Armed Forces Counselling in Leigh-on-Sea

Tanya Lee
Psychotherapist, MHGI
Are you looking for effective help to deal with trauma, panic and anxiety? Are you fed up with labels and diagnoses that do nothing to resolve the symptoms and pain that you're suffering with? CPTSD, PTSD, GAD and BPD are labels that define your symptoms, but that don't tackle the cause or do anything useful to relieve them. I specialise in helping people with anxiety and PSTD and have helped many people just like you, who have been struggling, sometimes for decades. I won't dredge up unnecessary past experiences - I only work with what is relevant. Also if you prefer, you won't have to speak in detail about your issue.
Are you looking for effective help to deal with trauma, panic and anxiety? Are you fed up with labels and diagnoses that do nothing to resolve the symptoms and pain that you're suffering with? CPTSD, PTSD, GAD and BPD are labels that define your symptoms, but that don't tackle the cause or do anything useful to relieve them. I specialise in helping people with anxiety and PSTD and have helped many people just like you, who have been struggling, sometimes for decades. I won't dredge up unnecessary past experiences - I only work with what is relevant. Also if you prefer, you won't have to speak in detail about your issue.
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Gemma Maria Anderson
Counsellor, MBACP
Hi I’m Gemma, welcome to my profile. Counselling can be daunting and maybe you’re unsure of what you want which is why I offer my 1st Session less than half the fee for you to decide if I’m the right fit for you. I have many years of experience with anxiety, depression, confidence issues, fears and many more reasons people take up counselling. Are you experiencing intense emotions and feel like you’re unable to manage them in the way you would like?. Are you feeling sad, isolated and alone because of this. There really is nothing too small/big to bring to therapy. Maybe get in contact and give it a try. :)
Hi I’m Gemma, welcome to my profile. Counselling can be daunting and maybe you’re unsure of what you want which is why I offer my 1st Session less than half the fee for you to decide if I’m the right fit for you. I have many years of experience with anxiety, depression, confidence issues, fears and many more reasons people take up counselling. Are you experiencing intense emotions and feel like you’re unable to manage them in the way you would like?. Are you feeling sad, isolated and alone because of this. There really is nothing too small/big to bring to therapy. Maybe get in contact and give it a try. :)
01702 655677 View 01702 655677
Jacqueline Mitchell
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I see the whole person not just the client. I am a qualified Counsellor with 25+ years experience as a body worker/ clinical massage therapist, valuing our interconnectedness of physical and mental health. Are you feeling stuck, isolated or lost? Struggling with anxiety, depression, grief , pain, health / work or relationship issues or any challenges in life? Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected , stressed and unseen caught on a emotional roller coaster? I wish to support you in a genuine caring compassionate way to find understanding, direction, meaning and fulfilment in life again. You are not alone. Let me know how can I help you?
I see the whole person not just the client. I am a qualified Counsellor with 25+ years experience as a body worker/ clinical massage therapist, valuing our interconnectedness of physical and mental health. Are you feeling stuck, isolated or lost? Struggling with anxiety, depression, grief , pain, health / work or relationship issues or any challenges in life? Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected , stressed and unseen caught on a emotional roller coaster? I wish to support you in a genuine caring compassionate way to find understanding, direction, meaning and fulfilment in life again. You are not alone. Let me know how can I help you?
020 3835 3946 View 020 3835 3946
Anthony Jackson BSc (Hons) Couns. MBACP (Reg.)
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I offer therapy for couples and individual clients in person and by video or telephone call. ●14 years in Private Practice● NHS experienced●. I am a qualified and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I work with you using a variety of research based approaches to address your issue. Over the years I have helped many different clients explore and reflect on their issue from a different perspective. This has often allowed them to resolve their problem or arrive at an acceptance which they can maintain when therapy finishes.
I offer therapy for couples and individual clients in person and by video or telephone call. ●14 years in Private Practice● NHS experienced●. I am a qualified and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I work with you using a variety of research based approaches to address your issue. Over the years I have helped many different clients explore and reflect on their issue from a different perspective. This has often allowed them to resolve their problem or arrive at an acceptance which they can maintain when therapy finishes.
01268 269934 View 01268 269934
Sharon Bergin
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My specialist areas are relational difficulties and trauma. From these areas, we experience symptoms such as anxiety, depression, relationship breakdown, and at times other harmful and/or repetitive behaviours. My focus will be on helping you understand the function they have served for you, where they come from, and how to bring about change I have experience of working with individuals who present with diagnoses such as ADHD, autism, with one or more of the many different personality disorder, and with individuals who experience psychotic states of mind. That said, anyone can engage in therapy at any time, and, for any reason.
My specialist areas are relational difficulties and trauma. From these areas, we experience symptoms such as anxiety, depression, relationship breakdown, and at times other harmful and/or repetitive behaviours. My focus will be on helping you understand the function they have served for you, where they come from, and how to bring about change I have experience of working with individuals who present with diagnoses such as ADHD, autism, with one or more of the many different personality disorder, and with individuals who experience psychotic states of mind. That said, anyone can engage in therapy at any time, and, for any reason.
020 3835 3297 View 020 3835 3297
The Water Tower Therapy Centre Specialist Therapy
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Taking the first step to seek support can feel daunting, especially when trauma, grief, or emotional difficulty leaves you feeling stuck or overwhelmed. You don’t have to carry this alone. At The Water Tower Therapy Centre, our experienced therapists work with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and couples issues, and complex grief. We offer a compassionate, non-judgemental space tailored to your needs. When you get in touch, we’ll match you with the therapist best suited to you. Looking after your mental health can improve your relationships, confidence, and sense of purpose. If you’re ready, we can help.
Taking the first step to seek support can feel daunting, especially when trauma, grief, or emotional difficulty leaves you feeling stuck or overwhelmed. You don’t have to carry this alone. At The Water Tower Therapy Centre, our experienced therapists work with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and couples issues, and complex grief. We offer a compassionate, non-judgemental space tailored to your needs. When you get in touch, we’ll match you with the therapist best suited to you. Looking after your mental health can improve your relationships, confidence, and sense of purpose. If you’re ready, we can help.
07480 534951 View 07480 534951
Lorraine Anne Bygrave
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
My ideal clients are adults carrying the weight of childhood trauma, complex grief, or attachment wounds — often survivors of abuse, adoptees, or those stuck between grief and acceptance after loss. They come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unable to move forward despite years of trying. Using EMDR, IFS-informed approaches, and IADC Therapy, I help process unresolved trauma, release stuck grief, and address root causes rather than just symptoms. For those wanting faster results, I offer intensive therapy — three hours daily over three days. Together, we work towards lasting change, so you can finally move forward.
My ideal clients are adults carrying the weight of childhood trauma, complex grief, or attachment wounds — often survivors of abuse, adoptees, or those stuck between grief and acceptance after loss. They come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unable to move forward despite years of trying. Using EMDR, IFS-informed approaches, and IADC Therapy, I help process unresolved trauma, release stuck grief, and address root causes rather than just symptoms. For those wanting faster results, I offer intensive therapy — three hours daily over three days. Together, we work towards lasting change, so you can finally move forward.
07723 458132 View 07723 458132
Anne Frewin
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
Serves Area
Do you find yourself constantly on edge, carrying a heavy weight you can’t quite explain, or feeling disconnected from the world around you? When you’ve lived through trauma, abuse, or profound loss, simply surviving each day can feel exhausting. You don't have to carry this alone. Here, you'll find a calm, gentle space where you can take a breath, feel genuinely understood, and begin to heal at a pace that feels right for you. Tailoring our sessions around your unique needs, I blend compassionate support with trauma-focused techniques to help you rebuild self-worth and find lasting peace.
Do you find yourself constantly on edge, carrying a heavy weight you can’t quite explain, or feeling disconnected from the world around you? When you’ve lived through trauma, abuse, or profound loss, simply surviving each day can feel exhausting. You don't have to carry this alone. Here, you'll find a calm, gentle space where you can take a breath, feel genuinely understood, and begin to heal at a pace that feels right for you. Tailoring our sessions around your unique needs, I blend compassionate support with trauma-focused techniques to help you rebuild self-worth and find lasting peace.
01702 967266 View 01702 967266

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Jemma Wilkinson
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
You’ve already done the hard part by being here. Now let’s talk about what working with me really looks like. I am a relational, solution-focused therapist this means  I actively work with you to create meaningful change. Much of my work focuses on anxiety, LGBTQIA+, childhood trauma and attachment, and how those early experiences continue to shape your relationships, choices, and sense of self today.  Therapy with me isn’t about endless circling or sticking plasters. It’s about uncovering what’s really going on, making sense of it together, and building practical, lasting strategies so you can move forward with confidence.
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NuVista Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
London SE10
I keep my fees low, because I am mindful of the current cost of living. My business is named NuVista (new view/Horizon) because it was born from my vision and indeed my own personal journey that counselling or talking therapy can give people a new view of life once they, with my help have explored and untangled the issues that are currently having a negative impact on your life or your work, your relationships or your family life, it could be your sexuality or even historical events that have been rendered unconscious or hidden and never spoken about. For me the goal or vision was to have a new outlook on life - a New View.
I keep my fees low, because I am mindful of the current cost of living. My business is named NuVista (new view/Horizon) because it was born from my vision and indeed my own personal journey that counselling or talking therapy can give people a new view of life once they, with my help have explored and untangled the issues that are currently having a negative impact on your life or your work, your relationships or your family life, it could be your sexuality or even historical events that have been rendered unconscious or hidden and never spoken about. For me the goal or vision was to have a new outlook on life - a New View.
020 8051 4918 View 020 8051 4918
Melanie Chesnokov
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
3 Endorsed
Bromley BR1
I am an experienced therapist and supervisor. As a therapist, I hold a warm, inclusive space for deep personal growth. Together we will explore different ways of looking at things while also exploring how you got to where you are to begin with. I want to help you uncover your inner strengths, gain new insights, and hone the skills you need in order to live the life you desire. Not all work is about the past; sometimes the focus is on acquiring practical skills in the here and now to face new challenges. Meeting you where you are, even if you are nervous and unsure, I don’t rely on a “one-size-fits-all” approach to healing.
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Devon McDonald
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01732 902012 View 01732 902012
Collective Psychology
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2 Endorsed
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01732 617467 View 01732 617467
Dr Connie Geyer
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
Perhaps you cope well in some areas of life but have been troubled by difficult feelings, thoughts or life patterns for a while. Maybe loss, trauma, PTSD, or other difficult life events are impacting you. There are many times when speaking with a trained professional can help. I am a chartered Clinical Psychologist, certified MBT and Schema Therapist, and Supervisor with extensive experience in providing and leading therapy services in the NHS and private practice. I work with adolescents, adults and couples presenting with a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties, which may be rooted in adverse childhood experiences.
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Dr Jessie Lewis- Online Psychology Services
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
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I support adults and young people looking to understand and reduce their distress, whether it's related to trauma, anxiety, low mood, emotion regulation or interpersonal difficulties. I work in a formulation driven way, which means we spend time making sense of your difficulties together, and can then plan effective and evidence based interventions. I'm trained in multiple modalities so we can tailor support to your needs and preferences. I focus on both what is going on internally (thoughts and feelings) and externally (society, family, circumstances) by working creatively with all my different areas of knowledge and training.
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Dr Emily Haythornthwaite
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I have worked in a variety of settings including neonatal unit, CMHTs, perinatal community mental health team, CAMHS, EIP, DCMH for serving military personnel and forensics.
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Paul Gledhill
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
You may be in the military or emergency services, or adjusting to life after leaving.
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You may be in the military or emergency services, or adjusting to life after leaving.
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Anthony Donohue MEd,BA Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
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07380 318240 View 07380 318240
Sara-Jayne Dixon
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Maidstone ME15
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, lost or sad? Do you lack a sense of purpose? Is something holding you back from living the life you want to live? Life can be full of challenges and sometimes we need help to make sense of what is going on. Perhaps your past experiences are having an impact on you and are stopping you from being the person you want to be. I understand that life can be difficult at times. Having been through my own life struggles, I understand how hard it can be to reach out for help. Counselling has been a huge part of my own journey and after noticing how it helped me, I want to help others in the same way.
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01622 233219 View 01622 233219