Education and Learning Disabilities Counselling in Surbiton
I support adults, children and young people when they are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or confused by their experiences and emotions, to help discover a sense of relief, ease and hopefulness about the future. My compassionate approach engages curiosity, imagination and playfulness to untangle conflicts and gain fresh perspective on self, issues and relationships.
I support adults, children and young people when they are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or confused by their experiences and emotions, to help discover a sense of relief, ease and hopefulness about the future. My compassionate approach engages curiosity, imagination and playfulness to untangle conflicts and gain fresh perspective on self, issues and relationships.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, or past trauma, it can feel isolating and overwhelming. I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can be heard and understood. Together, we’ll explore your experiences, uncover what’s holding you back, and work towards greater self-understanding, resilience, and confidence—so you can feel more at peace with yourself and your life.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, or past trauma, it can feel isolating and overwhelming. I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can be heard and understood. Together, we’ll explore your experiences, uncover what’s holding you back, and work towards greater self-understanding, resilience, and confidence—so you can feel more at peace with yourself and your life.
I am an experienced integrative counsellor and psychotherapist specifically trained to work with children and young people and a teacher with 20 years' experience in both primary and secondary schools. I am also a family counsellor trained to support families through communication struggles, conflict resolution, parenting issues and emotional well-being.
I am dedicated to supporting children and young people with their emotional well-being and personal growth. As a family counsellor, I can help with relationship struggles, adolescent issues or improving overall family dynamics.
I am an experienced integrative counsellor and psychotherapist specifically trained to work with children and young people and a teacher with 20 years' experience in both primary and secondary schools. I am also a family counsellor trained to support families through communication struggles, conflict resolution, parenting issues and emotional well-being.
I am dedicated to supporting children and young people with their emotional well-being and personal growth. As a family counsellor, I can help with relationship struggles, adolescent issues or improving overall family dynamics.
I am also a life-long carer with a special interest in family dynamics, as well as learning disabilities.
My focus is clients who see themselves as Carers, to another person, people or group - whose quality of daily life is in part or whole, is largely dependent on the care provided. My clients have lost the ability to see themselves as separate from their caring, or to put their own needs first. Life has has become blurred-like trying to see in a fogged-up mirror. Often clients want to 'just' unburden, tentatively trying out the novel feeling of hearing their own voice, exhausted, angry, overlooked and ironically, not well cared for themselves, very often managing their own
I am also a life-long carer with a special interest in family dynamics, as well as learning disabilities.
My focus is clients who see themselves as Carers, to another person, people or group - whose quality of daily life is in part or whole, is largely dependent on the care provided. My clients have lost the ability to see themselves as separate from their caring, or to put their own needs first. Life has has become blurred-like trying to see in a fogged-up mirror. Often clients want to 'just' unburden, tentatively trying out the novel feeling of hearing their own voice, exhausted, angry, overlooked and ironically, not well cared for themselves, very often managing their own
Maybe you’re thinking and feeling things you don’t want to think or feel. Or maybe feeling nothing at all. Perhaps things keep going wrong; or perhaps nothing changes. It could be you feel you can’t cope. Or something has just come and hit you for six. Counselling is a safe place to explore things like that. It’s a place with the potential for personal change. Fortunately, we humans can change our minds. Literally. A fancy word for this is plasticity. Even more, we are designed to change in each other’s company. It’s how humans learn to fit in. So we make a new relationship, you and I, and this is our vehicle for change.
Maybe you’re thinking and feeling things you don’t want to think or feel. Or maybe feeling nothing at all. Perhaps things keep going wrong; or perhaps nothing changes. It could be you feel you can’t cope. Or something has just come and hit you for six. Counselling is a safe place to explore things like that. It’s a place with the potential for personal change. Fortunately, we humans can change our minds. Literally. A fancy word for this is plasticity. Even more, we are designed to change in each other’s company. It’s how humans learn to fit in. So we make a new relationship, you and I, and this is our vehicle for change.
You may need help to reduce your anxiety, depression or negative feeling about yourself. Or you wish to build your self-confidence, to discover who you are and what you want from life. You may want to consider relationship or family issues, or to explore past experiences that are impacting you now. You may need to work through your grief or loss. You may have experienced a significant life change or transition. I provide a non-judgemental, explorative and confidential space to help you to understand yourself better.
You may need help to reduce your anxiety, depression or negative feeling about yourself. Or you wish to build your self-confidence, to discover who you are and what you want from life. You may want to consider relationship or family issues, or to explore past experiences that are impacting you now. You may need to work through your grief or loss. You may have experienced a significant life change or transition. I provide a non-judgemental, explorative and confidential space to help you to understand yourself better.
I have experience of working with individuals, couples, families, adults, older adults, children and adolescents and people with learning disabilities, within a wide range of NHS health care settings.
I am a registered Practitioner Psychologist with The Health Care Professional Council (HCPC), which monitors and regulates the practice of Clinical Psychologists. I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with The British Psychological Society (BPS). The BPS is the representative body for psychology and psychologists in the UK.
I have experience of working with individuals, couples, families, adults, older adults, children and adolescents and people with learning disabilities, within a wide range of NHS health care settings.
I am a registered Practitioner Psychologist with The Health Care Professional Council (HCPC), which monitors and regulates the practice of Clinical Psychologists. I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with The British Psychological Society (BPS). The BPS is the representative body for psychology and psychologists in the UK.
I welcome people with a wide range of issues and recognise that most people do not bring issues that can be easily defined as a single category. You may have recently experienced a crisis in your life, such as bereavement, loss of a relationship, trauma or illness. Or perhaps you are less clear about why you are finding it hard to cope, you might be feeling anxious, stressed or experiencing unpredictable emotional swings but not be sure about why this is happening. Or maybe you are finding the process of ageing difficult and unsettling.
I welcome people with a wide range of issues and recognise that most people do not bring issues that can be easily defined as a single category. You may have recently experienced a crisis in your life, such as bereavement, loss of a relationship, trauma or illness. Or perhaps you are less clear about why you are finding it hard to cope, you might be feeling anxious, stressed or experiencing unpredictable emotional swings but not be sure about why this is happening. Or maybe you are finding the process of ageing difficult and unsettling.
I'm a highly experienced Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with nearly a decade of NHS talking therapy experience. I offer video and telephone therapy in a confidential space to clients in Surrey and all over the UK.
I'm a highly experienced Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with nearly a decade of NHS talking therapy experience. I offer video and telephone therapy in a confidential space to clients in Surrey and all over the UK.
Often people find that painful experiences and relationships in their past mean that things in the present can be complicated and sometimes hard to bear. They affect how we feel about ourselves, how we feel about the world and how we relate to other people we encounter. If we work together we’ll explore what brought you to therapy now and think together about where the difficulties in your present might have come from. I will listen very carefully to you in order to appreciate what you are feeling so that we can begin to see how you might find a greater freedom in your life.
Often people find that painful experiences and relationships in their past mean that things in the present can be complicated and sometimes hard to bear. They affect how we feel about ourselves, how we feel about the world and how we relate to other people we encounter. If we work together we’ll explore what brought you to therapy now and think together about where the difficulties in your present might have come from. I will listen very carefully to you in order to appreciate what you are feeling so that we can begin to see how you might find a greater freedom in your life.
When things are challenging, asking for help can be one of the hardest yet bravest things you can do. I'm Jenny and my role is to make the process as easy as possible for you, by offering a warm and supportive environment from which you can explore the challenges that you are facing, the symptoms that you are struggling with, and the causes of these issues. Anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, depression, habits or fears do not define you; they can be temporary problems that you can learn to solve, with the right support in place. My approach to therapy allows you to find a way forward as quickly as possible.
When things are challenging, asking for help can be one of the hardest yet bravest things you can do. I'm Jenny and my role is to make the process as easy as possible for you, by offering a warm and supportive environment from which you can explore the challenges that you are facing, the symptoms that you are struggling with, and the causes of these issues. Anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, depression, habits or fears do not define you; they can be temporary problems that you can learn to solve, with the right support in place. My approach to therapy allows you to find a way forward as quickly as possible.
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Ashdown Forest Consultancy - Teresa Hollingsworth
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Hello and welcome to my personal page. I understand that, at times, life can be tough. We can all feel overwhelmed, anxious or depressed. Life events or circumstances may have caused you to feel lost, sad, frightened, angry or panicky. You may be having negative thoughts. Are you experiencing work-related stress, medical/health issues or having difficulty with communication or relationships? Do you think you may have dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD or possibly autism/Asperger's? Everyone's story and reason for seeking therapy is different and it can take courage to ask for help.
Hello and welcome to my personal page. I understand that, at times, life can be tough. We can all feel overwhelmed, anxious or depressed. Life events or circumstances may have caused you to feel lost, sad, frightened, angry or panicky. You may be having negative thoughts. Are you experiencing work-related stress, medical/health issues or having difficulty with communication or relationships? Do you think you may have dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD or possibly autism/Asperger's? Everyone's story and reason for seeking therapy is different and it can take courage to ask for help.
I work as a Complex Trauma/Childhood Abuse & Relationship Therapist, supporting individuals/couples who are "stuck", experiencing issues of high anxiety; anger; stress and distress around a life events, especially if you have a learning disability or autism.
Despite your best efforts of trying to resolve these issues privately with medication or receive counselling elsewhere; this to some degree has been unsuccessful. There is nothing we cannot work through together, let's address them now and not make it more complicated than is necessary. Sessions are held on a fortnightly or monthly basis online or inperson.
I work as a Complex Trauma/Childhood Abuse & Relationship Therapist, supporting individuals/couples who are "stuck", experiencing issues of high anxiety; anger; stress and distress around a life events, especially if you have a learning disability or autism.
Despite your best efforts of trying to resolve these issues privately with medication or receive counselling elsewhere; this to some degree has been unsuccessful. There is nothing we cannot work through together, let's address them now and not make it more complicated than is necessary. Sessions are held on a fortnightly or monthly basis online or inperson.
LAPIS serves people with disabilities, carers and NHS workers/ healthworkers. LAPIS addresses the disadvantage in accessing therapy so people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and life-changing physical health issues as well as those with learning disorders such as ASD and ADHD can address mental health issues. We do this by making available an accessible service that offers specialist Counselling and Psychotherapy as a low cost service that we strive to make available to all.
LAPIS serves people with disabilities, carers and NHS workers/ healthworkers. LAPIS addresses the disadvantage in accessing therapy so people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and life-changing physical health issues as well as those with learning disorders such as ASD and ADHD can address mental health issues. We do this by making available an accessible service that offers specialist Counselling and Psychotherapy as a low cost service that we strive to make available to all.
If you're navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, or the complexities of special needs, whether for yourself or a loved one, you’re not alone. You may be a parent seeking support for your neurodivergent child, a professional battling burnout, or an individual healing from past trauma. If what you want is clarity, calm, and a sense of control, I can offer you a safe space to be seen, heard, and guided with compassion.
You don't need to face it alone; contact me today: your journey to recovery starts here!
If you're navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, or the complexities of special needs, whether for yourself or a loved one, you’re not alone. You may be a parent seeking support for your neurodivergent child, a professional battling burnout, or an individual healing from past trauma. If what you want is clarity, calm, and a sense of control, I can offer you a safe space to be seen, heard, and guided with compassion.
You don't need to face it alone; contact me today: your journey to recovery starts here!
I am a registered and accredited therapeutic counsellor of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) working with individuals and couples. I am insured and hold an enhanced DBS certificate for adults and children.My aim as a counsellor is building a therapeutic relationship with my clients on mutual trust whilst providing a space where you feel listened, comfortable, and supported whilst we explore together as you find a more fulfilled future.
I am a registered and accredited therapeutic counsellor of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) working with individuals and couples. I am insured and hold an enhanced DBS certificate for adults and children.My aim as a counsellor is building a therapeutic relationship with my clients on mutual trust whilst providing a space where you feel listened, comfortable, and supported whilst we explore together as you find a more fulfilled future.
Hello parents and carers, being a parent can be challenging at times, particularly when you are worried about your child's mental health and well-being. Your child might be having issues with low self-esteem or low confidence levels? Perhaps they are presenting as more anxious than usual or displaying behaviours which you find challenging? Your child might be experiencing difficulties with friendships at school, or as a family you may be finding relationships with each other to be fraught. Play therapy offers a confidential space for your child to work through their issues using creative arts, toys, games and play.
Hello parents and carers, being a parent can be challenging at times, particularly when you are worried about your child's mental health and well-being. Your child might be having issues with low self-esteem or low confidence levels? Perhaps they are presenting as more anxious than usual or displaying behaviours which you find challenging? Your child might be experiencing difficulties with friendships at school, or as a family you may be finding relationships with each other to be fraught. Play therapy offers a confidential space for your child to work through their issues using creative arts, toys, games and play.
Before becoming a therapist, I managed a supported living care home and worked as a support worker with both adults and youths with learning disabilities.
I am deeply committed to helping those who have experienced loss, specialising in bereavement and loss counselling. Over the years, I have devoted myself to assisting numerous clients in navigating the complex emotions associated with grief. My extensive experience in bereavement services has equipped me to provide effective support.
Before becoming a therapist, I managed a supported living care home and worked as a support worker with both adults and youths with learning disabilities.
I am deeply committed to helping those who have experienced loss, specialising in bereavement and loss counselling. Over the years, I have devoted myself to assisting numerous clients in navigating the complex emotions associated with grief. My extensive experience in bereavement services has equipped me to provide effective support.
I have over 10 years’ experience working with learning disabilities and autism, and I adapt my approach to ensure counselling is accessible, flexible and tailored to your individual needs.
I focus on understanding what it’s like to be you. When you feel safe, accepted and understood, growth and meaningful change become possible. I have particular experience supporting clients of colour and adults with learning disabilities and autism, as well as those navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, low self‑esteem and general life challenges
I have over 10 years’ experience working with learning disabilities and autism, and I adapt my approach to ensure counselling is accessible, flexible and tailored to your individual needs.
I focus on understanding what it’s like to be you. When you feel safe, accepted and understood, growth and meaningful change become possible. I have particular experience supporting clients of colour and adults with learning disabilities and autism, as well as those navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, low self‑esteem and general life challenges
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We all need support at different times in our life’s particularly when we experience the storms of life. It will be an honour to work collaboratively with you, whilst you navigate your path. My aim is to help you explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviour creating more understanding of yourself. I will empower you to make the changes you want to make in your life. I use a number of approaches based on your circumstances to give you a personalised service. My practice provides a safe space for you to explore your difficulties, at your pace free from judgement.
Hi I’m Michelle,
Thanks for viewing my profile.
We all need support at different times in our life’s particularly when we experience the storms of life. It will be an honour to work collaboratively with you, whilst you navigate your path. My aim is to help you explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviour creating more understanding of yourself. I will empower you to make the changes you want to make in your life. I use a number of approaches based on your circumstances to give you a personalised service. My practice provides a safe space for you to explore your difficulties, at your pace free from judgement.
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Education and Learning Disabilities Counsellors
How effective is treatment for learning disabilities?
When initiated early and tailored to a child’s specific needs, learning disability treatment can be quite effective at helping a child cope with their disability, though its exact efficacy may depend on the severity of symptoms and whether comorbid disorders exist. Less is known about treatment initiated in adulthood, but it is certainly possible that an adult with a learning disability will see some improvement—or at the very least, identify workarounds and accommodations that could make symptoms less burdensome in day-to-day life.
When should someone seek treatment for learning disabilities?
It’s best to seek treatment as early as possible. Because learning disabilities often go unnoticed until a child starts school, or even until they’re a few years along, regular check-ins with teachers and doctors can help parents determine whether children are meeting milestones and keeping up with peers or whether an evaluation for learning disabilities may be warranted. And although earlier is always better, it’s never too late to be evaluated for learning disabilities and to seek treatment.
What happens if learning disabilities are left untreated?
Undiagnosed and untreated learning disabilities can be a source of significant frustration and shame for a child, who may feel that their challenges stem from a lack of intelligence or willpower. Such feelings can trigger low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety, which may push a child toward risky behaviors, including substance use. In adulthood, untreated learning disabilities can interfere with career success, and lingering feelings of self-doubt and shame can negatively affect someone’s mental health.
Are there medications for learning disabilities?
Currently, there are no medications designed to treat specific learning disabilities such as dysgraphia or dyscalculia. However, someone with a learning disability may be prescribed medication for a comorbid condition, such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, which may have positive downstream effects on their learning disability; for example, a child with both ADHD and dyslexia may find that they’re better able to focus on their reading exercises after being prescribed a stimulant medication.