Suicidal Ideation Counselling in Sheffield

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Jackie Coombs
Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Group-Analytic Psychotherapy & Ind. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, EMDR I am a qualified group analyst, psychotherapist and counsellor. My accreditation is with the UKCP. I have experience in working with people who suffer from depression, anxiety, relational and relationship issues, and people who are recovering from addiction. I also work with people who have work-related stress, as well as those who have suffered trauma. I have had specialist training in EMDR, which can treat trauma as well as phobias and other anxiety disorders. Many people seek therapy for a whole variety of issues and life events.
Group-Analytic Psychotherapy & Ind. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, EMDR I am a qualified group analyst, psychotherapist and counsellor. My accreditation is with the UKCP. I have experience in working with people who suffer from depression, anxiety, relational and relationship issues, and people who are recovering from addiction. I also work with people who have work-related stress, as well as those who have suffered trauma. I have had specialist training in EMDR, which can treat trauma as well as phobias and other anxiety disorders. Many people seek therapy for a whole variety of issues and life events.
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Christophe Jouanneau
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Hello there, my name is Christophe and I'm a qualified person centred, Emotion Focused therapist (EFT) with extra qualifications in EMDR. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment so you will be free to express yourself in a way you can't elsewhere. It's natural for us to get stuck in our emotions left over from something in the past. I'll help you pay closer attention to your emotions as they're experienced in session, in order to gain insight into unhelpful emotional learnings and to experience growth through safely because our emotions can help us identify your needs in life, giving you the motivation to move forward
Hello there, my name is Christophe and I'm a qualified person centred, Emotion Focused therapist (EFT) with extra qualifications in EMDR. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment so you will be free to express yourself in a way you can't elsewhere. It's natural for us to get stuck in our emotions left over from something in the past. I'll help you pay closer attention to your emotions as they're experienced in session, in order to gain insight into unhelpful emotional learnings and to experience growth through safely because our emotions can help us identify your needs in life, giving you the motivation to move forward
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Matthew Dunn
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
I am an integrative psychotherapist and work with individuals aged 18+ for both short-term and open-ended therapy. People seek therapy for different reasons. Often it is because they feel stuck, stressed, overwhelmed or hurt. You might be struggling with a relationship, coping with stress or hoping to change a behaviour that is not working for you. When things are difficult, a psychotherapist can support you and help you to grow in whichever way is right for you. I won't tell you what to do, but I will support you to find a way forward for yourself. I am accredited by the UKCP and a member of the BACP.
I am an integrative psychotherapist and work with individuals aged 18+ for both short-term and open-ended therapy. People seek therapy for different reasons. Often it is because they feel stuck, stressed, overwhelmed or hurt. You might be struggling with a relationship, coping with stress or hoping to change a behaviour that is not working for you. When things are difficult, a psychotherapist can support you and help you to grow in whichever way is right for you. I won't tell you what to do, but I will support you to find a way forward for yourself. I am accredited by the UKCP and a member of the BACP.
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Laura Flann
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
I am an integrative trauma therapist that specialise in trauma, dissociation and eating disorders. I am currently undergoing the ISSTD training to specialise in Dissociative disorders including dissociative identity disorder (DID). I currently support those with DID under the supervision of a DID specialist supervisor and I am qualified to diagnose dissociative disorders including DID & Partial DID/OSDD through administration of the SCID-D diagnostic interview.
I am an integrative trauma therapist that specialise in trauma, dissociation and eating disorders. I am currently undergoing the ISSTD training to specialise in Dissociative disorders including dissociative identity disorder (DID). I currently support those with DID under the supervision of a DID specialist supervisor and I am qualified to diagnose dissociative disorders including DID & Partial DID/OSDD through administration of the SCID-D diagnostic interview.
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Lily Wang
Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc.
Life can be incredibly heavy, and sometimes the ways we’ve learned to cope just aren't enough anymore. Whether you are navigating the suffocating fog of depression, the constant hum of anxiety, or the complex layers of identity and trauma, I am here to hold space for you. Our journey begins by gently identifying the specific hurdles you are facing. Then, we will create a personalised treatment plan—one designed specifically to help you reclaim your life and feel like "you" again. I believe therapy should be more than just talk; it should lead to tangible change. Many of my clients notice a significant lifting of their symptom.
Life can be incredibly heavy, and sometimes the ways we’ve learned to cope just aren't enough anymore. Whether you are navigating the suffocating fog of depression, the constant hum of anxiety, or the complex layers of identity and trauma, I am here to hold space for you. Our journey begins by gently identifying the specific hurdles you are facing. Then, we will create a personalised treatment plan—one designed specifically to help you reclaim your life and feel like "you" again. I believe therapy should be more than just talk; it should lead to tangible change. Many of my clients notice a significant lifting of their symptom.
0114 697 7432 View 0114 697 7432
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Katy Gilardi
Counsellor, MBACP
Thanks for stopping at my profile. I'm an experienced and dedicated psychodynamic therapist and I work primarily with adults in my private practice in Sheffield I am very passionate about helping people and believe the therapy I offer can help people overcome and resolve a variety of issues, from mild to severe. Psychodynamic therapy is an in-depth psychological intervention which is exploratory in nature and focused on free expression. Often open-ended, it offers rewards for those who undertake it that can be life-changing, including a robust sense of self, easier relationships and an ability to live free of fear
Thanks for stopping at my profile. I'm an experienced and dedicated psychodynamic therapist and I work primarily with adults in my private practice in Sheffield I am very passionate about helping people and believe the therapy I offer can help people overcome and resolve a variety of issues, from mild to severe. Psychodynamic therapy is an in-depth psychological intervention which is exploratory in nature and focused on free expression. Often open-ended, it offers rewards for those who undertake it that can be life-changing, including a robust sense of self, easier relationships and an ability to live free of fear
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Philippa Moorhead
Counsellor, MA, MNCPS Acc.
Life feeling difficult? Discouraged at how hard everything feels? I've been there. I can help you find the confidence to decide you want to be in life. Do you get an anxious knot in your stomach on Sunday, thinking about the week ahead? Yet you can't ever seem to work hard enough to calm that feeling. Does this spill over into your relationships at home or work and you find yourself irritated, angry or withdrawn? Do you want to make changes but you have no idea what, never mind where, to start? I can help you find your path. I work with and welcome all kinds of difference and am affirming of individual identities.
Life feeling difficult? Discouraged at how hard everything feels? I've been there. I can help you find the confidence to decide you want to be in life. Do you get an anxious knot in your stomach on Sunday, thinking about the week ahead? Yet you can't ever seem to work hard enough to calm that feeling. Does this spill over into your relationships at home or work and you find yourself irritated, angry or withdrawn? Do you want to make changes but you have no idea what, never mind where, to start? I can help you find your path. I work with and welcome all kinds of difference and am affirming of individual identities.
0114 697 4242 View 0114 697 4242
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Harriet Coulthard
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Whether or not you personally use the term "trauma", you might feel or wonder if you’re carrying elements of pain and difficulty from your past. You may feel unable to set boundaries, and end up people-pleasing, resentful, or emotionally exhausted​​. Perhaps you reach burnout because you often prioritise everyone else’s needs above your own. Often my clients find themselves saying “yes” when you really want to say “no” or carrying negative relationship patterns from earlier experiences. I specialise in helping people who are functioning on the outside but feel strained on the inside and may be in fact struggling to cope.
Whether or not you personally use the term "trauma", you might feel or wonder if you’re carrying elements of pain and difficulty from your past. You may feel unable to set boundaries, and end up people-pleasing, resentful, or emotionally exhausted​​. Perhaps you reach burnout because you often prioritise everyone else’s needs above your own. Often my clients find themselves saying “yes” when you really want to say “no” or carrying negative relationship patterns from earlier experiences. I specialise in helping people who are functioning on the outside but feel strained on the inside and may be in fact struggling to cope.
0114 697 6475 View 0114 697 6475
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Helen Fagbohun
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
I'm Helen & I'm an Accredited Integrative Psychotherapist & Counsellor. I know that it takes a huge amount of courage to seek out counselling. I recognise that & will provide an authentic, non judgemental approach to exploring whatever it is you might bring to therapy. An integrated approach means I draw on a number of specific therapies that can treat each client in a variety of situations, rather than having a single approach. I believe a therapeutic relationship & trust are of key importance in therapy work & have a down to earth, but highly compassionate approach, often taking a trauma informed approach to counselling.
I'm Helen & I'm an Accredited Integrative Psychotherapist & Counsellor. I know that it takes a huge amount of courage to seek out counselling. I recognise that & will provide an authentic, non judgemental approach to exploring whatever it is you might bring to therapy. An integrated approach means I draw on a number of specific therapies that can treat each client in a variety of situations, rather than having a single approach. I believe a therapeutic relationship & trust are of key importance in therapy work & have a down to earth, but highly compassionate approach, often taking a trauma informed approach to counselling.
0114 697 6146 View 0114 697 6146
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Brian Thompson
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Hello, welcome to my profile, I have many years of experience of working with issues such as bereavement, complex grief, survivors of suicide, abusive relationships, feelings of disconnection, past trauma, low self worth, depression and anxiety.
Developing a safe space together is part of the process so finding the right therapist for you is important. I believe in the therapeutic relationship which empowers individuals to find their own understanding of themselves and their experiences. I regularly check in with clients to hear what it is you need from your therapy space.
Hello, welcome to my profile, I have many years of experience of working with issues such as bereavement, complex grief, survivors of suicide, abusive relationships, feelings of disconnection, past trauma, low self worth, depression and anxiety.
Developing a safe space together is part of the process so finding the right therapist for you is important. I believe in the therapeutic relationship which empowers individuals to find their own understanding of themselves and their experiences. I regularly check in with clients to hear what it is you need from your therapy space.
0114 697 1870 View 0114 697 1870
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Lea Torp
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Hi, I’m Lea, an integrative, person-centred psychotherapist. I support people navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and attachment challenges and times when life feels uncertain or stuck. I also have a particular interest in menopause, midlife transitions and chronic or invisible illness. Therapy can be a space to feel truly seen and heard. Life can leave us disconnected from our needs, our values, or our inner wisdom.
Hi, I’m Lea, an integrative, person-centred psychotherapist. I support people navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and attachment challenges and times when life feels uncertain or stuck. I also have a particular interest in menopause, midlife transitions and chronic or invisible illness. Therapy can be a space to feel truly seen and heard. Life can leave us disconnected from our needs, our values, or our inner wisdom.
0114 697 6234 View 0114 697 6234
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Safa Nouh
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
Many people I support feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or caught between different cultures, expectations, or identities. You may be coping with anxiety, past trauma, grief, relationship stress, or the pressure to appear strong while you’re struggling inside. I offer a calm, respectful space where you can explore your emotions, understand yourself more deeply, and begin healing at your own pace. I work fluently in English, Arabic and Somali, and I value every part of your story.
Many people I support feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or caught between different cultures, expectations, or identities. You may be coping with anxiety, past trauma, grief, relationship stress, or the pressure to appear strong while you’re struggling inside. I offer a calm, respectful space where you can explore your emotions, understand yourself more deeply, and begin healing at your own pace. I work fluently in English, Arabic and Somali, and I value every part of your story.
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Evermore Therapies
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
My name is Haeran, I am a Counsellor / Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist based at my city centre practice. I am a calm, caring and understanding individual with extensive mental health experience behind me. As a former firefighter & close protection officer I have a practical, compassionate approach to those from emergency service / armed forces backgrounds. Having worked with long-term mental health conditions on behalf of the NHS and within the third sector for over a decade I am experienced at working with a broad spectrum of people from all walks of life.
My name is Haeran, I am a Counsellor / Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist based at my city centre practice. I am a calm, caring and understanding individual with extensive mental health experience behind me. As a former firefighter & close protection officer I have a practical, compassionate approach to those from emergency service / armed forces backgrounds. Having worked with long-term mental health conditions on behalf of the NHS and within the third sector for over a decade I am experienced at working with a broad spectrum of people from all walks of life.
0114 697 4218 View 0114 697 4218
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Juliett Barrott
Counsellor, MSc, ACC-AC
In more severe cases some clients feel that suicide is the only option.
Hi my work with children and young people has enabled me to adopt a common sense approach. I practise Integrative Counselling, that means I use CBT, Person Centred, Pyschodynamic, etc, concepts. Which are the building blocks of thoughts and beliefs which affect how we feel. I understand the first step in seeking counselling is hard, if you have sought support, you may not know how to effect change it’s at this point we explore choices.
In more severe cases some clients feel that suicide is the only option.
Hi my work with children and young people has enabled me to adopt a common sense approach. I practise Integrative Counselling, that means I use CBT, Person Centred, Pyschodynamic, etc, concepts. Which are the building blocks of thoughts and beliefs which affect how we feel. I understand the first step in seeking counselling is hard, if you have sought support, you may not know how to effect change it’s at this point we explore choices.
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Claire Wood Counselling in Sheffield
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Waitlist for new clients
Hello I am Claire. Are you struggling with how you see yourself? You might find that you experience self-doubt and anxiety. Do you feel you judge yourself harshly and are your worst critic. Maybe you are having difficulties with close relationships or notice patterns in your life which you feel are holding you back. Are these difficulties affecting your day-to-day life or your relationships? You might be tired of feeling anxious and uncertain and find that you are comparing yourself to others. In my experience these can be hard ways to live and counselling can help you understand yourself be less critical of yourself.
Hello I am Claire. Are you struggling with how you see yourself? You might find that you experience self-doubt and anxiety. Do you feel you judge yourself harshly and are your worst critic. Maybe you are having difficulties with close relationships or notice patterns in your life which you feel are holding you back. Are these difficulties affecting your day-to-day life or your relationships? You might be tired of feeling anxious and uncertain and find that you are comparing yourself to others. In my experience these can be hard ways to live and counselling can help you understand yourself be less critical of yourself.
0114 478 2871 View 0114 478 2871
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Piotr Slaczka
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
I am an experienced integrative therapeutic counsellor and psychotherapist specializing in working with trauma, depression, anxiety, addictions—including pornography addiction—eating disorders, and compulsive behaviours. My practice provides a safe, confidential, and supportive environment to help you explore your challenges and work towards self-acceptance and meaningful change. I also work with couples and clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. I am mindful of how cultural identity and life transitions impact mental health, and I aim to offer an inclusive, respectful, and understanding space for all.
I am an experienced integrative therapeutic counsellor and psychotherapist specializing in working with trauma, depression, anxiety, addictions—including pornography addiction—eating disorders, and compulsive behaviours. My practice provides a safe, confidential, and supportive environment to help you explore your challenges and work towards self-acceptance and meaningful change. I also work with couples and clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. I am mindful of how cultural identity and life transitions impact mental health, and I aim to offer an inclusive, respectful, and understanding space for all.
0114 478 2063 View 0114 478 2063
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Lilian Clesham
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Welcome! . Life can be hard and challenging sometimes. The uncertain times we live give arise to anxiety, fear and often confusion. It might help to talk to explore your inner landscape and be supported in your understanding and choices that might be open to you. It takes courage sometimes to live life- change always take great courage. Psychotherapy is a collaborative journey where I help you into a different, perhaps more satisfying relationship with yourself. You might want to set goals, heal past hurts, find new ways of dealing the past and prepare for a different future.
Welcome! . Life can be hard and challenging sometimes. The uncertain times we live give arise to anxiety, fear and often confusion. It might help to talk to explore your inner landscape and be supported in your understanding and choices that might be open to you. It takes courage sometimes to live life- change always take great courage. Psychotherapy is a collaborative journey where I help you into a different, perhaps more satisfying relationship with yourself. You might want to set goals, heal past hurts, find new ways of dealing the past and prepare for a different future.
0114 553 1758 View 0114 553 1758
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Rebecca Neale
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Through one-to-one therapy I can support you to understand and confront the particular areas of difficulty in your life. Perhaps you have noticed an increased level of stress or anxiety, or you find yourself caught up in repetitive patterns that are unhelpful. You could be struggling emotionally, perhaps due to loss or relationship problems, or you may feel you have become stuck and unable to move forward in your life. Whatever the issue, therapy can help you reach a deeper understanding of your experience, the feelings around it, and what might be holding you back.
Through one-to-one therapy I can support you to understand and confront the particular areas of difficulty in your life. Perhaps you have noticed an increased level of stress or anxiety, or you find yourself caught up in repetitive patterns that are unhelpful. You could be struggling emotionally, perhaps due to loss or relationship problems, or you may feel you have become stuck and unable to move forward in your life. Whatever the issue, therapy can help you reach a deeper understanding of your experience, the feelings around it, and what might be holding you back.
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Rachel Waxman
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Hi I'm Rachel, an accredited Intigrative therapist. Due to my own neurodiversity and my background of working 1:1 with neurodiverse minds, I specialise in working with neurodiverse clients and parents of neurodiverse children. I believe connection is key to the healing process and nurturing a trusting relationship writh my client is at the heart of my practice. I want you to feel fully accepted so you can relax and feel safe and I do this by being a real person in front of you with lived experience and understanding. I will not judge you; I will listen empathetically and give you the space you need to explore your thoughts needs.
Hi I'm Rachel, an accredited Intigrative therapist. Due to my own neurodiversity and my background of working 1:1 with neurodiverse minds, I specialise in working with neurodiverse clients and parents of neurodiverse children. I believe connection is key to the healing process and nurturing a trusting relationship writh my client is at the heart of my practice. I want you to feel fully accepted so you can relax and feel safe and I do this by being a real person in front of you with lived experience and understanding. I will not judge you; I will listen empathetically and give you the space you need to explore your thoughts needs.
0114 697 9612 View 0114 697 9612
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Abby Sarkar
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Searching for the right therapist may feel daunting and there are a number of reasons why you may be reading this. You may have a strong sense of what you need or perhaps you’re not too sure of what it is you’re feeling. Whatever you bring to our sessions, I will listen attentively and non-judgmentally, with curiosity, warmth and empathy, helping you to develop understanding and self-compassion.
Searching for the right therapist may feel daunting and there are a number of reasons why you may be reading this. You may have a strong sense of what you need or perhaps you’re not too sure of what it is you’re feeling. Whatever you bring to our sessions, I will listen attentively and non-judgmentally, with curiosity, warmth and empathy, helping you to develop understanding and self-compassion.
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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.