Suicidal Ideation Counselling in Sandy

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Danielle McDowall
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You may be feeling overwhelmed by mental health challenges and wondering whether you can enjoy a life of quality where you're in control rather than the mind bully. You're hoping for a compassionate, honest non- judgemental therapist with lived experience and clinical expertise. You want a safe space to unmask and be authentic, whilst being supported to face your fears. You're hoping for a collaborative journey where your therapist is a true partner, guiding you through setbacks empowering you to understand your experiences and work towards recovery - not necessarily "free" of the struggles, but maybe a "little bit less" of them.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by mental health challenges and wondering whether you can enjoy a life of quality where you're in control rather than the mind bully. You're hoping for a compassionate, honest non- judgemental therapist with lived experience and clinical expertise. You want a safe space to unmask and be authentic, whilst being supported to face your fears. You're hoping for a collaborative journey where your therapist is a true partner, guiding you through setbacks empowering you to understand your experiences and work towards recovery - not necessarily "free" of the struggles, but maybe a "little bit less" of them.
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Jan Blake
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Serves Area
I’m a qualified, experienced counsellor offering compassionate, Person Centred Counselling to individuals and couples. Whether you’re struggling in a relationship, living with anxiety, adjusting to loss, or carrying the effects of past trauma, you don’t have to face it alone. In our work together, I’ll create a warm, confidential space where you can feel truly heard—without judgment or pressure. My aim is not to tell you what to do, but to support you make sense of what you’re feeling, and explore what might need to shift or heal. Counselling offers space to slow down, explore what hurts, and move towards understanding and change
I’m a qualified, experienced counsellor offering compassionate, Person Centred Counselling to individuals and couples. Whether you’re struggling in a relationship, living with anxiety, adjusting to loss, or carrying the effects of past trauma, you don’t have to face it alone. In our work together, I’ll create a warm, confidential space where you can feel truly heard—without judgment or pressure. My aim is not to tell you what to do, but to support you make sense of what you’re feeling, and explore what might need to shift or heal. Counselling offers space to slow down, explore what hurts, and move towards understanding and change
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Virginia Anne Stirling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am a qualified Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. I work in a person centred way offering support and understanding, without judgement. I find that clients value a safe place to tell their story, knowing that their thoughts and feelings will be accepted and their confidences kept.
I am a qualified Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. I work in a person centred way offering support and understanding, without judgement. I find that clients value a safe place to tell their story, knowing that their thoughts and feelings will be accepted and their confidences kept.
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Angela Lawn
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
It's tough knowing how best to support your child. I'm an accredited counsellor and supervisor helping children and young adults (4-25), parents and families with issues such as anxiety, depression, school avoidance, and more complex challenges. I am also Barnardo's child-related adoption trained (Ofsted registered). I use a creative approach to help children and young adults tackle the challenges of education, friendships, and identity. We will work towards a greater understanding of the difficulties you are experiencing, exploring solutions and fostering wellbeing for the whole family.
It's tough knowing how best to support your child. I'm an accredited counsellor and supervisor helping children and young adults (4-25), parents and families with issues such as anxiety, depression, school avoidance, and more complex challenges. I am also Barnardo's child-related adoption trained (Ofsted registered). I use a creative approach to help children and young adults tackle the challenges of education, friendships, and identity. We will work towards a greater understanding of the difficulties you are experiencing, exploring solutions and fostering wellbeing for the whole family.
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Heather Oglesby
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
I work both in-person and online where we can safely explore any issues that you may have in confidence. I strongly believe that everyone can benefit from counselling, provided they have a good connection with their counsellor. That is why the relationship is at the heart of my work. I work with a wide range of people, I am passionate about working with those who identify as LGBTQ+ and those who may be questioning their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Being queer myself, I have a deep understanding of the different struggles and discrimination we face day to day. I am also kink, poly/open relationship friendly.
I work both in-person and online where we can safely explore any issues that you may have in confidence. I strongly believe that everyone can benefit from counselling, provided they have a good connection with their counsellor. That is why the relationship is at the heart of my work. I work with a wide range of people, I am passionate about working with those who identify as LGBTQ+ and those who may be questioning their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Being queer myself, I have a deep understanding of the different struggles and discrimination we face day to day. I am also kink, poly/open relationship friendly.
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Ryan Parkinson
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
I have completed Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training.
The client is the most important person in a counselling relationship, my job is to help you feel valued, and understood so you also believe this. My ideal client will want to work towards processing their feelings, achieving their goals and be willing to work with me to make this happen. I like to work with clients that are struggling with making sense of life. Feeling unable to move on from past experiences, having that space and time to reflect and process things can make a huge difference. I enjoy cultivating an environment to help my clients work through life's challenges.
I have completed Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training.
The client is the most important person in a counselling relationship, my job is to help you feel valued, and understood so you also believe this. My ideal client will want to work towards processing their feelings, achieving their goals and be willing to work with me to make this happen. I like to work with clients that are struggling with making sense of life. Feeling unable to move on from past experiences, having that space and time to reflect and process things can make a huge difference. I enjoy cultivating an environment to help my clients work through life's challenges.
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From The Chair Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
suicidal thoughts and addiction.
I incorporate three different styles of counselling CBT ( Cognitive Behavioural Therapy )to help understand how our beliefs can determine our reaction too events .Person Centred Counselling to explore and understand your experience. Help you understand the conflict that’s been holding you back and Psychodynamic techniques too work with the past.
suicidal thoughts and addiction.
I incorporate three different styles of counselling CBT ( Cognitive Behavioural Therapy )to help understand how our beliefs can determine our reaction too events .Person Centred Counselling to explore and understand your experience. Help you understand the conflict that’s been holding you back and Psychodynamic techniques too work with the past.
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Samantha McEwan
Counsellor, BACP
I have supported many children who are struggling with self-harm and suicidal ideation.
Hello, and welcome to Reviresco Counselling. I’m glad you’re here. My name is Sam. I chose the name Reviresco for my counselling practice because it has a very important meaning to me. It is the clan motto of my family, and loosely translated it means “I grow strong again“. People seek counselling for many different reasons with a wide range of different issues. I hope that together, we can work through these issues and help you to feel strong once more.
I have supported many children who are struggling with self-harm and suicidal ideation.
Hello, and welcome to Reviresco Counselling. I’m glad you’re here. My name is Sam. I chose the name Reviresco for my counselling practice because it has a very important meaning to me. It is the clan motto of my family, and loosely translated it means “I grow strong again“. People seek counselling for many different reasons with a wide range of different issues. I hope that together, we can work through these issues and help you to feel strong once more.
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Rachel Milroy
Psychotherapist
Serves Area
People seek therapy when they are dissatisfied or unhappy and feel that it is possible to make changes but this is very difficult alone. Psychotherapy is a particular type of conversation exploring thoughts, feelings and relationships. Psychotherapy offers the opportunity to think about what is troubling in a safe setting to understand and improve relationships, both with ourselves and others. My thinking and approach places relationships at the heart of experience. When patterns in relationships can be understood we can feel liberated to change.
People seek therapy when they are dissatisfied or unhappy and feel that it is possible to make changes but this is very difficult alone. Psychotherapy is a particular type of conversation exploring thoughts, feelings and relationships. Psychotherapy offers the opportunity to think about what is troubling in a safe setting to understand and improve relationships, both with ourselves and others. My thinking and approach places relationships at the heart of experience. When patterns in relationships can be understood we can feel liberated to change.
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Brain matters counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi my name is Sharon and I fully understand how the thought of seeing a stranger to discuss personal issues can be scary, but as an empathetic, calm, caring person I try to ensure that you feel as relaxed as you possibly can. I provide a safe and confidential space where you can relieve any issues off your chest. I work with both individuals and couple I offer a free 15 minute initial chat so as we can get to know each other a little to see if we are a good match.
Hi my name is Sharon and I fully understand how the thought of seeing a stranger to discuss personal issues can be scary, but as an empathetic, calm, caring person I try to ensure that you feel as relaxed as you possibly can. I provide a safe and confidential space where you can relieve any issues off your chest. I work with both individuals and couple I offer a free 15 minute initial chat so as we can get to know each other a little to see if we are a good match.
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Kate O'Donnell
Counsellor, MBACP
Hello I’m Kate, I know that taking the first step to come to therapy can be daunting but my aim is to offer you a safe space where you can truly be yourself. Please note that I am away from October 16th to 26th and will respond to messages after this.
Hello I’m Kate, I know that taking the first step to come to therapy can be daunting but my aim is to offer you a safe space where you can truly be yourself. Please note that I am away from October 16th to 26th and will respond to messages after this.
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Dr Leiya Lemkey
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Online Only
I am an HCPC Registered Psychologist who has Chartership with the British Psychological Society (BPS). I received my Doctorate in Forensic Psychology at the University of Birmingham in 2019. I have experiencing working in both the NHS and Private Sector.
I am an HCPC Registered Psychologist who has Chartership with the British Psychological Society (BPS). I received my Doctorate in Forensic Psychology at the University of Birmingham in 2019. I have experiencing working in both the NHS and Private Sector.
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Karen Rowlands
Counsellor, BACP
Luton LU1
Are you feeling anxious, sad or struggling to cope? Perhaps you are going through life-changing events such as bereavement, divorce, long-term illness or feelings of being stuck and not knowing how to move forwards? Whatever is troubling you, I am here to listen and would like to help you find a positive way forward. I work with adults and adolescents, providing a safe and compassionate environment where you feel comfortable to talk about any aspect of yourself or your life that is troubling you. I work in Herts, Beds and Bucks and offer on-line therapy (Zoom/Skype/video WhatsAPP), evening and weekend apps. available.
Are you feeling anxious, sad or struggling to cope? Perhaps you are going through life-changing events such as bereavement, divorce, long-term illness or feelings of being stuck and not knowing how to move forwards? Whatever is troubling you, I am here to listen and would like to help you find a positive way forward. I work with adults and adolescents, providing a safe and compassionate environment where you feel comfortable to talk about any aspect of yourself or your life that is troubling you. I work in Herts, Beds and Bucks and offer on-line therapy (Zoom/Skype/video WhatsAPP), evening and weekend apps. available.
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Sandy Cutts
Counsellor, MBACP
Feedback - Sexually Abused Client : "I started therapy feeling scared, sceptical, lost and a little bit overwhelmed, I was afraid to be vulnerable. You made me feel relaxed and welcome, and that allowed me to be so open and honest, I didn’t feel afraid anymore. A year ago, I didn’t know who I was. I felt that everyone had their own opinions and perceptions about me, and that created a discombobulated identity for me. I could have never progressed to this point without you there to guide me and challenge my thoughts and feelings. I am so grateful and thankful to you." An empathic non judgemental safe space is my utmost goal for you.
Feedback - Sexually Abused Client : "I started therapy feeling scared, sceptical, lost and a little bit overwhelmed, I was afraid to be vulnerable. You made me feel relaxed and welcome, and that allowed me to be so open and honest, I didn’t feel afraid anymore. A year ago, I didn’t know who I was. I felt that everyone had their own opinions and perceptions about me, and that created a discombobulated identity for me. I could have never progressed to this point without you there to guide me and challenge my thoughts and feelings. I am so grateful and thankful to you." An empathic non judgemental safe space is my utmost goal for you.
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Joe Carter
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Yes. Being human can be tricky. We can all get stuck. Stuck in our heads and our feelings, in relationships, work, obsessions and compulsions, stuck in unhelpful behaviours and unhelpful ways of seeing things. But, we can all get unstuck. With over 20 years of practice experience, I would be seen as an integrative therapist and counsellor; integrating multiple therapeutic models and approaches. So, we have many ways to make better sense of life situations: Internal Family Systems, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, 12-Step, The Work, The I Ching, Neuroplasticity, Mindfulness, Meditation, Dreamwork, The Tangle; Integrative Counselling.
Yes. Being human can be tricky. We can all get stuck. Stuck in our heads and our feelings, in relationships, work, obsessions and compulsions, stuck in unhelpful behaviours and unhelpful ways of seeing things. But, we can all get unstuck. With over 20 years of practice experience, I would be seen as an integrative therapist and counsellor; integrating multiple therapeutic models and approaches. So, we have many ways to make better sense of life situations: Internal Family Systems, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, 12-Step, The Work, The I Ching, Neuroplasticity, Mindfulness, Meditation, Dreamwork, The Tangle; Integrative Counselling.
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Be Understood Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I provide a safe, comfortable, nonjudgemental space where you will be heard, understood and valued, perhaps for the first time in your life. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, feeling sad, panic attacks or relationship problems or perhaps you feel emotional, low in mood or you feel no one listens or understands or maybe you simply feel you have lost your way in life, counselling can help you make sense of your struggles, make positive changes and enable you to move forward in life feeling lighter and at peace.
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I provide a safe, comfortable, nonjudgemental space where you will be heard, understood and valued, perhaps for the first time in your life. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, feeling sad, panic attacks or relationship problems or perhaps you feel emotional, low in mood or you feel no one listens or understands or maybe you simply feel you have lost your way in life, counselling can help you make sense of your struggles, make positive changes and enable you to move forward in life feeling lighter and at peace.
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Dr Martin Hall
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). I have over 15 years experience of working across a wide range of NHS settings. I specialise in working with complex anxiety disorders, depression, psychological trauma and OCD. I have also been involved in developing mental health services and with the training of psychologists and therapists from a range of professional backgrounds.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). I have over 15 years experience of working across a wide range of NHS settings. I specialise in working with complex anxiety disorders, depression, psychological trauma and OCD. I have also been involved in developing mental health services and with the training of psychologists and therapists from a range of professional backgrounds.
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Chalene Long
Psychotherapist, SNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
I am a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist, Hypnotherapist, and Clinical Supervisor with over 15 years of experience. As a senior accredited member of the NCPS and NHS, I offer a wide range of therapeutic services, including hypno-psychotherapy, counselling, and clinical supervision. I am a trauma-informed therapist who utilises an integrative approach, drawing on Transactional Analysis, IFS, CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Person-centred strategies and more. My goal is to guide you towards a healthier mind, helping you cultivate self-awareness, overcome past traumas, and embrace a more authentic, fulfilling life.
I am a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist, Hypnotherapist, and Clinical Supervisor with over 15 years of experience. As a senior accredited member of the NCPS and NHS, I offer a wide range of therapeutic services, including hypno-psychotherapy, counselling, and clinical supervision. I am a trauma-informed therapist who utilises an integrative approach, drawing on Transactional Analysis, IFS, CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Person-centred strategies and more. My goal is to guide you towards a healthier mind, helping you cultivate self-awareness, overcome past traumas, and embrace a more authentic, fulfilling life.
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Chad Newman Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Olney MK46
Hi I’m Chad, Firstly, thank you for being courageous and taking the first step towards finding help, which I know can feel quite scary. I'm a deeply caring and understanding person, firmly believing that we may all need some help at times in our lives and that this can feel daunting. Being heard and understood with no judgement enables and empowers my clients to experience and build their lives as they truly want them.
Hi I’m Chad, Firstly, thank you for being courageous and taking the first step towards finding help, which I know can feel quite scary. I'm a deeply caring and understanding person, firmly believing that we may all need some help at times in our lives and that this can feel daunting. Being heard and understood with no judgement enables and empowers my clients to experience and build their lives as they truly want them.
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Guillemette Broadbent
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Royston SG8
Perhaps you are looking for help to find your bearings while going through a time of crisis and/or you who wish to examine your life more fully to address issues that have affected you over time. With the help of therapy, you can start understanding your inner world and thought patterns more clearly and remove the feelings of anxiety and worry from your mind. Psychoanalytic psychotherapy aims to go deep into your emotions, understanding how your early life has formed strategies that might contribute to unhelpful patterns in adulthood with the aim of gradually removing distress, helping you to live a fuller life.
Perhaps you are looking for help to find your bearings while going through a time of crisis and/or you who wish to examine your life more fully to address issues that have affected you over time. With the help of therapy, you can start understanding your inner world and thought patterns more clearly and remove the feelings of anxiety and worry from your mind. Psychoanalytic psychotherapy aims to go deep into your emotions, understanding how your early life has formed strategies that might contribute to unhelpful patterns in adulthood with the aim of gradually removing distress, helping you to live a fuller life.
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Suicidal Ideation Counsellors

How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?

Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioural therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.

Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?

Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.

Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?

The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.