Counselling for Seniors in Hertford
I’m an experienced BACP-registered psychodynamic counsellor supporting individuals through life’s challenges. Sometimes talking about feelings may seem daunting. I provide a safe, empathetic and non-judgemental space to talk and explore any difficulties you may be experiencing with no pressure to be anything other than yourself.
Whether you come to therapy with a clear sense of what you want to change, or simply with a feeling that something needs to shift, I am here to work alongside you.
I’m an experienced BACP-registered psychodynamic counsellor supporting individuals through life’s challenges. Sometimes talking about feelings may seem daunting. I provide a safe, empathetic and non-judgemental space to talk and explore any difficulties you may be experiencing with no pressure to be anything other than yourself.
Whether you come to therapy with a clear sense of what you want to change, or simply with a feeling that something needs to shift, I am here to work alongside you.
Hello and welcome. I am an HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist with over 15 years’ experience in mental health, specialising in couples and relationship therapy. I understand the messy, nuanced reality of modern relationships. My approach is warm, compassionate, and focused on real change. I believe we both hurt and heal in relationships, and while we are more connected globally and technologically than ever, many of us still feel isolated or misunderstood. I offer a collaborative, inclusive space to explore your story and build deeper connection.
Hello and welcome. I am an HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist with over 15 years’ experience in mental health, specialising in couples and relationship therapy. I understand the messy, nuanced reality of modern relationships. My approach is warm, compassionate, and focused on real change. I believe we both hurt and heal in relationships, and while we are more connected globally and technologically than ever, many of us still feel isolated or misunderstood. I offer a collaborative, inclusive space to explore your story and build deeper connection.
I'm a BACP registered psychotherapeutic counsellor and trained mindfulness practitioner, experienced in supporting a diverse community of people of various ages and needs, with specialisation in stress management, anxiety and depression, childhood trauma, relationship difficulties and bereavement and loss.
My aim is to provide you with a warm, safe, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship so that you can explore your difficulties and find a way forward to living a life with greater freedom and ease.
I'm a BACP registered psychotherapeutic counsellor and trained mindfulness practitioner, experienced in supporting a diverse community of people of various ages and needs, with specialisation in stress management, anxiety and depression, childhood trauma, relationship difficulties and bereavement and loss.
My aim is to provide you with a warm, safe, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship so that you can explore your difficulties and find a way forward to living a life with greater freedom and ease.
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.
I want you, my clients, to feel safe about the issues that are troubling you. I work at a pace and with a style that suits you, be it supportive or more probing and challenging. I hope I bring qualities of warmth and commonsense to a process that can feel daunting. My consulting room has a peaaceful atmosphere.
I want you, my clients, to feel safe about the issues that are troubling you. I work at a pace and with a style that suits you, be it supportive or more probing and challenging. I hope I bring qualities of warmth and commonsense to a process that can feel daunting. My consulting room has a peaaceful atmosphere.
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.
I'm Clare, a fully qualified psychotherapist with over 10 years’ experience. I hold diplomas in Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapy, DBT, CFT, and ADHD Coaching. I work holistically, with special interests in personality disorders, narcissistic abuse recovery, and ADHD. I also bring personal experience of narcissistic coercion and domestic violence. I'm passionate about men’s mental health and creating safe, non-judgmental spaces. I offer sessions in Hertfordshire and North Yorkshire and online via Microsoft Teams or FaceTime.
I'm Clare, a fully qualified psychotherapist with over 10 years’ experience. I hold diplomas in Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapy, DBT, CFT, and ADHD Coaching. I work holistically, with special interests in personality disorders, narcissistic abuse recovery, and ADHD. I also bring personal experience of narcissistic coercion and domestic violence. I'm passionate about men’s mental health and creating safe, non-judgmental spaces. I offer sessions in Hertfordshire and North Yorkshire and online via Microsoft Teams or FaceTime.
As we continue to live our lives day after day sometimes this journey can begin to feel like an up hill climb. I am here to listen to any worries, concerns or difficulties you may be experiencing. Are you struggling to cope with a loss, whether it be a bereavement, a relationship, a job or just feeling that your life is passing you by and it is not working out how you had hoped. Sometimes we may find it hard to talk to or confide in our friends and loved ones, worried about upsetting them and not wanting to burden them or perhaps you fear being judged or may think that your problems are not as bad as theirs.
As we continue to live our lives day after day sometimes this journey can begin to feel like an up hill climb. I am here to listen to any worries, concerns or difficulties you may be experiencing. Are you struggling to cope with a loss, whether it be a bereavement, a relationship, a job or just feeling that your life is passing you by and it is not working out how you had hoped. Sometimes we may find it hard to talk to or confide in our friends and loved ones, worried about upsetting them and not wanting to burden them or perhaps you fear being judged or may think that your problems are not as bad as theirs.
Are you needing to talk to someone about how you are feeling, or do you want to find out ways to help you to cope with your health and wellbeing? Many clients I work with find themselves feeling low, anxious, worry a lot, may have panic attacks, find it hard to cope with work, life or relationships, or they may be struggling with flashbacks and nightmares about things from their past, or they feeling stressed, and have low self-esteem. That is where I come in to help you to understand the reasons behind your health behaviors, and to encourage you to make positive changes for yourself by working towards your goals.
Are you needing to talk to someone about how you are feeling, or do you want to find out ways to help you to cope with your health and wellbeing? Many clients I work with find themselves feeling low, anxious, worry a lot, may have panic attacks, find it hard to cope with work, life or relationships, or they may be struggling with flashbacks and nightmares about things from their past, or they feeling stressed, and have low self-esteem. That is where I come in to help you to understand the reasons behind your health behaviors, and to encourage you to make positive changes for yourself by working towards your goals.
You might be here because anxiety, low mood, or self-doubt have started to feel like background noise you can't switch off. Perhaps you're navigating grief, a difficult life transition, burnout, or questions about who you are and where you're headed. Many of the people I work with are managing shame, childhood trauma, intrusive thoughts, or relationship difficulties, and are looking for a space to finally slow down and make sense of it all. In our weekly sessions together, we explore how past experience shapes your life now, working steadily toward greater self-understanding.
You might be here because anxiety, low mood, or self-doubt have started to feel like background noise you can't switch off. Perhaps you're navigating grief, a difficult life transition, burnout, or questions about who you are and where you're headed. Many of the people I work with are managing shame, childhood trauma, intrusive thoughts, or relationship difficulties, and are looking for a space to finally slow down and make sense of it all. In our weekly sessions together, we explore how past experience shapes your life now, working steadily toward greater self-understanding.
Do you feel distant from yourself or your partner ? If you're reading this you've already taken the first brave step in seeking support in whatever is troubling you. I am a integrative counselor, trained in psychodynamic and person centred. I work by looking at what has happened in the past that may be affecting you at present while still being aware of working in the here and now. I have previously worked for theNHS as a pychosexual counselor and have also worked with people with physical disabilities as well as people with learning and social difficulties which I feel has shown me that everyone is different and should be treated
Do you feel distant from yourself or your partner ? If you're reading this you've already taken the first brave step in seeking support in whatever is troubling you. I am a integrative counselor, trained in psychodynamic and person centred. I work by looking at what has happened in the past that may be affecting you at present while still being aware of working in the here and now. I have previously worked for theNHS as a pychosexual counselor and have also worked with people with physical disabilities as well as people with learning and social difficulties which I feel has shown me that everyone is different and should be treated
I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with experience in supporting individuals who struggle with eating disorders and difficult relationships with food and body image. I believe therapy works best when it is a collaborative and compassionate process, where clients feel truly heard and understood.
My approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, using evidence-based techniques to help clients recognise and gently challenge unhelpful thought patterns, emotional responses and behaviours related to eating, control, perfectionism and self-worth.
I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with experience in supporting individuals who struggle with eating disorders and difficult relationships with food and body image. I believe therapy works best when it is a collaborative and compassionate process, where clients feel truly heard and understood.
My approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, using evidence-based techniques to help clients recognise and gently challenge unhelpful thought patterns, emotional responses and behaviours related to eating, control, perfectionism and self-worth.
I offer a calm, supportive space for adults who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck, even if they appear to be coping well on the outside. You may be struggling with low self-esteem, difficulties in relationships, or the emotional impact of past experiences that still feel present in your day-to-day life.
Many people come to therapy because something doesn’t feel quite right, even if they can’t yet put it into words. You might notice familiar patterns repeating, feel unsure of yourself, or carry a sense of unease that doesn’t seem to have a clear cause. If you’ve spent a long time putting others first or questioning your own needs,
I offer a calm, supportive space for adults who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck, even if they appear to be coping well on the outside. You may be struggling with low self-esteem, difficulties in relationships, or the emotional impact of past experiences that still feel present in your day-to-day life.
Many people come to therapy because something doesn’t feel quite right, even if they can’t yet put it into words. You might notice familiar patterns repeating, feel unsure of yourself, or carry a sense of unease that doesn’t seem to have a clear cause. If you’ve spent a long time putting others first or questioning your own needs,
I am a qualified counsellor and supervisor with 20+ years experience in treating addictions and mental health, including disordered eating patterns and relationship difficulties, and any underlying issues such as depression and anxiety disorders. I have worked in various settings such as; GP Surgeries, and Group Treatment Therapies. I help you to uncover and process any underlying emotional and psychological blocks so that you can achieve full recovery and a happy future, living out your full potential.
I am a qualified counsellor and supervisor with 20+ years experience in treating addictions and mental health, including disordered eating patterns and relationship difficulties, and any underlying issues such as depression and anxiety disorders. I have worked in various settings such as; GP Surgeries, and Group Treatment Therapies. I help you to uncover and process any underlying emotional and psychological blocks so that you can achieve full recovery and a happy future, living out your full potential.
Hello, I'm Laura. I am a warm and compassionate therapist who will listen to your concerns with sensitivity and without judgement. I offer a confidential, supportive environment where you can freely express and 'unburden' yourself. Somewhere you will feel truly 'heard'. I work relationally, which means I believe that the ability to build a secure and trusting therapeutic relationship with you will form the foundation of our work together.
Hello, I'm Laura. I am a warm and compassionate therapist who will listen to your concerns with sensitivity and without judgement. I offer a confidential, supportive environment where you can freely express and 'unburden' yourself. Somewhere you will feel truly 'heard'. I work relationally, which means I believe that the ability to build a secure and trusting therapeutic relationship with you will form the foundation of our work together.
Finding the right therapist can be confusing and overwhelming, especially if it's your first time. I'm hoping I can help by encouraging you to ask as many questions as you need to feel comfortable moving forward. Whether it's help with a repetitive cycle of behaviour you find yourself stuck in, or feelings of anxiety and depression closing in on you, or perhaps you have an internal critical voice constantly playing out in your head? Or maybe you want to come with your partner or mum, sister, parent or friend, because of relationship difficulties, if so, I believe I could help you work through what's happening to find a way forward.
Finding the right therapist can be confusing and overwhelming, especially if it's your first time. I'm hoping I can help by encouraging you to ask as many questions as you need to feel comfortable moving forward. Whether it's help with a repetitive cycle of behaviour you find yourself stuck in, or feelings of anxiety and depression closing in on you, or perhaps you have an internal critical voice constantly playing out in your head? Or maybe you want to come with your partner or mum, sister, parent or friend, because of relationship difficulties, if so, I believe I could help you work through what's happening to find a way forward.
There are several reasons why people decide to come to therapy, you may feel stuck, have experienced recent loss or change, want to gain understanding of certain behaviours or generally do not feel like you are living the life you want to.
There are several reasons why people decide to come to therapy, you may feel stuck, have experienced recent loss or change, want to gain understanding of certain behaviours or generally do not feel like you are living the life you want to.
Life can feel challenging & at times we can experience anxiety, depression or low self worth , along with a feeling that we’re not living the life we truly want—perhaps noticing patterns that no longer serve us. Difficulties may arise from relationships, trauma, loss, health issues, past experiences, or a sense that life hasn’t turned out as we’d hoped.
Counselling offers a safe, confidential space where you can feel accepted & supported to explore your feelings, behaviours & thoughts, to gain greater understanding, and begin to find a way forward—working towards meaningful change & a deeper sense of acceptance.
Life can feel challenging & at times we can experience anxiety, depression or low self worth , along with a feeling that we’re not living the life we truly want—perhaps noticing patterns that no longer serve us. Difficulties may arise from relationships, trauma, loss, health issues, past experiences, or a sense that life hasn’t turned out as we’d hoped.
Counselling offers a safe, confidential space where you can feel accepted & supported to explore your feelings, behaviours & thoughts, to gain greater understanding, and begin to find a way forward—working towards meaningful change & a deeper sense of acceptance.
Perhaps you have reached a point where talking to friends or family no longer feels enough. Even if seeking therapy feels like a significant step, you may now need a space that is entirely your own, where you can pause, reflect, and speak freely. Despite managing a great deal in your daily life, you feel unsettled or quietly exhausted inside. You may feel anxious, conflicted or overwhelmed. You may have noticed that certain patterns keep repeating. You might be navigating life changes, relationship difficulties, separation, or loss. Something no longer feels sustainable, but you still struggle to put it into words.
Perhaps you have reached a point where talking to friends or family no longer feels enough. Even if seeking therapy feels like a significant step, you may now need a space that is entirely your own, where you can pause, reflect, and speak freely. Despite managing a great deal in your daily life, you feel unsettled or quietly exhausted inside. You may feel anxious, conflicted or overwhelmed. You may have noticed that certain patterns keep repeating. You might be navigating life changes, relationship difficulties, separation, or loss. Something no longer feels sustainable, but you still struggle to put it into words.
I often work with people who are used to holding a lot for others - carers, professionals, or those in demanding roles - who feel anxious, burnt out, low, or overwhelmed beneath the surface. Many are carrying the impact of childhood or relational trauma, grief, or chronic stress. As an ex-nurse this is something I know professionally and personally.
Clients I work with want to understand themselves more deeply, feel less reactive, and build steadiness from the inside out. Above all, they want a safe space where they don’t have to be the strong one, and where meaningful, lasting change feels possible.
I often work with people who are used to holding a lot for others - carers, professionals, or those in demanding roles - who feel anxious, burnt out, low, or overwhelmed beneath the surface. Many are carrying the impact of childhood or relational trauma, grief, or chronic stress. As an ex-nurse this is something I know professionally and personally.
Clients I work with want to understand themselves more deeply, feel less reactive, and build steadiness from the inside out. Above all, they want a safe space where they don’t have to be the strong one, and where meaningful, lasting change feels possible.
Nearby Seniors Counsellors Searches for Hertford
- Broxbourne
- Cheshunt
- Cuffley
- Harlow
- Hatfield
- Hoddesdon
- Knebworth
- Potters Bar
- Waltham Cross
- Ware
- Welwyn
- Welwyn Garden City
FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.
How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.