connection by providing specialist guidance and practical tools that turn obstacles into strengths.
I have helped many people manage anxiety with practical tools;
I empower couples to work through communication clashes, provide space for exploration and easy-to-follow tools to support mental health, resilience, and enhanced intimacy;
I also support adults and families navigating neurodiverse challenges (ADD, ASD, PDA, Dyslexia) Together, we will create long-lasting change, shame-busting and learning to harness the positives of conditions and THRIVE.
Empowering adults, couples and people with ADHD improve communication and connection by providing specialist guidance and practical tools that turn obstacles into strengths.
I have helped many people manage anxiety with practical tools;
I empower couples to work through communication clashes, provide space for exploration and easy-to-follow tools to support mental health, resilience, and enhanced intimacy;
I also support adults and families navigating neurodiverse challenges (ADD, ASD, PDA, Dyslexia) Together, we will create long-lasting change, shame-busting and learning to harness the positives of conditions and THRIVE.
I appreciate it may have taken a great deal of courage to arrive at my profile today and I extend a warm welcome to you. I understand and value highly the support that counselling provides, particularly at a time when it feels as though you are struggling alone with few options. Maybe you're feeling a bit lost, anxious, stressed, depressed or confused. Struggling with something and could use some support to help explore and resolve it? Are you ready to make some changes to improve the quality of your life? Let's take the journey together to find understanding, clarity and relief as you gain improvement to the quality of your life.
I appreciate it may have taken a great deal of courage to arrive at my profile today and I extend a warm welcome to you. I understand and value highly the support that counselling provides, particularly at a time when it feels as though you are struggling alone with few options. Maybe you're feeling a bit lost, anxious, stressed, depressed or confused. Struggling with something and could use some support to help explore and resolve it? Are you ready to make some changes to improve the quality of your life? Let's take the journey together to find understanding, clarity and relief as you gain improvement to the quality of your life.
It takes strength and courage to reach out for help, but it can be confusing which profession to go with. Contact me to arrange a free 15 minute discovery call to see if CBT is the right fit for you.
I specialise in anxiety disorders, working with adults creating short term goals for long term mental well-being. I also work with parents experiencing anxiety, overwhelming worries, panic, OCD, intrusive thoughts, social or health anxiety.
Working together, we can explore unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and develop positive coping strategies.
It takes strength and courage to reach out for help, but it can be confusing which profession to go with. Contact me to arrange a free 15 minute discovery call to see if CBT is the right fit for you.
I specialise in anxiety disorders, working with adults creating short term goals for long term mental well-being. I also work with parents experiencing anxiety, overwhelming worries, panic, OCD, intrusive thoughts, social or health anxiety.
Working together, we can explore unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and develop positive coping strategies.
The 3 C’s in life, Choice,Chance, Change. You can chose to make the choice, to take the chance, if you want anything in life to change.I am here to help, support and aid you with any difficulties you maybe having. Be that with any anxiety, depression. Phobias, OCD, relationships, complex issues. My aim is to get you unstuck and to help you move forward in your chosen life direction.
The 3 C’s in life, Choice,Chance, Change. You can chose to make the choice, to take the chance, if you want anything in life to change.I am here to help, support and aid you with any difficulties you maybe having. Be that with any anxiety, depression. Phobias, OCD, relationships, complex issues. My aim is to get you unstuck and to help you move forward in your chosen life direction.
You may know what you want to change, but not how to change it.
Lasting change requires more than self-awareness - it only happens if we identify the specific factors maintaining the problem.
Together, we identify what is keeping you stuck, use a clear psychological framework to understand how these factors interact, and apply evidence-based strategies to produce meaningful change.
Less talking for the sake of it. More doing.
You may know what you want to change, but not how to change it.
Lasting change requires more than self-awareness - it only happens if we identify the specific factors maintaining the problem.
Together, we identify what is keeping you stuck, use a clear psychological framework to understand how these factors interact, and apply evidence-based strategies to produce meaningful change.
Less talking for the sake of it. More doing.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I offer compassionate, evidence‑based support for adults and young people navigating emotional challenges across all life transitions, also inclusive of fertility, pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. I work collaboratively to help you make sense of your experiences, reduce distress, and reconnect with your sense of self. My approach is warm, non‑judgmental and tailored to your needs, supporting resilience and wellbeing.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I offer compassionate, evidence‑based support for adults and young people navigating emotional challenges across all life transitions, also inclusive of fertility, pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. I work collaboratively to help you make sense of your experiences, reduce distress, and reconnect with your sense of self. My approach is warm, non‑judgmental and tailored to your needs, supporting resilience and wellbeing.
Throughout our lives, we are often confronted with experiences and/or difficulties that challenge us. Sometimes, these challenges can leave us struggling and in need of a space in which we we can safely explore, understand, and learn how to overcome these issues. Through careful exploration, not only is it possible to learn how to overcome these challenges, we can also begin to understand how they can in fact offer us new opportunities to learn and grow. I take a open and collaborative approach to therapy and am keen to support you with any challenges you are facing
Throughout our lives, we are often confronted with experiences and/or difficulties that challenge us. Sometimes, these challenges can leave us struggling and in need of a space in which we we can safely explore, understand, and learn how to overcome these issues. Through careful exploration, not only is it possible to learn how to overcome these challenges, we can also begin to understand how they can in fact offer us new opportunities to learn and grow. I take a open and collaborative approach to therapy and am keen to support you with any challenges you are facing
OCD & Anxiety Specialist - Dr Ashley-John
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in high-quality, evidence-based therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, BDD, and related difficulties. With over ten years' experience, including extensive work within national and specialist services for obsessional and anxiety problems, I've had the privilege of helping 500+ individuals reclaim their lives from these difficulties. I now run my own practice, The OCD Doctor, dedicated to providing expert and personalised support for a range of anxiety and obsessional problems.
I'm a chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in high-quality, evidence-based therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, BDD, and related difficulties. With over ten years' experience, including extensive work within national and specialist services for obsessional and anxiety problems, I've had the privilege of helping 500+ individuals reclaim their lives from these difficulties. I now run my own practice, The OCD Doctor, dedicated to providing expert and personalised support for a range of anxiety and obsessional problems.
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