Aviva Counselling in High Wycombe

Sage Talking Therapies
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
I am currently a recognised clinician with Aviva and AXA Health.
Hi, I'm Mel and I have been working as a therapist for over 10 years now, with the majority of this time being spent within the NHS in both Adult and Children’s Services (CAMHS). I know that asking for help is incredibly hard and I hope that once you have taken that first step, I can help you feel at ease. I feel extremely privileged do this kind of work, and l really feel it is the best job in the world! I have a very warm and gentle style and see myself as facilitating your journey through therapy, you are the expert on you!
I am currently a recognised clinician with Aviva and AXA Health.
Hi, I'm Mel and I have been working as a therapist for over 10 years now, with the majority of this time being spent within the NHS in both Adult and Children’s Services (CAMHS). I know that asking for help is incredibly hard and I hope that once you have taken that first step, I can help you feel at ease. I feel extremely privileged do this kind of work, and l really feel it is the best job in the world! I have a very warm and gentle style and see myself as facilitating your journey through therapy, you are the expert on you!
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Alexander James Andrews
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am an approved healthcare provider for AXA/WPA/ AVIVA .
My practice primarily serves adults who feel stuck or overwhelmed by a wide range of mental health challenges, though I specialize deeply in helping people navigate trauma. Often, clients come to me because they are living with the constant high alert of PTSD or complex trauma (cPTSD) - frequently stemming from childhood experiences. They might be struggling with intrusive memories, severe anxiety, or a feeling of disconnect from daily life. I work collaboratively with individuals to break these exhausting cycles, providing a clear, grounded path to help them safely process what happened and move forward with their lives.
I am an approved healthcare provider for AXA/WPA/ AVIVA .
My practice primarily serves adults who feel stuck or overwhelmed by a wide range of mental health challenges, though I specialize deeply in helping people navigate trauma. Often, clients come to me because they are living with the constant high alert of PTSD or complex trauma (cPTSD) - frequently stemming from childhood experiences. They might be struggling with intrusive memories, severe anxiety, or a feeling of disconnect from daily life. I work collaboratively with individuals to break these exhausting cycles, providing a clear, grounded path to help them safely process what happened and move forward with their lives.
01491 528176 View 01491 528176
Mel Ricketts Psychology
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
I support young people (6+) and adults navigating the challenges of anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, and low self-esteem. Whether you identify as neurotypical or neurodivergent, I provide a grounded, professional space for those who feel stuck by overthinking, OCD, or phobias. With 7 years of CAMHS expertise, I am highly experienced in tailoring CBT to meet diverse needs. As a neuro-affirmed therapist with personal lived experience of ADHD, I offer specialised, sensory-aware support for ADHD and Autistic clients, ensuring therapy is accessible and affirming for every brain.
I support young people (6+) and adults navigating the challenges of anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, and low self-esteem. Whether you identify as neurotypical or neurodivergent, I provide a grounded, professional space for those who feel stuck by overthinking, OCD, or phobias. With 7 years of CAMHS expertise, I am highly experienced in tailoring CBT to meet diverse needs. As a neuro-affirmed therapist with personal lived experience of ADHD, I offer specialised, sensory-aware support for ADHD and Autistic clients, ensuring therapy is accessible and affirming for every brain.
01628 965539 View 01628 965539
Dr Donna Bella Gurney
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
I am a recognised clinician for the following private healthcare providers: WPA, Cigna, Aviva, BUPA Global, BUPA, AXA, Vitality, Allianz, Aetna, Blue Cross, and Healix.
I work with adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders, emetophobia (fear of vomiting), and trauma, often feeling stuck in anxiety, avoidance, or cycles that haven’t shifted despite previous therapy. Many come to me overwhelmed by food, fear, or the impact of past experiences and want more than short-term coping. With 20 years’ experience in mental health and specialist post-qualification training, I provide tailored, evidence-based therapy (CBT, ACT, ERP, EMDR) to target underlying patterns and help you move forward with greater confidence, flexibility, and lasting change.
I am a recognised clinician for the following private healthcare providers: WPA, Cigna, Aviva, BUPA Global, BUPA, AXA, Vitality, Allianz, Aetna, Blue Cross, and Healix.
I work with adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders, emetophobia (fear of vomiting), and trauma, often feeling stuck in anxiety, avoidance, or cycles that haven’t shifted despite previous therapy. Many come to me overwhelmed by food, fear, or the impact of past experiences and want more than short-term coping. With 20 years’ experience in mental health and specialist post-qualification training, I provide tailored, evidence-based therapy (CBT, ACT, ERP, EMDR) to target underlying patterns and help you move forward with greater confidence, flexibility, and lasting change.
01628 969426 View 01628 969426
The Choice To Change
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Sometimes it's about coping strategies and supporting my clients through a tough time or loss, want to change something about how they feel, think or behave, many look to free themselves of the past whilst some aren't sure exactly what they need, they simply feel the struggle to be happy in their life or relationships.You'll find I'm patient and calm by nature, have a compassionate and mature approach to helping, intuitively sense some things are really tough to talk about and whilst I will help you with ideas and tools to reduce symptoms and which can also speed up meaningful change between sessions, note: you will get to direct, manage your own destiny. I have always seen my role as guiding my client to see difficulties you stuck and with my help how to overcome them. My aim is always for my clients to be able to leave feeling confident in knowing their own well being long term.
Sometimes it's about coping strategies and supporting my clients through a tough time or loss, want to change something about how they feel, think or behave, many look to free themselves of the past whilst some aren't sure exactly what they need, they simply feel the struggle to be happy in their life or relationships.You'll find I'm patient and calm by nature, have a compassionate and mature approach to helping, intuitively sense some things are really tough to talk about and whilst I will help you with ideas and tools to reduce symptoms and which can also speed up meaningful change between sessions, note: you will get to direct, manage your own destiny. I have always seen my role as guiding my client to see difficulties you stuck and with my help how to overcome them. My aim is always for my clients to be able to leave feeling confident in knowing their own well being long term.
01494 360937 View 01494 360937
Sayra | CAYH: Psychological Services
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Many of the people I work with are high‑functioning adults navigating stress, anxiety, trauma or identity pressures. They often feel overwhelmed, pulled between responsibilities and their own needs, or caught in patterns shaped by family, culture or past experiences. They’re thoughtful, resilient and aware that something deeper needs attention. Therapy supports them to feel more grounded, break old cycles, improve relationships and reconnect with a clearer sense of self.
Many of the people I work with are high‑functioning adults navigating stress, anxiety, trauma or identity pressures. They often feel overwhelmed, pulled between responsibilities and their own needs, or caught in patterns shaped by family, culture or past experiences. They’re thoughtful, resilient and aware that something deeper needs attention. Therapy supports them to feel more grounded, break old cycles, improve relationships and reconnect with a clearer sense of self.
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Dr Joanna King (Talking Trauma)
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
I am also registered with Aviva and WPA.
Have you been through something traumatic and never had the chance to process what has happened? Are your early life experiences impacting your life, making it hard to live the life you want to? In my 13 years working in mental health, as a Chartered Counselling Psychologist in the NHS and private practice, I have seen the profound impact that your past experiences can have on your current life. I became a specialist in treating adverse life experiences (trauma) and I have found through offering evidence based trauma therapy that people can process their past experiences and begin to live the life they want and deserve.
I am also registered with Aviva and WPA.
Have you been through something traumatic and never had the chance to process what has happened? Are your early life experiences impacting your life, making it hard to live the life you want to? In my 13 years working in mental health, as a Chartered Counselling Psychologist in the NHS and private practice, I have seen the profound impact that your past experiences can have on your current life. I became a specialist in treating adverse life experiences (trauma) and I have found through offering evidence based trauma therapy that people can process their past experiences and begin to live the life they want and deserve.
01491 523089 View 01491 523089
Tim Shore
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Hi there, I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist, trained to understand the different ways in which psychological distress can present itself and impact upon people’s lives. The breadth of my training and clinical experience enables me to draw upon different therapeutic approaches, thus allowing for a flexible approach, tailored to a person's needs and own set of circumstances. I will aim to help you better understand the underlying causes of your difficulties, supporting you along the way to make meaningful changes in the way you approach difficult situations in your work, with your partner or family, and in your social life.
Hi there, I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist, trained to understand the different ways in which psychological distress can present itself and impact upon people’s lives. The breadth of my training and clinical experience enables me to draw upon different therapeutic approaches, thus allowing for a flexible approach, tailored to a person's needs and own set of circumstances. I will aim to help you better understand the underlying causes of your difficulties, supporting you along the way to make meaningful changes in the way you approach difficult situations in your work, with your partner or family, and in your social life.
01793 540478 View 01793 540478
Heather Joy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Heather Joy is an experienced Cognitive Behavioural Therapist accredited with the British Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapies (BABCP). She has extensive experience working with adults with a wide range of common mental health problems within the NHS and in private practice. She started her career in Health Psychology and has practiced in NHS talking therapy services in Birmingham and London since 2010. She runs her private practice from both the Chiltern Clinic and Stampwell farm, near Beaconsfield.
Heather Joy is an experienced Cognitive Behavioural Therapist accredited with the British Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapies (BABCP). She has extensive experience working with adults with a wide range of common mental health problems within the NHS and in private practice. She started her career in Health Psychology and has practiced in NHS talking therapy services in Birmingham and London since 2010. She runs her private practice from both the Chiltern Clinic and Stampwell farm, near Beaconsfield.
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Henrique Correia
Psychotherapist, BPC
Serves Area
I am a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist and a Doctor of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy candidate at the University of Exeter. With over 25 years of clinical experience in the NHS (CAMHS) and private practice, I offer a sophisticated, relational approach to healing. My work is grounded in the belief that our present struggles—be they anxiety or relationship patterns—are often shaped by unconscious scripts. By decoding these deeper patterns, I help you find a sense of agency and lasting change. While my background includes social work and art therapy, my focus remains on the transformative power of the psychoanalytic relationship.
I am a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist and a Doctor of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy candidate at the University of Exeter. With over 25 years of clinical experience in the NHS (CAMHS) and private practice, I offer a sophisticated, relational approach to healing. My work is grounded in the belief that our present struggles—be they anxiety or relationship patterns—are often shaped by unconscious scripts. By decoding these deeper patterns, I help you find a sense of agency and lasting change. While my background includes social work and art therapy, my focus remains on the transformative power of the psychoanalytic relationship.
07401 343412 View 07401 343412
Dr Claire Eden-Brown
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
Therapy means different things to different people. For some, it's about changing a particular behaviour or learning to better manage emotions. For others, it's a space to unpack experiences and gain deeper understanding. Sometimes it's all of these—or something else entirely. My strength lies in helping clients explore, reflect and make sense of their inner world. I aim to create a space that’s safe, accepting, and non-directive, so we can work together to understand why you feel, think, or behave the way you do. Through insight, we can uncover new ways of relating to yourself and others, helping you move toward the life you want.
Therapy means different things to different people. For some, it's about changing a particular behaviour or learning to better manage emotions. For others, it's a space to unpack experiences and gain deeper understanding. Sometimes it's all of these—or something else entirely. My strength lies in helping clients explore, reflect and make sense of their inner world. I aim to create a space that’s safe, accepting, and non-directive, so we can work together to understand why you feel, think, or behave the way you do. Through insight, we can uncover new ways of relating to yourself and others, helping you move toward the life you want.
01628 951245 View 01628 951245
Tom Coates
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a recognised clinician with Aviva, WPA, Nuffield Health, Cigna, Bupa & Axa Health.
Emotional difficulties can make us feel overwhelmed, isolated, and exhausted, affecting our daily lives and overall well-being. If this sounds like you, remember that help is available. I'm Tom, a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with over 12 years of experience in clinical practice. Although I work with a range of conditions, including Depression and Anxiety, I have a specialist interest in working with individuals struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). My personal battles with OCD and depression allow me to empathise deeply with my clients, enabling me to provide understanding and supportive care.
I am a recognised clinician with Aviva, WPA, Nuffield Health, Cigna, Bupa & Axa Health.
Emotional difficulties can make us feel overwhelmed, isolated, and exhausted, affecting our daily lives and overall well-being. If this sounds like you, remember that help is available. I'm Tom, a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with over 12 years of experience in clinical practice. Although I work with a range of conditions, including Depression and Anxiety, I have a specialist interest in working with individuals struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). My personal battles with OCD and depression allow me to empathise deeply with my clients, enabling me to provide understanding and supportive care.
01296 327562 View 01296 327562
Ian Scott
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
I have worked in the NHS for over 20 years and I realise that therapy can be a new and unusual approach for people. I often work with folk who are finding things hard, and need a neutral form of support. I can offer direct support, teaching and practice in cognitive and behavioural techniques, or relaxation and mindfulness ideas to help. The goals that a person wants to work towards might be crystal clear to them, or they might refine these as we work together.
I have worked in the NHS for over 20 years and I realise that therapy can be a new and unusual approach for people. I often work with folk who are finding things hard, and need a neutral form of support. I can offer direct support, teaching and practice in cognitive and behavioural techniques, or relaxation and mindfulness ideas to help. The goals that a person wants to work towards might be crystal clear to them, or they might refine these as we work together.
01395 208732 View 01395 208732
Dr Jenny Davis
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself? You might be struggling with anxiety, low mood, past trauma, or difficulties around food and body image. I'm a Clinical Psychologist offering therapy for adults (age 17+) with a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. I specialise in eating disorders, including emotional eating, restrictive eating, bingeing, purging, and body image concerns. I also regularly work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and low self-worth.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself? You might be struggling with anxiety, low mood, past trauma, or difficulties around food and body image. I'm a Clinical Psychologist offering therapy for adults (age 17+) with a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. I specialise in eating disorders, including emotional eating, restrictive eating, bingeing, purging, and body image concerns. I also regularly work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and low self-worth.
01489 664169 View 01489 664169
Ruchi Bakshi
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Hello, I am Dr Ruchi Bakshi a Clinical Psychologist. I work at Riverside Psychology Marlow in Buckinghamshire and also offer remote appointments. I have over ten years experience working as a Clinical Psychologist in the public and private sector. I specialise in women’s health, emotional wellbeing and the perinatal period as well as child, parent and family work. I offer evidence based Psychological therapy working in an integrative and holistic way to support you in your health and emotional well-being.
Hello, I am Dr Ruchi Bakshi a Clinical Psychologist. I work at Riverside Psychology Marlow in Buckinghamshire and also offer remote appointments. I have over ten years experience working as a Clinical Psychologist in the public and private sector. I specialise in women’s health, emotional wellbeing and the perinatal period as well as child, parent and family work. I offer evidence based Psychological therapy working in an integrative and holistic way to support you in your health and emotional well-being.
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Dr Nicola Connolly
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello and a warm welcome! I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 27 years experience working both in the NHS and in private practice. I have worked with both adolescents who struggle to talk, to adults with a wide range of mental health problems, and couples with relationship difficulties. I am trained in several therapies with a specialism in Complex Trauma. It can feel very daunting trying to find the right therapist for your needs and I therefore offer you a free 30 minute Zoom meeting or phonecall to meet with me to put you at ease and to see if I am the right person who can help.
Hello and a warm welcome! I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 27 years experience working both in the NHS and in private practice. I have worked with both adolescents who struggle to talk, to adults with a wide range of mental health problems, and couples with relationship difficulties. I am trained in several therapies with a specialism in Complex Trauma. It can feel very daunting trying to find the right therapist for your needs and I therefore offer you a free 30 minute Zoom meeting or phonecall to meet with me to put you at ease and to see if I am the right person who can help.
01494 509324 View 01494 509324
Marthinus Hofmeyr
Psychologist, MA, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
01225 267033 View 01225 267033
David Roberts Counselling & Supervision
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
If you find yourself struggling to cope or make sense of an emotional difficulty please give me a call to discuss how I might best support you. It can sometimes be hard to reach out for help but I often find once the initial contact has been made clients often comment they wish they had acted sooner.
If you find yourself struggling to cope or make sense of an emotional difficulty please give me a call to discuss how I might best support you. It can sometimes be hard to reach out for help but I often find once the initial contact has been made clients often comment they wish they had acted sooner.
01494 292845 View 01494 292845

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