Counselling for Elderly in Swaffham

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Suzanne Laura Pearson
Counsellor, MBACP
Swaffham PE37
Life can sometimes be challenging and at times we all need support with our emotional well-being, and therapy can help you feel less anxious and more in control. I bring warmth and empathy along with a sense of humour providing a non-judgemental and confidential environment to be there for you.
Life can sometimes be challenging and at times we all need support with our emotional well-being, and therapy can help you feel less anxious and more in control. I bring warmth and empathy along with a sense of humour providing a non-judgemental and confidential environment to be there for you.
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NOW Therapy | Angela DePastino
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Swaffham PE37
NOW Therapy is a contemporary & dynamic therapeutic service which sees you as an equal - a HUMAN being who's figuring life out in a messy, complicated world - not as someone who's broken and needs fixing. Whatever's going on for you, NOW Therapy can work with you. ​There's no time like NOW! Contact via Email or WhatsApp today.
NOW Therapy is a contemporary & dynamic therapeutic service which sees you as an equal - a HUMAN being who's figuring life out in a messy, complicated world - not as someone who's broken and needs fixing. Whatever's going on for you, NOW Therapy can work with you. ​There's no time like NOW! Contact via Email or WhatsApp today.
020 4538 5734 View 020 4538 5734
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Nick Glenister
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Online Only
Hi, my name is Nick and I am a queer-identifying, non-binary Person-Centred Counsellor and Psychotherapist. Making the choice to seek out counselling can be a hard step in its own right, having to then find a counsellor you feel safe with when going through some of your most difficult moments can be very daunting. I work with adults on a wide range of issues surrounding identity, gender, sexuality, relationship diversity, (GSRD), self-worth and self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, work and workplace stress.
Hi, my name is Nick and I am a queer-identifying, non-binary Person-Centred Counsellor and Psychotherapist. Making the choice to seek out counselling can be a hard step in its own right, having to then find a counsellor you feel safe with when going through some of your most difficult moments can be very daunting. I work with adults on a wide range of issues surrounding identity, gender, sexuality, relationship diversity, (GSRD), self-worth and self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, work and workplace stress.
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Becky List. - Psychotherapeutic Counsellor
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Serves Area
Life can feel exhausting when you’ve spent years carrying anxiety, low mood, trauma, or relationship difficulties while trying to hold everything together on the outside. Some people come to therapy knowing exactly what is wrong, while others simply know they do not feel like themselves anymore. I work with adults, children, and young people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional overwhelm, low self-esteem, masking, people-pleasing, and relationship difficulties.
Life can feel exhausting when you’ve spent years carrying anxiety, low mood, trauma, or relationship difficulties while trying to hold everything together on the outside. Some people come to therapy knowing exactly what is wrong, while others simply know they do not feel like themselves anymore. I work with adults, children, and young people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional overwhelm, low self-esteem, masking, people-pleasing, and relationship difficulties.
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Debi Benson
Counsellor, MA, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
How are you doing today? Sometimes life can be hard and we can struggle with feelings such as anxiety, stress, sadness or being lost. I provide you with a safe space where you can begin to understand yourself and your experiences that have brought you to this point. I can provide you with strategies to implement into your life, we can look at your past, spend time with your inner child or identify stressors and how to remove emotional triggers that make days difficult. I can work with you on your self esteem, help you feel more confident, help you to live the life you deserve, putting down guilt you may have been carrying.
How are you doing today? Sometimes life can be hard and we can struggle with feelings such as anxiety, stress, sadness or being lost. I provide you with a safe space where you can begin to understand yourself and your experiences that have brought you to this point. I can provide you with strategies to implement into your life, we can look at your past, spend time with your inner child or identify stressors and how to remove emotional triggers that make days difficult. I can work with you on your self esteem, help you feel more confident, help you to live the life you deserve, putting down guilt you may have been carrying.
020 4572 6307 View 020 4572 6307
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DKS Wellbeing Services
Counsellor, MHGI
Serves Area
There are a variety of reasons why people come to counselling or psychotherapy. We all throughout our lives face difficult and challenging times and for some having additional support is all that is needed. I offer a safe place for you to unburden those concerns, voice your fears, anger, or frustration, at your own pace in a confidential, non-judgemental, and relaxed environment. My aim is to help you make sense of your feelings and help you move on in your life. The thought of having therapy can feel a bit daunting at first, fear of the unknown, but it is the first step to moving forward on your journey. One step at a time!
There are a variety of reasons why people come to counselling or psychotherapy. We all throughout our lives face difficult and challenging times and for some having additional support is all that is needed. I offer a safe place for you to unburden those concerns, voice your fears, anger, or frustration, at your own pace in a confidential, non-judgemental, and relaxed environment. My aim is to help you make sense of your feelings and help you move on in your life. The thought of having therapy can feel a bit daunting at first, fear of the unknown, but it is the first step to moving forward on your journey. One step at a time!
01366 312329 View 01366 312329
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Stephanie Bryant Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist, and an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner. If you're struggling with difficulties related to traumas or painful memories from the past, then I can help you to make sense of these and to understand why you're feeling overwhelmed. We can then process the painful memories and emotions to help you to feel calmer and more content. I have a particular interest in helping people with anxiety disorders (like OCD, social anxiety, health anxiety). I will help you to understand what keeps you stuck, and to build the confidence and skills to challenge yourself, and live the kind of life that you want to.
I am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist, and an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner. If you're struggling with difficulties related to traumas or painful memories from the past, then I can help you to make sense of these and to understand why you're feeling overwhelmed. We can then process the painful memories and emotions to help you to feel calmer and more content. I have a particular interest in helping people with anxiety disorders (like OCD, social anxiety, health anxiety). I will help you to understand what keeps you stuck, and to build the confidence and skills to challenge yourself, and live the kind of life that you want to.
01760 308701 View 01760 308701

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Naomi Forkes
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
3 Endorsed
Norwich NR7
Hello - thankyou for taking the time to stop on my page. I work in a person centred, relational way, grounded in authenticity, respect and ethical practice. Offering trauma informed support and stability in those moments which may be feeling difficult or challenging to navigate. I am here to listen, and not to take you anywhere you don’t want to go, this is your space and I am here to support you, with no judgements and no expectations to be anything more than you and where you are each and every session.
Hello - thankyou for taking the time to stop on my page. I work in a person centred, relational way, grounded in authenticity, respect and ethical practice. Offering trauma informed support and stability in those moments which may be feeling difficult or challenging to navigate. I am here to listen, and not to take you anywhere you don’t want to go, this is your space and I am here to support you, with no judgements and no expectations to be anything more than you and where you are each and every session.
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Kahn Johnson
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Norwich NR2
Therapy can help people in may different ways - for me, it has helped me through low moods, divorce, being diagnosed with MS, and led me to a career change that has me now sitting in the therapist's chair helping others.
Therapy can help people in may different ways - for me, it has helped me through low moods, divorce, being diagnosed with MS, and led me to a career change that has me now sitting in the therapist's chair helping others.
01603 249687 View 01603 249687
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EMDR and CBT Services
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
I offer EMDR and EMDR Intensives, CBT and Couples Counselling therapy and the aim is to help you to regain a sense of wellbeing and enjoyment in your life. During the initial assessment we will work together to understand your main problems, what is keeping you 'stuck' and then agree on an individualised treatment plan to help you move forward with clear treatment goals. CBT is an effective treatment that can help you in the here and now and EMDR is useful for getting to the roots of the problem. I find that both work well, in different ways to bring about an improvement in emotional and physical health.
I offer EMDR and EMDR Intensives, CBT and Couples Counselling therapy and the aim is to help you to regain a sense of wellbeing and enjoyment in your life. During the initial assessment we will work together to understand your main problems, what is keeping you 'stuck' and then agree on an individualised treatment plan to help you move forward with clear treatment goals. CBT is an effective treatment that can help you in the here and now and EMDR is useful for getting to the roots of the problem. I find that both work well, in different ways to bring about an improvement in emotional and physical health.
01359 302253 View 01359 302253
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Louisa Tait
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
I specialise in working with people who have experienced trauma in childhood, adolescence, or as an adult, including PTSD and Complex PTSD. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored at your own pace. I work integratively, combining talking therapy with creative methods including story, art, drama and movement. You do not need any experience in these approaches; they offer another way to express what can feel difficult to put into words, helping you begin to make sense of your experience.
I specialise in working with people who have experienced trauma in childhood, adolescence, or as an adult, including PTSD and Complex PTSD. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored at your own pace. I work integratively, combining talking therapy with creative methods including story, art, drama and movement. You do not need any experience in these approaches; they offer another way to express what can feel difficult to put into words, helping you begin to make sense of your experience.
01260 541232 View 01260 541232
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Ruth Lawson
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Hi, I’m Ruth! I experience many clients saying that they don’t believe that their problems are bad enough - there must be others in need who are suffering more, or that it is indulgent to go for counselling. Maybe people around them have questioned if they really need to get help? If you are finding it hard to manage for whatever reason, remember that you deserve to be heard and that your experiences, memories and feelings are real for you. Maybe someone around you is suggesting that you should seek some help and you aren’t sure. Ultimately it is your choice. When any type of mental health or emotional concern affects daily
Hi, I’m Ruth! I experience many clients saying that they don’t believe that their problems are bad enough - there must be others in need who are suffering more, or that it is indulgent to go for counselling. Maybe people around them have questioned if they really need to get help? If you are finding it hard to manage for whatever reason, remember that you deserve to be heard and that your experiences, memories and feelings are real for you. Maybe someone around you is suggesting that you should seek some help and you aren’t sure. Ultimately it is your choice. When any type of mental health or emotional concern affects daily
07723 502566 View 07723 502566
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Dr Katrina Bayliss Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
You deserve to live a fulfilling and meaningful life.....Do you agree with this statement? Sometimes life feels difficult and losing sight of what is meaningful can cause significant distress. Making time for yourself to understand your thoughts and feelings and establish what you truly value in life is so important.
You deserve to live a fulfilling and meaningful life.....Do you agree with this statement? Sometimes life feels difficult and losing sight of what is meaningful can cause significant distress. Making time for yourself to understand your thoughts and feelings and establish what you truly value in life is so important.
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Dr Stephanie Casey
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Steph, a Cambridge-based Chartered Clinical Psychologist, registered with HCPC and BPS. I started my career in psychology 15 years ago and have over 10 years of experience in the NHS. I offer support to individuals, couples and families living with complex mental health difficulties or those who have experienced significant life events where therapy may be helpful. I specialise in low mood, anxiety, and trauma and have a passion for supporting those with neurodiversity. I have further specialist training to offer assessment and diagnosis of autism and ADHD in children and adults, helping you to gain clarity and answers.
Hi, I'm Steph, a Cambridge-based Chartered Clinical Psychologist, registered with HCPC and BPS. I started my career in psychology 15 years ago and have over 10 years of experience in the NHS. I offer support to individuals, couples and families living with complex mental health difficulties or those who have experienced significant life events where therapy may be helpful. I specialise in low mood, anxiety, and trauma and have a passion for supporting those with neurodiversity. I have further specialist training to offer assessment and diagnosis of autism and ADHD in children and adults, helping you to gain clarity and answers.
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Kelly Britton
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
Are you an over-thinker? Do your worries affect your sleep or the way you function? Do you find yourself replaying things and never finding the answers you are looking for? Do you feel anxious or low? Are you experiencing Anxiety, Depression or Burnout? I specialise in helping individuals reduce their over-thinking, so they can manage their stress and enjoy life again. I am a registered Metacognitive Therapist, a cutting edge approach, to help you to move forward in a positive and achievable way. I also use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy & Coaching to help people address their difficulties.
Are you an over-thinker? Do your worries affect your sleep or the way you function? Do you find yourself replaying things and never finding the answers you are looking for? Do you feel anxious or low? Are you experiencing Anxiety, Depression or Burnout? I specialise in helping individuals reduce their over-thinking, so they can manage their stress and enjoy life again. I am a registered Metacognitive Therapist, a cutting edge approach, to help you to move forward in a positive and achievable way. I also use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy & Coaching to help people address their difficulties.
01493 806874 View 01493 806874
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Stevie Burnett
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Norwich NR4
I am a Clinical Psychologist and CBT therapist with 10 years of experience providing evidence-based psychological support in the NHS, charity and private sectors. I specialise in working with OCD, trauma (PTSD), anxiety disorders, and self-esteem related issues. That said, you don’t need to be experiencing a ‘disorder’ to benefit from psychological support; sometimes life just feels overwhelming or confusing, and that’s reason enough. Alongside CBT, I also use EMDR, ACT, CFT, and relational approaches in my work. My range of training means that I draw on a number of therapy models to adapt therapy to your unique needs.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and CBT therapist with 10 years of experience providing evidence-based psychological support in the NHS, charity and private sectors. I specialise in working with OCD, trauma (PTSD), anxiety disorders, and self-esteem related issues. That said, you don’t need to be experiencing a ‘disorder’ to benefit from psychological support; sometimes life just feels overwhelming or confusing, and that’s reason enough. Alongside CBT, I also use EMDR, ACT, CFT, and relational approaches in my work. My range of training means that I draw on a number of therapy models to adapt therapy to your unique needs.
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Mandy Noblet
Counsellor, MSc, MUKCP
3 Endorsed
Norwich NR2
I am a passionate, empathic, down to earth integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor; working with both individuals, aged 16 plus, and couples. I am trained in various modalities to tailor individualistic therapy. I fuse theory with a creative approach to enable work at greater depth, revealing disconnected parts of self and unmet needs. I work with a trauma and attachment informed approach and feel the relationship to be at the core of our work together. I have 25 years experience as a registered general nurse and a further 4 years in mental health, including low cost counselling and child and adolescent mental health services.
I am a passionate, empathic, down to earth integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor; working with both individuals, aged 16 plus, and couples. I am trained in various modalities to tailor individualistic therapy. I fuse theory with a creative approach to enable work at greater depth, revealing disconnected parts of self and unmet needs. I work with a trauma and attachment informed approach and feel the relationship to be at the core of our work together. I have 25 years experience as a registered general nurse and a further 4 years in mental health, including low cost counselling and child and adolescent mental health services.
01603 931612 View 01603 931612
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Shaman Emrys
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I have the best job in the world: it’s to help you find the peace you’re looking for. That’s what I’ve been doing, first as a shamanic counsellor then as a psychotherapist, for others just like you, for 47 years. Whether you have a phobia, or are in a dire, life-threatening situation, or anything in between, you’re just a call away from finding yourself warmly welcomed to a totally non-judgemental, safe, comfortable space where you can relax and unload whatever you want in total confidence: then we can get straight to work fixing it.
I have the best job in the world: it’s to help you find the peace you’re looking for. That’s what I’ve been doing, first as a shamanic counsellor then as a psychotherapist, for others just like you, for 47 years. Whether you have a phobia, or are in a dire, life-threatening situation, or anything in between, you’re just a call away from finding yourself warmly welcomed to a totally non-judgemental, safe, comfortable space where you can relax and unload whatever you want in total confidence: then we can get straight to work fixing it.
01359 302635 View 01359 302635
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Nicola Harbridge
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I support people to make positive changes so they can heal, thrive and live fulfilling and meaningful lives. Its time to become the person you have always wanted to be! Discovering what is important for you as an individual and learning to identify and use your inner resources to cope in times of stress, anxiety, bereavement, depression and emotional upheaval such as divorce, redundancy or retirement are just a few of the benefits of counselling. Often just talking through a traumatic experience or difficult feelings with another person can be incredibly therapeutic and will empower you to reach your potential.
I support people to make positive changes so they can heal, thrive and live fulfilling and meaningful lives. Its time to become the person you have always wanted to be! Discovering what is important for you as an individual and learning to identify and use your inner resources to cope in times of stress, anxiety, bereavement, depression and emotional upheaval such as divorce, redundancy or retirement are just a few of the benefits of counselling. Often just talking through a traumatic experience or difficult feelings with another person can be incredibly therapeutic and will empower you to reach your potential.
01787 323756 View 01787 323756
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Darren David
Counsellor, MBACP
Norwich NR4
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile. Managing life's challenges and our mental health can be overwhelming. Whether it's anxiety, depression, coping with loss or just working out what's wrong and why we're feeling sad, we sometimes need help with our thoughts and feelings. Working online or in person in Norwich (Eaton, NR4), I work with adult individuals and couples to help them gently explore what's troubling them and to find a way forward.
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile. Managing life's challenges and our mental health can be overwhelming. Whether it's anxiety, depression, coping with loss or just working out what's wrong and why we're feeling sad, we sometimes need help with our thoughts and feelings. Working online or in person in Norwich (Eaton, NR4), I work with adult individuals and couples to help them gently explore what's troubling them and to find a way forward.
01603 249248 View 01603 249248
FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.

How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.

How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.

What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.