Counselling in Headington, Oxford

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Sophie Phipps
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Headington, Oxford OX3
I have significant experience working with teenagers facing mental and emotional health challenges, particularly young victims of crime. My approach is centered on helping young people feel safe within themselves and the world around them. Having mentored students at Oxford University for five years, I also offer a mentoring service when appropriate. I work uniquely with each individual, and with a deep understanding of family dynamics, I always consider the wider family context in supporting an individual’s growth and well-being.
I have significant experience working with teenagers facing mental and emotional health challenges, particularly young victims of crime. My approach is centered on helping young people feel safe within themselves and the world around them. Having mentored students at Oxford University for five years, I also offer a mentoring service when appropriate. I work uniquely with each individual, and with a deep understanding of family dynamics, I always consider the wider family context in supporting an individual’s growth and well-being.
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Guy Turton
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Headington, Oxford OX3
Reviewers and seekers like yourself might be uncertain about what therapy is. You might imagine it's like going to see the doctor to get a plan to be fixed or you may imagine Therapy to be more like a craft/art/magic. Or something else. I don't have fixed ideas about what you bring, how you bring it and what sort of person you might be. I'm not sure what you want, but i'm interested to start exploring it together with you. You may not know what you want and thats ok too. It is ok to reach out from a position of not knowing and uncertainty. Sitting a room together will give you a lot of information.
Reviewers and seekers like yourself might be uncertain about what therapy is. You might imagine it's like going to see the doctor to get a plan to be fixed or you may imagine Therapy to be more like a craft/art/magic. Or something else. I don't have fixed ideas about what you bring, how you bring it and what sort of person you might be. I'm not sure what you want, but i'm interested to start exploring it together with you. You may not know what you want and thats ok too. It is ok to reach out from a position of not knowing and uncertainty. Sitting a room together will give you a lot of information.
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David Soward
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Headington, Oxford OX3
We can all find our lives get difficult as events and emotions come and go: these are often left unprocessed until we give ourselves time to think and talk about them. You may be very unhappy or may just be feeling some discontent, or at a crossroads, lacking motivation or direction. My aim is to help you explore all or any area of your life and work out what the future might hold. W H Auden, in his poem in memory of Sigmund Freud, referred to 'a world he changed / simply by looking back with no false regrets'; like him, having explored both the past and the present, I hope you will feel 'able to approach the Future as a friend'.
We can all find our lives get difficult as events and emotions come and go: these are often left unprocessed until we give ourselves time to think and talk about them. You may be very unhappy or may just be feeling some discontent, or at a crossroads, lacking motivation or direction. My aim is to help you explore all or any area of your life and work out what the future might hold. W H Auden, in his poem in memory of Sigmund Freud, referred to 'a world he changed / simply by looking back with no false regrets'; like him, having explored both the past and the present, I hope you will feel 'able to approach the Future as a friend'.
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Emile Perkins
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Headington, Oxford OX3
Seeking therapy can be a confusing process; one complicated by the fact that many come during a time of crisis. I provide a supportive, confidential space where we can think openly, free of judgement, about different aspects of you and your life. I offer psychodynamic counselling and psychotherapy, both once and twice a week at a private clinic in Headington, Oxford.
Seeking therapy can be a confusing process; one complicated by the fact that many come during a time of crisis. I provide a supportive, confidential space where we can think openly, free of judgement, about different aspects of you and your life. I offer psychodynamic counselling and psychotherapy, both once and twice a week at a private clinic in Headington, Oxford.
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Annabelle Joy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Headington, Oxford OX33
I am an experienced CBT psychotherapist. My approach combines the warmth of person-centered therapy with the practical tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I strive to understand your unique experiences and emotions in our sessions. I offer a judgment-free space where you can feel valued and safe and work to build a genuine and therapeutic relationship. CBT Techniques use evidence-based strategies to help you reshape thought patterns and behaviors and to understand your emotions. Together, we'll explore new perspectives and develop effective coping strategies, empowering you to transform your thoughts and to achieve your goals.
I am an experienced CBT psychotherapist. My approach combines the warmth of person-centered therapy with the practical tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I strive to understand your unique experiences and emotions in our sessions. I offer a judgment-free space where you can feel valued and safe and work to build a genuine and therapeutic relationship. CBT Techniques use evidence-based strategies to help you reshape thought patterns and behaviors and to understand your emotions. Together, we'll explore new perspectives and develop effective coping strategies, empowering you to transform your thoughts and to achieve your goals.
01865 638059 View 01865 638059
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Mike Sands
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP
Headington, Oxford OX3
I provide a safe therapeutic space in which the problems and mysteries of being human can be explored respectfully and creatively. My aim is to bring insight and understanding to the challenges in your life, facilitating growth and change. My approach is collaborative but you would remain in control, determining the pace of therapy, the material you bring, when and how we address deeply painful or traumatic issues, the duration of your therapy and eventually how we end it. ​
I provide a safe therapeutic space in which the problems and mysteries of being human can be explored respectfully and creatively. My aim is to bring insight and understanding to the challenges in your life, facilitating growth and change. My approach is collaborative but you would remain in control, determining the pace of therapy, the material you bring, when and how we address deeply painful or traumatic issues, the duration of your therapy and eventually how we end it. ​
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Sharmila Kaduskar
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Headington, Oxford OX3
You may seem to the world to be successful, sure of yourself, and in control whilst feeling increasingly isolated as you battle, perhaps in secret, with your fear, anxiety, loneliness or past. You may sense that part of you is hidden, maybe even from yourself, tripping you up when it matters most, that your life is not quite what you hoped or your choices are unfulfilling. You may wish to know your own heart, to be on your own side, and to be able engage authentically and meaningfully with your life. Working together we can listen out for your quiet inner voice, the one that already knows you and already knows how to be.
You may seem to the world to be successful, sure of yourself, and in control whilst feeling increasingly isolated as you battle, perhaps in secret, with your fear, anxiety, loneliness or past. You may sense that part of you is hidden, maybe even from yourself, tripping you up when it matters most, that your life is not quite what you hoped or your choices are unfulfilling. You may wish to know your own heart, to be on your own side, and to be able engage authentically and meaningfully with your life. Working together we can listen out for your quiet inner voice, the one that already knows you and already knows how to be.
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Triona McInerney
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hello and welcome to my page. If you have been looking for a therapist for a few days or weeks now, you have probably read many introductions and I know it can be hard to have a sense of what someone is really like and how it will be to work with them. I’ve tried to give a sense of my training and approach here but please don’t be afraid to email me with any questions or book an introductory call to get to know me better if you think that would help you in making a decision.
Hello and welcome to my page. If you have been looking for a therapist for a few days or weeks now, you have probably read many introductions and I know it can be hard to have a sense of what someone is really like and how it will be to work with them. I’ve tried to give a sense of my training and approach here but please don’t be afraid to email me with any questions or book an introductory call to get to know me better if you think that would help you in making a decision.
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Dr Natalie Cook
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
As a Clinical Psychologist and mother of two young children, I understand that the journey into parenthood can be a complex and emotional experience. Whether you’re expecting a child, adjusting to life with a new baby, or facing the unique stresses of having a baby in NICU, you don’t have to go through it alone. I offer specialist assessment and therapy to support you during the life-changing transition of parenthood. My specialist areas of interest include:
As a Clinical Psychologist and mother of two young children, I understand that the journey into parenthood can be a complex and emotional experience. Whether you’re expecting a child, adjusting to life with a new baby, or facing the unique stresses of having a baby in NICU, you don’t have to go through it alone. I offer specialist assessment and therapy to support you during the life-changing transition of parenthood. My specialist areas of interest include:
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Dr Caroline Caddy
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Hello, I am Caroline. I am a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with experience of working in a range of NHS settings with adults and children since 2013. I have experience of working with a wide range of mental health difficulties, including Eating Disorders, PTSD, Depression and Anxiety. I currently work as a Clinical Psychologist with adults in a NHS secondary care service. I specialise in working with those who struggle with complex trauma and complex emotional needs.
Hello, I am Caroline. I am a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with experience of working in a range of NHS settings with adults and children since 2013. I have experience of working with a wide range of mental health difficulties, including Eating Disorders, PTSD, Depression and Anxiety. I currently work as a Clinical Psychologist with adults in a NHS secondary care service. I specialise in working with those who struggle with complex trauma and complex emotional needs.
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Judy Potts
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Headington, Oxford OX3
Life can be hard at times; work can be stressful, relationships challenging and circumstances in the past and present can all affect our emotional health. Perhaps you struggle with anxiety or low mood or self esteem, or a life event has knocked you off course. When we're struggling it can be really helpful to speak with someone outside of our family and friends who can gently help you understand the why behind your feelings and behaviour; and offer the hope of change.
Life can be hard at times; work can be stressful, relationships challenging and circumstances in the past and present can all affect our emotional health. Perhaps you struggle with anxiety or low mood or self esteem, or a life event has knocked you off course. When we're struggling it can be really helpful to speak with someone outside of our family and friends who can gently help you understand the why behind your feelings and behaviour; and offer the hope of change.
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Melanie Kay
Counsellor, MBACP
Headington, Oxford OX3
Not accepting new clients
I am an integratively trained counsellor and clinical supervisor, and a registered member of BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). I support adults with a wide variety of presenting issues such as anxiety, bereavement, depression, work and relationship/family stress, self-harm, addiction, trauma, abuse, chronic pain and living with life-limiting illness. I welcome clients from diverse backgrounds.
I am an integratively trained counsellor and clinical supervisor, and a registered member of BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). I support adults with a wide variety of presenting issues such as anxiety, bereavement, depression, work and relationship/family stress, self-harm, addiction, trauma, abuse, chronic pain and living with life-limiting illness. I welcome clients from diverse backgrounds.
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Caroline Harrison
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Headington, Oxford OX3
Talking therapy is my vocation and professional passion. I am of dual heritage and have a background in languages: Communicating and listening are at the heart of my practice. My training was in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy at the Minster Centre. This approach draws from the major therapeutic schools of thought. I think about what you feel on many levels and help you to find your own understanding. Whatever you wish to share, I give you time to reflect. I also work relationally. This means that the trusting partnership we develop will allow you to notice how you relate to yourself and others.
Talking therapy is my vocation and professional passion. I am of dual heritage and have a background in languages: Communicating and listening are at the heart of my practice. My training was in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy at the Minster Centre. This approach draws from the major therapeutic schools of thought. I think about what you feel on many levels and help you to find your own understanding. Whatever you wish to share, I give you time to reflect. I also work relationally. This means that the trusting partnership we develop will allow you to notice how you relate to yourself and others.
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Andrew Wood
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Online Only
I am an integrative therapist, offering coaching, counselling and psychotherapy to adult clients via video or telephone. I work with individual clients and couples, and welcome clients from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender or disability. I aim to provide a professional and comfortable environment where you will feel welcome, where you can talk about your thoughts and feelings in confidence, achieve deeper insight into yourself, your problems and your life, and where you can identify and work towards making positive changes that will enhance your overall sense of wellbeing.
I am an integrative therapist, offering coaching, counselling and psychotherapy to adult clients via video or telephone. I work with individual clients and couples, and welcome clients from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender or disability. I aim to provide a professional and comfortable environment where you will feel welcome, where you can talk about your thoughts and feelings in confidence, achieve deeper insight into yourself, your problems and your life, and where you can identify and work towards making positive changes that will enhance your overall sense of wellbeing.
01865 537057 View 01865 537057
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Melike Guray
Verified Verified
Headington, Oxford OX3
I can help you if you are feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of life. You might be grappling with challenges such as anxiety, depression, or relationship issues. You seek a way out of your emotional and mental struggles, yearning to realize your true potential. Your deepest desire is to cultivate healthier and more meaningful relationships with yourself and others, ultimately leading a more fulfilling life. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), you aim to reconstruct your thoughts and emotions, enhancing your self-confidence and resilience. For you, CBT is a crucial tool in your journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
I can help you if you are feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of life. You might be grappling with challenges such as anxiety, depression, or relationship issues. You seek a way out of your emotional and mental struggles, yearning to realize your true potential. Your deepest desire is to cultivate healthier and more meaningful relationships with yourself and others, ultimately leading a more fulfilling life. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), you aim to reconstruct your thoughts and emotions, enhancing your self-confidence and resilience. For you, CBT is a crucial tool in your journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
020 3772 3393 View 020 3772 3393
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Dr Iona Naismith
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with people who want to take time to understand themselves and build skills that will support them for a lifetime. In therapy sessions, we’ll work together to understand current problems and how they came about, and find useful tools you can use long-term to solve them. I specialize in anxiety/worry, low mood, self-esteem, relationship issues, OCD, emotional dysregulation, and recovering from trauma. I love helping clients discover how their emotions work and build confidence in themselves and their relationships, to create more fulfilling and balanced lives.
I work with people who want to take time to understand themselves and build skills that will support them for a lifetime. In therapy sessions, we’ll work together to understand current problems and how they came about, and find useful tools you can use long-term to solve them. I specialize in anxiety/worry, low mood, self-esteem, relationship issues, OCD, emotional dysregulation, and recovering from trauma. I love helping clients discover how their emotions work and build confidence in themselves and their relationships, to create more fulfilling and balanced lives.
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Ray Allen
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
I won’t just sit and nod. We’ll talk openly, with real conversation, curiosity, and challenge when it’s helpful. I use psychoeducation not as lectures, but as tools to help us figure out what makes sense for you. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all process — it’s a conversation that evolves, grounded in trust and mutual understanding.
I won’t just sit and nod. We’ll talk openly, with real conversation, curiosity, and challenge when it’s helpful. I use psychoeducation not as lectures, but as tools to help us figure out what makes sense for you. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all process — it’s a conversation that evolves, grounded in trust and mutual understanding.
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Charlotta Nuboer-Cope
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Do you suffer from overwhelming feelings? I am an experienced integrative counsellor working with trauma - whether from conflict, abuse or other difficult life events. I am compassionate and my approach is warm, empathic and accepting. I work to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you feel able to open up and explore your life. I have experience working with clients who have complex PTSD, anxiety, depression and OCD as well as those with life problems due to bereavement, illness, job stress, parenting, difficult relationships and low self-esteem.
Do you suffer from overwhelming feelings? I am an experienced integrative counsellor working with trauma - whether from conflict, abuse or other difficult life events. I am compassionate and my approach is warm, empathic and accepting. I work to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you feel able to open up and explore your life. I have experience working with clients who have complex PTSD, anxiety, depression and OCD as well as those with life problems due to bereavement, illness, job stress, parenting, difficult relationships and low self-esteem.
01865 411245 View 01865 411245
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New Life Therapy - Sherene Charles
Counsellor, SNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Are you tired of going around the same old mountain? Counselling could be the first step in you experiencing the change you desire.
Are you tired of going around the same old mountain? Counselling could be the first step in you experiencing the change you desire.
01865 951480 View 01865 951480
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Alina Craciun
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Choosing a counsellor is a daunting task. Most of us use the same language to describe what we do and how we do it, making it even harder to decide. I have been there, and I learnt that choosing a few counsellors to have an initial meeting with, is a good place to start. This way, you get a flavour of how your work with that person will look like. I invite you to book a free exploratory session with me and decide afterwards if we are a good fit.
Choosing a counsellor is a daunting task. Most of us use the same language to describe what we do and how we do it, making it even harder to decide. I have been there, and I learnt that choosing a few counsellors to have an initial meeting with, is a good place to start. This way, you get a flavour of how your work with that person will look like. I invite you to book a free exploratory session with me and decide afterwards if we are a good fit.
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Number of Counsellors in Headington, Oxford

50+

Average cost per session

£68

Counsellors in Headington, Oxford who prioritize treating:

96% Anxiety
92% Self Esteem
89% Depression
89% Stress
85% Relationship Issues
75% Bereavement
62% Trauma and PTSD

Average years in practice

9 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

64% Aviva
55% AXA PPP
45% Vitality

How Counsellors in Headington, Oxford see their clients

79% In Person and Online
21% Online Only

Gender breakdown

67% Female
33% Male
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling

How can I find a therapist in Headington, Oxford?

Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, postcode, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.

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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?

Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are members of the main professional associations, mainly the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Most Psychologists in the directory are accredited members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and/or are registered in the Health and Care Professions Council (HPCP).

Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.

What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?

Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and experience that enable them to do so in the UK. Psychologists have earned a degree in psychology and many are members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and have completed a postgraduate qualification in a specialism. Counsellors and Psychotherapists are not required to have a psychology degree, but to belong to a professional organisation such as the BACP or UKCP, they are required to have completed a training course as well as clinical and supervision hours.

What type of therapy is right for me?

The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.

How much does therapy cost?

The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the UK could be between £30 - £60 when seeing a counsellor and £60 - £150 and up when seeing a clinical psychologist. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.

What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?

Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.

If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.

Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?

Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.

Is online therapy a good option?

Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.

Are therapy sessions confidential?

Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the BACP, the UKCP, or BPS are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there has been participation in a criminal act or act of terror, or if there is potential or known harm to the client or others, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.