Geriatric Counselling in St Albans

Alison Ryan
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, miserable or unable to live the life you want? It can be difficult to make positive changes sometimes. You know you would like things to be different, but it's hard to know where to start. I offer a warm, compassionate, and open approach to understand what you would like to be different. and what is keeping things stuck. Working together with you, I use a range of evidence based approaches to help you move forwards in living the life you want.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, miserable or unable to live the life you want? It can be difficult to make positive changes sometimes. You know you would like things to be different, but it's hard to know where to start. I offer a warm, compassionate, and open approach to understand what you would like to be different. and what is keeping things stuck. Working together with you, I use a range of evidence based approaches to help you move forwards in living the life you want.
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Lisa Claire Rodger
Psychotherapist, PNCPS Acc.
3 Endorsed
Waitlist for new clients
We all experience challenges and difficult times in our lives. Do you feel like nobody understands you or knows what you are going through? It can feel isolating and lonely. But you are not alone! I am an experienced and qualified therapist, providing a safe space where together we can explore what is troubling you and make sense of it - giving you the time and space to reflect on your needs. I can help you to recognise what strengthens you and what weakens you, enabling you to make positive changes. I encourage self-compassion and self-reflection; the most important relationship you will ever have is the one you have with yourself
We all experience challenges and difficult times in our lives. Do you feel like nobody understands you or knows what you are going through? It can feel isolating and lonely. But you are not alone! I am an experienced and qualified therapist, providing a safe space where together we can explore what is troubling you and make sense of it - giving you the time and space to reflect on your needs. I can help you to recognise what strengthens you and what weakens you, enabling you to make positive changes. I encourage self-compassion and self-reflection; the most important relationship you will ever have is the one you have with yourself
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Mandy Williams
Psychotherapist, MBACP
I am a fully qualified and experienced Integrative Psychotherapist/Counsellor offering individual or couples therapy face to face or online, I am also a counselling supervisor. Taking the first steps to access counselling may feel a little overwhelming but this can lead to increased self esteem and knowledge, better relationships with loved ones and a greater quality of life. I offer a safe, warm and comfortable environment to work together to explore what may be going on for you and discover opportunities for change.
I am a fully qualified and experienced Integrative Psychotherapist/Counsellor offering individual or couples therapy face to face or online, I am also a counselling supervisor. Taking the first steps to access counselling may feel a little overwhelming but this can lead to increased self esteem and knowledge, better relationships with loved ones and a greater quality of life. I offer a safe, warm and comfortable environment to work together to explore what may be going on for you and discover opportunities for change.
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Bernie Wooder
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
Online Only
My focus is to truly understand your problem and we work together as a team to get the results you need to move you from where you are now to where you want to be. To do that I use my 34 years of professional experience to help you get peace of mind. Formerly of Harley Street I am a qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor registered with the UKCP. I have also counselled and trained therapists at Guys Hospital, London.
My focus is to truly understand your problem and we work together as a team to get the results you need to move you from where you are now to where you want to be. To do that I use my 34 years of professional experience to help you get peace of mind. Formerly of Harley Street I am a qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor registered with the UKCP. I have also counselled and trained therapists at Guys Hospital, London.
020 3974 2065 View 020 3974 2065
Anna-Maia Templeton
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Sometimes life becomes hard and we can become stuck in some difficult feelings. Led by you and working at your pace we will gently hold and explore any issues and difficulties you may be experiencing in your life. My hope is that in offering you my empathy, warmth, and acceptance you will feel that nothing is too small, too big or too awful to talk about. My counselling is person-centred, focusing on the belief that if we are given empathy and unconditional positive regard within an accepting and transparent therapeutic relationship, we all have a tendency towards growth and a capacity to flourish.
Sometimes life becomes hard and we can become stuck in some difficult feelings. Led by you and working at your pace we will gently hold and explore any issues and difficulties you may be experiencing in your life. My hope is that in offering you my empathy, warmth, and acceptance you will feel that nothing is too small, too big or too awful to talk about. My counselling is person-centred, focusing on the belief that if we are given empathy and unconditional positive regard within an accepting and transparent therapeutic relationship, we all have a tendency towards growth and a capacity to flourish.
01442 503436 View 01442 503436
Hazel Huismans
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Therapy for Life Changes, Grief & Relationships. Many people come to therapy during periods of change or uncertainty. A relationship may have ended, work may feel overwhelming, or a loss may have altered the shape of life. Others arrive with a quieter sense that something no longer feels right. I work with adults navigating experiences such as relationship difficulties, grief, family changes, career transitions and questions about identity or direction. Therapy offers a thoughtful and supportive space to reflect on these experiences, understand emotional patterns and reconnect with a clearer sense of self.
Therapy for Life Changes, Grief & Relationships. Many people come to therapy during periods of change or uncertainty. A relationship may have ended, work may feel overwhelming, or a loss may have altered the shape of life. Others arrive with a quieter sense that something no longer feels right. I work with adults navigating experiences such as relationship difficulties, grief, family changes, career transitions and questions about identity or direction. Therapy offers a thoughtful and supportive space to reflect on these experiences, understand emotional patterns and reconnect with a clearer sense of self.
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Dr Jaime Jonsson
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Immediate Availability, UK wide. Welcome and thank you for visiting the information about my online private practice. I, alongside a team of consultant clinical psychologists, have many years experience in a range of areas including adult mental health, Autism, ADHD Assessments and treatment, anxiety, depression, trauma. We also work with couples and families & children. All of our colleagues are hand picked for specialist training and friendliness. We are here to help you with whatever arises in your life, big or small, long term or short term. Welcome! We offer 15 minute free consultations that you can book on the website.
Immediate Availability, UK wide. Welcome and thank you for visiting the information about my online private practice. I, alongside a team of consultant clinical psychologists, have many years experience in a range of areas including adult mental health, Autism, ADHD Assessments and treatment, anxiety, depression, trauma. We also work with couples and families & children. All of our colleagues are hand picked for specialist training and friendliness. We are here to help you with whatever arises in your life, big or small, long term or short term. Welcome! We offer 15 minute free consultations that you can book on the website.
07860 599122 View 07860 599122
Nicola Salisbury
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello I'm Nicola, a qualified counsellor working with both adults and teenagers from all walks of life. My integrative training allows me to tailor my therapeutic approach to suit your needs at the time of contacting me, whether that be to listen to your story and sit with you in your pain or work with you to make positive changes to your life... or something in between. I can offer you a safe and confidential space for you to be heard without judgement or expectation. Your presenting issues might be anxiety, depression, a relationship breakdown, a bereavement, low self-esteem, difficulty coping with change and uncertainty or more.
Hello I'm Nicola, a qualified counsellor working with both adults and teenagers from all walks of life. My integrative training allows me to tailor my therapeutic approach to suit your needs at the time of contacting me, whether that be to listen to your story and sit with you in your pain or work with you to make positive changes to your life... or something in between. I can offer you a safe and confidential space for you to be heard without judgement or expectation. Your presenting issues might be anxiety, depression, a relationship breakdown, a bereavement, low self-esteem, difficulty coping with change and uncertainty or more.
01442 979679 View 01442 979679
Valley Counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Problems are personal, bereavement, depression, stress, relationship breakdowns and anxiety can all feel unbearable and isolating. The reasons for seeking counselling or psychotherapy are as unique and varied as we are. Sometimes we have an idea of what is annoying or upsetting us. Sometimes we struggle to understand issues that darken our days. We might enter a cycle of blame or self-loathing in which we get lost, finding it difficult to move forwards in our lives.
Problems are personal, bereavement, depression, stress, relationship breakdowns and anxiety can all feel unbearable and isolating. The reasons for seeking counselling or psychotherapy are as unique and varied as we are. Sometimes we have an idea of what is annoying or upsetting us. Sometimes we struggle to understand issues that darken our days. We might enter a cycle of blame or self-loathing in which we get lost, finding it difficult to move forwards in our lives.
01727 638101 View 01727 638101
Mariette Bothma
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Do you struggle with your emotions? Or are you struggling in your relationships, whether this is at work, or in your personal life? Or maybe you have experienced a trauma that you have not worked through? Or perhaps you suffer from depression or an anxiety disorder? I offer a safe and compassionate space, where you can contemplate all of these difficulties and reach a deeper understanding of yourself, as well as develop strategies to manage your difficulties. In working with me, you will also be helped to feel more anchored to your values and how you want to show up in your life.
Do you struggle with your emotions? Or are you struggling in your relationships, whether this is at work, or in your personal life? Or maybe you have experienced a trauma that you have not worked through? Or perhaps you suffer from depression or an anxiety disorder? I offer a safe and compassionate space, where you can contemplate all of these difficulties and reach a deeper understanding of yourself, as well as develop strategies to manage your difficulties. In working with me, you will also be helped to feel more anchored to your values and how you want to show up in your life.
01438 584573 View 01438 584573
Hitchin & Welwyn Psychotherapy Practice
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
Hello and welcome to my profile. I am a qualified and experienced Psychotherapist and Counsellor.  I work with a range of issues such as: anxiety and depression, trauma, self-harm, addiction, relationship and family issues, stress and self-esteem, sexuality and emotional issues, issues with self image.
Hello and welcome to my profile. I am a qualified and experienced Psychotherapist and Counsellor.  I work with a range of issues such as: anxiety and depression, trauma, self-harm, addiction, relationship and family issues, stress and self-esteem, sexuality and emotional issues, issues with self image.
01462 547045 View 01462 547045

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FAQ - About Geriatric Therapy
What can a geriatric psychologist help with?
Geriatric therapists specialise in the cognitive and neurological challenges that often accompany aging, including dementia, memory loss, and age-related cognitive decline. They also address the psychological conditions that frequently co-occur with these issues, such as depression, anxiety, and grief. Geriatric therapists and psychologists are trained to assess cognitive functioning, identify symptoms that may warrant further evaluation, and conduct or refer for formal neurological assessment when needed. In many cases, geriatric therapists also work closely with medical doctors to manage a client's overall health, and they may support caregivers and family members navigating the demands of caring for an aging loved one.

Why might someone seek a geriatric psychologist?
Someone might seek a geriatric therapist when they or a loved one begins experiencing cognitive or neurological changes and is unsure whether those changes are a normal part of aging or something that requires clinical attention. A geriatric therapist can help connect families with appropriate next steps. They are also commonly sought following a new diagnosis, when clients and families are working to understand what that diagnosis means practically and emotionally, and what to expect as a condition progresses. When seeking a therapist, it can be helpful to consider whether a clinician with a stronger psychotherapy focus or one with more of a social work orientation, who can help connect clients with assisted living or medical resources, would be the better fit.

What type of therapy might a geriatric therapists specialise in?
Geriatric therapist often combine psychotherapy with psychoeducation, helping clients and their families understand cognitive and neurological conditions and what to expect as they progress. For clients experiencing anxiety or depression alongside cognitive decline, therapists may draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or mindfulness-based approaches. For clients with dementia specifically, therapists may be trained in specialised modalities such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), which is designed to preserve cognitive functioning.

Can geriatric psychologists help people who suffer from dementia?
Yes, and this is a core area of geriatric psychology. Therapists specialising in dementia can work directly with clients on memory loss and cognitive functioning, while also addressing conditions that commonly co-occur, such as depression and anxiety. They can provide caregivers with objective assessments of a client's functioning and disease progression, and are typically well-versed in community resources available to dementia patients and their families.