Counselling in Poulton-le-Fylde

You as a human being, you have a choice. And you can choose. You can choose to gain victory over yourself—or you can choose to try to pursue, for the rest of your life, trying to gain victory over your problems. In one, you will never win—in one you’ve got a fair shot. Prem Rawat

Hi, my name is Michael Ritchie, I appreciate that coming into therapy/counselling can be extremely difficult, however, it can also be very rewarding. I have worked alongside many people who have decided to heal themselves. It is an a privilege to be part of someone's recovery journey. I have over 27 years experience of working in mental health and addiction services. I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBP). I use an eclectic approach to therapy, combining various models from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Transactional Analysis (TA) and person centred approach.

Hello, and a very warm welcome. My name is Kerrie, and I am a qualified Counsellor. I am a member of The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and adhere to their code of ethics. Counselling allows you to discuss any problems and difficult feelings you are experiencing in a relaxed, safe, and confidential environment. The Counselling process gives you the opportunity to talk about your problems enabling you to develop an understanding and insight into your thoughts, feelings, behaviors and issues. A plan of action may be looked at to either help you resolve your issues or help you to find ways of coping.

I am a therapist based in the Dearne Valley, conveniently near Cortonwood Retail Park. I offer a safe and compassionate place to explore your feelings without judgement, in a warm practical and down to earth manner. I understand that it can be difficult to talk and understand some feelings and these may be overwhelming and confusing to you.  I can help you to bring clarity to a situation and help you to move forward with confidence. I follow the BACP ethical framework and am bound by its guidelines to work with your best interests. Provided counselling for the NHS and charities such as Cruse Bereavement and Barnsley Bereavement.

Hello I am Louise and I am a Person Centered Counsellor. You have taken the brave first steps to search for help the easier part is finding somebody you feel comfortable with. I am a caring, friendly and empathetic counsellor with experience with many different clients with a range of issues. I work with people who have confidence and self- esteem issues, depression and anxiety. I have training and experience working with domestic violence, bullying and anger management and have specialist knowledge working with bereavement and chronic illness. I have been interested in relationships issues and help people with communicating needs

Hello, I'm The Viking Therapist aka Kai. I'm an experienced, registered Integrative Counsellor & Supervisor. I adapt therapy to suit your individual needs. I provide a tailored, down to earth approach to therapy. The space is calming and confidential, located in the LS1 area of Leeds which benefits from 2 minutes walk from a park and 5 minutes walk from the train station. Offering good transport links and various parking options from on street parking outside the office to a multi storey car park just down the road. I work with wide range of client concerns and also specialise in anxiety disorders. Reach out to discuss your needs.

Life changes! Understanding the next step or how to proceed, initially can be one of the most difficult. Not knowing where to turn, what to do or even if tomorrow is going to happen! And if it does, how am I going to cope? This may be mental health, relationship challenges or breakdown, anxiety, depression, a life changing event, health or loss. At Being Yew, I offer a confidential space where you can speak openly, knowing that you are heard and understood for what you are experiencing. Together, you can choose how you respond and enable yourself to be how you want to be and take ownership.

I use a range of approaches to suit the client. I work well with a range of issues including, relationships, past trauma, personality disorders (BPD), people who are feeling lost, struggling to move on from the past, maybe affected by bullying, toxic relationships, addiction or addictive behaviour. I can address many issues and teach new skills; for example, navigating relationships in a healthier way, regulating emotions, communication skills, improving confidence and self worth. I am a friend of LGBTQ+; I have over 19 years experience and am still as passionate as the day I started. Thank you for checking me out.

Initial Consultation Making sure you feel comfortable is my main priority, so you are always free to give me a call before booking your first therapy session. Please don’t hesitate to share your concerns or ask any questions during this chat. Therapy, after all, is a two-way process, and the more you put into it, the more you get out. I will also walk you through what to expect from our sessions together and, if you wish, provide you with a copy of the Ethical Principles on which my practice is built ahead of scheduling your first assessment session. This assessment session involves us looking at your history and broader issues.

I am an experienced, therapist, executive coach and supervisor, having started my practice in 1995. I have been on the executive of the BACP and am a published author. My practice is informed by you about what you need and how you would like to work and I will provide the therapeutic relationship for you to get to where you want and need to be. We can work indoors (in Broomhill) or outdoors (at Ringinglow) in the countryside depending on what you prefer.

Thank you for visiting my profile page. I am a Clinical Psychologist and accredited Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) Practitioner with over 16 years experience working with adults with mental and physical health problems. I offer evidence based psychological assessment and therapy for a wide range of emotional, behavioural and psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, low self esteem, relationship problems, trauma and post-traumatic stress, adjusting to medical conditions and treatment adherence. I work both individually (age 16+) and with couples.

I am a highly qualified and experienced consultant psychotherapist and supervisor with 20 years experience and recognised clinical expertise in the treatment and assessment of a wide range of mental health problems (including: depression, anxiety, personality disorders and psychosis), problematic behaviours and addictions. My guiding aim is to help each client to the point where they no longer require therapy or medication, and can cope skilfully and independently with life’s challenges, and understand how the past can impede our ability to cope with the present.

You may be feeling overwhelmed with life's challenges, unable to cope with something or stuck and unable to move forwards. You may be experiencing difficulties in your relationships, either with others around you or with yourself. I believe a trusting relationship between therapist and client is fundamental to bringing about positive change. I can offer you a safe and confidential space to explore your thoughts and emotions. I can help you make sense of your difficulties, gain insight into your behaviours and better understand yourself. I can help you find ways of coping and make changes you wish to see if your life.

Are you noticing difficulties with work-life balance, abusing alcohol, cigarettes, or food, not caring or caring too much, avoiding or wondering what everyone else thinks? Support is available when these traits come into play, especially when stressed as negative self-sabotage coping strategies kick in. I support people with anxiety, anger, parenting, work and life relationships and more. Make time to find the source and motivation for your thoughts feelings and behaviours and together we can make a difference in your life.

Sometimes it feels like everyone says that men have it easy. If that’s so, then why are three quarters of all suicides men? We've been taught to tough it out and to go it alone, and that it’s weak to ask for help when things get on top of us – even if there is someone we can turn to. I work with the issues around the difficulty of being male in a society that creates unrealistic and often contradictory ideals of masculinity that are impossible to live up to, and stops men connecting meaningfully with themselves and others.

Hi my name is Wendy and I understand it can be difficult to approach someone for support especially if you are feeling overwhelmed with emotions . We all face challenges in life, some of which we can easily manage while others we find ourselves struggling with and needing greater support. No matter what difficulties you are having or how large or small it feels, I can offer you the time and place for you to explore your feelings and emotions, to find acceptance and understanding in a trusted relationship. At a pace to suit you we can work together in making the changes in your life that can help you feel more in control and at ease

Clients contact me when they have anxiety, panic attacks, grief and questions of themselves.Sometimes trauma and low self esteem can cause people to seek help.I also find life transitions are the catalyst for seeking help. Talking to me in a safe, unjudged safe space can provide the answers to unpick a lifetimes hurt and shame. Working through the jumble of memories, people who have caused you harm and spoken critical words takes its toll and won’t go away by just ignoring it. Our own self criticism can eat away at the successes. I can help you make sense of it and move forward with your life’s goals that you deserve finally.

I am a Chartered Fellow of the British Psychological Society and an HCPC Registered Psychologist with 25 years of clinical experience. Under the terms of the Royal Charter, I uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism promoting ethical behaviour to ensure a dignified and respectful greeting to individuals, groups and corporate clients across the social and cultural spectrum. I work with children, adults, professionals, couples, groups, charities, and corporate clients.

With my brother diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia nearly 30 years ago, I have personal experience of the family sacrifices and struggles related to the pain and stigma of mental illness. Having since, committing my life to the improvement of people’s emotional fitness and mental resilience, with support from organisations such as SANE and MIND, my own journey has allowed me to discover the true benefits of therapy first-hand. Personal therapy is proving invaluable for people to manage certain difficult or crisis situations in their lives and so transform their problems into major opportunities for personal growth.