Counselling in Poole

When starting therapy you will be able to explore current and past relationships, experiences and feelings, in a safe and containing environment. Therapy is an opportunity to speak about painful experiences and feelings, to make sense of them and be able to look at them in a different light. The unconscious material, memories and traumas, will be able to emerge in a setting where they can be processed safely. The first session is an opportunity to discuss what brings you to therapy and to establish goals for our sessions. Therapy can be challenging and difficult at times, but I will be there to support you all the way through it.

Firstly, well done for finding the courage to reach out for help and taking that first step which is crucial for transforming your life. Although challenges are an unavoidable part of our existence, we are often overwhelmed by them and psychologically unequipped to deal with what life throws at us. However, in that hardship there is always an opportunity for growth and healing, which I have experienced myself. As a result, I developed a great passion for helping others to find their way forward, and for the last 13 years have provided clients with various forms of support of which counselling has proved to be the most rewarding.

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Hello and welcome. My name is Clare and I am a BACP registered, Person-Centred counsellor offering either online or face to face appointments in Branksome, Poole, Dorset. ‘Person-Centred’ means we can work together in a way which suits you best, using a range of methods, tools and approaches to help you reach your therapeutic goals. Counselling offers a secure, safe, confidential relationship in which to uncover, explore and understand experiences which are impacting on your psychological, emotional and physical well-being. It can be long or short term and you choose how far you want or need to go.

Working in independent practice, for fourteen years, I work with individuals and couples who are looking to overcome stuckness, identify unmet needs, and recognise thought patterns that may be holding them back, or resulting in unhelpful relational behaviours. The aim is to help you gain insight, heighten self awareness and develop a less self critical view of yourself. As well as problem solving, the approach is educational, preventative and growth-promoting.

Are you worried about your child’s emotional well-being? ​Are you looking for help and support quickly? I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for support for your child and the importance of being able to access this quickly. I have worked with children and young people experiencing a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, obsessive-compulsive disorder and difficulties adjusting to and managing physical health conditions. My aim is to help children, young people and their families overcome their challenges and empower them so that they can thrive and flourish.

I am a qualified BACP Accredited Counsellor and Family/Systemic Practitioner and I have been qualified for twenty years. I offer a talking therapy and/or creative therapy to children, adults and young people. My approach to counselling is ‘Client-Centred’ having been trained in a number of modalities; Psychodynamic, Person-Centred, Existential, CBT and as a Family Systemic Practitioner. I believe it is firstly the relationship between counsellor and client(s) which provides the foundation to explore, understand, challenge and change patterns of behaviour which are causing relationship difficulties and personal distress.

Are you suffering with Grief, Bereavement, Stress, Anxiety, Depression or any other issues impacting Your Life? I can help, I am a qualified Hypnotherapist and Counsellor with a warm heart, A wish to help Your Situation and I provide a Safe place in Person or Online, with a non-judgemental, listening ear for you. I can Help you to work through your issues and problems together as a partnership with your goals and needs from therapy at the front of your healing Journey.

Dr Clair Burley (DClinPsy CPsychol) is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist registered with the BPS & the HCPC. Dr Clair offers a non-judgemental, compassionate, but focused therapeutic space, to explore, understand & soften/alleviate unhelpful patterns/difficulties. Dr Clair specialises in treating relationship difficulties - including the relationship we have with our self (e.g., from developmental/interpersonal trauma/loss), as well as couples and families (e.g., parent/child or teen, adult siblings, adult child/parent). Dr Clair uses attachment & trauma informed models to improve psychological, emotional & relational wellbeing.

I am a trainer, psychotherapist. counsellor and hypnotherapist and I have over 25 years or more experience of working with vulnerable people. I am also a Master Practitioner NLP. My primary focus is helping people to develop their potential , whether it is through individual counselling and psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, or teaching new skills, individual meditation, to enhance personal development.

Hello and welcome, I'm Emma, a fully qualified counsellor. It may feel daunting to come to therapy and finding the right therapist for you might feel overwhelming. It's okay to ask questions when searching for a therapist. You may feel confused, prehaps your overthinking things, you may be experiencing highs and lows or you might not even know what your feeling and that's okay. In counselling we can explore what this means to you and together try to understand things better.

Hello, I'm Mel. I am a Counsellor, Integrative Therapist. Over the years my work has involved helping individuals who are experiencing a range of problems including Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Self-Esteem, Attachment, Relationship, Sexuality, Loss/Life Change, and Diversity issues. I feel my personal and professional experiences in life help me to resonate and empathise with people from all walks of life. I am very passionate about my work, I enjoy connecting with individuals, in a therapeutic space, that can help them make sense of their difficult situations, and cope better with painful, and distressing emotions.

Hello Change Seekers, I'm Tina & I've been working with people therapeutically since 1995; both as a psychotherapist and as a clinical supervisior. Following my early qualifications, I continued on with academic studies because I came to realise that the nature of the therapeutic relationship was crucial. Within that Real and Authentic relationship we can hold space for so many difficulties and reach new insights and depths of understanding about ourselves and how to integrate that knowledge to live our best lives. Ideally you will be open to explore, integrate, share, be vulnerable, want to develop and grow & reclaim yourself fully

Hi I’m Cathy - a qualified counsellor and a bereavement support specialist. Alongside grief work, I can help you to work through difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviours arising from issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, anger, trauma, self-esteem, relationships issues, eating disorders, financial concerns, loneliness, body image and body confidence. I offer an initial no cost introductory session so you can establish if you may be happy to work with me and for us to establish a plan for support. I offer sessions face to face, over Zoom, Phone or Walk and Talk. Appointments available 8am - 8pm Mon to Thurs.

I offer one to one talking therapy – in person as well as online. It can be a great relief to share your worries and stress with someone who isn’t your friend or family member and can therefore listen and understand without expectations or judgement. You might feel stuck with painful and difficult emotions, find yourself repeating destructive patterns or have recently experienced a loss... I won’t be able to “fix” your situation or tell you what to do but I can give you a confidential space and support you, as you explore your feelings and circumstances. I am a strong believer in the power and magic of the counselling relationship.

Thank you for taking a look at my page. You are probably here because you are struggling with something life has thrown at you. I hope I can help. It is important when embarking on a therapeutic journey that you feel comfortable working with your therapist of choice. I offer a free initial consultation so you can get a feel for how I work and if I am the right therapist for you. I work with individuals, couples and I run groups. I tend to start by working weekly but am flexible depending on your needs. Some clients are looking for long-term counselling, others might only need a few sessions.

Psychotherapy is a journey of self discovery which can help to answer the ever-burning questions: why we do the things we do? why we think the thoughts we think? It offers a fresh perspective at ourselves and an opportunity to make more informed decisions. It asks of us: is what I am doing healthy for me? If not, what can I do to change it? And finally, how to make that change last? I think of it as privilege to be able to assist my clients on their journeys and help them in overcoming the issues which have been preventing them from living happy, fulfilling and peaceful lives.

I am a relational integrative therapist. This means that you and I work in partnership to navigate a way to support you to face whichever challenges you would like to overcome. Sometimes this can be achieved through short-term work (up to 12 weeks) and sometimes a contract for much longer work will be what you need. The development of relationship between me (the therapist), and you (the client) is the driving force of how I work. Through the development of a trusted alliance we can begin to explore any vulnerabilities you bring safely in order to make sense of them together.

Our mission is to provide counselling services to children, young people and adults, whilst embracing difference and diversity. We have a passion for creating a safe environment within which the client can be truly heard, perhaps for the first time ever and have their own feelings validated. We promote emotional wellbeing through a strong therapeutic connection, supporting our clients with care and compassion.