Counselling for Seniors in Rawtenstall
Life can be a struggle sometimes or it may have always been this way for you. You may feel that you live life just going through the motions, but inside you’re screaming. Maybe you feel empty or constantly angry. Perhaps you’ve lost yourself and don’t know how to find ‘you’ again. It could be that everything is an effort and you lack motivation, or you’ve lost your purpose in life. You may be stuck with negative thoughts about yourself or others; feeling lonely, angry, shame, guilty, grief, anxiety or sadness.
Life can be a struggle sometimes or it may have always been this way for you. You may feel that you live life just going through the motions, but inside you’re screaming. Maybe you feel empty or constantly angry. Perhaps you’ve lost yourself and don’t know how to find ‘you’ again. It could be that everything is an effort and you lack motivation, or you’ve lost your purpose in life. You may be stuck with negative thoughts about yourself or others; feeling lonely, angry, shame, guilty, grief, anxiety or sadness.
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression that has been a part of your life far too long? Have you tried other therapies that haven’t resolved your problems? Are you ready to explore your life experiences and relationship patterns? If so I’d love to hear from you. My name is Dr Steve Hoole, I’m a Clinical Psychologist with a decade’s experience of helping people just like you; in the NHS, charity sector and in private practice. I specialise in working with longstanding anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, helping individuals and couples understand how their past impacts the life they want to live.
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression that has been a part of your life far too long? Have you tried other therapies that haven’t resolved your problems? Are you ready to explore your life experiences and relationship patterns? If so I’d love to hear from you. My name is Dr Steve Hoole, I’m a Clinical Psychologist with a decade’s experience of helping people just like you; in the NHS, charity sector and in private practice. I specialise in working with longstanding anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, helping individuals and couples understand how their past impacts the life they want to live.
I am a highly motivated individual who is caring and passionate about providing therapy to suit your needs, I do this by using an integrative approach, such as Cognitive behavior therapy, Person centred and psychodynamic & trauma informed approaches such as IEMT. I believe this collaborative approach is beneficial as therapy is not one style suits all. I am able to gain a true felt sense for each and every individual and apply evidence based models to help provide you with the best model to suit your needs, I do this whilst offering emotional support in a non judge mental safe space to help address and process your concerns.
I am a highly motivated individual who is caring and passionate about providing therapy to suit your needs, I do this by using an integrative approach, such as Cognitive behavior therapy, Person centred and psychodynamic & trauma informed approaches such as IEMT. I believe this collaborative approach is beneficial as therapy is not one style suits all. I am able to gain a true felt sense for each and every individual and apply evidence based models to help provide you with the best model to suit your needs, I do this whilst offering emotional support in a non judge mental safe space to help address and process your concerns.
I'm Brett, a CBT & EMDR psychotherapist. I have passion for helping people with anxiety. If daily situations or distressing life experiences have left you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or traumatised, I want to help you recognise this isn't your whole story. I can help you understand yourself and your experiences better, feel more grounded, and move forward with your life.
I can support a wide range of people going through difficulties with their mental health. I have particular interest in supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community, those within the perinatal period, and individuals who have been through the process of adoption.
I'm Brett, a CBT & EMDR psychotherapist. I have passion for helping people with anxiety. If daily situations or distressing life experiences have left you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or traumatised, I want to help you recognise this isn't your whole story. I can help you understand yourself and your experiences better, feel more grounded, and move forward with your life.
I can support a wide range of people going through difficulties with their mental health. I have particular interest in supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community, those within the perinatal period, and individuals who have been through the process of adoption.
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I offer counselling individuals, couples and families and psychosexual therapy to individuals and couples. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, sexual issues, compulsive sexual behaviours or relationship issues using an Integrative approach means tailoring the therapy to each individual client in order to achieve the changes and goals they choose.
I offer counselling individuals, couples and families and psychosexual therapy to individuals and couples. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, sexual issues, compulsive sexual behaviours or relationship issues using an Integrative approach means tailoring the therapy to each individual client in order to achieve the changes and goals they choose.
Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. Connecting with the right counsellor is important and can sometimes feel confusing. I am a person centred counsellor with extensive experience working with clients who have addiction issues (alcohol, substances, gambling and sex addictiction). I also have worked extensively with trauma (survivors of sexual and violent abuse), bereavement, anxiety, sexuality and gender issues.
Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. Connecting with the right counsellor is important and can sometimes feel confusing. I am a person centred counsellor with extensive experience working with clients who have addiction issues (alcohol, substances, gambling and sex addictiction). I also have worked extensively with trauma (survivors of sexual and violent abuse), bereavement, anxiety, sexuality and gender issues.
What happened to us, doesn't have to define us. The narrative of our issues can be transformed in something different. A healing story that can give you empowerment and freedom. We can feel angry, anxious, frozen, stuck but we may not always know why. You may look for happiness or you feel you are lost. Or perhaps, you still don't know what's missing. Regardless, I understand it's important for you to know how to cope and what really matters to you. Finding and challenging your personal story, may give you the answers you are looking for. I can help with that!
What happened to us, doesn't have to define us. The narrative of our issues can be transformed in something different. A healing story that can give you empowerment and freedom. We can feel angry, anxious, frozen, stuck but we may not always know why. You may look for happiness or you feel you are lost. Or perhaps, you still don't know what's missing. Regardless, I understand it's important for you to know how to cope and what really matters to you. Finding and challenging your personal story, may give you the answers you are looking for. I can help with that!
My name is Sharon. I understand that choosing to contact a therapist can be difficult. Making the first contact can be a daunting experience due to the number of therapies available, along with the uncertainty of which therapy will work best for you. As an integrative therapist, we will explore this together on our first consultation and agree on the best way forward for you, to ensure your psychological and emotional growth. Therapy will be created for your individual needs, with a clarity of what you can expect to achieve. The path you wish to take towards fulfilment will be with me being there with you every step of the way.
My name is Sharon. I understand that choosing to contact a therapist can be difficult. Making the first contact can be a daunting experience due to the number of therapies available, along with the uncertainty of which therapy will work best for you. As an integrative therapist, we will explore this together on our first consultation and agree on the best way forward for you, to ensure your psychological and emotional growth. Therapy will be created for your individual needs, with a clarity of what you can expect to achieve. The path you wish to take towards fulfilment will be with me being there with you every step of the way.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or under pressure to have life “figured out,” even if you’re managing well on the outside. You might be experiencing anxiety, low mood, self-doubt, relationship difficulties, or a sense of disconnection from yourself or others. Often, there’s a desire to understand what’s going on emotionally, feel more grounded, and find a way forward that doesn’t involve pushing yourself or having all the answers straight away.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or under pressure to have life “figured out,” even if you’re managing well on the outside. You might be experiencing anxiety, low mood, self-doubt, relationship difficulties, or a sense of disconnection from yourself or others. Often, there’s a desire to understand what’s going on emotionally, feel more grounded, and find a way forward that doesn’t involve pushing yourself or having all the answers straight away.
Susan is an Integrative Counsellor and Joanna is a psychodynamic therapist which means they can use several means/modes of therapy that they are trained in, to support you to the maximum in achieving your goals. Supporting growth is their passion in life. Both offer face to face as well as online therapy. Therapy with Susan or Joanna will increase your resilience and provide you with techniques that will boost confidence in yourself in managing the challenge you face in your journey through life.
When working with couples - Joanna provides techniques to maximise effective communication and increase intimacy.
Susan is an Integrative Counsellor and Joanna is a psychodynamic therapist which means they can use several means/modes of therapy that they are trained in, to support you to the maximum in achieving your goals. Supporting growth is their passion in life. Both offer face to face as well as online therapy. Therapy with Susan or Joanna will increase your resilience and provide you with techniques that will boost confidence in yourself in managing the challenge you face in your journey through life.
When working with couples - Joanna provides techniques to maximise effective communication and increase intimacy.
I have over 15 years experience of working with both adults and children and I seek to offer a safe and warm and confidential space to explore and process in the your own time. I adhere to the BACP ethical framework.
Initially, I offer an assessment to understand what issues you would like to explore and any goals you might have for our work together. However, this initial assessment is a guide for us and as our therapeutic relationship develops the themes and goals can evolve and change. We can regularly review these throughout our work.
I have over 15 years experience of working with both adults and children and I seek to offer a safe and warm and confidential space to explore and process in the your own time. I adhere to the BACP ethical framework.
Initially, I offer an assessment to understand what issues you would like to explore and any goals you might have for our work together. However, this initial assessment is a guide for us and as our therapeutic relationship develops the themes and goals can evolve and change. We can regularly review these throughout our work.
My clinical experience encompasses many years working in a mental health setting and private practice dealing with a broad range of symptoms including, but not limited to, chronic trauma, loss or abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, marital difficulties, child-parent conflicts, self-harm, bi-polar disorder, addiction and border-line states – to name just some of the presenting issues.
My clinical experience encompasses many years working in a mental health setting and private practice dealing with a broad range of symptoms including, but not limited to, chronic trauma, loss or abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, marital difficulties, child-parent conflicts, self-harm, bi-polar disorder, addiction and border-line states – to name just some of the presenting issues.
I qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2009 and have over 18 years experience working for the NHS. I worked in the Specialty of Weight Management for 8 years. My aim was to help people understand the psychological barriers to making health-related changes. I work with people to explore the reasons behind obesity, overweight, binge eating, emotion-driven eating (comfort eating) and/or difficulties breaking the cycle of yo-yo dieting. I also help people improve their relationships with food, their bodies and with themselves.
I qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2009 and have over 18 years experience working for the NHS. I worked in the Specialty of Weight Management for 8 years. My aim was to help people understand the psychological barriers to making health-related changes. I work with people to explore the reasons behind obesity, overweight, binge eating, emotion-driven eating (comfort eating) and/or difficulties breaking the cycle of yo-yo dieting. I also help people improve their relationships with food, their bodies and with themselves.
We are told how important exercise is for our physical well-being, your mental health is no different. Mental health and physical health are interconnected. Stress, anxiety, and depression can manifest as physical symptoms. So, maintaining good mental health can positively influence physical health. Therapy changes lives and for that reason, if you are unhappy, stressed, and not sure what to do, you need to remember that life is short, and you deserve to live the life you want. Put yourself first and do what makes you happy! I will help you become your own therapist, providing you with healthy tools and support tailored for you.
We are told how important exercise is for our physical well-being, your mental health is no different. Mental health and physical health are interconnected. Stress, anxiety, and depression can manifest as physical symptoms. So, maintaining good mental health can positively influence physical health. Therapy changes lives and for that reason, if you are unhappy, stressed, and not sure what to do, you need to remember that life is short, and you deserve to live the life you want. Put yourself first and do what makes you happy! I will help you become your own therapist, providing you with healthy tools and support tailored for you.
Self-criticism can feel like it’s on a painful, repeating loop. You might find you are telling yourself that you are not good enough, or boring, ugly or fat. Far from motivating you, it’s my belief that punishing yourself in this way actually limits your choices and actions and keeps you stuck. Quite simply, talking to yourself in a mean way doesn’t get you anywhere. Talking to another person, and opening up about this habit can really help.
Self-criticism can feel like it’s on a painful, repeating loop. You might find you are telling yourself that you are not good enough, or boring, ugly or fat. Far from motivating you, it’s my belief that punishing yourself in this way actually limits your choices and actions and keeps you stuck. Quite simply, talking to yourself in a mean way doesn’t get you anywhere. Talking to another person, and opening up about this habit can really help.
Hi, I'm Dave and I'm a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor. What I aim to provide, is a safe environment for you to explore any area of your life. I offer a free telephone consultation and a free 20 minute initial consultation, this would be to explain what counselling is and the process, commitment and fees involved. Sessions are confidential and the aim being to build a therapeutic relationship that can lead to change. Over the years I have come to recognize connection is so important in our lives, often anxiety, depression, addiction and emotional issues can lead us to disconnect from those around us.
Hi, I'm Dave and I'm a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor. What I aim to provide, is a safe environment for you to explore any area of your life. I offer a free telephone consultation and a free 20 minute initial consultation, this would be to explain what counselling is and the process, commitment and fees involved. Sessions are confidential and the aim being to build a therapeutic relationship that can lead to change. Over the years I have come to recognize connection is so important in our lives, often anxiety, depression, addiction and emotional issues can lead us to disconnect from those around us.
Hi, I’m Nicki. I’m an integrative psychotherapist and a registered member of the BACP. I work with a range of approaches to suit your needs and preferences.
Life can feel overwhelming at times—stress, trauma, or unresolved feelings can show up as anxiety, low mood, overthinking, issues seeming bigger than they are, sleep problems, or relationship challenges. You might feel anger, a sense of unfairness, struggle with past experiences that are still affecting you.
In therapy, we can explore these experiences together. I’ll help you understand yourself and patterns, manage emotional overwhelm, and find more balance and calm.
Hi, I’m Nicki. I’m an integrative psychotherapist and a registered member of the BACP. I work with a range of approaches to suit your needs and preferences.
Life can feel overwhelming at times—stress, trauma, or unresolved feelings can show up as anxiety, low mood, overthinking, issues seeming bigger than they are, sleep problems, or relationship challenges. You might feel anger, a sense of unfairness, struggle with past experiences that are still affecting you.
In therapy, we can explore these experiences together. I’ll help you understand yourself and patterns, manage emotional overwhelm, and find more balance and calm.
I am a compassionate, authentic, and containing clinical psychologist who values genuine connection in the therapeutic process. I have over 20 years experience working with all ages across a broad spectrum of need.
My experience has equipped me with the competence to help you thrive and become more present in your relationships and daily life. I am committed to reducing psychological distress and to make meaningful change, whilst supporting emotional wellbeing.
I provide a secure and sensitive therapeutic space and will walk alongside you at your pace without judgement as you move towards living the life you want to live.
I am a compassionate, authentic, and containing clinical psychologist who values genuine connection in the therapeutic process. I have over 20 years experience working with all ages across a broad spectrum of need.
My experience has equipped me with the competence to help you thrive and become more present in your relationships and daily life. I am committed to reducing psychological distress and to make meaningful change, whilst supporting emotional wellbeing.
I provide a secure and sensitive therapeutic space and will walk alongside you at your pace without judgement as you move towards living the life you want to live.
Hello my name is Vickie and I provide an online counselling service for adults over 18. I offer a secure base - a compassionate and safe place where you can explore and unravel your thoughts and feelings.
Clients come to me if they have difficulties in their current lives that they feel might be rooted in their childhood and early important relationships.
Sometimes my clients feeling 'stuck ' - repeating patterns in the way they feel about themselves and others.
These pattens can be 'automatic' ways of relating, that no longer serve you well in current adult realtionships, they can be survival strategies from the past.
Hello my name is Vickie and I provide an online counselling service for adults over 18. I offer a secure base - a compassionate and safe place where you can explore and unravel your thoughts and feelings.
Clients come to me if they have difficulties in their current lives that they feel might be rooted in their childhood and early important relationships.
Sometimes my clients feeling 'stuck ' - repeating patterns in the way they feel about themselves and others.
These pattens can be 'automatic' ways of relating, that no longer serve you well in current adult realtionships, they can be survival strategies from the past.
If you’ve landed here, chances are you’re tired. And not just the “really need a nap” kind of tired, but the deep, soul-level exhaustion that comes from trying to hold everything together for too long.
Maybe you’re living with chronic illness, trauma, or the quieter kind of pain that’s harder to name but just as heavy to carry.
Maybe you’ve spent years being “the strong one” for everyone else and now there’s nothing left in the tank for you.
Whatever shape your story takes, you deserve a place to finally tell it and gently set down the weight you’ve been carrying, even if it's just for a little while.
If you’ve landed here, chances are you’re tired. And not just the “really need a nap” kind of tired, but the deep, soul-level exhaustion that comes from trying to hold everything together for too long.
Maybe you’re living with chronic illness, trauma, or the quieter kind of pain that’s harder to name but just as heavy to carry.
Maybe you’ve spent years being “the strong one” for everyone else and now there’s nothing left in the tank for you.
Whatever shape your story takes, you deserve a place to finally tell it and gently set down the weight you’ve been carrying, even if it's just for a little while.
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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.