Psychosis Counselling in Rayleigh

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Dr Michalla Gillbanks
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
I am a qualified clinical psychologist with over 15 years experience working within NHS and private sectors. I have experience working with adults and young people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. 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 goals. I am experienced in dealing with a range of mental health conditions along with more exploratory work and have a special interest in neurodiversity and mental health
I am a qualified clinical psychologist with over 15 years experience working within NHS and private sectors. I have experience working with adults and young people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. 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 goals. I am experienced in dealing with a range of mental health conditions along with more exploratory work and have a special interest in neurodiversity and mental health
01702 908337 View 01702 908337
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Karen Haynes
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
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 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.
01702 411182 View 01702 411182
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Anthony Jackson BSc (Hons) Couns. MBACP (Reg.)
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I offer therapy for couples and individual clients in person and by video or telephone call. ●14 years in Private Practice● NHS experienced●. I am a qualified and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I work with you using a variety of research based approaches to address your issue. Over the years I have helped many different clients explore and reflect on their issue from a different perspective. This has often allowed them to resolve their problem or arrive at an acceptance which they can maintain when therapy finishes.
I offer therapy for couples and individual clients in person and by video or telephone call. ●14 years in Private Practice● NHS experienced●. I am a qualified and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I work with you using a variety of research based approaches to address your issue. Over the years I have helped many different clients explore and reflect on their issue from a different perspective. This has often allowed them to resolve their problem or arrive at an acceptance which they can maintain when therapy finishes.
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The Water Tower Therapy Centre Specialist Therapy
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Taking the first step to seek support can feel daunting, especially when trauma, grief, or emotional difficulty leaves you feeling stuck or overwhelmed. You don’t have to carry this alone. At The Water Tower Therapy Centre, our experienced therapists work with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and couples issues, and complex grief. We offer a compassionate, non-judgemental space tailored to your needs. When you get in touch, we’ll match you with the therapist best suited to you. Looking after your mental health can improve your relationships, confidence, and sense of purpose. If you’re ready, we can help.
Taking the first step to seek support can feel daunting, especially when trauma, grief, or emotional difficulty leaves you feeling stuck or overwhelmed. You don’t have to carry this alone. At The Water Tower Therapy Centre, our experienced therapists work with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and couples issues, and complex grief. We offer a compassionate, non-judgemental space tailored to your needs. When you get in touch, we’ll match you with the therapist best suited to you. Looking after your mental health can improve your relationships, confidence, and sense of purpose. If you’re ready, we can help.
07480 534951 View 07480 534951
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Dr Denise Pauline Stevens
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP
Serves Area
My own experience of therapy inspired me to become a psychotherapist. Through therapy, I gained a deeper understanding of how early experiences can shape our relationships, emotions and sense of self. This journey helped me move beyond patterns that had left me feeling stuck and develop a more fulfilling way of living. As a therapist, I offer a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can explore your difficulties, gain insight and work towards meaningful and lasting change. If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or struggling to move forward, I invite you to get in touch.
My own experience of therapy inspired me to become a psychotherapist. Through therapy, I gained a deeper understanding of how early experiences can shape our relationships, emotions and sense of self. This journey helped me move beyond patterns that had left me feeling stuck and develop a more fulfilling way of living. As a therapist, I offer a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can explore your difficulties, gain insight and work towards meaningful and lasting change. If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or struggling to move forward, I invite you to get in touch.
01268 983082 View 01268 983082

More Therapists Nearby

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Dr Harry Dean
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
It can be hard to live in our own heads. Worries, fears, sadness and feelings of inadequacy can make it feel like we are swimming against the tide. Our psychological difficulties may have been with us for a long time or may have started more recently. Whatever our mental health concerns, psychological therapy is an opportunity to change our relationship with our minds: a place to learn the skills to cope better with what life may throw at us, and a chance to find the inner resources that we all have, to allow us to move towards living a more fulfilling life.
It can be hard to live in our own heads. Worries, fears, sadness and feelings of inadequacy can make it feel like we are swimming against the tide. Our psychological difficulties may have been with us for a long time or may have started more recently. Whatever our mental health concerns, psychological therapy is an opportunity to change our relationship with our minds: a place to learn the skills to cope better with what life may throw at us, and a chance to find the inner resources that we all have, to allow us to move towards living a more fulfilling life.
020 3815 5196 View 020 3815 5196
Keith Armitage
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
London E9
Psychotherapies move in and out of fashion as their claims and practises come in for reassessment and challenge. Psychoanalysis, the grandfather of all "talking cures", is no exception but it does seem as if, once again, it is having its moment as new studies and research offer evidence that it can provide for a change that endures. And it does so without providing the assurances of the quick-fix or the painless option but through a close and attentive listening and analysis of the nuances of your ties to others, the crucial relationships that might form (or undo) us.
Psychotherapies move in and out of fashion as their claims and practises come in for reassessment and challenge. Psychoanalysis, the grandfather of all "talking cures", is no exception but it does seem as if, once again, it is having its moment as new studies and research offer evidence that it can provide for a change that endures. And it does so without providing the assurances of the quick-fix or the painless option but through a close and attentive listening and analysis of the nuances of your ties to others, the crucial relationships that might form (or undo) us.
020 3835 2917 View 020 3835 2917
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Dr Veniece Hibbert
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
Sometimes we reach a point in life where we struggle to see clearly and we even become uncertain about the future and even begin to question our relationships. For some of us, its unhealthy patterns and cycles that we keep on repeating, and find difficult to break free from. Our unresolved childhood trauma's can present in our day to day adult lives, showing up as strong depressive feelings, overwhelming anxiety, or a fragmented sense of self, leaving us feeling trapped and hopeless. Whatever the issues are that you are facing, change is certainly possible!
Sometimes we reach a point in life where we struggle to see clearly and we even become uncertain about the future and even begin to question our relationships. For some of us, its unhealthy patterns and cycles that we keep on repeating, and find difficult to break free from. Our unresolved childhood trauma's can present in our day to day adult lives, showing up as strong depressive feelings, overwhelming anxiety, or a fragmented sense of self, leaving us feeling trapped and hopeless. Whatever the issues are that you are facing, change is certainly possible!
020 3962 1380 View 020 3962 1380
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SessionswithTope
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety, Relational Difficulties, Psychosis and Bipolar Disorders.
Hi I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. I work with adults and young persons experiencing anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions and work place stress. Many of the people I work with feel stuck in unhelpful thought patterns, overwhelmed by emotions, or frustrated by behaviors they want to change. CBT is a practical, evidence-based approach that helps you understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and actions. In our work together, we will identify patterns that are keeping you stuck and develop tools to help you respond differently—both in and outside of sessions.
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety, Relational Difficulties, Psychosis and Bipolar Disorders.
Hi I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. I work with adults and young persons experiencing anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions and work place stress. Many of the people I work with feel stuck in unhelpful thought patterns, overwhelmed by emotions, or frustrated by behaviors they want to change. CBT is a practical, evidence-based approach that helps you understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and actions. In our work together, we will identify patterns that are keeping you stuck and develop tools to help you respond differently—both in and outside of sessions.
01708 204795 View 01708 204795
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Ipek Beyaz Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Enfield EN1
I am a BABCP accredited psychological therapist with specialist training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I also bring my experience as a qualified yoga teacher and yoga therapist into my work, integrating body-based awareness where helpful to support emotional regulation and trauma recovery. I support people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, mood changes, self-doubt, or post-traumatic stress. CBT is a gentle, evidence-based approach that helps make sense of how thoughts, emotions, and behaviours are shaped by past experiences and cultural pressures. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed.
I am a BABCP accredited psychological therapist with specialist training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I also bring my experience as a qualified yoga teacher and yoga therapist into my work, integrating body-based awareness where helpful to support emotional regulation and trauma recovery. I support people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, mood changes, self-doubt, or post-traumatic stress. CBT is a gentle, evidence-based approach that helps make sense of how thoughts, emotions, and behaviours are shaped by past experiences and cultural pressures. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed.
020 4572 6130 View 020 4572 6130
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At Pro Comfort Counselling, individuals, couples, and families can access support for emotional difficulties, relationship strain, anxiety, panic, low mood, family conflict, and periods of personal or professional transition. Many people seek counselling when familiar patterns no longer lead to resolution. The practice provides a structured, compassionate, and professionally grounded space where difficulties can be understood more clearly and addressed step by step.
At Pro Comfort Counselling, individuals, couples, and families can access support for emotional difficulties, relationship strain, anxiety, panic, low mood, family conflict, and periods of personal or professional transition. Many people seek counselling when familiar patterns no longer lead to resolution. The practice provides a structured, compassionate, and professionally grounded space where difficulties can be understood more clearly and addressed step by step.
07480 789942 View 07480 789942
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Dr Jayde Dix
Psychologist
London E10
JAN 2025 - current F2F availability for self-funding & BUPA. Hi, I’m Dr Jayde Dix! How are you? I am a clinical psychologist and I offer therapy to adults who are going through a difficult time or need some space to figure things out and move forward. It may be that you've been struggling with your mental health for a while now and have a clear problem you want some help with. Or, you might just want a hand with fine-tuning your wellbeing so it is the best it can be. Either way, I know it can feel complicated and difficult to reach out for help so I will share some information here to help you decide if we would be a good match.
JAN 2025 - current F2F availability for self-funding & BUPA. Hi, I’m Dr Jayde Dix! How are you? I am a clinical psychologist and I offer therapy to adults who are going through a difficult time or need some space to figure things out and move forward. It may be that you've been struggling with your mental health for a while now and have a clear problem you want some help with. Or, you might just want a hand with fine-tuning your wellbeing so it is the best it can be. Either way, I know it can feel complicated and difficult to reach out for help so I will share some information here to help you decide if we would be a good match.
020 4634 7140 View 020 4634 7140
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Khanya Price-Evans
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Serves Area
She has a special interest in working in personality disorders, psychosis, complex trauma, and eating disorders and actively participates in the research and dissemination of new treatments and interventions alongside her NHS and private clinical practices.
Dr. Price-Evans is experienced in the assessment, formulation and treatment of individuals with complex mental health needs. She works within a biopsychosocial framework with an initial focus on CBT, which allows her to integrate different therapeutic modalities and draw on the extensive evidence base, tailoring the treatment to the individual.
She has a special interest in working in personality disorders, psychosis, complex trauma, and eating disorders and actively participates in the research and dissemination of new treatments and interventions alongside her NHS and private clinical practices.
Dr. Price-Evans is experienced in the assessment, formulation and treatment of individuals with complex mental health needs. She works within a biopsychosocial framework with an initial focus on CBT, which allows her to integrate different therapeutic modalities and draw on the extensive evidence base, tailoring the treatment to the individual.
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Dr Jessica C Bird
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I also provide specialist support for people struggling with problematic AI chatbot use, including companion relationships, compulsive use, and AI-spirals that disconnect their reality (i.e. AI-associated delusions & psychosis).
The first step is an assessment of your current problems and their impact, which may include a diagnosis, and a formulation to understand them. In therapy we work together to overcome these problems and move towards your goals, whether that’s feeling safer, happier, calmer, more in control, less driven by the past, or doing more of what’s important to you.
I also provide specialist support for people struggling with problematic AI chatbot use, including companion relationships, compulsive use, and AI-spirals that disconnect their reality (i.e. AI-associated delusions & psychosis).
The first step is an assessment of your current problems and their impact, which may include a diagnosis, and a formulation to understand them. In therapy we work together to overcome these problems and move towards your goals, whether that’s feeling safer, happier, calmer, more in control, less driven by the past, or doing more of what’s important to you.
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Dr Gayathri Alagar Kuppuraj
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi I'm Gaya, I work with individuals navigating complex mental health challenges, including psychosis, trauma, and long-term conditions.
I specialise in psychosis, complex trauma, eating disorders, and rehabilitation, and work with adults, children, and young people. Using CFT, ACT, and person-centred approaches, I help you understand your experiences, build self-compassion, and reconnect with what matters. I offer a culturally informed space where your whole story is welcomed.
Hi I'm Gaya, I work with individuals navigating complex mental health challenges, including psychosis, trauma, and long-term conditions.
I specialise in psychosis, complex trauma, eating disorders, and rehabilitation, and work with adults, children, and young people. Using CFT, ACT, and person-centred approaches, I help you understand your experiences, build self-compassion, and reconnect with what matters. I offer a culturally informed space where your whole story is welcomed.
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Dr Shirin Mustafa
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
3 Endorsed
London E1
If you're dealing with relationship issues, low mood, anxiety, or trauma symptoms, I offer tailored support using proven approaches like CBT, Narrative Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, EMDR, NET, and approaches to treat psychosis.
Recognising that you're struggling and taking the first step toward seeking support requires great courage. You're not alone and I am here to help. As an experienced psychologist, I draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches to ensure we find the right fit for you, making therapy a meaningful and effective journey. I am trained to work across the lifespan, offering support for children, teens, adults, and retirees.
If you're dealing with relationship issues, low mood, anxiety, or trauma symptoms, I offer tailored support using proven approaches like CBT, Narrative Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, EMDR, NET, and approaches to treat psychosis.
Recognising that you're struggling and taking the first step toward seeking support requires great courage. You're not alone and I am here to help. As an experienced psychologist, I draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches to ensure we find the right fit for you, making therapy a meaningful and effective journey. I am trained to work across the lifespan, offering support for children, teens, adults, and retirees.
020 3667 9713 View 020 3667 9713
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Dr Juan Du
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialise in anxiety, trauma, depression, psychosis, grief, loss, and work stress.
Hello and welcome. My name is Juan Du, and I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, an Associated Fellow at the British Psychological Society, I am also UKCP-accredited Psychotherapist, and a Mindfulness Teacher. My approach is rooted in both Eastern wisdom and philosophy and Western psychology. I like to bring an innovative and integrative, and culturally sensitive approach that supports clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief, and all different life stresses. I am looking forward to meeting you and supporting you toward healing, balance, and inner growth. Warm wishes, Dr Juan Du DCPsych, CPsychol, AFBPsS
I specialise in anxiety, trauma, depression, psychosis, grief, loss, and work stress.
Hello and welcome. My name is Juan Du, and I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, an Associated Fellow at the British Psychological Society, I am also UKCP-accredited Psychotherapist, and a Mindfulness Teacher. My approach is rooted in both Eastern wisdom and philosophy and Western psychology. I like to bring an innovative and integrative, and culturally sensitive approach that supports clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief, and all different life stresses. I am looking forward to meeting you and supporting you toward healing, balance, and inner growth. Warm wishes, Dr Juan Du DCPsych, CPsychol, AFBPsS
020 4572 2316 View 020 4572 2316
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Joshua Archer
Counsellor
1 Endorsed
You might feel stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or lost in your thoughts. Maybe life has thrown too much at once—or you’ve carried something for too long. You might be neurodivergent, dealing with trauma, addiction, or navigating family struggles. I pride myself that my clients are heard, supported, and offered real tools for change. If, and when you are ready to talk, I offer a safe, straightforward space—online or in Braintree—to help you move forward, your way. I have supported children of all ages, adults and older adults for over 10 years and will take a unique approach to improve you, or a loved ones, quality of life.
You might feel stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or lost in your thoughts. Maybe life has thrown too much at once—or you’ve carried something for too long. You might be neurodivergent, dealing with trauma, addiction, or navigating family struggles. I pride myself that my clients are heard, supported, and offered real tools for change. If, and when you are ready to talk, I offer a safe, straightforward space—online or in Braintree—to help you move forward, your way. I have supported children of all ages, adults and older adults for over 10 years and will take a unique approach to improve you, or a loved ones, quality of life.
01376 297213 View 01376 297213
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Güllü Solak
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life can be a challenge. Sometimes stress, anxiety, or low mood can be overwhelming. You might be hurting, in pain and scared and have no idea who to trust. You are not alone. Whatever worries you about your psychological health, psychotherapy or counselling can help. As an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I can provide the safe and confidential space you need to be heard and seen to enable you to make sense of your experiences, be more alive, find your meaning and reclaim your life.
Life can be a challenge. Sometimes stress, anxiety, or low mood can be overwhelming. You might be hurting, in pain and scared and have no idea who to trust. You are not alone. Whatever worries you about your psychological health, psychotherapy or counselling can help. As an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I can provide the safe and confidential space you need to be heard and seen to enable you to make sense of your experiences, be more alive, find your meaning and reclaim your life.
020 8106 0729 View 020 8106 0729
Ana Antigone Ikkos-Serrano
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
London SE13
Hi, I'm Antigone, a registered EMDR and Creative Arts Therapist with over 10 years experience working across community settings, prisons, specialist education / mainstream schools, NHS services and in the charity sector, in the UK and Greece. Founded in a blend of EMDR and creative psychotherapy, whilst drawing on a range of therapeutic philosophies, I have developed a unique approach to psychotherapy focused on radical and accessible therapy through an anti-colonial, queer conscious, and social justice focused lens.
Hi, I'm Antigone, a registered EMDR and Creative Arts Therapist with over 10 years experience working across community settings, prisons, specialist education / mainstream schools, NHS services and in the charity sector, in the UK and Greece. Founded in a blend of EMDR and creative psychotherapy, whilst drawing on a range of therapeutic philosophies, I have developed a unique approach to psychotherapy focused on radical and accessible therapy through an anti-colonial, queer conscious, and social justice focused lens.
020 4652 3749 View 020 4652 3749
Psychosis Counsellors
What’s the most effective treatment for psychosis?
The most effective treatment for psychosis is coordinated specialty care. In this model, a team of professionals works with a patient to address all aspects of the underlying disorder. This approach incorporates individual or group therapy, employment and education support, family support and education, medication management (which often involves low doses of antipsychotics), and case management to facilitate problem-solving as needed.

When should people seek treatment for psychosis?
People should seek immediate treatment at the earliest indication of psychosis. Symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized or blocked speech, and agitated body movements. Early signs that a person may be developing a disorder that will lead to psychosis include suspiciousness of others, memory problems and distractibility, an inability to think clearly, rapid or nonsensical speech, withdrawal from friends or family, aggression toward others, and sensitivity to bright lights or noises.

What if psychosis is left untreated?
Without treatment, psychosis can have significant repercussions, including injuries, job loss, homelessness, financial or legal trouble, ruptured relationships, and suffering for the person and their family. While early treatment for psychosis often yields the best results, there is no point past which it becomes useless to seek treatment. At any point, treatment can make a difference.

How do I get someone else to seek treatment for psychosis?
It’s extremely difficult to watch a loved one suffer from hallucinations, delusions, and other elements of psychosis—sometimes exacerbated by their fears of treatment. Have a conversation with them in a quiet space and maintain a calm, supportive tone. Share your concerns about behaviors you’ve observed, suggest treatment, and explain the potential benefits. Listen carefully to their responses. The person may not be ready after one conversation, but with time, they may come around.