Bupa Counselling in Retford
I am dedicated to supporting my clients and giving you the tools you need in life. I work with the whole person, our minds are just as important as our bodies and we need to work on emotional and mental resilience to allow us to bounce back when life happens. Now you are ready to make changes, I am here to support you along that journey, giving you a toolkit that you will be able to use throughout life. I work in an empathic and sensitive manner, helping to support with problems that you may never have felt able to talk out loud about before.
I am dedicated to supporting my clients and giving you the tools you need in life. I work with the whole person, our minds are just as important as our bodies and we need to work on emotional and mental resilience to allow us to bounce back when life happens. Now you are ready to make changes, I am here to support you along that journey, giving you a toolkit that you will be able to use throughout life. I work in an empathic and sensitive manner, helping to support with problems that you may never have felt able to talk out loud about before.
I'm registered with BUPA, Cigna, WPA, and Vitality.
My philosophy as a human and counseling psychologist is based on my belief that every human being is unique and that we have an innate capability to heal from distressing life experiences. I love working with people using a compassion-focused approach to help them move towards a more compassionate relationship with themselves. I feel truly privileged to be part of a process where someone can use the scaffold of our work to achieve a balance in their life and relationships that brings them joy. Compassion isn’t always easy, it’s certainly not soft but it might just be the most powerful and loving thing that you can do for yourself.
I'm registered with BUPA, Cigna, WPA, and Vitality.
My philosophy as a human and counseling psychologist is based on my belief that every human being is unique and that we have an innate capability to heal from distressing life experiences. I love working with people using a compassion-focused approach to help them move towards a more compassionate relationship with themselves. I feel truly privileged to be part of a process where someone can use the scaffold of our work to achieve a balance in their life and relationships that brings them joy. Compassion isn’t always easy, it’s certainly not soft but it might just be the most powerful and loving thing that you can do for yourself.
My name is Sarah and here at Oak Tree, therapy is always tailored to your individual needs and I will provide a safe and comfortable space for you to gain a better understanding of yourself and help you make the changes you deserve. Psychological Therapy can provide a lifeline to those who are struggling. Most people know that they aren't doing well but don't always know why, or what might be causing or maintaining it. If you are struggling and not sure what to do, please do get in touch and we can talk it through. I work with individuals but I also enjoy working with couples to better understand relationship difficulties.
My name is Sarah and here at Oak Tree, therapy is always tailored to your individual needs and I will provide a safe and comfortable space for you to gain a better understanding of yourself and help you make the changes you deserve. Psychological Therapy can provide a lifeline to those who are struggling. Most people know that they aren't doing well but don't always know why, or what might be causing or maintaining it. If you are struggling and not sure what to do, please do get in touch and we can talk it through. I work with individuals but I also enjoy working with couples to better understand relationship difficulties.
People who I see have had problems in their relationships, suffered with depression and anxiety, difficulty in managing emotions, have suffered bereavements, work related stress and burnout as well as many other issues that impact on people & their psychological health. I provide weekly psychotherapy as well as Eye Movment Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help people who have been exposed to traumatic events/suffered trauma, this is also effective for treating phobias.
People who I see have had problems in their relationships, suffered with depression and anxiety, difficulty in managing emotions, have suffered bereavements, work related stress and burnout as well as many other issues that impact on people & their psychological health. I provide weekly psychotherapy as well as Eye Movment Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help people who have been exposed to traumatic events/suffered trauma, this is also effective for treating phobias.
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During 22 years of clinical practice, I have worked for NHS as a high intensity CBT / IPT therapist , but now focus on my private practise providing CBT, Counselling and clinical supervision.
In June 2025 the Scope of Practice and Education for Counselling and Psychotherapy allocated me to Column C, which represents the highest level of training, practice, and competence, indicating advanced skills and experience in working with complex issues. I have a Masters degree and a post graduate certificate along with Senior accreditation by the BACP.
During 22 years of clinical practice, I have worked for NHS as a high intensity CBT / IPT therapist , but now focus on my private practise providing CBT, Counselling and clinical supervision.
In June 2025 the Scope of Practice and Education for Counselling and Psychotherapy allocated me to Column C, which represents the highest level of training, practice, and competence, indicating advanced skills and experience in working with complex issues. I have a Masters degree and a post graduate certificate along with Senior accreditation by the BACP.
I accept private clients, including those covered by BUPA and AVIVA, offering face-to-face and online sessions.
I work with you to navigate challenges, find practical solutions, and make meaningful life changes. Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other techniques, I help you identify and understand the root of your issues, develop strategies to overcome them and support you in achieving a more positive and balanced life.
I accept private clients, including those covered by BUPA and AVIVA, offering face-to-face and online sessions.
I work with you to navigate challenges, find practical solutions, and make meaningful life changes. Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other techniques, I help you identify and understand the root of your issues, develop strategies to overcome them and support you in achieving a more positive and balanced life.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure why certain patterns keep repeating in your life? You might notice anxiety, stress, or low mood affecting your relationships, work, or sense of self—without fully understanding why.
I work with clients who want to develop a deeper awareness of how their thoughts, emotions, stress, and anxieties come together to shape their experience of living. Together, we explore what may be happening beneath the surface, helping you make sense of patterns that feel confusing or difficult to change.
My approach is thoughtful, collaborative and grounded in creating a space where you can speak openly.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure why certain patterns keep repeating in your life? You might notice anxiety, stress, or low mood affecting your relationships, work, or sense of self—without fully understanding why.
I work with clients who want to develop a deeper awareness of how their thoughts, emotions, stress, and anxieties come together to shape their experience of living. Together, we explore what may be happening beneath the surface, helping you make sense of patterns that feel confusing or difficult to change.
My approach is thoughtful, collaborative and grounded in creating a space where you can speak openly.
Accredited as a CBT Therapist with the BABCP for 15 years and a registered Nurse with the NMC. I have recently become an independent practitioner with a bespoke outdoor space and Hub . I have experience of working with complex needs of Adults, children and their families. My specialities are working with anxiety disorders, OCD, social anxiety, panic, phobias, generalised anxiety, health anxiety and low mood as well as more complex and entrenched problems. I also specialise in trauma focussed work and I am qualified in a number of approaches such as EMDR, ACT Mindfulness and Poly-vagal theory.
Accredited as a CBT Therapist with the BABCP for 15 years and a registered Nurse with the NMC. I have recently become an independent practitioner with a bespoke outdoor space and Hub . I have experience of working with complex needs of Adults, children and their families. My specialities are working with anxiety disorders, OCD, social anxiety, panic, phobias, generalised anxiety, health anxiety and low mood as well as more complex and entrenched problems. I also specialise in trauma focussed work and I am qualified in a number of approaches such as EMDR, ACT Mindfulness and Poly-vagal theory.
Therapy isn't an easy journey. It takes time, effort and practice and is a collaborative enterprise. My role is to make it as comfortable as possible for you by helping create solutions that are specific to you, using my wealth of training, experience and therapeutic skills. You bring your expertise in your difficulties; your history, your current life and relationships, and all the ways you've tried to resolve your issues in the past. My role is to guide you to understand your difficulties from a psychological perspective, providing you with the most appropriate, helpful, evidence based therapy so you can create lasting change.
Therapy isn't an easy journey. It takes time, effort and practice and is a collaborative enterprise. My role is to make it as comfortable as possible for you by helping create solutions that are specific to you, using my wealth of training, experience and therapeutic skills. You bring your expertise in your difficulties; your history, your current life and relationships, and all the ways you've tried to resolve your issues in the past. My role is to guide you to understand your difficulties from a psychological perspective, providing you with the most appropriate, helpful, evidence based therapy so you can create lasting change.
As a humanistic-integrative counsellor and supervisor+, I take the view that there is no single approach that can treat every client, in all situations. I therefore offer an approach to counselling that combines different elements of several specific therapies so as to enable me to provide the appropriate interventions for each individual. I believe each person is an 'unique whole' and counselling techniques are best tailored to fit the unique individuals needs and personal circumstances. It is of primary importance to me that I offer you highly confidential service based on you as an individual in your distinctive circumstances.
As a humanistic-integrative counsellor and supervisor+, I take the view that there is no single approach that can treat every client, in all situations. I therefore offer an approach to counselling that combines different elements of several specific therapies so as to enable me to provide the appropriate interventions for each individual. I believe each person is an 'unique whole' and counselling techniques are best tailored to fit the unique individuals needs and personal circumstances. It is of primary importance to me that I offer you highly confidential service based on you as an individual in your distinctive circumstances.
Integrative counsellor and EMDR Trauma specialist.
You might be feeling weighed down by anxiety, low mood, or memories that won’t leave you alone. Perhaps you’ve been through a difficult or traumatic experience, or you find yourself reacting more strongly than you’d like in relationships, work, or daily life. You may want to feel calmer, sleep better, rebuild confidence, or finally free yourself from the past. You’re looking for a space where you can talk openly, without judgement, and find a way forward that feels right for you
Integrative counsellor and EMDR Trauma specialist.
You might be feeling weighed down by anxiety, low mood, or memories that won’t leave you alone. Perhaps you’ve been through a difficult or traumatic experience, or you find yourself reacting more strongly than you’d like in relationships, work, or daily life. You may want to feel calmer, sleep better, rebuild confidence, or finally free yourself from the past. You’re looking for a space where you can talk openly, without judgement, and find a way forward that feels right for you
As an experienced therapist of over 33 years experience, I provide Psychotherapy and specialist EMDR sessions to clients aged 18 upwards to help you overcome emotional difficulties caused by current life challenges or by past events.
My training to date and personal experience, has shaped me to be down to earth and forward thinking . I am passionate about my work and the long term benefits that can be gained by increasing awareness and developing creative solutions and new skills to apply to old problems.
As an experienced therapist of over 33 years experience, I provide Psychotherapy and specialist EMDR sessions to clients aged 18 upwards to help you overcome emotional difficulties caused by current life challenges or by past events.
My training to date and personal experience, has shaped me to be down to earth and forward thinking . I am passionate about my work and the long term benefits that can be gained by increasing awareness and developing creative solutions and new skills to apply to old problems.
I am a fully qualified and experienced Psychotherapist, EMDR Therapist and Hypnotherapist and provide a friendly, warm, confidential, accepting environment to enable you to work through the things that may be troubling you.
I offer bespoke service depending on your presenting issues, incorporating the different approaches to help heal and enabling you to start living a more fulfilling life.
EMDR can be used effectively to treat trauma without having to relive the event.
I completed my Hypnotherapy training with Paul McKenna, Hypnotherapy is effective in treating anxiety, panic attacks, phobia's, weight loss, quitting smoking.
I am a fully qualified and experienced Psychotherapist, EMDR Therapist and Hypnotherapist and provide a friendly, warm, confidential, accepting environment to enable you to work through the things that may be troubling you.
I offer bespoke service depending on your presenting issues, incorporating the different approaches to help heal and enabling you to start living a more fulfilling life.
EMDR can be used effectively to treat trauma without having to relive the event.
I completed my Hypnotherapy training with Paul McKenna, Hypnotherapy is effective in treating anxiety, panic attacks, phobia's, weight loss, quitting smoking.
I am an accredited psychotherapist (MSc, MBACP Accred., EMDR Europe trained) with extensive experience working across NHS, private, and voluntary sectors since 2008. My background includes inpatient, community, and specialist settings, supporting adults from a wide range of professional and personal backgrounds. I have worked as a psychotherapist since 2019 and have helped hundreds of clients navigate difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and work-related stress. I am an approved therapist with a range of organisations including the Police Firearms Officers’ Association and Derby City Council.
I am an accredited psychotherapist (MSc, MBACP Accred., EMDR Europe trained) with extensive experience working across NHS, private, and voluntary sectors since 2008. My background includes inpatient, community, and specialist settings, supporting adults from a wide range of professional and personal backgrounds. I have worked as a psychotherapist since 2019 and have helped hundreds of clients navigate difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and work-related stress. I am an approved therapist with a range of organisations including the Police Firearms Officers’ Association and Derby City Council.
Struggling with mental health, substance misuse, or physical health challenges can feel overwhelming. You don’t have to face it alone. I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with a DClinPsy, MSc in Forensic Psychology, and BSc in Psychology with Criminology. I have extensive clinical experience across NHS adult mental health, forensic, and rehabilitation services, alongside experience in private and third-sector settings. As a qualified personal trainer, I also integrate exercise and nutrition into therapy to support well-being.
Struggling with mental health, substance misuse, or physical health challenges can feel overwhelming. You don’t have to face it alone. I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with a DClinPsy, MSc in Forensic Psychology, and BSc in Psychology with Criminology. I have extensive clinical experience across NHS adult mental health, forensic, and rehabilitation services, alongside experience in private and third-sector settings. As a qualified personal trainer, I also integrate exercise and nutrition into therapy to support well-being.
I am an Integrative psychotherapist which means I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches to best support each individual. I work in a neuro-affirming way, recognising and respecting neurodivergence - particularly ADHD and Autism - not as deficits or disorders to be 'fixed', but as valid and valuable ways of being. My focus is on creating a supportive space where clients can explore the life issues that matter to them - whether that's relationships, identity, anxiety, burnout or navigating a world that often isn't designed with neuro-divergent minds in mind!
I am an Integrative psychotherapist which means I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches to best support each individual. I work in a neuro-affirming way, recognising and respecting neurodivergence - particularly ADHD and Autism - not as deficits or disorders to be 'fixed', but as valid and valuable ways of being. My focus is on creating a supportive space where clients can explore the life issues that matter to them - whether that's relationships, identity, anxiety, burnout or navigating a world that often isn't designed with neuro-divergent minds in mind!
Many of my clients are people who have lived with emotional or mental health challenges and are ready to find a gentler way forward. They may feel weighed down by the past, unsure how it has shaped their choices, yet hopeful for something different.
What my clients long for is understanding, compassion, and a safe space to be heard without judgement. Their goals are often to accept their past with kindness, reconnect with what matters most, and create a more present, fulfilling, and balanced life.
Many of my clients are people who have lived with emotional or mental health challenges and are ready to find a gentler way forward. They may feel weighed down by the past, unsure how it has shaped their choices, yet hopeful for something different.
What my clients long for is understanding, compassion, and a safe space to be heard without judgement. Their goals are often to accept their past with kindness, reconnect with what matters most, and create a more present, fulfilling, and balanced life.
If you are struggling with low mood, anxiety, or generally feeling lost and unfulfilled in life and in relationships, please feel free to get in touch. I have over 20 years' experience of working in the mental health field, including the NHS, independent secure mental health services, and private practice (Inter-Mind Psychological Services Ltd). I pride myself on a down-to-Earth approach that is highly confidential, compassionate, and consistent with my professional ethics and values. I use the knowledge and skills I have to try to help clients make sense of their difficulties and to find ways of moving forwards in their lives.
If you are struggling with low mood, anxiety, or generally feeling lost and unfulfilled in life and in relationships, please feel free to get in touch. I have over 20 years' experience of working in the mental health field, including the NHS, independent secure mental health services, and private practice (Inter-Mind Psychological Services Ltd). I pride myself on a down-to-Earth approach that is highly confidential, compassionate, and consistent with my professional ethics and values. I use the knowledge and skills I have to try to help clients make sense of their difficulties and to find ways of moving forwards in their lives.
My name is Millicent Brissett and I am a BABCP-accredited CBT Therapist. I hold over 10 years of professional experience working as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. I have extensive experience in the mental health field spanning over three decades. I am a highly motivated experienced and empathetic therapist who values maintaining high practice standards. I have developed and maintained therapeutic relationships with clients by empowering them through a contractual approach to treatment. My therapeutic approach is focused on supporting clients and their support network to enrich their emotional recovery.
My name is Millicent Brissett and I am a BABCP-accredited CBT Therapist. I hold over 10 years of professional experience working as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. I have extensive experience in the mental health field spanning over three decades. I am a highly motivated experienced and empathetic therapist who values maintaining high practice standards. I have developed and maintained therapeutic relationships with clients by empowering them through a contractual approach to treatment. My therapeutic approach is focused on supporting clients and their support network to enrich their emotional recovery.
I work with adults who often feel outwardly capable but internally struggle with anxiety, low self-esteem, burnout, or repeating relationship patterns. Many feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, people-pleasing, self-criticism, or emotional overwhelm, despite having tried to understand themselves logically. These difficulties are often rooted in earlier relational or life experiences that still impact how they feel and relate today. In therapy, I help clients slow down, make sense of these patterns, and create change at a deeper emotional level.
I work with adults who often feel outwardly capable but internally struggle with anxiety, low self-esteem, burnout, or repeating relationship patterns. Many feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, people-pleasing, self-criticism, or emotional overwhelm, despite having tried to understand themselves logically. These difficulties are often rooted in earlier relational or life experiences that still impact how they feel and relate today. In therapy, I help clients slow down, make sense of these patterns, and create change at a deeper emotional level.
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