Counselling in Reading

Dr Anna Norris - Clinical Psychologist; Hcpc; Bps
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am a Clinical Psychologist, registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council), and a chartered member and associate fellow of the BPS (British Psychological Society). I have over 15 years of experience of working with a wide range of presenting difficulties, including anxiety, burnout and work-related stress, depression, low self-esteem, emotion regulation difficulties, ADHD, trauma and PTSD and relationship difficulties. I have worked in a number of NHS services and settings over the years, working directly with clients with longstanding difficulties, in addition to offering consultation, supervision and training.

Green Feather Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Accred
Verified
Verified
Sometimes life can be tough and is not always fair. I get that completely. I have been there and I can help. I trained as a counsellor to support people just like me. I also work with children and young people and love helping them to grow. Hello, I'm Rosie and I am an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. I believe that we all have the ability to grow, heal and change, regardless of what we have experienced in life. I always put the needs of my clients first and will work alongside you, at your own pace, to support you, or your child to work through your issues.

Michelle Daniels
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I'm an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist, with a specialism in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and 10 years of experience working in the NHS. I have worked across a variety of settings, primarily in specialist NHS outpatient psychotherapy services, with individuals, couples and families experiencing emotional and relational difficulties including anxiety, depression, personality disorder, chronic grief, early / childhood trauma, and eating disorder, amongst others. I offer psychotherapy with adults across the age range either individually or together as parents of young adult (18-25yr old) children.

Michelle King Counselling & Supervision
Counsellor, MSc, BACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I know from experience how hard it can be to find mental health support for children and young people when they need it most. It can be a lot like hitting a series of brick walls and feeling powerless. It’s why I became a counsellor and why I work with young people. I offer a private and confidential counselling service for children (age 10+), adolescents and young adults suffering from emotional and behavioural difficulties. I can work face-to-face at my therapy space in central Reading, Berkshire. Or online by video or telephone. I also offer supervision to CYP counsellors and psychotherapists.

Toni Doyle
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
My name is Toni and I am an HPCP Registered and BPS Chartered Counselling Psychologist working in Reading, Berkshire and online. In addition to my private practice, I worked in the NHS for over fifteen years where I gained experience working with adults and elders who struggled with a wide variety of issues including anxiety and panic, depression, stress, trauma, psychosis, substance misuse, bereavement, domestic violence, rape, personality issues, self-harm and suicidality. The knowledge and the experience I gained throughout the years enables me to adapt my approach to suit the needs of each individual that I meet.

Pauline Toussaint
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Do you feel stuck? Do you need support to make sense of what is going on for for you? I am trained psychotherapist and Transformational Coach who is passionate about helping and supporting my clients to overcome experiences that are getting in the way of them being their true selves and achieving their Goals. I provide a warm, caring environment where clients feel heard and listened to. I use Psychotherapy to help you to understand the past, CBT to help with any behaviours or thinking that is keeping you stuck and Life Coaching Tools for Goal Achievement.

Suzanne Farrell
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Choosing a therapist can be confusing and probably a little overwhelming but it is important to choose the right therapist to help you to open up about your thoughts and feelings. I work collaboratively with my clients by providing a safe, non-judgmental and confidential space to explore. I see you as an individual and acknowledge that each one of us has had unique life experiences. As a Humanistic counsellor, I believe that you have the tools within yourself to make the changes you want and find the answers you are searching for. Your reasons for seeking professional support can be as diverse and unique as we each are.

Janine Barlow
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a qualified therapist based in Mortimer. I believe we all have the ability to have the best possible life for us. I will provided you with the space to focus on yourself and feel heard. My approach to the way I work is creative and organic. I believe we are all different, we are all unique. I work in a way that is best for you, you are an individual. I provide a safe, secure, non-judgmental space to build a relationship to help you explore past experiences and relationships from.

Paolo Imbalzano
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am an integrative psychotherapist with a primary training in Relational Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy (Certified Transactional Analyst in Psychotherapy-CTA-P) and supplementary full training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Level 1 and Level 2) and EMDR. I also hold a Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and am a Master NLP Practitioner (prior to become a psychotherapist I practiced as a Coach since 2007). I have treated clients with a large variety of conditions - see https://www.presentingpast.co.uk/overview-five.

Ellie Ewbank
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults. My areas of special interest and experience include Depression, Anxiety disorders, low self-esteem, and long-term health conditions.

Thomas Shutte
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Are you struggling right now and in need of support? Perhaps you are caught in a pattern of unhelpful behavior, feel lost and confused or are looking to make changes in your life but are unsure of what steps to take. If this is the case I can help. I understand what it is like to feel overwhelmed and frustrated by life’s challenges. Sometimes we all need a private space where we can share what is causing us difficulty, gain insight and understanding into our behaviour and feelings and get the support we need to create change in our lives.
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Gordon Gunnarsen
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
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Clients come with diverse problems and needs. What matters to my clients, matters to me. Generally, I have found problems which manifest in current life relationships (romantic, family, work, with services or with ourself) but which originate in our past experiences are those which can be worked on helpfully using the ways I work. A measure of openness to explore other perspectives and to really think about describing issues is very important as is a commitment to think outside sessions about things that may be the causes of distress.

Marilyn Soghomonian
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I offer Professional, Compassionate & Confidential Counselling & Supervision in Reading Berkshire. I work one-to-one with adults over the age of 18. Counselling offers you a unique opportunity to explore your thoughts, feelings and difficulties in a safe and non-judgmental environment where you feel understood and accepted for who you truly are. Working with a counsellor can enable you to resolve internal conflicts that prevent you from being your authentic self and to process any unresolved issues from your past.

Ciara Duggan
Psychotherapist, MA, BPC
Verified
Verified
I offer children, teenagers and parents a safe space to bring their anxieties, difficult feelings and life challenges. Together we work to untangle and understand what might be going on for you and I help you to reflect on your experiences and find meaning in them. For some people 'just talking' can feel meaningless or even frightening and children and young people can sometimes find it easier to express their feelings and process their emotions through the use of creative materials, sand and play. I provide all my clients no matter their age, with a range of different creative materials for them to use during the sessions.

Amanda Parry
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
As an Integrative therapist, I work with each client as an individual, looking at your issues and how we can work together to address them. With anxiety, you may need to learn how to manage it better in daily life before being able to look at its causes. You may have certain goals you want to achieve, such as improving self confidence for a specified event, which we can work on and practise in the sessions. Relationships are often a source of upset, I will help you explore what is going on and bring greater understanding of the relationship, how it is working for you and looking at making changes if needed.

Carola Percival
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello, and a warm welcome to my professional profile! Please also look at my website www.goringphysis. co.uk. There are times in every person's emotional life when their nearest and dearest people are not suitable to go to, and this is where my professional skill and experience can be helpful to let you find your way forward. I see my role to create with you a psychotherapeutic relationship of trust and hope which will be unique for the duration of your therapy. I work ethically, non-judgmentally and our time together will be based on a contractual agreement towards your specific goal.

Catherine Walford Smith
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Reaching out for help can be tough but it’s an important first step to feeling better. You don't have to cope alone, I'm a fully qualified counsellor offering a place to explore, understand and share your difficulties. I work with adult clients who are struggling with various mental and emotional challenges. This includes anxiety, low self-esteem, work stress, relationship and confidence issues. Many clients may not be aware of why they are struggling but often it can be attributed to a trauma which may have taken place either recently or in the past. I specialise in supporting clients understand and move through their symptoms.

Shani Sephton - Holistic Attachment Services
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
Hello, I am Shani the founder of HAS. We provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to adolescents and adults over 18 years old who are experiencing anxiety and depression. We are passionate about delivering ethical and high-quality therapy tailored to the client's needs. Our approach is warm, empathetic and compassionate as we believe the therapist-client collaboration is an important ingredient that nurtures a safe relationship. We take a holistic approach by firstly understanding the client’s life journey including early experiences & possible triggers and use a range of evidence-based tools and techniques to support client change.

Susanne Katharina Hill
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified
Verified
The relationship you will have with your therapist is the most important thing when it comes to working through troubles successfully. Whether you are currently looking for yourself or your child - getting a 'feel' for whether I am the right therapist for you/them without worrying about the expense is crucial- therefore I invite you to get in touch for a free phone/video consultation to enable us to get to know each other. I am warm, caring and non-judgmental- a person who cares deeply for my clients who bring a vast range of challenges. Get in touch now - I'd love to hear from you.

Michele Anne Burden
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
I don't have an ideal client as I see each person as unqiue with their own set of issues and needs. I aim to explore with the client the issues they are currently experiencing and then would aim to facilitate the client to identify their needs and then explore how to establish realistic expectations of themselves and others. When we have done this I would help the client to establish their own goals and identify ways to achieve this. I would employ a variety of methods to do this based on the individual's needs so we may focus on understanding the past and its impact on the present or we may focus on the here and now issues.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counselling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.