Career Guidance Counselling in Oxford
I am a transformational life and career coach: I change lives, and I am passionate about what I do.
I am passionate about helping people to live their lives fully, with no exception. Katy was a recent client and sums my work up perfectly. 'Over the years I have tried counselling with different therapists but could never find anyone suited to my needs until I was introduced to Lottie. My sessions with Lottie have literally been life changing.' - Katy
I am a transformational life and career coach: I change lives, and I am passionate about what I do.
I am passionate about helping people to live their lives fully, with no exception. Katy was a recent client and sums my work up perfectly. 'Over the years I have tried counselling with different therapists but could never find anyone suited to my needs until I was introduced to Lottie. My sessions with Lottie have literally been life changing.' - Katy
I offer counselling and therapeutic coaching. Clients will come to me with a range of problems and often feel some confusion and simply need to talk. In our work we will clarify the problem and see what is most challenging for you at the present time. We will discover where this confusion arises in the body and mind and begin to understand where it began: Perhaps this has been triggered in the past: by an environment, people, a person, upbringing etc. The work we do is compassionate and kind. My purpose is to help you find your way out of the confusion and suffering, so you can find purpose, meaning and peace in your life.
I offer counselling and therapeutic coaching. Clients will come to me with a range of problems and often feel some confusion and simply need to talk. In our work we will clarify the problem and see what is most challenging for you at the present time. We will discover where this confusion arises in the body and mind and begin to understand where it began: Perhaps this has been triggered in the past: by an environment, people, a person, upbringing etc. The work we do is compassionate and kind. My purpose is to help you find your way out of the confusion and suffering, so you can find purpose, meaning and peace in your life.
I am dedicated to making therapy feel more accessible and less scary. I know it can be difficult to make that first step and to move forward and learn to trust a therapist. I try to work in a way that is sensitive to individual need and preference, as well as being open to constructive criticism from clients so that I can better serve them. I want therapy with me to be a positive experience for you.
I am dedicated to making therapy feel more accessible and less scary. I know it can be difficult to make that first step and to move forward and learn to trust a therapist. I try to work in a way that is sensitive to individual need and preference, as well as being open to constructive criticism from clients so that I can better serve them. I want therapy with me to be a positive experience for you.
Areas clients and I have successfully worked in: stress, anxiety and depression, relationships, menopause and peri-menopause, coping with injury and chronic pain, Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD), international re-settlement, problems with confidence, over-thinking, preparing for interviews and auditions, creative blocks, interpersonal difficulties at work, major life and career changes.
I incorporate a range of therapeutic approaches from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to Jungian Psychoanalysis in short and long term therapy. Originally trained as a psychologist and I am licensed to provide a personality profile Myers Briggs Personality Indicator (M.B.T.I.). I have also been an international performer and teacher for over 25 years.
Areas clients and I have successfully worked in: stress, anxiety and depression, relationships, menopause and peri-menopause, coping with injury and chronic pain, Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD), international re-settlement, problems with confidence, over-thinking, preparing for interviews and auditions, creative blocks, interpersonal difficulties at work, major life and career changes.
I incorporate a range of therapeutic approaches from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to Jungian Psychoanalysis in short and long term therapy. Originally trained as a psychologist and I am licensed to provide a personality profile Myers Briggs Personality Indicator (M.B.T.I.). I have also been an international performer and teacher for over 25 years.
I work with individuals and couples from a range of backgrounds.
I have a particular interest in:
-Exploring how early life experiences may be affecting you in the present.
-Supporting men with personal, family, role, life challenges.
-Helping couples reconnect and strengthen their relationships.
My aim is to help you build a stronger, more compassionate relationship with yourself, which can in turn improve your connections with others and the world around you.
I will be supportive in helping you meet yourself, connect with your potential, and align with what YOUR specific aims might be
I work with individuals and couples from a range of backgrounds.
I have a particular interest in:
-Exploring how early life experiences may be affecting you in the present.
-Supporting men with personal, family, role, life challenges.
-Helping couples reconnect and strengthen their relationships.
My aim is to help you build a stronger, more compassionate relationship with yourself, which can in turn improve your connections with others and the world around you.
I will be supportive in helping you meet yourself, connect with your potential, and align with what YOUR specific aims might be
I am an integrative psychotherapist with a primary training in Psychosynthesis and secondary trainings in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Certified Practitioner), Internal Family Systems Psychotherapy (Levels 1-2) and EMDR (Levels 1-3). Drawing on the body, long history with Buddhist psychology and meditation practice, and over 12 years experience working with complex trauma in therapeutic communities in the NHS and the prison system, I work to help people reframe mental health difficulties as psychospiritual opportunities to deepen our relationships and maximise our potential.
I am an integrative psychotherapist with a primary training in Psychosynthesis and secondary trainings in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Certified Practitioner), Internal Family Systems Psychotherapy (Levels 1-2) and EMDR (Levels 1-3). Drawing on the body, long history with Buddhist psychology and meditation practice, and over 12 years experience working with complex trauma in therapeutic communities in the NHS and the prison system, I work to help people reframe mental health difficulties as psychospiritual opportunities to deepen our relationships and maximise our potential.
As a counselor, my focus is on creating a safe, compassionate space where you can openly explore and work through the challenges that are impacting your emotional well-being. I understand that life can be overwhelming at times, and navigating feelings of anxiety, stress, or uncertainty can leave you feeling stuck. Whether you’re dealing with relationship issues, a major life transition, or struggling with self-esteem and personal growth, my role is to support you through these struggles with empathy and understanding.
As a counselor, my focus is on creating a safe, compassionate space where you can openly explore and work through the challenges that are impacting your emotional well-being. I understand that life can be overwhelming at times, and navigating feelings of anxiety, stress, or uncertainty can leave you feeling stuck. Whether you’re dealing with relationship issues, a major life transition, or struggling with self-esteem and personal growth, my role is to support you through these struggles with empathy and understanding.
People often come to therapy when a difficulty has started to affect how they feel, relate, work, or see themselves. Alongside my private practice, I work in the facial palsy field and draw on experience in craniofacial and facial palsy services, as well as staff support. As an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist and CBT Therapist, I have a particular interest in visible difference, health-related difficulties, and supporting NHS and healthcare staff affected by workplace stress, burnout, moral stress, pressure and return-to-work concerns.
People often come to therapy when a difficulty has started to affect how they feel, relate, work, or see themselves. Alongside my private practice, I work in the facial palsy field and draw on experience in craniofacial and facial palsy services, as well as staff support. As an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist and CBT Therapist, I have a particular interest in visible difference, health-related difficulties, and supporting NHS and healthcare staff affected by workplace stress, burnout, moral stress, pressure and return-to-work concerns.
Our clinic offers evidence-based psychological therapies. We provide a confidential space where individuals can explore emotional difficulties that may be longstanding, complex, or resistant to change. Informed by relational models that emphasise the therapeutic relationship as a dynamic, co-created process, our work supports meaningful, lasting change through sustained attention to the deeper layers of the mind. This integrative approach is supported by a growing body of clinical research demonstrating its effectiveness, especially in complex or chronic cases, with benefits that often continue beyond the duration of therapy.
Our clinic offers evidence-based psychological therapies. We provide a confidential space where individuals can explore emotional difficulties that may be longstanding, complex, or resistant to change. Informed by relational models that emphasise the therapeutic relationship as a dynamic, co-created process, our work supports meaningful, lasting change through sustained attention to the deeper layers of the mind. This integrative approach is supported by a growing body of clinical research demonstrating its effectiveness, especially in complex or chronic cases, with benefits that often continue beyond the duration of therapy.
I offer therapy for people who feel stuck in patterns they can’t seem to shift, especially if you’ve already spent a lot of time trying to understand yourself.
I won’t just sit and nod, I’ll ask questions, reflect what I notice, and challenge you where it feels helpful. The aim is to build a shared understanding of what’s going on for you, while also finding practical ways forward.
I work with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions, focusing on understanding patterns that may be holding you back.
I offer therapy for people who feel stuck in patterns they can’t seem to shift, especially if you’ve already spent a lot of time trying to understand yourself.
I won’t just sit and nod, I’ll ask questions, reflect what I notice, and challenge you where it feels helpful. The aim is to build a shared understanding of what’s going on for you, while also finding practical ways forward.
I work with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions, focusing on understanding patterns that may be holding you back.
Often, individual difficulties are accompanied by the challenges of daily life, which make each person’s experience different and their therapeutic needs unique. Through short or long term therapy, I aim to support meaningful change in areas you would like to work on, with an understanding of the wider picture of how these issues may feature in daily life.
Often, individual difficulties are accompanied by the challenges of daily life, which make each person’s experience different and their therapeutic needs unique. Through short or long term therapy, I aim to support meaningful change in areas you would like to work on, with an understanding of the wider picture of how these issues may feature in daily 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.
I offer short or longer term help. I work both online and as a walk and talk counsellor on Port Meadow in Oxford. I welcome clients from different cultures and backgrounds and I also work as a counsellor for a local refugee charity. I grew up in the Netherlands, Sweden and the US and then lived in Namibia, Kenya and Togo before settling in Oxford in 2001.
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.
I offer short or longer term help. I work both online and as a walk and talk counsellor on Port Meadow in Oxford. I welcome clients from different cultures and backgrounds and I also work as a counsellor for a local refugee charity. I grew up in the Netherlands, Sweden and the US and then lived in Namibia, Kenya and Togo before settling in Oxford in 2001.
Thinking about your next career step?
Making that next step, dealing with anxiety, building confidence, career transitions setting new goals, money issues, parenting, dealing with a stressful relationship? fulfilling dreams and aspirations, getting your life in shape through health and physical well-being. More and more I'm working with men on a whole range of matters.
Thinking about your next career step?
Making that next step, dealing with anxiety, building confidence, career transitions setting new goals, money issues, parenting, dealing with a stressful relationship? fulfilling dreams and aspirations, getting your life in shape through health and physical well-being. More and more I'm working with men on a whole range of matters.
I'm Owen, a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years’ experience in the NHS.
We all go through tougher chapters from time to time and can get caught up struggling with stress, anxiety or low mood. Sometimes we need support to navigate problems in relationships or the emotional impact of physical illness, ageing or loss. I take a compassionate and collaborative approach to help my clients deal with such issues, aiming to empower them to develop skills that they can draw upon for the rest of their lives.
I work in partnership with clients from our first contact in order to tailor my approach to suit your needs and preferences.
I'm Owen, a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years’ experience in the NHS.
We all go through tougher chapters from time to time and can get caught up struggling with stress, anxiety or low mood. Sometimes we need support to navigate problems in relationships or the emotional impact of physical illness, ageing or loss. I take a compassionate and collaborative approach to help my clients deal with such issues, aiming to empower them to develop skills that they can draw upon for the rest of their lives.
I work in partnership with clients from our first contact in order to tailor my approach to suit your needs and preferences.
I am a Hypnotherapist and Rapid Transformational Therapist (RTT), trained by Marisa Peer, as well as an experienced medical doctor and life and careers coach. I have worked in the NHS and private sector for many years. I would be delighted to help you overcome whatever is causing you pain and holding you back from being your being your best self. I offer RTT alone, or in combination with coaching for further great results, putting your new understanding from RTT into practice in your relationships, work and home life.
I am a Hypnotherapist and Rapid Transformational Therapist (RTT), trained by Marisa Peer, as well as an experienced medical doctor and life and careers coach. I have worked in the NHS and private sector for many years. I would be delighted to help you overcome whatever is causing you pain and holding you back from being your being your best self. I offer RTT alone, or in combination with coaching for further great results, putting your new understanding from RTT into practice in your relationships, work and home life.
If you are looking for someone to really listen to what you have to say in a non-judgemental way as well as being able to make suggestions for healthy responses, I think I could be the person you are looking for. With over eighteen years as a therapist and over twenty-five years membership of the British Psychological Society (with a degree in psychology and masters in cognitive science) I have the knowledge and experience to offer a high level service.
NB I also see BUPA clients and can offer online and walking therapy too.
If you are looking for someone to really listen to what you have to say in a non-judgemental way as well as being able to make suggestions for healthy responses, I think I could be the person you are looking for. With over eighteen years as a therapist and over twenty-five years membership of the British Psychological Society (with a degree in psychology and masters in cognitive science) I have the knowledge and experience to offer a high level service.
NB I also see BUPA clients and can offer online and walking therapy too.
Hello, I'm Patrick. I am an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist and a member of the Association of Clinical Psychologists. I hold a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Oxford. I am Co-director of Psychology Oxford. We offer psychological support for children, young people and adults from our practice in North Oxford. Our Clinical, Coaching, and neuropsychologists work using a a range of psychological modalities, including CBT, Mindfulness, and other talking therapies. We are person-centred with a focus on alleviating a range of psychological difficulties that keep us from living our best life.
Hello, I'm Patrick. I am an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist and a member of the Association of Clinical Psychologists. I hold a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Oxford. I am Co-director of Psychology Oxford. We offer psychological support for children, young people and adults from our practice in North Oxford. Our Clinical, Coaching, and neuropsychologists work using a a range of psychological modalities, including CBT, Mindfulness, and other talking therapies. We are person-centred with a focus on alleviating a range of psychological difficulties that keep us from living our best life.
Difficulties at work or with your career or just feeling stuck or in life crisis
If you look 'together' on the outside but still feel part of you is stuck in survival. If you have done a lot of work already and still feel something is missing or doesn't feel right this is for you. That missing part shows up as holding you back at work, in your business or in your relationships. You are wondering why you still react in ways and with patterns that repeat when you know better: that is the past trauma is running the show. As a trauma resolution psychologist and coach I help you rewire the impact of past trauma so you can finally fully inhabit a thriving identity.
Difficulties at work or with your career or just feeling stuck or in life crisis
If you look 'together' on the outside but still feel part of you is stuck in survival. If you have done a lot of work already and still feel something is missing or doesn't feel right this is for you. That missing part shows up as holding you back at work, in your business or in your relationships. You are wondering why you still react in ways and with patterns that repeat when you know better: that is the past trauma is running the show. As a trauma resolution psychologist and coach I help you rewire the impact of past trauma so you can finally fully inhabit a thriving identity.
I am a BPS Chartered and HCPC-registered Counselling and Clinical Psychologist, and an Integrative Psychotherapist. I offer a therapeutic space for individuals wishing to engage in reflective, in-depth work—particularly those drawn to exploring their inner life through symbolic, relational, and cultural lenses.
My approach is integrative, drawing on relational psychoanalysis, depth psychology, and cultural-psychological theory. I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, identity dilemmas, and relational challenges—as well as those seeking to make deeper sense of their emotional experience, life direction or patterns of relating.
I am a BPS Chartered and HCPC-registered Counselling and Clinical Psychologist, and an Integrative Psychotherapist. I offer a therapeutic space for individuals wishing to engage in reflective, in-depth work—particularly those drawn to exploring their inner life through symbolic, relational, and cultural lenses.
My approach is integrative, drawing on relational psychoanalysis, depth psychology, and cultural-psychological theory. I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, identity dilemmas, and relational challenges—as well as those seeking to make deeper sense of their emotional experience, life direction or patterns of relating.
Maybe you are struggling with self esteem or performance anxiety, not sure what direction to take your career, injured or lacking motivation, facing a setback or caught up in difficult thoughts and feelings that stop you from performing to your best.
Having worked in elite and grassroots sport, and as a leader in business, I have seen the transformative impact that comes from learning skills to handle difficult thoughts and feelings more effectively, so they have less impact and influence over you.
Maybe you are struggling with self esteem or performance anxiety, not sure what direction to take your career, injured or lacking motivation, facing a setback or caught up in difficult thoughts and feelings that stop you from performing to your best.
Having worked in elite and grassroots sport, and as a leader in business, I have seen the transformative impact that comes from learning skills to handle difficult thoughts and feelings more effectively, so they have less impact and influence over you.
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Career Guidance Counsellors
How do I know if I need career counselling?
Determining whether a career counsellor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counselling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counsellor.
Who can benefit from career counselling?
Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counselling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counselling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counsellor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counselling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.
How long does career counselling typically last?
The length of career counselling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counselling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counsellor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.
How to prepare for career counselling?
Clients can prepare for career counselling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counsellor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counsellor, particularly if the career counsellor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counselling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.