Geriatric and Seniors Counselling in Hitchin

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Hitchin & Welwyn Psychotherapy Practice
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Hitchin SG5
Hello and welcome to my profile. I am a qualified and experienced Psychotherapist and Counsellor.  I work with a range of issues such as: anxiety and depression, trauma, self-harm, addiction, relationship and family issues, stress and self-esteem, sexuality and emotional issues, issues with self image.
Hello and welcome to my profile. I am a qualified and experienced Psychotherapist and Counsellor.  I work with a range of issues such as: anxiety and depression, trauma, self-harm, addiction, relationship and family issues, stress and self-esteem, sexuality and emotional issues, issues with self image.
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Cedar Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Hitchin SG4
I am here to help with all kinds of things which may be troubling you, from your relationships with families, friends or work, to depression, anxiety and addiction or simply finding that you are going through life without as much zest or happiness as you would like or perhaps feeling that you don't belong in your own life. I am also able to see couples in need of help with their relationship or family members who have problems relating to each other.
I am here to help with all kinds of things which may be troubling you, from your relationships with families, friends or work, to depression, anxiety and addiction or simply finding that you are going through life without as much zest or happiness as you would like or perhaps feeling that you don't belong in your own life. I am also able to see couples in need of help with their relationship or family members who have problems relating to each other.
01462 413871 View 01462 413871
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Anna Mary Clifford
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Hitchin SG5
There are often times in our lives where we may feel lost and overwhelmed. In these times, we can feel isolated, anxious and depressed, struggling to see how we can change the way we feel. Hello, I'm Anna, a psychodynamic counsellor. I provide a safe, heart-led therapeutic environment. Together, we can explore your situation, empowering you to see your life with a new perspective. I also have 15 years experience as a physical therapist. Through sensitive attention to all aspects of your being, I hope to empower you to change, feeling lighter and freer.
There are often times in our lives where we may feel lost and overwhelmed. In these times, we can feel isolated, anxious and depressed, struggling to see how we can change the way we feel. Hello, I'm Anna, a psychodynamic counsellor. I provide a safe, heart-led therapeutic environment. Together, we can explore your situation, empowering you to see your life with a new perspective. I also have 15 years experience as a physical therapist. Through sensitive attention to all aspects of your being, I hope to empower you to change, feeling lighter and freer.
01462 415676 View 01462 415676
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Samantha Jayne Byron
Psychotherapist, BACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a clinical psychotherapist,​ I have over 10 year’s experience of working with patients and clients with many different struggles and difficulties. Trained as an integrative therapist, I work in a unique way that is based on your own individual needs. I believe that everyone is different and not every modality suits everyone. I know only too well how difficult life can be, yet uniquely different, we all suffer pain and loss in many similar ways. I feel truly humbled to work in this field and would be honoured to support you. You are not alone.
As a clinical psychotherapist,​ I have over 10 year’s experience of working with patients and clients with many different struggles and difficulties. Trained as an integrative therapist, I work in a unique way that is based on your own individual needs. I believe that everyone is different and not every modality suits everyone. I know only too well how difficult life can be, yet uniquely different, we all suffer pain and loss in many similar ways. I feel truly humbled to work in this field and would be honoured to support you. You are not alone.
020 3984 8715 View 020 3984 8715
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Clare Faulkner
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Offering a safe and secure private studio space and also online and telephone sessions where you can explore thoughts and feelings not only through the medium of art and creativity, but also through spoken communication in an non judgemental and welcoming environment. My experience and expertise can help to facilitate your journey, however long or short, to understanding, making sense and acceptance of the issues that may be presenting to you. I aim to provide and facilitate a healing and creative space to bring about change and understanding.
Offering a safe and secure private studio space and also online and telephone sessions where you can explore thoughts and feelings not only through the medium of art and creativity, but also through spoken communication in an non judgemental and welcoming environment. My experience and expertise can help to facilitate your journey, however long or short, to understanding, making sense and acceptance of the issues that may be presenting to you. I aim to provide and facilitate a healing and creative space to bring about change and understanding.
01767 668783 View 01767 668783
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Tamara Wasylec
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As far as anyone can see, you’re holding it all together, but deep down, you’re struggling to manage the emotional aftermath of losing someone or something important in your life—a relationship, a job, or a loved one. You feel worried about the future and a deep sadness that life seems to carry on as if nothing has changed. The loneliness, exhaustion, and pain of dealing with these feelings alone are overwhelming. You wish to open up about how you’re truly feeling without fear of burdening others or causing concern for those close to you. You need a safe space to process, heal, and find the strength to adjust to your new reality.
As far as anyone can see, you’re holding it all together, but deep down, you’re struggling to manage the emotional aftermath of losing someone or something important in your life—a relationship, a job, or a loved one. You feel worried about the future and a deep sadness that life seems to carry on as if nothing has changed. The loneliness, exhaustion, and pain of dealing with these feelings alone are overwhelming. You wish to open up about how you’re truly feeling without fear of burdening others or causing concern for those close to you. You need a safe space to process, heal, and find the strength to adjust to your new reality.
01462 412429 View 01462 412429
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Dawn Gregory
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
I am a warm, friendly person and a good listener. I have a very empathic understanding and vast experiences from my own personal life. This has shaped me to be the person I am today. Things from our childhoods and certain traumas, can have us acting out behaviours that can be damaging to us. I have experience working with relationship breakdowns, alcohol addiction, depression, anxiety and self harm. I have worked with adolescents and adults of all disabilities. I've worked a great deal with confidence building and low self-esteem. I can help you recognise these behaviours and what triggers them.
I am a warm, friendly person and a good listener. I have a very empathic understanding and vast experiences from my own personal life. This has shaped me to be the person I am today. Things from our childhoods and certain traumas, can have us acting out behaviours that can be damaging to us. I have experience working with relationship breakdowns, alcohol addiction, depression, anxiety and self harm. I have worked with adolescents and adults of all disabilities. I've worked a great deal with confidence building and low self-esteem. I can help you recognise these behaviours and what triggers them.
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Kirsty Ginger
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a qualified Person centred therapist and I work in the Oakscross area of Stevenage. I understand that counselling may feel daunting at first but I will provide you with a non-judgemental, compassionate, calm and understanding environment, so you can talk through any issues you have and together we can find solutions. I will facilitate an environment where you feel safe to open up to the issues you may be experiencing. Talking enables you to improve your relationship with self and others, increased self-knowledge, self-esteem and coping strategies, along with better communication and to feel happier with life again.
I am a qualified Person centred therapist and I work in the Oakscross area of Stevenage. I understand that counselling may feel daunting at first but I will provide you with a non-judgemental, compassionate, calm and understanding environment, so you can talk through any issues you have and together we can find solutions. I will facilitate an environment where you feel safe to open up to the issues you may be experiencing. Talking enables you to improve your relationship with self and others, increased self-knowledge, self-esteem and coping strategies, along with better communication and to feel happier with life again.
01438 584399 View 01438 584399

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Jessica Ingham
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I specialise in low mood and anxiety, and I have expertise supporting older adults and the complexities that can arise at this later stage of life.
I recognise that seeking help can be a daunting process. I am committed to working with you to ensure we find the right pace and approach for you. I will provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to explore your concerns. We will work together to manage difficult feelings and find ways to meaningfully reconnect to your life values.
I specialise in low mood and anxiety, and I have expertise supporting older adults and the complexities that can arise at this later stage of life.
I recognise that seeking help can be a daunting process. I am committed to working with you to ensure we find the right pace and approach for you. I will provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to explore your concerns. We will work together to manage difficult feelings and find ways to meaningfully reconnect to your life values.
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Eliza Preece
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Cambridge CB24
I approach counselling with a deep sense of respect and responsibility. It is a privilege to accompany individuals on their journeys of self-discovery and healing. I offer a supportive and compassionate environment where clients are empowered to explore their inner worlds and cultivate greater well-being. The relationship between us will form the foundation of the work. I welcome confused, stuck, and weary clients into a space of safety and connection.
I approach counselling with a deep sense of respect and responsibility. It is a privilege to accompany individuals on their journeys of self-discovery and healing. I offer a supportive and compassionate environment where clients are empowered to explore their inner worlds and cultivate greater well-being. The relationship between us will form the foundation of the work. I welcome confused, stuck, and weary clients into a space of safety and connection.
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Deepak Shantilal Sankhla
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Affordable Online Psychology Sessions: I offer low-cost, confidential online therapy sessions every Monday between 10am and 3pm, specifically designed to support individuals with low income with a 50% discounted rate. Limited slots available at these reduced rates. I offer psychological therapies for a range of difficulties people may experience in their lives. These may include depression, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, bereavement, obsessive-compulsive disorders, personality disorders and/or unresolved trauma.
Affordable Online Psychology Sessions: I offer low-cost, confidential online therapy sessions every Monday between 10am and 3pm, specifically designed to support individuals with low income with a 50% discounted rate. Limited slots available at these reduced rates. I offer psychological therapies for a range of difficulties people may experience in their lives. These may include depression, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, bereavement, obsessive-compulsive disorders, personality disorders and/or unresolved trauma.
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Dr Deborah Lee Miller
Counsellor, MBACP
3 Endorsed
London W5
As a therapist and former palliative-trained GP, I have experience with grief, chronic illness and pain, living with a cancer diagnosis, aging, dementia, life transitions, and supporting carers.
My role is to accompany you in a space that is yours. We share expertise: yours of your own life, mine of training and experience. I listen, may reframe and may challenge perspectives, believing always that you can find your own answers. At times words may be hard to find and I may offer creative options such as sand tray, drawing or writing in addition.
As a therapist and former palliative-trained GP, I have experience with grief, chronic illness and pain, living with a cancer diagnosis, aging, dementia, life transitions, and supporting carers.
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Sarah Reynolds
Counsellor, MBACP
Dunmow CM6
Many people seek my support to find relief from challenging and overwhelming emotions. Whether you're experiencing sadness, feeling stuck or unmotivated, struggling with depression, anger, or even confusion, you're not alone.
Many people seek my support to find relief from challenging and overwhelming emotions. Whether you're experiencing sadness, feeling stuck or unmotivated, struggling with depression, anger, or even confusion, you're not alone.
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Tiff Hudson
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
London W1G
I work with individuals who want more from life than simply coping. Drawing on experience in both private practice and the NHS, I specialise in complex relationships, feelings of shame and guilt, anxiety, and entrenched people‑pleasing patterns that no longer fit the life you’re trying to build. My practice is firmly inclusive of Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) and LGBTQ+ identities, and I take a sex‑positive, non‑judgmental approach so you can talk openly about the parts of your life that rarely feel safe to name.
I work with individuals who want more from life than simply coping. Drawing on experience in both private practice and the NHS, I specialise in complex relationships, feelings of shame and guilt, anxiety, and entrenched people‑pleasing patterns that no longer fit the life you’re trying to build. My practice is firmly inclusive of Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) and LGBTQ+ identities, and I take a sex‑positive, non‑judgmental approach so you can talk openly about the parts of your life that rarely feel safe to name.
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Jacqui Siu
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
London SE1
I am a registered clinical psychologist in the UK and Australia. My education and qualifications were completed at The University of Hong Kong, King’s College London, The Australian National University, and the University of Tasmania. I work with adults and children from diverse backgrounds, supporting them with a wide range of areas, including stress, anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, workplace or personal injuries, pain management, health and well-being, identity, performance enhancement, relationships, career coaching, and personal development.
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Dr Ally Tomlins
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
London W1G
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Evelina Rimgailaite
Psychotherapist, MA, BACP
1 Endorsed
London W1G
Welcome! Whatever challenges you are currently facing, there is always a way forward. We all experience times when we need support, and I am here to help. In our sessions, you can expect a safe and confidential space to explore your emotions, gain clarity, and make a change. Together, we will work toward your goals—whether that means discovering a clear direction for the future, finding relief from emotional pain, seeking answers to life’s challenges, enhancing your relationships, or achieving a sense of balance and freedom through your authentic self.
Welcome! Whatever challenges you are currently facing, there is always a way forward. We all experience times when we need support, and I am here to help. In our sessions, you can expect a safe and confidential space to explore your emotions, gain clarity, and make a change. Together, we will work toward your goals—whether that means discovering a clear direction for the future, finding relief from emotional pain, seeking answers to life’s challenges, enhancing your relationships, or achieving a sense of balance and freedom through your authentic self.
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Katarzyna Wicha
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
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Jonathan Beeley
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi and welcome to my page. My name is Jonathan Beeley, a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, delivering therapy online. I am a specialist adult and child depression, anxiety and trauma focused CBT Psychotherapist. Thank you for taking the time to read this and other profiles; it is one of the best ways of making sure you find the right therapist for you. I have vast experience of working therapeutically with people who are experiencing a wide range of emotional difficulties; from anxiety to depression to complex trauma.
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Melinda Shalet
Counsellor, MBACP
London N4
Hi, I'm Melinda. I offer sessions online and in Central London providing a calm, attuned environment where you can speak freely and gently explore areas of life that feel stuck. With a warm, collaborative approach, I will support you to slow down, listen inwardly, and begin the process of healing. Whether you’ve been considering therapy for some time or are in a moment of urgency, I will meet you at your own pace and help you make sense of your inner world. Together we can work to understand behavioural patterns, encouraging growth and self-awareness via a trusting therapeutic relationship.
Hi, I'm Melinda. I offer sessions online and in Central London providing a calm, attuned environment where you can speak freely and gently explore areas of life that feel stuck. With a warm, collaborative approach, I will support you to slow down, listen inwardly, and begin the process of healing. Whether you’ve been considering therapy for some time or are in a moment of urgency, I will meet you at your own pace and help you make sense of your inner world. Together we can work to understand behavioural patterns, encouraging growth and self-awareness via a trusting therapeutic relationship.
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Geriatric and Seniors Counsellors
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, dementia, and physical mobility challenges.

How can geriatric 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.

How is counselling for elderly different from counseling for other age groups?
Many aspects of geriatric counselling are similar to counselling in younger 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. However, therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients 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.

Can geriatric counselling help people who suffer from dementia?
Counselling can be highly effective for aging adults with dementia. While some therapists specialising in dementia may work with clients solely on topics surrounding memory loss, they can also assist clients with conditions that may co-occur at old age, such as anxiety or depression. Counsellors specialising in working with older adults can also offer an objective assessment of a client’s functioning or disease progression to caregivers, and they may be particularly knowledgeable about community resources that may benefit dementia clients and their families. Therapists specialising in dementia may also be trained in specialised forms of therapy for memory loss, such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST)—which can help mentally stimulate dementia clients to preserve cognitive functioning.