Bereavement Counselling in Shaftesbury
I can also help you explore loss associated with other big changes such as parenthood, separation or divorce and career changes or other difficult issues such as anxiety, stress or depression brought on by relationship problems or work.
When someone you love dies, the grief can be overwhelming. It can affect us emotionally andEvery day can suddenly feel like a struggle. Life can feel pointless and overwhelming. Friends and family want to help but they are often struggling with their own grief or do not know what to say or do for the best. I can provide a safe, confidential space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and memories around your loved one so that you can come to terms with your bereavement whilst also gaining a better understanding of yourself, your emotions and patterns of behaviour, allowing you to make better choices and decisions going forward.
I can also help you explore loss associated with other big changes such as parenthood, separation or divorce and career changes or other difficult issues such as anxiety, stress or depression brought on by relationship problems or work.
When someone you love dies, the grief can be overwhelming. It can affect us emotionally andEvery day can suddenly feel like a struggle. Life can feel pointless and overwhelming. Friends and family want to help but they are often struggling with their own grief or do not know what to say or do for the best. I can provide a safe, confidential space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and memories around your loved one so that you can come to terms with your bereavement whilst also gaining a better understanding of yourself, your emotions and patterns of behaviour, allowing you to make better choices and decisions going forward.
My main speciality is bereavement and loss.
Hello. Well done for wanting to seek out counselling and psychotherapy to help you explore what is holding you back from living a fulfilled life. It takes great courage and self awareness to take this first step. I offer you a safe, confidential place for you talk to someone who is trained to listen attentively to your problems. Allowing patience, self-belief, and compassion to be by your side, therapy can give you the opportunity to make those all important changes that are needed to help you and your life to grow.
My main speciality is bereavement and loss.
Hello. Well done for wanting to seek out counselling and psychotherapy to help you explore what is holding you back from living a fulfilled life. It takes great courage and self awareness to take this first step. I offer you a safe, confidential place for you talk to someone who is trained to listen attentively to your problems. Allowing patience, self-belief, and compassion to be by your side, therapy can give you the opportunity to make those all important changes that are needed to help you and your life to grow.
During this time I saw a wide range of adult clients and gained experience in working with depression, grief, anxiety, trauma, identity and low self-esteem.
I am a psychotherapist in training working towards an MA in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy. I offer a compassionate and confidential space where you are free to bring yourself fully to be listened to empathetically and deeply so that we can work towards the easing of overwhelming emotions and make way for new perspectives. Through our therapeutic relationship I can support you in exploring your thoughts, feelings and experiences and I will sit alongside you as you reach a deeper understanding of self.
During this time I saw a wide range of adult clients and gained experience in working with depression, grief, anxiety, trauma, identity and low self-esteem.
I am a psychotherapist in training working towards an MA in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy. I offer a compassionate and confidential space where you are free to bring yourself fully to be listened to empathetically and deeply so that we can work towards the easing of overwhelming emotions and make way for new perspectives. Through our therapeutic relationship I can support you in exploring your thoughts, feelings and experiences and I will sit alongside you as you reach a deeper understanding of self.
Three Counties Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Shaftesbury SP7
As an accredited, fully qualified practitioner and supervisor with over 20 years experience, I offer long or short term counselling and psychotherapy for adults and young people for any emotional or mental health issues such as anxiety, relationship issues, bereavement, abuse, stress, anger management, PTSD and depression. I also provide an employee assistance programme (EAP) for businesses in the area, offering a service supporting workers suffering from stress or other psychological difficulties which can effect attendance and/or performance.
As an accredited, fully qualified practitioner and supervisor with over 20 years experience, I offer long or short term counselling and psychotherapy for adults and young people for any emotional or mental health issues such as anxiety, relationship issues, bereavement, abuse, stress, anger management, PTSD and depression. I also provide an employee assistance programme (EAP) for businesses in the area, offering a service supporting workers suffering from stress or other psychological difficulties which can effect attendance and/or performance.
Mental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, yet it often remains misunderstood and stigmatized. Common mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress-related disorders affect millions of people in the UK every year, disrupting lives and impairing the ability to function in everyday activities. Understanding these conditions and how best to treat them is essential for fostering a compassionate and supportive community. I have experience in supporting these common difficulties, with a qualified counsellor you can rest assured that your journey to better mental health will be at your pace.
Mental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, yet it often remains misunderstood and stigmatized. Common mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress-related disorders affect millions of people in the UK every year, disrupting lives and impairing the ability to function in everyday activities. Understanding these conditions and how best to treat them is essential for fostering a compassionate and supportive community. I have experience in supporting these common difficulties, with a qualified counsellor you can rest assured that your journey to better mental health will be at your pace.
Hi! I am Detti Balla, a BACP registered counsellor, clinical and disaster trauma specialist, and educator in the areas of PTSD, disaster trauma, compassion fatigue, critical incident and stress management and more. My goal is to support and equip you with the tools necessary to overcome any challenges you may be facing, and empower you to overcome/dismantle any barriers that may be holding you back from finding hope and peace in living your life.
Hi! I am Detti Balla, a BACP registered counsellor, clinical and disaster trauma specialist, and educator in the areas of PTSD, disaster trauma, compassion fatigue, critical incident and stress management and more. My goal is to support and equip you with the tools necessary to overcome any challenges you may be facing, and empower you to overcome/dismantle any barriers that may be holding you back from finding hope and peace in living your life.
ReWellness Counselling - Specialising in Children
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Shaftesbury SP7
A warm, friendly counselling service. At Rewellness, our mission is to offer compassionate and inclusive counselling services to everyone, from children and young people to adults, families, couples & parents. We are deeply committed to embracing and celebrating difference and diversity in all its forms. Our passion lies in creating a safe, welcoming space where you can be truly heard, perhaps for the first time. We understand the importance of validating your feelings & experiences, and we aim to foster emotional well-being through a strong therapeutic connection built on care and compassion
A warm, friendly counselling service. At Rewellness, our mission is to offer compassionate and inclusive counselling services to everyone, from children and young people to adults, families, couples & parents. We are deeply committed to embracing and celebrating difference and diversity in all its forms. Our passion lies in creating a safe, welcoming space where you can be truly heard, perhaps for the first time. We understand the importance of validating your feelings & experiences, and we aim to foster emotional well-being through a strong therapeutic connection built on care and compassion
If you are feeling sad, confused, angry... If you are struggling to understand or like yourself... If you feel a bit rubbish about everything... If you need someone to talk to... I would love to work with you.
If you are feeling sad, confused, angry... If you are struggling to understand or like yourself... If you feel a bit rubbish about everything... If you need someone to talk to... I would love to work with you.
I am a Dr of Clinical Psychology and EMDR therapist with over twenty years qualified experience working in the NHS. I can offer tailored assessment and formulation to understand your difficulty and consider what type of support will help you. I am particularly passionate about offering therapeutic support to adults and adolescents experiencing distress from trauma and stress. If you have PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) or you are feeling stuck re-experiencing your difficult experiences, struggling with sleep or struggling with anxiety/low mood/ irritability following trauma then I can offer help with these difficulties.
I am a Dr of Clinical Psychology and EMDR therapist with over twenty years qualified experience working in the NHS. I can offer tailored assessment and formulation to understand your difficulty and consider what type of support will help you. I am particularly passionate about offering therapeutic support to adults and adolescents experiencing distress from trauma and stress. If you have PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) or you are feeling stuck re-experiencing your difficult experiences, struggling with sleep or struggling with anxiety/low mood/ irritability following trauma then I can offer help with these difficulties.
Addiction Counselling - Nicky Adams
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Shaftesbury SP7 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
You may wholeheartedly wish to cut down or stop drinking and/or using substances but find it harder to do than you imagined. Problematic drug and alcohol use causes unhappiness – to you and the people around you. I offer online therapy for alcohol/drug problems, including treatment aftercare, recovery mentoring and relapse prevention guidance. Addiction counselling helps you understand addiction, strengthens your commitment to cutting down or achieving abstinence, and addresses the risky thinking and behaviour that can sabotage recovery. I've also helped partners and family members affected by addiction for more than 20 years.
You may wholeheartedly wish to cut down or stop drinking and/or using substances but find it harder to do than you imagined. Problematic drug and alcohol use causes unhappiness – to you and the people around you. I offer online therapy for alcohol/drug problems, including treatment aftercare, recovery mentoring and relapse prevention guidance. Addiction counselling helps you understand addiction, strengthens your commitment to cutting down or achieving abstinence, and addresses the risky thinking and behaviour that can sabotage recovery. I've also helped partners and family members affected by addiction for more than 20 years.
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When life gets tough we can find ourselves feeling stressed, anxious and overwhelmed. At these times talking to someone else can be helpful to make sense of what is going on. Perhaps you are experiencing loss or bereavement, or a significant transition in your home, work or relationships. Living with uncertainty and change can stir up uncomfortable feelings in us like anxiety, depression, anger or sadness. Whatever is going on for you, I can provide you with the time and space to think things through, and together we will work to make sense of what is going on and find a way forward.
When life gets tough we can find ourselves feeling stressed, anxious and overwhelmed. At these times talking to someone else can be helpful to make sense of what is going on. Perhaps you are experiencing loss or bereavement, or a significant transition in your home, work or relationships. Living with uncertainty and change can stir up uncomfortable feelings in us like anxiety, depression, anger or sadness. Whatever is going on for you, I can provide you with the time and space to think things through, and together we will work to make sense of what is going on and find a way forward.
Hello, I work with all different types of people and work in a way that will benefit you. It is hard to choose a counsellor and to make that first call. Take your time and if you want to email me any questions about your counselling please do. I am happy to help and support you in a safe, friendly, and non-judgemental way.
Hello, I work with all different types of people and work in a way that will benefit you. It is hard to choose a counsellor and to make that first call. Take your time and if you want to email me any questions about your counselling please do. I am happy to help and support you in a safe, friendly, and non-judgemental way.
Hello I'm Erin and welcome to my page, I am so pleased you found me! Taking the first step to reach out for help can be scary and overwhelming but I will be there with you every step of the way. We will work together to ensure we meet your unique and specific needs during our sessions. I have experience in helping clients with many different issues and concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, self esteem and confidence, self harm, domestic violence/abuse and depression.
Hello I'm Erin and welcome to my page, I am so pleased you found me! Taking the first step to reach out for help can be scary and overwhelming but I will be there with you every step of the way. We will work together to ensure we meet your unique and specific needs during our sessions. I have experience in helping clients with many different issues and concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, self esteem and confidence, self harm, domestic violence/abuse and depression.
Dr Alisha Azzopardi @ Wimborne Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Blandford Forum DT11
We are a group of mental health practitioners, ranging from Clinical Psychologists, Nurse Therapists & Counsellors working from our bespoke clinic in Wimborne. We offer Assessment and Interventions for Children, Adolescents, Adults and Couples, including Adult Autism and ADHD Assessments. Established in 2018, we have grown to a group of 11 clinicians with a range of skills, training and experience. Please visit our website for more information. We prefer enquiries to be sent via our website which will be responded to promptly. We look forward to being able to support you as you take this important step. www.wimbornepsychology.co.uk
We are a group of mental health practitioners, ranging from Clinical Psychologists, Nurse Therapists & Counsellors working from our bespoke clinic in Wimborne. We offer Assessment and Interventions for Children, Adolescents, Adults and Couples, including Adult Autism and ADHD Assessments. Established in 2018, we have grown to a group of 11 clinicians with a range of skills, training and experience. Please visit our website for more information. We prefer enquiries to be sent via our website which will be responded to promptly. We look forward to being able to support you as you take this important step. www.wimbornepsychology.co.uk
My therapy is about the relationship, the safety and the quality of the bond that is created between us. That’s where the magic happens and the opportunity for change can occur. My clients can then build insight and clarity over positive and negative feelings, beliefs, motivations, thoughts, behaviours past, present and future. I support clients who are seeking support and understanding in transforming their lives to feel better regulated, authentic and able to make positive decisions.
My therapy is about the relationship, the safety and the quality of the bond that is created between us. That’s where the magic happens and the opportunity for change can occur. My clients can then build insight and clarity over positive and negative feelings, beliefs, motivations, thoughts, behaviours past, present and future. I support clients who are seeking support and understanding in transforming their lives to feel better regulated, authentic and able to make positive decisions.
Miranda Kate Jackson
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Warminster BA12
Waitlist for new clients
I offer you a safe place to explore your emotions and the issues that trouble you and will work with you to find solutions which will improve your life. Therapy with me is about preparing to make changes. I will help you release the thoughts that trouble you, your fears and despair and help you contain those most intense feelings so we can look deeper into the reasons why you are not functioning as you would like to. We can't always change the way those around us behave, but we can change our attitude to life and to others.
I offer you a safe place to explore your emotions and the issues that trouble you and will work with you to find solutions which will improve your life. Therapy with me is about preparing to make changes. I will help you release the thoughts that trouble you, your fears and despair and help you contain those most intense feelings so we can look deeper into the reasons why you are not functioning as you would like to. We can't always change the way those around us behave, but we can change our attitude to life and to others.
Wincanton Psychotherapy
MSc
Verified Verified
Gillingham SP8 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My expertise lies in assessing and treating individuals following one or more traumatic events, which can lead to a number of moderate to severe mental health problems or diagnoses. These include; obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), personality disorders, chronic depression and anxiety, insomnia, low self-esteem and confidence, and, in some cases, physical disabilities including, chronic fatigue syndrome or ME. I also work with clients experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, which do not have a traumatic origin, including, relationship difficulties and life challenges.
My expertise lies in assessing and treating individuals following one or more traumatic events, which can lead to a number of moderate to severe mental health problems or diagnoses. These include; obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), personality disorders, chronic depression and anxiety, insomnia, low self-esteem and confidence, and, in some cases, physical disabilities including, chronic fatigue syndrome or ME. I also work with clients experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, which do not have a traumatic origin, including, relationship difficulties and life challenges.
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I have also worked for a bereavement charity.
Hello, and welcome! If you are suffering from anxiety, depression or grief then I may be able to help. I believe it is important for you to find a therapist that you feel comfortable with and feel safe opening up to. I understand that it might be difficult to take your first step into counselling and I will work with you to support you through the process. I work face to face out of clinics in Sanderstead and Croydon, I also offer online sessions.
I have also worked for a bereavement charity.
Hello, and welcome! If you are suffering from anxiety, depression or grief then I may be able to help. I believe it is important for you to find a therapist that you feel comfortable with and feel safe opening up to. I understand that it might be difficult to take your first step into counselling and I will work with you to support you through the process. I work face to face out of clinics in Sanderstead and Croydon, I also offer online sessions.
Maybe now is the right time to talk? Please contact me. You may be experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, bereavement, insomnia, self-blame, shame, social anxiety, panic or low self-esteem. You may be going through divorce or break up, have a difficult partner or have strained family relationships or estrangement issues. Perhaps you are struggling with loneliness, isolation or social anxiety. Changes may be affecting your life, such as coming out as LGBTQ+, redundancy, adjusting to mid-life or an empty nest, menopause, retirement, career change, leaving military service, or health challenges.
Maybe now is the right time to talk? Please contact me. You may be experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, bereavement, insomnia, self-blame, shame, social anxiety, panic or low self-esteem. You may be going through divorce or break up, have a difficult partner or have strained family relationships or estrangement issues. Perhaps you are struggling with loneliness, isolation or social anxiety. Changes may be affecting your life, such as coming out as LGBTQ+, redundancy, adjusting to mid-life or an empty nest, menopause, retirement, career change, leaving military service, or health challenges.
I very warm welcome to my profile! I'm an experienced counsellor/psychotherapist in full time practice for over 17 years, an EMDR Accredited Practitioner and supervisor. I work with individuals presenting with a wide range of issues and I have extensive experience in safely working with trauma, sexual abuse as well as addictions, bereavement and loss. I have had a long interest in body psychotherapy and somatic psychology. My counselling practice is informed by the latest research in neuroscience, the fundamental interconnection between mind and body and how trauma impacts the body and the nervous system.
I very warm welcome to my profile! I'm an experienced counsellor/psychotherapist in full time practice for over 17 years, an EMDR Accredited Practitioner and supervisor. I work with individuals presenting with a wide range of issues and I have extensive experience in safely working with trauma, sexual abuse as well as addictions, bereavement and loss. I have had a long interest in body psychotherapy and somatic psychology. My counselling practice is informed by the latest research in neuroscience, the fundamental interconnection between mind and body and how trauma impacts the body and the nervous system.
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- Ashington
- Blandford Forum
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- Corfe Mullen
- Fordingbridge
- Frome
- Salisbury
- Sherborne
- Verwood
- Wimborne
- Wimborne Minster
- Wincanton
Bereavement Counsellors
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.