Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Oxford

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Cristina Vergara Lopez
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Oxford OX2
People seek psychotherapy because they might be worried about something, they might feel upset, distressed, feeling that something has gone wrong in their life, feeling stuck or have lost meaning in life. They look for someone to share their problems with, and talking to a psychotherapist can be helpful; someone who is trained to listen, to think in a sensitive way and to help finding other ways to deal with those problems.
People seek psychotherapy because they might be worried about something, they might feel upset, distressed, feeling that something has gone wrong in their life, feeling stuck or have lost meaning in life. They look for someone to share their problems with, and talking to a psychotherapist can be helpful; someone who is trained to listen, to think in a sensitive way and to help finding other ways to deal with those problems.
020 4572 2775 View 020 4572 2775
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Stephanie Pagio
Psychologist, MA, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Oxford OX44
I am a psychologist with over 12 years of experience providing psychological assessment and therapy across a range of settings, including education, the judicial system, substance use services, adoption, and the NHS. I draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches to support each client’s unique journey toward change and recovery. I developed an integrative and trauma-informed approach to therapeutic practice. I work using a combination of evidence-based models, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Person-Centred approaches.
I am a psychologist with over 12 years of experience providing psychological assessment and therapy across a range of settings, including education, the judicial system, substance use services, adoption, and the NHS. I draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches to support each client’s unique journey toward change and recovery. I developed an integrative and trauma-informed approach to therapeutic practice. I work using a combination of evidence-based models, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Person-Centred approaches.
01844 392981 View 01844 392981
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Mark Ellis
Counsellor, MA, BACP
Oxford OX4
While my work encompasses a wide array of issues, such as trauma, anxiety and depression, I have a particular interest in relationships, sex, sexuality and gender. I work with individuals, couples and polycules, in my office in East Oxford and online. My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming. I welcome people of all gender identities, relationship structures, sexual practices and orientations. I strive to be anti-racist and see this as life-long work. Whatever you may be experiencing, I am here to guide you through my therapeutic process, drawing on evidence-based techniques, together with deep empathy and careful attention to detail.
While my work encompasses a wide array of issues, such as trauma, anxiety and depression, I have a particular interest in relationships, sex, sexuality and gender. I work with individuals, couples and polycules, in my office in East Oxford and online. My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming. I welcome people of all gender identities, relationship structures, sexual practices and orientations. I strive to be anti-racist and see this as life-long work. Whatever you may be experiencing, I am here to guide you through my therapeutic process, drawing on evidence-based techniques, together with deep empathy and careful attention to detail.
01865 587111 View 01865 587111
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Natasha Lobanova
Counsellor, BACP
Oxford OX2
My ideal client is honest enough to acknowledge their issues and brave enough to voice them in the counselling room. The ability to ask for help when needed is an important component of a successful counselling relationships
My ideal client is honest enough to acknowledge their issues and brave enough to voice them in the counselling room. The ability to ask for help when needed is an important component of a successful counselling relationships
020 3514 1480 View 020 3514 1480
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Clare Hughes
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Oxford OX4
I am a UKCP accredited psychodynamic therapist, offering weekly or twice weekly psychotherapy for adults. My clinical training was a four year in-depth and rigorous personal, theoretical and clinical training at Oxford University. I am a full clinical member of the UKCP, and follow their code of ethics. I have experience of working with adults and supporting individuals who have had experience of abuse and trauma, loss and grief, relationship difficulties, divorce, anxiety, low mood and depression. But more importantly I am ready to hold you in mind as an individual with a unique story to tell.
I am a UKCP accredited psychodynamic therapist, offering weekly or twice weekly psychotherapy for adults. My clinical training was a four year in-depth and rigorous personal, theoretical and clinical training at Oxford University. I am a full clinical member of the UKCP, and follow their code of ethics. I have experience of working with adults and supporting individuals who have had experience of abuse and trauma, loss and grief, relationship difficulties, divorce, anxiety, low mood and depression. But more importantly I am ready to hold you in mind as an individual with a unique story to tell.
01865 954436 View 01865 954436
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Sophie Winter
Counsellor, MBACP
Oxford OX1
I offer Internal Family Systems therapy. The core idea of IFS is that the different parts of our personality are like an inner family, and the key to healing is to respect, understand and love every part of us. I believe all parts of you, including parts that might cause difficulties for yourself or for others, are worthy of compassion, understanding, safety and fulfilment. I think of therapy as a space for you to feel heard, make sense of your past experiences, and build self-compassion, self-knowledge, and the skills needed to live in greater alignment with your needs and desires.
I offer Internal Family Systems therapy. The core idea of IFS is that the different parts of our personality are like an inner family, and the key to healing is to respect, understand and love every part of us. I believe all parts of you, including parts that might cause difficulties for yourself or for others, are worthy of compassion, understanding, safety and fulfilment. I think of therapy as a space for you to feel heard, make sense of your past experiences, and build self-compassion, self-knowledge, and the skills needed to live in greater alignment with your needs and desires.
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Emma Jane Woo
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Oxford OX4
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.
01865 638421 View 01865 638421
Emily Jeffs
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
My name is Emily and I am a therapist working in Oxford. I work with adult individuals seeking counselling for a wide variety of issues. I aim to offer a welcoming, confidential and professional space in which you feel safe to explore any psychological and emotional problems you are experiencing. I hold counselling sessions online via Zoom, so no matter where you are based, you can access counselling from the comfort of your own home. I work with adults of all ages, cultural backgrounds and sexualities who are facing a broad range of challenges.
My name is Emily and I am a therapist working in Oxford. I work with adult individuals seeking counselling for a wide variety of issues. I aim to offer a welcoming, confidential and professional space in which you feel safe to explore any psychological and emotional problems you are experiencing. I hold counselling sessions online via Zoom, so no matter where you are based, you can access counselling from the comfort of your own home. I work with adults of all ages, cultural backgrounds and sexualities who are facing a broad range of challenges.
01865 537993 View 01865 537993
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Emile Perkins
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
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.
020 4572 1268 View 020 4572 1268
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Marianne Dorothee Broeker
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Oxford OX2
I provide focused therapy that will help you to see your patterns and emotions as well as moral and ethical challenges arising from interpersonal and social contexts better, to then allow you to change them. Obstacles to change are very subtle, often almost invisible. Self-awareness can redirect your energies to creating more positive states of mind. We will work on how ethical and moral dilemmas arise between people, how this interacts with different life experiences that impact your personality and how that then affects your psychological well being.
I provide focused therapy that will help you to see your patterns and emotions as well as moral and ethical challenges arising from interpersonal and social contexts better, to then allow you to change them. Obstacles to change are very subtle, often almost invisible. Self-awareness can redirect your energies to creating more positive states of mind. We will work on how ethical and moral dilemmas arise between people, how this interacts with different life experiences that impact your personality and how that then affects your psychological well being.
01865 638266 View 01865 638266
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Joanne Carney-Osborne
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Oxford OX2
Hello, I am Joanne. I have been a family therapist in the NHS for over 20yrs. I have recently retired from working with young people and their families in Camhs and now I am offering family therapy privately. I have also worked as a family therapist in Adult Psychological Services. I work with families facing difficulties with mental health issues which are then impacting on communication/relationships within the family.
Hello, I am Joanne. I have been a family therapist in the NHS for over 20yrs. I have recently retired from working with young people and their families in Camhs and now I am offering family therapy privately. I have also worked as a family therapist in Adult Psychological Services. I work with families facing difficulties with mental health issues which are then impacting on communication/relationships within the family.
020 4538 0929 View 020 4538 0929
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Dr Melissa Barkan
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol
2 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
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Mike Sands
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP
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. ​
01865 954000 View 01865 954000
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Wyon Stansfeld
Counsellor, BACP
Online Only
I'm a straightforward, kindly, fully qualified counsellor with 40 years experience of working with people facing serious difficulties and life challenges. I offer a service tailored to your specific needs, providing short or longer-term help as needed. I work with a range of problems including anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, depression, crisis, addictions, low self-esteem, abuse, disempowerment, anger management, bereavement, trauma, illness and loss of meaning. "It soon felt safe to talk. The sessions were expertly guided with valuable interventions and feedback." "I found you so empathic, calm and reassuring and my confidence built up through the sessions"
I'm a straightforward, kindly, fully qualified counsellor with 40 years experience of working with people facing serious difficulties and life challenges. I offer a service tailored to your specific needs, providing short or longer-term help as needed. I work with a range of problems including anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, depression, crisis, addictions, low self-esteem, abuse, disempowerment, anger management, bereavement, trauma, illness and loss of meaning. "It soon felt safe to talk. The sessions were expertly guided with valuable interventions and feedback." "I found you so empathic, calm and reassuring and my confidence built up through the sessions"
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Ruth Day
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Oxford OX2
People seek psychotherapy and counselling for many reasons. You may be coming with a very clear sense of what is troubling you, or you may be experiencing a more generalised feeling that life has lost its meaning. I work with adults of all ages, cultural backgrounds and sexualities who are facing a broad range of challenges. For me, therapy is not about categorising people using labels or diagnoses. Instead, it allows the opportunity to stay with, and make sense of the unique experience of a person’s suffering.
People seek psychotherapy and counselling for many reasons. You may be coming with a very clear sense of what is troubling you, or you may be experiencing a more generalised feeling that life has lost its meaning. I work with adults of all ages, cultural backgrounds and sexualities who are facing a broad range of challenges. For me, therapy is not about categorising people using labels or diagnoses. Instead, it allows the opportunity to stay with, and make sense of the unique experience of a person’s suffering.
01865 537867 View 01865 537867
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Stephanie Kucan
Verified Verified
Oxford OX2
I support young people who may have learning or sensory processing difficulties, or difficulties with mood and self regulation. We work together to develop coping strategies, explore ways to help themselves calm or change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaving. The aim is to be able to be kinder to ourselves, feel better and engage with the world.
I support young people who may have learning or sensory processing difficulties, or difficulties with mood and self regulation. We work together to develop coping strategies, explore ways to help themselves calm or change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaving. The aim is to be able to be kinder to ourselves, feel better and engage with the world.
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Raquel Moya
Counsellor, BACP
Oxford OX4
Feeling overwhelmed, lost, or trapped in repeating patterns. Intense emotions, anxiety, or just a general sense of not knowing how you feel might be a daily struggle. You long for relief, for understanding, and for practical tools to navigate life's challenges. You crave a safe space to explore the root of your distress, to learn how to manage intense emotions to break free from unhealthy coping mechanisms. You want to feel more balanced, more fulfilled, and more in control of your life. You're seeking support, guidance, and a path toward lasting well-being.
Feeling overwhelmed, lost, or trapped in repeating patterns. Intense emotions, anxiety, or just a general sense of not knowing how you feel might be a daily struggle. You long for relief, for understanding, and for practical tools to navigate life's challenges. You crave a safe space to explore the root of your distress, to learn how to manage intense emotions to break free from unhealthy coping mechanisms. You want to feel more balanced, more fulfilled, and more in control of your life. You're seeking support, guidance, and a path toward lasting well-being.
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Beenish Chaudhry
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
There can be many reasons why you are seeking out therapy. You may feel like you’re stuck in repetitive cycles of unwanted thoughts and feelings or your getting trapped in the same arguments with your partner. You may be struggling to cope with daily life and this has led to feelings of anxiety, low mood or low self-confidence. I aim to support you to unlock your potential through becoming more self-aware and to support you towards personal growth and change.
There can be many reasons why you are seeking out therapy. You may feel like you’re stuck in repetitive cycles of unwanted thoughts and feelings or your getting trapped in the same arguments with your partner. You may be struggling to cope with daily life and this has led to feelings of anxiety, low mood or low self-confidence. I aim to support you to unlock your potential through becoming more self-aware and to support you towards personal growth and change.
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Ella Tressler
Psychotherapist, COSRT Reg.
Online Only
Intimacy, sexuality, and relationships can sometimes feel overwhelming, and it’s not uncommon to face challenges in these deeply personal areas of life. As a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore these issues at your own pace. Whether you’re navigating difficulties with communication, intimacy, desire, or life transitions, therapy can provide the tools to help rebuild confidence and strengthen connection.
Intimacy, sexuality, and relationships can sometimes feel overwhelming, and it’s not uncommon to face challenges in these deeply personal areas of life. As a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore these issues at your own pace. Whether you’re navigating difficulties with communication, intimacy, desire, or life transitions, therapy can provide the tools to help rebuild confidence and strengthen connection.
01865 537718 View 01865 537718
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Peter Good
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Oxford OX44
Are you feeling anxious, stressed, down, unmotivated? I understand that it can be difficult to know what to do next. I have experience of helping people make sense of these feelings, and find a path to improve their lives. Whether you are feeling depressed, anxious, or struggling with traumatic events, it can sometimes feel like nobody understands, and there is no clear path forward. This can impact your life, and those you care about. I have worked with many people who feel like this, and there is a way forward. I offer online sessions wherever you're based, and in-person sessions in the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire area.
Are you feeling anxious, stressed, down, unmotivated? I understand that it can be difficult to know what to do next. I have experience of helping people make sense of these feelings, and find a path to improve their lives. Whether you are feeling depressed, anxious, or struggling with traumatic events, it can sometimes feel like nobody understands, and there is no clear path forward. This can impact your life, and those you care about. I have worked with many people who feel like this, and there is a way forward. I offer online sessions wherever you're based, and in-person sessions in the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire area.
01865 638065 View 01865 638065

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