Career Guidance Counselling in Southampton

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Kim Speake
Counsellor, BACP
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.
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.
023 8254 4480 View 023 8254 4480
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Dr Hubert Fanka
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Sensation of being stuck, depressed, worried, struggling to cope with your feelings, mood changes, trauma memories, hearing distressing voices, suicidal thoughts and urges, adjustment difficulties, addiction, being different and interpersonal difficulties, and willing to move forward and find new ways of coping effectively, “YES i can help". In our sessions, we will use an integrative approach, a mixture Cognitive, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, (DBT CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, (EMDR), Compassionate Focused Therapy, (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, (ACT) depending on your individual needs.
Sensation of being stuck, depressed, worried, struggling to cope with your feelings, mood changes, trauma memories, hearing distressing voices, suicidal thoughts and urges, adjustment difficulties, addiction, being different and interpersonal difficulties, and willing to move forward and find new ways of coping effectively, “YES i can help". In our sessions, we will use an integrative approach, a mixture Cognitive, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, (DBT CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, (EMDR), Compassionate Focused Therapy, (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, (ACT) depending on your individual needs.
023 9431 1717 View 023 9431 1717
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Southampton Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Helen is a highly experienced & professional counsellor, psychotherapist and casework supervisor working with people from all walks of life to achieve their full potential. Sessions are individually tailored to meet your needs and can be in person, via secure video link (Zoom), or telephone, depending on your preference. Please contact me for a free chat to discuss your needs and to see if you would feel comfortable working with me.
Helen is a highly experienced & professional counsellor, psychotherapist and casework supervisor working with people from all walks of life to achieve their full potential. Sessions are individually tailored to meet your needs and can be in person, via secure video link (Zoom), or telephone, depending on your preference. Please contact me for a free chat to discuss your needs and to see if you would feel comfortable working with me.
023 9200 2373 View 023 9200 2373
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Kathy Jones
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Ed. Psych.
I coach busy people who want to live intentionally and with courage. Who want to spend their precious lives working and living in ways that 'feel right' and bring them joy, fulfilment and success. I can help you cut through competing demands and progress towards goals that really matter to you. I can help you unhook from fears or self-doubts that might be holding you back. I truly believe that everyone has this in them. In my 20 years working as a psychologist I have helped people from many walks of life including teachers, parents, academics, scientists, other psychologists and therapists. Email me for a free confidential chat.
I coach busy people who want to live intentionally and with courage. Who want to spend their precious lives working and living in ways that 'feel right' and bring them joy, fulfilment and success. I can help you cut through competing demands and progress towards goals that really matter to you. I can help you unhook from fears or self-doubts that might be holding you back. I truly believe that everyone has this in them. In my 20 years working as a psychologist I have helped people from many walks of life including teachers, parents, academics, scientists, other psychologists and therapists. Email me for a free confidential chat.
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Julie Blandford
Counsellor, MBACP
I will support you with whatever situation is causing you distress by encouraging you to express your thoughts, feelings and emotions about the situation, the possible cause and the impact it is having on you. I will provide you with a safe, empathic and non-judgemental space to share your worries and fears in confidence. You will gain the opportunity to discover a better insight into yourself, your situation and the way you relate to others, helping you to identify your own solutions to the situation. This may range from acceptance of yourself or your situation to achieving an outcome which provides a new found inner happiness.
I will support you with whatever situation is causing you distress by encouraging you to express your thoughts, feelings and emotions about the situation, the possible cause and the impact it is having on you. I will provide you with a safe, empathic and non-judgemental space to share your worries and fears in confidence. You will gain the opportunity to discover a better insight into yourself, your situation and the way you relate to others, helping you to identify your own solutions to the situation. This may range from acceptance of yourself or your situation to achieving an outcome which provides a new found inner happiness.
023 9200 3623 View 023 9200 3623
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Justine White Counselling
Counsellor, BACP
Are you experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, low mood, or just not feeling yourself? Maybe you are struggling with relationships or family problems? Counselling can help you to explore these things in a safe, non-judgemental environment.
Are you experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, low mood, or just not feeling yourself? Maybe you are struggling with relationships or family problems? Counselling can help you to explore these things in a safe, non-judgemental environment.
023 8235 9946 View 023 8235 9946
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Kathryn Jones
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Modern life seems to offer more and more challenges, and more and more people are looking for support in facing them. As a counsellor, my role is to provide space and guidance to help you negotiate the current situation you are in, find some understanding, relieve emotional and psychological pain and stress, and return some balance to your life to help you face the demands of the modern world. Exploring your thoughts, feelings and behaviours with someone from outside your day-to-day life often leads to a fresh perspective, and perhaps a renewed vision for the future. Not only for you, but for the important people in your life too.
Modern life seems to offer more and more challenges, and more and more people are looking for support in facing them. As a counsellor, my role is to provide space and guidance to help you negotiate the current situation you are in, find some understanding, relieve emotional and psychological pain and stress, and return some balance to your life to help you face the demands of the modern world. Exploring your thoughts, feelings and behaviours with someone from outside your day-to-day life often leads to a fresh perspective, and perhaps a renewed vision for the future. Not only for you, but for the important people in your life too.
01329 556994 View 01329 556994
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Janette Penfold-Oram
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
My name is Janette and I offer counselling therapy for adults over 18yrs. When life is difficult it can be difficult to reach out for support. This can lead to feelings of isolation, feeling overwhelmed as well as feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress. You may be carrying worries from the past or have worries about the future which are affecting you today. I offer a safe, confidential place to explore what brings you to counselling within an empathetic ,non-judgmental, professional relationship where you can be heard and be your true self.
My name is Janette and I offer counselling therapy for adults over 18yrs. When life is difficult it can be difficult to reach out for support. This can lead to feelings of isolation, feeling overwhelmed as well as feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress. You may be carrying worries from the past or have worries about the future which are affecting you today. I offer a safe, confidential place to explore what brings you to counselling within an empathetic ,non-judgmental, professional relationship where you can be heard and be your true self.
01794 337954 View 01794 337954
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Clare Webber
Counsellor, MBACP
I am a qualified Humanistic Gestalt counsellor; I am based in Eastleigh, where I see clients at my home. I believe you can only go as far as your counsellor has been. This lived experience means I don't just imagine what you have been through; I have worked through similar situations, which enriches the work we can do together. I see myself as a collective counsellor with further training in different types of counselling, including CBT, Solution-Focused, Person-Centered, TA and addiction counselling. I create a strong therapeutic relationship and use my knowledge to tailor the sessions to meet your needs.
I am a qualified Humanistic Gestalt counsellor; I am based in Eastleigh, where I see clients at my home. I believe you can only go as far as your counsellor has been. This lived experience means I don't just imagine what you have been through; I have worked through similar situations, which enriches the work we can do together. I see myself as a collective counsellor with further training in different types of counselling, including CBT, Solution-Focused, Person-Centered, TA and addiction counselling. I create a strong therapeutic relationship and use my knowledge to tailor the sessions to meet your needs.
023 9431 1229 View 023 9431 1229
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Samantha Elizabeth Barnes
Counsellor, MBACP
Welcome to my profile, this is your time to move forward and I can offer you therapy which is professional and effective when life presents with difficulties and challenges. My practice provides a confidential online, telephone and video-call option as well as face to face counselling support. Counselling and psychotherapy for individuals and relationship counselling for couples can be helpful and hugely rewarding at any stage of life. The counselling experience I provide is an opportunity for self-development and personal growth, building on your own particular strengths and enabling an increased sense of overall wellbeing.
Welcome to my profile, this is your time to move forward and I can offer you therapy which is professional and effective when life presents with difficulties and challenges. My practice provides a confidential online, telephone and video-call option as well as face to face counselling support. Counselling and psychotherapy for individuals and relationship counselling for couples can be helpful and hugely rewarding at any stage of life. The counselling experience I provide is an opportunity for self-development and personal growth, building on your own particular strengths and enabling an increased sense of overall wellbeing.
01962 589451 View 01962 589451
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Tim Laubscher
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
I would like to work with any clients that have all kinds of issues and difficulties. I am here to help you discover, explore your issue, discover your goals, healing and find a new way forward for you. I have many years of helping clients with all kinds of traumatic events or life experience.Please do not hesitate to contact me Thursdays are the best time to call me but you can email any day of the week and I will endeavour to reply within 24 hours of your contact.
I would like to work with any clients that have all kinds of issues and difficulties. I am here to help you discover, explore your issue, discover your goals, healing and find a new way forward for you. I have many years of helping clients with all kinds of traumatic events or life experience.Please do not hesitate to contact me Thursdays are the best time to call me but you can email any day of the week and I will endeavour to reply within 24 hours of your contact.
028 9692 8958 View 028 9692 8958
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Mind Matters Online Therapy and Supervision
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Hi there, Are you ready to make some changes in your life? Do you feel the time has come to address the overwhelming anxieties you are having to deal with? Is a lack of confidence negatively impacting you? Are you living with an eating disorder? Is your bereavement overwhelming? Are you fed up acting like the strong one? Do you need to get in touch with yourself ? Maybe you need a private space to unpack issues and focus on you and your growth. My name is Mia, I have been helping clients since 2005. Knowing that I've been able to support, help and facilitate change to my clients outcomes and outlooks is an amazing privilege.
Hi there, Are you ready to make some changes in your life? Do you feel the time has come to address the overwhelming anxieties you are having to deal with? Is a lack of confidence negatively impacting you? Are you living with an eating disorder? Is your bereavement overwhelming? Are you fed up acting like the strong one? Do you need to get in touch with yourself ? Maybe you need a private space to unpack issues and focus on you and your growth. My name is Mia, I have been helping clients since 2005. Knowing that I've been able to support, help and facilitate change to my clients outcomes and outlooks is an amazing privilege.
0114 697 0910 View 0114 697 0910
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Andy Wareham
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialise in anxiety, depression, addiction, and childhood trauma, and I work in a neuro-affirming way with many neurodivergent clients. I provide a calm, confidential and reflective space where you can explore what’s troubling you, at your own pace. I offer therapy to individuals aged 16+ from comfortable spaces in Winchester and Eastleigh.
I specialise in anxiety, depression, addiction, and childhood trauma, and I work in a neuro-affirming way with many neurodivergent clients. I provide a calm, confidential and reflective space where you can explore what’s troubling you, at your own pace. I offer therapy to individuals aged 16+ from comfortable spaces in Winchester and Eastleigh.
01962 587254 View 01962 587254
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HY Counselling, Autism, ADHD and Neurodiversity
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I provide a friendly and professional counselling service where I help you to normalise, understand and manage your experiences. I am experienced in working with a range of presenting issues, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and relationship difficulties. One area that I specialise in is autism and other neurodivergent profiles. My sessions are neuro-affirmative and LGBTQ+ friendly. Being autistic and neurodivergent myself means that I can relate to, and have experienced first-hand, some of the opportunities and challenges resulting from being autistic and neurodivergent.
I provide a friendly and professional counselling service where I help you to normalise, understand and manage your experiences. I am experienced in working with a range of presenting issues, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and relationship difficulties. One area that I specialise in is autism and other neurodivergent profiles. My sessions are neuro-affirmative and LGBTQ+ friendly. Being autistic and neurodivergent myself means that I can relate to, and have experienced first-hand, some of the opportunities and challenges resulting from being autistic and neurodivergent.
01329 756804 View 01329 756804
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Richard Dolan MNCPS | Check Your Head Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Do you want to feel better? Are you in need of help with your mental health? Struggling with negative thoughts and unhealthy behaviours? Stuck in a cycle of procrastination and short-term gratification, over long-term domination of your emotions? My name Is Richard Dolan and I've helped hundreds of people over thousands of hours, to overcome challenges, build resilience, resolve trauma, and lead happier, healthier lives. I work with anyone brave enough to ask for help, but specialise in men's mental health, relationship issues, divorce trauma, anger management, and neurodiversity.
Do you want to feel better? Are you in need of help with your mental health? Struggling with negative thoughts and unhealthy behaviours? Stuck in a cycle of procrastination and short-term gratification, over long-term domination of your emotions? My name Is Richard Dolan and I've helped hundreds of people over thousands of hours, to overcome challenges, build resilience, resolve trauma, and lead happier, healthier lives. I work with anyone brave enough to ask for help, but specialise in men's mental health, relationship issues, divorce trauma, anger management, and neurodiversity.
01354 700745 View 01354 700745
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Victoria Schwulst
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Online Only
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re carrying so much on your own. Maybe you’re feeling anxious, stuck, or unsure of who you are anymore. Or perhaps you just know that something needs to change, but you’re not sure where to start. Whatever you're facing, you don’t have to go through it alone. Sessions are relaxed and conversational; no pressure, just space to talk.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re carrying so much on your own. Maybe you’re feeling anxious, stuck, or unsure of who you are anymore. Or perhaps you just know that something needs to change, but you’re not sure where to start. Whatever you're facing, you don’t have to go through it alone. Sessions are relaxed and conversational; no pressure, just space to talk.
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Natalie Taylor
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
HI my name is Natalie and I offer a warm, friendly and confidential Counselling service for Adults and young people (11+yrs) in Lymington Hampshire. Life can be really hard at times, and sometimes you just need someone to talk to, who will really listen, understand and not judge you. Counselling can really help to empower you, and help you to gain insights and a deeper understanding about yourself. Whether you need help in clarifying your thoughts and feelings, or need help with dealing with issues you may be experiencing, then I'm here to help, and be by your side as we go through your Counselling journey together.
HI my name is Natalie and I offer a warm, friendly and confidential Counselling service for Adults and young people (11+yrs) in Lymington Hampshire. Life can be really hard at times, and sometimes you just need someone to talk to, who will really listen, understand and not judge you. Counselling can really help to empower you, and help you to gain insights and a deeper understanding about yourself. Whether you need help in clarifying your thoughts and feelings, or need help with dealing with issues you may be experiencing, then I'm here to help, and be by your side as we go through your Counselling journey together.
01590 631248 View 01590 631248
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Catherine Ann Hughes
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer a confidential, safe space to talk about those issues that are currently causing you concern and emotional pain. It can help to talk to an independent, qualified person when we have run out of ways of helping ourselves. It may be that you feel that you keep repeating the same mistakes in relationships or you can't find the enthusiasm to make the most of life, or problems such as anxiety and low self esteem are holding you back. You may feel that you would like to have greater insight into who you are or work out how you want your life to be.
I offer a confidential, safe space to talk about those issues that are currently causing you concern and emotional pain. It can help to talk to an independent, qualified person when we have run out of ways of helping ourselves. It may be that you feel that you keep repeating the same mistakes in relationships or you can't find the enthusiasm to make the most of life, or problems such as anxiety and low self esteem are holding you back. You may feel that you would like to have greater insight into who you are or work out how you want your life to be.
01962 674491 View 01962 674491
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Artful Retreats
Psychotherapist, MSc
Serves Area
Art therapy is ideal for those seeking personal growth and emotional expression, creatively. It’s particularly effective for individuals dealing with stress, trauma, anxiety, chronic conditions, chronic pain as well as those in recovery. Art therapy offers a playful, creative, non-verbal way to explore emotions, enhance self-awareness, and manage stress. Doing so in community, in a safe and guided space helps feel supported and inspired.
Art therapy is ideal for those seeking personal growth and emotional expression, creatively. It’s particularly effective for individuals dealing with stress, trauma, anxiety, chronic conditions, chronic pain as well as those in recovery. Art therapy offers a playful, creative, non-verbal way to explore emotions, enhance self-awareness, and manage stress. Doing so in community, in a safe and guided space helps feel supported and inspired.
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Lisa Maltby Counselling & Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
I work in a very individually tailored way, I believe in the healing potential within each person and my focus is upon building a strong therapy relationship to facilitate support, awareness, insight and personal growth towards changes. I have over 17 years experience working with adolescents, parents and professionals . I work with a number of clients dealing with trauma, anxiety , depression and bereavement and loss . Other issues I work with include relationships, self-esteem, post-natal depression , transition and changes , divorce, separation . Adolescent and young adult issues include body image, eating disorders, depression.
I work in a very individually tailored way, I believe in the healing potential within each person and my focus is upon building a strong therapy relationship to facilitate support, awareness, insight and personal growth towards changes. I have over 17 years experience working with adolescents, parents and professionals . I work with a number of clients dealing with trauma, anxiety , depression and bereavement and loss . Other issues I work with include relationships, self-esteem, post-natal depression , transition and changes , divorce, separation . Adolescent and young adult issues include body image, eating disorders, depression.
07480 535812 View 07480 535812

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Career Guidance Counsellors

How do I know if I need career counselling?

Determining whether a career counsellor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counselling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counsellor.

Who can benefit from career counselling?

Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counselling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counselling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counsellor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counselling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.

How long does career counselling typically last?

The length of career counselling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counselling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counsellor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.

How to prepare for career counselling?

Clients can prepare for career counselling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counsellor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counsellor, particularly if the career counsellor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counselling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.