Counselling in Reading

My Clients over the last 18 years have ranged from having simple symptoms ( i.e. sleep disturbances, anxiety about interviews or social anxiety ) to severe symptoms (i.e. severe depression, insomnia, PTSD, OCD, Borderline Personality or sexual abuse). My clients are looking for tools that will help them reduce or eliminate those symptoms but they are also wanting to develop long term functional habits that will help them lead a healthier life. Some of my clients are highly functional but they are struggling with emotional issues in their relationships with childhood abuse, addictions, fears, self-esteem and others.

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.

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.

You may be someone who struggles with, feeling anxious, sad or depressed or want to take a life, perhaps, marriage or relationships problems. There is a reason behind your behaviour. You may be wanting to speak to someone for a long time but never really made a step towards it. You are in the right place; you have met a psychotherapist who will lead you through different number of modalities that will be perfect for your needs. I believe there is power in letting go on what has kept you captive. Try today, you don't have much to lose but everything to gain! Silence is known to be a killer of our happiness. call or email me today...

Are you feeling lost or misunderstood? Do you have days when it feels like it's a bit too much to cope with? For many of us, life has not been the same recently. We all, in varying degrees, have been affected by the pandemic and life with the restrictions of lockdown. As a result, some of us may have been experiencing anxiety, a disorientation and even concerns about our overall mental well-being. Some also may have felt the negative impact on family relationships, be that with partners or children, while some may have struggled with jobs and finances, or simply become anxious about the future generally.

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.

My name is Christine Boyd and I have been a practising counsellor and psychotherapist in the Thames Valley, (Sonning Common) near Reading, RG4 and in Paddington, London W2 for the past twenty years. I am fully committed to providing counselling and psychotherapy in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment.

Together, we can work through the challenges you may be experiencing. Issues can include for example; anxiety, depression, self-harm, bullying, feeling overwhelmed, relationship issues, addiction, trauma, bereavement, panic attacks, low self-esteem, parenthood, eating disorders, gender and sexuality, abuse, neurodiversity and stress. I work with all ages from the age of 11 years. I have extensive experience working in schools as a teacher and as a counsellor. I also have rich experience working on the front line with adults in the charity sector.

Are you a parent of a young person who is feeling anxious, withdrawn or depressed? Is your child experiencing panic attacks, refusing to go to school or avoiding social situations? And you – are you experiencing stress, sleeping problems, constant worrying, feeling overwhelmed? We live in challenging times in which our mental health has suffered. As an experienced therapist I understand these difficulties and how it impairs your quality of life. I appreciate your effort to look for help. I know that those difficulties can be transformed into self-discovery and personal growth, with motivation and appropriate guidance

I offer short or long term therapy for a range of issues from providing support for everyday life problems to specific targeted trauma treatment. I work with memories and dreams in an analytical way to facilitate psychological growth and health.

Are you looking to work through what is troubling you in a safe, respectful and supportive environment? I work as an Integrative psychotherapist/counsellor drawing from a range of theories and techniques including person-centred, psychodynamic and CBT based on your needs and what suits you best. I offer both short and long-term therapy, working alongside you on your journey to make the changes you choose to make. Together, we can start to uncover the root of your issue and work at a pace that suits you.

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.

Hello my name is Jan and welcome, I offer Psychotherapeutic counselling to young people (11+) Adults of all ages and couples. People seek counselling for all different reasons. Maybe you're stuck, sad, overwhelmed? Suffering from low mood, overthinking and or negative thoughts. Or you feel unheard and you simply want to scream out loud and say things you never said before, perhaps therapy can help? I have worked with lots of different problems including anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, grief, loss, addictions, codependency, eating disorders and shame, whatever it may be I am keen to help.

I see clients from across all ages, ethnicities and with an extremely wide range of issues. I help clients to come to grips with substance abuse, depression, all forms of anxiety and much more besides. I help my clients to summon the strength to put their issues behind them. I help them to find new ways of feeling, thinking and behaving. Whatever their goals might be, I help them to realise that they're strong enough, good enough and able to achieve them. I particularly specialise in working with clients on the high functioning end of the autistic spectrum.

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.

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.

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.

I am a licensed, registered Counsellor with the BACP and have been practicing online since the beginning of lockdown. Previous to that I worked with clients face to face. Having worked with clients who have various different issues including relationship problems, low self esteem, trouble in dealing with emotions, fear of rejection, and more. I have the experience in lots of different issues but realise that everyone is an individual and deals with things in different ways so there is no 'one size fits all' . You are the expert on you, so I shall sit with you and support you in your quest to find a solution.

I work together with my clients on their unique issues and goals. Singles, couples, families and groups. My specialties are in counseling, mindfulness, relaxation, meditation, business and leadership coaching, along with occupational psychology for companies and their managers. My practice is based in Reading and London, onsite or via Skype. The sessions range from 30 minutes to 12 hours, depending on your needs. I have over 30 years of experience and would love to help you grow, find balance and achieve success.