Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counselling in Ripon
Many people have worked with me over the years who have been feeling lost, alone and misunderstood as a result of unexpected life changing challenges.
From experience I believe that the success of the therapeutic process relies on you finding the right person to work with who enables you to speak openly. I focus of offering a space where I not only listen to clients but really hear them and their internal struggles which they may find difficult to articulate verbally.
Clients say being listened to and able to talk in a warm and trusting environment and encouraged to challenge their thinking has really helped them.
Many people have worked with me over the years who have been feeling lost, alone and misunderstood as a result of unexpected life changing challenges.
From experience I believe that the success of the therapeutic process relies on you finding the right person to work with who enables you to speak openly. I focus of offering a space where I not only listen to clients but really hear them and their internal struggles which they may find difficult to articulate verbally.
Clients say being listened to and able to talk in a warm and trusting environment and encouraged to challenge their thinking has really helped them.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. With over 35 years experience I have helped hundreds of people like you to find greater peace and acceptance of themselves. The pandemic has revealed difficulties such as anxiety, depression, obsessiveness, and feelings of powerlessness to name but a few. Relationships with ourselves, with families and partners have been sorely tested. How we relate to ourselves is the building block for how we relate to others. People tell me that I am a good listener, warm, compassionate, wise with a sense of humour.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. With over 35 years experience I have helped hundreds of people like you to find greater peace and acceptance of themselves. The pandemic has revealed difficulties such as anxiety, depression, obsessiveness, and feelings of powerlessness to name but a few. Relationships with ourselves, with families and partners have been sorely tested. How we relate to ourselves is the building block for how we relate to others. People tell me that I am a good listener, warm, compassionate, wise with a sense of humour.
I am also an accredited Mindfulness teacher and incorporate aspects of this into my client work
I have extensive experience of working within NHS, mental/sexual health settings and Higher Education. I have worked with people across all cultures including working with abuse and trauma. I consider myself warm and engaging and open to talking about the often difficult taboo subjects such as Suicidality, BDSM,& Sex in a non-pathological way.
I am also an accredited Mindfulness teacher and incorporate aspects of this into my client work
I have extensive experience of working within NHS, mental/sexual health settings and Higher Education. I have worked with people across all cultures including working with abuse and trauma. I consider myself warm and engaging and open to talking about the often difficult taboo subjects such as Suicidality, BDSM,& Sex in a non-pathological way.
My work integrates Psychodynamic Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and Emotional Freedom Therapy (EFT).
I’m a Doctor in Counselling Psychology with 19 years of post-qualification experience supporting adults with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. I offer both face-to-face and online therapy for individuals aged 18 and over.
Whether you're looking for short-term support to manage a specific issue, or longer-term therapy to explore deeper patterns, I tailor my approach to suit your individual needs. I work integratively, drawing from different therapeutic models to ensure that our work together is meaningful and effective for you.
My work integrates Psychodynamic Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and Emotional Freedom Therapy (EFT).
I’m a Doctor in Counselling Psychology with 19 years of post-qualification experience supporting adults with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. I offer both face-to-face and online therapy for individuals aged 18 and over.
Whether you're looking for short-term support to manage a specific issue, or longer-term therapy to explore deeper patterns, I tailor my approach to suit your individual needs. I work integratively, drawing from different therapeutic models to ensure that our work together is meaningful and effective for you.
Feeling sad, traumatised or disconnected from the world, or perhaps struggling with unhelpful behaviours leaving you feeling anxious and low. This often is a result of conflict with the relationship with ourselves or others, at work or at home. Relational conflict with partners, parents, friendships and colleagues can make us feel vulnerable, unsafe and unable to cope. Clients tend to be the best expert on their experience and often understand what's concerning them but are stuck and unable to find a way through. It takes courage to face into some of our issues but recognising we have them is the hardest part.
Feeling sad, traumatised or disconnected from the world, or perhaps struggling with unhelpful behaviours leaving you feeling anxious and low. This often is a result of conflict with the relationship with ourselves or others, at work or at home. Relational conflict with partners, parents, friendships and colleagues can make us feel vulnerable, unsafe and unable to cope. Clients tend to be the best expert on their experience and often understand what's concerning them but are stuck and unable to find a way through. It takes courage to face into some of our issues but recognising we have them is the hardest part.
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Are things getting on top of you, so that your day to day living is a struggle, and your relationships with others are strained? Do you feel like past, or current, events are effecting how you cope with life today? I help people feel more confidence in their relationships by identifying the hurdles that are holding them back. I help people to find peace of mind by managing their anxiety or low mood. I support people through their bereavement to enable them to enjoy life again. Let me help you to make sense of your difficulties, so that you can connect more positively with your loved ones and the world.
Are things getting on top of you, so that your day to day living is a struggle, and your relationships with others are strained? Do you feel like past, or current, events are effecting how you cope with life today? I help people feel more confidence in their relationships by identifying the hurdles that are holding them back. I help people to find peace of mind by managing their anxiety or low mood. I support people through their bereavement to enable them to enjoy life again. Let me help you to make sense of your difficulties, so that you can connect more positively with your loved ones and the world.
Hi my name is Margaret I am a 'Person Centred' therapeutic counsellor. My aim is to provide you with a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space in which to explore your concerns. You may have specific needs such as help with distressing life events such as bereavement, loss, addictions or help with conditions such as anxiety or depression. Perhaps you need to explore personal experiences or you would like to enhance your personal effectiveness.
Hi my name is Margaret I am a 'Person Centred' therapeutic counsellor. My aim is to provide you with a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space in which to explore your concerns. You may have specific needs such as help with distressing life events such as bereavement, loss, addictions or help with conditions such as anxiety or depression. Perhaps you need to explore personal experiences or you would like to enhance your personal effectiveness.
Welcome, and thank you for looking at my profile.
Taking the first step to seek support is not always easy, and it’s natural to feel unsure. Life can feel overwhelming during times of change—such as relationship difficulties, bereavement, or when past experiences still weigh heavily. At these moments, feelings of emptiness, loneliness, anxiety or low mood can be hard to manage.
You don’t have to go through this alone.
Welcome, and thank you for looking at my profile.
Taking the first step to seek support is not always easy, and it’s natural to feel unsure. Life can feel overwhelming during times of change—such as relationship difficulties, bereavement, or when past experiences still weigh heavily. At these moments, feelings of emptiness, loneliness, anxiety or low mood can be hard to manage.
You don’t have to go through this alone.
I sometimes include mindfulness to help managing thoughts and feelings in the moment.
Life can feel overwhelming at times with demands on you from relationships, work and difficult life events or just a sense that something is not right. You may be feeling anxious, depressed, struggling with divorce, bereavement, health issues, self esteem or work related stress. It can take courage to reach out for support, but you will be met by me with empathy and acceptance. My aim is to hear how life is for you and to work alongside you to help you find ways to make changes that help you feel better and could lead to a greater sense of balance in life.
I sometimes include mindfulness to help managing thoughts and feelings in the moment.
Life can feel overwhelming at times with demands on you from relationships, work and difficult life events or just a sense that something is not right. You may be feeling anxious, depressed, struggling with divorce, bereavement, health issues, self esteem or work related stress. It can take courage to reach out for support, but you will be met by me with empathy and acceptance. My aim is to hear how life is for you and to work alongside you to help you find ways to make changes that help you feel better and could lead to a greater sense of balance in life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by physical or mental health problems or weight? Does your body or mind feel out of your control? Perhaps you've been diagnosed with a new condition or can't get your head round an existing one? Are any of these issues impacting on your emotions or relationships with others? I can help. I value supporting people with finding their own path, standing out from the crowd, building connection and relationships. I am not a fixer and I don't have all the answers, although I know that I am OK to sit with people in chaos. I strongly believe people can be empowered to find their own way, on their own terms.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by physical or mental health problems or weight? Does your body or mind feel out of your control? Perhaps you've been diagnosed with a new condition or can't get your head round an existing one? Are any of these issues impacting on your emotions or relationships with others? I can help. I value supporting people with finding their own path, standing out from the crowd, building connection and relationships. I am not a fixer and I don't have all the answers, although I know that I am OK to sit with people in chaos. I strongly believe people can be empowered to find their own way, on their own terms.
Hello, my name is Eleanor and I am a qualified counsellor/ psychotherapist for children, young people and adults. I provide an empathic, warm, non-judgemental space, where together we can explore what is going on for you. I am an integrative counsellor, whereby I use a range of methods to suit the clients needs, including talking therapy and play therapy. I am particularly interested in exploring attachment styles with my clients as I believe our early attachments can significantly shape the people that we become. I also have a keen interest and experience in working with neurodiversity.
Hello, my name is Eleanor and I am a qualified counsellor/ psychotherapist for children, young people and adults. I provide an empathic, warm, non-judgemental space, where together we can explore what is going on for you. I am an integrative counsellor, whereby I use a range of methods to suit the clients needs, including talking therapy and play therapy. I am particularly interested in exploring attachment styles with my clients as I believe our early attachments can significantly shape the people that we become. I also have a keen interest and experience in working with neurodiversity.
Hi! I'm Aika. I consistently strive to be an authentic, curious and professional psychologist, to create a safe space where those I work with can feel like they can speak freely and honestly and be supported with meaningful steps forward in their lives. Though I have lived and worked in the UK for over a decade now, I was born and raised in Hong Kong, a vibrant and multicultural city that I am proud to call home. I read my bachelor’s degree at the University of Cambridge, my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Sciences at University College London, and my doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Oxford.
Hi! I'm Aika. I consistently strive to be an authentic, curious and professional psychologist, to create a safe space where those I work with can feel like they can speak freely and honestly and be supported with meaningful steps forward in their lives. Though I have lived and worked in the UK for over a decade now, I was born and raised in Hong Kong, a vibrant and multicultural city that I am proud to call home. I read my bachelor’s degree at the University of Cambridge, my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Sciences at University College London, and my doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Oxford.
Hi, I'm Sarah. I specialise in trauma/PTSD, spirituality, and sexual and relationship issues. I am polyamory, BDSM and kink aware. I am sex positive and supportive of diverse relationship orientations, sexualities and lifestyles. I am very experienced in third wave CBT, the trauma therapies (including EMDR) and energy psychology. I have just completed a Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy.
Hi, I'm Sarah. I specialise in trauma/PTSD, spirituality, and sexual and relationship issues. I am polyamory, BDSM and kink aware. I am sex positive and supportive of diverse relationship orientations, sexualities and lifestyles. I am very experienced in third wave CBT, the trauma therapies (including EMDR) and energy psychology. I have just completed a Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy.
I am Dr Sari Harenwall, a clinical psychologist based in York and online. I have a several years experience working for the NHS, not for profit organisations and privately. I am passionate about reducing human suffering through the provision of evidence-based therapy and coaching to help people build a more fulfilling life. I specialise in integrative physical and mental health including somatisation where emotional pain manifests itself physically. I have an interest in trauma and the impact on the body as well as anxieties, low mood, relationship problems and compassionate leadership.
I am Dr Sari Harenwall, a clinical psychologist based in York and online. I have a several years experience working for the NHS, not for profit organisations and privately. I am passionate about reducing human suffering through the provision of evidence-based therapy and coaching to help people build a more fulfilling life. I specialise in integrative physical and mental health including somatisation where emotional pain manifests itself physically. I have an interest in trauma and the impact on the body as well as anxieties, low mood, relationship problems and compassionate leadership.
We all have those times in our life when things get on top of us. We feel overwhelmed and maybe unable to cope. As a qualified counsellor & psychotherapist, I believe that by giving you a genuinely safe, non-judgmental space to explore and talk and unpack what’s troubling, together we can find you new ways of thinking or acting that will help you to feel better. Whether that’s building self-esteem; coping & living with anxiety and depression or dealing with a difficult life event, my intention is to work with you to find the resilience & skills you need to make changes that stick.
We all have those times in our life when things get on top of us. We feel overwhelmed and maybe unable to cope. As a qualified counsellor & psychotherapist, I believe that by giving you a genuinely safe, non-judgmental space to explore and talk and unpack what’s troubling, together we can find you new ways of thinking or acting that will help you to feel better. Whether that’s building self-esteem; coping & living with anxiety and depression or dealing with a difficult life event, my intention is to work with you to find the resilience & skills you need to make changes that stick.
I also incorporate elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, and Compassion-Focused Therapy.
I am an HCPC Registered Practitioner Counselling Psychologist with over 12 years of experience across diverse settings, including the NHS, charities, and the voluntary sector. Throughout my career, I have supported individuals as well as couples from a variety of backgrounds, helping them navigate a wide range of mental health challenges.
I specialise in working with adults facing severe and enduring conditions, including those impacted by early attachment issues, childhood abandonment, depression, anxiety disorders, low self-esteem, PTSD and complex trauma, and immigrants adjusting to life in a new country.
I also incorporate elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, and Compassion-Focused Therapy.
I am an HCPC Registered Practitioner Counselling Psychologist with over 12 years of experience across diverse settings, including the NHS, charities, and the voluntary sector. Throughout my career, I have supported individuals as well as couples from a variety of backgrounds, helping them navigate a wide range of mental health challenges.
I specialise in working with adults facing severe and enduring conditions, including those impacted by early attachment issues, childhood abandonment, depression, anxiety disorders, low self-esteem, PTSD and complex trauma, and immigrants adjusting to life in a new country.
My MA in Integrative Counselling means I am able to draw from across the board techniques to personalise treatment to your unique needs and personality, this includes theory relevant to person-centred, psychodynamic, gestalt, compassion-focused, CBT, and acceptance and commitment therapy. I have a BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling which creates the foundational structure for my work, and allows me to draw from many different elements of psychoeducation, such as developmental and sociological aspects, which you can take away into your life after counselling.
My MA in Integrative Counselling means I am able to draw from across the board techniques to personalise treatment to your unique needs and personality, this includes theory relevant to person-centred, psychodynamic, gestalt, compassion-focused, CBT, and acceptance and commitment therapy. I have a BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling which creates the foundational structure for my work, and allows me to draw from many different elements of psychoeducation, such as developmental and sociological aspects, which you can take away into your life after counselling.
Hi, I'm Jo and I specialise in working with individuals who are facing struggles in their life due to feelings of low self-worth, anxiety, and shame. Perhaps the emotional pain has led you to engage in behaviours that help you to escape or distract from difficult thoughts or feelings. Sometimes this can show up as out of control behaviours such as gambling, use of pornography, sex, or alcohol/drugs. Sometimes it can lead to overworking and burnout. Would you like to find some compassion and acceptance for all those parts of you? Are there aspects of your behaviours you’d like to change?
Hi, I'm Jo and I specialise in working with individuals who are facing struggles in their life due to feelings of low self-worth, anxiety, and shame. Perhaps the emotional pain has led you to engage in behaviours that help you to escape or distract from difficult thoughts or feelings. Sometimes this can show up as out of control behaviours such as gambling, use of pornography, sex, or alcohol/drugs. Sometimes it can lead to overworking and burnout. Would you like to find some compassion and acceptance for all those parts of you? Are there aspects of your behaviours you’d like to change?
I will often use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) to help work on a variety of issues and presentations.
I am an accredited CBT and EMDR therapist with a passion for helping people find their way through life's challenges. I have been working in mental health services for over 15 years and practicing CBT since 2012 and EMDR since 2015. I also currently supervise CBT therapists and trainees in secondary care services on complex cases.
I will often use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) to help work on a variety of issues and presentations.
I am an accredited CBT and EMDR therapist with a passion for helping people find their way through life's challenges. I have been working in mental health services for over 15 years and practicing CBT since 2012 and EMDR since 2015. I also currently supervise CBT therapists and trainees in secondary care services on complex cases.
Taking the step of contacting a therapist can be daunting: often, people have thought about it for a period of time, before something prompts them to reach out. However, much research has shown that therapy can be an effective way of solving many problems, whether they are about relationship problems, work problems, social fears or shyness, general presentations of depression or anxiety, or more specific mental health related symptoms, or troubling memories from the past, including childhood trauma. Therapy can also help with existential life issues or questions related to identity: who am I, and what do I really want?
Taking the step of contacting a therapist can be daunting: often, people have thought about it for a period of time, before something prompts them to reach out. However, much research has shown that therapy can be an effective way of solving many problems, whether they are about relationship problems, work problems, social fears or shyness, general presentations of depression or anxiety, or more specific mental health related symptoms, or troubling memories from the past, including childhood trauma. Therapy can also help with existential life issues or questions related to identity: who am I, and what do I really want?
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How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.