Marriage Counselling in Oxford
Trauma is the invisible force that shapes our lives."
I guide people through the complex emotional and physical effects of traumatic experiences and stress.
I integrate my professional training and personal insights into a therapeutic approach which is led by an intention to:
- understand the unique and complex experiences of your life
- support you in your goals and with the challenges you face
- be alongside you in your journey
My approach is informed by the latest developments and approaches including Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Informed Therapy, Schema Therapy & Transforming Touch.
Trauma is the invisible force that shapes our lives."
I guide people through the complex emotional and physical effects of traumatic experiences and stress.
I integrate my professional training and personal insights into a therapeutic approach which is led by an intention to:
- understand the unique and complex experiences of your life
- support you in your goals and with the challenges you face
- be alongside you in your journey
My approach is informed by the latest developments and approaches including Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Informed Therapy, Schema Therapy & Transforming Touch.
With 29 years of clinical experience I work with individuals & couples facing difficulties in their relationships, dealing with life challenges, or becoming a parent.
I offer brief counselling (6-12 sessions) & open ended psychodynamic therapy to adults & couples.
I am also trained in group work & run psychodynamic groups.
With 29 years of clinical experience I work with individuals & couples facing difficulties in their relationships, dealing with life challenges, or becoming a parent.
I offer brief counselling (6-12 sessions) & open ended psychodynamic therapy to adults & couples.
I am also trained in group work & run psychodynamic groups.
Are you struggling with your own emotional wellbeing, worried about your teenager, or concerned about your child? Are you noticing changes in mood, behaviour, or confidence and feeling unsure how best to help?
You are not alone — and things can get better.
You may be feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or stuck. Perhaps you are a parent trying to support a child or young person who is struggling, or a teenager finding life, relationships, or school hard to manage. Past experiences, including trauma, bullying, or difficult relationships, may still be affecting how you or your family feel day to day.
Are you struggling with your own emotional wellbeing, worried about your teenager, or concerned about your child? Are you noticing changes in mood, behaviour, or confidence and feeling unsure how best to help?
You are not alone — and things can get better.
You may be feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or stuck. Perhaps you are a parent trying to support a child or young person who is struggling, or a teenager finding life, relationships, or school hard to manage. Past experiences, including trauma, bullying, or difficult relationships, may still be affecting how you or your family feel day to day.
My aim is to create a trusting, safe and comfortable space for you to be able to express your concerns and for them to be heard and validated. By combining my variety of skills and 15+ year's experience, I am able to tailor my therapy to suit your needs. My therapy work includes working with adults, adolescents and children aged 10+ years in private practice, in schools, with charities and working with Bupa and EAPs. I specialise in trauma, emotional issues, family issues, neurodivergence, relationships and inner child work.
My aim is to create a trusting, safe and comfortable space for you to be able to express your concerns and for them to be heard and validated. By combining my variety of skills and 15+ year's experience, I am able to tailor my therapy to suit your needs. My therapy work includes working with adults, adolescents and children aged 10+ years in private practice, in schools, with charities and working with Bupa and EAPs. I specialise in trauma, emotional issues, family issues, neurodivergence, relationships and inner child work.
I offer confidential, client focused psychotherapy, Face-Face & Zoom worldwide . Through dialogue and the shared exploration of your life, you may find relief from recurring problems, live your life more fully and realise your full potential. Therapy is a personal and individual process of change, as well as understanding. This is an opportunity to take time and space to think about yourself and the problems you may be facing. By talking to a trained psychotherapist you may find it easier to understand how past experiences, thought patterns and behaviour, or anxieties about the future are causing difficulties in your daily life.
I offer confidential, client focused psychotherapy, Face-Face & Zoom worldwide . Through dialogue and the shared exploration of your life, you may find relief from recurring problems, live your life more fully and realise your full potential. Therapy is a personal and individual process of change, as well as understanding. This is an opportunity to take time and space to think about yourself and the problems you may be facing. By talking to a trained psychotherapist you may find it easier to understand how past experiences, thought patterns and behaviour, or anxieties about the future are causing difficulties in your daily life.
Couples sessions are sessions for more than 1 person (e
I know how hard life can be sometimes.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck, even if you look like you're managing on the outside. Perhaps anxiety, low mood, or ongoing stress are taking up more space in your life than you’d like. You might be questioning yourself, feeling disconnected from who you are, or noticing old patterns that no longer feel helpful. Often, people I work with are thoughtful and self-aware, but tired of how things are and wanting change.
Couples sessions are sessions for more than 1 person (e
I know how hard life can be sometimes.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck, even if you look like you're managing on the outside. Perhaps anxiety, low mood, or ongoing stress are taking up more space in your life than you’d like. You might be questioning yourself, feeling disconnected from who you are, or noticing old patterns that no longer feel helpful. Often, people I work with are thoughtful and self-aware, but tired of how things are and wanting change.
I understand how difficult it can be to take the first step when looking for support but please be assured that I will do all I can to put you at ease. I am experienced in a wide range of issues, supporting clients from all walks of life including personnel from the emergency services. I offer a secure, confidential and professional relationship in the privacy of regular, reliable sessions. I previously worked as Clinical Lead with 13-25 year olds in a young persons service. My approach is holistic, in that I am interested in "the whole person".
I understand how difficult it can be to take the first step when looking for support but please be assured that I will do all I can to put you at ease. I am experienced in a wide range of issues, supporting clients from all walks of life including personnel from the emergency services. I offer a secure, confidential and professional relationship in the privacy of regular, reliable sessions. I previously worked as Clinical Lead with 13-25 year olds in a young persons service. My approach is holistic, in that I am interested in "the whole person".
I work with individuals and couples to understand what keeps happening in their relationships and find clearer, steadier ways forward.
I help individuals and couples understand repeating emotional patterns, relationship dynamics and personal challenges that leave them feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Together we explore feelings, needs and underlying patterns so you can develop clearer self-understanding, stronger boundaries and more confident ways of moving forward.
I work with individuals and couples to understand what keeps happening in their relationships and find clearer, steadier ways forward.
I help individuals and couples understand repeating emotional patterns, relationship dynamics and personal challenges that leave them feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Together we explore feelings, needs and underlying patterns so you can develop clearer self-understanding, stronger boundaries and more confident ways of moving forward.
However, my specialisms have always been helping people who have experienced trauma, supporting couples and families - including pre- marital/child therapy, understanding neurodivergence and trans-generational issues.
Thank you for taking the time to look my profile. My approach to working with you is about what you want to work on and achieve in therapy. Whether you are experiencing sadness, depression or a sense of disconnection, the human condition is characterised by a fundamental desire for connection and being heard. I work holistically on your whole self - the mind and body as one. This is firmly routed in my trainings and experience. I have a relaxed and informal approach, which supports your ability to be truly who you are, in a non-judgemental and confidential environment.
However, my specialisms have always been helping people who have experienced trauma, supporting couples and families - including pre- marital/child therapy, understanding neurodivergence and trans-generational issues.
Thank you for taking the time to look my profile. My approach to working with you is about what you want to work on and achieve in therapy. Whether you are experiencing sadness, depression or a sense of disconnection, the human condition is characterised by a fundamental desire for connection and being heard. I work holistically on your whole self - the mind and body as one. This is firmly routed in my trainings and experience. I have a relaxed and informal approach, which supports your ability to be truly who you are, in a non-judgemental and confidential environment.
Hello my name is Shelley and I am a qualified adult and child Therapeutic Counsellor. I have a vast amount of experience as a pastoral worker working in schools and as a counsellor working for a charity. I am a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and offer face to face or online sessions . These sessions provide a confidential, supportive environment where clients can feel safe and explore the work through any emotional or life difficulties. I believe by offering online counselling this gives each individual the ability to reach their true potential within the safety of their chosen space.
Hello my name is Shelley and I am a qualified adult and child Therapeutic Counsellor. I have a vast amount of experience as a pastoral worker working in schools and as a counsellor working for a charity. I am a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and offer face to face or online sessions . These sessions provide a confidential, supportive environment where clients can feel safe and explore the work through any emotional or life difficulties. I believe by offering online counselling this gives each individual the ability to reach their true potential within the safety of their chosen space.
You are the expert on yourself an only you can decide what might work for you. We will form a plan together, perhaps over the course of two to three sessions, of how we can proceed, and what we collaboratively believe is going on for you. You will find my practice is based on a humanistic, integrative, pluralistic blending of possibilities from several frameworks, including CBT, Gestalt, Compassion Focused Therapy, ideas from psychodynamic practice, with a person-centred, humanistic core.
You are the expert on yourself an only you can decide what might work for you. We will form a plan together, perhaps over the course of two to three sessions, of how we can proceed, and what we collaboratively believe is going on for you. You will find my practice is based on a humanistic, integrative, pluralistic blending of possibilities from several frameworks, including CBT, Gestalt, Compassion Focused Therapy, ideas from psychodynamic practice, with a person-centred, humanistic core.
Are you feeling a growing distance in your relationship — lonely, unheard, or stuck in the same painful patterns? Perhaps communication has broken down, trust feels fragile, or life’s pressures are leaving you overwhelmed and disconnected. You don’t have to carry it alone. Together we can make sense of things.
Relationships can be one of the greatest sources of comfort — but when they become strained, confusing, or painful, it can affect every part of your life. You may be struggling with conflict at home, a relationship breakdown, anxiety, low mood, or a constant stream of negative thoughts.
Are you feeling a growing distance in your relationship — lonely, unheard, or stuck in the same painful patterns? Perhaps communication has broken down, trust feels fragile, or life’s pressures are leaving you overwhelmed and disconnected. You don’t have to carry it alone. Together we can make sense of things.
Relationships can be one of the greatest sources of comfort — but when they become strained, confusing, or painful, it can affect every part of your life. You may be struggling with conflict at home, a relationship breakdown, anxiety, low mood, or a constant stream of negative thoughts.
I am also qualified to work with couples and groups about relationships.
I enjoy the different values and beliefs each person brings to our counselling sessions. Working with clients with different family, social, ethnic, cultural and educational backgrounds means that my sessions are tailored to each persons needs. Often people seem pleasantly surprised at how much they and their lives change!
I am also qualified to work with couples and groups about relationships.
I enjoy the different values and beliefs each person brings to our counselling sessions. Working with clients with different family, social, ethnic, cultural and educational backgrounds means that my sessions are tailored to each persons needs. Often people seem pleasantly surprised at how much they and their lives change!
You might be struggling with anxiety, overthinking, or feeling on edge. Maybe relationships feel draining, or being neurodivergent makes everyday life harder to manage. I offer counselling that helps you slow things down, understand your triggers, and build practical ways to cope. The aim is simple, less pressure, more clarity, and a steadier sense of self.
You might be struggling with anxiety, overthinking, or feeling on edge. Maybe relationships feel draining, or being neurodivergent makes everyday life harder to manage. I offer counselling that helps you slow things down, understand your triggers, and build practical ways to cope. The aim is simple, less pressure, more clarity, and a steadier sense of self.
Professional Couples and Individual Zoom counselling from the comfort of your own home.
Special areas of interest are working with those suffering with anxiety and depression, bereavement and loss, anger, relationship breakdown and divorce, low self esteem and LGBTQIA+ related struggles. Zoom and telephone counselling is a way to receive the help that you need from the comfort of your own home, car (or even in the park with headphones).
Professional Couples and Individual Zoom counselling from the comfort of your own home.
Special areas of interest are working with those suffering with anxiety and depression, bereavement and loss, anger, relationship breakdown and divorce, low self esteem and LGBTQIA+ related struggles. Zoom and telephone counselling is a way to receive the help that you need from the comfort of your own home, car (or even in the park with headphones).
I am an award-winning integrative counsellor which means that I use a number of methods to suit the needs of my work. My main disciplines are Psychodynamic Therapy, Individual (Adlerian) Therapy and some CBT techniques. I have experience working in NHS Primary care, within charities and also in private practice, I also run therapeutic groups. My work is suitable for solution-focused brief therapy as well as long-term counselling. As an integrative practitioner I also draw on other training such as Group Therapy, Bereavement Training and Addiction Training.
I am an award-winning integrative counsellor which means that I use a number of methods to suit the needs of my work. My main disciplines are Psychodynamic Therapy, Individual (Adlerian) Therapy and some CBT techniques. I have experience working in NHS Primary care, within charities and also in private practice, I also run therapeutic groups. My work is suitable for solution-focused brief therapy as well as long-term counselling. As an integrative practitioner I also draw on other training such as Group Therapy, Bereavement Training and Addiction Training.
Hi, I’m Ilan! I’m a Clinical Psychologist and Director of The Oak Tree Practice. I want to tell you a bit more about myself, as I realise selecting a psychologist can be a tough task! I feel very privileged to be able to say I love what I do and always have, ever since I started volunteering for ChildLine in 2007. Following this, I’ve had experience working with a wide variety of clients including children, young people, adults, older adults, military personnel, individuals with learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders and neurological conditions. I have also furthered my studies through the completion of undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees. All this aside, one of the most important parts of my work is building relationships with those sitting opposite me. I have always believed that you can have all the training and knowledge in the world, but if the client doesn’t return, none of this can be put into action. Therefore, my first aim is always to provide a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental space where we can work on the clients’ difficulties together.
Hi, I’m Ilan! I’m a Clinical Psychologist and Director of The Oak Tree Practice. I want to tell you a bit more about myself, as I realise selecting a psychologist can be a tough task! I feel very privileged to be able to say I love what I do and always have, ever since I started volunteering for ChildLine in 2007. Following this, I’ve had experience working with a wide variety of clients including children, young people, adults, older adults, military personnel, individuals with learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders and neurological conditions. I have also furthered my studies through the completion of undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees. All this aside, one of the most important parts of my work is building relationships with those sitting opposite me. I have always believed that you can have all the training and knowledge in the world, but if the client doesn’t return, none of this can be put into action. Therefore, my first aim is always to provide a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental space where we can work on the clients’ difficulties together.
For the past 25 years I have worked as a counsellor / psychotherapist. I also offer supervision to qualified and trainee therapists. Over the years I have gained a broad range of experience working with people from all walks of life, and from many cultures resulting in a good understanding of the requirements of both private individuals and corporate clients. My client base is broad and includes everyone from factory workers to professional footballers and actors. I feel it is important that a therapist can relate to their clients and this is something I excel at.
For the past 25 years I have worked as a counsellor / psychotherapist. I also offer supervision to qualified and trainee therapists. Over the years I have gained a broad range of experience working with people from all walks of life, and from many cultures resulting in a good understanding of the requirements of both private individuals and corporate clients. My client base is broad and includes everyone from factory workers to professional footballers and actors. I feel it is important that a therapist can relate to their clients and this is something I excel at.
Anyone can access counselling for any reason, there is no ideal client, someone who is willing to explore their inner world and is committed to making positive changes in their life, might get the most out of working with me. If you struggle with issues, such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or self-doubt, feel stuck or overwhelmed and may not know how to move forward or might just be looking to develop as a person.
Anyone can access counselling for any reason, there is no ideal client, someone who is willing to explore their inner world and is committed to making positive changes in their life, might get the most out of working with me. If you struggle with issues, such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or self-doubt, feel stuck or overwhelmed and may not know how to move forward or might just be looking to develop as a person.
I am a member of BACP, have a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, Certificate in: Couple Counselling, Integrative Sex and Couples Training, Psychosexual Training & Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I’m a Relationship, Individual, and Psychosexual Therapist, and I help you improve your relationships & live. I believe everyone—whether they’re in a relationship or not—deserves to feel happy and fulfilled. In my work, I’ve seen that many relationship problems stem from poor communication and a lack of understanding of ourselves and each other. My goal is to help you find balance in your life, your relationships, and your intimate world. Don't Let Your Idea Of A Great Relationship Be Just A Dream, Let Me Help You To Make It Your Reality!
I am a member of BACP, have a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, Certificate in: Couple Counselling, Integrative Sex and Couples Training, Psychosexual Training & Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I’m a Relationship, Individual, and Psychosexual Therapist, and I help you improve your relationships & live. I believe everyone—whether they’re in a relationship or not—deserves to feel happy and fulfilled. In my work, I’ve seen that many relationship problems stem from poor communication and a lack of understanding of ourselves and each other. My goal is to help you find balance in your life, your relationships, and your intimate world. Don't Let Your Idea Of A Great Relationship Be Just A Dream, Let Me Help You To Make It Your Reality!
See more therapy options for Oxford
Nearby Marriage Counselling Searches for Oxford
- Abingdon
- Aston Clinton
- Aylesbury
- Bicester
- Didcot
- Hemel Hempstead
- Henley-on-Thames
- Kidlington
- Thame
- Wallingford
- Wantage
- Witney