Suicidal Ideation Counselling in Norwich
Hello, and welcome to my page. Life can be difficult at times and we may need someone to talk to about our overwhelming feelings, or help us with logical thinking. We can get stuck in a negative cycle, or have a deep sense of being lost, alone, different or unsure of who we are. There maybe something current that you are struggling with and need space to talk about, or there might be something historical you would like help to understand. As a relational practitioner I believe that a safe and supportive environment is an important part of the healing process and will form the foundations of our work together.
Hello, and welcome to my page. Life can be difficult at times and we may need someone to talk to about our overwhelming feelings, or help us with logical thinking. We can get stuck in a negative cycle, or have a deep sense of being lost, alone, different or unsure of who we are. There maybe something current that you are struggling with and need space to talk about, or there might be something historical you would like help to understand. As a relational practitioner I believe that a safe and supportive environment is an important part of the healing process and will form the foundations of our work together.
Asking for help can be a monumental decision that requires a lot of courage. Finding the right therapist can be an equally difficult task. A therapeutic relationship needs to feel safe and collaborative, as it can serve as a foundation for healing.
Asking for help can be a monumental decision that requires a lot of courage. Finding the right therapist can be an equally difficult task. A therapeutic relationship needs to feel safe and collaborative, as it can serve as a foundation for healing.
The decision to seek counselling, for you or your child, can be nerve-wracking. Sometimes things happen in our lives that make us feel broken or as if we’ve lost our sense of identity. We might feel like we will never feel okay again. Counselling is focused on the client's emotional journey, with their feelings at the heart of it. Working in a safe and non-judgemental space that offers acceptance and care can help my clients connect with their true selves and find their inner strength. If that’s what you feel you or your child needs, please look through this profile to see if I can help.
The decision to seek counselling, for you or your child, can be nerve-wracking. Sometimes things happen in our lives that make us feel broken or as if we’ve lost our sense of identity. We might feel like we will never feel okay again. Counselling is focused on the client's emotional journey, with their feelings at the heart of it. Working in a safe and non-judgemental space that offers acceptance and care can help my clients connect with their true selves and find their inner strength. If that’s what you feel you or your child needs, please look through this profile to see if I can help.
My aim is to help my clients live more fulfilling and positive lives. I offer a safe space where they can share their problems and receive support. Clients are met with warmth, acceptance and positivity, and their challenges are listened to and properly understood. I offer both individual and couples counselling. With individual clients, we will work to understand the origins of current challenges – like anxiety, negative thinking and depression – and develop better coping mechanisms. With relationship counselling, I help the couple to reconnect and build a stronger, healthier and sustainable relationship.
My aim is to help my clients live more fulfilling and positive lives. I offer a safe space where they can share their problems and receive support. Clients are met with warmth, acceptance and positivity, and their challenges are listened to and properly understood. I offer both individual and couples counselling. With individual clients, we will work to understand the origins of current challenges – like anxiety, negative thinking and depression – and develop better coping mechanisms. With relationship counselling, I help the couple to reconnect and build a stronger, healthier and sustainable relationship.
If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or lost, I am here to offer a safe and non-judgmental space to talk and make sense of anything that stops you from building a life worth living. I am an HCPC registered Chartered Clinical Psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I have experience working with young people, adults, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds across a range of different settings, including community mental health teams, inpatient units, crisis teams, and specialist services within the NHS.
If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or lost, I am here to offer a safe and non-judgmental space to talk and make sense of anything that stops you from building a life worth living. I am an HCPC registered Chartered Clinical Psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I have experience working with young people, adults, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds across a range of different settings, including community mental health teams, inpatient units, crisis teams, and specialist services within the NHS.
I am an experienced and qualified counsellor and psychotherapist. I offer therapy in a supportive but also challenging environment to encourage exploration and understanding of your personal issues. During the process you will be listened to and I will provide insight into what is happening. Sadly there is no magic fix, I can't prescribe pills or potions or tell you what to do. I have experience counselling in private practice, the NHS and charities. This has given me a variety of experience working with a wide range of people with many different issues.
I am an experienced and qualified counsellor and psychotherapist. I offer therapy in a supportive but also challenging environment to encourage exploration and understanding of your personal issues. During the process you will be listened to and I will provide insight into what is happening. Sadly there is no magic fix, I can't prescribe pills or potions or tell you what to do. I have experience counselling in private practice, the NHS and charities. This has given me a variety of experience working with a wide range of people with many different issues.
I'm passionate about helping you work on the things getting in the way of living the life you want. I'm used to working with a range of complex difficulties, like anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders and relationship difficulties. It’s important that you can feel safe with me, and I have an affirming approach to therapy, particularly around gender, sexuality and neurodivergence. I love working with individuals and couples who are in non-heteronormative and non-monogamous relationships and are looking for a safe, accepting space to explore dynamics and difficulties.
I'm passionate about helping you work on the things getting in the way of living the life you want. I'm used to working with a range of complex difficulties, like anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders and relationship difficulties. It’s important that you can feel safe with me, and I have an affirming approach to therapy, particularly around gender, sexuality and neurodivergence. I love working with individuals and couples who are in non-heteronormative and non-monogamous relationships and are looking for a safe, accepting space to explore dynamics and difficulties.
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.
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.
I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist with extensive experience, having worked in mental health services for 20 years. I integrate a range of modalities into my work, and believe the therapeutic relationship to be an important catalyst for change. I have specialised in child and adolescent work, as well as complex mental health in adults.
I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist with extensive experience, having worked in mental health services for 20 years. I integrate a range of modalities into my work, and believe the therapeutic relationship to be an important catalyst for change. I have specialised in child and adolescent work, as well as complex mental health in adults.
I am interested in working with you to further your goals and improve the quality of your life. I am especially interested in men's issues or working with people who want to incorporate their spiritual, religious or philosophical perspective into the work. Our conversations will lead to better self-understanding, new ideas and an opportunity to shift perspective, ultimately leading to more contentment in life and more adaptive behaviours. The work is done at an easy pace with no coercion. You are the expert on your own life and you can set the agenda.
I am interested in working with you to further your goals and improve the quality of your life. I am especially interested in men's issues or working with people who want to incorporate their spiritual, religious or philosophical perspective into the work. Our conversations will lead to better self-understanding, new ideas and an opportunity to shift perspective, ultimately leading to more contentment in life and more adaptive behaviours. The work is done at an easy pace with no coercion. You are the expert on your own life and you can set the agenda.
You may feel stuck — in your emotions, your relationships, or your sense of self — and you're ready to explore what’s beneath the surface. You may be struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, or patterns rooted in early experiences that still shape your present. What you want is clarity, understanding, and a safe, non-judgmental space to untangle your thoughts and feelings. Together, we work toward self-awareness, healthier relationships, and a deeper sense of resilience and authenticity.
You may feel stuck — in your emotions, your relationships, or your sense of self — and you're ready to explore what’s beneath the surface. You may be struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, or patterns rooted in early experiences that still shape your present. What you want is clarity, understanding, and a safe, non-judgmental space to untangle your thoughts and feelings. Together, we work toward self-awareness, healthier relationships, and a deeper sense of resilience and authenticity.
As a fully qualified and experienced psychotherapeutic integrative counsellor, I specialise in helping individuals navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, addiction, PTSD, bereavement, stress, loneliness, social anxiety, panic attacks, neurodiversity, adult diagnoses, suicidal thoughts, and the aftermath of abuse.
Life can be complex. Feelings of anxiety, loneliness, depression, loss, trauma, and other challenges may arise. Whether you're grappling with identity, life direction, or family issues, I offer a space where we can examine these issues together. In our work, I offer a relational partnership characterised by collaboration, openness, and honesty. This partnership is essential to our journey of exploration and understanding. Through compassionate dialogue, you can delve into aspects of yourself and your relationships that may be difficult to address in day to day life.
As a fully qualified and experienced psychotherapeutic integrative counsellor, I specialise in helping individuals navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, addiction, PTSD, bereavement, stress, loneliness, social anxiety, panic attacks, neurodiversity, adult diagnoses, suicidal thoughts, and the aftermath of abuse.
Life can be complex. Feelings of anxiety, loneliness, depression, loss, trauma, and other challenges may arise. Whether you're grappling with identity, life direction, or family issues, I offer a space where we can examine these issues together. In our work, I offer a relational partnership characterised by collaboration, openness, and honesty. This partnership is essential to our journey of exploration and understanding. Through compassionate dialogue, you can delve into aspects of yourself and your relationships that may be difficult to address in day to day life.
My clients have told me that they valued the warmth and acceptance I show in my sessions, which is something I am intensely proud of. Other feedback also highlighted my skills at explaining the rationale behind therapy - helping translate scientific research and therapeutic models into practical skills that make sense for your own situation and context. New clients have fed back to me that I was especially warm and welcoming, helping to normalise and validate difficulties that they have been struggling with. Clients who have experienced therapy before said that I was able to bring insight and understanding to therapy.
My clients have told me that they valued the warmth and acceptance I show in my sessions, which is something I am intensely proud of. Other feedback also highlighted my skills at explaining the rationale behind therapy - helping translate scientific research and therapeutic models into practical skills that make sense for your own situation and context. New clients have fed back to me that I was especially warm and welcoming, helping to normalise and validate difficulties that they have been struggling with. Clients who have experienced therapy before said that I was able to bring insight and understanding to therapy.
Your teenager or young person may be struggling with big emotions, anxiety, shutdowns or explosive behaviour that spill into and affect daily life. School/college/university, friendships, routines, self-care, personal safety or independence feel hard to sustain. You may feel worried, exhausted, or unsure how to help. You want your child to feel calmer, more confident, and able to participate in everyday life — not just cope, but thrive. You’re looking for support that deeply understands mental health, perhaps neurodiversity, and the pressures young people face today, to equip them with the understanding and tools they need.
Your teenager or young person may be struggling with big emotions, anxiety, shutdowns or explosive behaviour that spill into and affect daily life. School/college/university, friendships, routines, self-care, personal safety or independence feel hard to sustain. You may feel worried, exhausted, or unsure how to help. You want your child to feel calmer, more confident, and able to participate in everyday life — not just cope, but thrive. You’re looking for support that deeply understands mental health, perhaps neurodiversity, and the pressures young people face today, to equip them with the understanding and tools they need.
I am a compassionate, authentic clinical psychologist with a wealth of knowledge about all things mental health. I strive to create a safe space to nurture understanding, generate acceptance, and empower change through evidence based psychological services. I only offer therapy that has a strong evidence base and that which is recommended by NICE Guidelines. This means you have access to the best psychological interventions. I am qualified to assess and diagnose Autism and ADHD as part of a multidisciplinary team, and I can adapt psychological therapy for neurodiversity.
I am a compassionate, authentic clinical psychologist with a wealth of knowledge about all things mental health. I strive to create a safe space to nurture understanding, generate acceptance, and empower change through evidence based psychological services. I only offer therapy that has a strong evidence base and that which is recommended by NICE Guidelines. This means you have access to the best psychological interventions. I am qualified to assess and diagnose Autism and ADHD as part of a multidisciplinary team, and I can adapt psychological therapy for neurodiversity.
The counselling process is very individual, we all have our own experiences and life view. I offer a safe and non judgemental space for my clients, to explore what brings you to counselling.
A space where old ways of thinking and feeling can be examined, perhaps old patterns of behaviour no longer feel good to you? Are relationships becoming destructive? Are your boundaries being broken? You may have experinced a loss or a life changing event and need support and space to unpick and understand where you are now.
The counselling process is very individual, we all have our own experiences and life view. I offer a safe and non judgemental space for my clients, to explore what brings you to counselling.
A space where old ways of thinking and feeling can be examined, perhaps old patterns of behaviour no longer feel good to you? Are relationships becoming destructive? Are your boundaries being broken? You may have experinced a loss or a life changing event and need support and space to unpick and understand where you are now.
I’m an experienced, qualified and fully registered psychotherapeutic integrative counsellor specialising in work with both individuals & couples. I care deeply about providing a safe space for the exploration of experiences, feelings and thoughts and my integrative training means I call upon a breadth of well-researched and supported approaches and seek to establish a therapeutic relationship which will enable us to work together, side by side, on what you choose to bring to your sessions. Individual sessions are 50 minutes on a weekly basis. Couples sessions are 90 minutes fortnightly.
I’m an experienced, qualified and fully registered psychotherapeutic integrative counsellor specialising in work with both individuals & couples. I care deeply about providing a safe space for the exploration of experiences, feelings and thoughts and my integrative training means I call upon a breadth of well-researched and supported approaches and seek to establish a therapeutic relationship which will enable us to work together, side by side, on what you choose to bring to your sessions. Individual sessions are 50 minutes on a weekly basis. Couples sessions are 90 minutes fortnightly.
I believe our relationship is central to the work. I believe healing happens through a safe, respectful, and genuine connection. Our relationship isn’t just a background to the work, it’s an important part of the therapy itself.
I don’t believe one single approach fits everyone. I draw from different therapeutic approaches to suit your individual needs.
I also believe our past experiences influence how we think, feel, and relate. Together we can explore these deeper layers and patterns shaping your life at a pace that feels safe, supporting real and lasting change.
I believe our relationship is central to the work. I believe healing happens through a safe, respectful, and genuine connection. Our relationship isn’t just a background to the work, it’s an important part of the therapy itself.
I don’t believe one single approach fits everyone. I draw from different therapeutic approaches to suit your individual needs.
I also believe our past experiences influence how we think, feel, and relate. Together we can explore these deeper layers and patterns shaping your life at a pace that feels safe, supporting real and lasting change.
I offer a warm, safe, grounded and supportive space where we can be curious about the difficulties you are currently facing, in order to gain a new and deeper understanding of them. We will work to understand the challenges of the present and their relationship with the past, in order to alleviate symptoms of distress, anxiety and depression and improve your sense of well-being. As you gain more insight into your difficulties you may feel more empowered to move forwards in your life. My breadth of training and experience enables me to tailor my practice in a way that feels the most helpful and suited to your needs and interest.
I offer a warm, safe, grounded and supportive space where we can be curious about the difficulties you are currently facing, in order to gain a new and deeper understanding of them. We will work to understand the challenges of the present and their relationship with the past, in order to alleviate symptoms of distress, anxiety and depression and improve your sense of well-being. As you gain more insight into your difficulties you may feel more empowered to move forwards in your life. My breadth of training and experience enables me to tailor my practice in a way that feels the most helpful and suited to your needs and interest.
Have you lost your way, your purpose, your spark? You may be in a dark place and feel there is no way out.
I have been a psychotherapeutic counsellor for 10 years, specialising in anxiety, trauma and abuse, attachment issues, low-self esteem and anxiety. My method is to create a very safe and understanding space, listening deeply and reflecting - sometimes gently challenging - what I see and hear.
The aim is to help build a clearer picture of who you are and who you want to be, inviting change, resilience, compassion and self-awareness. I also offer tools that might help, including writing, narrative therapy and hypnotherapy.
Have you lost your way, your purpose, your spark? You may be in a dark place and feel there is no way out.
I have been a psychotherapeutic counsellor for 10 years, specialising in anxiety, trauma and abuse, attachment issues, low-self esteem and anxiety. My method is to create a very safe and understanding space, listening deeply and reflecting - sometimes gently challenging - what I see and hear.
The aim is to help build a clearer picture of who you are and who you want to be, inviting change, resilience, compassion and self-awareness. I also offer tools that might help, including writing, narrative therapy and hypnotherapy.
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Suicidal Ideation Counsellors
How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?
Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioural therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.
Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.
Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?
The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.