Neuro-Linguistic (NLP) Counselling in St Albans
Is life feeling tough at the moment? Is everyday feeling the same . .. are you just getting up and pushing through? Do you feel you are not good enough, and compare yourself to others?
Are you worried about world events and how they may impact you?
We can work on your overwhelm, figure out what is beneath it all and why you are feeling this way. We can work on how you would like your life to look and what is stopping it from feeling ok now. We'll work totally in the present or we can look back at your past to see if patterns are emerging and triggering you.
I can help you unpick all of this at your own pace and in confidence.
Is life feeling tough at the moment? Is everyday feeling the same . .. are you just getting up and pushing through? Do you feel you are not good enough, and compare yourself to others?
Are you worried about world events and how they may impact you?
We can work on your overwhelm, figure out what is beneath it all and why you are feeling this way. We can work on how you would like your life to look and what is stopping it from feeling ok now. We'll work totally in the present or we can look back at your past to see if patterns are emerging and triggering you.
I can help you unpick all of this at your own pace and in confidence.
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.
I offer a warm, non-judgemental space to support you in managing life’s challenges and assist you on your path of wellbeing. You may be feeling anxious or you may be experiencing stress, depression, overwhelm or even be in crisis. You may be having relationship difficulties, health issues or experiencing low self-esteem. Or you may be feeling stuck and uncertain of how to move forward. If so counselling can support you by providing a safe and private space that is your time, a time just for you to explore your thoughts and feelings, reflect and find some understanding, peace and calm.
I offer a warm, non-judgemental space to support you in managing life’s challenges and assist you on your path of wellbeing. You may be feeling anxious or you may be experiencing stress, depression, overwhelm or even be in crisis. You may be having relationship difficulties, health issues or experiencing low self-esteem. Or you may be feeling stuck and uncertain of how to move forward. If so counselling can support you by providing a safe and private space that is your time, a time just for you to explore your thoughts and feelings, reflect and find some understanding, peace and calm.
Lots of profiles aren't there? The paradox of choice sets in; how do I choose the right person? IS there a right person? And what even is therapy anyway? My approach is collaborative, active, and holistic. I offer a reliable, confidential and non-judgmental space to help you, your inner thoughts and feelings and support you in times of transition, distress and emotional need. We all have the right to be heard and seen, sometimes we can get stuck along the journey of life and encounter challenging thoughts and emotions. Experience the freedom of living authentically, a life of meaning and joy...
Lots of profiles aren't there? The paradox of choice sets in; how do I choose the right person? IS there a right person? And what even is therapy anyway? My approach is collaborative, active, and holistic. I offer a reliable, confidential and non-judgmental space to help you, your inner thoughts and feelings and support you in times of transition, distress and emotional need. We all have the right to be heard and seen, sometimes we can get stuck along the journey of life and encounter challenging thoughts and emotions. Experience the freedom of living authentically, a life of meaning and joy...
Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
This time of the year can be a struggle and a challenging time for many of us for so many reasons; it can remind us of loss or we can have difficulty connecting with family or friends. I offer a professional counselling service for Teenagers and Adults in Hertfordshire (Radlett), working in person or online/phone sessions. I have a certified therapy dog (Labrador) to assist in sessions if you would like. Working with children and parents in schools for 20 year, specialising in neurodiversity and SEND, I hold an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Checking Service) Certificate.
This time of the year can be a struggle and a challenging time for many of us for so many reasons; it can remind us of loss or we can have difficulty connecting with family or friends. I offer a professional counselling service for Teenagers and Adults in Hertfordshire (Radlett), working in person or online/phone sessions. I have a certified therapy dog (Labrador) to assist in sessions if you would like. Working with children and parents in schools for 20 year, specialising in neurodiversity and SEND, I hold an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Checking Service) Certificate.
I know that it can be daunting reaching out for help and that many people never do reach out, perhaps because they are the strong ones who are supporting everyone else around them so their needs are at the bottom of the long list of things to do and people to look after. Please know that you are important too. If you're feeling troubled, I'm here to listen without judgement and I can help and support you to work towards feeling better. Remember there is always hope. I can be flexible with appointments and if you don't have time to come and see me in person and don't like the idea of zoom/facetime, we can do telephone sessions.
I know that it can be daunting reaching out for help and that many people never do reach out, perhaps because they are the strong ones who are supporting everyone else around them so their needs are at the bottom of the long list of things to do and people to look after. Please know that you are important too. If you're feeling troubled, I'm here to listen without judgement and I can help and support you to work towards feeling better. Remember there is always hope. I can be flexible with appointments and if you don't have time to come and see me in person and don't like the idea of zoom/facetime, we can do telephone sessions.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck can be exhausting. I offer a safe, confidential space to explore your thoughts and emotions, make sense of your experiences, and find ways to cope. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels comfortable, helping you build resilience, clarity, and confidence. You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck can be exhausting. I offer a safe, confidential space to explore your thoughts and emotions, make sense of your experiences, and find ways to cope. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels comfortable, helping you build resilience, clarity, and confidence. You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone.
Hi, I’m Isobel - a warm, direct and down-to-earth therapist offering a space where you can feel truly heard.
I work with both individuals and couples, supporting people through a wide range of challenges — including anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, trauma, and self-defeating patterns.
I'm also experienced working with neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD, autism, or traits. Whether you’re exploring a recent diagnosis, struggling with masking, burnout, or executive functioning, therapy can help you make sense of your experience and develop more self-compassion and clarity.
Hi, I’m Isobel - a warm, direct and down-to-earth therapist offering a space where you can feel truly heard.
I work with both individuals and couples, supporting people through a wide range of challenges — including anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, trauma, and self-defeating patterns.
I'm also experienced working with neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD, autism, or traits. Whether you’re exploring a recent diagnosis, struggling with masking, burnout, or executive functioning, therapy can help you make sense of your experience and develop more self-compassion and clarity.
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Reaching out for help is the first step for change.
My role is to provide you with a trusting, non-judgemental and safe space in order to explore your emotions and difficulties by expressing your thoughts and feelings.
I believe in the creation of a close and authentic therapeutic bond between me and my clients in order to build together a therapeutic alliance, which is the key to any real change.
I do this in different ways by using the techniques that I have learnt, selecting the one that best suits your case in your journey.
Reaching out for help is the first step for change.
My role is to provide you with a trusting, non-judgemental and safe space in order to explore your emotions and difficulties by expressing your thoughts and feelings.
I believe in the creation of a close and authentic therapeutic bond between me and my clients in order to build together a therapeutic alliance, which is the key to any real change.
I do this in different ways by using the techniques that I have learnt, selecting the one that best suits your case in your journey.
I support children, teens and adults experiencing anxiety, stress, sleep difficulties, emotional overwhelm, low confidence and self-esteem difficulties through online therapy in English and Polish.
My approach combines psychotherapy, Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy, CBT-informed techniques and trauma-informed care to help you feel calmer, sleep better and respond to stress in healthier ways. Therapy should feel supportive, safe and practical, helping you better understand yourself while building meaningful steps towards positive change.
I support children, teens and adults experiencing anxiety, stress, sleep difficulties, emotional overwhelm, low confidence and self-esteem difficulties through online therapy in English and Polish.
My approach combines psychotherapy, Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy, CBT-informed techniques and trauma-informed care to help you feel calmer, sleep better and respond to stress in healthier ways. Therapy should feel supportive, safe and practical, helping you better understand yourself while building meaningful steps towards positive change.
I have worked within an NHS practice and a secondary school for a number of years. This means that my clients have been adults, teenagers and children of different ages, backgrounds, and faiths. As an integrative counsellor I offer short-term and long-term counselling. I support the restoring of positive mental health by using a range of traditional models and creative techniques tailored specifically to each individual client's need. Because I appreciate how daunting it can be meeting a stranger, I offer an initial session at £35, so that my client and I can meet and experience a positive start to therapy. Further sessions are £55
I have worked within an NHS practice and a secondary school for a number of years. This means that my clients have been adults, teenagers and children of different ages, backgrounds, and faiths. As an integrative counsellor I offer short-term and long-term counselling. I support the restoring of positive mental health by using a range of traditional models and creative techniques tailored specifically to each individual client's need. Because I appreciate how daunting it can be meeting a stranger, I offer an initial session at £35, so that my client and I can meet and experience a positive start to therapy. Further sessions are £55
I have 40 years of experience helping people understand themselves more deeply, heal from trauma, and build healthier ways of living and relating. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in trauma‑informed practice. I work gently but effectively, helping you make sense of what’s happening inside you — not just at the surface level, but in the deeper emotional and subconscious patterns that shape how you think, feel, and behave. I offer on-line and in-person sessions to work through a wide range of concerns
I have 40 years of experience helping people understand themselves more deeply, heal from trauma, and build healthier ways of living and relating. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in trauma‑informed practice. I work gently but effectively, helping you make sense of what’s happening inside you — not just at the surface level, but in the deeper emotional and subconscious patterns that shape how you think, feel, and behave. I offer on-line and in-person sessions to work through a wide range of concerns
Hi, I’m Sarah. I’m an integrative counsellor and coach. I am neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, ENM and a trans ally. I specialise in supporting people with abuse, addiction, anxiety, BDSM, compulsions, depression, EUPD, identity issues, kink, neurodivergence, relationships, self-harm/ suicidal ideation, stress, sexuality, sex/intimacy, taboos and trauma.
I work intuitively, getting to know you and your story and what you need. I care about understanding your perspective and seeing you as an individual. I will give you a space to slow down, escape from external pressures and sit with uncertainty.
Hi, I’m Sarah. I’m an integrative counsellor and coach. I am neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, ENM and a trans ally. I specialise in supporting people with abuse, addiction, anxiety, BDSM, compulsions, depression, EUPD, identity issues, kink, neurodivergence, relationships, self-harm/ suicidal ideation, stress, sexuality, sex/intimacy, taboos and trauma.
I work intuitively, getting to know you and your story and what you need. I care about understanding your perspective and seeing you as an individual. I will give you a space to slow down, escape from external pressures and sit with uncertainty.
I work with people living through loss — not only bereavement, but the quieter, often unspoken losses that come with relationship endings and life or career transitions, especially when life no longer feels like it fits. Grief doesn’t always look how people expect. Loss can be the sense that everyone else has carried on while you feel caught somewhere in between who you were, who you are now and the future you imagined. My work sits alongside you in that space, to help you make sense of what has changed and how it’s living in you now. What tends to happen over time isn’t that the loss disappears, but that it becomes more understood.
I work with people living through loss — not only bereavement, but the quieter, often unspoken losses that come with relationship endings and life or career transitions, especially when life no longer feels like it fits. Grief doesn’t always look how people expect. Loss can be the sense that everyone else has carried on while you feel caught somewhere in between who you were, who you are now and the future you imagined. My work sits alongside you in that space, to help you make sense of what has changed and how it’s living in you now. What tends to happen over time isn’t that the loss disappears, but that it becomes more understood.
You’ve felt it, the tight knot in your chest, the looping thoughts, trauma whispering “danger” when you’re safe. Depression’s heavy fog stealing your mornings.Nights when your body refuses to rest because your nervous system is locked in alert. You’ve tried the pills.They mute the pain but don’t fix the wiring and you already sense they’re quietly costing you years of life.
What if it could all change naturally and permanently? Imagine your nervous system calming and growing stronger.Old subconscious patterns dissolving.Your reflexes rewired for joy instead of fear, not to flinch at shadows, but to reach for presence & life itself.
You’ve felt it, the tight knot in your chest, the looping thoughts, trauma whispering “danger” when you’re safe. Depression’s heavy fog stealing your mornings.Nights when your body refuses to rest because your nervous system is locked in alert. You’ve tried the pills.They mute the pain but don’t fix the wiring and you already sense they’re quietly costing you years of life.
What if it could all change naturally and permanently? Imagine your nervous system calming and growing stronger.Old subconscious patterns dissolving.Your reflexes rewired for joy instead of fear, not to flinch at shadows, but to reach for presence & life itself.
There comes a moment when holding it all together begins to feel too heavy. When the anxiety won’t settle, the mind won’t quiet, and sleep no longer offers rest. You might find yourself asking: Is this it? Why do I feel this way? Whether you’re navigating a season of change, carrying invisible burdens, or simply longing for peace, therapy offers a space to pause and breathe. Together, we’ll begin to make sense of things, gently, honestly, and at your pace. For those who wish, I also offer a faith-informed space where we can explore how your spiritual life and psychological wellbeing connect, with gentleness, respect, and depth.
There comes a moment when holding it all together begins to feel too heavy. When the anxiety won’t settle, the mind won’t quiet, and sleep no longer offers rest. You might find yourself asking: Is this it? Why do I feel this way? Whether you’re navigating a season of change, carrying invisible burdens, or simply longing for peace, therapy offers a space to pause and breathe. Together, we’ll begin to make sense of things, gently, honestly, and at your pace. For those who wish, I also offer a faith-informed space where we can explore how your spiritual life and psychological wellbeing connect, with gentleness, respect, and depth.
My direction towards self-development has exposed me to deep & wonderful values. I now understand that feelings don’t need to be avoided or feared, they just are. I know people are all inherently creative & given the right environment of empathy, non-judgmental & unconditional positive regard everyone can find their way.
My direction towards self-development has exposed me to deep & wonderful values. I now understand that feelings don’t need to be avoided or feared, they just are. I know people are all inherently creative & given the right environment of empathy, non-judgmental & unconditional positive regard everyone can find their way.
I am a fully trained & qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor with Master's degrees in Psychology & Philosophy, as well as education in Theology. I draw on a diverse range of therapeutic approaches to meet your individual needs, incorporating both modern & ancient Eastern wisdom to guide you on your healing journey. Throughout my extensive experience working with clients of all ages, I have witnessed incredible transformations when individuals commit to personal growth. Guided by the belief that every experience, no matter how challenging, contributes to our strength, I am dedicated to supporting you on your path to empowerment.
I am a fully trained & qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor with Master's degrees in Psychology & Philosophy, as well as education in Theology. I draw on a diverse range of therapeutic approaches to meet your individual needs, incorporating both modern & ancient Eastern wisdom to guide you on your healing journey. Throughout my extensive experience working with clients of all ages, I have witnessed incredible transformations when individuals commit to personal growth. Guided by the belief that every experience, no matter how challenging, contributes to our strength, I am dedicated to supporting you on your path to empowerment.
My main approach is to encourage you to explore your feelings and take responsibility for your thoughts and actions. As I work in a way that empowers the client, I always work with what you present. Bottled up feelings such as anger, anxiety, grief, jealousy, sadness, shame and pain can become very overwhelming.The opportunity to express them can make it much easier to understand yourself and others. As I acknowledge your feelings and respect you as a person in your own right, you gain self-respect and a sense of being valued. This leads to building trust between counsellor and client, which is an essential part of the process.
My main approach is to encourage you to explore your feelings and take responsibility for your thoughts and actions. As I work in a way that empowers the client, I always work with what you present. Bottled up feelings such as anger, anxiety, grief, jealousy, sadness, shame and pain can become very overwhelming.The opportunity to express them can make it much easier to understand yourself and others. As I acknowledge your feelings and respect you as a person in your own right, you gain self-respect and a sense of being valued. This leads to building trust between counsellor and client, which is an essential part of the process.
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Neuro-Linguistic (NLP) Counsellors
How does neuro-linguistic programming work?
A therapist using Neuro-linguistic programming might start by building a strong rapport and gathering information about the client’s objectives and any problem areas. Then the NLP therapist will employ NLP techniques to guide their client toward healthier thoughts and behaviours. Clients will learn how to better manage their moods and hone their communication skills. NLP will conclude with the therapist and client making a plan for how to integrate the positive changes into their daily life in the future.
What are some techniques used in neuro-linguistic programming?
NLP therapists often employ anchoring, so the client begins to automatically associate their trigger with a healthier response. Clients also learn how to reframe a situation to change the way they react to it for the better, and how to replace the negative beliefs that are holding them back. Many NLP clients practice visualisation or forming a mental image of themselves attaining their goals. Every NLP therapist will have their own preferred approach with specific techniques that they have found to be helpful for their clients.
How long does neuro-linguistic programming take?
Since neuro-linguistic programming is not regulated, the length of treatment can vary greatly. Some therapists may only use NLP in a single session, while others may employ it over the course of weeks, months, or even years. It depends greatly on the type and severity of the problem being treated, as well as the individual client’s response to NLP treatment.
Is neuro-linguistic programming evidence-based?
While some people may find neuro-linguistic programming helpful, either in therapy or in their career or personal development, the science behind this approach is inconclusive. Most of the available studies are small in scale and have produced mixed results, and the commercial nature of NLP lends itself to conflicts of interest. More research is needed. In the meantime, practitioners must use their best judgment of whether NLP techniques will be helpful in meeting their clients’ individual needs.