Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counselling in Letchworth Garden City
I’m an integrative counsellor offering therapy in English and Polish for adults in the UK. I create a calm and reflective space for those who may feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or navigating relationship difficulties, burnout or significant life changes. Together, we slow things down and make sense of what feels difficult or unclear, helping you gain clarity, steadiness and a stronger sense of direction.
I’m an integrative counsellor offering therapy in English and Polish for adults in the UK. I create a calm and reflective space for those who may feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or navigating relationship difficulties, burnout or significant life changes. Together, we slow things down and make sense of what feels difficult or unclear, helping you gain clarity, steadiness and a stronger sense of direction.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist & EMDR therapist with over a decade of experience working in the NHS and private practice with adults experiencing a wide-range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, PTSD/ trauma and ADHD.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist & EMDR therapist with over a decade of experience working in the NHS and private practice with adults experiencing a wide-range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, PTSD/ trauma and ADHD.
Welcome! Over the last 18 years I have assisted hundred's of people with their personal challenges , challenges spanning the full spectrum of human difficulties; dealing with loss, what choices to make, stuckness in any life domain, recovering from divorce , simply being a teenager or managing the role of parent; to name but a handful. There really is nothing new under the sun, we all have our personal struggles and there are times where assistance can make a substantial difference to how we think and feel about ourselves and the life we inhabit.
Welcome! Over the last 18 years I have assisted hundred's of people with their personal challenges , challenges spanning the full spectrum of human difficulties; dealing with loss, what choices to make, stuckness in any life domain, recovering from divorce , simply being a teenager or managing the role of parent; to name but a handful. There really is nothing new under the sun, we all have our personal struggles and there are times where assistance can make a substantial difference to how we think and feel about ourselves and the life we inhabit.
CBT Therapy for Perfectionism, Pressure, and High Self-Expectations. We commonly work with people who feel constantly switched “on”. People who appear to be coping well externally but feel internally driven, mentally overloaded, responsible, and holding themselves to high standards. They may be finding that the usual ways of coping are no longer working as well as they once did.
Alongside this specialist focus, we also support adults whose difficulties are beginning to affect daily functioning, work, or relationships. You can learn how to prioritise a lot of responsibility in a way that does not compromise success.
CBT Therapy for Perfectionism, Pressure, and High Self-Expectations. We commonly work with people who feel constantly switched “on”. People who appear to be coping well externally but feel internally driven, mentally overloaded, responsible, and holding themselves to high standards. They may be finding that the usual ways of coping are no longer working as well as they once did.
Alongside this specialist focus, we also support adults whose difficulties are beginning to affect daily functioning, work, or relationships. You can learn how to prioritise a lot of responsibility in a way that does not compromise success.
I specialise in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, cultural issues, work-related stress, and living with illness. We all face times when we feel confused, stuck or unsure about what to do. During these difficult or uncertain times talking to someone who listens, yet has distance from the issue, can really help. Asking for support is not a sign of weakness. It takes courage to focus on ourselves so that we can find solutions, make changes, and move forwards. I offer compassionate, non-judgmental, confidential yet proactive therapy in a safe and supportive space. I work in the evenings and weekends.
I specialise in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, cultural issues, work-related stress, and living with illness. We all face times when we feel confused, stuck or unsure about what to do. During these difficult or uncertain times talking to someone who listens, yet has distance from the issue, can really help. Asking for support is not a sign of weakness. It takes courage to focus on ourselves so that we can find solutions, make changes, and move forwards. I offer compassionate, non-judgmental, confidential yet proactive therapy in a safe and supportive space. I work in the evenings and weekends.
Life is so beautiful, and life is so hard. Maybe, for you, it feels especially hard right now. On the outside, you might appear fine, but inside, you’re overwhelmed. Anxiety, overthinking, or self-doubt could be holding you back, making it hard to focus or set goals. Sleep may feel impossible, leaving you exhausted and unmotivated. You want clarity, calm, and to reconnect with what matters most. You’re ready for change, even if you’re unsure where to start.
Life is so beautiful, and life is so hard. Maybe, for you, it feels especially hard right now. On the outside, you might appear fine, but inside, you’re overwhelmed. Anxiety, overthinking, or self-doubt could be holding you back, making it hard to focus or set goals. Sleep may feel impossible, leaving you exhausted and unmotivated. You want clarity, calm, and to reconnect with what matters most. You’re ready for change, even if you’re unsure where to start.
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.
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I have over 20 years' experience as a senior specialist psychotherapist and counsellor in the NHS. My approach to both psychological and physiological suffering is to help patients work through their often long-standing personal difficulties, whilst promoting self-acceptance and committed action. An assumption I bring to my clinical practice is that most people want to live their lives in a direction of their choosing and in a way that reflects their personal values. As a therapist, my main focus is on those things that keep us 'stuck', that make it difficult for us to feel connected to the people and things that matter to us.
I have over 20 years' experience as a senior specialist psychotherapist and counsellor in the NHS. My approach to both psychological and physiological suffering is to help patients work through their often long-standing personal difficulties, whilst promoting self-acceptance and committed action. An assumption I bring to my clinical practice is that most people want to live their lives in a direction of their choosing and in a way that reflects their personal values. As a therapist, my main focus is on those things that keep us 'stuck', that make it difficult for us to feel connected to the people and things that matter to us.
I practice Core Process Psychotherapy, a mindfulness-based approach that works with the interconnection of mind, body and spirit.
I previously worked in hospitals and prisons for many years and I am aware of how historical experiences and unfortunate life events can bring us to crisis point.
I work with adults and have experience working with anxiety, anger, depression, and bereavement. I am interested in prenatal, childhood, inter-generational and ancestral trauma.
I practice Core Process Psychotherapy, a mindfulness-based approach that works with the interconnection of mind, body and spirit.
I previously worked in hospitals and prisons for many years and I am aware of how historical experiences and unfortunate life events can bring us to crisis point.
I work with adults and have experience working with anxiety, anger, depression, and bereavement. I am interested in prenatal, childhood, inter-generational and ancestral trauma.
I help clients change how they understand and respond to difficulties. I have over 12 years’ experience and support clients with anxiety, depression and long-standing patterns that affect wellbeing, relationships and everyday functioning. I also support those affected by addiction (personally or within family systems), perinatal and postnatal difficulties, bereavement and cultural or family-related stress. As an integrative therapist I work using CBT, psychodynamic, Schema Therapy and IFS, tailoring the approach to best meet my clients needs.
I help clients change how they understand and respond to difficulties. I have over 12 years’ experience and support clients with anxiety, depression and long-standing patterns that affect wellbeing, relationships and everyday functioning. I also support those affected by addiction (personally or within family systems), perinatal and postnatal difficulties, bereavement and cultural or family-related stress. As an integrative therapist I work using CBT, psychodynamic, Schema Therapy and IFS, tailoring the approach to best meet my clients needs.
As a warm-hearted, grounded person I bring authenticity to all my therapeutic work. Fundamental to my approach as a therapist is to offer a relationship of equality. Instead of advising you or telling you what to do I create a non-judgmental and trustworthy space to help you explore difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I place emphasis on building a therapeutic relationship, believing it facilitates change to occur and offering myself as a companion accompanying you on your journey, at your own pace, to help you gain clarity and perspective.
As a warm-hearted, grounded person I bring authenticity to all my therapeutic work. Fundamental to my approach as a therapist is to offer a relationship of equality. Instead of advising you or telling you what to do I create a non-judgmental and trustworthy space to help you explore difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I place emphasis on building a therapeutic relationship, believing it facilitates change to occur and offering myself as a companion accompanying you on your journey, at your own pace, to help you gain clarity and perspective.
Have you lost your spark for life? I help you to restore your energy, regain a sense of balance and control, reduce suffering and start living again.
I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, insomnia, stress, chronic pain, fatigue, PMS, PMDD, perimenopause, menopause, and other long term conditions.
Through my practical and psychotherapeutic approach, we work on what's important to you in a lifestyle based, holistic way. My approach emphasises the connection between daily habits, sleep, the environment and overall health, with a focus on sleep support, occupational balance, lifestyle changes and nature connection.
Have you lost your spark for life? I help you to restore your energy, regain a sense of balance and control, reduce suffering and start living again.
I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, insomnia, stress, chronic pain, fatigue, PMS, PMDD, perimenopause, menopause, and other long term conditions.
Through my practical and psychotherapeutic approach, we work on what's important to you in a lifestyle based, holistic way. My approach emphasises the connection between daily habits, sleep, the environment and overall health, with a focus on sleep support, occupational balance, lifestyle changes and nature connection.
Asking for help can be really daunting. If you are here, reading this, and have recognised that you might benefit from the kind of support that therapy offers, then you have already taken a big step. There can be lots of reasons you might benefit from therapy. You might be dealing with a difficult time, such as an illness, bereavement, a separation. You might be feeling stressed, anxious, lost or low more often than feels ‘ok’. You might want to understand yourself better, why you feel and behave the way you do, or want to feel more alive.
Asking for help can be really daunting. If you are here, reading this, and have recognised that you might benefit from the kind of support that therapy offers, then you have already taken a big step. There can be lots of reasons you might benefit from therapy. You might be dealing with a difficult time, such as an illness, bereavement, a separation. You might be feeling stressed, anxious, lost or low more often than feels ‘ok’. You might want to understand yourself better, why you feel and behave the way you do, or want to feel more alive.
Hello and welcome. Life can be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can leave us thinking, feeling and acting in ways that don’t reflect who we want to be. You may be struggling with Grief, Trauma or Addiction, seeking understanding with Neurodiversity, or difficult relationship patterns. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), MA and being EMDR(accredited), I have supported thousands of people through a wide range of issues, helping them find genuine healing, meaningful change and hope for the future.
Hello and welcome. Life can be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can leave us thinking, feeling and acting in ways that don’t reflect who we want to be. You may be struggling with Grief, Trauma or Addiction, seeking understanding with Neurodiversity, or difficult relationship patterns. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), MA and being EMDR(accredited), I have supported thousands of people through a wide range of issues, helping them find genuine healing, meaningful change and hope for the future.
People come to therapy for many reasons. Some are dealing with anxiety, low mood, stress, or relationship issues; others feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of their next steps. Many want a space where they can talk openly, feel heard, and understand themselves better. Therapy can support people in making sense of emotions and experiences, managing challenges, and developing skills that help them feel more balanced, confident, and connected to themselves. Therapy with me is just that, it's tailored to you and your unique needs and therapy goals.
People come to therapy for many reasons. Some are dealing with anxiety, low mood, stress, or relationship issues; others feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of their next steps. Many want a space where they can talk openly, feel heard, and understand themselves better. Therapy can support people in making sense of emotions and experiences, managing challenges, and developing skills that help them feel more balanced, confident, and connected to themselves. Therapy with me is just that, it's tailored to you and your unique needs and therapy goals.
Clients reach out to me because they are struggling within themselves, their work or their relationships. They might be feeling depressed, anxious, dreadful, stressed, overwhelmed, lonely, angry, empty, numb, purposeless, meaningless, traumatised, disconnected; yet not realise it. They might need to feel better, and live fulfilled lives. They may want to discover themselves and what would make them happy. At times people enter therapy in a crisis or for a multitude of other reasons and stay for various lengths of time. The time of entry is usually significant. Therapy is no longer a stigma; self development is now a norm.
Clients reach out to me because they are struggling within themselves, their work or their relationships. They might be feeling depressed, anxious, dreadful, stressed, overwhelmed, lonely, angry, empty, numb, purposeless, meaningless, traumatised, disconnected; yet not realise it. They might need to feel better, and live fulfilled lives. They may want to discover themselves and what would make them happy. At times people enter therapy in a crisis or for a multitude of other reasons and stay for various lengths of time. The time of entry is usually significant. Therapy is no longer a stigma; self development is now a norm.
I am a qualified Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. I work in a person centred way offering support and understanding, without judgement. I find that clients value a safe place to tell their story, knowing that their thoughts and feelings will be accepted and their confidences kept.
I am a qualified Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. I work in a person centred way offering support and understanding, without judgement. I find that clients value a safe place to tell their story, knowing that their thoughts and feelings will be accepted and their confidences kept.
I can help you become the person you want to be. Move forward from a trauma or loss.
Rediscover the joy in your relationships.
Accept the Negatives - Rediscover the Positives.
Understand and change your unhelpful patterns.
Perhaps you are going through a difficult time in your life and are not sure where to turn? maybe things seem impossible or unbearable? or has someone has suggested that you "need to talk to ? Whatever your situation, I can offer you Time and Space in a Safe Environment, where I hope you will feel secure enough to begin to unload your burden.
I can help you become the person you want to be. Move forward from a trauma or loss.
Rediscover the joy in your relationships.
Accept the Negatives - Rediscover the Positives.
Understand and change your unhelpful patterns.
Perhaps you are going through a difficult time in your life and are not sure where to turn? maybe things seem impossible or unbearable? or has someone has suggested that you "need to talk to ? Whatever your situation, I can offer you Time and Space in a Safe Environment, where I hope you will feel secure enough to begin to unload your burden.
Using compassionate and somatic inquiry, grounded in mindfulness practice, we work with whatever arises in an accepting and non-judgemental way.
I am a senior trainee in Core Process Psychotherapy (UKCP accredited). I offer a mindfulness-based approach that uses the therapeutic relationship to explore how you relate to yourself, others and the world around you. This type of therapy works at depth, going to the heart of the human experience and orientates towards the inherent health in all of us.
Using compassionate and somatic inquiry, grounded in mindfulness practice, we work with whatever arises in an accepting and non-judgemental way.
I am a senior trainee in Core Process Psychotherapy (UKCP accredited). I offer a mindfulness-based approach that uses the therapeutic relationship to explore how you relate to yourself, others and the world around you. This type of therapy works at depth, going to the heart of the human experience and orientates towards the inherent health in all of us.
Hi, I’m Melanie,
With over 20 years as a counsellor, I offer a compassionate, down-to-earth approach that blends humanistic values with practical CBT techniques. I specialise in couples therapy and addiction, helping individuals and couples navigate complex emotions and provide tools to change the way you communicate.
I also provide counselling support to frontline staff through the London Ambulance Service, which has deepened my understanding of trauma, resilience, and the unique pressures faced by emergency workers.
I work with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges and communication breakdowns.
Hi, I’m Melanie,
With over 20 years as a counsellor, I offer a compassionate, down-to-earth approach that blends humanistic values with practical CBT techniques. I specialise in couples therapy and addiction, helping individuals and couples navigate complex emotions and provide tools to change the way you communicate.
I also provide counselling support to frontline staff through the London Ambulance Service, which has deepened my understanding of trauma, resilience, and the unique pressures faced by emergency workers.
I work with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges and communication breakdowns.
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How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.