Counselling for Elderly in Somerton

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Ruth Hubbard
Counsellor, SNCPS Acc.
Somerton TA11
I can help you find a path forward by making sense of, and learning from our past, engaging with the present & creating future hope and possibilities. Are you struggling? Attempting to gain a better understanding of yourself and find ways to better cope with life's ups and downs? Together we can find clarity, build resilience, and help you transform in a supportive and non-judgmental space. You can learn to make friends with your nervous system, discover more about yourself and develop emotional regulation skills that will become your toolbox for life.
I can help you find a path forward by making sense of, and learning from our past, engaging with the present & creating future hope and possibilities. Are you struggling? Attempting to gain a better understanding of yourself and find ways to better cope with life's ups and downs? Together we can find clarity, build resilience, and help you transform in a supportive and non-judgmental space. You can learn to make friends with your nervous system, discover more about yourself and develop emotional regulation skills that will become your toolbox for life.
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Zoe Dennis Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Somerton TA11
I work with a wide range of diverse needs and people, but particularly those struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, poor self-esteem and the feeling that they are just not good enough. Many of the people I work with find themselves feeling constantly anxious - worrying about what other people think of them, trying to keep everyone happy or believing they are flawed and not good enough. They are often exhausted and frustrated that they can't find a way to break free from this.
I work with a wide range of diverse needs and people, but particularly those struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, poor self-esteem and the feeling that they are just not good enough. Many of the people I work with find themselves feeling constantly anxious - worrying about what other people think of them, trying to keep everyone happy or believing they are flawed and not good enough. They are often exhausted and frustrated that they can't find a way to break free from this.
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Noemi Garcia
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, thank you for stopping by. I work with adults experiencing burnout, anxiety, depression, self-doubt, relationship issues, masking and disconnection from themselves. Many of my clients are neurodivergent, highly sensitive or creative people who have spent years adapting to others' expectations while losing touch with their own needs. Living with this depth of feeling and awareness can be a strength, but it can also leave you feeling exhausted, misunderstood or unsure of who you are beneath the roles you have learned to play.
Hi, thank you for stopping by. I work with adults experiencing burnout, anxiety, depression, self-doubt, relationship issues, masking and disconnection from themselves. Many of my clients are neurodivergent, highly sensitive or creative people who have spent years adapting to others' expectations while losing touch with their own needs. Living with this depth of feeling and awareness can be a strength, but it can also leave you feeling exhausted, misunderstood or unsure of who you are beneath the roles you have learned to play.
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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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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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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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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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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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Langport counselling Practice
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I realise that making the decision to come to counselling can be frightening or tough. Eventually an event, a situation or living with relationship difficulties, anxiety, low mood, or sadness can lead you to consider this option. You have the choice to live in a more comfortable way and I can help you with this. I work with couples and individuals, I care deeply about the work I do and the journey we take together. We will look at the issues and feelings that are present for you, provide a holding place to understand and work through them. This will lead you to start to feel the benefit of real change in you and your relationships.
I realise that making the decision to come to counselling can be frightening or tough. Eventually an event, a situation or living with relationship difficulties, anxiety, low mood, or sadness can lead you to consider this option. You have the choice to live in a more comfortable way and I can help you with this. I work with couples and individuals, I care deeply about the work I do and the journey we take together. We will look at the issues and feelings that are present for you, provide a holding place to understand and work through them. This will lead you to start to feel the benefit of real change in you and your relationships.
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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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Rose Persson
Psychotherapist, BPC
Somerton TA11
Not accepting new clients
You may feel your problems are too small or insignificant and may find it hard to understand why things seem so difficult but I am particularly equipped to work with those who really want to understand what might be underlying their current feelings of depression or anxiety.
You may feel your problems are too small or insignificant and may find it hard to understand why things seem so difficult but I am particularly equipped to work with those who really want to understand what might be underlying their current feelings of depression or anxiety.
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Ellie Gray
Counsellor, BACP
2 Endorsed
My counselling practice is centred on the belief that difficulties can send us ‘off-track’ but we all have the capacity to find our way back, we might just need a little help. I work with what you bring, using the counselling approach that meets your individual needs, rather than fitting your needs into a predecided approach. For example you may need some immediate help with tools to manage your current symptoms, and then later want to look deeper into discovering the cause of those symptoms. Whatever you bring I will offer you the care, empathy and understanding without judgement.
My counselling practice is centred on the belief that difficulties can send us ‘off-track’ but we all have the capacity to find our way back, we might just need a little help. I work with what you bring, using the counselling approach that meets your individual needs, rather than fitting your needs into a predecided approach. For example you may need some immediate help with tools to manage your current symptoms, and then later want to look deeper into discovering the cause of those symptoms. Whatever you bring I will offer you the care, empathy and understanding without judgement.
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Rebecca Bartlett
Counsellor, BACP
Bristol BS49
Issues in relationships, social anxiety, loneliness, and depression can lead us to feel overwhelmed and isolated. Often challenges in our lives can have a detrimental effect on self-esteem. I can support you as you explore areas of your life that you would like to change, through personal growth and changing patterns of behaviour. I will support you whilst you find your inner resilience to make choices that feel authentic to you. I can also help if you have suffered a loss or are experiencing a transition in your life. I have personal and professional experience of the challenges of parenthood, including Postnatal Depression.
Issues in relationships, social anxiety, loneliness, and depression can lead us to feel overwhelmed and isolated. Often challenges in our lives can have a detrimental effect on self-esteem. I can support you as you explore areas of your life that you would like to change, through personal growth and changing patterns of behaviour. I will support you whilst you find your inner resilience to make choices that feel authentic to you. I can also help if you have suffered a loss or are experiencing a transition in your life. I have personal and professional experience of the challenges of parenthood, including Postnatal Depression.
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Claire Crocker
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Bath BA1
Life can be really tough at times. We can all go through periods when we feel we are constantly struggling to cope, and there are many different reasons why you might want to come to see a psychotherapist. You might be facing issues in the present, like relationship difficulties, bereavement or a health scare, or feeling overwhelmed by global events and challenges. Maybe you’re dealing with anxiety or depression, or feeling troubled by past events and experiences like abuse, violence or problematic relationships. Maybe you’re working though issues connected with gender, sexuality or identity generally.
Life can be really tough at times. We can all go through periods when we feel we are constantly struggling to cope, and there are many different reasons why you might want to come to see a psychotherapist. You might be facing issues in the present, like relationship difficulties, bereavement or a health scare, or feeling overwhelmed by global events and challenges. Maybe you’re dealing with anxiety or depression, or feeling troubled by past events and experiences like abuse, violence or problematic relationships. Maybe you’re working though issues connected with gender, sexuality or identity generally.
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Sarah Jane Brown
Counsellor, MA, BACP
Bristol BS8
I offer compassionate integrative counselling for individuals and couples and polyamorous constellations, for a range of issues. including anxiety, depression, neurodivergence,(Autism and ADHD ). I have many trans and queer clients. As a queer, ENM-positive, autistic Counsellor and qualified Nurse with a Masters degree ,Im inclusive and respectful of people's lifestyle choices. I can offer face to face counselling in Bristol or zoom sessions at the private practice. I specialise in Neurodiversity, ENM, polyamory and the intersection of alt lifestyles. I offer non-judgmental approaches to couples who are re-contracting
I offer compassionate integrative counselling for individuals and couples and polyamorous constellations, for a range of issues. including anxiety, depression, neurodivergence,(Autism and ADHD ). I have many trans and queer clients. As a queer, ENM-positive, autistic Counsellor and qualified Nurse with a Masters degree ,Im inclusive and respectful of people's lifestyle choices. I can offer face to face counselling in Bristol or zoom sessions at the private practice. I specialise in Neurodiversity, ENM, polyamory and the intersection of alt lifestyles. I offer non-judgmental approaches to couples who are re-contracting
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Photo of Jacqueline Marie Vickery - Jacqui Vickery (Being in it Together) , Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Hello fellow travellers, my name is Jacqui. I want this to reach people who are travelling through life feeling lost and alone. People who are sick and tired of their same old story that no longer serves them. People who keep trying to convince themselves that if they just erase the old story, or write a different one with new characters, then hopefully the old story will fade away. But instead, those old, rickety pages are far too comfortable and familiar, and before you know it you find yourself travelling through them again, heading toward the same ending.
Hello fellow travellers, my name is Jacqui. I want this to reach people who are travelling through life feeling lost and alone. People who are sick and tired of their same old story that no longer serves them. People who keep trying to convince themselves that if they just erase the old story, or write a different one with new characters, then hopefully the old story will fade away. But instead, those old, rickety pages are far too comfortable and familiar, and before you know it you find yourself travelling through them again, heading toward the same ending.
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Tânia Gallindo
Counsellor, MBACP
Bristol BS1
I'm a psychotherapeutic counsellor (PGDip degree level 7) and trauma informed bodywork therapist ( Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy & Shiatsu) with over 25 years of experience. My psychotherapeutic approach is creative which means, talking is just one of the ways we will explore your issues. Long lasting change requires your commitment and time, as what I offer is not a quick fix.
I'm a psychotherapeutic counsellor (PGDip degree level 7) and trauma informed bodywork therapist ( Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy & Shiatsu) with over 25 years of experience. My psychotherapeutic approach is creative which means, talking is just one of the ways we will explore your issues. Long lasting change requires your commitment and time, as what I offer is not a quick fix.
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Albert Sobilo
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Bath BA1
Loss can leave you carrying more than others see. After a death, a serious diagnosis, or a change you did not choose, you may feel as though the ground beneath you has shifted. Your relationships, your sense of self, or your idea of the future may feel different, heavier, or uncertain. You might be caring for others while quietly needing somewhere to be met yourself. I work with adults in Bath and online whose lives have been reshaped by grief, bereavement, illness, family change, or significant life transitions.
Loss can leave you carrying more than others see. After a death, a serious diagnosis, or a change you did not choose, you may feel as though the ground beneath you has shifted. Your relationships, your sense of self, or your idea of the future may feel different, heavier, or uncertain. You might be caring for others while quietly needing somewhere to be met yourself. I work with adults in Bath and online whose lives have been reshaped by grief, bereavement, illness, family change, or significant life transitions.
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Spring Hill Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
3 Endorsed
Yeovil BA20
Hello! I’m Tristan, a qualified male counsellor with a passion for walking beside others through life’s challenges and helping them discover new perspectives along the way. Counselling helped me through some unexpected and difficult changes in my own life, so I understand that life can be tough, and often doesn’t go to plan. I also believe there is strength and beauty in the gift of life. After later training as a counsellor and working in charities and structured organisations, I’ve created my own counselling space where people can feel safe to be fully themselves, without judgement.
Hello! I’m Tristan, a qualified male counsellor with a passion for walking beside others through life’s challenges and helping them discover new perspectives along the way. Counselling helped me through some unexpected and difficult changes in my own life, so I understand that life can be tough, and often doesn’t go to plan. I also believe there is strength and beauty in the gift of life. After later training as a counsellor and working in charities and structured organisations, I’ve created my own counselling space where people can feel safe to be fully themselves, without judgement.
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Caz Simms
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS2
If you’re reading this, you may have reached a point where you’re seeking support with something in your life that feels overwhelming, painful, or simply hard to understand. I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to get here; it’s not always easy. I’m an Integrative, trauma-informed Psychotherapist. I work with adult individuals navigating a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. Whether anxiety, depression, grief, loss, relationship or identity issues, or the lasting effects of trauma or adverse childhood experiences, you don’t have to face it alone. I am grounded compassionate, curious, and connected.
If you’re reading this, you may have reached a point where you’re seeking support with something in your life that feels overwhelming, painful, or simply hard to understand. I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to get here; it’s not always easy. I’m an Integrative, trauma-informed Psychotherapist. I work with adult individuals navigating a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. Whether anxiety, depression, grief, loss, relationship or identity issues, or the lasting effects of trauma or adverse childhood experiences, you don’t have to face it alone. I am grounded compassionate, curious, and connected.
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FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.

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

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

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