Counselling in Kendal

Michael James
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I’m an Integrative Relational Psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience. The essence of my practice is 'person-centred' in that I am always led by the client's needs as presented to me. In this way 'therapy' is always grounded in the trans-formative power of trusting and collaborative relationships. Our work together should then stand as an open invitation to go beyond our sense of limitation and to help establish a greater sense of well-being, meaningful identity and purpose.

Kate Sumsion
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Counselling is very normal, and completely transformational at the same time. I offer you a safe, confidential space to be you. Here we can explore what is troubling you, what's working for you and what isn't; who you are, and what you want out of life. Give yourself the time to simply sit down, breathe and talk freely. I am a warm, thoughtful, sensitive, and empathic therapist, and I bring compassion, intuition, creativity, humour, and an eye for life’s details into my practice. Alongside my formal training I draw from a broad life experience including motherhood, travel, a career in cake design, and my own therapeutic journey.

Be Heard Counselling
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, we are here to offer support and have the professional experience to join you on your journey. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and by creating a non-judgmental, safe and confidential space, we are able to be alongside you and support you through challenging times as we explore your feelings and emotions together. Trusting relationships heal!

Acorns Therapy South Lakes
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Sometimes life can be difficult, and we feel we need a little extra help. I am a highly experienced, empathic, and creative therapist, working with children, young people, and adults who may be experiencing stress and low mood, worries, or feel down about themselves. I also support individuals who have experienced trauma, or are struggling with bereavement of difficult life experiences. I have training and experience in both therapeutic person centred counselling, creative therapies, and cognitive behavioural therapy, so can adapt my approach to meet your needs. Being a mum of 3, I understand how important support is for families.

Dr Emily Haigh Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Do you feel like you’ve lost yourself or as though life is a struggle? Are you finding it hard to live life in the way that you want? If so I believe I can help. Through one-to-one therapy sessions, I can support you to find clarity, calm, balance, and the tools to live a more fulfilled life as the very best version of you. I work with a variety of difficulties and have a particular interest and specialism in helping people who may be struggling to adjust to significant life events e.g. becoming a parent, menopausal changes, long term health conditions as well as people who have high standards or may be prone to self-criticism.

Anita Lonsdale Therapy Services
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Hello, My name is Anita and I am an Accredited BACP Counsellor based in Lindale, (Grange over Sands) Cumbria, UK. I have had over fourteen years professional experience working with adults, couples and young people through crisis, loss, trauma and unexpected life changes. Within the counselling it will help you address these issues, get to the route of why you may be feeling this way, along with developing a different approach in tackling them. In every session, I maintain a friendly and compassionate approach, whilst professionally adhering to BACP ethics and framework.

Liz Kirkland
I work with children, young people and adults experiencing psychological, emotional, behavioural and relationship difficulties. Working together with you, the aim is to reach a shared understanding of the problems, how and why they developed, what might be maintaining them and finding a new way forward for you.

Jutta Pieper
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
Hello. I’m a PACT trained couples psychotherapist as well as a Gestalt psychotherapist. PACT is a powerful and transformative approach that was developed by Stan Tatkin, one of the world‘s leading edge couples therapists. I aim to help couples to work through their relationship issues and find new and more satisfactory ways to relate to each other in a more fulfilling way, based on trust, respect and cooperation. I also work with individuals with the Gestalt approach.

Tanya Weston: Cognitive Behaviour Therapist
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
You have landed on this page and already taken the first step to improving your mental wellbeing.Are you exhausted battling with symptoms of poor mental health, whilst trying to function in business, relationships and life. I will give you a clear line of sight to enable you to actively engage in values that are important to you. Reflecting on life events of the past, the impact on the present and helping you shape the future. Change is possible, you just need to feel ready, show up and be willing to face those difficult thoughts and feelings.

Lancaster Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
You may be wondering how Psychotherapy will help you. However, research has found this to be true. Seated in a safe place with an understanding and informed Psychotherapist can be your first step towards healing and resolution. My approach to Psychotherapy is flexible, caring and compassionate with an aim towards a more understanding relationship with yourself and others. Also, you will never be viewed as a "problem to be fixed", but as a unique person with your own difficulties and obstacles to overcome.

Thomas Sidebottom
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced and registered Counselling Psychologist in private practice offering a range of psychological therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and EMDR. I offer face-to-face appointments in Lancaster and work remotely with clients from everywhere else in the UK.

Glyn Harris MBABCP (ACCRED)
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
Hi there and welcome. My name is GIyn Harris and I help my clients change the negative thoughts and behaviours that stop them reaching their full potential I have three clinics based in Preston, Liverpool and near Cartmel in South Cumbria. I am qualified in two therapies: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). I am also a Registered Mental Health Nurse. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT is a widely recognised and respected psychological treatment for depression and anxiety disorders . It is also widely used in sport and business to challenge performance limiting beliefs.

Gary Humphreys
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist who works with adults in person or online. My approach is informal and relaxed. I don’t make judgements or tell you what you should do or think. I begin by helping you describe what is troubling you. I listen carefully and support you to make sense of your experiences, thoughts, and emotions. I help you to find meanings, identify patterns, and explore your choices. I support you to think about yourself more compassionately and clearly; strengthen your sense of who you are and better understand your relationships. An approach confirmed by current research to aid positive change.

Emma Bowers
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
How you’re feeling or thinking may be difficult or overwhelming. Perhaps you’re grappling with things that happened in the past or what’s going on for you now. Maybe you’re figuring out what’s important to you and how you’d like your life to be. You might be finding work, or your relationships with friends and loved ones unsatisfying or tricky. Perhaps you're finding yourself in familiar situations time and again and want things to be different but you’re at a loss about to how to make it happen. Whatever your unique reasons are for looking for a therapist, you’ve probably already been trying hard to figure things out on your own.

Johanna Lakin
Psychotherapist, MA, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
I am a qualified Person-Centred psychotherapist and clinical supervisor. I will provide you a non judgemental, accepting and empathic environment, where we can look more closely at the distress you are feeling and how it is impacting your life. We will explore what your needs are and with that your decisions and potential for growth can become clearer and more fully formed. By creating a trusting therapeutic relationship, we can navigate your thoughts, feelings and experiences (past and present) to better understand how they have worked together to form your understanding of who you are and how you perceive yourself in the world.

Catherine Joanne Trevitt
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I will provide you with the space to explore complex difficulties that life can throw at us. Sometimes life events can affect us deeply and it can be difficult to reach out for help. I hope to be able to make this path easier for you and between us we can move you forward to that contented, peaceful and happy place you are wanting to get to. I use a variety of methods to address issues to help create meaningful discussions that promote healing and self-reflection.

Kaye Barney
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Do you feel like you're going round and round with a problem - maybe with a relationship or how you see yourself? Maybe you don't know how you want things to be, or you know what you want but can't work out how to do it, or don't have the courage to follow through? Are you constantly thinking about a particular person and wishing the situation, or one of you, could be different? Are you worried friends/family are tired of hearing about your problems? Are you feeling anxious, angry, rejected, or unimportant? Whatever your issues, I can help you talk about and process them, find solutions, and feel more at ease with yourself
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Yasmin Dewan
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MBACP
Verified
Verified
With my brother diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia nearly 30 years ago, I have personal experience of the family sacrifices and struggles related to the pain and stigma of mental illness. Having since, committing my life to the improvement of people’s emotional fitness and mental resilience, with support from organisations such as SANE and MIND, my own journey has allowed me to discover the true benefits of therapy first-hand. Personal therapy is proving invaluable for people to manage certain difficult or crisis situations in their lives and so transform their problems into major opportunities for personal growth.

Catherine Mary Harpham
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Sometimes it all just feels too much. Maybe you are overwhelmed with anxiety and exhausted with trying to be someone you are not. You might be a parent, struggling to help your child through mental health issues and seek a different way of being, in order to feel more calm and focused. You might be looking to learn more about what being neurodivergent means for you, or be wanting to heal from a painful past that did not celebrate who you are. If so, counselling may be a path to help empower you, to make the changes you need and rediscover your sense of self. I want to help support you
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counselling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.