Counselling for Teens and Adolescents in Somerton

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Jennifer Jones
Counsellor, MBACP
Somerton TA11
Hello. I offer in-person and online counselling for children and young people up to the age of 19, as well as online executive function coaching for young people and adults with ADHD and ASD. My approach is uniquely tailored to individual needs, considering age, developmental stage, and personal circumstances. I specialize in supporting anxiety, emotional regulation, trauma, low self-esteem, low mood, ADHD/ASD challenges, executive function coaching, and school or family-related issues. I work collaboratively and compassionately, always guided by my clients’ needs and wishes, creating a warm and welcoming environment.
Hello. I offer in-person and online counselling for children and young people up to the age of 19, as well as online executive function coaching for young people and adults with ADHD and ASD. My approach is uniquely tailored to individual needs, considering age, developmental stage, and personal circumstances. I specialize in supporting anxiety, emotional regulation, trauma, low self-esteem, low mood, ADHD/ASD challenges, executive function coaching, and school or family-related issues. I work collaboratively and compassionately, always guided by my clients’ needs and wishes, creating a warm and welcoming environment.
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Helen Maryse Smith
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello my name is Helen and I am here to be alongside you in difficult, overwhelming ,confusing and extremely challenging times. I will gently help you in finding your pathway foward ; enabling clarity and and self confidence.I am always moved by witnessing a client's gradual change ;feeling empowered and in a better place. I have genuine warmth in connecting and enabling therapeutic healing. I provide a comfortable private home setting where you will feel safe in exploring and finding your way forward in a way which will feel right for you. I am person
Hello my name is Helen and I am here to be alongside you in difficult, overwhelming ,confusing and extremely challenging times. I will gently help you in finding your pathway foward ; enabling clarity and and self confidence.I am always moved by witnessing a client's gradual change ;feeling empowered and in a better place. I have genuine warmth in connecting and enabling therapeutic healing. I provide a comfortable private home setting where you will feel safe in exploring and finding your way forward in a way which will feel right for you. I am person
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Claire Kelly
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I offer professional counselling for adults and young people aged 16+ in person in Street, near Glastonbury, Somerset, and online across the UK. As an integrative, psycho-spiritual counsellor, I support people who feel emotionally overwhelmed, highly sensitive, or struggling to cope, helping them feel more grounded, safe, and able to move forward.
I offer professional counselling for adults and young people aged 16+ in person in Street, near Glastonbury, Somerset, and online across the UK. As an integrative, psycho-spiritual counsellor, I support people who feel emotionally overwhelmed, highly sensitive, or struggling to cope, helping them feel more grounded, safe, and able to move forward.
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Angelina De Roberto
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Serves Area
If you are struggling with negative thoughts and feelings and want to change these to more positive thinking then don't wait contact me now. I have 40 years experience of working with the NHS and treated thousands of patients successfully with CBT or EMDR
If you are struggling with negative thoughts and feelings and want to change these to more positive thinking then don't wait contact me now. I have 40 years experience of working with the NHS and treated thousands of patients successfully with CBT or EMDR
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Julie Page
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Julie, and I am passionate about working with people who have experienced abuse or trauma, whether it be sexual, physical or emotional. When we experience trauma we lose part of who we truly are because of the after effects, such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, nervous system disregulation, flashbacks and dissociation (when we feel distanced from our emotions or ‘spaced out’, as if we’re living on autopilot). I love helping people rediscover who they really are by creating an environment in which they feel safe and completely accepted. I don't analyse you but with careful listening will know what we need to work on.
Hi, I'm Julie, and I am passionate about working with people who have experienced abuse or trauma, whether it be sexual, physical or emotional. When we experience trauma we lose part of who we truly are because of the after effects, such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, nervous system disregulation, flashbacks and dissociation (when we feel distanced from our emotions or ‘spaced out’, as if we’re living on autopilot). I love helping people rediscover who they really are by creating an environment in which they feel safe and completely accepted. I don't analyse you but with careful listening will know what we need to work on.
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Joanne Lee Hart
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Serves Area
As a CBT therapist, I can support you in overcoming mental health and emotional challenges by helping you identify and reframe negative thought patterns and behaviours that are keeping you stuck. Together, we'll develop practical coping strategies tailored to your unique circumstances and goals that you can take away and be yours forever. By setting realistic objectives, we can create a clear path toward your desired outcomes, whether that’s reducing anxiety, improving self-esteem and mood, or managing stress. I am afraid I only accept referrals from individuals over the age of 17 years.
As a CBT therapist, I can support you in overcoming mental health and emotional challenges by helping you identify and reframe negative thought patterns and behaviours that are keeping you stuck. Together, we'll develop practical coping strategies tailored to your unique circumstances and goals that you can take away and be yours forever. By setting realistic objectives, we can create a clear path toward your desired outcomes, whether that’s reducing anxiety, improving self-esteem and mood, or managing stress. I am afraid I only accept referrals from individuals over the age of 17 years.
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Claire Angela Tabor
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
We are all products of our upbringing and experiences and sometimes this can lead to problems in the present. Anxiety, low self esteem and not feeling good in relationships for example. I can work with you to unravel what this is about and help you find new ways of coping and moving forwards. We can talk or use creative methods to facilitate this discovery process. I work with young people, adults and couples and the work is all driven by you and on your terms. I offer a free, initial meeting so you can decide if I am the right Counsellor for you. I also offer Clinical Supervision for other Professional Counsellors and Trainees.
We are all products of our upbringing and experiences and sometimes this can lead to problems in the present. Anxiety, low self esteem and not feeling good in relationships for example. I can work with you to unravel what this is about and help you find new ways of coping and moving forwards. We can talk or use creative methods to facilitate this discovery process. I work with young people, adults and couples and the work is all driven by you and on your terms. I offer a free, initial meeting so you can decide if I am the right Counsellor for you. I also offer Clinical Supervision for other Professional Counsellors and Trainees.
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Paula Squibbs
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Hi, I’m Paula. First and foremost, I am a genuinely warm, compassionate and caring person with a heart that compels me to help and support others. This will always be at the forefront of my work with clients. Building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is vital for effective therapy. My way of connecting with people helps to put them at ease and allows them to open up and feel genuinely heard.
Hi, I’m Paula. First and foremost, I am a genuinely warm, compassionate and caring person with a heart that compels me to help and support others. This will always be at the forefront of my work with clients. Building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is vital for effective therapy. My way of connecting with people helps to put them at ease and allows them to open up and feel genuinely heard.
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Katie Leatham
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I also help younger people and teens who may have self esteem issues, feel sad, anxious or be self harming.
I can work with you short term or for an extended period, depending on your needs. Deeply rooted emotional issues tend to require longer periods of therapy. Psychodynamic therapy reflects on the past, as well as the present and helps you to see the parts of yourself that are hidden from yourself, so that you can gain better understanding and insight.
I also help younger people and teens who may have self esteem issues, feel sad, anxious or be self harming.
I can work with you short term or for an extended period, depending on your needs. Deeply rooted emotional issues tend to require longer periods of therapy. Psychodynamic therapy reflects on the past, as well as the present and helps you to see the parts of yourself that are hidden from yourself, so that you can gain better understanding and insight.
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Cathy Townsend
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Westbury BA13
Hello and a warm welcome to my page. My name's Cathy and I'm an experienced, qualified therapist in Westbury, Wiltshire. If you are finding life challenging at the moment, I offer a safe and professional space for you to explore your feelings. Whether you're facing specific issues or simply seeking greater self-understanding, I am here to support you. I'll work with you to explore and understand your thoughts and feelings, whether it is a difficulty you are facing right now or experiences from your past that are still troubling you. Counselling can help and support you in finding a way forward.
Hello and a warm welcome to my page. My name's Cathy and I'm an experienced, qualified therapist in Westbury, Wiltshire. If you are finding life challenging at the moment, I offer a safe and professional space for you to explore your feelings. Whether you're facing specific issues or simply seeking greater self-understanding, I am here to support you. I'll work with you to explore and understand your thoughts and feelings, whether it is a difficulty you are facing right now or experiences from your past that are still troubling you. Counselling can help and support you in finding a way forward.
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Dawn Daly
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Bristol BS6
If you are looking for support with anxiety, you are in the right place. I am an Anxiety Counsellor working with both adults and young people (aged 13+). Anxiety can really get in the way. It can appear anywhere, at any time: at school, at work, in relationships, during pregnancy, or alongside ill health. It can show up after a loss or bereavement, or following a traumatic event. Sometimes it appears for no clear reason at all. Anxiety can range from mildly unsettling to completely overwhelming, and it can take the joy out of everyday life.
If you are looking for support with anxiety, you are in the right place. I am an Anxiety Counsellor working with both adults and young people (aged 13+). Anxiety can really get in the way. It can appear anywhere, at any time: at school, at work, in relationships, during pregnancy, or alongside ill health. It can show up after a loss or bereavement, or following a traumatic event. Sometimes it appears for no clear reason at all. Anxiety can range from mildly unsettling to completely overwhelming, and it can take the joy out of everyday life.
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Daniel Smith
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
I am a registered therapist with the BACP, with over 10 years’ experience supporting people through a range of mental health and relationship difficulties, including experiences of abuse and domestic abuse. I offer a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can begin to talk about what’s been happening for you, at your own pace. I work with people from many different backgrounds and understand that it can feel hard to reach out, especially if you’ve felt hurt, controlled, or not listened to in your relationships. My aim is to help you feel heard, respected, and supported.
I am a registered therapist with the BACP, with over 10 years’ experience supporting people through a range of mental health and relationship difficulties, including experiences of abuse and domestic abuse. I offer a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can begin to talk about what’s been happening for you, at your own pace. I work with people from many different backgrounds and understand that it can feel hard to reach out, especially if you’ve felt hurt, controlled, or not listened to in your relationships. My aim is to help you feel heard, respected, and supported.
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Eric William Blencowe
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS16
I believe the most important thing in counselling is to develop a relationship of trust and confidence between therapist and client. I provide clients with a safe, confidential and warm space for them to reflect on the challenges they bring. Coming to counselling can be a daunting step; as a result it is that much more important to come into an accepting, empathic, non-judgemental environment. I take the view that there is no single approach that can be helpful to you in all situations. This gives more choice of how you want to look at your issues and creates flexibility to tailor therapy to your individual needs and aspirations.
I believe the most important thing in counselling is to develop a relationship of trust and confidence between therapist and client. I provide clients with a safe, confidential and warm space for them to reflect on the challenges they bring. Coming to counselling can be a daunting step; as a result it is that much more important to come into an accepting, empathic, non-judgemental environment. I take the view that there is no single approach that can be helpful to you in all situations. This gives more choice of how you want to look at your issues and creates flexibility to tailor therapy to your individual needs and aspirations.
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Dr Sophie Thomas
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I work with children, young people and their families, often when things are feeling difficult or overwhelming. Some of the reasons families have worked with me include: support to understand and manage feelings of anxiety, depression or frustration; difficulties with emotion-regulation; and difficulties within family relationships, including parent-infant and parent-child relationships.
I work with children, young people and their families, often when things are feeling difficult or overwhelming. Some of the reasons families have worked with me include: support to understand and manage feelings of anxiety, depression or frustration; difficulties with emotion-regulation; and difficulties within family relationships, including parent-infant and parent-child relationships.
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OpenMind
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist committed to providing a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts and emotions. With many years of experience I have worked with individuals, couples and families from all walks of life supporting them navigate challengers. Are you going through life not understanding why you feel or act the way you do? Are you struggling to bond, or appreciate each others differences? Is this preventing you achieve what you want in life, causing issues with your personal life/relationships/family, impacting on your work/school or effecting your physical health?
I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist committed to providing a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts and emotions. With many years of experience I have worked with individuals, couples and families from all walks of life supporting them navigate challengers. Are you going through life not understanding why you feel or act the way you do? Are you struggling to bond, or appreciate each others differences? Is this preventing you achieve what you want in life, causing issues with your personal life/relationships/family, impacting on your work/school or effecting your physical health?
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Sibi Harris-Moore
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
I value working deeply and curiously to untangle challenges in people's experiences. So often we are stuck in relationships or in situations that don't serve us. However, with support, we can find out about where these issues originate and how to move forward with compassion. I work with attachment theory to unpick relational patterns and look at reactions and choices we make in life. I work with clients' Parts to begin to understand their inner world and build new ways of communicating, growing self-esteem and confidence. I love working with clients from a base of an authentic and trusting relationship on a medium/long-term basis.
I value working deeply and curiously to untangle challenges in people's experiences. So often we are stuck in relationships or in situations that don't serve us. However, with support, we can find out about where these issues originate and how to move forward with compassion. I work with attachment theory to unpick relational patterns and look at reactions and choices we make in life. I work with clients' Parts to begin to understand their inner world and build new ways of communicating, growing self-esteem and confidence. I love working with clients from a base of an authentic and trusting relationship on a medium/long-term basis.
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Dr Claudia Copestake
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Hello and welcome to Victory Psychology. I am a consultant clinical psychologist working with Veterans, and adults (16+) experiencing mental health difficulties, covering Dorset, surrounding areas, but mostly I am online. Aswell as having specialist skills in treating combat and civilian PTSD, and complex trauma, I also I treat anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, and peri natal mental health. I also specialise in therapy for those who have sustained brain injury, stroke, life changing injuries and neurological disorders. In addition, I conduct cognitive capacity assessments for legal teams and the court.
Hello and welcome to Victory Psychology. I am a consultant clinical psychologist working with Veterans, and adults (16+) experiencing mental health difficulties, covering Dorset, surrounding areas, but mostly I am online. Aswell as having specialist skills in treating combat and civilian PTSD, and complex trauma, I also I treat anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, and peri natal mental health. I also specialise in therapy for those who have sustained brain injury, stroke, life changing injuries and neurological disorders. In addition, I conduct cognitive capacity assessments for legal teams and the court.
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Natasha Martin
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
The Eckhart Tolle School of Awakening - Advance Program in Presence and Higher Self Youth Mindfulness - Certificate Teacher Training
Hi, my name is Natasha, and I’m an Intuitive Counsellor. Intuitive counselling is a gentle yet profound process of understanding the difference between the conditioned mind and our intuitive self. The more we practice presence, the more we strengthen our ability to listen within. When we begin to observe how the mind becomes cluttered with thoughts from the past or worries about the future, we create space to return to the present moment — where clarity and truth naturally arise. From this awareness, we can start to recognise and release the beliefs and behaviours that no longer serve us.
The Eckhart Tolle School of Awakening - Advance Program in Presence and Higher Self Youth Mindfulness - Certificate Teacher Training
Hi, my name is Natasha, and I’m an Intuitive Counsellor. Intuitive counselling is a gentle yet profound process of understanding the difference between the conditioned mind and our intuitive self. The more we practice presence, the more we strengthen our ability to listen within. When we begin to observe how the mind becomes cluttered with thoughts from the past or worries about the future, we create space to return to the present moment — where clarity and truth naturally arise. From this awareness, we can start to recognise and release the beliefs and behaviours that no longer serve us.
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Laura Evans
Counsellor, MBABCP
Bristol BS3
I have worked within the NHS (including significant child & adolescent mental health (CAMHS) experience), university voluntary and private sectors.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an effective, evidence-based therapy that helps to identify unhelpful patterns in our thoughts, feelings and behaviours and aims to challenge and change these. Therapy will follow a structure, whilst also being adapted to your needs and differences.
I have worked within the NHS (including significant child & adolescent mental health (CAMHS) experience), university voluntary and private sectors.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an effective, evidence-based therapy that helps to identify unhelpful patterns in our thoughts, feelings and behaviours and aims to challenge and change these. Therapy will follow a structure, whilst also being adapted to your needs and differences.
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Anna Louise McGuire
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Chard TA20
Warmly welcoming new enquiries - I promise a response within 24 hours. Hello, I'm Anna, a registered counsellor and member of the BACP. My focus in therapy is to provide a lifelong set of tools that supports emotional balance, self-understanding and helps you separate safe and toxic relationships. In therapy, I encourage a more compassionate inner narrative, using my mantra "Recognise the Inner Critic and balance this with the Inner Therapist", this allows my clients to have more self-acceptance, resilience and a healthy communication style. If you're looking for a compassionate therapist, I’m here to help.
Warmly welcoming new enquiries - I promise a response within 24 hours. Hello, I'm Anna, a registered counsellor and member of the BACP. My focus in therapy is to provide a lifelong set of tools that supports emotional balance, self-understanding and helps you separate safe and toxic relationships. In therapy, I encourage a more compassionate inner narrative, using my mantra "Recognise the Inner Critic and balance this with the Inner Therapist", this allows my clients to have more self-acceptance, resilience and a healthy communication style. If you're looking for a compassionate therapist, I’m here to help.
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FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.

How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.

How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.

How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.