Counselling for Seniors in Oxford
I am BABCP accredited CBT practitioner working for NHS and private clients, holding experiences across Health Psychology, Talking Therapies, Perinatal Psychiatry, Drug and Alcohol and Older Adults services.
Through online Cognitive Behaviour Therapy sessions I provide coping methods, discussions, discovery, and learning resources to support my clients to connect to their true selves. I came to the UK over 25 years ago, and fully established my personal life and a successful career in a foreign country. I brought up two children, whilst learning a new culture and language, which appeared to be, at the time, daunting tasks. This personal experience and my 15 years in the NHS, has enabled me to build on my further professional studies and therefore bring a deeper level of understanding resulting in exceptional therapeutic outcomes.
I am BABCP accredited CBT practitioner working for NHS and private clients, holding experiences across Health Psychology, Talking Therapies, Perinatal Psychiatry, Drug and Alcohol and Older Adults services.
Through online Cognitive Behaviour Therapy sessions I provide coping methods, discussions, discovery, and learning resources to support my clients to connect to their true selves. I came to the UK over 25 years ago, and fully established my personal life and a successful career in a foreign country. I brought up two children, whilst learning a new culture and language, which appeared to be, at the time, daunting tasks. This personal experience and my 15 years in the NHS, has enabled me to build on my further professional studies and therefore bring a deeper level of understanding resulting in exceptional therapeutic outcomes.
Are you feeling trapped in patterns of behaviour that made sense in the past but hold you back now? Perhaps you're constantly reliving traumatic experiences in your mind or body, or feeling shame, self-criticism, anger or anxiety that you can't seem to change. Together we'll notice the feelings, beliefs, sensations and memories that show up for you in each moment, and find ways you can respond to these feelings that leave you feeling calm, self-compassionate and more resolved. If talking hasn't changed the difficulties you're experiencing, or your body feels stuck in past experiences, this way of working might be a good fit for you.
Are you feeling trapped in patterns of behaviour that made sense in the past but hold you back now? Perhaps you're constantly reliving traumatic experiences in your mind or body, or feeling shame, self-criticism, anger or anxiety that you can't seem to change. Together we'll notice the feelings, beliefs, sensations and memories that show up for you in each moment, and find ways you can respond to these feelings that leave you feeling calm, self-compassionate and more resolved. If talking hasn't changed the difficulties you're experiencing, or your body feels stuck in past experiences, this way of working might be a good fit for you.
Firstly, id like to congratulate you for getting this far on getting help with your difficulties, this can be a scary first step!
As your therapist, I will take time to know you as a person and work together with you to make changes with nothing but encouragement (even if things dont go to plan). I'll celebrate the wins with you, big and small.
I will listen to your perspectives and experience without judgement in order to get to know all of you as a person. Then, ill work together with you to plan putting changes into place to interrupt old and unhelpful cycles of thinking and behaving.
Firstly, id like to congratulate you for getting this far on getting help with your difficulties, this can be a scary first step!
As your therapist, I will take time to know you as a person and work together with you to make changes with nothing but encouragement (even if things dont go to plan). I'll celebrate the wins with you, big and small.
I will listen to your perspectives and experience without judgement in order to get to know all of you as a person. Then, ill work together with you to plan putting changes into place to interrupt old and unhelpful cycles of thinking and behaving.
People come to therapy for many reasons including difficulties with relationships, identity, work or family. Some people find themselves at a transition in their life and benefit from speaking to somebody outside of their circle of family or friends to think about the new challenges or decisions they face. Other people might come to therapy because they feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck with more general feelings of loss, sadness or worry which might be harder to define and take some time to understand. I work in a responsive and open-ended way so that we can make space for what's important to emerge, in your own time.
People come to therapy for many reasons including difficulties with relationships, identity, work or family. Some people find themselves at a transition in their life and benefit from speaking to somebody outside of their circle of family or friends to think about the new challenges or decisions they face. Other people might come to therapy because they feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck with more general feelings of loss, sadness or worry which might be harder to define and take some time to understand. I work in a responsive and open-ended way so that we can make space for what's important to emerge, in your own time.
Is emotional dysregulation, anxiety or depression causing you to feel lost, helpless or worthless? Is ADHD a factor? Are you or a loved one self-medicating by drinking or using substances? Is disordered eating, gambling, and excessive internet use becoming more frequent as a way of coping? Are motivation and personal and work relationships being affected? Do you feel shame, remorse and loneliness?
If you or someone you care for is experiencing any of these feelings, then I can help.
My specialist interests are Anxiety, depression, ADHD, Addiction and/or Dependency.
Is emotional dysregulation, anxiety or depression causing you to feel lost, helpless or worthless? Is ADHD a factor? Are you or a loved one self-medicating by drinking or using substances? Is disordered eating, gambling, and excessive internet use becoming more frequent as a way of coping? Are motivation and personal and work relationships being affected? Do you feel shame, remorse and loneliness?
If you or someone you care for is experiencing any of these feelings, then I can help.
My specialist interests are Anxiety, depression, ADHD, Addiction and/or Dependency.
Perhaps you've spent years putting everyone else first. On the outside you seem to be coping, but inside you feel overwhelmed, disconnected or stuck.
Maybe you're experiencing anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties or life changes. Or perhaps you're starting to wonder why certain patterns keep repeating or why life feels harder than it used to.
As your counsellor, I will work alongside you to explore and make sense of your experiences, helping you gain insight, build resilience and find a way forward that feels right for you. I offer warmth, compassion and a confidential space where you will be truly heard and never judged.
Perhaps you've spent years putting everyone else first. On the outside you seem to be coping, but inside you feel overwhelmed, disconnected or stuck.
Maybe you're experiencing anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties or life changes. Or perhaps you're starting to wonder why certain patterns keep repeating or why life feels harder than it used to.
As your counsellor, I will work alongside you to explore and make sense of your experiences, helping you gain insight, build resilience and find a way forward that feels right for you. I offer warmth, compassion and a confidential space where you will be truly heard and never judged.
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.
I am a level 2 qualified Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner and am passionate about this wonderful non-pathologising approach. Ever wondered why you reacted in a certain way or become disproportionally triggered by certain situations? With IFS such reactions can be very valuable in ultimately leading us to parts of us which carry unresolved hurt from the past. The model is very much about us understanding and developing a positive relationship with parts of us which have, for very good reason, taken on protective roles in our system. Then, with their permission, we can help you be with and heal those parts which carry hurt.
I am a level 2 qualified Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner and am passionate about this wonderful non-pathologising approach. Ever wondered why you reacted in a certain way or become disproportionally triggered by certain situations? With IFS such reactions can be very valuable in ultimately leading us to parts of us which carry unresolved hurt from the past. The model is very much about us understanding and developing a positive relationship with parts of us which have, for very good reason, taken on protective roles in our system. Then, with their permission, we can help you be with and heal those parts which carry hurt.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out, or facing a difficult life transition? Perhaps you’re grieving a loss, struggling with low self-esteem, or finding that the ways you’ve always coped no longer seem to be working. I offer a warm, compassionate and collaborative space where you can talk openly about what’s happening and begin to make sense of difficult thoughts, feelings and experiences. Together, we can explore patterns that may be affecting you, helping you to understand yourself and your experiences with compassion.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out, or facing a difficult life transition? Perhaps you’re grieving a loss, struggling with low self-esteem, or finding that the ways you’ve always coped no longer seem to be working. I offer a warm, compassionate and collaborative space where you can talk openly about what’s happening and begin to make sense of difficult thoughts, feelings and experiences. Together, we can explore patterns that may be affecting you, helping you to understand yourself and your experiences with compassion.
I am a UKCP registered Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist working in Oxford. I have over 20 years experience. I specialise in supporting young people, adults and parents. As a former teacher I have a unique insight into how schools can support young people and if necessary I can facilitate communication between schools and families. For many years I have supported parents who face challenging situations as well as adults seeking individual therapy. Please get in touch for an informal chat or have a look at my website: juliabeltonpsychotherapy.co.uk.
I am a UKCP registered Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist working in Oxford. I have over 20 years experience. I specialise in supporting young people, adults and parents. As a former teacher I have a unique insight into how schools can support young people and if necessary I can facilitate communication between schools and families. For many years I have supported parents who face challenging situations as well as adults seeking individual therapy. Please get in touch for an informal chat or have a look at my website: juliabeltonpsychotherapy.co.uk.
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.
I am specialist in supporting children, adolescents, parents and families. I also work relationally with individual adults. I offer a range of psychological services, including child assessments, child treatment, help for parents and individual therapy. Whatever the need may be, I can help to make sense of current challenges, dilemmas and strengths. I will utilise evidence-based approaches to tailor a bespoke package of intervention. I have over 18 years experience of working in mental-health services in the NHS, local authority, third sector and independent settings. I am the founder of Raising Minds Child and Family Psychology.
I am specialist in supporting children, adolescents, parents and families. I also work relationally with individual adults. I offer a range of psychological services, including child assessments, child treatment, help for parents and individual therapy. Whatever the need may be, I can help to make sense of current challenges, dilemmas and strengths. I will utilise evidence-based approaches to tailor a bespoke package of intervention. I have over 18 years experience of working in mental-health services in the NHS, local authority, third sector and independent settings. I am the founder of Raising Minds Child and Family Psychology.
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.
Adults, Children, and families. Suffering anxiety, depression, effects of trauma or just want to review some difficult years?
Adults, Children, and families. Suffering anxiety, depression, effects of trauma or just want to review some difficult years?
You may have been considering therapy for a while but are hesitating or perhaps you've had previous experience and need something more. You feel something is not right but it is hard to think about or put into words? Living with high levels of anxiety, shame or fear for a prolonged period, can negatively affect the way we perceive ourselves and others. So with a compassionate approach, I work with most psychological difficulties, and have a special interest in anxiety and low mood, problematic family relationships, parenting and bereavement. I also work extensively with adolescents and welcome working with those of 16+years.
You may have been considering therapy for a while but are hesitating or perhaps you've had previous experience and need something more. You feel something is not right but it is hard to think about or put into words? Living with high levels of anxiety, shame or fear for a prolonged period, can negatively affect the way we perceive ourselves and others. So with a compassionate approach, I work with most psychological difficulties, and have a special interest in anxiety and low mood, problematic family relationships, parenting and bereavement. I also work extensively with adolescents and welcome working with those of 16+years.
I am a dedicated sex and relationship therapist with a strong foundation in trauma-informed practice. My work focuses on helping individuals and couples navigate intimacy, communication, desire, and relational patterns with compassion, clarity, and professionalism. I support clients in exploring their sexual wellbeing and relationship dynamics within a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental space.
Alongside my specialist focus, I work extensively with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related challenges, especially when these experiences impact relationships or emotional regulation.
I am a dedicated sex and relationship therapist with a strong foundation in trauma-informed practice. My work focuses on helping individuals and couples navigate intimacy, communication, desire, and relational patterns with compassion, clarity, and professionalism. I support clients in exploring their sexual wellbeing and relationship dynamics within a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental space.
Alongside my specialist focus, I work extensively with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related challenges, especially when these experiences impact relationships or emotional regulation.
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.
If you're thinking of reaching out to a therapist, it's likely something in your life doesn't feel right - and you’re not sure how to fix it. If you are struggling with persistent patterns you are struggling to break, therapy can help you make sense of what feels stuck or unresolved, and move towards a fuller, more connected life.
Whatever is bringing you here, I aim to offer a confidential space where you feel safe, understood, and not alone in working through it. My goal is that clients develop a more secure, empathetic relationship with themselves - after all, it's the longest and most crucial relationship we all have!
If you're thinking of reaching out to a therapist, it's likely something in your life doesn't feel right - and you’re not sure how to fix it. If you are struggling with persistent patterns you are struggling to break, therapy can help you make sense of what feels stuck or unresolved, and move towards a fuller, more connected life.
Whatever is bringing you here, I aim to offer a confidential space where you feel safe, understood, and not alone in working through it. My goal is that clients develop a more secure, empathetic relationship with themselves - after all, it's the longest and most crucial relationship we all have!
I work with people with a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, PTSD, depression, anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, and low self-esteem. I also support people with self-exploratory work, managing life transitions, stress, burnout, relationship issues, bereavement, and much more. We can focus on immediate issues as well as long-standing patterns, for example in schema therapy. Whether you know what you would like help with, or you are unsure, do get in touch to see if I can help.
I work with people with a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, PTSD, depression, anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, and low self-esteem. I also support people with self-exploratory work, managing life transitions, stress, burnout, relationship issues, bereavement, and much more. We can focus on immediate issues as well as long-standing patterns, for example in schema therapy. Whether you know what you would like help with, or you are unsure, do get in touch to see if I can help.
I provide psychodynamic psychotherapy therapy to adult individuals both in-person and online. I practice in a gentle, collaborative way, at all times working in your best interests
I provide psychodynamic psychotherapy therapy to adult individuals both in-person and online. I practice in a gentle, collaborative way, at all times working in your best interests
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FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.
How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.