Family Therapy Counselling in Norwich

I have many years experience working in public and private sectors with a wide range of people. I am trained in a variety of approaches, for instance CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), Solution-Focused, Mindfulness, Psychosynthesis, Compassion-Focused Therapy for Trauma, and Systemic Therapy for couples and families. My aim is to identify what will make your therapy most worthwhile whether short or longer term, how to reach for desired goals, improve your relationships and build self-esteem and confidence. My PhD is Critical and Creative Writing (UEA, 1997) and I am a published author. Website: lyndamiathompsonwriting.com

A warm hello and thank you for taking a look at my profile. I'm a qualified integrative counsellor, who offers a safe, professional, and caring space where I sit with my clients to explore what hurts. Experiences such as anxiety, loneliness, depression, loss, injury, trauma, abuse, identity, life direction and meaning, family issues and low self-esteem are often painful. They can also be seen as our internal system telling us to take a closer look at what's going on inside.

People seek therapy for many different reasons. It can be to unblock creativity, or to explore the past. Some people come because they are experiencing difficult or unwanted feelings, such as anxiety or sadness. Some suffer from symptoms such as sleeplessness that are connected to their feelings. Whatever brings you to therapy, the psychoanalytic approaches I offer can deepen your understanding and open new avenues of experience. I do not charge for the initial session, which is a chance for us to get to know one another and see if we can work well together. www.alistaircormacktherapy.com

I am a qualified Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I work in a relational way, which means the relationship that we create together allows us to build a safe space for you to explore and process issues that may be troubling you. My training allows me to use a number of different methods to support you in understanding what has happened in your life to begin to make sense of how you are feeling.

I am a passionate Doctor of Clinical Psychology and have worked 15 years in mental health services working with adults, children, young people and families. I enjoy getting to know individuals and finding what works well for them. I do this through using evidence-based therapeutic approaches and tailor my intervention to each individual. I offer both adult and child cognitive assessments which can provide a learning profile demonstrating strengths and areas of difficulty.

I have studied focusing, CBT, mindfulness, couples and group facilitation, coaching and creative thinking. At Emotionalskills we offer a straightforward therapeutic skills course designed specifically to help each unique client individually. I am a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and work with: adults, young people (15 plus), older people who thought they were too old to change, couples who want to stop arguing, struggling family units and people who want to realise a fulfilling life.

Clients often tell me I'm easy to speak to and very understanding. They feel comfortable in my presence and I often find they value my kind, sensitive but easy going nature. I have over 12 years of experience of counselling working with clients from all walks of life. I have worked with some high profile people who have put their trust in me. I help people find achievable goals encompassing psychotherapeutic tools such as speech analysis and problem solving, allowing for better ways of relating to family and friends.

I am a Systemic and Family Psychotherapist and Registered Mental Health Nurse with an interest with working with individuals, couples and families with various mental health issues. I also offer EMDR, a trauma therapy that is extremely effective in treating trauma, anxiety and many other mental health issues. I am passionate about making sure the support I offer is tailored to meet the goals of my clients. Personally I find Nature and exercise a great resource for healing, so if sitting in a room feels claustrophobic to you, I am offering space for walking and talking together where you may feel more comfortable and grounded.

I work with children who may be struggling with self-esteem, emotional regulation, family / peer relationships, confidence or are not coping at school. They may have experienced trauma which continues to impact their emotional well being and everyday life. Often their parents/carers have tried many different strategies to support their child and are desperate for them to be happy and for their relationships to improve.

Hello, I'm Louise and I'm a consultant clinical psychologist and family therapist with 20 years of experience helping adults and young people with emotional and mental health difficulties. I specialise in working with problem drug and alcohol use, but also work with all kinds of emotional and relationship distress, including managing life with a chronic health problem eg chronic pain, endocrine conditions, DSD (different / disorders of sex development). Many people I see experience anxiety, low mood, chronic feelings of emptiness, disconnection or shame, often as a result of life experiences involving adversity, trauma and loss.

During our lives we can all experience overwhelming feelings of stress, low mood and anxiety - emotions that are not always understood by our close friends and family . Counselling can help you through the process of talking about your feelings and emotions. I can help you gain a better understanding of your feelings and thought processes, and offer space and time for you to speak about issues concerning you. I am an accredited therapeutic counsellor offering a non judgemental, safe and confidential space to work through your issues at your own pace and help you to find your own solutions to the difficulties you are facing.

Are you struggling with difficult, painful emotions? Do you ever feel you're drowning in the pressures and stresses of everyday life? It happens to all of us at some point. Talking about your personal concerns can help to put them into perspective and find a way forward. Perhaps you're dealing with a family bereavement or a personal crisis? Maybe you're a parent struggling with the challenges of living with a teenager? Sharing your feelings with someone who's understanding and empathic can be life-changing, Seeking out solutions to what is testing you will give you the focus to deal with those difficulties and motivate you forward.

You will be looking for help with making some sense out of what is not working in your life...whether its work related, family related, or relationship related...willing to work honestly and to be challenged...you will be hoping for an empathic and non judgemental approach...and will be prepared to focus on how you and I can work together to bring about the changes that you need in your life. You will be open to new ideas and new ways of working on old problems, even if the journey feels rather scary! You won't be alone in this process.

Are you worried some of your issues will be passed on to your children? Anxiety around family issues does not have to dominate your life. So much of parenting can feel like a "flying by the seat your pants" kind of experience. While this will always be true to some extent, having more supplies on board; can change the journey from one you’re enduring to one you’re enjoying. Counselling can help you become the mum you want to be. Together we could invest time to reflect on your story, supporting you to gain a clearer sense of your priorities and values, helping you and your family to thrive. Now and in the future.

We help children, adolescents and adults with a range of mental health struggles. Our practice is patient focused so at all times their needs and recovery is at the centre of our work, ensuring positive outcomes for them.

Are you anxious/depressed/stressed/unhappy? Maybe you know the issue and don't want to feel this way any more? Even if you don't exactly know what is wrong, we will work with you to find out the cause so that you can live a happier, more contented life. We aim to get to the root of the problem so that the change is permanent. If you haven't had counselling before, or feel nervous about it, please call me for an informal chat. Counselling can be (and often is) a life changing experience. We suggest a 1st session, by the end of which you will know if you want to carry on. If you are a couple we have a specialist. Feel free to call.

Welcome! I am an American-trained member of the BACP, with 8 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients struggling with a range of mental health difficulties (chronic and acute: depression, anxiety, stress, trauma), but have specific experience with relationship issues (infidelity, breakups/divorce, struggles to connect); grief, bereavement and loss; and addiction. My style is warm and interactive, but challenging when needed. Being non-judgmental, and treating others with respect, sensitivity, and compassion is the bedrock of counselling, and is built into all of my feedback and reflections.

I like to work with clients who are aware that they want to make changes in their lives: they may not yet know what the change looks like, but are willing to explore options in a compassionate and supportive environment. They are interested to learn more about themselves and others; willing to accept that they many need to let go of some old patterns of thinking, feeling and doing to live the life they want for themselves. They are committed to their personal growth and willing to meet regularly over Zoom or in person, to achieve their goals. Goals will be agreed each session to ensure focus and a sense of achievement for us both

When we experience difficult events in our life, from obvious traumas (e.g., childhood abuse or neglect) to stressful life events (e.g., moving house, relationship break-downs), we do what we have to do to survive. We learn specific ways of being, and develop ideas about ourselves and others that help us to feel safe. This is our brain and nervous system doing the best job it can. However, often these patterns of thinking and behaviour remain long after the danger has passed, and we find that they are no longer serving us.