Life Coaching Counselling in Rayleigh

Deanna Roe
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
You may be experiencing relationship difficulties, work pressures, low self esteem or challenges in your daily life.
I'm a person centred therapeutic counsellor, also trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and can integrate this approach where appropriate, adapting to best support your needs. Alongside my counselling training, I have a background in corporate environments and hold a Masters Degree in HR Management which gives me insight into work-related pressures.
You may be experiencing relationship difficulties, work pressures, low self esteem or challenges in your daily life.
I'm a person centred therapeutic counsellor, also trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and can integrate this approach where appropriate, adapting to best support your needs. Alongside my counselling training, I have a background in corporate environments and hold a Masters Degree in HR Management which gives me insight into work-related pressures.
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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.
I am a qualified therapist and coach who is passionate about helping people feel better so that they can move their lives forwards. Blending counselling with coaching gives me a unique way of not just helping you to address the past and the present, but to move forwards purposefully so that you can enjoy your life to the full.
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.
I am a qualified therapist and coach who is passionate about helping people feel better so that they can move their lives forwards. Blending counselling with coaching gives me a unique way of not just helping you to address the past and the present, but to move forwards purposefully so that you can enjoy your life to the full.
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Dr Chancy Marsh
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Therapy with me can be short or long term, it can be a journey of discovery that we take together or perhaps a focused piece of work, where we target a specific area in your life.
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.
Therapy with me can be short or long term, it can be a journey of discovery that we take together or perhaps a focused piece of work, where we target a specific area in your life.
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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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.
I have over 10 years experience of helping people work through a range of complex issues, with an extremely high success rate. I use a mixture of approaches to make the experience as friendly as possible, and also tailor the work to the needs of each individual. I also worked in schools counselling teens and have vast experience building positive bonds.
If you are finding life difficult, or struggling to understand or change the way you feel, talking to somebody can really help.
I have over 10 years experience of helping people work through a range of complex issues, with an extremely high success rate. I use a mixture of approaches to make the experience as friendly as possible, and also tailor the work to the needs of each individual. I also worked in schools counselling teens and have vast experience building positive bonds.
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Louise Christie
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
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.
Modern day life can have a profound impact on our emotional wellbeing. The pressures and pace of everyday responsibilities can lead to feelings of depression and anxiety, including panic attacks. These experiences can create a sense of loneliness and disconnection, often causing inner unrest and a loss of connection to ourselves and others.
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.
Modern day life can have a profound impact on our emotional wellbeing. The pressures and pace of everyday responsibilities can lead to feelings of depression and anxiety, including panic attacks. These experiences can create a sense of loneliness and disconnection, often causing inner unrest and a loss of connection to ourselves and others.
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Cara Japon Mbacp Gmbpss
Counsellor, BACP
By offering open-ended Counselling sessions, this has aided my clients to build themselves up from needing a length of time off work, to continue their working life or create a new work and life journey.
I am a BACP registered Integrative Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor (Supervision - £50 per 50 minutes, £70 per 1.5hrs) and a member of the BPS. I am qualified in Person-Centred Counselling, CBT & Psychodynamics. I am fully trained in EMDR therapy (£70 per 50 min, £370 for block of 6 sessions).  I have helped many clients who have had a diagnosis of PTSD and extreme anxiety, to overcome their trauma and markedly reduce their anxiety. I specialise in Relationship and Family Counselling, Dementia, anxiety, depression, work-related stress and breakdowns. I also have vast experience of bereavement counselling.
By offering open-ended Counselling sessions, this has aided my clients to build themselves up from needing a length of time off work, to continue their working life or create a new work and life journey.
I am a BACP registered Integrative Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor (Supervision - £50 per 50 minutes, £70 per 1.5hrs) and a member of the BPS. I am qualified in Person-Centred Counselling, CBT & Psychodynamics. I am fully trained in EMDR therapy (£70 per 50 min, £370 for block of 6 sessions).  I have helped many clients who have had a diagnosis of PTSD and extreme anxiety, to overcome their trauma and markedly reduce their anxiety. I specialise in Relationship and Family Counselling, Dementia, anxiety, depression, work-related stress and breakdowns. I also have vast experience of bereavement counselling.
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Bryanna Melody Martin
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I provide a caring, safe space to allow clients to explore issues that may be preventing them leading a fulfilling life.
I have many years experience of working with domestic violence and women’s groups. I have also worked extensively with physical, mental and sexual abuse. I work using a variety of techniques to fit the need of the client. More recently I have found that adding meditation to run alongside Counselling has great results with some clients.
I provide a caring, safe space to allow clients to explore issues that may be preventing them leading a fulfilling life.
I have many years experience of working with domestic violence and women’s groups. I have also worked extensively with physical, mental and sexual abuse. I work using a variety of techniques to fit the need of the client. More recently I have found that adding meditation to run alongside Counselling has great results with some clients.
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Karen Haynes
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
I specialise with anxiety, Trauma, and addiction and am a trained Life coach and nutritional therapist.
I am an Integrative therapist which means I use various therapies and tailor the therapy to your needs, as we all are individuals and I feel an indIvidual approach offers the bespoke service clients require. Some people may respond well to CBT or DBT, others prefer a more Humanistic approach. The Psychodynamic approach works well when looking into our core thoughts and TA works wonders with communication. I work collaboratively with the client to get the best results for you.
I specialise with anxiety, Trauma, and addiction and am a trained Life coach and nutritional therapist.
I am an Integrative therapist which means I use various therapies and tailor the therapy to your needs, as we all are individuals and I feel an indIvidual approach offers the bespoke service clients require. Some people may respond well to CBT or DBT, others prefer a more Humanistic approach. The Psychodynamic approach works well when looking into our core thoughts and TA works wonders with communication. I work collaboratively with the client to get the best results for you.
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Helen McDonald
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I’m based in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, and I offer a range of support services for children and young people, including therapy (play-based and talking therapy), coaching, and advocacy.
I work in an integrative way which means that I combine a range of theories and practices to best suit individual needs, including person-centred, attachment-based, psychodynamic and CBT approaches. I am qualified to level 7 (Masters level) and I am a registered member of the BACP.
I’m based in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, and I offer a range of support services for children and young people, including therapy (play-based and talking therapy), coaching, and advocacy.
I work in an integrative way which means that I combine a range of theories and practices to best suit individual needs, including person-centred, attachment-based, psychodynamic and CBT approaches. I am qualified to level 7 (Masters level) and I am a registered member of the BACP.
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Lorraine Anne Bygrave
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
I understand how overwhelming trauma, PTSD, and early life challenges can feel, but healing is possible.
I’m Lorraine Bygrave, a qualified EMDR and IFS Therapist with expertise in adoption and Attachment-Informed Therapy. I specialise in supporting adult survivors of childhood abuse, trauma, and PTSD, offering a compassionate and tailored approach to healing. My work combines EMDR, IFS, and IADC Therapy to release stuck grief, process unresolved emotions, and address the root causes of your challenges.
I understand how overwhelming trauma, PTSD, and early life challenges can feel, but healing is possible.
I’m Lorraine Bygrave, a qualified EMDR and IFS Therapist with expertise in adoption and Attachment-Informed Therapy. I specialise in supporting adult survivors of childhood abuse, trauma, and PTSD, offering a compassionate and tailored approach to healing. My work combines EMDR, IFS, and IADC Therapy to release stuck grief, process unresolved emotions, and address the root causes of your challenges.
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Ian Wilson
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
This led me to train as a person-centered therapist, where I now help all kinds of people navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth
I partner with individuals who feel stuck and unfulfilled, seeking a change in their lives. Together, we'll build a trusting and authentic partnership, fostering creativity and security. Through our work, you'll find purpose and fulfilment, empowered to overcome challenges to identify and achieve your goals. Seeking help in difficult times takes strength. Let me be clear, you are already good enough. You have all the inner resources you need to move forward with clarity and confidence. Let’s get you straightened out and heading in the right direction.
This led me to train as a person-centered therapist, where I now help all kinds of people navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth
I partner with individuals who feel stuck and unfulfilled, seeking a change in their lives. Together, we'll build a trusting and authentic partnership, fostering creativity and security. Through our work, you'll find purpose and fulfilment, empowered to overcome challenges to identify and achieve your goals. Seeking help in difficult times takes strength. Let me be clear, you are already good enough. You have all the inner resources you need to move forward with clarity and confidence. Let’s get you straightened out and heading in the right direction.
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Benfleet Counselling And Psychotherapy Ltd
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Looking after your mental health is so important and can help to improve your quality of life, relationships, confidence, motivation and sense of purpose.
At Benfleet Counselling and Psychotherapy Ltd, we deeply care about our potential clients' well-being, and we understand that seeking support can be a vulnerable and courageous step. Our uniqueness lies in the genuine empathy and compassion we bring to every therapeutic journey. We believe that everyone's struggles are unique, and we are dedicated to tailoring our approach to meet your specific needs, whatever they may be. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or any other emotional difficulty, our team of caring and experienced therapists is here to walk alongside you on your path to healing and growth
Looking after your mental health is so important and can help to improve your quality of life, relationships, confidence, motivation and sense of purpose.
At Benfleet Counselling and Psychotherapy Ltd, we deeply care about our potential clients' well-being, and we understand that seeking support can be a vulnerable and courageous step. Our uniqueness lies in the genuine empathy and compassion we bring to every therapeutic journey. We believe that everyone's struggles are unique, and we are dedicated to tailoring our approach to meet your specific needs, whatever they may be. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or any other emotional difficulty, our team of caring and experienced therapists is here to walk alongside you on your path to healing and growth
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Kim Macleod
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
I specialise in helping people who are struggling to cope with chronic conditions such as persistent pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes or life following an accident.
Due to my training as a Counselling Psychologist, evidence based practice informs my work. I draw on several types of therapy including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness and others. I will work with you to develop a plan that helps you to identify your values and goals so that you can live your best life.
I specialise in helping people who are struggling to cope with chronic conditions such as persistent pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes or life following an accident.
Due to my training as a Counselling Psychologist, evidence based practice informs my work. I draw on several types of therapy including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness and others. I will work with you to develop a plan that helps you to identify your values and goals so that you can live your best life.
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Elmsleigh Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
I listen closely, ask questions that matter, and help you explore strategies that actually fit your life.
What You Can Expect: A confidential, respectful, and focused environment. Tools to manage stress, build confidence, and navigate challenges. Sessions available face-to-face or online during weekday hours. Not a magician, just focused, straightforward support—no tricks involved. A counsellor who listens, keeps things grounded, and won’t waste your time.
I listen closely, ask questions that matter, and help you explore strategies that actually fit your life.
What You Can Expect: A confidential, respectful, and focused environment. Tools to manage stress, build confidence, and navigate challenges. Sessions available face-to-face or online during weekday hours. Not a magician, just focused, straightforward support—no tricks involved. A counsellor who listens, keeps things grounded, and won’t waste your time.
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Carl Argent
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
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Life Coaching Counsellors
What can I expect from life coaching?
Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.

Can a life coach help treat anxiety?
Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.

Can life coaching be done online?
Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.

How long does life coaching last?
Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.