Counselling in Stroud
Catherine Macer
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Life is not always easy. The fact that you are looking at my page suggests that something feels stuck, painful, maybe hopeless or unreachable and that you want something different for yourself – that you want things to change. Perhaps you want to free yourself from repetitive patterns of behaviour, depression, anxiety and self-limiting beliefs or the impact of trauma. Maybe you want to deepen your connection to yourself so that life feels richer and more rewarding and you can find a more authentic sense of yourself. Whatever your reason, I offer you a safe, empathetic and thoughtful space to explore whatever you want to bring.
Samantha Spencer
Psychotherapist
I have worked in a variety of settings in the field of mental health services: HMP Prison services in specialist addictions units & rehabilitation, Community drug services NHS Primary Care with IAPT and the Priory Hospital Bristol with inpatients and outpatient services.Each of these positions has built skills of understanding, therapeutic alliance, compassion and commitment to each of the people that trust me to support them. I believe in the ‘art and science’ of CBT and the therapeutic value and benefit of those coming together.This requires effort and personal investment, and it can feel hard, so let’s take a breath together .
Costello Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
If alcohol is causing you more trouble than it's worth, I am here to work with you towards an easier journey forward. Picking up that phone is the only commitment you need to honour right now. It's the first step in your walk back to living your best life. No more self betrayal, this is your time to heal. I am Person-Centred, non judgemental, kind and this work is tailored just for you. All you have to do is get in touch, when you are ready.
Bonnie Grotjahn
Counsellor
You might be in crisis: a relationship breakdown, sudden news of the death of a loved one or an illness, a work loss, or at an emotional or spiritual crossroads. Or you may generally have the feeling that your life isn't all you'd like it to be - you feel stuck, aren't living up to your potential or feeling as fulfilled or happy as you would like. Either way, you can be supported to navigate successfully through the very choppy waters of crisis - or the fog of confusion or uncertainty. You don't have to go it alone! You may well emerge from the other side a stronger and happier person than you ever thought possible.
Caroline Vacara
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Do you find yourself going around painful and frustrating circles in your life and relationships? Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed and uncertain how to move forward? Sometimes, despite our best efforts, we just need another person to help us find a new path. Therapy can help us make sense of our feelings, thoughts and actions. It can support us to work through difficult emotions and memories and enable us to find the courage and compassion needed to forge a better life for ourselves. Choosing a therapist can be daunting, but having an initial chat on the phone can help you decide if someone feels like a good fit for you.
Jess Gailey
Counsellor, MA, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
Hello I'm Jess and I work with young people (aged 10 upwards) and adults in their 20s and 30s to help you understand yourself better. Does life not really make sense to you? Do you feel lost or confused about what's going on for you? Everything might look like it's going okay on the surface and yet underneath you wonder what it's all about. What would it be like to explore your life and figure out who you really are?
Rodger Cuddington
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work as a Therapist in Stroud and Cheltenham with Adults, Individuals, Couples, Counselling offers a safe and supportive confidential space, an opportunity to explore what is most important to you, through this process subtle change can start to take place. Issues such as anxiety, relationship, family issues,bereavement,social anxiety,loss,depression. you may be feeling stuck or at a cross roads unsure of what direction to take you have a feeling of anticipation yet you are not able to move with it.
Marcella Howard
Counsellor, PsychD, BACP
Verified
Verified
At the heart of healing from trauma is the human relationship. I offer my clients a safe, consistent, honest and heart led space from within which you can explore all that you are and find integration. I am an experienced, BACP registered NARM therapist; specialising in Complex Trauma. Psychodynamically trained, with a particular interest in Relational and intersubjective approaches. My personal and clinical experience has led me to believe that we each have the capacity to heal from our early wounds; what ever they may be.
Fiona Rand
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am an integrative counsellor, drawing on many different theories to inform my work with you. Sometimes in life our mental health suffers and we feel in need of help. Now, more than ever, we are aware of the importance of addressing, not ignoring, this. Depending on our own history, we either reach out to find support or we drive the discomfort inside us, employing alternative strategies to avoid or numb the pain, prolonging and deepening the problems. It is my belief that through the relationship we build together we can experience, understand and repair the effects of those challenges.
Naomi Hopkins
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I can provide you with a warm, supportive, safe space which can allow you to explore any difficult issues you may be experiencing in your life. This could be emotional turmoil due to a life situation, or perhaps a traumatic event that has happened to you, causing feelings of overwhelm. I will always listen and endeavour to understand you, free from any judgement. Allowing you to share your story at your own pace. I have an integrative approach which means I draw upon different modalities of counselling through my experience and training. This will help me meet your needs in the best way I can whilst working with you.
Tânia Gadoti Gallindo
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
Verified
No matter the issue you are struggling with, be it anxiety, depression, or low self steem, I can help you with it. Whatever it is your are experiencing, reach out, things can get better. I have worked as body therapist for 20 years now and the experience of working physically and energetically greatly complements what I have to offer as a counsellor. I go beyond of paying attention to your words, I listen to your body, your breath, how you speak and how you are in silence. In that way, I can recognise effectively the best way or tools to support your therapeutic process. I offer bilingual sessions in Brazilian Portuguese.
Stroud GL5
& Online
Emmie Rackham
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I support individuals and adolescents with a wide range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem and bereavement/loss. My practice is grounded in exploring your upbringing and past relationships in order to increase self awareness and better understand how early experiences impact on current behaviours and relationships. Talking confidentially with me can help with seeing things from a different perspective and may help you to make positive changes or find new ways of managing.
Monika Szeder
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I will support you within a calm, non-judgemental setting built on empathy and trust. I offer a safe, confidential, supportive and understanding environment for you to explore your experiences, feelings and needs, enabling growth and change to happen. Our sessions can be face to face, online, or by telephone.
Louise Hunt
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I have always championed a person's ability to empower themselves and develop a stronger self connection and connection to others. It is a privilege to share in the personal challenges and ventures of each unique individual I work with in therapy. If you need to find a space to really be listened to, make sense of past, present or future events, discuss personal issues and learn how to move into a deeper understanding of yourself, I would be honoured to be there alongside you.
Stroud GL6
& Online
Hannya Melrose
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
I have worked for over 15 years as a body-oriented psychotherapist, specialising in prenatal & birth/ attachment issues, sexual trauma, life transitions & crisis. I am also a TRE (Tension Releasing Exercises) provider, to support the release of stress from the body/ mind. More recently I have trained to work with women of all ages & life stages around menstrual cycle awareness, the menopause passage & after & I am currently training as a women's transformational coach & facilitator. I feel passionately about supporting women to step into greater self-love, empowerment & fulfillment in all areas of their life.
Hayley Carmichael
Psychotherapist, MA, MNCS Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Anyone can feel the need to talk through what is troubling them; the past two years have proven tough for a lot of people. From worries about getting angry to feeling like you aren't heard - therapy can help. Perhaps you want to move forwards but feel stuck, or maybe a change is proving tough to navigate. If your past won't let you go, therapy allows you to explore this and loosen the grip of the past on your present. Sometime you just need a calm, safe space to think about what really matters for you and therapy offers this opportunity to sit with someone with no agenda other than to help you.
Dr Rachel Graham
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Experienced and chartered Counselling Psychologist, who has over 15 years of experience working therapeutically with children, teenagers, and adults. I offer a range of approaches including EMDR, CBT and psychodynamic therapy. I’ve been fortunate to have varied experiences within my career, working with a range of clients and settings, including NHS Camhs, educational and residential settings. Despite my varied experiences, one thing remains the same: my passion to support people to overcome and heal from their emotional wounds or barriers so that they can live a more fulfilled and whole life.
Charlotte Seebohm
Psychotherapist, MHGI
Verified
Verified
I am a 'Human Givens' Psychotherapist (www.hgi.org.uk). Whilst my HG journey started in 2009 my work in the field began 20 years prior. I have since taught on a counselling diploma, worked as a therapist with adults, staff within organisations, teachers, parents, young people and children overseas as well as in the UK (particularly Sri Lanka). In private practice my strengths lie in flexibility and creativity - tailor-making my approach to each client. I use an eclectic approach within the Human Givens framework, knowing exactly why each varied and different technique can be effective in accordance with current neuroscience.
Fiona Ryan
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
If you are struggling with feelings of low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression or bereavement or if you are having problems in your relationships at home or at work, counselling might be able to help you to make important changes in your life. Counselling provides a special therapeutic relationship where you will not be judged and where you will be given the respect and empathy that is needed for you to truly express yourself. Without providing advice, instructions or directions I aim to empower my clients so that they can work towards a happier future.
Kirsten Penderis
Counsellor, MA, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
I use an integrative approach to counselling, drawing on techniques from different approaches. This approach is applied according to my clients' interests, by harnessing their strengths to assist themselves in self-development and growth. I use different therapeutic tools based on theory, for each client because there is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to counselling and life coaching. Counselling is a collaborative process where the role of the counsellor is to guide, mentor and assist the client according to his or her needs.
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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 Stroud 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 Stroud 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 Stroud 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 Stroud, or Child Psychologists in Stroud.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Stroud psychologists specialising in EMDR.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Stroud 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 Stroud 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.