Marriage Counselling in Leighton Buzzard

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Sumeet Grover
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
I work with couples and people who suffer from interpersonal relational difficulties, including professionals, public figures, actors.
The experience of coming for therapy is an opportunity for you to discover for the first or subsequent time in life that you can let go of all the judgements, the fear and hesitation, and begin to talk about what is bothering you. We become wounded within a sense of connectedness - in families, relationships, friendships and society - and paradoxically it is within a sense of connectedness that we can begin to heal. Psychotherapy with me offers an experience of relatedness, which unfolds in a way that it facilitates a fundamental change in the personality, including how you experience, respond to- or make meaning of life.
I work with couples and people who suffer from interpersonal relational difficulties, including professionals, public figures, actors.
The experience of coming for therapy is an opportunity for you to discover for the first or subsequent time in life that you can let go of all the judgements, the fear and hesitation, and begin to talk about what is bothering you. We become wounded within a sense of connectedness - in families, relationships, friendships and society - and paradoxically it is within a sense of connectedness that we can begin to heal. Psychotherapy with me offers an experience of relatedness, which unfolds in a way that it facilitates a fundamental change in the personality, including how you experience, respond to- or make meaning of life.
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Sithembisile Thembie Mapingire
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
I have 18 years of working and supporting children, young people, couples, and individuals.
Life is a journey that can be challenging and overwhelming. Sometimes presenting you with unexpected difficult experiences that require you to talk to someone outside of yourself, friends, and family. Acknowledging you need help and getting the right counselor is half the battle won. I will support you to express and explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential environment. Depression, anxiety, uncertainty, fear, trauma, bereavement, and abuse can leave you feeling helpless and alone. That is when you need to talk to a counselor and feel understood.
I have 18 years of working and supporting children, young people, couples, and individuals.
Life is a journey that can be challenging and overwhelming. Sometimes presenting you with unexpected difficult experiences that require you to talk to someone outside of yourself, friends, and family. Acknowledging you need help and getting the right counselor is half the battle won. I will support you to express and explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential environment. Depression, anxiety, uncertainty, fear, trauma, bereavement, and abuse can leave you feeling helpless and alone. That is when you need to talk to a counselor and feel understood.
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Sonia L George
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
I believe that counselling provides an opportunity for people facing difficult challenges in their lives to talk through their feelings and be empowered to find their own solutions in a safe and relaxed environment and at a pace,​ they are comfortable with. I listen to people empathetically in a non-judgemental manner to assist them to look at their problems.
I believe that counselling provides an opportunity for people facing difficult challenges in their lives to talk through their feelings and be empowered to find their own solutions in a safe and relaxed environment and at a pace,​ they are comfortable with. I listen to people empathetically in a non-judgemental manner to assist them to look at their problems.
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Dawn Woosley
Counsellor, MBACP
Hi, Over the past 14 years,myself & my practice have helped individuals and couples with issues including: trauma, bereavement, generalized anxiety, depression, low self esteem, OCD, problem drinking and drug use, personality disorder, anger management, work-related stress, as well as many couples seeking help with relationship breakdowns, difficulties and changes.
support young adults, individuals and couples to help people make positive choices for change. we have experience in working with student issues, the impact of domestic and sexual violence, bereavement, anxiety, PTSD (including use of the Rewind technique), self-esteem, issues around pregnancy including infertility, termination, stillbirth and miscarriage.
Hi, Over the past 14 years,myself & my practice have helped individuals and couples with issues including: trauma, bereavement, generalized anxiety, depression, low self esteem, OCD, problem drinking and drug use, personality disorder, anger management, work-related stress, as well as many couples seeking help with relationship breakdowns, difficulties and changes.
support young adults, individuals and couples to help people make positive choices for change. we have experience in working with student issues, the impact of domestic and sexual violence, bereavement, anxiety, PTSD (including use of the Rewind technique), self-esteem, issues around pregnancy including infertility, termination, stillbirth and miscarriage.
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Frankie Wingfield-Jones
Psychotherapist, COSRT Reg.
I am a psychosexual and relationship therapist, working with individuals and couples/multiple partnered people to help guide and support with whatever you bring into the room.
I provide a space in which to build trust, to allow your mind to go to places you may not have felt comfortable to before. If coming as part of a couple then I work in way that allows both people to feel heard and validated whilst working to bring the two (or more) of you together - if that’s what you are here to do.
I am a psychosexual and relationship therapist, working with individuals and couples/multiple partnered people to help guide and support with whatever you bring into the room.
I provide a space in which to build trust, to allow your mind to go to places you may not have felt comfortable to before. If coming as part of a couple then I work in way that allows both people to feel heard and validated whilst working to bring the two (or more) of you together - if that’s what you are here to do.
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Michelle Wood
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I enjoy my work with couples, adults and young people.
I work with both adults and young people impacted by disappointment, shame and pain, to name but a few of the feelings that can weigh you down and cause brokenness and uncertainty. To be able to express yourself in a safe, confidential and non judgemental therapeutic relationship can help you achieve a greater sense of wellbeing and balance.
I enjoy my work with couples, adults and young people.
I work with both adults and young people impacted by disappointment, shame and pain, to name but a few of the feelings that can weigh you down and cause brokenness and uncertainty. To be able to express yourself in a safe, confidential and non judgemental therapeutic relationship can help you achieve a greater sense of wellbeing and balance.
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Lois Powell
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
In life’s journey we experience many ups and downs with issues we find difficult to cope with. To have someone there who’s warm, supportive and non judgemental can help to make that journey a little easier. To be heard and understood can aid in the process of understanding our inner feelings and emotions and help us to find successful ways of managing the difficulties that life throws at us. I can offer a safe and confidential place for you to share, explore and work through those difficulties which may be causing you distress.
In life’s journey we experience many ups and downs with issues we find difficult to cope with. To have someone there who’s warm, supportive and non judgemental can help to make that journey a little easier. To be heard and understood can aid in the process of understanding our inner feelings and emotions and help us to find successful ways of managing the difficulties that life throws at us. I can offer a safe and confidential place for you to share, explore and work through those difficulties which may be causing you distress.
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Mat Schencks
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
I work with both individuals and couples.
I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, sexuality, anger and all kinds of relationship challenges in a warm and supportive manner. Bringing awareness to our habitual patterns and defences allows us to begin to untangling our feelings and thoughts about our lives and the situations we face.
I work with both individuals and couples.
I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, sexuality, anger and all kinds of relationship challenges in a warm and supportive manner. Bringing awareness to our habitual patterns and defences allows us to begin to untangling our feelings and thoughts about our lives and the situations we face.
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Ian Glenister
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Perhaps you are feeling lost, in a 'strange place' or no longer feel yourself to be the person you once were. You'd like to understand why this is and talk about your difficult feelings with someone who is non-judgmental and who can help you better understand them.
Perhaps you are feeling lost, in a 'strange place' or no longer feel yourself to be the person you once were. You'd like to understand why this is and talk about your difficult feelings with someone who is non-judgmental and who can help you better understand them.
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Louise Thirkettle
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your feelings, struggling with day to day life? I have helped many people improve symptoms of anxiety/OCD, Depression, BPD/EUPD, addiction, low self esteem and trained in Rewind, effective treatment for PTSD and trauma.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your feelings, struggling with day to day life? I have helped many people improve symptoms of anxiety/OCD, Depression, BPD/EUPD, addiction, low self esteem and trained in Rewind, effective treatment for PTSD and trauma.
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Asha Weir
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Serves Area
I am a psychologist and counsellor who has spent a very rewarding 21 years building my practice in the beautiful city of Milton Keynes, helping men and women, teenagers and children, couples and families.
I work from well-appointed, purpose-built and air-conditioned premises in Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, with ample parking space and a warm, completely confidential environment awaiting clients.
I am a psychologist and counsellor who has spent a very rewarding 21 years building my practice in the beautiful city of Milton Keynes, helping men and women, teenagers and children, couples and families.
I work from well-appointed, purpose-built and air-conditioned premises in Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, with ample parking space and a warm, completely confidential environment awaiting clients.
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Olivia Doughty
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
Serves Area
I believe that, due to the unrelenting pressures of the world we live in and the way our brains have evolved, everyone can find life difficult sometimes. It is easy for our minds to appear to work against us; getting stuck in loops of painful thoughts and feelings. This can result in depression, anxiety and difficulties with relationships. People who have experienced significant distress, trauma or hurt in life can also, not surprisingly, experience significant difficulties where memories come to haunt us and send us back to previous pain. I hope to help people life the life they want to live, with some sense of agency over pain.
I believe that, due to the unrelenting pressures of the world we live in and the way our brains have evolved, everyone can find life difficult sometimes. It is easy for our minds to appear to work against us; getting stuck in loops of painful thoughts and feelings. This can result in depression, anxiety and difficulties with relationships. People who have experienced significant distress, trauma or hurt in life can also, not surprisingly, experience significant difficulties where memories come to haunt us and send us back to previous pain. I hope to help people life the life they want to live, with some sense of agency over pain.
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Kath Attwood couples & Individual counsellor
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
I work with couples and individuals exploring , anxiety , loss, trauma, betrayal , addiction, and so much more .
I offer a safe, calm and warming setting for you to explore your world and experiences life has shown you . For you to gain your own insights and clarity on your own life moving forward if you choose. For you to feel valued, and heard and often empowered to make choices if needed, and grow as the important individual that you are .
I work with couples and individuals exploring , anxiety , loss, trauma, betrayal , addiction, and so much more .
I offer a safe, calm and warming setting for you to explore your world and experiences life has shown you . For you to gain your own insights and clarity on your own life moving forward if you choose. For you to feel valued, and heard and often empowered to make choices if needed, and grow as the important individual that you are .
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Tracy Harvey
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I work with couples and individuals in person or via zoom.
As a therapist, I work with clients to help them deal with issues such as depression, anxiety and invasive thoughts. I believe that society is quick to label people and say “whats wrong with you?” whereas, I believe we should be asking “What happened to you?” My clients have included survivors of childhood abuse, neglect, sexual assault and those recovering from traumatic-based experiences that have affected their current quality of life. I offer bereavement counselling to help people navigate their pain and find their own way to make sense of their loss. I recognise that, as each person is unique, so is their grieving process.
I work with couples and individuals in person or via zoom.
As a therapist, I work with clients to help them deal with issues such as depression, anxiety and invasive thoughts. I believe that society is quick to label people and say “whats wrong with you?” whereas, I believe we should be asking “What happened to you?” My clients have included survivors of childhood abuse, neglect, sexual assault and those recovering from traumatic-based experiences that have affected their current quality of life. I offer bereavement counselling to help people navigate their pain and find their own way to make sense of their loss. I recognise that, as each person is unique, so is their grieving process.
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Grace McBrien
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
I am trained to and accredited to work with children, couples, individuals and family's.
Often the beginning of therapy is the sharing of stories, about life and life experience. I listen exceptionally carefully to this, to help you use the space to begin to make sense of what has happened and how you want to view what has happened. Most client appreciate being listened to, although this can take time to feel okay. Also in those first few sessions client value the sense of containment and safety I offer, as the work progresses this sense of safety is often what helps us to feel safe to explore difference and what that might mean for our relationships.
I am trained to and accredited to work with children, couples, individuals and family's.
Often the beginning of therapy is the sharing of stories, about life and life experience. I listen exceptionally carefully to this, to help you use the space to begin to make sense of what has happened and how you want to view what has happened. Most client appreciate being listened to, although this can take time to feel okay. Also in those first few sessions client value the sense of containment and safety I offer, as the work progresses this sense of safety is often what helps us to feel safe to explore difference and what that might mean for our relationships.
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Circle Therapy
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Our warm and experienced team offer counselling and psychotherapy to Adults, Couples and children aged 4- 18.
We are a longstanding and trusted local practice who have been supporting clients over the past 12 years in Tring. Our team specialise in trauma and Neurodiversity. We are a recommended practice by professionals in our work with children and young people. We also deliver counselling in schools and we teach Diploma level accredited training in child therapy.
Our warm and experienced team offer counselling and psychotherapy to Adults, Couples and children aged 4- 18.
We are a longstanding and trusted local practice who have been supporting clients over the past 12 years in Tring. Our team specialise in trauma and Neurodiversity. We are a recommended practice by professionals in our work with children and young people. We also deliver counselling in schools and we teach Diploma level accredited training in child therapy.
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Pinar McGivern
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
I practice mindfulness based Core Process Psychotherapy, empowering clients to use their own inner wisdom to live more fulfilling lives, transforming the way they see their issues. I mainly work with relationship issues, separation, depression, anxiety and panic attack, grief, self harm and addictions.
I practice mindfulness based Core Process Psychotherapy, empowering clients to use their own inner wisdom to live more fulfilling lives, transforming the way they see their issues. I mainly work with relationship issues, separation, depression, anxiety and panic attack, grief, self harm and addictions.
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Photo of Snjezana Snow Poljanec - The Harley Street Counselling Clinic, Counsellor, MBACP
Couples and individuals.
I offer confidential, non judgemental nurturing environment where you could explore any issue that you feel comfortable to open.
Couples and individuals.
I offer confidential, non judgemental nurturing environment where you could explore any issue that you feel comfortable to open.
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Sara Whammond
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
At Well Mind People, we provide evidence-based psychological therapies for adults, children, young people, couples and families.
If you are tired of anxiety, worry, trauma or low mood controlling your life, evidence-based psychological therapy can help you take it back. We work with adults, teenagers, children and families experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, stress, emotional difficulties and relationship challenges. Many of our clients have tried to cope alone for some time and are looking for more than support alone; they want to understand what is driving their difficulties and learn effective, evidence-based strategies to create lasting change. Our team helps people regain confidence, resilience and control of their lives.
At Well Mind People, we provide evidence-based psychological therapies for adults, children, young people, couples and families.
If you are tired of anxiety, worry, trauma or low mood controlling your life, evidence-based psychological therapy can help you take it back. We work with adults, teenagers, children and families experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, stress, emotional difficulties and relationship challenges. Many of our clients have tried to cope alone for some time and are looking for more than support alone; they want to understand what is driving their difficulties and learn effective, evidence-based strategies to create lasting change. Our team helps people regain confidence, resilience and control of their lives.
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Nicole Craig
Psychotherapist, MBACP
London N3
I can work with childhood trauma, sexual violence, addiction, couples and families, children, adolescents and adults.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to check me out. I’ve got over 20 years experience helping clients. My background ranges from supporting clients with a wide range of challenges, where we work towards meeting goals for lasting change. Breaking unhealthy patterns of thinking and behaviour needs awareness as to why we do as we do. Most people at one point in their lives recognises the need for insight, support with understanding and empathy to help make sense of ones internal world. Through our relationship healing occurs, with trust and empathy at the core, giving you a safe space to explore pain, and find peace.
I can work with childhood trauma, sexual violence, addiction, couples and families, children, adolescents and adults.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to check me out. I’ve got over 20 years experience helping clients. My background ranges from supporting clients with a wide range of challenges, where we work towards meeting goals for lasting change. Breaking unhealthy patterns of thinking and behaviour needs awareness as to why we do as we do. Most people at one point in their lives recognises the need for insight, support with understanding and empathy to help make sense of ones internal world. Through our relationship healing occurs, with trust and empathy at the core, giving you a safe space to explore pain, and find peace.
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Marriage Counselling
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.