Intervention Counselling in Stanmore

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Oceanic Counselling
Counsellor, PsychD, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
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.
01923 920465 View 01923 920465
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In Treatment London Ltd
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
When people contact me for professional support, they often want fast results so as to be able to quickly start to feel better and to feel more in control. Over a period of more than 10 years as a Psychotherapist, I have developed a way of working that quickly allows people to feel more in control amidst the most complex of issues we face as humans. Whether it is a sudden, short-term situation that you need help to deal with, or a long-term ongoing issue that you have recently decided to address, I take a direct, action-led approach to helping you to tackle these challenges.
When people contact me for professional support, they often want fast results so as to be able to quickly start to feel better and to feel more in control. Over a period of more than 10 years as a Psychotherapist, I have developed a way of working that quickly allows people to feel more in control amidst the most complex of issues we face as humans. Whether it is a sudden, short-term situation that you need help to deal with, or a long-term ongoing issue that you have recently decided to address, I take a direct, action-led approach to helping you to tackle these challenges.
01923 936753 View 01923 936753
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Bobbi Riesel
Counsellor, MA, BACP
Serves Area
With over 40 years’ counselling experience and 30 years of training other professionals, I help people struggling with anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, relationship issues, ADHD and abuse. I'm friendly and empathetic, and I offer a safe, compassionate space to be heard and understood. I can provide clarity, emotional healing, and help you move forward with greater confidence and self-worth.
With over 40 years’ counselling experience and 30 years of training other professionals, I help people struggling with anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, relationship issues, ADHD and abuse. I'm friendly and empathetic, and I offer a safe, compassionate space to be heard and understood. I can provide clarity, emotional healing, and help you move forward with greater confidence and self-worth.
01895 545158 View 01895 545158

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Jonathan Wilkes
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I’m a qualified Psychosynthesis counsellor. Psychosynthesis is a broad and inclusive system which has many different techniques and approaches that can be tailored to you and your needs, given that you are unique! I emphasize warmth, kindness, sensitivity and empathy in my approach. I work with people who are experiencing; depression, anxiety, anger and rage, loss and grief, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, feelings of despair and childhood abuse and trauma. I work with people to achieve real, concrete, lasting change in their lives - and have received plenty of positive feedback confirming this!
I’m a qualified Psychosynthesis counsellor. Psychosynthesis is a broad and inclusive system which has many different techniques and approaches that can be tailored to you and your needs, given that you are unique! I emphasize warmth, kindness, sensitivity and empathy in my approach. I work with people who are experiencing; depression, anxiety, anger and rage, loss and grief, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, feelings of despair and childhood abuse and trauma. I work with people to achieve real, concrete, lasting change in their lives - and have received plenty of positive feedback confirming this!
0117 450 2960 View 0117 450 2960
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Sandy Samra
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
I work with children, young people, and adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, emotional overwhelm, and crisis. Many of my clients are neurodiverse or have struggled to feel understood in traditional settings. They may feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. I offer a calm, supportive space where we work at your pace, using creative approaches alongside talking therapy. Together, we build understanding, resilience, and confidence, helping you feel more in control and better able to manage your mental health.
I work with children, young people, and adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, emotional overwhelm, and crisis. Many of my clients are neurodiverse or have struggled to feel understood in traditional settings. They may feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. I offer a calm, supportive space where we work at your pace, using creative approaches alongside talking therapy. Together, we build understanding, resilience, and confidence, helping you feel more in control and better able to manage your mental health.
020 8092 9737 View 020 8092 9737
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Tony Baxter
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Something feels wrong and maybe it has for a while. You're holding it together on the outside, but inside you're exhausted, anxious, or just not yourself. You might not even be able to name it. You just know things can't carry on like this. You might be a someone who's been putting off getting help for longer than you'd like to admit. Maybe you find asking for support doesn't come naturally. Or you're simply someone carrying more than you should be, alone. Whatever's brought you here you're in the right place.
Something feels wrong and maybe it has for a while. You're holding it together on the outside, but inside you're exhausted, anxious, or just not yourself. You might not even be able to name it. You just know things can't carry on like this. You might be a someone who's been putting off getting help for longer than you'd like to admit. Maybe you find asking for support doesn't come naturally. Or you're simply someone carrying more than you should be, alone. Whatever's brought you here you're in the right place.
01628 969887 View 01628 969887
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Dr Rebecca Dale
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Online Only
It can be overwhelming finding the right therapist and therapeutic approach for you. I aim to make the process of therapy clear and comprehensible, starting with building a shared understanding (formulation) of your difficulties and setting goals. Over the last 14 years I have worked across the NHS and independent practice, supporting adults and young people with mood difficulties (including anxiety and depression), adjustment to physical health conditions, and eating disorders. My clinical experience and training, together with your self-knowledge, is our starting point for therapeutic work.
It can be overwhelming finding the right therapist and therapeutic approach for you. I aim to make the process of therapy clear and comprehensible, starting with building a shared understanding (formulation) of your difficulties and setting goals. Over the last 14 years I have worked across the NHS and independent practice, supporting adults and young people with mood difficulties (including anxiety and depression), adjustment to physical health conditions, and eating disorders. My clinical experience and training, together with your self-knowledge, is our starting point for therapeutic work.
0161 524 9497 View 0161 524 9497
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Herts Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
As your counsellor, I will offer you a safe, confidential space for you to be heard with empathy and respect. Current problems may stir up buried feelings from your past which I will help you to explore and understand. Our open-ended work will allow you to work through and make sense of your difficulties by becoming aware of your defences and reasons
As your counsellor, I will offer you a safe, confidential space for you to be heard with empathy and respect. Current problems may stir up buried feelings from your past which I will help you to explore and understand. Our open-ended work will allow you to work through and make sense of your difficulties by becoming aware of your defences and reasons
01992 945357 View 01992 945357
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Kirthika Raj
Counsellor, MSc, GMBPsS
Online Only
You may be here because things at home feel harder than they should. Mornings are tense. Homework turns into arguments. School keeps raising concerns. Your child reacts strongly to small things, shuts down, or seems constantly on edge. You might have wondered if something deeper is going on, but you don’t want quick labels, you just want understanding.
You may be here because things at home feel harder than they should. Mornings are tense. Homework turns into arguments. School keeps raising concerns. Your child reacts strongly to small things, shuts down, or seems constantly on edge. You might have wondered if something deeper is going on, but you don’t want quick labels, you just want understanding.
020 4572 6313 View 020 4572 6313
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Cloud 9 for life
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
COUNSELLING: Hello, I'm Jayne an Accredited Member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy), I have worked to their code of ethics as an integrative counselling practitioner since qualifying in 2011. Therefore, you can trust that I will offer you a safe, supportive space where you can talk about your experiences openly, without the fear of judgement. SUPERVISION: I work with individuals in roles that require regularly giving or receiving emotionally challenging communications. I also offer REWIND THERAPY. WORKSHOPS and GROUP THERAPY along with RELAXATION, ANXIETY and ANGER MANAGEMENT SUPPORT & GROUPS.
COUNSELLING: Hello, I'm Jayne an Accredited Member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy), I have worked to their code of ethics as an integrative counselling practitioner since qualifying in 2011. Therefore, you can trust that I will offer you a safe, supportive space where you can talk about your experiences openly, without the fear of judgement. SUPERVISION: I work with individuals in roles that require regularly giving or receiving emotionally challenging communications. I also offer REWIND THERAPY. WORKSHOPS and GROUP THERAPY along with RELAXATION, ANXIETY and ANGER MANAGEMENT SUPPORT & GROUPS.
01978 807794 View 01978 807794
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CBT, EMDR, Psychological Coach & Mental Health
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
London SE24
Hey, I am Brenda, a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, EMDR Therapist and a Registered Psychiatric Nurse and an award winner of the "Prestigious Mary Seacole Award". I offer 1:1 CBT therapy to help you to rediscover your self, to become "un-stuck", move forward and rebuild your life from past painful experiences. I use my professional expertise through a variety of evidence based techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Coaching theories, plus my lived experiences of trauma, confidence and assertiveness challenges to help you rediscover your true self and reclaim your life. I also support with goal setting, as essential tool.
Hey, I am Brenda, a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, EMDR Therapist and a Registered Psychiatric Nurse and an award winner of the "Prestigious Mary Seacole Award". I offer 1:1 CBT therapy to help you to rediscover your self, to become "un-stuck", move forward and rebuild your life from past painful experiences. I use my professional expertise through a variety of evidence based techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Coaching theories, plus my lived experiences of trauma, confidence and assertiveness challenges to help you rediscover your true self and reclaim your life. I also support with goal setting, as essential tool.
020 8106 5762 View 020 8106 5762
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Dr Dorothy Szinay
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Health Psych.
Online Only
You may be a neurodivergent adult, part of a neurodivergent couple, or supporting a neurodivergent loved one, feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck despite having tried many approaches already. You might be struggling with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, work or health challenges, or feeling worn down by repeated misunderstandings. You want clarity, understanding, and support that recognises neurodivergence and works with your differences, rather than trying to change who you are.
You may be a neurodivergent adult, part of a neurodivergent couple, or supporting a neurodivergent loved one, feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck despite having tried many approaches already. You might be struggling with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, work or health challenges, or feeling worn down by repeated misunderstandings. You want clarity, understanding, and support that recognises neurodivergence and works with your differences, rather than trying to change who you are.
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Stephanie Chick
Counsellor, MBACP
Marlow SL7
I am an integrative therapist with over 18 years’ experience, specialising in addiction, co-dependency, and developmental trauma. I have worked with The Priory Hospital Group for 12 years, managing inpatient treatment programmes, and have run a private practice for over a decade. I work with substance and behavioural addictions, trauma and co-morbid mental health issues. I have a compassionate, trauma-informed approach drawing on DBT, 12-step and humanistic therapy, supporting clients to create lasting, positive change. I am a registered member of the BACP and hold an Enhanced DBS
I am an integrative therapist with over 18 years’ experience, specialising in addiction, co-dependency, and developmental trauma. I have worked with The Priory Hospital Group for 12 years, managing inpatient treatment programmes, and have run a private practice for over a decade. I work with substance and behavioural addictions, trauma and co-morbid mental health issues. I have a compassionate, trauma-informed approach drawing on DBT, 12-step and humanistic therapy, supporting clients to create lasting, positive change. I am a registered member of the BACP and hold an Enhanced DBS
01494 302414 View 01494 302414
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Sara Bentwood
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
London N20
I carry out thorough assessments which guide the formulation of the difficulties and direct the intervention.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years NHS experience providing highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and interventions to both children and adolescents, other family members including siblings and parents/carers, as well as adults. I have a great deal of experience working with psychological difficulties such as anxiety including OCD, panic attacks, phobias and social anxiety; depression, low self-esteem and poor body image; behaviour difficulties, anger management, school issues such as bullying and family difficulties as well as difficulties with feeding and sleep.
I carry out thorough assessments which guide the formulation of the difficulties and direct the intervention.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years NHS experience providing highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and interventions to both children and adolescents, other family members including siblings and parents/carers, as well as adults. I have a great deal of experience working with psychological difficulties such as anxiety including OCD, panic attacks, phobias and social anxiety; depression, low self-esteem and poor body image; behaviour difficulties, anger management, school issues such as bullying and family difficulties as well as difficulties with feeding and sleep.
020 4538 0224 View 020 4538 0224
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Domonique Hillam-Thompson
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Online Only
I am Relate trained specialising in Relationship and Sex Therapy. In order to keep our relationships healthy we need to attend to them to ensure they remain respectful, trusting, sexual and happy. Because of the busyness of day to day life, we can easily disconnect from our partners without realising it leading to a lack of communication, conflict, affairs, and dissatisfaction. When married, or when children are involved, these problems become even more complex. It might even be that since the country's lockdown, you are now realising there are issues in your relationship. Now could be a good time to resolve these.
I am Relate trained specialising in Relationship and Sex Therapy. In order to keep our relationships healthy we need to attend to them to ensure they remain respectful, trusting, sexual and happy. Because of the busyness of day to day life, we can easily disconnect from our partners without realising it leading to a lack of communication, conflict, affairs, and dissatisfaction. When married, or when children are involved, these problems become even more complex. It might even be that since the country's lockdown, you are now realising there are issues in your relationship. Now could be a good time to resolve these.
020 3962 2135 View 020 3962 2135
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Dr Jyoti Pooni
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Barnet EN5
Hi, I’m Jyoti, a warm, caring and highly skilled Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience. I have specialised in working with children, young people, parents and families in the NHS and charity sector across community, outpatient and inpatient settings. I am passionate about helping individuals manage their wellbeing. My aim is to empower you to build on your strengths and skills and to thrive and strive for the best in each other achieving your potential as individuals and as a family unit. I am experienced in working with difficulties such as low mood, anxiety, low self esteem, trauma, eating and sleep problems.
Hi, I’m Jyoti, a warm, caring and highly skilled Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience. I have specialised in working with children, young people, parents and families in the NHS and charity sector across community, outpatient and inpatient settings. I am passionate about helping individuals manage their wellbeing. My aim is to empower you to build on your strengths and skills and to thrive and strive for the best in each other achieving your potential as individuals and as a family unit. I am experienced in working with difficulties such as low mood, anxiety, low self esteem, trauma, eating and sleep problems.
020 3835 2154 View 020 3835 2154
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Dr Lisa Harvey
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I have been lucky enough in my career to date to work with some incredibly inspiring and brave individuals who have been at a crossroads in their life. Sometimes making change felt frightening or impossible due to past beliefs, stuck patterns of behaviour or limiting thought processes. Others were struggling to move on after devastation, illness, loss or identity crisis. I believe it is a privilege to be able to guide those in need at these times due to the courage and vulnerability they show. They are asking from the heart for a new beginning - to break from the past, not feel scared by the future and live truly in the present.
I have been lucky enough in my career to date to work with some incredibly inspiring and brave individuals who have been at a crossroads in their life. Sometimes making change felt frightening or impossible due to past beliefs, stuck patterns of behaviour or limiting thought processes. Others were struggling to move on after devastation, illness, loss or identity crisis. I believe it is a privilege to be able to guide those in need at these times due to the courage and vulnerability they show. They are asking from the heart for a new beginning - to break from the past, not feel scared by the future and live truly in the present.
01798 305084 View 01798 305084
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Silva Neves
Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred
2 Endorsed
London W1S
I am a fully qualified, experienced and accredited psychotherapist, specialist in psychosexual & relationship therapy, couples therapy, and the treatment of compulsive sexual behaviours. I am a clinical traumatologist specialist in providing therapy for survivors of sexual abuse. I offer clinical supervision to psychotherapists, psychologists, counsellors and other mental health professionals. I hold a full professional insurance.
I am a fully qualified, experienced and accredited psychotherapist, specialist in psychosexual & relationship therapy, couples therapy, and the treatment of compulsive sexual behaviours. I am a clinical traumatologist specialist in providing therapy for survivors of sexual abuse. I offer clinical supervision to psychotherapists, psychologists, counsellors and other mental health professionals. I hold a full professional insurance.
020 3974 1463 View 020 3974 1463
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Julie Field
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Welcome! “The Privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are”Carl Jung. Whether it be at home, work, or in your personal life you may desire to make change and are unsure of where to begin.
Welcome! “The Privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are”Carl Jung. Whether it be at home, work, or in your personal life you may desire to make change and are unsure of where to begin.
07427 594809 View 07427 594809
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Dr Zuzana
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Using mental health as a catalyst for change; as an opportunity for innovation. Working in partnership with children, young people, adults, families & professionals around issues that matter to them by finding a joint focus of our work, using my own knowledge & that of the client to help them make a meaningful change in their lives. Sometimes one knows what hurts them & what they need to address; at other times, finding the focus & courage to push through can be the toughest thing. I work gently with compassion, clarity & commitment to the essential needs of all my clients.
Using mental health as a catalyst for change; as an opportunity for innovation. Working in partnership with children, young people, adults, families & professionals around issues that matter to them by finding a joint focus of our work, using my own knowledge & that of the client to help them make a meaningful change in their lives. Sometimes one knows what hurts them & what they need to address; at other times, finding the focus & courage to push through can be the toughest thing. I work gently with compassion, clarity & commitment to the essential needs of all my clients.
020 4538 6561 View 020 4538 6561
Intervention Counsellors
How does an intervention work?
An intervention is a planned, structured meeting in which a person’s family or friends voice concerns about the person’s behaviour and its consequences; the goal is for the person to accept treatment. In this meeting, the person’s loved ones (often with the guidance of a trained interventionist) share how the person’s behaviour has harmed them and the consequences if the person refuses treatment. They collectively ask the person to accept a proposed treatment plan.

How effective are interventions?
There isn’t extensive research on the efficacy of interventions, in part because success is difficult to measure. Individuals often enter addiction treatment after an intervention, for example, but treatment itself may not work, especially if the person only begins due to external pressure from others rather than due to internal motivation to change. However, if all other attempts at helping someone have failed, an intervention may be worth exploring.

What are the limitations of interventions?
While a friend or family member’s intentions are in the right place in wanting to help a loved one through an intervention, there are significant limitations to the approach. The surprising nature of the event can make the person feel ambushed or judged. They may feel embarrassed or ashamed as a result, and relationships may be strained or broken. This can make it difficult for the individual to be receptive to the concerns of their loved ones and the interventionist.

Are there alternatives to interventions?
Rather than confronting a loved one through an intervention, an effective and less pressured approach is to create space for a caring, open, one-on-one conversation. This works best if the loved one asks open-ended questions, listens attentively to the answers, and frames their observations and statements with concern rather than judgment. More than one conversation may be needed, but change can take root over time.