Counselling in Southampton
Are you seeking a space to unpack thoughts and feelings which feel hard to voice? Trying to find more capacity to understand and encounter yourself and others more deeply? Therapy offers a confidential space in which you can speak about your life’s journey, as well as what occupies your thoughts today. This can involve exploring the anxieties, relationships, dreams and experiences which are most significant for you. I practice psychoanalytic psychotherapy: this will not give you tools or advice - instead it will help you understand the parts of yourself which may feel hidden, troubling and confusing.
Are you seeking a space to unpack thoughts and feelings which feel hard to voice? Trying to find more capacity to understand and encounter yourself and others more deeply? Therapy offers a confidential space in which you can speak about your life’s journey, as well as what occupies your thoughts today. This can involve exploring the anxieties, relationships, dreams and experiences which are most significant for you. I practice psychoanalytic psychotherapy: this will not give you tools or advice - instead it will help you understand the parts of yourself which may feel hidden, troubling and confusing.
HY Counselling, Autism, ADHD and Neurodiversity
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Southampton SO19
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.
Hello and a warm welcome to you… How are you feeling right now? Perhaps a little anxious at taking your first steps to finding a counsellor. That’s completely normal. Well done for getting this far! Life can feel difficult at times but if you are struggling, you don’t have to face your worries alone. I believe that people have the ability to solve their own problems, but can sometimes feel stuck and need some help. My role is not to advise but to help you to see your own situation more clearly. We will work together to find the solutions that are right for you. Counselling could be the best gift you ever give yourself.
Hello and a warm welcome to you… How are you feeling right now? Perhaps a little anxious at taking your first steps to finding a counsellor. That’s completely normal. Well done for getting this far! Life can feel difficult at times but if you are struggling, you don’t have to face your worries alone. I believe that people have the ability to solve their own problems, but can sometimes feel stuck and need some help. My role is not to advise but to help you to see your own situation more clearly. We will work together to find the solutions that are right for you. Counselling could be the best gift you ever give yourself.
Hello, I'm Aimee, my style of counselling is warm, empathic and down to earth. Together we can explore a way forward for you. Maybe you have never had counselling before and but you are interested to know if it could help you? You might want someone to look at relationship patterns with you or have you got difficult anxious feelings? Maybe you are not sure what you want to change? Together we can explore what it is you need from therapy.
Hello, I'm Aimee, my style of counselling is warm, empathic and down to earth. Together we can explore a way forward for you. Maybe you have never had counselling before and but you are interested to know if it could help you? You might want someone to look at relationship patterns with you or have you got difficult anxious feelings? Maybe you are not sure what you want to change? Together we can explore what it is you need from therapy.
'It's ok not to be ok... Your issues, conflicts, feelings and emotions are always valid. Even if it seems like other people have experienced ‘worse’ or experienced the same and don’t feel affected by them. Even if what troubles you happened a long time ago, even if no one knows, your hurting is real and you deserve a space to talk about it. It isn’t desperate or needy or attention-seeking, it’s self-care and probably the bravest thing you’ll ever do...'
'It's ok not to be ok... Your issues, conflicts, feelings and emotions are always valid. Even if it seems like other people have experienced ‘worse’ or experienced the same and don’t feel affected by them. Even if what troubles you happened a long time ago, even if no one knows, your hurting is real and you deserve a space to talk about it. It isn’t desperate or needy or attention-seeking, it’s self-care and probably the bravest thing you’ll ever do...'
I am a fully registered psychotherapeutic counsellor whose approach to life and work is rooted in compassion and mutual respect. I believe passionately that everyone can benefit from empathetic, professional support, whether you're trying to improve your relationships, facing a life change or wanting to address past trauma. I have worked in the field of mental health and well-being for many years, in private practice, charitable counselling services and in statutory homeless, addiction and resettlement services. I take great joy from working with people from all backgrounds, getting to know their stories and strengths.
I am a fully registered psychotherapeutic counsellor whose approach to life and work is rooted in compassion and mutual respect. I believe passionately that everyone can benefit from empathetic, professional support, whether you're trying to improve your relationships, facing a life change or wanting to address past trauma. I have worked in the field of mental health and well-being for many years, in private practice, charitable counselling services and in statutory homeless, addiction and resettlement services. I take great joy from working with people from all backgrounds, getting to know their stories and strengths.
Sophia Armstrong
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Southampton SO20
Not accepting new clients
Struggle to make sense of things or finding it difficult to cope? Counselling can help you come to terms with things, and make real changes in your life. You may find it useful to come and talk if you are dealing with difficult emotional issues, relationship difficulties, or specific psychological or mental health problems. Therapy can help you to find clarity and balance in your life. That may be dealing with traumatic past events, learning to connect with others or helping you to understand yourself better and making positive choices for the future. It can be a relief to talk to someone and feel that they are listening.
Struggle to make sense of things or finding it difficult to cope? Counselling can help you come to terms with things, and make real changes in your life. You may find it useful to come and talk if you are dealing with difficult emotional issues, relationship difficulties, or specific psychological or mental health problems. Therapy can help you to find clarity and balance in your life. That may be dealing with traumatic past events, learning to connect with others or helping you to understand yourself better and making positive choices for the future. It can be a relief to talk to someone and feel that they are listening.
Hello, I’m Kate. I am a qualified Psychotherapist specialising in anxiety, depression and women's related issues. This encompasses many of the challenges we face today like societal pressures, career struggles, low self esteem, finding or maintaining meaningful, healthy relationships. I have wide experience with those who identify as women on varying journeys of motherhood, including fertility struggles or being childless by choice, birth trauma or PND, and all the heavy emotions that can accompany those journeys. We can explore the impact these have on your day-to-day life and navigate a way through to a place of empowerment.
Hello, I’m Kate. I am a qualified Psychotherapist specialising in anxiety, depression and women's related issues. This encompasses many of the challenges we face today like societal pressures, career struggles, low self esteem, finding or maintaining meaningful, healthy relationships. I have wide experience with those who identify as women on varying journeys of motherhood, including fertility struggles or being childless by choice, birth trauma or PND, and all the heavy emotions that can accompany those journeys. We can explore the impact these have on your day-to-day life and navigate a way through to a place of empowerment.
At Evolve Practice we compassionately deliver effective evidenced based psychological therapies to treat a range of disorders. Our highly experienced therapists will work collaboratively with you to understand your difficulties, creating a treatment plan that meets your specific needs.
At Evolve Practice we compassionately deliver effective evidenced based psychological therapies to treat a range of disorders. Our highly experienced therapists will work collaboratively with you to understand your difficulties, creating a treatment plan that meets your specific needs.
Andrew Christopher Wright
Psychotherapist, MRes, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Southampton SO14
Internationally recognised psychotherapist, trained in Goldsmiths College in 2002, who has worked in London, Singapore, and Dubai. Has been published in a peer-reviewed journal looking at strategies to assist with communication and emotional regulation. We all know what it's like to feel stuck for ideas or be unable to express ourselves. It can be frustrating, but creative approaches can help us be more open to different ideas and perspectives. I provide innovative and effective solutions to life's challenges in a safe place, empowering people to become more confident, move forward thinking, and be kinder to themselves.
Internationally recognised psychotherapist, trained in Goldsmiths College in 2002, who has worked in London, Singapore, and Dubai. Has been published in a peer-reviewed journal looking at strategies to assist with communication and emotional regulation. We all know what it's like to feel stuck for ideas or be unable to express ourselves. It can be frustrating, but creative approaches can help us be more open to different ideas and perspectives. I provide innovative and effective solutions to life's challenges in a safe place, empowering people to become more confident, move forward thinking, and be kinder to themselves.
Hello and welcome. My name is Andin, and the name of my practice is About the Process Therapy. Are you struggling to process your emotions? Overwhelmed by life challenges? Or perhaps you just don’t know how to connect with your inner peace. It is okay to not be okay. Trust that the therapeutic process can help you navigate towards self-actualisation. I adopt a client-centred approach and as an integrative counsellor, I draw from a blend of therapeutic lenses, tailored to suit your needs. Our work together consists of me facilitating the environment for you to discover the solutions that reside within yourself.
Hello and welcome. My name is Andin, and the name of my practice is About the Process Therapy. Are you struggling to process your emotions? Overwhelmed by life challenges? Or perhaps you just don’t know how to connect with your inner peace. It is okay to not be okay. Trust that the therapeutic process can help you navigate towards self-actualisation. I adopt a client-centred approach and as an integrative counsellor, I draw from a blend of therapeutic lenses, tailored to suit your needs. Our work together consists of me facilitating the environment for you to discover the solutions that reside within yourself.
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Thank you for viewing my profile, I'm Sarah! Feeling lost? Stuck? Anxious? Depressed? Experienced a bereavement or trauma? Lowself-esteem? I aim to provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space for you to speak freely. I passionately believe, that having someone who cares and holds hope for you in a safe place, is unique and allows for growth and healing. I'm a fully qualified Humanistic Counsellor and believe that you have the inner resources to thrive. I hope to facilitate you to connect with yourself and desires. I believe that self-awareness provides the tools for us to meet our own needs. Free initial call offered!
Thank you for viewing my profile, I'm Sarah! Feeling lost? Stuck? Anxious? Depressed? Experienced a bereavement or trauma? Lowself-esteem? I aim to provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space for you to speak freely. I passionately believe, that having someone who cares and holds hope for you in a safe place, is unique and allows for growth and healing. I'm a fully qualified Humanistic Counsellor and believe that you have the inner resources to thrive. I hope to facilitate you to connect with yourself and desires. I believe that self-awareness provides the tools for us to meet our own needs. Free initial call offered!
Firstly, well done for finding the courage to reach out for help and taking that first step which is crucial for transforming your life. Although challenges are an unavoidable part of our existence, we are often overwhelmed by them and psychologically unequipped to deal with what life throws at us. However, in that hardship there is always an opportunity for growth and healing, which I have experienced myself. As a result, I developed a great passion for helping others to find their way forward, and for the last 13 years have provided clients with various forms of support of which counselling has proved to be the most rewarding.
Firstly, well done for finding the courage to reach out for help and taking that first step which is crucial for transforming your life. Although challenges are an unavoidable part of our existence, we are often overwhelmed by them and psychologically unequipped to deal with what life throws at us. However, in that hardship there is always an opportunity for growth and healing, which I have experienced myself. As a result, I developed a great passion for helping others to find their way forward, and for the last 13 years have provided clients with various forms of support of which counselling has proved to be the most rewarding.
Mind Matters Online Therapy with Mia Muscat
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Southampton SO14 (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.
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.
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.
Constantly feeling tired & empty. Feeling no interest in anything. Can't dig yourself out of your depression and feel guilty for that. Believing that you are broken, worthless, and will never get out of this. You feel like a burden to the people around you and try to hide your depression. You feel lonely. IMAGINE a life that feels motivated and happy, that depression no longer dominates. Problems no longer stress you out like they used to, but are challenges that you feel motivated to find your way out of. You can see yourself BECOMing a better version of yourself.
Constantly feeling tired & empty. Feeling no interest in anything. Can't dig yourself out of your depression and feel guilty for that. Believing that you are broken, worthless, and will never get out of this. You feel like a burden to the people around you and try to hide your depression. You feel lonely. IMAGINE a life that feels motivated and happy, that depression no longer dominates. Problems no longer stress you out like they used to, but are challenges that you feel motivated to find your way out of. You can see yourself BECOMing a better version of yourself.
Do you walk on eggshells in certain relationships? Do you struggle to say no or set boundaries. Do you feel like your reality is being questioned? Have you been in a relationship that has been verbally abusive? Do you not have control of your finances, or personal decision making? Do conversations sound like they are 'crazy making' or going in circles. Sometimes we feel like we have lost ourselves in our relationships. Or we have experienced significant psychological abuse in the past. I help people make sense of their experiences in a safe and nurturing environment. You are not alone and can improve your life.
Do you walk on eggshells in certain relationships? Do you struggle to say no or set boundaries. Do you feel like your reality is being questioned? Have you been in a relationship that has been verbally abusive? Do you not have control of your finances, or personal decision making? Do conversations sound like they are 'crazy making' or going in circles. Sometimes we feel like we have lost ourselves in our relationships. Or we have experienced significant psychological abuse in the past. I help people make sense of their experiences in a safe and nurturing environment. You are not alone and can improve your life.
INITIAL CONSULTATION! For individuals, couples, and adolescents. Relationship Specialist, Experienced Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Supervisor and Mindfulness Coach. I coach the leadership team at the NHS and previously a therapist with the NHS, Relate, and CAMHS. Based at The Friarsgate GP Surgery and my home practice counselling for a range of issues including anxiety, relationship issues, low self esteem, abuse, trauma, bereavement, depression, addictions, infertility and have many years experience. I offer a confidential safe, trusting environment for you to explore your issues and find a way forward.
INITIAL CONSULTATION! For individuals, couples, and adolescents. Relationship Specialist, Experienced Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Supervisor and Mindfulness Coach. I coach the leadership team at the NHS and previously a therapist with the NHS, Relate, and CAMHS. Based at The Friarsgate GP Surgery and my home practice counselling for a range of issues including anxiety, relationship issues, low self esteem, abuse, trauma, bereavement, depression, addictions, infertility and have many years experience. I offer a confidential safe, trusting environment for you to explore your issues and find a way forward.
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.
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Number of Counsellors in Southampton
200+
Average cost per session
£60
Counsellors in Southampton who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 85% | Depression |
| 84% | Self Esteem |
| 82% | Stress |
| 76% | Relationship Issues |
| 68% | Bereavement |
| 65% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 57% | Aviva |
| 55% | AXA PPP |
| 51% | Vitality |
How Counsellors in Southampton see their clients
| 86% | In Person and Online | |
| 14% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 83% | Female | |
| 16% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |