Counselling for Seniors in Matlock

Dr Jennifer Kelly
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Matlock DE4
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, I’m Jen, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years' experience working in adult mental health. Sometimes we all need a bit of help to make sense of what life throws at us, or to cope with difficult feelings. If you’re struggling with anxiety or low mood, relationship problems, or coming to terms with difficult past experiences, then psychological therapy might be for you. I work with people with a wide range of difficulties and complex needs, from age 16 upwards. You can be sure that therapy with me will be confidential, and you will be treated with non-judgemental respect and compassion.
Hello, I’m Jen, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years' experience working in adult mental health. Sometimes we all need a bit of help to make sense of what life throws at us, or to cope with difficult feelings. If you’re struggling with anxiety or low mood, relationship problems, or coming to terms with difficult past experiences, then psychological therapy might be for you. I work with people with a wide range of difficulties and complex needs, from age 16 upwards. You can be sure that therapy with me will be confidential, and you will be treated with non-judgemental respect and compassion.
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Caroline Absalom
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Matlock DE4
I have a holistic approach to good mental health and wellbeing and extensive experience of working compassionately with individuals, from teenagers to older adults.
I want to help you live your life to the full. Life transitions and challenges can feel overwhelming, particularly in today’s world - maybe you feel isolated, disconnected from others, or even from your true self. Sometimes we can’t find the right words to explain it to those closest to us or it can feel like they’re just not listening. With the right support, that can change. My aim is to offer you a safe, non-judgemental space, to explore what’s troubling you, maybe even to express previously unvoiced feelings. Together we can gain insight into what’s going on for you, working towards positive change together.
I have a holistic approach to good mental health and wellbeing and extensive experience of working compassionately with individuals, from teenagers to older adults.
I want to help you live your life to the full. Life transitions and challenges can feel overwhelming, particularly in today’s world - maybe you feel isolated, disconnected from others, or even from your true self. Sometimes we can’t find the right words to explain it to those closest to us or it can feel like they’re just not listening. With the right support, that can change. My aim is to offer you a safe, non-judgemental space, to explore what’s troubling you, maybe even to express previously unvoiced feelings. Together we can gain insight into what’s going on for you, working towards positive change together.
01629 704936 View 01629 704936
Amanda Webster
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Matlock DE4
Amanda has a natural connection with people and is working well with those with ASD and ADHD and has been working for 4 years with various levels of need - she was diagnosed 3 year, so gets it - Amanda works with the LGBTQAI+ community and specialises in helping those through the transition process. She is a fully trained hypnotherapist, who uses hypnosis if and when a client wants to try it - we have great success with combined therapies- Amanda also works with families to cope with family issues and couples who wish to solve marital issues if you wish to know more please feel free to look at my website (being updated at the mo)
Amanda has a natural connection with people and is working well with those with ASD and ADHD and has been working for 4 years with various levels of need - she was diagnosed 3 year, so gets it - Amanda works with the LGBTQAI+ community and specialises in helping those through the transition process. She is a fully trained hypnotherapist, who uses hypnosis if and when a client wants to try it - we have great success with combined therapies- Amanda also works with families to cope with family issues and couples who wish to solve marital issues if you wish to know more please feel free to look at my website (being updated at the mo)
020 3856 3533 View 020 3856 3533
When overwhelmed by life’s difficulties, struggling with loss or suffering from anxiety, stress, and depression, people often have no one to turn to. Even with friends or family who love them, they don’t feel able to talk openly, due to guilt or embarrassment, or particularly in the case of bereavement, through not wanting to burden others. Often desperate to be ‘heard’ and supported, my clients come to me for counselling and find release as I allow them to offload from a place of pain, helping them find ways to cope with life again. It’s a ‘safe place’ – they can be ‘real’ without any fear of judgement.
When overwhelmed by life’s difficulties, struggling with loss or suffering from anxiety, stress, and depression, people often have no one to turn to. Even with friends or family who love them, they don’t feel able to talk openly, due to guilt or embarrassment, or particularly in the case of bereavement, through not wanting to burden others. Often desperate to be ‘heard’ and supported, my clients come to me for counselling and find release as I allow them to offload from a place of pain, helping them find ways to cope with life again. It’s a ‘safe place’ – they can be ‘real’ without any fear of judgement.
01629 701455 View 01629 701455
Helen Arnold
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Matlock DE4
I’m Helen Arnold, a BACP-accredited counsellor offering a calm, supportive space where individuals, or couples, can talk openly and be truly heard. My approach is gentle, collaborative and centred around what you need, whether you’re navigating low mood, loss, relationship difficulties or past trauma. Together, we’ll explore your experiences at your pace and help you find clarity, resilience and a renewed sense of yourself.
I’m Helen Arnold, a BACP-accredited counsellor offering a calm, supportive space where individuals, or couples, can talk openly and be truly heard. My approach is gentle, collaborative and centred around what you need, whether you’re navigating low mood, loss, relationship difficulties or past trauma. Together, we’ll explore your experiences at your pace and help you find clarity, resilience and a renewed sense of yourself.
020 4572 8299 View 020 4572 8299
Helen Dawn Clark
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Matlock DE4
Therapy is a collaborative process. Together we will build a trusting and supportive relationship that will enable you to change and grow. My approach is empathic and non-judgemental. I tailor my approach to allow your needs to guide our work. At your own pace, we will address the cause of your distress and the behaviour patterns that are limiting your progress. I am currently offering in-person opportunities for face-to-face counselling and psychotherapy sessions in Broomhill, Sheffield (The Practice Rooms) and Matlock, Derbyshire (Matlock Therapy Centre).
Therapy is a collaborative process. Together we will build a trusting and supportive relationship that will enable you to change and grow. My approach is empathic and non-judgemental. I tailor my approach to allow your needs to guide our work. At your own pace, we will address the cause of your distress and the behaviour patterns that are limiting your progress. I am currently offering in-person opportunities for face-to-face counselling and psychotherapy sessions in Broomhill, Sheffield (The Practice Rooms) and Matlock, Derbyshire (Matlock Therapy Centre).
0114 697 5951 View 0114 697 5951
Sarah Osborn
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Matlock DE4
With over 10 years’ experience in NHS psychology services, private organisations and charities, I support individuals with a wide range of emotional, relational and wellbeing concerns. My aim is to help you understand how your difficulties developed and to support you in creating meaningful, lasting change. I am passionate about helping people reconnect with their authentic self and supporting them through life’s challenges with compassion, clarity and care. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and together we can work towards greater resilience, healing and self empowerment.
With over 10 years’ experience in NHS psychology services, private organisations and charities, I support individuals with a wide range of emotional, relational and wellbeing concerns. My aim is to help you understand how your difficulties developed and to support you in creating meaningful, lasting change. I am passionate about helping people reconnect with their authentic self and supporting them through life’s challenges with compassion, clarity and care. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and together we can work towards greater resilience, healing and self empowerment.
01246 948478 View 01246 948478
Garden Room Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Matlock DE4
We support individuals 16+ and couples utilising compassionate evidence based psychotherapy. Putting your trust in a provider can be a tricky place to start, so we offer a free assessment with no pressure to commit without feeling certain we are a therapy service that is right for you. Our team offers extensive experience working within areas including: - Eating disorders - Couples - Grief - Self esteem - Anxiety - Maladaptive daydreaming - Attachment - Neurodiversity - Sexuality and gender (LGBTQ+) - Asylum seekers We offer both short-term and open-ended therapy.
We support individuals 16+ and couples utilising compassionate evidence based psychotherapy. Putting your trust in a provider can be a tricky place to start, so we offer a free assessment with no pressure to commit without feeling certain we are a therapy service that is right for you. Our team offers extensive experience working within areas including: - Eating disorders - Couples - Grief - Self esteem - Anxiety - Maladaptive daydreaming - Attachment - Neurodiversity - Sexuality and gender (LGBTQ+) - Asylum seekers We offer both short-term and open-ended therapy.
01434 303137 View 01434 303137
Samantha Martin
Counsellor, MBACP
Matlock DE4
I'm grateful to my clients who have trusted me to support them through a wide range of mental health needs. It's not always easy to trust, especially when life becomes challenging. I strive to build a positive therapeutic relationship with clients, where they can feel safe, unjudged and accepted. Previous clients have used this space to work with bereavement, anxiety, depression, food aversion, environmental sensitivities, neurodiversity, bullying, change in circumstances, relationship dynamics and many other areas. Alongside adults, check out the Gallery to see what therapy might look like for young people and children.
I'm grateful to my clients who have trusted me to support them through a wide range of mental health needs. It's not always easy to trust, especially when life becomes challenging. I strive to build a positive therapeutic relationship with clients, where they can feel safe, unjudged and accepted. Previous clients have used this space to work with bereavement, anxiety, depression, food aversion, environmental sensitivities, neurodiversity, bullying, change in circumstances, relationship dynamics and many other areas. Alongside adults, check out the Gallery to see what therapy might look like for young people and children.
07453 527744 View 07453 527744
Dr Adam Hill
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Do you find that despite your very best efforts to cope with difficult thoughts and feelings such as anxiety, depression and/or anger, your difficulties are still holding you back? Do you find that your ways of coping can make things worse in the long-term? You may be finding that your relationships with others are suffering as a result, and you might be finding it difficult to talk to friends and family about your difficulties. Are you struggling to find a way to move forward? Do you feel like you’ve lost touch with what’s important to you, and lost your sense of direction in life?
Do you find that despite your very best efforts to cope with difficult thoughts and feelings such as anxiety, depression and/or anger, your difficulties are still holding you back? Do you find that your ways of coping can make things worse in the long-term? You may be finding that your relationships with others are suffering as a result, and you might be finding it difficult to talk to friends and family about your difficulties. Are you struggling to find a way to move forward? Do you feel like you’ve lost touch with what’s important to you, and lost your sense of direction in life?
0114 697 2920 View 0114 697 2920
Debra Newton
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Hello my name is Debra. Would you like a quiet and relaxed space where you can begin to explore whatever is on your mind. I am committed to providing confidentiality and empathy in a non-judgmental and safe environment to help you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences and feel empowered in your chosen way forward. Counselling can help with many problems such as anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, disability, life stages, changes and adjustments and help with self-esteem and confidence feelings and other personal issues. I qualified as a Counsellor in 2003 and work in a person centred way.
Hello my name is Debra. Would you like a quiet and relaxed space where you can begin to explore whatever is on your mind. I am committed to providing confidentiality and empathy in a non-judgmental and safe environment to help you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences and feel empowered in your chosen way forward. Counselling can help with many problems such as anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, disability, life stages, changes and adjustments and help with self-esteem and confidence feelings and other personal issues. I qualified as a Counsellor in 2003 and work in a person centred way.
07723 456052 View 07723 456052
Fiona Wilkinson, PsyD
Psychotherapist, PhD, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
I can help you manage your Emotions, Stress, Anxiety, Panic and/or ADHD issues so they don't interfere with your life. Do you worry about social situations? Having a panic attack? Are you nervous around people? Are you drinking too much? Getting upset with people, or are they getting upset with you? Do you dread job interviews or exams? Or maybe you're having problems maintaining relationships with friends, family or colleagues? Or sometimes envious of other people’s abilities? I can help you with Stress, Anxiety, Panic, OCD, PTSD, Trauma, C-PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD/EUPD), Emotional Regulation problems and ADHD.
I can help you manage your Emotions, Stress, Anxiety, Panic and/or ADHD issues so they don't interfere with your life. Do you worry about social situations? Having a panic attack? Are you nervous around people? Are you drinking too much? Getting upset with people, or are they getting upset with you? Do you dread job interviews or exams? Or maybe you're having problems maintaining relationships with friends, family or colleagues? Or sometimes envious of other people’s abilities? I can help you with Stress, Anxiety, Panic, OCD, PTSD, Trauma, C-PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD/EUPD), Emotional Regulation problems and ADHD.
01246 387338 View 01246 387338
Inspire Counselling and Wellbeing
Counsellor, MBACP
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Welcome to Inspire Counselling and Wellbeing practice. My name is Claire, and I am a dedicated, compassionate, and qualified counsellor. My approach is integrative, meaning I utilise a variety of therapeutic techniques tailored to meet the unique needs of every client. My ethos is rooted in empathy, understanding, listening and a deep commitment to empower personal growth and healing. Creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their feelings without judgement, fostering a therapeutic relationship. I am proficient working with anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, domestic abuse and neurodivergence.
Welcome to Inspire Counselling and Wellbeing practice. My name is Claire, and I am a dedicated, compassionate, and qualified counsellor. My approach is integrative, meaning I utilise a variety of therapeutic techniques tailored to meet the unique needs of every client. My ethos is rooted in empathy, understanding, listening and a deep commitment to empower personal growth and healing. Creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their feelings without judgement, fostering a therapeutic relationship. I am proficient working with anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, domestic abuse and neurodivergence.
01246 948541 View 01246 948541
Therapy & Lifestyle Clinic (TLC)
Psychotherapist, MSc, COSRT General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
TLC is a clinic of experienced and highly qualified professionals working towards helping you better yourself. We work with individuals and couples to offer a confidential service where our clients can discuss sensitive issues with no judgement. Sian’s (the founder) career has been namely in mental health and sexual health, two areas which she is hugely passionate about. At TLC we work with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, bereavement, stress, bullying, low self-esteem, sex & relationships and offer Autism assessments, to name a few. All our professionals are registered with COSRT, BABCP, BACP, HCPC or BPS.
TLC is a clinic of experienced and highly qualified professionals working towards helping you better yourself. We work with individuals and couples to offer a confidential service where our clients can discuss sensitive issues with no judgement. Sian’s (the founder) career has been namely in mental health and sexual health, two areas which she is hugely passionate about. At TLC we work with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, bereavement, stress, bullying, low self-esteem, sex & relationships and offer Autism assessments, to name a few. All our professionals are registered with COSRT, BABCP, BACP, HCPC or BPS.
01246 607005 View 01246 607005
Paul Gould
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Matlock DE4
Not accepting new clients
Taking the first steps to seek out a counsellor can be a fearful time and we as therapists will not be the correct match for every individual. My aim would be to offer you counselling and support in a safe place, where we can work together and give you the opportunity to speak freely without fear of what others might think? When someone looks for a counsellor it is often because there is something happening in life they want to explore, this maybe: low self-worth, lacking in confidence, generally feeling of unhappiness, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, or other mental health concerns. We can work together at your pace.
Taking the first steps to seek out a counsellor can be a fearful time and we as therapists will not be the correct match for every individual. My aim would be to offer you counselling and support in a safe place, where we can work together and give you the opportunity to speak freely without fear of what others might think? When someone looks for a counsellor it is often because there is something happening in life they want to explore, this maybe: low self-worth, lacking in confidence, generally feeling of unhappiness, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, or other mental health concerns. We can work together at your pace.
01242 507909 View 01242 507909

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FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.

How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.

How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.

What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.