Education and Learning Disabilities Counselling in Matlock
Children and young people often communicate what they are feeling through play, creativity, behaviour, and connection rather than words alone. When a child is struggling with anxiety, grief, trauma, emotional overwhelm, or difficult life experiences, it can affect the whole family and leave everyone feeling unsure of how to help. I offer a warm, safe, and nurturing space where children can explore their feelings in ways that feel natural to them, helping them feel understood, supported, and empowered.
Children and young people often communicate what they are feeling through play, creativity, behaviour, and connection rather than words alone. When a child is struggling with anxiety, grief, trauma, emotional overwhelm, or difficult life experiences, it can affect the whole family and leave everyone feeling unsure of how to help. I offer a warm, safe, and nurturing space where children can explore their feelings in ways that feel natural to them, helping them feel understood, supported, and empowered.
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)
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.
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.
I'm fully trained, but I believe we are all always learning, so I continually seek to improve through ethical, reflective practice, development and research.
I’ve supported hundreds of amazing people and teams across all sectors of society, offering an exploratory space and neuro-affirming framework to deepen insight and raise self-awareness.
Do you want to reconnect with your true self, increase self-knowledge and compassion, live with greater authenticity and lead with more clarity? If so, I will support you. Together, we will identify, clarify, and align your values and purpose for genuine, lasting growth. If you’re looking for a non-judgemental space where you don’t have to mask, over-explain, or apologise for sensory or emotional needs, you’re welcome here.
I'm fully trained, but I believe we are all always learning, so I continually seek to improve through ethical, reflective practice, development and research.
I’ve supported hundreds of amazing people and teams across all sectors of society, offering an exploratory space and neuro-affirming framework to deepen insight and raise self-awareness.
Do you want to reconnect with your true self, increase self-knowledge and compassion, live with greater authenticity and lead with more clarity? If so, I will support you. Together, we will identify, clarify, and align your values and purpose for genuine, lasting growth. If you’re looking for a non-judgemental space where you don’t have to mask, over-explain, or apologise for sensory or emotional needs, you’re welcome here.
I also have extensive experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and neurodiversity such as autism and ADHD.
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.
I also have extensive experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and neurodiversity such as autism and ADHD.
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.
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“I wish things could go back to normal!”, “I want to feel like me again!” Does this sound familiar?
Many of my clients have said this in one way or another. Do you live with a sense that no one understands what you’re feeling?Sometimes it comes with a sense of shame or judgement that you can’t “just get back to normal.” Many of my clients have struggled with the effects of cancer diagnosis, others grief or loss and some have become full time carers. I offer a space for you to explore your feelings (all of them) and the support to help you make decisions about how you want to live in this new “normal”.
“I wish things could go back to normal!”, “I want to feel like me again!” Does this sound familiar?
Many of my clients have said this in one way or another. Do you live with a sense that no one understands what you’re feeling?Sometimes it comes with a sense of shame or judgement that you can’t “just get back to normal.” Many of my clients have struggled with the effects of cancer diagnosis, others grief or loss and some have become full time carers. I offer a space for you to explore your feelings (all of them) and the support to help you make decisions about how you want to live in this new “normal”.
Feeling stuck, exhausted, or disconnected after a major change? As a humanistic counsellor with 17 years of experience, I help adults and young people navigate overwhelming stress, relationship friction, and challenging life transitions like a career shift or a breakup.
Feeling stuck, exhausted, or disconnected after a major change? As a humanistic counsellor with 17 years of experience, I help adults and young people navigate overwhelming stress, relationship friction, and challenging life transitions like a career shift or a breakup.
I’m Sara, a dance movement psychotherapist and clinical supervisor specialising in acquired brain injury (ABI) and stroke. Language and cognitive processing can shift after ABI, from aphasia to emotional shutdown. I offer trauma-informed, non-verbal therapy using movement, rhythm, and breath to support expression, regulation, and connection. My embodied approach enables people that I help to communicate and find meaning beyond words. I also work with neurodiverse and disabled people of all ages, adapting creatively to each person’s unique needs. My work is holistic, creative, and rehabilitative.
I’m Sara, a dance movement psychotherapist and clinical supervisor specialising in acquired brain injury (ABI) and stroke. Language and cognitive processing can shift after ABI, from aphasia to emotional shutdown. I offer trauma-informed, non-verbal therapy using movement, rhythm, and breath to support expression, regulation, and connection. My embodied approach enables people that I help to communicate and find meaning beyond words. I also work with neurodiverse and disabled people of all ages, adapting creatively to each person’s unique needs. My work is holistic, creative, and rehabilitative.
Do you carry pain that doesn't have a clear explanation; in your body, your relationships, or both? Maybe you've lived with complex trauma, abuse, or experiences from childhood that still shape how safe the world feels now. Maybe that shows up as fibromyalgia or chronic pain your body won't let go of, or as patterns in your closest relationships that feel impossible to shift. Many people I work with have spent years searching for answers their bodies and minds couldn't quite put into words.
Together, we make sense of what's underneath, at a pace that feels right for you.
English and French session.
Do you carry pain that doesn't have a clear explanation; in your body, your relationships, or both? Maybe you've lived with complex trauma, abuse, or experiences from childhood that still shape how safe the world feels now. Maybe that shows up as fibromyalgia or chronic pain your body won't let go of, or as patterns in your closest relationships that feel impossible to shift. Many people I work with have spent years searching for answers their bodies and minds couldn't quite put into words.
Together, we make sense of what's underneath, at a pace that feels right for you.
English and French session.
As a Trauma-Informed Therapist based in Sheffield, I offer online counselling across the UK, with a special focus on disability support and trauma recovery. My aim is to create a safe, empowering space where you can reflect, heal, and grow at your own pace.
As a Trauma-Informed Therapist based in Sheffield, I offer online counselling across the UK, with a special focus on disability support and trauma recovery. My aim is to create a safe, empowering space where you can reflect, heal, and grow at your own pace.
At Free to Be You, we empower neurodivergent individuals to thrive as their authentic selves. Founded by Leah Booker, a neurodivergent leader with lived experience of dyslexia and auditory processing disorder. We offer person-centred support tailored to your needs. We understand the emotional toll of navigating a neurotypical world, from seeking a diagnosis to coping with exclusion and overwhelm. Whether you're an individual or an organisation, we’re here to walk alongside you, with insight and empathy.
At Free to Be You, we empower neurodivergent individuals to thrive as their authentic selves. Founded by Leah Booker, a neurodivergent leader with lived experience of dyslexia and auditory processing disorder. We offer person-centred support tailored to your needs. We understand the emotional toll of navigating a neurotypical world, from seeking a diagnosis to coping with exclusion and overwhelm. Whether you're an individual or an organisation, we’re here to walk alongside you, with insight and empathy.
I work with adults, children and young people who may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, bereaved, low in confidence, affected by trauma, or struggling with relationships, attachment, diverse needs or life changes. Clients often come when they feel stuck or want to understand themselves more deeply. I offer a calm, confidential and compassionate space to explore what is happening, build insight and move towards meaningful change.
I work with adults, children and young people who may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, bereaved, low in confidence, affected by trauma, or struggling with relationships, attachment, diverse needs or life changes. Clients often come when they feel stuck or want to understand themselves more deeply. I offer a calm, confidential and compassionate space to explore what is happening, build insight and move towards meaningful change.
A mature and experienced Art Psychotherapist, I hold sessions in person and online. I offer a warm and supportive space for you to explore yourself creatively in relation to the issues which bring you to seek therapy at this time.
I am experienced working with loss and life-transitions, through illness, bereavement, work or relationship loss and change.
My approach is relational and and I have been well-served by my psychodynamic training and appreciation for the role which early relational and adverse childhood experiences play in ones capacities to navigate life and loss.
Special interest in spiritual aspects of well-being.
A mature and experienced Art Psychotherapist, I hold sessions in person and online. I offer a warm and supportive space for you to explore yourself creatively in relation to the issues which bring you to seek therapy at this time.
I am experienced working with loss and life-transitions, through illness, bereavement, work or relationship loss and change.
My approach is relational and and I have been well-served by my psychodynamic training and appreciation for the role which early relational and adverse childhood experiences play in ones capacities to navigate life and loss.
Special interest in spiritual aspects of well-being.
Life can sometimes bring challenges involving difficult feelings and unhelpful thoughts. You might feel stressed, stuck, unhappy and unsure what to do. Therapy can help you navigate through these moments. Speaking to someone impartial and supportive can help you find a new perspective and understanding of the situation you find yourself in. You are not alone, I am here to support you in whatever you are going through.
Life can sometimes bring challenges involving difficult feelings and unhelpful thoughts. You might feel stressed, stuck, unhappy and unsure what to do. Therapy can help you navigate through these moments. Speaking to someone impartial and supportive can help you find a new perspective and understanding of the situation you find yourself in. You are not alone, I am here to support you in whatever you are going through.
Life can seem overwhelming, with little time or space to consider how we are feeling or how we might overcome the challenges that cause us sadness, confusion, anxiety, anger or doubt. You might be deciding to seek counselling for a variety of reasons including relationship issues, bereavement and loss, depression and anxiety, current life events or the impact of earlier childhood trauma. I am passionate about offering empathy, compassion and a chance for you to explore why you might be feeling lost or stuck. Our work together can help you to focus, make changes and unlock the possibilities to becoming mentally healthier and happier.
Life can seem overwhelming, with little time or space to consider how we are feeling or how we might overcome the challenges that cause us sadness, confusion, anxiety, anger or doubt. You might be deciding to seek counselling for a variety of reasons including relationship issues, bereavement and loss, depression and anxiety, current life events or the impact of earlier childhood trauma. I am passionate about offering empathy, compassion and a chance for you to explore why you might be feeling lost or stuck. Our work together can help you to focus, make changes and unlock the possibilities to becoming mentally healthier and happier.
We all experience some form of distress in our lives. It could be sadness, anger, loneliness, stress, grief, anxiety, depression or something that you can’t explain. It could be current or could have happened in the past, or you may not know when it happened. It could lead to feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope, it could be affecting the relationships around you both personally or professionally. There are many things that contribute to this distress and being aware of them can help to ease the connected emotions. Counselling can help you do this by providing a safe and confidential space to explore and reflect upon these feelings
We all experience some form of distress in our lives. It could be sadness, anger, loneliness, stress, grief, anxiety, depression or something that you can’t explain. It could be current or could have happened in the past, or you may not know when it happened. It could lead to feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope, it could be affecting the relationships around you both personally or professionally. There are many things that contribute to this distress and being aware of them can help to ease the connected emotions. Counselling can help you do this by providing a safe and confidential space to explore and reflect upon these feelings
I am a BSc (Hons) qualified Humanistic and Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in Nottingham. I specialize in helping you to discover your true self by exploring hidden depths and supporting you with the issues that are causing you discomfort, anxiety, and stress. I work from a relational, person-centred perspective; integrating and tailoring therapeutic techniques to meet your unique needs and goals. I recognise that seeking counselling and psychotherapy can be a vulnerable and courageous step and I am dedicated to supporting my clients throughout their healing process.
I am a BSc (Hons) qualified Humanistic and Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in Nottingham. I specialize in helping you to discover your true self by exploring hidden depths and supporting you with the issues that are causing you discomfort, anxiety, and stress. I work from a relational, person-centred perspective; integrating and tailoring therapeutic techniques to meet your unique needs and goals. I recognise that seeking counselling and psychotherapy can be a vulnerable and courageous step and I am dedicated to supporting my clients throughout their healing process.
I'm Stu, the Lead Therapist and Founder SJR Therapy. I’m passionate about mental health and firmly believe that counselling can change a persons life. I have a wealth of experience in lots of different areas - I worked in education for a number of years, as a counsellor and mentor to teaching staff and students and worked in the financial service industry before changing careers to counselling and psychotherapy. Having struggled with poor mental health myself and receiving therapy as a result, I can totally understand the nerves and anxiety that you may have before you embark on your therapeutic journey but you have nothing to fear.
I'm Stu, the Lead Therapist and Founder SJR Therapy. I’m passionate about mental health and firmly believe that counselling can change a persons life. I have a wealth of experience in lots of different areas - I worked in education for a number of years, as a counsellor and mentor to teaching staff and students and worked in the financial service industry before changing careers to counselling and psychotherapy. Having struggled with poor mental health myself and receiving therapy as a result, I can totally understand the nerves and anxiety that you may have before you embark on your therapeutic journey but you have nothing to fear.
Welcome! My name is Dr. Sally Eccleston and I’m a registered psychologist specialising in a somatic approach to therapy, who works with adults, children, families and schools. I am also trained in Internal Family Systems therapy and I have been teaching yoga for ten years. I can help you or your child if you are experiencing anxiety and stress, or fear, anger, shutdown or PTSD as a result of trauma. If you are looking for sessions which combine body orientated therapeutic support with positive psychology and solution focused work, please do reach out for a chat.
Welcome! My name is Dr. Sally Eccleston and I’m a registered psychologist specialising in a somatic approach to therapy, who works with adults, children, families and schools. I am also trained in Internal Family Systems therapy and I have been teaching yoga for ten years. I can help you or your child if you are experiencing anxiety and stress, or fear, anger, shutdown or PTSD as a result of trauma. If you are looking for sessions which combine body orientated therapeutic support with positive psychology and solution focused work, please do reach out for a chat.
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Education and Learning Disabilities Counsellors
How effective is treatment for learning disabilities?
When initiated early and tailored to a child’s specific needs, learning disability treatment can be quite effective at helping a child cope with their disability, though its exact efficacy may depend on the severity of symptoms and whether comorbid disorders exist. Less is known about treatment initiated in adulthood, but it is certainly possible that an adult with a learning disability will see some improvement—or at the very least, identify workarounds and accommodations that could make symptoms less burdensome in day-to-day life.
When should someone seek treatment for learning disabilities?
It’s best to seek treatment as early as possible. Because learning disabilities often go unnoticed until a child starts school, or even until they’re a few years along, regular check-ins with teachers and doctors can help parents determine whether children are meeting milestones and keeping up with peers or whether an evaluation for learning disabilities may be warranted. And although earlier is always better, it’s never too late to be evaluated for learning disabilities and to seek treatment.
What happens if learning disabilities are left untreated?
Undiagnosed and untreated learning disabilities can be a source of significant frustration and shame for a child, who may feel that their challenges stem from a lack of intelligence or willpower. Such feelings can trigger low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety, which may push a child toward risky behaviors, including substance use. In adulthood, untreated learning disabilities can interfere with career success, and lingering feelings of self-doubt and shame can negatively affect someone’s mental health.
Are there medications for learning disabilities?
Currently, there are no medications designed to treat specific learning disabilities such as dysgraphia or dyscalculia. However, someone with a learning disability may be prescribed medication for a comorbid condition, such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, which may have positive downstream effects on their learning disability; for example, a child with both ADHD and dyslexia may find that they’re better able to focus on their reading exercises after being prescribed a stimulant medication.