In Person Counselling in Rayleigh

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Dr Michalla Gillbanks
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
I am able to offer face to face, telephone and video therapy.
I am a qualified clinical psychologist with over 15 years experience working within NHS and private sectors. I have experience working with adults, adolescents and children experiencing a range of emotional and mental health difficulties. During your initial assessment, I take time to get to know you and your presenting issues taking into consideration past experiences, family dynamics and issues that you feel need addressing or are holding you back. We would then develop a person centered care plan to best suit your needs & goals. I am experienced in dealing with a range of mental health conditions along with more exploratory work
I am able to offer face to face, telephone and video therapy.
I am a qualified clinical psychologist with over 15 years experience working within NHS and private sectors. I have experience working with adults, adolescents and children experiencing a range of emotional and mental health difficulties. During your initial assessment, I take time to get to know you and your presenting issues taking into consideration past experiences, family dynamics and issues that you feel need addressing or are holding you back. We would then develop a person centered care plan to best suit your needs & goals. I am experienced in dealing with a range of mental health conditions along with more exploratory work
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Wisteria Talking Therapy
Counsellor, BACP
3 Endorsed
I can offer face-to-face or online therapy sessions, offering flexibility to suit busy lives.
Have you suffered an adverse childhood experience? Are you feeling anxious? Are your relationships suffering? Is there unprocessed trauma affecting your own wellbeing or those around you? Want to feel more at peace? Do you struggle living in a neurodivergent household or waiting a ADHD diagnosis and feel that no one gets you? Neurodivergent people can suffer multiple traumatic events impacting their wellbeing and can be highly sensitive to rejection impacting self worth. Working through a trauma lense we can pinpoint where the unease lay and work towards hope, clarity and a sense of calm.
I can offer face-to-face or online therapy sessions, offering flexibility to suit busy lives.
Have you suffered an adverse childhood experience? Are you feeling anxious? Are your relationships suffering? Is there unprocessed trauma affecting your own wellbeing or those around you? Want to feel more at peace? Do you struggle living in a neurodivergent household or waiting a ADHD diagnosis and feel that no one gets you? Neurodivergent people can suffer multiple traumatic events impacting their wellbeing and can be highly sensitive to rejection impacting self worth. Working through a trauma lense we can pinpoint where the unease lay and work towards hope, clarity and a sense of calm.
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Jenni Griffiths
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Everyone experiences challenges and difficulties at various times in their life and it can be comforting to know that we don’t have to get through it on our own. Sometimes we just need someone impartial and compassionate to just listen to us confidentially and not judge us; to help us express and let go of our feelings and thoughts in a safe space. Other times we need help to make sense of past events or to manage difficult emotions. And then we need to move forwards… so having someone to support us who we already trust, can be really useful to make lasting changes.
Everyone experiences challenges and difficulties at various times in their life and it can be comforting to know that we don’t have to get through it on our own. Sometimes we just need someone impartial and compassionate to just listen to us confidentially and not judge us; to help us express and let go of our feelings and thoughts in a safe space. Other times we need help to make sense of past events or to manage difficult emotions. And then we need to move forwards… so having someone to support us who we already trust, can be really useful to make lasting changes.
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Alex Sinclair Gulland
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
1 Endorsed
I offer therapy sessions in person/online or outside with the herd.
Seeking therapy and finding the right counsellor can sometimes feel daunting — so well done for taking this important first step. Beginning counselling is a courageous act of self-care, and I aim to make the process as safe, supportive, and collaborative as possible. As a Counsellor with lived experience of mental health challenges, I understand how it feels to be vulnerable, uncertain, or “stuck.” My goal is to provide a warm, compassionate, and confidential space where you can explore what’s happening in your life without fear of judgment.
I offer therapy sessions in person/online or outside with the herd.
Seeking therapy and finding the right counsellor can sometimes feel daunting — so well done for taking this important first step. Beginning counselling is a courageous act of self-care, and I aim to make the process as safe, supportive, and collaborative as possible. As a Counsellor with lived experience of mental health challenges, I understand how it feels to be vulnerable, uncertain, or “stuck.” My goal is to provide a warm, compassionate, and confidential space where you can explore what’s happening in your life without fear of judgment.
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Ann Sherwin
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Are there issues in your life, past or present, that you haven't addressed. Are these issues preventing you from moving forward in your life, relationship or work. I am a trained Counsellor with eleven years experience. it is a requirement to undergo our own individual therapy when training therefore I am very aware that one of the most important decisions, in choosing a therapist, is to be able to connect with them. I am also aware, having been on the other side of the room how difficult it can be to open up our lives, past and present, to a stranger. Reaching out for help at a difficult time in our lives is not easy.
Are there issues in your life, past or present, that you haven't addressed. Are these issues preventing you from moving forward in your life, relationship or work. I am a trained Counsellor with eleven years experience. it is a requirement to undergo our own individual therapy when training therefore I am very aware that one of the most important decisions, in choosing a therapist, is to be able to connect with them. I am also aware, having been on the other side of the room how difficult it can be to open up our lives, past and present, to a stranger. Reaching out for help at a difficult time in our lives is not easy.
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Dr Chancy Marsh
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
I am a chartered clinical psychologist with 15 years experience in mental health. Whilst working in the NHS, I have set up The Sycamore Private Practice so that people outside of mental health services can access support. I have worked with people, who have benefited from making sense of difficult or/and frightening experiences, improving their mood or lowering anxiety. If you would like a safe place in order to understand more about what is going on for you, or perhaps have specific areas that need a focus, we can do this together and at a pace that suits you. I have listed my areas of expertise and experience as a guide for you.
I am a chartered clinical psychologist with 15 years experience in mental health. Whilst working in the NHS, I have set up The Sycamore Private Practice so that people outside of mental health services can access support. I have worked with people, who have benefited from making sense of difficult or/and frightening experiences, improving their mood or lowering anxiety. If you would like a safe place in order to understand more about what is going on for you, or perhaps have specific areas that need a focus, we can do this together and at a pace that suits you. I have listed my areas of expertise and experience as a guide for you.
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Angela Cope
Counsellor, MBACP
I am an experienced and fully qualified Couples Counsellor, Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist with a background in both Person-centred Humanistic counselling and an Advanced Diploma in Psychodynamic counselling. I am a fully qualified Relate counsellor having 1500+ hours experience. I have experience in my practice using Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Systemic family Counselling using genograms, Solution Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
I am an experienced and fully qualified Couples Counsellor, Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist with a background in both Person-centred Humanistic counselling and an Advanced Diploma in Psychodynamic counselling. I am a fully qualified Relate counsellor having 1500+ hours experience. I have experience in my practice using Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Systemic family Counselling using genograms, Solution Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
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Glenn McCarthy
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
I offer one to one, face to face therapy in the heart of Rayleigh.
I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist offering support in Rayleigh and the surrounding areas. I help clients with difficulties surrounding: • Low mood and depression • Anxiety - general, social and health • OCD • Anger • Low self esteem • Trauma and PTSD • ADHD.
I offer one to one, face to face therapy in the heart of Rayleigh.
I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist offering support in Rayleigh and the surrounding areas. I help clients with difficulties surrounding: • Low mood and depression • Anxiety - general, social and health • OCD • Anger • Low self esteem • Trauma and PTSD • ADHD.
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Marc Freeman
Counsellor, MBACP
If you are finding life difficult, or struggling to understand or change the way you feel, talking to somebody can really help. Sometimes reaching out is the best thing you can do, and it can really help you put things into perspective and learn new ways of coping and dealing with the difficulties in your life. I have linked an example of how I work in this video: https://youtu.be/g4YMqJdPoj0
If you are finding life difficult, or struggling to understand or change the way you feel, talking to somebody can really help. Sometimes reaching out is the best thing you can do, and it can really help you put things into perspective and learn new ways of coping and dealing with the difficulties in your life. I have linked an example of how I work in this video: https://youtu.be/g4YMqJdPoj0
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Piece Together Counselling
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
I offer flexible online across the UK and face to face sessions in my area.
Hello, I’m Karen, a UK-based Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor dedicated to supporting neurodiverse individuals and anyone facing daily challenges. My journey into therapy later in life has endowed me with rich life skills and deep empathy, allowing me to truly understand the unique experiences of those on the neurodiverse spectrum. I’m passionate about offering a safe, non-judgmental space where you can share your story and build resilience.
I offer flexible online across the UK and face to face sessions in my area.
Hello, I’m Karen, a UK-based Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor dedicated to supporting neurodiverse individuals and anyone facing daily challenges. My journey into therapy later in life has endowed me with rich life skills and deep empathy, allowing me to truly understand the unique experiences of those on the neurodiverse spectrum. I’m passionate about offering a safe, non-judgmental space where you can share your story and build resilience.
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Louise Christie
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
My journey began with supporting teenagers in a secondary school, helping them navigate the emotional, social and academic challenges that often arise during adolescence. From there, my work has extended to individuals facing a range of life difficulties, including domestic abuse and social isolation, grief and loss and significant life transitions. I also work with couples who are managing the complexities of modern life, whether it's balancing demanding schedules, working through communication issues, dealing with financial pressures, or navigating the roles we take on within our family structures.
My journey began with supporting teenagers in a secondary school, helping them navigate the emotional, social and academic challenges that often arise during adolescence. From there, my work has extended to individuals facing a range of life difficulties, including domestic abuse and social isolation, grief and loss and significant life transitions. I also work with couples who are managing the complexities of modern life, whether it's balancing demanding schedules, working through communication issues, dealing with financial pressures, or navigating the roles we take on within our family structures.
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Natalie Scott
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
I offer face to face sessions in Rayleigh, or online sessions.
Feeling constantly overwhelmed and like you just have too much going on in your head? Or maybe you are constantly underwhelmed and everything just feels flat and pointless? Maybe you're sick of repeating the same patterns and want to actually understand what's going on, and for things to change. Therapy can help you sort through all the boxes that are cluttering up your mind, one at a time. I also specialise in working with men, and understanding their resistance and hesitation to come in and talk about what is weighing on their mind.
I offer face to face sessions in Rayleigh, or online sessions.
Feeling constantly overwhelmed and like you just have too much going on in your head? Or maybe you are constantly underwhelmed and everything just feels flat and pointless? Maybe you're sick of repeating the same patterns and want to actually understand what's going on, and for things to change. Therapy can help you sort through all the boxes that are cluttering up your mind, one at a time. I also specialise in working with men, and understanding their resistance and hesitation to come in and talk about what is weighing on their mind.
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Laura Buckingham
Counsellor, MBACP
Welcome, My name is Laura, I am a fully qualified Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor offering both long and short-term therapy. We are all presented with many different challenges in all aspects of our daily lives, including work, health, relationships and with our own well-being. Reaching out for help can often feel overwhelming, however, the rewards in taking that difficult first step can be life-changing. I have experience and successfully worked with those suffering with depression, anxiety, loneliness, loss & grief domestic abuse, suicidal thoughts and chronic illness amongst various other issues.
Welcome, My name is Laura, I am a fully qualified Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor offering both long and short-term therapy. We are all presented with many different challenges in all aspects of our daily lives, including work, health, relationships and with our own well-being. Reaching out for help can often feel overwhelming, however, the rewards in taking that difficult first step can be life-changing. I have experience and successfully worked with those suffering with depression, anxiety, loneliness, loss & grief domestic abuse, suicidal thoughts and chronic illness amongst various other issues.
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Cara Japon Mbacp Mbpss
Counsellor, BACP
I am qualified in Person-Centred Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR Therapy (EMDR - £70 for 50mins) and.
However, by having the opportunity to offload it may help to come to terms with the loss of the person they were before Dementia. I offer individual, family and relationship counselling. I also offer family/group therapy (up to 4 people) for people who have recently been diagnosed with Dementia/Alzheimer's and their families/friends.
I am qualified in Person-Centred Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR Therapy (EMDR - £70 for 50mins) and.
However, by having the opportunity to offload it may help to come to terms with the loss of the person they were before Dementia. I offer individual, family and relationship counselling. I also offer family/group therapy (up to 4 people) for people who have recently been diagnosed with Dementia/Alzheimer's and their families/friends.
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Sarah Hearn
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I provide a safe, confidential, inspiring environment and provide unique support through your journey to well-being. I will facilitate hope, emotional support and recovery. My objective is to move you forward into experiencing a better quality of life for yourself and subsequently positively affecting people surrounding you now and in the future. To do this, I believe in working collaboratively with you, using a wide spectrum of psychotherapy not just rigidly applying one form but recognising and applying only relevant techniques unique to you. I can help restore your self-esteem and facilitate a realistic pathway to feeling better.
I provide a safe, confidential, inspiring environment and provide unique support through your journey to well-being. I will facilitate hope, emotional support and recovery. My objective is to move you forward into experiencing a better quality of life for yourself and subsequently positively affecting people surrounding you now and in the future. To do this, I believe in working collaboratively with you, using a wide spectrum of psychotherapy not just rigidly applying one form but recognising and applying only relevant techniques unique to you. I can help restore your self-esteem and facilitate a realistic pathway to feeling better.
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Kelly Elizabeth Walters
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I am a qualified and experienced Trauma counsellor and accredited member of the BACP working in Rochford, Southend, Essex and online. I am a professionally trained counsellor dealing within many fields including, but not only, CPTSD, trauma, addictive and dependent behaviours, perception-altering drugs including cannabis, anxiety-driven behaviour, relational issues and sexual abuse. As of July 2024, I will be an EMDR therapist and can offer these services. It's all about you. Counselling focuses on your needs. Using my skills I aim to help you achieve the change you are looking for.
I am a qualified and experienced Trauma counsellor and accredited member of the BACP working in Rochford, Southend, Essex and online. I am a professionally trained counsellor dealing within many fields including, but not only, CPTSD, trauma, addictive and dependent behaviours, perception-altering drugs including cannabis, anxiety-driven behaviour, relational issues and sexual abuse. As of July 2024, I will be an EMDR therapist and can offer these services. It's all about you. Counselling focuses on your needs. Using my skills I aim to help you achieve the change you are looking for.
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Kay DIAMOND
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer both face to face and online sessions.
Hello, I'm Kay. I understand that choosing the right therapist can be difficult so, I offer a free no obligation consultation for you to get a feel for how we might work together. Whether you are experiencing relationship troubles, anxiety, depression, navigating neurodivergence, menopause, low self-esteem, difficult childhood experiences, loss, bereavement (including pets) or you'd like to explore your patterns of behaviour. It is a privilege to be in entrusted with your personal thoughts and feelings.
I offer both face to face and online sessions.
Hello, I'm Kay. I understand that choosing the right therapist can be difficult so, I offer a free no obligation consultation for you to get a feel for how we might work together. Whether you are experiencing relationship troubles, anxiety, depression, navigating neurodivergence, menopause, low self-esteem, difficult childhood experiences, loss, bereavement (including pets) or you'd like to explore your patterns of behaviour. It is a privilege to be in entrusted with your personal thoughts and feelings.
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Alicia- CBT for Self-Esteem, Anxiety and Trauma
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Sessions can be in-person or online.
Exhausted from saying yes to everyone but yourself? Get a heavy feeling in your chest when you even think about disappointing someone? Lie awake knowing you should say no but the guilt's too much? You're not selfish for wanting change (even if it feels scary!) I'm a specialist therapist who helps break these patterns. It's not as simple as "just set boundaries" when your nervous system is in survival mode. Theres often deeper roots like relational trauma or past experiences that taught you to shrink, perform or cope alone. I help you connect back to you, so you can rest without guilt, set healthy limits and build lasting confidence.
Sessions can be in-person or online.
Exhausted from saying yes to everyone but yourself? Get a heavy feeling in your chest when you even think about disappointing someone? Lie awake knowing you should say no but the guilt's too much? You're not selfish for wanting change (even if it feels scary!) I'm a specialist therapist who helps break these patterns. It's not as simple as "just set boundaries" when your nervous system is in survival mode. Theres often deeper roots like relational trauma or past experiences that taught you to shrink, perform or cope alone. I help you connect back to you, so you can rest without guilt, set healthy limits and build lasting confidence.
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Elmsleigh Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Sessions available face-to-face or online during weekday hours.
Counselling is about making sense of what’s on your mind and finding practical ways to feel more in control. I listen closely, ask questions that matter, and help you explore strategies that actually fit your life. Sessions are focused, supportive, and occasionally lightened with well-timed honesty—because life doesn’t always need another lecture. I use evidence-based techniques like CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused approaches, tailored to your situation. Whether it’s anxiety, stress, self-esteem, work-life balance, or life transitions, we work together to clarify what matters to you and take steps that lead to real progress.
Sessions available face-to-face or online during weekday hours.
Counselling is about making sense of what’s on your mind and finding practical ways to feel more in control. I listen closely, ask questions that matter, and help you explore strategies that actually fit your life. Sessions are focused, supportive, and occasionally lightened with well-timed honesty—because life doesn’t always need another lecture. I use evidence-based techniques like CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused approaches, tailored to your situation. Whether it’s anxiety, stress, self-esteem, work-life balance, or life transitions, we work together to clarify what matters to you and take steps that lead to real progress.
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Michelle Anne Saunders
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I tailor therapy to you — offering straightforward, compassionate support online, by phone, or in person.
You might feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like life’s become heavy and tangled. Maybe you're repeating old patterns, struggling with anxiety or low self-esteem, or navigating something deeply personal — like fertility issues, grief, addiction or chronic health challenges. You want to feel like you again. You want to understand what’s really going on underneath it all, move forward without pressure or judgement, and finally stop carrying so much on your own. You don’t need fixing — just space, support, and someone who gets it.
I tailor therapy to you — offering straightforward, compassionate support online, by phone, or in person.
You might feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like life’s become heavy and tangled. Maybe you're repeating old patterns, struggling with anxiety or low self-esteem, or navigating something deeply personal — like fertility issues, grief, addiction or chronic health challenges. You want to feel like you again. You want to understand what’s really going on underneath it all, move forward without pressure or judgement, and finally stop carrying so much on your own. You don’t need fixing — just space, support, and someone who gets it.
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