Counselling for Elderly in Rotherham

Photo of Reece David Needham - RDN Counselling, Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
RDN Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
I've worked in Greif counselling since 2020. This work has moved into working with anxiety, depression, guilt, and anger. Including this, I've worked in health for 15 years, predominantly in the Occupational Health sector. Giving you the time and space needed to talk through issues is a uniquely privileged position to be in for me, and something I take great pride in doing. We aim to work together and observe your self development through talking therapies. Learning bout yourself along the way and how you can further improve your life and mindset.
I've worked in Greif counselling since 2020. This work has moved into working with anxiety, depression, guilt, and anger. Including this, I've worked in health for 15 years, predominantly in the Occupational Health sector. Giving you the time and space needed to talk through issues is a uniquely privileged position to be in for me, and something I take great pride in doing. We aim to work together and observe your self development through talking therapies. Learning bout yourself along the way and how you can further improve your life and mindset.
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Shauna Bruce
Counsellor, BACP
I work with individuals and couples who may feel anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally stuck or caught in painful relationship patterns. Many of my clients struggle with people-pleasing, low self-worth, overthinking, burnout, betrayal or disconnection from themselves and others. I offer a warm, compassionate and down-to-earth space, drawing from relational, somatic and trauma-informed approaches to help clients better understand themselves, improve relationships and create meaningful, lasting change.
I work with individuals and couples who may feel anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally stuck or caught in painful relationship patterns. Many of my clients struggle with people-pleasing, low self-worth, overthinking, burnout, betrayal or disconnection from themselves and others. I offer a warm, compassionate and down-to-earth space, drawing from relational, somatic and trauma-informed approaches to help clients better understand themselves, improve relationships and create meaningful, lasting change.
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Steph Bradbury Therapy
Verified Verified
Hello, I’m Steph, a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist (CBH) with 30 years’ experience helping adults and young people. I specialise in anxiety, stress, IBS and insomnia but have expertise in many more concerns. So if you're feeling overwhelmed with life, I can help. My approach offers CBH - a unique combination of CBT with active, evidence-based hypnotherapy along with Mindfulness and ACT. These techniques are recommended by NICE and the NHS to give you real lasting change. You’ll take an active role in learning practical yet simple strategies to ease symptoms, feel calmer and regain confidence and balance in your everyday life.
Hello, I’m Steph, a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist (CBH) with 30 years’ experience helping adults and young people. I specialise in anxiety, stress, IBS and insomnia but have expertise in many more concerns. So if you're feeling overwhelmed with life, I can help. My approach offers CBH - a unique combination of CBT with active, evidence-based hypnotherapy along with Mindfulness and ACT. These techniques are recommended by NICE and the NHS to give you real lasting change. You’ll take an active role in learning practical yet simple strategies to ease symptoms, feel calmer and regain confidence and balance in your everyday life.
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Outside The Lines Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Waitlist for new clients
Life gets messy sometimes. Maybe you’re feeling anxious, low, burnt out, or weighed down by old stuff that won’t shift. It might be ADHD, stress, relationships or just that stuck feeling that’s hard to put into words. What you really want is a bit more calm, more confidence, and to feel like yourself again. I offer counselling that’s down to earth and easy to get along with. I also provide supportive, reflective supervision for counsellors and trainees.
Life gets messy sometimes. Maybe you’re feeling anxious, low, burnt out, or weighed down by old stuff that won’t shift. It might be ADHD, stress, relationships or just that stuck feeling that’s hard to put into words. What you really want is a bit more calm, more confidence, and to feel like yourself again. I offer counselling that’s down to earth and easy to get along with. I also provide supportive, reflective supervision for counsellors and trainees.
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Hello, I'm Kerry, the person behind Renewed path Counselling and Addiction support and I offer support for a wide variety of issues, however I specialise in working with Adults struggling with Addiction or those that are struggling to come to terms with a life without substance and the mental health issues that come with substance misuse, such as, anxiety, depression, damaged relationships, low self esteem, the list is endless. My passion for supporting people in addiction comes from lived experience and years of working as a Drug and Alcohol support worker and I feel this allows me to offer a deeper level of understanding.
Hello, I'm Kerry, the person behind Renewed path Counselling and Addiction support and I offer support for a wide variety of issues, however I specialise in working with Adults struggling with Addiction or those that are struggling to come to terms with a life without substance and the mental health issues that come with substance misuse, such as, anxiety, depression, damaged relationships, low self esteem, the list is endless. My passion for supporting people in addiction comes from lived experience and years of working as a Drug and Alcohol support worker and I feel this allows me to offer a deeper level of understanding.
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TR Counselling Service
Counsellor, MBACP
Welcome to my profile page. I have over 24 years’ experience, I can provided brief therapy this is around six sessions. This is useful for Anxiety, Low mood. Overthinking, Confidence building, Family issues Bereavement and many other areas. If you find yourself thinking, I’ve never felt good enough or I have always had anxiety, it may be Low self-esteem or Trauma. You might have Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), or Depression or an Addiction these issues may need a more in-depth way of working. You might want to work on specific goals and be clear about what you would like to achieve from the work.
Welcome to my profile page. I have over 24 years’ experience, I can provided brief therapy this is around six sessions. This is useful for Anxiety, Low mood. Overthinking, Confidence building, Family issues Bereavement and many other areas. If you find yourself thinking, I’ve never felt good enough or I have always had anxiety, it may be Low self-esteem or Trauma. You might have Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), or Depression or an Addiction these issues may need a more in-depth way of working. You might want to work on specific goals and be clear about what you would like to achieve from the work.
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Photo of Mike Underwood - Liberate Counselling, Mike Underwood MBACP, Counsellor, MBACP
Hi, I'm Mike, a counsellor in Wath upon Dearne near Rotherham with over 20 years' experience in supporting people who are stuck with anxiety, self-esteem, and relationship problems. Life doesn't give everyone a smooth ride, and you may be frustrated by learned behaviours like overthinking, people-pleasing, or criticising. On the other hand, how would you like to feel confident, happy, and fulfilled? Whatever you want to work on, would it help to find a quiet place and a real human to talk with and reflect?
Hi, I'm Mike, a counsellor in Wath upon Dearne near Rotherham with over 20 years' experience in supporting people who are stuck with anxiety, self-esteem, and relationship problems. Life doesn't give everyone a smooth ride, and you may be frustrated by learned behaviours like overthinking, people-pleasing, or criticising. On the other hand, how would you like to feel confident, happy, and fulfilled? Whatever you want to work on, would it help to find a quiet place and a real human to talk with and reflect?
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Abbie Rhodes
Counsellor, MBACP
Hi, it can be hard to share your feelings, so I offer a relaxed approach to therapy in a welcoming in person private safe space and the option to work remotely by telephone or video call. With the right support and guidance we can start to make your world more manageable through achieving your personal goals, problem solving, alleviation of stress, low mood and anxieties. We can explore your life dynamics, past, present and future by using different therapy approaches to make long term changes, realisations and maintainable improvements. Your first time or not, we will go along at your pace and for your duration.
Hi, it can be hard to share your feelings, so I offer a relaxed approach to therapy in a welcoming in person private safe space and the option to work remotely by telephone or video call. With the right support and guidance we can start to make your world more manageable through achieving your personal goals, problem solving, alleviation of stress, low mood and anxieties. We can explore your life dynamics, past, present and future by using different therapy approaches to make long term changes, realisations and maintainable improvements. Your first time or not, we will go along at your pace and for your duration.
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Beverly James
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
It can sometimes seem worrying to share your deepest, most personal thoughts and feelings. I'm here to offer a warm, welcoming and confidential therapeutic space to individuals and couples, where you will have your time to talk and where hopefully we can build a trusting therapeutic relationship, one in which you can feel comfortable to share your worries and thoughts. Every client and every therapeutic process is different and I will always value you as a unique individual, with the utmost respect for the journey you have navigated and the place you find yourself in now. I also work with Aviva or Bupa health insurance clients.
It can sometimes seem worrying to share your deepest, most personal thoughts and feelings. I'm here to offer a warm, welcoming and confidential therapeutic space to individuals and couples, where you will have your time to talk and where hopefully we can build a trusting therapeutic relationship, one in which you can feel comfortable to share your worries and thoughts. Every client and every therapeutic process is different and I will always value you as a unique individual, with the utmost respect for the journey you have navigated and the place you find yourself in now. I also work with Aviva or Bupa health insurance clients.
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Lena Fenton Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
Are you and your partner feeling disconnected? Struggling with intimacy, trust, or communication? Perhaps you're facing infidelity, considering separation, or simply feel like you've lost the spark that brought you together. You don't have to figure this out alone. With over 30 years' experience and specialist training at the internationally renowned Tavistock Relationships, I help couples and individuals find their way back to each other or forward into something better. I work online, so you can access expert support wherever you are in the world.
Are you and your partner feeling disconnected? Struggling with intimacy, trust, or communication? Perhaps you're facing infidelity, considering separation, or simply feel like you've lost the spark that brought you together. You don't have to figure this out alone. With over 30 years' experience and specialist training at the internationally renowned Tavistock Relationships, I help couples and individuals find their way back to each other or forward into something better. I work online, so you can access expert support wherever you are in the world.
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Photo of Ruth A Holmes - Good Heart Counselling Service, Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Good Heart Counselling Service
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Starting counselling can feel daunting, but it’s a courageous step toward healing and self-discovery. I’m a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, in addition I have over 20 years’ experience as a Social Worker, working with trauma, abuse, domestic violence, anxiety, low-mood and depression. I offer person-centred, trauma-informed therapy in a safe, non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. I have a particular interest in working with childhood trauma, survivors of abuse and relationships challenges. Whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to do it alone.
Starting counselling can feel daunting, but it’s a courageous step toward healing and self-discovery. I’m a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, in addition I have over 20 years’ experience as a Social Worker, working with trauma, abuse, domestic violence, anxiety, low-mood and depression. I offer person-centred, trauma-informed therapy in a safe, non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. I have a particular interest in working with childhood trauma, survivors of abuse and relationships challenges. Whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to do it alone.
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Photo of Gill Smith - Connect and Talk, Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Connect and Talk
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Do you recognise any of these feelings? Anxiety that won't switch off. Stress that's building with no relief in sight. The heaviness of grief. Depression that makes everything feel grey. Or an overwhelming sense that you just can't keep up. These experiences can take a real toll, leaving you exhausted, disconnected from yourself, and unsure how to move forward. But it doesn't have to stay this way. Talking things through in a safe, compassionate space can help you make sense of what you're feeling, understand yourself more deeply, and start to find a way through. When you're ready, I'm here.
Do you recognise any of these feelings? Anxiety that won't switch off. Stress that's building with no relief in sight. The heaviness of grief. Depression that makes everything feel grey. Or an overwhelming sense that you just can't keep up. These experiences can take a real toll, leaving you exhausted, disconnected from yourself, and unsure how to move forward. But it doesn't have to stay this way. Talking things through in a safe, compassionate space can help you make sense of what you're feeling, understand yourself more deeply, and start to find a way through. When you're ready, I'm here.
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Anna Potts
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I can help with change and 'stuckness'. If you are: adjusting to a diagnosis like autism; a young adult starting or leaving something; processing changes or news; evolving spirituality, religion or noticing coercion or abuse in religions. I can also help during struggles with anxiety, depression or other challenges. My professional experience includes working with neurodivergence, abuse and life stage. Things like: arenthood; menopause; a diagnosis; studying/work; relationships starting or ending; recognising coercion in a religion or changing your religious views and beliefs; leaving or joining a group; loss / ending / new start.
I can help with change and 'stuckness'. If you are: adjusting to a diagnosis like autism; a young adult starting or leaving something; processing changes or news; evolving spirituality, religion or noticing coercion or abuse in religions. I can also help during struggles with anxiety, depression or other challenges. My professional experience includes working with neurodivergence, abuse and life stage. Things like: arenthood; menopause; a diagnosis; studying/work; relationships starting or ending; recognising coercion in a religion or changing your religious views and beliefs; leaving or joining a group; loss / ending / new start.
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Photo of Samantha Mutch, Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Samantha Mutch
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
Counselling and Psychology develops understanding; of why you think, feel & behave the way you do, looking 'behind the scenes’ of struggle; by understanding root causes, it equips you with the freedom to change & live the life you want to live and experience freedom from difficulty. You may be struggling to manage; anxiety, depression; or perhaps you have experienced difficulties in the past which still affect you; childhood trauma or adversity? Maybe relationship struggles are preventing you from closeness. Perhaps it's making you feel alone or different to others. You may be surprised how quickly you can get things off the ground.
Counselling and Psychology develops understanding; of why you think, feel & behave the way you do, looking 'behind the scenes’ of struggle; by understanding root causes, it equips you with the freedom to change & live the life you want to live and experience freedom from difficulty. You may be struggling to manage; anxiety, depression; or perhaps you have experienced difficulties in the past which still affect you; childhood trauma or adversity? Maybe relationship struggles are preventing you from closeness. Perhaps it's making you feel alone or different to others. You may be surprised how quickly you can get things off the ground.
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Nicki Miller Counselling & Supervision
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
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.
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Photo of Georgia Allen, Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Georgia Allen
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Serves Area
I provide person‑centred art psychotherapy for clients living with disabilities, chronic pain, long‑term health conditions, and mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and low self‑esteem. Art psychotherapy can be valuable even if you feel unsure about creativity or don’t see yourself as “artistic.” The focus is not on producing artwork but on using materials to explore experiences, process difficult thoughts, and gain clarity from a different perspective. Creative expression can offer a safe, accessible way to communicate feelings that may be hard to put into words.
I provide person‑centred art psychotherapy for clients living with disabilities, chronic pain, long‑term health conditions, and mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and low self‑esteem. Art psychotherapy can be valuable even if you feel unsure about creativity or don’t see yourself as “artistic.” The focus is not on producing artwork but on using materials to explore experiences, process difficult thoughts, and gain clarity from a different perspective. Creative expression can offer a safe, accessible way to communicate feelings that may be hard to put into words.
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Heather Howard-Thompson
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Serves Area
I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, EMDR and DBT Practitioner. My background is in mental health nursing (since 1997!). I have extensive experience in working with clients struggling with emotional regulation, anxiety, complex trauma and a range of common mental health problems. I am the founder and director of Yorkshire Psychotherapy Ltd, a private therapy practice and have a team of associates that work with children, adolescents and adults.
I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, EMDR and DBT Practitioner. My background is in mental health nursing (since 1997!). I have extensive experience in working with clients struggling with emotional regulation, anxiety, complex trauma and a range of common mental health problems. I am the founder and director of Yorkshire Psychotherapy Ltd, a private therapy practice and have a team of associates that work with children, adolescents and adults.
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Photo of Sharon Andrea Shaw, Psychotherapist, MBBS, MBACP
Sharon Andrea Shaw
Psychotherapist, MBBS, MBACP
Serves Area
In 2015, when I qualified as a psychotherapist, I remember saying to my tutor, "I believe in all the theories. What kind of therapist do I need to become?" His answer was simple: "Integrative." He explained that being an integrative therapist wasn't simply about learning different theories. It meant continually exploring my own life, remaining open to new research and never stopping learning. I committed to that journey because I believed something very strongly: How could I ask clients to look deeply at themselves if I wasn't willing to do the same?
In 2015, when I qualified as a psychotherapist, I remember saying to my tutor, "I believe in all the theories. What kind of therapist do I need to become?" His answer was simple: "Integrative." He explained that being an integrative therapist wasn't simply about learning different theories. It meant continually exploring my own life, remaining open to new research and never stopping learning. I committed to that journey because I believed something very strongly: How could I ask clients to look deeply at themselves if I wasn't willing to do the same?
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Marie Feltham
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
Whatever may be troubling you, I bring a wealth of experience and a deeply compassionate approach, using integrative counselling that honours your unique circumstances. I offer practitioner supervision, individual and couple counselling, including an understanding of neurodiversity in both settings. Employing tailored therapy, drawing from various modalities,I endeavour to create a safe and supportive space for you to explore your challenges. My aim is to help you cultivate lasting well-being, fostering self-awareness, new coping skills, and empowering you to navigate life's complexities with greater resilience.
Whatever may be troubling you, I bring a wealth of experience and a deeply compassionate approach, using integrative counselling that honours your unique circumstances. I offer practitioner supervision, individual and couple counselling, including an understanding of neurodiversity in both settings. Employing tailored therapy, drawing from various modalities,I endeavour to create a safe and supportive space for you to explore your challenges. My aim is to help you cultivate lasting well-being, fostering self-awareness, new coping skills, and empowering you to navigate life's complexities with greater resilience.
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Sally Moore
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Serves Area
Are you wanting to work out why patterns keep repeating in your relationships, or maybe you are a couple wanting to improve communication and intimacy? I am a UKCP registered psychotherapist and trauma therapist, offering therapy to individuals, couples and groups. My main approach is Transactional Analysis, a model to help us understand ourselves and our relationships better, and find ways to make the changes we want.
Are you wanting to work out why patterns keep repeating in your relationships, or maybe you are a couple wanting to improve communication and intimacy? I am a UKCP registered psychotherapist and trauma therapist, offering therapy to individuals, couples and groups. My main approach is Transactional Analysis, a model to help us understand ourselves and our relationships better, and find ways to make the changes we want.
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FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.

How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.

How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.

What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.