Black British Counselling in Hertford
Feeling overwhelmed; anxiety is on the rise; heart is continuously racing; having constant negative thoughts and your usual survival techniques are not working; then please, stop, pause and breathe. These are signs that it may be a good time to seek help. If you are reading this right now, then you are already taking that first step. As a qualified counsellor, I have experience working with a wide range of clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and low self esteem. Life is complex and sometimes you cannot do it alone. This is where I hope to be able to help you find who you are and your true potential.
Feeling overwhelmed; anxiety is on the rise; heart is continuously racing; having constant negative thoughts and your usual survival techniques are not working; then please, stop, pause and breathe. These are signs that it may be a good time to seek help. If you are reading this right now, then you are already taking that first step. As a qualified counsellor, I have experience working with a wide range of clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and low self esteem. Life is complex and sometimes you cannot do it alone. This is where I hope to be able to help you find who you are and your true potential.
Hello and welcome! I am Peter Royal, a licensed and registered counsellor/psychotherapist. I understand that finding a counsellor can be daunting. But rest assured, I aim to make the process smooth for you to start your journey.
Hello and welcome! I am Peter Royal, a licensed and registered counsellor/psychotherapist. I understand that finding a counsellor can be daunting. But rest assured, I aim to make the process smooth for you to start your journey.
I currently work as a therapist and most recently as a Clinical Lead in CAMHS for the NHS, following an interim short stint on the personality disorder pathway offering structured clinical management to emotionally unstable personality disorder presentations in individuals & groups. I especially enjoy working with complex emotional needs, those with a diagnosis and who struggle to regulate their emotions and responses. Those who wish to explore their patterns and processes sensitively & carefully.
I especially appreciate, and recognise the full worth of working with adolescents in particular those presenting with self harming a
I currently work as a therapist and most recently as a Clinical Lead in CAMHS for the NHS, following an interim short stint on the personality disorder pathway offering structured clinical management to emotionally unstable personality disorder presentations in individuals & groups. I especially enjoy working with complex emotional needs, those with a diagnosis and who struggle to regulate their emotions and responses. Those who wish to explore their patterns and processes sensitively & carefully.
I especially appreciate, and recognise the full worth of working with adolescents in particular those presenting with self harming a
You don’t have to suffer alone in silence, whatever problems you are experiencing. I offer you safe, confidential, non judgemental help to assist you in exploring the challenges you are facing. Together, we can work through your experiences, giving you hope and encouragement to find new insights, overcome difficulties and find ways of moving forward. As we work together, you can gain greater self awareness, confidence and self esteem, no matter what you have experienced in your life. I specialize in helping couples find better ways to communicate and strengthen their relationships.
You don’t have to suffer alone in silence, whatever problems you are experiencing. I offer you safe, confidential, non judgemental help to assist you in exploring the challenges you are facing. Together, we can work through your experiences, giving you hope and encouragement to find new insights, overcome difficulties and find ways of moving forward. As we work together, you can gain greater self awareness, confidence and self esteem, no matter what you have experienced in your life. I specialize in helping couples find better ways to communicate and strengthen their relationships.
Struggling with repetitive emotional patterns & wanting to understand yourself more? Being vulnerable, and actively making meaningful change is courageous! From my extensive experience I emulate the trustworthiness & efficacy of the NHS & evidenced therapies, without restrictions. Therapy is: empowering & enabling you to become your own therapist. I create a safe, authentic & non-judgmental space to explore your agenda, at your pace. Typically, we meet for 50 minute appointments & for 12-20+ sessions. I maintain Continuing Professional Development, Ethical Competence & Supervision from experts in the field evidenced by the BABCP.
Struggling with repetitive emotional patterns & wanting to understand yourself more? Being vulnerable, and actively making meaningful change is courageous! From my extensive experience I emulate the trustworthiness & efficacy of the NHS & evidenced therapies, without restrictions. Therapy is: empowering & enabling you to become your own therapist. I create a safe, authentic & non-judgmental space to explore your agenda, at your pace. Typically, we meet for 50 minute appointments & for 12-20+ sessions. I maintain Continuing Professional Development, Ethical Competence & Supervision from experts in the field evidenced by the BABCP.
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Having a confidential, listening and non- judgement ear is perfect in times of challenge. This can be hard to find amongst family and friends, due to the occupied lifes we lead. Thankfully there is a space here for you to talk, if you want it. As you share the detail of your concerns, together we will journey the highs and lows towards your desired outcomes. I will give value and acknowledgment, as well as show compassion. Our formed relationship will then bring forth insights that give you understanding, motivate change, allow you to experience acceptance and strengthen your mind. This experience is empowering and self satisfying.
Having a confidential, listening and non- judgement ear is perfect in times of challenge. This can be hard to find amongst family and friends, due to the occupied lifes we lead. Thankfully there is a space here for you to talk, if you want it. As you share the detail of your concerns, together we will journey the highs and lows towards your desired outcomes. I will give value and acknowledgment, as well as show compassion. Our formed relationship will then bring forth insights that give you understanding, motivate change, allow you to experience acceptance and strengthen your mind. This experience is empowering and self satisfying.
I'm a Systemic Psychotherapist, Emotionally Focused Couple Therapist and EMDR therapists. I help individuals and Couples overcome difficulties, enabling them to lead the fulfilling lives they desire. I have over 16 years’ experience working with relationships. I work with a wide range of identity types with people facing various forms of distress, both as individuals and the context of relationships. My ultimate goal is to provide a supportive, empathetic non-judgemental environment where people can explore their challenges, gain a deeper understanding of themselves, and develop their ability to bring about positive change.
I'm a Systemic Psychotherapist, Emotionally Focused Couple Therapist and EMDR therapists. I help individuals and Couples overcome difficulties, enabling them to lead the fulfilling lives they desire. I have over 16 years’ experience working with relationships. I work with a wide range of identity types with people facing various forms of distress, both as individuals and the context of relationships. My ultimate goal is to provide a supportive, empathetic non-judgemental environment where people can explore their challenges, gain a deeper understanding of themselves, and develop their ability to bring about positive change.
I offer compassionate, trauma-informed support for personal growth and healing. I'll support you to not only recognise the ways in which trauma is impacting the ways you relate to yourself and others, but also to uncover new strengths and opportunities for personal growth beyond the challenges you've have faced.
I have often found that understanding people's diagnoses and symptoms as responses to what they have lived through is valuable in helping them shed the self-blame they might carry. Often, people find themselves stuck in cycles of behaviour that no longer serve them, yet feel at a loss for how to make meaningful change.
I offer compassionate, trauma-informed support for personal growth and healing. I'll support you to not only recognise the ways in which trauma is impacting the ways you relate to yourself and others, but also to uncover new strengths and opportunities for personal growth beyond the challenges you've have faced.
I have often found that understanding people's diagnoses and symptoms as responses to what they have lived through is valuable in helping them shed the self-blame they might carry. Often, people find themselves stuck in cycles of behaviour that no longer serve them, yet feel at a loss for how to make meaningful change.
Therapy can be a place of warmth, exploration, relief, insight and even humour. You may be seeking help during a crisis, grappling with a longstanding issue that seems insurmountable, or simply aiming to delve deeper into self-discovery, or you may be looking for a welcoming, open, and supportive environment where you can express yourself securely and confidentially. I consider therapy a collaborative journey, where we work together to investigate the factors that have brought you to this point and empower you to uncover new paths forward.
Therapy can be a place of warmth, exploration, relief, insight and even humour. You may be seeking help during a crisis, grappling with a longstanding issue that seems insurmountable, or simply aiming to delve deeper into self-discovery, or you may be looking for a welcoming, open, and supportive environment where you can express yourself securely and confidentially. I consider therapy a collaborative journey, where we work together to investigate the factors that have brought you to this point and empower you to uncover new paths forward.
***I currently have 4 low cost spaces available from January for students. Please contact me directly for more information.*** I provide counselling and support people who experience mental challenges both face to face and through telephone counselling. I have worked with and supported clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, bereavement and loss, relationship issues, pregnancy issues/complications, hoarding disorder, and OCD. I provide CBT, Humanistic, Integrative, Person-centered, Psychodynamic, Relational.
***I currently have 4 low cost spaces available from January for students. Please contact me directly for more information.*** I provide counselling and support people who experience mental challenges both face to face and through telephone counselling. I have worked with and supported clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, bereavement and loss, relationship issues, pregnancy issues/complications, hoarding disorder, and OCD. I provide CBT, Humanistic, Integrative, Person-centered, Psychodynamic, Relational.
My specialism lies in working with Black and Minority Ethnic females, offering a safe and inclusive space to address their unique challenges and experiences.
Do you feel unheard, undervalued or stuck in life? Do you find it hard to express yourself or do you feel no one understands you? I am passionate about supporting client to have a voice, to be heard and to feel valued. I am passionate about supporting clients to develop confidence and self esteem which in turn promotes self care. I am also passionate about working with individuals with different attachment styles and overcoming childhood trauma. As adults, despite early life and childhood experiences, i believe individuals can work towards building secure attachments in their adult relationships and healing from childhood trauma.
My specialism lies in working with Black and Minority Ethnic females, offering a safe and inclusive space to address their unique challenges and experiences.
Do you feel unheard, undervalued or stuck in life? Do you find it hard to express yourself or do you feel no one understands you? I am passionate about supporting client to have a voice, to be heard and to feel valued. I am passionate about supporting clients to develop confidence and self esteem which in turn promotes self care. I am also passionate about working with individuals with different attachment styles and overcoming childhood trauma. As adults, despite early life and childhood experiences, i believe individuals can work towards building secure attachments in their adult relationships and healing from childhood trauma.
It can be difficult to admit when things aren’t okay, especially when you’re used to carrying everything on your own. If you’re feeling lost, stuck, or disconnected, whether that’s from yourself, your relationships, or the world around you, please know that you don’t have to go through it alone. I offer a quiet, private space where we can meet virtually, once a week, to gently explore what’s going on for you. Whether you’re navigating trauma, grief, or any other emotional struggle, we’ll move at a pace that feels right for you.
Together, we can choose to work for a set period of time or stay open-ended, depending on what you need.
It can be difficult to admit when things aren’t okay, especially when you’re used to carrying everything on your own. If you’re feeling lost, stuck, or disconnected, whether that’s from yourself, your relationships, or the world around you, please know that you don’t have to go through it alone. I offer a quiet, private space where we can meet virtually, once a week, to gently explore what’s going on for you. Whether you’re navigating trauma, grief, or any other emotional struggle, we’ll move at a pace that feels right for you.
Together, we can choose to work for a set period of time or stay open-ended, depending on what you need.
Do you ever feel trapped in endless loops of intrusive thoughts—like a song you can’t switch off? Maybe you find yourself checking, seeking reassurance, or repeating actions just to feel safe—but the relief never lasts. Living with OCD can feel exhausting, overwhelming, and isolating, and it’s common to feel like no one understands what’s happening in your mind.
Do you ever feel trapped in endless loops of intrusive thoughts—like a song you can’t switch off? Maybe you find yourself checking, seeking reassurance, or repeating actions just to feel safe—but the relief never lasts. Living with OCD can feel exhausting, overwhelming, and isolating, and it’s common to feel like no one understands what’s happening in your mind.
I’m trained at Masters (MSc) level in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy. I've managed a mental health team at University College London, worked at Waterloo Community Counselling, within an NHS multidisciplinary team working with survivors of sexual trauma and a men’s residential unit which delivers personalised support for men with complex mental health needs. My style of working is psychodynamic. In its simplest form, this involves thinking about how your past impacts your current lived experience.
I’m trained at Masters (MSc) level in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy. I've managed a mental health team at University College London, worked at Waterloo Community Counselling, within an NHS multidisciplinary team working with survivors of sexual trauma and a men’s residential unit which delivers personalised support for men with complex mental health needs. My style of working is psychodynamic. In its simplest form, this involves thinking about how your past impacts your current lived experience.
I’m an Integrative Counsellor & Therapist. I aim to guide you thoughtfully, helping you to process trauma bonds, divorce, parental alienation, internal conflicts, rejection, abandonment, shame & loss. My approach empowers clients to work with patterns & resistance, gain psychological insights, integrate reparative work to recover, heal and move forward. I specialise in relationship & family difficulties, bereavement, neurodivergence, corporate work stress. Intersectional & culturally sensitive matters, identity, attachment & complex trauma. I also support clients impacted by sexual violence, addictions & health issues.
I’m an Integrative Counsellor & Therapist. I aim to guide you thoughtfully, helping you to process trauma bonds, divorce, parental alienation, internal conflicts, rejection, abandonment, shame & loss. My approach empowers clients to work with patterns & resistance, gain psychological insights, integrate reparative work to recover, heal and move forward. I specialise in relationship & family difficulties, bereavement, neurodivergence, corporate work stress. Intersectional & culturally sensitive matters, identity, attachment & complex trauma. I also support clients impacted by sexual violence, addictions & health issues.
Are you struggling with intense emotions that you find difficult to manage? Perhaps you've noticed patterns of behaviour that don't serve you or your relationships? Maybe you're finding yourself confused by what you feel and unclear on how to do things differently? My clients approach me for a variety of reasons - there's no "right" reason to seek therapy. Whatever difference you want to feel in your life, whether it's exploration and growth, or finding strategies for change, my role will be to meet you authentically, and be beside you in your journey through whatever you choose to bring to therapy, making it safe to step forward.
Are you struggling with intense emotions that you find difficult to manage? Perhaps you've noticed patterns of behaviour that don't serve you or your relationships? Maybe you're finding yourself confused by what you feel and unclear on how to do things differently? My clients approach me for a variety of reasons - there's no "right" reason to seek therapy. Whatever difference you want to feel in your life, whether it's exploration and growth, or finding strategies for change, my role will be to meet you authentically, and be beside you in your journey through whatever you choose to bring to therapy, making it safe to step forward.
I work with an emphasis on creating a safe and confidential environment to encourage emotional growth and to allow you to resolve problems and make changes in order to lead a more fulfilled life. Therapy can help you to understand and resolve your difficulties by providing the time and space to reflect and to consider how the events of the past have contributed to your current situation. Psychodynamic psychotherapy is based on the idea that our unconscious fears, desires and needs impact on our conscious life. I will work with you to allow feelings which are hidden, for whatever reason, to come to the fore and be understood.
I work with an emphasis on creating a safe and confidential environment to encourage emotional growth and to allow you to resolve problems and make changes in order to lead a more fulfilled life. Therapy can help you to understand and resolve your difficulties by providing the time and space to reflect and to consider how the events of the past have contributed to your current situation. Psychodynamic psychotherapy is based on the idea that our unconscious fears, desires and needs impact on our conscious life. I will work with you to allow feelings which are hidden, for whatever reason, to come to the fore and be understood.
I am a qualified therapist with 15 years of experience, primarily working with people of colour, community activists & queer folk. I would describe my practice as relational, radical and political at its core. I create a safe, down to earth space for reflection and exploration. My practice is trauma-informed and culturally adaptive, which takes into they way in which we experience the world & the world impacts us.
Feel free to drop me an email to arrange a free telephone consultation.
I am a qualified therapist with 15 years of experience, primarily working with people of colour, community activists & queer folk. I would describe my practice as relational, radical and political at its core. I create a safe, down to earth space for reflection and exploration. My practice is trauma-informed and culturally adaptive, which takes into they way in which we experience the world & the world impacts us.
Feel free to drop me an email to arrange a free telephone consultation.
Hi! My name is Jannelle Dawson (founder of JD Therapeutic Services). I am a cognitive behavioural therapist specialising in working with children, young people and parents with over 7 years experience in mental health services including CAMHS.
I am passionate about providing completely young-person centred therapy focused on their needs, wants and goals and working together to overcome any emotional, behavioural, social and/or mental health difficulties they are experiencing. I have particular expertise in working with neurodivergent
(or suspected) young people (e.g. ASD, ADHD) providing adapted neurodivergent affirming therapy.
Hi! My name is Jannelle Dawson (founder of JD Therapeutic Services). I am a cognitive behavioural therapist specialising in working with children, young people and parents with over 7 years experience in mental health services including CAMHS.
I am passionate about providing completely young-person centred therapy focused on their needs, wants and goals and working together to overcome any emotional, behavioural, social and/or mental health difficulties they are experiencing. I have particular expertise in working with neurodivergent
(or suspected) young people (e.g. ASD, ADHD) providing adapted neurodivergent affirming therapy.
Trauma is the essence of disconnection from your the true “Self”. No matter what struggles you are facing, past or present traumas, I am here to reassure you that within your adversities we can find, clarity, self-assurance, peace and acceptance. Leaving a clearer space for you to reconnect with your true "Self" identity, and purpose.
Hello my name is Nadia, thank you for visiting my profile. I am a Humanistic integrated therapist, with a psychoanalytic approach. I can draw from different schools of psychotherapy, to tailor and meet your individual needs. I specialise in trauma based therapy and the Inner child.
Trauma is the essence of disconnection from your the true “Self”. No matter what struggles you are facing, past or present traumas, I am here to reassure you that within your adversities we can find, clarity, self-assurance, peace and acceptance. Leaving a clearer space for you to reconnect with your true "Self" identity, and purpose.
Hello my name is Nadia, thank you for visiting my profile. I am a Humanistic integrated therapist, with a psychoanalytic approach. I can draw from different schools of psychotherapy, to tailor and meet your individual needs. I specialise in trauma based therapy and the Inner child.
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Black British Counsellors
As a Black British, why might I wish to see a therapist who is Black British?
Black British clients may seek out Black British therapists for several reasons, foremost being a sense of cultural understanding and the possibility of shared experiences. Cultural sensitivity and context on the part of the therapist may make it easier to form a therapeutic alliance and to focus on the work of therapy without the need to explain or educate a therapist on cultural matters. It may also be empowering to work with a therapist who shares one’s racial or ethnic background. It is important to note that a therapist who demonstrates cultural sensitivity can be highly effective even if they do not share a client’s background or race.
Can clients benefit from working with a therapist who shares their race or ethnicity?
Yes, having a therapist who shares a client’s race or ethnicity is often valuable, especially if it fosters a strong therapeutic alliance between the two. While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic effectiveness. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who has an understanding of a client’s background and perhaps also shared life experiences. It should be noted that many clients form a strong bond with their therapist regardless of their race or ethnicity. This is a personal decision, and it depends on the therapist, the client, and the connection between the two.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with Black British clients?
Clients can ask therapists directly about their experience working with clients of diverse backgrounds, including with Black British individuals. You may wish to inquire whether a therapist has undertaken training in cultural competence broadly, and how specifically they would ensure that their approach is sensitive to the needs of Black British clients. Therapy involves honesty and trust, so it’s best for clients to share concerns about their therapist’s cultural competence at the outset. And a good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals based on the concerns you articulate.
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
It’s important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive because everyone comes to therapy with a unique background and set of experiences. Being aware of culture and cultural differences between people is important for understanding clients, as is coming to therapy with an open mind, recognising that the therapist doesn’t necessarily understand everything and that the client can help guide the way.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of Black therapists?
The directory of Black therapists includes therapists who have self-identified their ethnicity in their profiles. Psychology Today uses this information to assist clients in finding a therapist who can provide a cultural match. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their ethnicity in their profile, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. In situations where the number of therapists who have identified as Black is limited, the directory will also show therapists who have undergone specific multicultural training or have extensive experience working with clients from relevant cultural backgrounds.