Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Leicester

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Beverli Andrea Taylor
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
Masters Degree in Person Centred Therapy, Diplomas in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Couple and Family Therapy, Licensed Complex Trauma Professional, Advanced EFT Practitioner.
There are occasions when difficult life experiences can create barriers to moving forward even though this may be your greatest desire. When difficult feelings seem overwhelming and begin to impact on personal development therapy can provide a supportive non-judgemental space which can help in moving towards growth and change. I offer a supportive caring service, a confidential space where it is possible to gain personal insight and awareness which support conditions for creating balance.
Masters Degree in Person Centred Therapy, Diplomas in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Couple and Family Therapy, Licensed Complex Trauma Professional, Advanced EFT Practitioner.
There are occasions when difficult life experiences can create barriers to moving forward even though this may be your greatest desire. When difficult feelings seem overwhelming and begin to impact on personal development therapy can provide a supportive non-judgemental space which can help in moving towards growth and change. I offer a supportive caring service, a confidential space where it is possible to gain personal insight and awareness which support conditions for creating balance.
0115 697 1844 View 0115 697 1844
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E Chahal
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Please note I am not currently taking new clients. We all face difficult times in life, sometimes those feelings can stay with us, getting in the way of how we want to live and what feels meaningful. Having a safe, supportive space can make it easier to understand what’s happening and find a way forward. My expertise is grounded in evidence-based therapies, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy and Reflective Practise all of which I draw upon to support you.
Please note I am not currently taking new clients. We all face difficult times in life, sometimes those feelings can stay with us, getting in the way of how we want to live and what feels meaningful. Having a safe, supportive space can make it easier to understand what’s happening and find a way forward. My expertise is grounded in evidence-based therapies, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy and Reflective Practise all of which I draw upon to support you.
01455 241492 View 01455 241492
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Jimi Katsis
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Online Only
Trauma & PTSD, anxiety and relationship issues—especially when rooted in childhood or relational trauma.
You're holding everything together — work, relationships, responsibilities — and doing it well enough that nobody would guess the effort it actually takes. But privately something won't shift. The anxiety that appears for no obvious reason. The relationships that follow the same exhausting patterns. The flatness that success hasn't touched. You've probably tried to address it. Got some tools, felt better for a while. But something underneath keeps reasserting itself — and you're right that it does. I've spent 30 years helping people understand what's actually driving their experience, not just manage the symptoms.
Trauma & PTSD, anxiety and relationship issues—especially when rooted in childhood or relational trauma.
You're holding everything together — work, relationships, responsibilities — and doing it well enough that nobody would guess the effort it actually takes. But privately something won't shift. The anxiety that appears for no obvious reason. The relationships that follow the same exhausting patterns. The flatness that success hasn't touched. You've probably tried to address it. Got some tools, felt better for a while. But something underneath keeps reasserting itself — and you're right that it does. I've spent 30 years helping people understand what's actually driving their experience, not just manage the symptoms.
0117 463 6831 View 0117 463 6831
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Sarah Graham
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My interest lies in the field of trauma and I have continued to train throughout my career as a therapist in order to better understand how trauma impacts us and ways in which we can go on to heal.
Therapy can help us to manage our lives and our relationships better, it can lead to more fulfilling relationships and a renewed sense of aliveness. Learning how to manage symptoms such as overthinking, insomnia, anxiety, depression, lack of energy, or an enduring sense of helplessness and despair, can lead to renewed energy and a greater sense of freedom in our lives. In my sessions I often use teaching, in order to help make sense of and understand why you might be feeling the way you do and to help you learn ways to make changes in order to better manage those feelings.
My interest lies in the field of trauma and I have continued to train throughout my career as a therapist in order to better understand how trauma impacts us and ways in which we can go on to heal.
Therapy can help us to manage our lives and our relationships better, it can lead to more fulfilling relationships and a renewed sense of aliveness. Learning how to manage symptoms such as overthinking, insomnia, anxiety, depression, lack of energy, or an enduring sense of helplessness and despair, can lead to renewed energy and a greater sense of freedom in our lives. In my sessions I often use teaching, in order to help make sense of and understand why you might be feeling the way you do and to help you learn ways to make changes in order to better manage those feelings.
07480 784324 View 07480 784324
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Joan Elizabeth Carter
Psychotherapist, MBACP Snr. Accred
Serves Area
I have specialist training in bereavement, couples issues and trauma.
I am an experienced Registered and Senior Accredited counsellor/psychotherapist I have 32 years experience and over 20,000 hours client sessions. I offer individual and couples counselling. I have extensive experience working for the NHS, heading up a therapy service in one of the largest GP Medical Practices in the UK. I now work from my home near OAKHAM. The first step is to meet me for an initial assessment session so that you ca decide if I am the right therapist for you and if so, we can consider how best to address the issues you are facing. I believe that the relationship is central to our work together.
I have specialist training in bereavement, couples issues and trauma.
I am an experienced Registered and Senior Accredited counsellor/psychotherapist I have 32 years experience and over 20,000 hours client sessions. I offer individual and couples counselling. I have extensive experience working for the NHS, heading up a therapy service in one of the largest GP Medical Practices in the UK. I now work from my home near OAKHAM. The first step is to meet me for an initial assessment session so that you ca decide if I am the right therapist for you and if so, we can consider how best to address the issues you are facing. I believe that the relationship is central to our work together.
01572 492166 View 01572 492166
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Sormila Saha
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My special interest is in working in trauma, with issues around sense of self, feelings of guilt and shame and relationship with self and others.
I aim to provide a compassionate and empathic space to hear each person's story &to identify specific goals for therapy. Therapy interventions will be evidence-based and tailored to each person's needs. I offer and integrate the following approaches into my practice: - CBT, CFT , EMDR and Somatic Trauma Therapy.
My special interest is in working in trauma, with issues around sense of self, feelings of guilt and shame and relationship with self and others.
I aim to provide a compassionate and empathic space to hear each person's story &to identify specific goals for therapy. Therapy interventions will be evidence-based and tailored to each person's needs. I offer and integrate the following approaches into my practice: - CBT, CFT , EMDR and Somatic Trauma Therapy.
01803 221758 View 01803 221758
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Jessica Horton
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Welcome, I work as a qualified counsellor and psychologist, with a trauma informed approach including EMDR Therapy.
I’m trained in psychology, counselling and various psychotherapeutic modalities, so I can adapt to what you need. I’m also trained in Compassionate Inquiry and EMDR, which both allow us to go deeper and make greater progress towards happiness. I empower you to live your best life through peeling back the layers bit by bit.
Welcome, I work as a qualified counsellor and psychologist, with a trauma informed approach including EMDR Therapy.
I’m trained in psychology, counselling and various psychotherapeutic modalities, so I can adapt to what you need. I’m also trained in Compassionate Inquiry and EMDR, which both allow us to go deeper and make greater progress towards happiness. I empower you to live your best life through peeling back the layers bit by bit.
07788 279883 View 07788 279883
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Katie Robinson
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
 I am trained to work in a trauma informed way.
In our sessions I will work with you to understand what you have experienced and endured, and how this shows up in your life in the here and now. Together we will build a relationship based upon authenticity, empathy and genuine connection. I will not tell you what to do, instead I will go on this journey of discovery and healing with you.
 I am trained to work in a trauma informed way.
In our sessions I will work with you to understand what you have experienced and endured, and how this shows up in your life in the here and now. Together we will build a relationship based upon authenticity, empathy and genuine connection. I will not tell you what to do, instead I will go on this journey of discovery and healing with you.
01509 279488 View 01509 279488
Ravi Chauhan
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Hello, I’m Ravi, and thank you for visiting my page. I approach my work with a deeply personal perspective. Having experienced therapy myself, I understand what it feels like to be in the client’s chair—vulnerable, uncertain, anxious, and hopeful all at once. This experience has shaped my practice, allowing me to offer empathy, authenticity, a safe therapeutic space, and a sincere respect for each individual’s journey. Together, we’ll explore what has happened or is happening in your life, make sense of your thoughts and emotions, and work towards meaningful change that supports your mental and emotional well-being.
Hello, I’m Ravi, and thank you for visiting my page. I approach my work with a deeply personal perspective. Having experienced therapy myself, I understand what it feels like to be in the client’s chair—vulnerable, uncertain, anxious, and hopeful all at once. This experience has shaped my practice, allowing me to offer empathy, authenticity, a safe therapeutic space, and a sincere respect for each individual’s journey. Together, we’ll explore what has happened or is happening in your life, make sense of your thoughts and emotions, and work towards meaningful change that supports your mental and emotional well-being.
0116 464 9955 View 0116 464 9955
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Aneesa Ahmed
Counsellor, MBACP
Hi, I’m Aneesa. I’m a qualified Counsellor working in Leicester City Centre. I am also an accredited sight loss counsellor with RNIB (Royal National Institute for the Blind), with my own personal experience of sight loss. I offer a safe and confidential space for you to talk through anxieties and difficulties that have brought you here today. The struggles that you have been facing no longer need to hold you back, they no longer need to weigh you down. It can feel frightening taking this next step which is why I provide a comfortable and safe space for you to bring your whole self.
Hi, I’m Aneesa. I’m a qualified Counsellor working in Leicester City Centre. I am also an accredited sight loss counsellor with RNIB (Royal National Institute for the Blind), with my own personal experience of sight loss. I offer a safe and confidential space for you to talk through anxieties and difficulties that have brought you here today. The struggles that you have been facing no longer need to hold you back, they no longer need to weigh you down. It can feel frightening taking this next step which is why I provide a comfortable and safe space for you to bring your whole self.
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Debra Thorpe
Counsellor, MBACP
Many of my clients reach a point where life feels unfamiliar or out of sync. They may be navigating midlife changes, menopause, loss, relationship shifts or a growing sense of overwhelm, anxiety or disconnection. They want space to understand what’s happening beneath the surface, to feel more grounded, and to reconnect with who they are becoming. Their goal is clarity, emotional steadiness and a life that feels more aligned.
Many of my clients reach a point where life feels unfamiliar or out of sync. They may be navigating midlife changes, menopause, loss, relationship shifts or a growing sense of overwhelm, anxiety or disconnection. They want space to understand what’s happening beneath the surface, to feel more grounded, and to reconnect with who they are becoming. Their goal is clarity, emotional steadiness and a life that feels more aligned.
0116 478 5498 View 0116 478 5498
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Sensi Walters
Counsellor
Areas of Expertise:- Anxiety Disorders: Depression: Stress Management: Trauma and PTSD: Eating Disorders: Insomnia: .
Sensi Walters - Award Winning Leicester Best Marriage Counselor 2024 and 2025 Via the Quality Business Awards UK. Award Finalist in the Woman Award 2023 for Outstanding Female Leader in a Market Town. Welcome to a transformation space dedicated to your well-being and personal growth. As a dedicated counselor, I bring my passion for empowerment and expertise in a range of mental health areas to support you on your journey toward a healthier and more fulfilling life.
Areas of Expertise:- Anxiety Disorders: Depression: Stress Management: Trauma and PTSD: Eating Disorders: Insomnia: .
Sensi Walters - Award Winning Leicester Best Marriage Counselor 2024 and 2025 Via the Quality Business Awards UK. Award Finalist in the Woman Award 2023 for Outstanding Female Leader in a Market Town. Welcome to a transformation space dedicated to your well-being and personal growth. As a dedicated counselor, I bring my passion for empowerment and expertise in a range of mental health areas to support you on your journey toward a healthier and more fulfilling life.
0116 502 3609 View 0116 502 3609
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Karpal Kaur
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
You have already taken the very first step to reach out and help yourself - that is brave. I know it can feel daunting to reach out for help but by working together I can provide that space in a safe, and confidential environment to explore these issues. Is it because nothing is making sense anymore? Feelings of anxiety now have its strongholds and nothing feels certain either, only this deep sinking feeling of dread! There maybe many reasons for accessing counselling and I am mindful that everyone has a story. I am also aware that there can be stigma attached in seeking emotional support.
You have already taken the very first step to reach out and help yourself - that is brave. I know it can feel daunting to reach out for help but by working together I can provide that space in a safe, and confidential environment to explore these issues. Is it because nothing is making sense anymore? Feelings of anxiety now have its strongholds and nothing feels certain either, only this deep sinking feeling of dread! There maybe many reasons for accessing counselling and I am mindful that everyone has a story. I am also aware that there can be stigma attached in seeking emotional support.
0116 216 5753 View 0116 216 5753
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Dr Lynne Taylor
Psychotherapist, ACP
1 Endorsed
I am Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, who trained within the NHS and worked within the NHS for many years. I am qualified and experienced in working with children, adolescents and young adults (0-25 years old), parents and providing supervision and consultation to professionals. I provide assessment and therapeutic intervention for a range of common psychological issues including low mood, depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, neurodivergence (ASD, ADHD, AUDHD), school refusal and attachment concerns. I offer brief, short and longer term work. I am a recognised provider with WPA.
I am Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, who trained within the NHS and worked within the NHS for many years. I am qualified and experienced in working with children, adolescents and young adults (0-25 years old), parents and providing supervision and consultation to professionals. I provide assessment and therapeutic intervention for a range of common psychological issues including low mood, depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, neurodivergence (ASD, ADHD, AUDHD), school refusal and attachment concerns. I offer brief, short and longer term work. I am a recognised provider with WPA.
0116 464 9048 View 0116 464 9048
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Ellen Sharrocks
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
If you are struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression or family issues. If close relationships have got into difficulties or bereavement has knocked you sideways, maybe even years after the event. If a recent or past traumatic event has had a huge impact. If you are generally struggling with your emotional wellbeing, then counselling can be of immense help to you. You can build confidence, self esteem and become the person you were always meant to be.
If you are struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression or family issues. If close relationships have got into difficulties or bereavement has knocked you sideways, maybe even years after the event. If a recent or past traumatic event has had a huge impact. If you are generally struggling with your emotional wellbeing, then counselling can be of immense help to you. You can build confidence, self esteem and become the person you were always meant to be.
0116 478 4092 View 0116 478 4092
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Jeremy Richardson
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Hello I am Jeremy A counsellor/psychotherapist. Are you ready to take positive steps to improve your well-being, develop your insight, evolve a deeper understanding of yourself whilst gaining coping strategies and improving your self-esteem? Anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and family issues or knowing something just isn’t quite right are problems where I will be able to help you. Sometimes it is too difficult to talk to family and friends for many reasons. With my professional guidance restore a clearer perspective. Remember nobody deserves to suffer in silence. Start your recovery and give me a call today.
Hello I am Jeremy A counsellor/psychotherapist. Are you ready to take positive steps to improve your well-being, develop your insight, evolve a deeper understanding of yourself whilst gaining coping strategies and improving your self-esteem? Anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and family issues or knowing something just isn’t quite right are problems where I will be able to help you. Sometimes it is too difficult to talk to family and friends for many reasons. With my professional guidance restore a clearer perspective. Remember nobody deserves to suffer in silence. Start your recovery and give me a call today.
0116 326 3863 View 0116 326 3863
Photo of Samuel Skillen - CaringWithCompassion Addiction & Trauma Specialist, Counsellor, MBACP
Working through emotional & psychological trauma, anxiety and depression.
Helping people to reduce their use of substances, reach abstinence / sobriety. Guiding those who are suffering to recover from the effects of addiction & gain control of their life. Supporting clients to enhance & maintain their motivation to change, and develop their problem-solving and coping skills. Gearing towards an overall better state of well being.
Working through emotional & psychological trauma, anxiety and depression.
Helping people to reduce their use of substances, reach abstinence / sobriety. Guiding those who are suffering to recover from the effects of addiction & gain control of their life. Supporting clients to enhance & maintain their motivation to change, and develop their problem-solving and coping skills. Gearing towards an overall better state of well being.
0116 497 1948 View 0116 497 1948
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Stepping Stones
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
I work with trauma, complex bereavement, anxiety, depression and all other issues.
Counselling is a deeply personal experience, it is built on a foundation of trust, warmth, genuine understanding and support, at times you may find it challenging as you work through difficulties, we can look at challenges in your life, and help you to gain valuable insight, helping to turn negative thoughts and feelings into a positive experience.
I work with trauma, complex bereavement, anxiety, depression and all other issues.
Counselling is a deeply personal experience, it is built on a foundation of trust, warmth, genuine understanding and support, at times you may find it challenging as you work through difficulties, we can look at challenges in your life, and help you to gain valuable insight, helping to turn negative thoughts and feelings into a positive experience.
0116 464 9570 View 0116 464 9570
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Dr Gracie McLaven
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
I specialise in trauma, anxiety, low mood, and attachment challenges.
You may feel weighed down by past experiences, anxious or low, or stuck in patterns that don’t seem to shift. Perhaps you’ve tried coping on your own or even had therapy before, but something still feels unresolved. You might struggle in relationships, feel disconnected. My clients are those who long to understand themselves more deeply, heal from the past, and create calmer, more fulfilling lives.
I specialise in trauma, anxiety, low mood, and attachment challenges.
You may feel weighed down by past experiences, anxious or low, or stuck in patterns that don’t seem to shift. Perhaps you’ve tried coping on your own or even had therapy before, but something still feels unresolved. You might struggle in relationships, feel disconnected. My clients are those who long to understand themselves more deeply, heal from the past, and create calmer, more fulfilling lives.
0116 497 9760 View 0116 497 9760
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Cecilia O'Hare
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I work with a wide variety of clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family.
We live in anxiety provoking society and yet we want to thrive not just survive. How to manage stress and disappointment from our distressing environment is very critical on our daily basis. I believe we have all our innate power to grow and achieve things we want to through our self reflection.
I work with a wide variety of clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family.
We live in anxiety provoking society and yet we want to thrive not just survive. How to manage stress and disappointment from our distressing environment is very critical on our daily basis. I believe we have all our innate power to grow and achieve things we want to through our self reflection.
0116 216 4865 View 0116 216 4865

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