Emotionally Focused Counselling in Southampton

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Nicki Wisbey
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Hello and welcome. I am an experienced Counsellor, Psychotherapist, and Supervisor offering a warm, supportive space for individuals and couples. Life can feel overwhelming, confusing, or isolating—and sometimes we just need a place to work things through without judgment. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, relationships, identity, or feeling stuck, we can work together to understand what’s going on and find healthier, more resilient ways forward. I am a sex-positive, GDSR, Kink-affirming therapist who supports those exploring their sexualities and desires without shame or judgment. I specialise in problematic porn use.
Hello and welcome. I am an experienced Counsellor, Psychotherapist, and Supervisor offering a warm, supportive space for individuals and couples. Life can feel overwhelming, confusing, or isolating—and sometimes we just need a place to work things through without judgment. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, relationships, identity, or feeling stuck, we can work together to understand what’s going on and find healthier, more resilient ways forward. I am a sex-positive, GDSR, Kink-affirming therapist who supports those exploring their sexualities and desires without shame or judgment. I specialise in problematic porn use.
01489 662958 View 01489 662958
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Alina Vyslynska
Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
Online Only
Starting personal therapy is a big decision and it makes sense to wonder where to start and which psychotherapist to choose. How would you know what’s right for you? Making the decision to tell someone about the things that bother you most is not an easy one. However, if you are here, I would guess there’s a need to talk. Whatever it is - whether it is problems in the present, memories of the past or worries about the future - I can promise you a safe and confidential space to talk about it. A journey to find out what can make things better for you is a lot easier if you’re not alone in it.
Starting personal therapy is a big decision and it makes sense to wonder where to start and which psychotherapist to choose. How would you know what’s right for you? Making the decision to tell someone about the things that bother you most is not an easy one. However, if you are here, I would guess there’s a need to talk. Whatever it is - whether it is problems in the present, memories of the past or worries about the future - I can promise you a safe and confidential space to talk about it. A journey to find out what can make things better for you is a lot easier if you’re not alone in it.
023 9431 1944 View 023 9431 1944
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Husne White
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Clients' needs are multi-faceted. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to explore your thoughts and emotions. Using evidence-based therapies like CBT, IPT, CFT, and EMDR (Europe Accredited), I provide tailored support. Together, we can work on developing healthier coping strategies, enhancing self-esteem, and building resilience.
Clients' needs are multi-faceted. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to explore your thoughts and emotions. Using evidence-based therapies like CBT, IPT, CFT, and EMDR (Europe Accredited), I provide tailored support. Together, we can work on developing healthier coping strategies, enhancing self-esteem, and building resilience.
01329 551275 View 01329 551275
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Helen Phillips Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
I am a DipHE Gestalt Humanistic Counsellor with over 15 years’ experience - based in Bitterne, Southampton. My main areas of expertise are drugs and alcohol addiction Issues, relationship difficulties, breakups, narcissistic abuse, ADHD, Autism, anxiety and depression. Are you having problems with managing your drinking or drug use and things in your life have become unmanageable? Are you finding it difficult to maintain your relationships with people? Are looking for a calm, centred, caring counsellor who can support you with your difficulties and provide safe space for you to talk?
I am a DipHE Gestalt Humanistic Counsellor with over 15 years’ experience - based in Bitterne, Southampton. My main areas of expertise are drugs and alcohol addiction Issues, relationship difficulties, breakups, narcissistic abuse, ADHD, Autism, anxiety and depression. Are you having problems with managing your drinking or drug use and things in your life have become unmanageable? Are you finding it difficult to maintain your relationships with people? Are looking for a calm, centred, caring counsellor who can support you with your difficulties and provide safe space for you to talk?
01489 663132 View 01489 663132
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Southampton Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Helen is a highly experienced & professional counsellor, psychotherapist and 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 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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Sarvin Nouroozi
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I support clients struggling with a range of difficulties including; depression, OCD, social phobia, health anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, phobias, difficulties regulating emotions, PTSD, complex trauma, living with neurodiversity, and any difficulties relating to childhood or adverse life events. I am looking to work with clients who feel like they are ready to address these issues and take back control of their life by learning skills and techniques to support themselves and make positive changes.
I support clients struggling with a range of difficulties including; depression, OCD, social phobia, health anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, phobias, difficulties regulating emotions, PTSD, complex trauma, living with neurodiversity, and any difficulties relating to childhood or adverse life events. I am looking to work with clients who feel like they are ready to address these issues and take back control of their life by learning skills and techniques to support themselves and make positive changes.
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Dr Bill Lee
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP
Welcome. I am a qualified counsellor and chartered psychologist with years of experience working with individuals and groups. I offer psychotherapeutic counselling online and in London and Southampton. Apart from counselling, I have over 27 years' experience of university teaching and research in psychology, which has enriched my practice. I can help with relationships, personality issues, cultural adjustment, identity, anxiety, bereavement, stress, gender, sexuality, self-esteem, life transitions and existential crisis.
Welcome. I am a qualified counsellor and chartered psychologist with years of experience working with individuals and groups. I offer psychotherapeutic counselling online and in London and Southampton. Apart from counselling, I have over 27 years' experience of university teaching and research in psychology, which has enriched my practice. I can help with relationships, personality issues, cultural adjustment, identity, anxiety, bereavement, stress, gender, sexuality, self-esteem, life transitions and existential crisis.
0131 357 6226 View 0131 357 6226
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Questa Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsychD, AFBPSsS
Questa is a small, specialist practice; we provide a range of psychological services for children and adults, both clinical and educational. In addition to therapy, we are experts in Autism and ADHD assessment/diagnosis. We offer therapy and support for a range of emotional problems for children, teenagers 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 can't, then we’ll do our very best to offer advice and signposting.
Questa is a small, specialist practice; we provide a range of psychological services for children and adults, both clinical and educational. In addition to therapy, we are experts in Autism and ADHD assessment/diagnosis. We offer therapy and support for a range of emotional problems for children, teenagers 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 can't, then we’ll do our very best to offer advice and signposting.
023 8192 4877 View 023 8192 4877
Photo of Dr Hubert Fanka, Psychotherapist, MBABCP
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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Azra Therapy - BACP (Acc), EMDR, Supervisor
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Online Only
Deciding to incorporate therapy into your life is a brave and empowering choice. Therapy aims to give purpose to your life, and you don’t have to do it alone; a dedicated and highly skilled therapist will support you. As your therapist, I will offer you a confidential space to explore what's pushing you down or holding you back in life. Together, we can identify what prevents you from developing and maintaining fruitful and enduring relationships. Being Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) proves my commitment to working in accordance with the BACP’s Ethical Framework.
Deciding to incorporate therapy into your life is a brave and empowering choice. Therapy aims to give purpose to your life, and you don’t have to do it alone; a dedicated and highly skilled therapist will support you. As your therapist, I will offer you a confidential space to explore what's pushing you down or holding you back in life. Together, we can identify what prevents you from developing and maintaining fruitful and enduring relationships. Being Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) proves my commitment to working in accordance with the BACP’s Ethical Framework.
023 8235 9771 View 023 8235 9771
Photo of Isabel Chung - Thrive On Counselling Service , Counsellor, MBACP
I’m a baby loss practitioner for the last 10 years. I offer my support to many clients who had been through miscarriages and different pregnancy crisis. I understand your pain and sadness, I want to help you to reconnect to yourself, honour your grief and able to manage your anxiety and low mood. Explore ways to find peace and healings and be able to live life again.
I’m a baby loss practitioner for the last 10 years. I offer my support to many clients who had been through miscarriages and different pregnancy crisis. I understand your pain and sadness, I want to help you to reconnect to yourself, honour your grief and able to manage your anxiety and low mood. Explore ways to find peace and healings and be able to live life again.
023 8272 1002 View 023 8272 1002
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Questa Psychological Services
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, AFBPSsS
I'm Bandna and I'm the Clinical Director of Questa. We're a small, specialist practice offering gold standard psychological services for children, teenagers, adults and families across Hampshire and Surrey. Our clinicians and support team are here to help you through; whether you want an assessment/diagnosis for autism, ADHD, family support, psychological therapy or supportive psychological coaching (SPC) we can help - and if we can't we'll do our utmost to help you find someone who can. Call or email us today to discuss how we may be able to help you.
I'm Bandna and I'm the Clinical Director of Questa. We're a small, specialist practice offering gold standard psychological services for children, teenagers, adults and families across Hampshire and Surrey. Our clinicians and support team are here to help you through; whether you want an assessment/diagnosis for autism, ADHD, family support, psychological therapy or supportive psychological coaching (SPC) we can help - and if we can't we'll do our utmost to help you find someone who can. Call or email us today to discuss how we may be able to help you.
01252 412471 View 01252 412471
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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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Anna Zaman
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
Are you looking to overcome disordered eating or body image issues? You may struggle with binge eating, compulsive eating, bulimia, anorexia, compulsive exercising, OSFED and atypical presentations diagnosed and undiagnosed. Are you looking for a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space and individualised, trauma-informed care? You want to explore your issues, emotions & beliefs, gain insight & autonomy so you can work towards managing both present and future challenges independently. Let's find a path towards healing, to reclaim a healthy relationship with yourself, your body, food and exercise.
Are you looking to overcome disordered eating or body image issues? You may struggle with binge eating, compulsive eating, bulimia, anorexia, compulsive exercising, OSFED and atypical presentations diagnosed and undiagnosed. Are you looking for a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space and individualised, trauma-informed care? You want to explore your issues, emotions & beliefs, gain insight & autonomy so you can work towards managing both present and future challenges independently. Let's find a path towards healing, to reclaim a healthy relationship with yourself, your body, food and exercise.
01264 312456 View 01264 312456
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Rebecca Stockley
Counsellor, ACC Reg
1 Endorsed
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or struggling emotionally? Do you feel a deep unhappiness or a sense of dread? Are you experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, or relational difficulties with others? Whether you're dealing with low self-esteem, chronic illness, living with neurodiversity, stress caring for others, trauma, abuse or working through life challenges, you've come to the right place. You are not alone. I hear you. It can feel a heavy burden impacting your mental health and well-being. Perhaps you have decided to face these issues, and wish for change by developing self-awareness to heal, grow and reach your potential.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or struggling emotionally? Do you feel a deep unhappiness or a sense of dread? Are you experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, or relational difficulties with others? Whether you're dealing with low self-esteem, chronic illness, living with neurodiversity, stress caring for others, trauma, abuse or working through life challenges, you've come to the right place. You are not alone. I hear you. It can feel a heavy burden impacting your mental health and well-being. Perhaps you have decided to face these issues, and wish for change by developing self-awareness to heal, grow and reach your potential.
023 8272 1183 View 023 8272 1183
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Dale Fewings
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Are you struggling in your relationships? Do you need support to work through your thoughts and emotions, or feeling like you just need somewhere to offload to someone who will really listen? I'm Dale. I'm a BACP registered integrative counsellor and I specialise in helping couples and individuals with relational and/or relationship issues, as well as a variety of common mental health issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. I offer face to face counselling to clients who come to my practice in central Eastleigh from the Winchester, Southampton and Eastleigh areas, and online across the UK.
Are you struggling in your relationships? Do you need support to work through your thoughts and emotions, or feeling like you just need somewhere to offload to someone who will really listen? I'm Dale. I'm a BACP registered integrative counsellor and I specialise in helping couples and individuals with relational and/or relationship issues, as well as a variety of common mental health issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. I offer face to face counselling to clients who come to my practice in central Eastleigh from the Winchester, Southampton and Eastleigh areas, and online across the UK.
023 8001 2327 View 023 8001 2327
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Psychology practice and wellbeing center
Psychologist, MSc
Serves Area
Are you in a space where you feel anxious, frustrated or depressed? Do you feel stuck or lost ? Are you letting fear or sadness keep you from moving forward? Do you find yourself feeling unfulfilled, unmotivated, held back in your relationships and pursuits in some way? Why wait to feel better? Take action and let's talk. Together we can find new ways of managing your difficulties, understand yourself better and live a more balanced and fulfilling life. Sometimes we need a little help to improve and advance onto the next step.
Are you in a space where you feel anxious, frustrated or depressed? Do you feel stuck or lost ? Are you letting fear or sadness keep you from moving forward? Do you find yourself feeling unfulfilled, unmotivated, held back in your relationships and pursuits in some way? Why wait to feel better? Take action and let's talk. Together we can find new ways of managing your difficulties, understand yourself better and live a more balanced and fulfilling life. Sometimes we need a little help to improve and advance onto the next step.
01329 759532 View 01329 759532
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Reflective Roots Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Whether you are thinking of having therapy for the first time or coming to therapy after some time away, welcome. I'm Vicki, a fully qualified and insured psychotherapeutic counsellor providing individual therapy to adults and young people (16+), within a warm, non judgmental and empathic environment.
Whether you are thinking of having therapy for the first time or coming to therapy after some time away, welcome. I'm Vicki, a fully qualified and insured psychotherapeutic counsellor providing individual therapy to adults and young people (16+), within a warm, non judgmental and empathic environment.
01962 587305 View 01962 587305
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Dr Claudia Copestake
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
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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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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Emotionally Focused Counsellors

Who is emotionally focused therapy for?

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.

Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?

People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.

What happens in emotionally focused therapy?

Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.

What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?

EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.