Counselling in St Albans
Vanessa Maier
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Whether you're seeking improved wellbeing, better tools to cope with stress, anxiety or depression, experiencing burnout or just ready to explore some changes that could bring you closer to the life you want to be living, Vanessa can support you in this process. Using an integrative approach resulting from over 6 years experience within various mental health settings, Vanessa now works with individuals experiencing both common and complex mental health difficulties. She has experience in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness and Creative methods and is trained in Process Oriented Psychotherapy.
Amy Engleman
Psychotherapist, MNCS Accred
Verified
Are you upset and overwhelmed by relationships, work situations, family issues? That sense of panic and over thinking where your body feels stressed & the anxiety rockets? Did something happen that you have not shared with anyone, or feel nobody ‘gets it’? Has it felt too big & yet needs sorting and resolving? It’s understandable to feel frustrated, anxious or angry. Dealing with those feelings while maintaining a family, job & ‘a busy life’ can feel like hard work. “There needs to be more to life” & “It needs to be better than this “ are often said. To feel free from the past, to build a confidence in yourself.
Marian Lupascu
Counsellor, PsychD
Do you feel drained by the heavy pressures of day-to-day life? Do you have deep-seated emotional issues that you are constantly struggling with? Are there past traumas that you still feel are holding you back? I can help you take your career to new heights, achieve a better work-life balance, or finally get over those emotional issues that have held you back for too long. My extensive experience in the field enables me to help my clients in clarifying their goals and taking the steps necessary to achieve them. My services are highly customised, so I tailor all of our sessions to your individual needs, mood and learning style.
Rukhsana Khan
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
I offer a safe and confidential space for you to talk openly about any issues which may be causing you distress or concern in your life. It is not unusual for people to feel depressed or anxious at some stage in their life. Sometimes this can be related to a particular life event, other times these feelings can seem to come from nowhere. These periods can feel never ending and intense and often result in leaving you feeling isolated, confused stuck and struggling. Working with individuals, young people and couples, I provide short term solution focused therapy as well as long term therapy for issues needing more exploration.
Justine Walsh
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Experiencing problems or difficulties can impact on our feelings, behaviour, relationships and ability to engage in learning and growing - children and young people are no different! Poor mental health can cause disruptions to a child’s life and without appropriate support it can stay with them throughout their adult life, affecting their long-term wellbeing and ability to reach their full potential. Sometimes it is difficult to speak to people we feel closest too, we don't want to upset or worry them. Counselling offers a child a regular, private safe space to express and explore any worries and difficult feelings.
Celia Jarvis
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
A warm welcome to you. I’m Celia and I work with women to strengthen their self-esteem. If you constantly feel ‘not good enough’, you’re afraid that life’s opportunities are passing you by or you’re stifled by the need to constantly people please, then self esteem counselling may be for you. We live in a high pressure world and many things can rock our self-esteem – a difficult childhood, a hurtful comment or a disappointing relationship. But self-esteem can be renewed and repaired. Many of my clients report feeling significantly better after completing our counselling sessions together.
Mosaic Counselling Services
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Welcome to Mosaic Counselling Services. We are a low cost counselling service run by professional and trainee counsellors. Our aim is to provide counselling services for a range of mental health issues to the local and surrounding communities within St Albans and Hertfordshire. We are here to provide affordable open ended therapy for anyone who needs counselling. At difficult times in our lives, a quiet, non-judgemental space with a counselling professional can offer a unique so important both for you and for those around you.
Nicki Raffo
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
I offer therapy to adults, young people, and couples. Counselling can help when we feel stuck, lost and overwhelmed and can’t find a way to make sense of those difficult feelings on our own. Speaking to someone who isn’t a friend or family member can help you to see a problem from a different perspective, without judgement or bias. You may be struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, stress, anger or loss. Perhaps you'd like to find the mental tools to help give you greater resilience and confidence. Or you could be looking for ways to manage conflict and improve communication within your personal relationships.
Pieter Willem Nel
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
In the 30 years since qualifying as a Clinical Psychologist, I have worked with people in both physical and mental health services I have substantial experience in helping and supporting children, young people, parents, adults, couples, families who are experiencing difficulties in life. I have a strong belief that people are inherently resilient and resourceful, and that with the right help and support people can overcome their problems and lead a happy and fulfilling life. In all my work I aim to help people to develop, restore or strengthen connections with those who are important in their lives.
Christina Johnson
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
I work with people who are navigating life’s ups and downs. Perhaps you’re managing change or feeling stuck, finding relationships difficult and wondering why, or you may be struggling with loss. It could be you’re finding the Covid-19 crisis has changed things and you want to explore what that means for you. Or maybe you don’t know what you’re feeling but you know something isn’t quite right.
Penny Glazebrook Counselling and Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych
Verified
If you have been struggling with anxiety and low mood that has affected your self esteem due to personal relationships or within your workplace. I can help you rebuild your life with renewed confidence in yourself and in your relationships with others.
Paul Workman
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
I am a Clinical Psychologist and Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) with experience working within Adult & Child and Adolescent Mental Health settings. My aim is to offer a compassionate and person-centred approach to support people to understand how their problems have come to be and collaboratively work together to find ways of resolving the issues that bring them to therapy.
Kevin Morgan
Psychotherapist, PhD, CPsychol
Verified
You may be going through a time of difficulty or distress. Or perhaps there is some dissatisfaction in your life and you have lost a sense of purpose or direction. My aim is to help you reflect on what is troubling you, help you to seek an understanding of what you are experiencing and work with you to explore what options there are at this difficult time.
Effie Molyva
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
I am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist with extensive experience supporting clients with anxiety and depression both in the NHS as well as privately. In my practice I work together with clients to offer support for a range of anxiety disorders including social anxiety, health anxiety, treatment of phobias, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Panic attacks, OCD and Generalised anxiety as well as difficulties with low mood. An area of particular interest for me is offering support to women and men who may struggle during the perinatal period. Having a baby is an exciting
Dr Aroshini Wijetunge
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
I work with people experiencing emotional and psychological difficulties. I have 20yrs+ clinical experience in the NHS & private settings. I work part-time providing Expert opinion in family and criminal proceedings. My training is in evidence-based psychological therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. I am able to integrate these models to embody a compassionate approach that is tailored to the individual. My specialist interest is in Schema Therapy, which is an integrative therapy that aims to treat personality & mental health concerns that do not always respond to other treatments.
Doug Hobson
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Struggling to concentrate or sleep due to worry? Avoiding going out because you are scared of what other's may think of you? Paralysed by panic attacks? Feeling trapped by intrusive thoughts? I may be able to help. I can help you break free of the symptoms of anxiety and low mood that are stopping you from living the life you want to live. As a qualified and registered Clinical Psychologist I have a wealth of experience working with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Depression and Health or Death anxiety.
Hayley Ryan
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified
If we never take a leap of faith then we never know. More significantly we remain stuck. I often talk to clients about the power of change. In my work I am for people to gain a greater understanding of who they really are. Whilst enabling them to explore their feelings, circumstances and relationships. The goal of our work together is to challenge any destructive patterns or behaviours and work towards positive active change. In the end this enables people to live a more fulfilling and calmer life.
Catherine Eason
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
I am a fully qualified Psychodynamic Counsellor and Psychotherapist working with adults. I have a special interest and experience in the stages of Early Adulthood and Pregnancy and Parenthood. We can all have times in our life when we experience emotional difficulties or situations we struggle to work through. Perhaps you are feeling anxious, tearful, low in mood or depressed. Perhaps you have noticed other changes in your mood or are simply 'not feeling right' at present. You may be aware of the cause of your distress or are otherwise confused about why you feel the way you do.
A T Curran
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Life can get complicated, confusing and a little frustrating at different times throughout our lives. Despite our best efforts to carry on coping with life on a day-to-day basis, there are times when seeking trained and experienced assistance to make sense of what has made us who we are can be extremely beneficial.
Juliet Grace
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified
Most of us want a sense of purpose, need meaning, and strive for balance and peace in our lives. My clients are often working through difficult and knotty issues which can evoke confusion, sadness and shame. If you are thinking about therapy you may be feeling sad, lost, confused, anxious, angry, depressed or overwhelmed. Or you may want to take a step back, reassess your life and start to live it differently. Whatever your situation I will work with you to help you reach an accommodation and understanding which helps you to move forwards with your life in a positive way.
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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
Some of the most common types of mental health providers in St Albans are psychologists, licensed counsellors, therapists, and psychotherapists, all of whom diagnose mental health conditions and provide individualised treatment.
Services offered, education, and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in St Albans then may specialise in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counselling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
Services offered, education, and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in St Albans then may specialise in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counselling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
How to find a specialist?
You can refine your search using the filters on this page. There are several categories you can filter by to find mental health professionals with the experience you are looking for. You may want to filter for CBT Psychologists in St Albans, or Child Psychologists in St Albans.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like St Albans psychologists specialising in EMDR.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like St Albans psychologists specialising in EMDR.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in St Albans specialise in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or counsellor who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
Can I afford counselling?
Yes. Most counsellors offer reasonable rates or will work on a sliding scale basis. Many accept health insurance. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the counsellor.