Marriage Counselling in Mackworth

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Ash-Tree Counselling Service
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Over the years, I’ve gained particular expertise in helping individuals and couples supporting people through depression, anxiety, PTSD, bereavement, relationship and family issues, chronic health conditions and times of deep struggle.
I specialise in helping couples reconnect and supporting individuals impacted by trauma or sexual abuse. Together, we’ll work towards healing, stronger relationships and a renewed sense of self.
Over the years, I’ve gained particular expertise in helping individuals and couples supporting people through depression, anxiety, PTSD, bereavement, relationship and family issues, chronic health conditions and times of deep struggle.
I specialise in helping couples reconnect and supporting individuals impacted by trauma or sexual abuse. Together, we’ll work towards healing, stronger relationships and a renewed sense of self.
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Dawn White - Relationship Living
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I work with both couples, individuals and multiple partnered people, whilst honouring all sexual orientations and practices.
I studied sexology to gain a deeper understanding of human sexual life and relationships. Clinical sexology is a term to describe psychosexual and relationship therapy. I provide Neurodiverse informed therapy for people with ADHD, where one or both are ND or where one maybe NT and in a love relationships, to enjoy sexual & relationship health and wellbeing.
I work with both couples, individuals and multiple partnered people, whilst honouring all sexual orientations and practices.
I studied sexology to gain a deeper understanding of human sexual life and relationships. Clinical sexology is a term to describe psychosexual and relationship therapy. I provide Neurodiverse informed therapy for people with ADHD, where one or both are ND or where one maybe NT and in a love relationships, to enjoy sexual & relationship health and wellbeing.
0114 697 2894 View 0114 697 2894
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Friar Gate Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
Whether it is an individual or a couple seeking help, I would emphasise that making a commitment to the therapeutic process in terms of time and openness to work on great difficulties is extremely important, if such conflicts are to be worked through and change is to take place.
I am Miricia, an experienced, fully qualified BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist. I have many years' experience in the mental health field along with formal training that provides me with a solid foundation to practice as an integrative counsellor. I have worked in private practise, businesses, charities, schools and have also featured on BBC Radio Two. In addition to my private practice I have experience in various mental health settings, having worked in the mental health field for the NHS in London, and as a counsellor for various employee assistance programmes and voluntary community counselling services.
Whether it is an individual or a couple seeking help, I would emphasise that making a commitment to the therapeutic process in terms of time and openness to work on great difficulties is extremely important, if such conflicts are to be worked through and change is to take place.
I am Miricia, an experienced, fully qualified BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist. I have many years' experience in the mental health field along with formal training that provides me with a solid foundation to practice as an integrative counsellor. I have worked in private practise, businesses, charities, schools and have also featured on BBC Radio Two. In addition to my private practice I have experience in various mental health settings, having worked in the mental health field for the NHS in London, and as a counsellor for various employee assistance programmes and voluntary community counselling services.
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Cara Johnston
Psychotherapist, MSc, UKCP Trainee
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I'm Cara, a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor, offering therapy in West London and online. I believe that whatever our current problems, we have the drive and potential to heal and grow.
I'm Cara, a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor, offering therapy in West London and online. I believe that whatever our current problems, we have the drive and potential to heal and grow.
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Nasreen Ali
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Offering tailored therapy to individuals and couples.
I support individuals who feel emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, low self-worth, people-pleasing, or relationship struggles, I offer a safe and compassionate space to understand your story, explore your emotions, and begin healing at your own pace.
Offering tailored therapy to individuals and couples.
I support individuals who feel emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, low self-worth, people-pleasing, or relationship struggles, I offer a safe and compassionate space to understand your story, explore your emotions, and begin healing at your own pace.
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Dr Donna Bella Gurney
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I work with adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders, emetophobia (fear of vomiting), and trauma, often feeling stuck in anxiety, avoidance, or cycles that haven’t shifted despite previous therapy. Many come to me overwhelmed by food, fear, or the impact of past experiences and want more than short-term coping. With 20 years’ experience in mental health and specialist post-qualification training, I provide tailored, evidence-based therapy (CBT, ACT, ERP, EMDR) to target underlying patterns and help you move forward with greater confidence, flexibility, and lasting change.
I work with adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders, emetophobia (fear of vomiting), and trauma, often feeling stuck in anxiety, avoidance, or cycles that haven’t shifted despite previous therapy. Many come to me overwhelmed by food, fear, or the impact of past experiences and want more than short-term coping. With 20 years’ experience in mental health and specialist post-qualification training, I provide tailored, evidence-based therapy (CBT, ACT, ERP, EMDR) to target underlying patterns and help you move forward with greater confidence, flexibility, and lasting change.
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Monica Andrea Trabalza
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
Hi, I’m Monica . I am a Certified CBT and EMDR Therapist with 20 years experience in Primary Care. You might be experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, or difficulties in your relationships. Sometimes people also seek support while adjusting to health conditions or important life changes. Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to face it alone.
Hi, I’m Monica . I am a Certified CBT and EMDR Therapist with 20 years experience in Primary Care. You might be experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, or difficulties in your relationships. Sometimes people also seek support while adjusting to health conditions or important life changes. Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to face it alone.
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Rajan Rai
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
I offer face-to-face individual & couples counselling sessions in Beeston, Nottingham as well as online.
I provide warm, confidential, and non-judgemental counselling. I am friendly and passionate about my work. Together, we can reflect on your situation to understand some of the sources of your challenges, and explore ways of moving forward to enable you to lead a more fulfilling life.
I offer face-to-face individual & couples counselling sessions in Beeston, Nottingham as well as online.
I provide warm, confidential, and non-judgemental counselling. I am friendly and passionate about my work. Together, we can reflect on your situation to understand some of the sources of your challenges, and explore ways of moving forward to enable you to lead a more fulfilling life.
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Nuala Carey
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
Hello, I’m Nuala (Nu-la) — a UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor and Level 5 Counselling Tutor. I offer short, medium and long-term therapy for adults, students, and trainee therapists, both online and in person. My work is Person-Centred Experiential (PCE), relational and trauma-informed, creating a compassionate space where all parts of you are welcome. I bring warmth, curiosity and respect to each session, supporting clients to deepen self-understanding, improve relationships and move towards meaningful change.
Hello, I’m Nuala (Nu-la) — a UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor and Level 5 Counselling Tutor. I offer short, medium and long-term therapy for adults, students, and trainee therapists, both online and in person. My work is Person-Centred Experiential (PCE), relational and trauma-informed, creating a compassionate space where all parts of you are welcome. I bring warmth, curiosity and respect to each session, supporting clients to deepen self-understanding, improve relationships and move towards meaningful change.
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Charlee Browning
Psychotherapist, MA
1 Endorsed
Are you a deep thinker (HSP/neurodivergent)? Ready to unmask? My relational approach creates safety for you to explore difficult family relationships, life transitions, neurodivergence, chronic illness, anxiety, depression & parenting. I have a special rapport with elders, neurodivergent (ND) women and bookworms and often bring the natural world into our sessions. Clinical supervision: I specialise in supporting ND women by providing tailored structure to manage overwhelm, explore parallel process and foster authentic professional growth.
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Kay | Place to Talk Therapies
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
2 Endorsed
Burbage LE10
We work with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, grief & low self-worth, & with couples struggling with communication breakdown, conflict & loss of trust.
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I work with young people from the age of 15 upwards, adults, couples and families.
Hi, my name is Laura and I’m a qualified integrative therapist registered with the BACP. Being integrative means that I will have a flexible approach to how we work together and can combine techniques to best suit your needs. My aim is to provide a supportive environment where you will feel safe enough to share with me your struggles and worries, knowing that there is no judgement, in the hope that we can process these together and work towards you feeling more resilient, happy and confident moving forward with your future.
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Lee Raven
Counsellor, MBACP
I specialise in working with people who find themselves misunderstood, unwanted and even frightening to others. Relationships are almost impossible and always full of conflict. When you work with me I will support you to manage your emotions, navigate the mysterious world of relationships and find your path.
I specialise in working with people who find themselves misunderstood, unwanted and even frightening to others. Relationships are almost impossible and always full of conflict. When you work with me I will support you to manage your emotions, navigate the mysterious world of relationships and find your path.
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Linda Lawler
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
I am an Integrative counsellor and psychotherapist working with couples and individuals.
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Darline Joseph Marianathan
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Serves Area
Life can be a rough ride. Keeping the balance and moving forward can be a challenge. It can involve stress, anxiety, depression and much more. But I believe through psychological therapies we can learn and, in some cases even master, the art of managing life successfully. To achieve this, I practise an integrative approach that draws strength from various therapies in the field. I am a qualified Psychotherapist at a Doctoral level and I feel confident to deal with complexity . My natural inclination is to help people in need. My recent training and qualifications do enhance my inclination especially to those psychologically unwell.
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Bridget Knowles
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Derby DE65
Hello my name is Bridget. You have taken the first step towards finding the support you need at this time in your life. Whatever you are facing, I will offer non-judgmental support in exploring what brings you to therapy. You may be feeling anxious, depressed or confused about where you are right now. Talking and working in a therapeutic relationship can be a healing process.
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Adam Bruce
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Let’s talk about you. You’re here because of recent events or feelings or because your past is causing you deep distress and sadness. This is stopping you from getting on and enjoying life. At times you feel alone, confused and low on confidence. Talking to someone like me with experience and training will help you to make sense of what’s going on for you and also to overcome it , let go and move past it. If what’s happened to you is causing you to feel depressed, anxious, alone, confused or low on confidence then you’re in the right place. Let’s work together and overcome your difficulties.
Let’s talk about you. You’re here because of recent events or feelings or because your past is causing you deep distress and sadness. This is stopping you from getting on and enjoying life. At times you feel alone, confused and low on confidence. Talking to someone like me with experience and training will help you to make sense of what’s going on for you and also to overcome it , let go and move past it. If what’s happened to you is causing you to feel depressed, anxious, alone, confused or low on confidence then you’re in the right place. Let’s work together and overcome your difficulties.
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Samantha Adams
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
I work with couples, individuals, parents, young people & children.
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I work with couples, individuals, parents, young people & children.
My approach is integrative meaning I bring together different therapeutic approaches to suit you. I can listen, create a safe space and gently challenge to create movement in your thinking and emotions. We can talk organically at your own pace, or work in a more structured way. We can work creatively to suit what feels comfortable.
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I believe that human beings are naturally wired to grow and flourish but at times life presents challenges that feel overwhelming or difficult to navigate alone. I provide a space to pause and begin to make sense of your experiences; creating the conditions from which change, and healing can occur. I believe that we are all doing our best, often carrying stories that the world may never hear and that sometimes what we need most is simply a space to breathe, to feel heard without judgement. I offer a collaborative, trauma- informed approach that is rooted in humanistic values and shaped by the power of narrative.
I believe that human beings are naturally wired to grow and flourish but at times life presents challenges that feel overwhelming or difficult to navigate alone. I provide a space to pause and begin to make sense of your experiences; creating the conditions from which change, and healing can occur. I believe that we are all doing our best, often carrying stories that the world may never hear and that sometimes what we need most is simply a space to breathe, to feel heard without judgement. I offer a collaborative, trauma- informed approach that is rooted in humanistic values and shaped by the power of narrative.
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Becky Francis
Counsellor, COSRT Accred
Belper DE56
I have over 20 years experience of offering relationship Counselling and Psychosexual therapy to both individuals and couples.
I offer a Cognitive Behavioral approach to sex therapy, so I will assess your goals with you and set homework to do away from the sessions tailored specifically to what you want to achieve. I also work Psychodynamically which means we will talk about families and backgrounds and how they influence your relationships and perhaps how you parent.
I have over 20 years experience of offering relationship Counselling and Psychosexual therapy to both individuals and couples.
I offer a Cognitive Behavioral approach to sex therapy, so I will assess your goals with you and set homework to do away from the sessions tailored specifically to what you want to achieve. I also work Psychodynamically which means we will talk about families and backgrounds and how they influence your relationships and perhaps how you parent.
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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.