Counselling in Rochford

Maaike Beech
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Rochford SS4
Are you struggling with the aftermath of trauma? Sleeping difficulties, concentration problems, flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance of triggers, a numbness or disconnect, the body being on alert, negative thoughts, etc. The good news: There is hope! There is a way to feel better, more grounded, safer and more connected. With 16+ years experience, my team of qualified trauma therapists and I provide counselling and safe trauma therapy for young people and adults. We will always prioritise your safety, so that trauma therapy doesn't become too overwhelming. We also work with loss, grief, identity, depression, anxiety and stress.
Are you struggling with the aftermath of trauma? Sleeping difficulties, concentration problems, flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance of triggers, a numbness or disconnect, the body being on alert, negative thoughts, etc. The good news: There is hope! There is a way to feel better, more grounded, safer and more connected. With 16+ years experience, my team of qualified trauma therapists and I provide counselling and safe trauma therapy for young people and adults. We will always prioritise your safety, so that trauma therapy doesn't become too overwhelming. We also work with loss, grief, identity, depression, anxiety and stress.

Christine Nutt Msc
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Rochford SS4
If you think you may need counselling or psychotherapy, you are not alone. At times we are all faced with confusing or painful situations, feelings of dissatisfaction, anxiety, stress or depression, painful losses, traumatic or unhappy memories, difficult decisions or the need for change. My way of working is relational, conveying warmth, empathy and compassion for my clients, so I will not analyse you, judge you or try to impose my values and beliefs on you but I will offer you my full attention and respect your individuality. In essence, my aim is to encourage you to trust, accept and value yourself, strengthening self-esteem.
If you think you may need counselling or psychotherapy, you are not alone. At times we are all faced with confusing or painful situations, feelings of dissatisfaction, anxiety, stress or depression, painful losses, traumatic or unhappy memories, difficult decisions or the need for change. My way of working is relational, conveying warmth, empathy and compassion for my clients, so I will not analyse you, judge you or try to impose my values and beliefs on you but I will offer you my full attention and respect your individuality. In essence, my aim is to encourage you to trust, accept and value yourself, strengthening self-esteem.

Kelly Elizabeth Walters
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Rochford SS4
I am a qualified and experienced integrative counsellor and registered member of the BACP working in Rochford, Essex I am a professionally trained counsellor dealing with many fields including, but not only, addictive and dependent behaviours, perception altering drugs including cannabis, anxiety driven behaviour, and relational issues and sexual abuse. It's all about you. Counselling focuses on your needs. Using my skills I aim to help you achieve the change you are looking for.
I am a qualified and experienced integrative counsellor and registered member of the BACP working in Rochford, Essex I am a professionally trained counsellor dealing with many fields including, but not only, addictive and dependent behaviours, perception altering drugs including cannabis, anxiety driven behaviour, and relational issues and sexual abuse. It's all about you. Counselling focuses on your needs. Using my skills I aim to help you achieve the change you are looking for.

Dawn Crockford
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Rochford SS4
Do you feel unfulfilled, unhappy, unwell (Dr has given the 'all clear') or unsure why you keep reacting in certain ways? Together we can explore these concerns and the counselling journey will help improve your self-awareness as to the reasons for these emotions. Life can be hard and sometimes giving yourself 'time out' and the opportunity in a confidential, non-judgmental space to be open and honest with how you are thinking, feeling and behaving, will hopefully allow you to feel lighter and content with whom you are and have a positive impact on your future.
Do you feel unfulfilled, unhappy, unwell (Dr has given the 'all clear') or unsure why you keep reacting in certain ways? Together we can explore these concerns and the counselling journey will help improve your self-awareness as to the reasons for these emotions. Life can be hard and sometimes giving yourself 'time out' and the opportunity in a confidential, non-judgmental space to be open and honest with how you are thinking, feeling and behaving, will hopefully allow you to feel lighter and content with whom you are and have a positive impact on your future.

Gemma Maria Anderson
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Rochford SS4
first session free! The relationship is key, so if you feel I am not the right fit for you thats ok. Just come and give it a go. Situations in life come up that we can struggle to deal with alone, you really don’t have to struggle alone. Are you feeling anxious, alone or depressed?. Talking to someone can be hugely beneficial with overcoming your hurdles and I can offer you a safe, non judgemental space in the knowing my main focus is you and your journey so far and your journey going forward. I want to help you manage your life more effectivly aswell as teach you skills aswell as help you have a better understanding of yourself.
first session free! The relationship is key, so if you feel I am not the right fit for you thats ok. Just come and give it a go. Situations in life come up that we can struggle to deal with alone, you really don’t have to struggle alone. Are you feeling anxious, alone or depressed?. Talking to someone can be hugely beneficial with overcoming your hurdles and I can offer you a safe, non judgemental space in the knowing my main focus is you and your journey so far and your journey going forward. I want to help you manage your life more effectivly aswell as teach you skills aswell as help you have a better understanding of yourself.

Carl Adams
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Rochford SS4
Life can bring us many difficulties, challenges, issues, stresses and anxieties. It can also bring many over whelming feelings such as pain, anger, sadness, hopelessness, guilt and regret. I am a gentle, emphathic, non judgmental counsellor; I see myself as a down to earth regular person and believe in talking to people on their own level.
Life can bring us many difficulties, challenges, issues, stresses and anxieties. It can also bring many over whelming feelings such as pain, anger, sadness, hopelessness, guilt and regret. I am a gentle, emphathic, non judgmental counsellor; I see myself as a down to earth regular person and believe in talking to people on their own level.

Lesley Patchick Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Rochford SS4 (Online Only)
As an experienced BACP Accredited counsellor, with diverse & varied counselling experience, I can offer you a professional, safe, cared-for & confidential environment which will support you in exploring the aspects of your life that are troubling you. People enter therapy for many reasons. Whatever your circumstances or the obstacles you face, having a confidential space where you are not judged, where it is safe for you to be totally 'you', will be key to assisting you in your journey to a life that feels happier & more content. I can provide this for you.
As an experienced BACP Accredited counsellor, with diverse & varied counselling experience, I can offer you a professional, safe, cared-for & confidential environment which will support you in exploring the aspects of your life that are troubling you. People enter therapy for many reasons. Whatever your circumstances or the obstacles you face, having a confidential space where you are not judged, where it is safe for you to be totally 'you', will be key to assisting you in your journey to a life that feels happier & more content. I can provide this for you.

Yvette White
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Rochford SS4
Counsellor Yvette White is an Anxiety and Depression Specialist. Online Face to face and Telephone sessions available. Health Anxiety and Stress management. Fully qualified Counsellor, registered with the BACP, EFT practitioner and Life Coach. I can assist you with a range of issues, problems and difficulties that you may be experiencing in your life such as Anxiety, Abuse, Loss, Death Anxiety, Divorce, Depression, Career path, Cancer support, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Pain management, Panic Disorder, PTSD, Rape crisis, Relationship issues, Self harm and Low self esteem.
Counsellor Yvette White is an Anxiety and Depression Specialist. Online Face to face and Telephone sessions available. Health Anxiety and Stress management. Fully qualified Counsellor, registered with the BACP, EFT practitioner and Life Coach. I can assist you with a range of issues, problems and difficulties that you may be experiencing in your life such as Anxiety, Abuse, Loss, Death Anxiety, Divorce, Depression, Career path, Cancer support, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Pain management, Panic Disorder, PTSD, Rape crisis, Relationship issues, Self harm and Low self esteem.

Sharon Horwood Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Rochford SS4
If you are a young person needing to talk to someone neutral, or maybe you, someone close to you, has had a medical trauma, or maybe you have a physical/mental disability, then I would love to work with you. I too had a medical trauma that left me disabled; it mentally affected my whole family in various ways, so I have experience in this field. My previous career was working with and training young people so I would love to help you find your way to a wonderful future. I also have experience of young people self harming in different ways, from pulling out clumps of hair to cutting themselves, so please feel free to reach out to me.
If you are a young person needing to talk to someone neutral, or maybe you, someone close to you, has had a medical trauma, or maybe you have a physical/mental disability, then I would love to work with you. I too had a medical trauma that left me disabled; it mentally affected my whole family in various ways, so I have experience in this field. My previous career was working with and training young people so I would love to help you find your way to a wonderful future. I also have experience of young people self harming in different ways, from pulling out clumps of hair to cutting themselves, so please feel free to reach out to me.

Gary Mewes
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Rochford SS4
I am committed to providing a safe non judgemental space for you to discuss any issues that may be affecting you life, relationships and general wellbeing. We are all unique individuals facing different life challenges, which we may find difficult to express in our relationships. Therapy can provide a safe space to discuss any issues that you are struggling with. I work from an integrative approach, which means I will endeavour to tailor our sessions to meet your own personal requirements, allowing you to gain the most out of your therapy.
I am committed to providing a safe non judgemental space for you to discuss any issues that may be affecting you life, relationships and general wellbeing. We are all unique individuals facing different life challenges, which we may find difficult to express in our relationships. Therapy can provide a safe space to discuss any issues that you are struggling with. I work from an integrative approach, which means I will endeavour to tailor our sessions to meet your own personal requirements, allowing you to gain the most out of your therapy.

Valerie Thompson
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Rochford SS4
I am a couples counsellor / relationship therapist. I focus on helping couples and individuals lead more contented lives. You may feel the spark has gone from your relationship, navigating a new one or not in a relationship at all. No matter what your circumstance, the chances are, if you are reading this, you have concerns about how you’re relating to others. If you're concerned about any of the following issues in your relationship, I may be able to help you: trust and jealousy, intimacy, family relationships, communication, self-esteem, infidelity, understanding each other, depression and anxiety, separation and divorce.
I am a couples counsellor / relationship therapist. I focus on helping couples and individuals lead more contented lives. You may feel the spark has gone from your relationship, navigating a new one or not in a relationship at all. No matter what your circumstance, the chances are, if you are reading this, you have concerns about how you’re relating to others. If you're concerned about any of the following issues in your relationship, I may be able to help you: trust and jealousy, intimacy, family relationships, communication, self-esteem, infidelity, understanding each other, depression and anxiety, separation and divorce.
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Paul Vingoe
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Rochford SS4
Hi, I'm Paul. If you are here then you may be suffering, struggling or in pain. You may have considered reaching out for help from a therapist for some time or may have taken the plunge but not received the support you wanted or needed. You may have a fear of opening up or trusting. A fear that if the tears come they will never stop. You may have lived with anxious feelings for years or maybe a nagging sensation that your life isn't what you want it to be. If so, then the good news is that it doesn't have to be that way. I believe that your life and your relationships can get better and I'm here to help you make that happen
Hi, I'm Paul. If you are here then you may be suffering, struggling or in pain. You may have considered reaching out for help from a therapist for some time or may have taken the plunge but not received the support you wanted or needed. You may have a fear of opening up or trusting. A fear that if the tears come they will never stop. You may have lived with anxious feelings for years or maybe a nagging sensation that your life isn't what you want it to be. If so, then the good news is that it doesn't have to be that way. I believe that your life and your relationships can get better and I'm here to help you make that happen

Angela McCleave
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
Rochford SS4
I am a BACP Accredited therapist with a wealth of life experience, as well as experience with counselling people going through a wide range of emotional life events. You do not have to do this on your own. The first step is the hardest and that is to make the call to reach out for help. I offer sessions via telephone, video, or face-to-face.
I am a BACP Accredited therapist with a wealth of life experience, as well as experience with counselling people going through a wide range of emotional life events. You do not have to do this on your own. The first step is the hardest and that is to make the call to reach out for help. I offer sessions via telephone, video, or face-to-face.

Marc Freeman
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Rochford SS4
If you are finding life difficult, or struggling to understand or change the way you feel, talking to somebody can really help. Sometimes reaching out is the best thing you can do, and it can really help you put things into perspective and learn new ways of coping and dealing with the difficulties in your life. I have linked an example of how I work in this video: https://youtu.be/g4YMqJdPoj0
If you are finding life difficult, or struggling to understand or change the way you feel, talking to somebody can really help. Sometimes reaching out is the best thing you can do, and it can really help you put things into perspective and learn new ways of coping and dealing with the difficulties in your life. I have linked an example of how I work in this video: https://youtu.be/g4YMqJdPoj0

Chloé Woodward
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Rochford SS4
www.woodwillowcounselling.com Firstly, well done to you for reaching out. It takes strength to reach out and search for help. For some people therapy might seem daunting or even a last resort and for others more comfortable with therapy they may know what to expect. As a trained counsellor I can help you to explore what's going on for you and listen in an empathetic way, without judgement. I can offer you face to face, online or telephone therapy dependant on your preferred method of communication
www.woodwillowcounselling.com Firstly, well done to you for reaching out. It takes strength to reach out and search for help. For some people therapy might seem daunting or even a last resort and for others more comfortable with therapy they may know what to expect. As a trained counsellor I can help you to explore what's going on for you and listen in an empathetic way, without judgement. I can offer you face to face, online or telephone therapy dependant on your preferred method of communication

Ky Harkins Life Counselling Services
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified
Rochford SS4
Most of my clients come to me knowing they are not happy but they don't always know why. Sometimes it is because of the people and circumstances around them and sometimes it is because they keep repeating the same behaviours that are not producing a happy life for them. My job is to help people understand what it is in their lives that they are not happy with, or want to change and to imagine a life with the new changes in it. I work with the client to provide a safe, comfortable environment for them to explore what is going on for them and how they can make the changes to live a happy, fulfilling life.
Most of my clients come to me knowing they are not happy but they don't always know why. Sometimes it is because of the people and circumstances around them and sometimes it is because they keep repeating the same behaviours that are not producing a happy life for them. My job is to help people understand what it is in their lives that they are not happy with, or want to change and to imagine a life with the new changes in it. I work with the client to provide a safe, comfortable environment for them to explore what is going on for them and how they can make the changes to live a happy, fulfilling life.

Siobhan Bracken
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Rochford SS4
For anyone wanting to understand their emotions, find life easier to cope with and work on self-improvement and self-esteem, I am here to help you build positive mental health strategies into your day-to-day life so that things can feel easier to manage. I have extensive experience working with self-esteem, anxiety and stress management. Alongside those, I am experienced in supporting with depression, body image concerns, grief and relationship issues (whether that be partner, family, friend etc.). I will cater the therapy to you by allowing you to guide me in what you would like to explore and gain from the process.
For anyone wanting to understand their emotions, find life easier to cope with and work on self-improvement and self-esteem, I am here to help you build positive mental health strategies into your day-to-day life so that things can feel easier to manage. I have extensive experience working with self-esteem, anxiety and stress management. Alongside those, I am experienced in supporting with depression, body image concerns, grief and relationship issues (whether that be partner, family, friend etc.). I will cater the therapy to you by allowing you to guide me in what you would like to explore and gain from the process.

Laura Buckingham
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Rochford SS4
Welcome, My name is Laura, I am a fully qualified Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor offering both long and short-term therapy. We are all presented with many different challenges in all aspects of our daily lives, including work, health, relationships and with our own well-being. Reaching out for help can often feel overwhelming, however, the rewards in taking that difficult first step can be life-changing. I have experience and successfully worked with those suffering with depression, anxiety, loneliness, loss & grief domestic abuse, suicidal thoughts and chronic illness amongst various other issues.
Welcome, My name is Laura, I am a fully qualified Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor offering both long and short-term therapy. We are all presented with many different challenges in all aspects of our daily lives, including work, health, relationships and with our own well-being. Reaching out for help can often feel overwhelming, however, the rewards in taking that difficult first step can be life-changing. I have experience and successfully worked with those suffering with depression, anxiety, loneliness, loss & grief domestic abuse, suicidal thoughts and chronic illness amongst various other issues.

Angela Cope
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Rochford SS4
I am an experienced and fully qualified Couples Counsellor, Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist with a background in both Person-centred Humanistic counselling and an Advanced Diploma in Psychodynamic counselling. I am a fully qualified Relate counsellor having 1500+ hours experience. I have experience in my practice using Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Systemic family Counselling using genograms, Solution Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
I am an experienced and fully qualified Couples Counsellor, Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist with a background in both Person-centred Humanistic counselling and an Advanced Diploma in Psychodynamic counselling. I am a fully qualified Relate counsellor having 1500+ hours experience. I have experience in my practice using Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Systemic family Counselling using genograms, Solution Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.

Kay Marina Cohen Pncps (Acc.)
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Verified
Rochford SS4
I practices in Southend on Sea. I am a senior, professional accredited counsellor, experienced, registered member MNCPS working with clients with a variety of different issues such as relationships and couples / including psycho sexual; addictions; domestic abuse, depression, anxiety, work related stress, building confidence, self esteem, loss and bereavement. I'm honoured to share the journey with my clients. You choose your own goals then we collaborate to achieve them.
I practices in Southend on Sea. I am a senior, professional accredited counsellor, experienced, registered member MNCPS working with clients with a variety of different issues such as relationships and couples / including psycho sexual; addictions; domestic abuse, depression, anxiety, work related stress, building confidence, self esteem, loss and bereavement. I'm honoured to share the journey with my clients. You choose your own goals then we collaborate to achieve them.
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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?
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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.