Adults Counselling in Stafford
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Ruth Fishwick
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
For me, Psychology is about making a difference to people's lives, no matter how big the current difficult that they are experiencing; and to support them in reaching their goals. I enjoy working with people with physical health difficulties who may be struggling to adjust to a new diagnosis, or change in symptom. I also enjoy supporting people to recognise what they are already doing well and how this can help them. I enjoy working with children and
adults
.

Verity Elizabeth Smith
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Through Psychotherapy or counselling I can help you work through the challenges you are currently experiencing. I work with
adults
, couples and adolescents. I also work with students working towards their own qualifications as well as providing clinical supervision. I understand that taking this step can be difficult and I want to make the process as easy as possible for you so provide a comfortable, confidential and open space for us to explore your emotions, behaviours and experiences together. If you are counselling student, please contact me to discuss fees.

Louise Elizabeth Ayling
Psychotherapist, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
Working with a range of issues including; attachment related issues, trauma both children and
adults
, bereavement & loss, complex grief, addiction issues, stress, anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, long covid, ocd, low self esteem.
My aim is to offer a supportive space to help you explore issues creating distress in areas of your life. With empathy and compassion, I will help you to express thoughts, feelings, emotions which may be too painful to explore alone and which are preventing you from making important decisions or making you feel stuck. Emotional distress can trigger symptoms of stress, anxiety, impacting your physical health and wellbeing. I will help you to identify, explore and overcome the areas that you are struggling with, supporting you towards healing and recovery from the overwhelm you may be facing, toward the life you truly desire.
Waitlist for new clients

Dr Rachel Toole
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience of working with
adults
experiencing psychological difficulties including addictions, phobias, anxiety, work related stress, dealing with changes in physical health, depression, grief and loss, anger and trauma. I have a particular interest in working with clients presenting with work related stress and anxiety. I am trained in a variety of therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, (EMDR), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).

Maria Woodhead
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Thank you so much for taking the time to look at my profile. I offer Counselling to couples and individuals Monday-Thursday day and evening sessions. I offer support with issues including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems, bereavement and loss and coping with life's difficulties. I work with
adults
aged 18 and over. Whatever the issue might be let's have chat about it and see if we can work together to help you through.

Dr Natalie Elizabeth Byrne
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about working with
adults
and have over 20 years experience working with people in distress. I have experience of working with people with a range of emotional and mental health problems, including complex trauma, anxiety disorders, depression, low self-esteem and psychosis. My aim is to help people take steps along their journey of recovery to a healthier and happier future where people can truly begin living the life they want to live. I work in an integrative way enabling me to work with people to develop a therapy plan which is most likely to help them make positive steps towards their therapy goals.
Waitlist for new clients

Grey Space Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
My name is Shale and I’m a MBACP Integrative Registered Counsellor working with
adults
18yrs+ offering long and short term therapy.
Are you going through a bereavement? Are you struggling with anxiety? Have you been suffering with low mood? Do you feel lost, alone or confused? Being human can be tough and we can all experience difficulties with our mental health. This does not mean you are broken or need to be ‘fixed’, but instead you are having a normal human response to an abnormally painful, difficult or scary experience - it can help to talk.

Dr Joanna Saddington
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Dr Joanna Saddington. I qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2006. Before setting up in private practice I worked in the NHS for 18 years. I am passionate about helping
adults
, young people, children and families overcome their difficulties. We all know life can be challenging, so it doesn't matter whether a problem is longstanding or is more recent. What is important, is that we work together to try to solve it. I always aim to work in a way that suits the individual and their needs, as well as aiming to deliver therapy empathetically and without judgment.

Dr Matt Johnson
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Hi, I'm Matt, thank you for reading my profile. I'm a Chartered and Registered Clinical Psychologist working with
adults
of all ages who are experiencing psychological difficulties. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, fears and phobias, trauma, grief, loss and bereavement, work related stress, adjustment to significant life events, parenting stress, family and relationship difficulties, low self-esteem or confidence issues, I can help you to deal more effectively with the challenges that life throws at you, to focus your efforts on the goals and values that are most important and so move towards living the life you want.

Karen Rowlands
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling anxious, sad or struggling to cope? Perhaps you are going through life-changing events such as bereavement, divorce, long-term illness or feelings of being stuck and not knowing how to move forwards? Whatever is troubling you, I am here to listen and would like to help you find a positive way forward. I work with
adults
and adolescents, providing a safe and compassionate environment where you feel comfortable to talk about any aspect of yourself or your life that is troubling you. On-Line only (Zoom/Skype/Video WhatsApp) - evening and weekend appointments available.

Dr Sophie Gwinnett
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
My name is Sophie and I am a clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience working in the NHS and private sector. Trained in a variety of evidence based therapies including CBT and EMDR, I deliver individually tailored interventions that enable people to experience lasting, meaningful change in their lives. Within the private sector I work with
adults
with a range of psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, grief, health issues and relationship difficulties. I also spent many years working in the NHS with people affected by changes in their health, including persistent pain and cancer.
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Dr Suzanne Roberts
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
My name is Suzanne and I worked as a Registered Nurse in the NHS for over 20 years and trained as an Integrative Psychotherapist in 2014, working in a range of settings including the NHS, with a range of psychological difficulties. I provide both short and long-term therapy and my approach integrates a range of effective therapeutic interventions tailored to meet the needs of the client. Within the private sector I work with
adults
with a range of psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, grief, health issues and relationship difficulties. I work with NHS clients affected by physical health issues.

Sherwin Psychological Therapies
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hi, my name is Gemma and I have been a therapist for over 15 years. I have experience clients with a variety of mental health concerns. There are no issues that are too big or too small for therapy. I can work with you for a short period of time, or for more long term therapy, depending on your needs. I am empathic, supportive, responsive and dynamic. I have a strong history of helping both children and
adults
overcome their difficulties and achieve their life goals, whatever they may be. I have a specialist interest in womens health, anxiety, menopause and managing chronic illness.

Reflective Counselling
Counsellor, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
I offer a safe, friendly but professional service for
adults
.
Counsellor & Clinical Supervisor: I am Certified in Online and Telephone Counselling. It can be difficult choosing the right therapist for you. My passion as a counsellor is to support you through your journey and support you with any emotional challenges. I will offer you compassion, respect, understanding and empathy without any judgement. When you are ready to take your first step in therapy, I will be there by your side to support and encourage you. This is your journey, and I’m privileged to share your path.

Dave Petch
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The experiences we have early in our lives can often impact our view of the world and ourselves as
adults
. We may place unhealthy expectations on ourselves or view ourselves in an overly negative light. I can offer you a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental environment in which I can help you to achieve the goals you set yourself at the start of our journey together.

Healthy Minds Stafford Limited
Psychologist, CPsychol
Verified
Verified
With over 18 years experience working with individuals, couples and families, I can help you deal with issues in your daily life and provide you with the support/interventions to overcome them. Marriage Counselling, Relationship Counselling, Couples Counselling, Addictions, Anxiety Treatment, OCD Treatment, Stress, Counselling Anger Management, Family Therapy, Counselling For Depression, Gender issues. The therapy provided by Healthy Minds Stafford can: Help you talk about issues you find difficult to discuss with others. Give you the confidence to make changes to improve your life. Offer new insights into your issues from a fresh and impartial perspective.

RB Turner Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
Finding the therapist that is right for you might like a feel daunting prospect, especially at a time when you may be feeling vulnerable or uncertain, perhaps at a crossroads in your life. This is not unusual, whether this is the first time you have sought therapy or have taken therapy in the past. Sometimes we need help to overcome conflicts and blocks in our life that are confusing or difficult . I understand that you are a unique and complex individual, with many facets and aspects that make you who you are, which impact on how you experience yourself, and how you have had to adapt to face life's struggles.
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Rachel Jardine
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Before training in counselling, I qualified as a children’s mindfulness coach, and worked in support roles for over 10 years, including specialist one-to-one educational support, special educational needs advice and supporting children in care. I can offer understanding of the complex impact of living with neurodivergence, both from my own experience and from supporting others. My therapeutic experience includes working with survivors of domestic and/or sexual abuse; childhood/developmental trauma; living with neurodivergence; and difficulties including anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.

Angela Blanchard Counselling
Psychotherapist, PhD, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Are you experiencing anxiety, low mood, or a general feeling that something is not quite right? Do you sometimes feel like you're on a journey in unfamiliar territory, without a map? Or like your head is so full of thoughts that you can't think straight? As a counsellor, I see myself as a fellow traveller, a supportive and empowering companion to you, if you are travelling a difficult path. My aim is to offer empathic understanding and acceptance, seeing each one of us as a worthwhile individual in our own right, whatever journey we are on.

Julia Gibbons
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Welcome to my profile, I understand just how difficult and challenging life can be at times, it may be a strained or broken relationship, family problems, self-esteem issues holding you back, a bereavement, depression, anxiety or work stress. Just talking through your worries and problems can really help. I offer a supportive, non-judgemental space where you are listened to, in an atmosphere of calm and respect that is confidential. Together we can unravel your thoughts and feelings about the past and present to bring a new insight and clarity to your situation, enabling you to move towards a more positive future and wellbeing.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counselling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.