Suicidal Ideation Counselling in Southampton

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Reflective Time Counselling Service
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
I provide counselling for adults (18+) This is your space to openly discuss what’s on your mind and heart, including but not limited to: Addiction Challenges Anxiety & Depression Low self-esteem & Identity Crises Abuse & Trauma Aware Grief Suicidal thoughts, Suicidal Ideation Work-related issues Fear and Rejection Relationship Difficulties Substance misuse
Hello… I am Rossella, and welcome to Reflective Time Counselling. I am a compassionate and dedicated Person-Centred Psychotherapeutic Counsellor based in the Southampton Area and Online. I am committed to providing a grounded, empathetic, supportive, and non-judgemental space for individuals seeking healing and personal growth. Finding a therapist you trust is essential for an open and meaningful therapeutic relationship, and our initial session will allow us to explore whether my approach aligns with your needs.
I provide counselling for adults (18+) This is your space to openly discuss what’s on your mind and heart, including but not limited to: Addiction Challenges Anxiety & Depression Low self-esteem & Identity Crises Abuse & Trauma Aware Grief Suicidal thoughts, Suicidal Ideation Work-related issues Fear and Rejection Relationship Difficulties Substance misuse
Hello… I am Rossella, and welcome to Reflective Time Counselling. I am a compassionate and dedicated Person-Centred Psychotherapeutic Counsellor based in the Southampton Area and Online. I am committed to providing a grounded, empathetic, supportive, and non-judgemental space for individuals seeking healing and personal growth. Finding a therapist you trust is essential for an open and meaningful therapeutic relationship, and our initial session will allow us to explore whether my approach aligns with your needs.
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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.
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Graham Shavick
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Do you need help with relationship issues? Are you suffering from anxiety or depression? Are you struggling with stress in in your work or career? I provide a warm, caring, safe space for you to explore whatever you need. I also offer couples and family counselling, and coaching. Depending on what you need, we can work short term on specific issues, longer term in-depth psychotherapy, or coaching where I can help you achieve success and fulfillment in your personal or professional life. I also offer walk and talk therapy in the beautiful South Downs National Park. This option has proved popular with people of all ages.
Do you need help with relationship issues? Are you suffering from anxiety or depression? Are you struggling with stress in in your work or career? I provide a warm, caring, safe space for you to explore whatever you need. I also offer couples and family counselling, and coaching. Depending on what you need, we can work short term on specific issues, longer term in-depth psychotherapy, or coaching where I can help you achieve success and fulfillment in your personal or professional life. I also offer walk and talk therapy in the beautiful South Downs National Park. This option has proved popular with people of all ages.
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Nichola louise Knight
Counsellor, MBACP
My name is Nichola, I am a qualified Humanistic Gestalt Counsellor/Life Coach. You will see I am a very easy person to talk to. As a counsellor I realise that life brings with it for a lot of people, past and present problems which can have a knock on effect on your mental health. This then has an effect on both you, and on the relationships around you. I deal with a vast range of problems and mental health issues. Please whatever it is that has brought you here, I will work with you side by side so you can begin to challenge what ever it is that his going on for you today.
My name is Nichola, I am a qualified Humanistic Gestalt Counsellor/Life Coach. You will see I am a very easy person to talk to. As a counsellor I realise that life brings with it for a lot of people, past and present problems which can have a knock on effect on your mental health. This then has an effect on both you, and on the relationships around you. I deal with a vast range of problems and mental health issues. Please whatever it is that has brought you here, I will work with you side by side so you can begin to challenge what ever it is that his going on for you today.
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Donna Street
Psychotherapist, MBACP
As a Person-Centred Psychotherapist, I offer therapy to people who are at a point in their lives where they recognise a need for change, or that they feel something is not right, and want to discover what that is, I will support you on that journey. We will work through any issues together to make the changes you need to get your life back on track and feeling happier and fulfilled. I also work with couples, siblings, parent and child and friendships, managing these relationships, gaining a better understanding of each other when life has become difficult. If you have any questions please feel free to get in touch.
As a Person-Centred Psychotherapist, I offer therapy to people who are at a point in their lives where they recognise a need for change, or that they feel something is not right, and want to discover what that is, I will support you on that journey. We will work through any issues together to make the changes you need to get your life back on track and feeling happier and fulfilled. I also work with couples, siblings, parent and child and friendships, managing these relationships, gaining a better understanding of each other when life has become difficult. If you have any questions please feel free to get in touch.
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Bernadette Siobhan West
Counsellor, MBACP
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.
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.
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Sarah Willis
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Hello, I am Sarah. I am experienced in supporting individuals who feel overwhelmed by challenges in home life or work, as well as those navigating past traumas, late ADHD diagnoses, depression, or seeking personal growth. My approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual, providing a compassionate space for exploration and healing. I offer walk-and-talk therapy to those who prefer to be outside in nature.
Hello, I am Sarah. I am experienced in supporting individuals who feel overwhelmed by challenges in home life or work, as well as those navigating past traumas, late ADHD diagnoses, depression, or seeking personal growth. My approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual, providing a compassionate space for exploration and healing. I offer walk-and-talk therapy to those who prefer to be outside in nature.
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Doris Prugel-Bennett
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
You may experience problems in daily functioning, be it difficulties in private, intimate and/or work relationships, engaging in self-harming, symptoms of anxiety and/or depression, or have experienced physical or emotional trauma which continuously and seriously affect your life. Experiences from the past and lack of tools can cause emotional turmoil and stress. Purely being human and experiencing fears of the future can push people to their limits. You might have been given a mental health diagnosis and wish to actively be part of your recovery.
You may experience problems in daily functioning, be it difficulties in private, intimate and/or work relationships, engaging in self-harming, symptoms of anxiety and/or depression, or have experienced physical or emotional trauma which continuously and seriously affect your life. Experiences from the past and lack of tools can cause emotional turmoil and stress. Purely being human and experiencing fears of the future can push people to their limits. You might have been given a mental health diagnosis and wish to actively be part of your recovery.
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Gina Alpe
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi, I am an Integrative Relational Psychotherapist working online with individuals and couples (18+), supporting people in their self-discovery journey. I believe that past experiences impact how we are and relate in the present, and that is through relationships that we heal. I facilitate a safe and accepting space for us to build a genuine and trusting relationship to help you connect to your authentic self. I focus on nurturing your potential by exploring your feelings, needs, thoughts, and experiences to increase your self-awareness. I work holistically; I consider the mind, emotions, body, and spirit as a whole.
Hi, I am an Integrative Relational Psychotherapist working online with individuals and couples (18+), supporting people in their self-discovery journey. I believe that past experiences impact how we are and relate in the present, and that is through relationships that we heal. I facilitate a safe and accepting space for us to build a genuine and trusting relationship to help you connect to your authentic self. I focus on nurturing your potential by exploring your feelings, needs, thoughts, and experiences to increase your self-awareness. I work holistically; I consider the mind, emotions, body, and spirit as a whole.
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Julie Blandford
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
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.
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Dr Li-Faye Lim
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Do you keep coming back to the same problem, and struggle to get yourself out? Have you tried lots of different things and feel it’s time to reach out for professional help? Perhaps life has thrown challenge after challenge at you, and you are reaching your limit. Perhaps there has always been a problem you’ve suppressed, and you now feel it’s time to get help for it. Or you would like some time and space to explore your past. You could be seeking help for yourself, or it could be for a loved one or a child - they need help and you also want to know how to help them.
Do you keep coming back to the same problem, and struggle to get yourself out? Have you tried lots of different things and feel it’s time to reach out for professional help? Perhaps life has thrown challenge after challenge at you, and you are reaching your limit. Perhaps there has always been a problem you’ve suppressed, and you now feel it’s time to get help for it. Or you would like some time and space to explore your past. You could be seeking help for yourself, or it could be for a loved one or a child - they need help and you also want to know how to help them.
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Dr Nicky Evans
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Are worries keeping you up at night? stressed about bills, going to work or school? feeling low and not wanting to get out of bed in the mornings? Do you find yourself getting caught up in your thoughts, ruminating on past experiences, trying to create new ways to feel happy and less anxious, sad, angry; but it never works. Not leaving your home? Our mental health is key to us all living a fulfilled and enjoyable life, yet it is often spoken about less frequently than other areas of our lives. I offer you a safe space to talk about the difficulties you experience, work on improving your mental health and overall quality of life.
Are worries keeping you up at night? stressed about bills, going to work or school? feeling low and not wanting to get out of bed in the mornings? Do you find yourself getting caught up in your thoughts, ruminating on past experiences, trying to create new ways to feel happy and less anxious, sad, angry; but it never works. Not leaving your home? Our mental health is key to us all living a fulfilled and enjoyable life, yet it is often spoken about less frequently than other areas of our lives. I offer you a safe space to talk about the difficulties you experience, work on improving your mental health and overall quality of life.
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Marie Dakin
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Dealing with difficult life experiences and strained relationships can at times leave us feeling alone and disconnected. Feelings of anger, fear, anxiety, frustration or sadness all feel overwhelming. Working with a trained professional in a safe, non-judgmental environment can help you understand and process these experiences and emotions. Improving your relationships and making changes in your life.
Dealing with difficult life experiences and strained relationships can at times leave us feeling alone and disconnected. Feelings of anger, fear, anxiety, frustration or sadness all feel overwhelming. Working with a trained professional in a safe, non-judgmental environment can help you understand and process these experiences and emotions. Improving your relationships and making changes in your life.
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Kathryn Knight
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Online Only
When life feels overwhelming, confusing, or emotionally heavy, reaching out for support can be a meaningful first step. I work with adults and young people who may be navigating emotional, psychological, or relationship challenges, and who want a safe space to explore what’s happening beneath the surface. It’s completely natural to find it hard to open up to friends or family. Counselling offers a confidential, non‑judgemental environment where your feelings can be expressed freely and understood with care. Together, we can begin to untangle what’s troubling you, helping you find clarity, perspective, and a stronger sense of self.
When life feels overwhelming, confusing, or emotionally heavy, reaching out for support can be a meaningful first step. I work with adults and young people who may be navigating emotional, psychological, or relationship challenges, and who want a safe space to explore what’s happening beneath the surface. It’s completely natural to find it hard to open up to friends or family. Counselling offers a confidential, non‑judgemental environment where your feelings can be expressed freely and understood with care. Together, we can begin to untangle what’s troubling you, helping you find clarity, perspective, and a stronger sense of self.
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Maximillian Mustafa-Holzapfel
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I focus mostly on identity and intersectional experiences. My main areas of interest and knowledge are queer identities, gender identity (including cis, trans+, enby, and intersex), poly relationships, families with mixed ethnic and/or religious backgrounds, disability/illness (including hidden) and difficult parenting/parented relationships (including single parenting, and queer parenting). I am open to working with any kind of client, regardless of lifestyle, history, and past mistakes. Please see my website for more information and my inclusion statement. I work online only and my session fees range from £30 to £60 per session.
I focus mostly on identity and intersectional experiences. My main areas of interest and knowledge are queer identities, gender identity (including cis, trans+, enby, and intersex), poly relationships, families with mixed ethnic and/or religious backgrounds, disability/illness (including hidden) and difficult parenting/parented relationships (including single parenting, and queer parenting). I am open to working with any kind of client, regardless of lifestyle, history, and past mistakes. Please see my website for more information and my inclusion statement. I work online only and my session fees range from £30 to £60 per session.
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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.
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Leanne Keegan
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, perhaps struggling with anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, or a sense that something isn’t quite right. I work with adults over 18 who are facing challenges affecting their mental and emotional wellbeing. There is no one-size-fits-all in counselling, so sessions are tailored to your needs, preferences, and pace. Counselling provides a calm, supportive, and non-judgemental space to pause, feel heard, and explore your thoughts and feelings. Together, we can uncover insights, build self-awareness, and support greater clarity, self-acceptance, and understanding of self.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, perhaps struggling with anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, or a sense that something isn’t quite right. I work with adults over 18 who are facing challenges affecting their mental and emotional wellbeing. There is no one-size-fits-all in counselling, so sessions are tailored to your needs, preferences, and pace. Counselling provides a calm, supportive, and non-judgemental space to pause, feel heard, and explore your thoughts and feelings. Together, we can uncover insights, build self-awareness, and support greater clarity, self-acceptance, and understanding of self.
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Sam Brayshaw
Counsellor, MUKCP
We can all experience periods of anxiety or depression or just want to make changes in our lives in order to feel better. I offer a safe, confidential and compassionate space helping to explore change, emotional wellbeing, relationships and personal development in life.  I am a highly qualified and professionally trained psychotherapeutic counsellor. As a member of the BACP, UKCP and NCPS my education and practice meet the highest ethical standards that a client should expect from a practitioner. I have a particular interest in ADHD and recently completed training specifically to work with clients in this area.
We can all experience periods of anxiety or depression or just want to make changes in our lives in order to feel better. I offer a safe, confidential and compassionate space helping to explore change, emotional wellbeing, relationships and personal development in life.  I am a highly qualified and professionally trained psychotherapeutic counsellor. As a member of the BACP, UKCP and NCPS my education and practice meet the highest ethical standards that a client should expect from a practitioner. I have a particular interest in ADHD and recently completed training specifically to work with clients in this area.
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Liam Croucher
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
I work with individuals aged 18+ to achieve greater insight into & control of their lives, relationships & problems. By focusing on your experience together, we can promote lasting change in your life. I have experience working with issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, identity, culture & diversity, sexuality, relationships, trauma and loss & bereavement. My approach is based on authenticity & insight; through a relationship where we can both be honest, genuine & accepting, we can create a space where we can collaboratively examine what you experience & why so that you can make changes where you want to.
I work with individuals aged 18+ to achieve greater insight into & control of their lives, relationships & problems. By focusing on your experience together, we can promote lasting change in your life. I have experience working with issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, identity, culture & diversity, sexuality, relationships, trauma and loss & bereavement. My approach is based on authenticity & insight; through a relationship where we can both be honest, genuine & accepting, we can create a space where we can collaboratively examine what you experience & why so that you can make changes where you want to.
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Marlys Davis
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Children and young people often find it difficult to talk about feelings. Some children will act out these feelings, which can lead to some behaviours that are difficult to understand. Others might withdraw when faced with difficult feelings and become quiet and isolated. Adolescence can be a difficult time, full of anxiety, uncertainty and changes. Together, we will try to understand these feelings and what might be going on. Having an understanding of these feelings and knowing that having these feelings, good or bad, is ok and can be managed will help them feel more in control of their feelings and behaviour.
Children and young people often find it difficult to talk about feelings. Some children will act out these feelings, which can lead to some behaviours that are difficult to understand. Others might withdraw when faced with difficult feelings and become quiet and isolated. Adolescence can be a difficult time, full of anxiety, uncertainty and changes. Together, we will try to understand these feelings and what might be going on. Having an understanding of these feelings and knowing that having these feelings, good or bad, is ok and can be managed will help them feel more in control of their feelings and behaviour.
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Suicidal Ideation Counsellors

How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?

Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioural therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.

Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?

Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.

Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?

The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.