Adults Counselling in Southampton
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Gemma Evans Counselling
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
Hello. I'm Gemma, a qualified and registered Counsellor. I offer one-to-one counselling to
adults
from my private practice in Hedge End, Southampton. If you're here, chances are you're looking for help...You may be struggling with a personal issue and feeling that something has to change. You might be feeling anxious and alone with your problem and wondering if anyone will understand. Maybe a recent loss or life change has left you feeling like you cannot cope. Or perhaps experiences from your past are affecting your ability to live your life fully today.

Thomas Richardson
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am experienced helping
adults
with a range of mental health problems. I enjoy working as a team and love when clients come with specific goals around therapy and are willing to put in work outside of our appointments: this is where the change really happens!

Questa Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsychD, AFBPSsS
Verified
Verified
Questa offers a range of psychological services for children and
adults
, both clinical and educational. We are specialists in autism assessment/diagnosis. We provide therapy and parenting support for associated emotional and behavioural problems. We offer therapy and support for a range of emotional problems for children and
adults
and are specialists in anxiety, depression and trauma, providing therapy to emergency services personnel. Do call or email us today to discuss how we may be able to support you. We can usually help, but if we cant, then we’ll do our best to offer advise and signposting.

Bernadette Siobhan West
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I have experience of working with couples and relationship concerns, young people,
adults
and older
adults
, whilst embracing diversity and inclusivity.
Hi. I'm Bernadette, a qualified and experienced person-centred counsellor in Southampton and the New Forest area. Following over 20 years' experience working within the NHS, I now work for two well known charities supporting those with life limiting illness and bereavement, along with a local charity supporting both victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence, whilst also running my own successful private practice. I offer an understanding and empathic safe space and environment to facilitate your personal growth and support you whilst navigating life's challenges without judgement.

Kim Speake
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
I'm experienced working with both children and
adults
, and offer both short and long term counselling.
As the saying goes, 'Its' good to talk', and I'm hear to listen. Whether life has just got a bit too much at the moment, or whether there are longer term factors and influences you'd like to explore and process, together, we can find a way. I could go into more detail, but for me, reading a blurb doesn't help establish whether I'm the right counsellor for you. If you've reached the point where you are actively looking I'd suggest sending me an email or giving me a bell, lets have a chat and see if I'm able to provide what you need.

Reflective Counselling
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
I have experience of counselling teenagers and
adults
with angsts such as exam worries, dyslexia, depression, grief, relationships issues, anxieties and an understanding of those suffering with dementia and the impact this may have.
Feeling anxious? Choosing the right counsellor can be challenging when we are feeling overwhelmed with our emotions, trying to make sense of it all. My name is Sharon & I'm a qualified and experienced humanistic counsellor in the Fareham and Southampton area. At Reflective Counselling I offer a safe, confidential space without judgement for you to explore your feelings and work through difficulties such as anxiety, anger, grief, past trauma, bereavement and depression, allowing you to grow at your own pace. As we work together, enabling you to self-govern, to flourish and reflect and make sense of what is happening in your world.

Gaynor Williams
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I offer one to one sessions with
adults
and adolescents.
I am a highly experienced counsellor and my aim is to create a positive, trusting environment in which I help you to help yourself. I provide a safe and caring professional counselling and psychotherapy service. I am an empathic and approachable person working in a non-judgemental and confidential way. By exploring your past, the causes of present day problems are often revealed. We can't change the past, but we can gain understanding allowing you to relate differently to yourself, others and problems in order to choose to make changes or find acceptance.

Tom Bulpit
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hi, I’m Tom! If you’re reading my profile, then chances are either you or someone you love is having a really hard time at the moment. Thinking about getting support can feel really scary and difficult – and making that decision to pick up the phone or go to your first counselling session can feel terrifying. I know this because a long time ago it was me making that first phone call too. I work with a very wide range of issues - nothing is ever off limits with me. Whatever it is that's affecting you, I'm here to help. I work with teenagers,
adults
and families.

Jane Gosnell-Lee
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I offer one to one sessions for
adults
18+.
Hi, I'm a Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in Marchwood, near Southampton but also offer online/ telephone and couple therapy sessions. Counselling is a place to help you explore the personal worries and issues you face. I aim to listen in an accepting, understanding, therapeutic and confidential way to build a warm, honest, genuine and open relationship between us in which you find trust in me and yourself, to explore your personal world. I believe this will enable you to reflect and make the best decisions for yourself in order to develop your own personal growth.

Vicki MP Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I work in the Person Centred approach with over 7yrs of experience working with children, young people and
adults
. This has included working with a variety of mental health issues, neurodivergent peole, people from the LGBTQ+ community, bereavement, substance issues/addiction, domestic abuse and trauma. My model of counselling is not there to fix you, it offers you a space free from judgement where you can feel truly heard and understood. Its an empowering model that facilitates your direction and enables you to process your thoughts and feelings. Then any choices you make to think, feel or do different will come from within you.

Changing Pages Counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
My name is Angeline, I am friendly, warm and approachable. I have been told I have a calm nature and I bring this to my approach in therapy. I believe that in the right environment it is possible to make positive changes in life. My own life experiences have prepared me for many of the issues that people bring to therapy. I have supported
adults
and young people with Post traumatic stress, anxiety and depression. I have many years experience in private practice with
adults
and adolescents. I have worked alongside children services as a trauma therapist and alongside Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services for a youth service.
Waitlist for new clients

Jenny Phillips
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello I'm Jen and I am a person-centred therapist and I have been in private practice since May 2020 where I see clients remotely. I offer person-centred therapy to both
adults
and children. Working as a person-centred therapist I believe the client is very much the driver of their own therapy journey and I am here to offer that safe space required to enable the client to freely explore what is going on for them at a pace which feels natural to the individual. There is no obligation to set goals as the therapy I provide is very fluid and can go in any direction as the therapy offered is all about the person and not goals or targets.

Simon James Carpenter
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I am BACP and EMDR Europe accredited practitioner for both
adults
and children and young people. I work within the professional standards required for these professional bodies. I have 15 years experience providing therapeutic intervention for
adults
, children and young people who have experienced trauma from a wide range of difficulties, such as bereavement, abuse, relationship issues, depression, anxiety . This enables me to be creative and flexible in relation to the way my clients wish to work. I recognise the importance of working within the BACP ethical framework, which informs me of best practice and professional integrity.

Mark Bourne
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
I offer counselling to
adults
and young people, and have gained many years of experience through working as a teacher in special needs schools.
Welcome. I am a BACP counsellor. Outside of my private practice, I work for two charities; Eastleigh Youth Counselling Service and No Limits. I provide a warm, safe and supportive environment which helps you to tackle the issues in your life. I listen to what you say to find out how things are from your perspective. I will always be confidential and work in your best interests. I counsel face to face, online and by telephone, to fit in with your lifestyle. I offer a free 15 minute conversation by telephone, so that we can establish whether I am suited to your particular needs at this time.

Kathryn Gaussen
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I’m an experienced Clinical Psychologist, working both in the NHS and independent sector. I work with
adults
and older adolescents (16years +) to help them manage a wide range of mental health difficulties in order for people to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. I can provide therapy for those for whom it is their first experience of looking for therapy as well for those who have maybe tried various other therapies/avenues previously. My areas of special interest include Complex Trauma and Borderline Personality Disorder.

Dr Rosie Hall
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I offer short and long term psychological therapies to
adults
experiencing a range of emotional difficulties. I am experienced in supporting people to manage and overcome difficulties with depression, anxiety, sleep, grief, post-traumatic stress disorder, burnout and relationship problems. I understand that therapy is often sought during difficult times in life and will greet you with kindness and the expertise to help.

The Tors Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello, I'm a fully qualified MBACP registered Winchester based Counsellor. I work with
adults
and couples and offer a warm and accepting space to explore feelings, thoughts and beliefs. Together we can work through the challenges you face so you feel able to move towards living a life that feels more fulfilling.
Not accepting new clients

Helen Sessions
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I have worked as a psychologist and therapist since 2000, treating
adults
with a wide range of difficulties relating to mood, anxiety, trauma and interpersonal problems.
I help individual adult clients to identify and achieve their goals related to improving their mood, sense of identity, self-esteem and relationships. I specialise in helping people work through trauma in order to enhance confidence in themselves and their ability to cope and relate to others. I am experienced in supporting people with complex trauma and / or long-standing mental health problems.

Vicky Elizabeth Mills
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
I have been providing goal focussed therapy for over 25 years for a whole range of problems; privately and within the NHS - people really do experience change! I work with children,
adults
and families and it can be effective to include them at some point during treatment. Good therapy makes a difference, check out the reviews on CBT Mills Therapies facebook page

Pat Gwyer
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
As a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience, I specialise in the combination and application of Clinical, Positive, Coaching and Applied Psychology to improve mental health difficulties. Working with
adults
, children and adolescents, I am trained and qualified to work with a range of mental health experiences across the life span. As well as being a trustee and Clinical Director for a veteran's mental health charity, I also provide expert witness reports, have appeared on local radio stations and written articles for magazines.
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What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist, psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
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