Marriage Counselling in Swindon

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Michael Bizley
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
I work purely as an Online Therapist for which I am fully qualified and trained to do. This has many benefits, not only as it doesn't mean travelling but we also have the options of working in different ways, such as video, email, audio or instant messaging. Sometimes it can reduce anxieties as you can be in a space that feels comfortable for you. I have a particular interest in working with MEN in therapy as I am aware how difficult it can be for a man to seek therapy and talk about their emotions and experiences. My aim is to provide that safe space in which all clients can explore their feelings and emotions.
I work purely as an Online Therapist for which I am fully qualified and trained to do. This has many benefits, not only as it doesn't mean travelling but we also have the options of working in different ways, such as video, email, audio or instant messaging. Sometimes it can reduce anxieties as you can be in a space that feels comfortable for you. I have a particular interest in working with MEN in therapy as I am aware how difficult it can be for a man to seek therapy and talk about their emotions and experiences. My aim is to provide that safe space in which all clients can explore their feelings and emotions.
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Barbara Lorusso
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, BACP
Swindon SN2
I can offer face to face or Zoom counselling sessions for individuals and prefer to work face to face with couples or groups (including families)
Counselling can help you to work through thoughts, feelings and/or behaviours that concern you. I am non judgemental, open and accepting of you as a person and will work with you to help you to improve your future. I am a fully qualified psychotherapist/counsellor with many years experience. As an integrative counsellor I draw from various theoretical approaches which enables me to adapt the therapy to fit each individual and their specific needs. My hours of work are Monday,Tuesday from 12 until 9pm and Friday afternoons, for Face to Face. Thursdays 12-9 and Friday mornings on Zoom(can be flexible).
I can offer face to face or Zoom counselling sessions for individuals and prefer to work face to face with couples or groups (including families)
Counselling can help you to work through thoughts, feelings and/or behaviours that concern you. I am non judgemental, open and accepting of you as a person and will work with you to help you to improve your future. I am a fully qualified psychotherapist/counsellor with many years experience. As an integrative counsellor I draw from various theoretical approaches which enables me to adapt the therapy to fit each individual and their specific needs. My hours of work are Monday,Tuesday from 12 until 9pm and Friday afternoons, for Face to Face. Thursdays 12-9 and Friday mornings on Zoom(can be flexible).
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Jamie Sabat
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Swindon SN4
Welcome, my name is Jamie and I am a fully qualified and experienced counsellor. I understand how overwhelming seeking counselling can be and recognise how much of a big step it takes to contact someone like myself to talk about your personal difficulties. I am experienced working with individuals and relationships. My training being person-centred, I focus on respecting your unique experience and supporting you to find your sense of agency and self belief.
Welcome, my name is Jamie and I am a fully qualified and experienced counsellor. I understand how overwhelming seeking counselling can be and recognise how much of a big step it takes to contact someone like myself to talk about your personal difficulties. I am experienced working with individuals and relationships. My training being person-centred, I focus on respecting your unique experience and supporting you to find your sense of agency and self belief.
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Talk It Out Services
Counsellor, MBACP
Swindon SN5
Thank you for taking the time to read and visit my profile today. I offer clients, Face to Face, Online and Walk and Talk sessions. Having had previous counselling experience myself, I truly understand the importance of navigating this process looking at many profiles. Working with you I will be helping support you with your struggles, stresses, worries, concerns and whatever you are experiencing together. By us building trust together enables you to identify new key focus areas whilst continually adapting myself and focusing on your individual changing needs.
Thank you for taking the time to read and visit my profile today. I offer clients, Face to Face, Online and Walk and Talk sessions. Having had previous counselling experience myself, I truly understand the importance of navigating this process looking at many profiles. Working with you I will be helping support you with your struggles, stresses, worries, concerns and whatever you are experiencing together. By us building trust together enables you to identify new key focus areas whilst continually adapting myself and focusing on your individual changing needs.
01793 540903 View 01793 540903
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Maxine O'Brien Sex & Relationship Counsellor
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Swindon SN2
I work with Individuals and couples with anxiety, depression and finding ways of coping.
My specialism is Sex and Relationship Therapy. Working sensitively to resolve issues including: Erectile dysfunction, Painful sex, Lack of desire, Issues around Porn use and other areas of Sex which are causing concerns. I also work with relationships to help resolve conflict after affairs/betrayals, communication difficulties, along with other difficulties.
I work with Individuals and couples with anxiety, depression and finding ways of coping.
My specialism is Sex and Relationship Therapy. Working sensitively to resolve issues including: Erectile dysfunction, Painful sex, Lack of desire, Issues around Porn use and other areas of Sex which are causing concerns. I also work with relationships to help resolve conflict after affairs/betrayals, communication difficulties, along with other difficulties.
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Flo Atkins
Counsellor, MBACP
Swindon SN3
You don't have to face life's challenges alone, I offer compassionate personalised therapy in a safe and welcoming space supporting individuals, couples and parents through times of emotional difficulty, trauma and transition.
No two people are the same and therapy with me will reflect that. My approach is rooted in psychodynamic and attachment-based models. I also draw on trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and emotional regulation practices, adapting our work to meet your unique needs and life story.
You don't have to face life's challenges alone, I offer compassionate personalised therapy in a safe and welcoming space supporting individuals, couples and parents through times of emotional difficulty, trauma and transition.
No two people are the same and therapy with me will reflect that. My approach is rooted in psychodynamic and attachment-based models. I also draw on trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and emotional regulation practices, adapting our work to meet your unique needs and life story.
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Caroline Hukins
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Swindon SN6
You may be thinking about counselling for many reasons, eg: You’re trying to come to terms with a loss, or illness. You're going through a significant life change (e.g., retirement, kids leaving home, career change, relationship breakdown, relocation, becoming a parent). You may feel angry, sad, depressed, anxious, confused, stuck – and perhaps not know why, or what to do about it. You may want to make sense of things that happened in the past, or improve a relationship. Whatever your reason for seeking counselling, it can help you to understand yourself better, and feel more confident to make the changes that are important to you.
You may be thinking about counselling for many reasons, eg: You’re trying to come to terms with a loss, or illness. You're going through a significant life change (e.g., retirement, kids leaving home, career change, relationship breakdown, relocation, becoming a parent). You may feel angry, sad, depressed, anxious, confused, stuck – and perhaps not know why, or what to do about it. You may want to make sense of things that happened in the past, or improve a relationship. Whatever your reason for seeking counselling, it can help you to understand yourself better, and feel more confident to make the changes that are important to you.
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Theresa Bell
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Swindon SN4
I offer Clinical Supervision and Counselling. My background is in education, providing support for students from Primary, Secondary, Sixth Form/College, and University. While working with a diverse range of people, I have received specialist training for working with students and adults with Autism, ADHD, Asperger's and challenging behaviour. I have also previously worked in a Specialist Autistic (SRP) unit. I also work with adults and those that have received a late diagnosis to help accept, adjust and make sense of this impact on their lives and that of their family.
I offer Clinical Supervision and Counselling. My background is in education, providing support for students from Primary, Secondary, Sixth Form/College, and University. While working with a diverse range of people, I have received specialist training for working with students and adults with Autism, ADHD, Asperger's and challenging behaviour. I have also previously worked in a Specialist Autistic (SRP) unit. I also work with adults and those that have received a late diagnosis to help accept, adjust and make sense of this impact on their lives and that of their family.
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Tina People
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Swindon SN1
I offer clients a service individual to whatever their needs may be. As an integrative counsellor, I offer a combined approach to counselling and psychotherapy, bringing together different elements from specific therapies. I understand that taking that initial step to phone or meet with a counsellor can be scary, however, I offer a compassionate and caring client-led talking therapy which ensures you can confidentially explore whatever issues you need to. Each client's goals are explored - ensuring there is an overall understanding of what is wanted from counselling.
I offer clients a service individual to whatever their needs may be. As an integrative counsellor, I offer a combined approach to counselling and psychotherapy, bringing together different elements from specific therapies. I understand that taking that initial step to phone or meet with a counsellor can be scary, however, I offer a compassionate and caring client-led talking therapy which ensures you can confidentially explore whatever issues you need to. Each client's goals are explored - ensuring there is an overall understanding of what is wanted from counselling.
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Anne Oyston
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Swindon SN25
There are no "ideal" clients - there are only people and people have throughts and feelings that can sometimes be too much to handle by themselves. At these times I believe that reaching out and speaking to someone who is trained to listen and not judge, someone who is empathetic and wants to help, can be the catalyst for change in a person's life. You might be a person who has struggled to be understood, who needs to process your thoughts and feelings with a trained and experienced counsellor in order to move past this period of confusion and distress.
There are no "ideal" clients - there are only people and people have throughts and feelings that can sometimes be too much to handle by themselves. At these times I believe that reaching out and speaking to someone who is trained to listen and not judge, someone who is empathetic and wants to help, can be the catalyst for change in a person's life. You might be a person who has struggled to be understood, who needs to process your thoughts and feelings with a trained and experienced counsellor in order to move past this period of confusion and distress.
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Sandra Estelle Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Swindon SN4
I offer One-to-One & Couples Counselling, and Clinical Supervision Sessions in my Therapy Room, but arrangements can be made for Telephone, Conference Call or Walk and Talk Sessions.
My name is Sandra and I have worked as an Integrative Counsellor since 2013. For a lot of that time my work has been focused on working with the bereaved, both adults and children, helping them to understand their grief and finding ways to live with their loss. Through this work I have gained experience working with clients affected by a variety of tragedies, including suicide and the death of a child. I have also worked as a volunteer addiction counsellor, and as a facilitator for carers groups.
I offer One-to-One & Couples Counselling, and Clinical Supervision Sessions in my Therapy Room, but arrangements can be made for Telephone, Conference Call or Walk and Talk Sessions.
My name is Sandra and I have worked as an Integrative Counsellor since 2013. For a lot of that time my work has been focused on working with the bereaved, both adults and children, helping them to understand their grief and finding ways to live with their loss. Through this work I have gained experience working with clients affected by a variety of tragedies, including suicide and the death of a child. I have also worked as a volunteer addiction counsellor, and as a facilitator for carers groups.
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Julie Strauss
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Swindon SN4
Welcome and thank you. I’m so pleased you want to find out more about my practice. My name is Julie and I’m a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist with 7 years’ experience. I’m committed to co-creating a safe, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship. Together, we will build trust and empathy while being curious and transparent. My therapeutic approach is designed to be supportive; I will endeavour to provide a space where you can talk openly and start to understand and resolve problems you have identified as troublesome, confusing or distressing. Real connection and change are possible.
Welcome and thank you. I’m so pleased you want to find out more about my practice. My name is Julie and I’m a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist with 7 years’ experience. I’m committed to co-creating a safe, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship. Together, we will build trust and empathy while being curious and transparent. My therapeutic approach is designed to be supportive; I will endeavour to provide a space where you can talk openly and start to understand and resolve problems you have identified as troublesome, confusing or distressing. Real connection and change are possible.
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Victoria Alexandra Pook
Counsellor, MBACP
Swindon SN3
A successful counseling relationship is established through the creation of an authentic and confidential space between the client and therapist. This space serves as a safe haven where you can openly discuss your challenges, concerns, anxieties, frustrations, and emotional struggles. Within this environment, you will encounter a non-judgmental and empathetic atmosphere that allows for reflection on the issues that have led you to seek counseling.
A successful counseling relationship is established through the creation of an authentic and confidential space between the client and therapist. This space serves as a safe haven where you can openly discuss your challenges, concerns, anxieties, frustrations, and emotional struggles. Within this environment, you will encounter a non-judgmental and empathetic atmosphere that allows for reflection on the issues that have led you to seek counseling.
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Photo of Tina Deas - A Time For You, Counselling and Reiki (Tina Deas), Counsellor, MBACP Accred
I help Individuals and Couples with many different concerns.
I created my holistic practice, A Time For You, Counselling and Reiki over 12 years ago. Counselling is always at the heart of what I do, and as an experienced integrative counsellor I am able to help you with your concerns by drawing on a range of theoretical approaches depending on what your individual needs are during each session that we work together.
I help Individuals and Couples with many different concerns.
I created my holistic practice, A Time For You, Counselling and Reiki over 12 years ago. Counselling is always at the heart of what I do, and as an experienced integrative counsellor I am able to help you with your concerns by drawing on a range of theoretical approaches depending on what your individual needs are during each session that we work together.
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Marianne Northam
Counsellor, MBACP Snr. Accred
Swindon SN1
I have many years of experience of working with teenagers, adults, senior citizens and couples to help them explore, understand and , hopefully, resolve the issues that have caused them to seek counselling support.
I offer help in the following areas:- Abuse, domestic, emotional, physical, sexual. Addictions - gambling, alcohol, pornography Anger management Anxiety Bereavement Career issues Depression Family issdues Low self-esteem low self-confidence Panic Attacks PTSD Redundancy Separation and divorce Spirituality Stress - work related and personal
I have many years of experience of working with teenagers, adults, senior citizens and couples to help them explore, understand and , hopefully, resolve the issues that have caused them to seek counselling support.
I offer help in the following areas:- Abuse, domestic, emotional, physical, sexual. Addictions - gambling, alcohol, pornography Anger management Anxiety Bereavement Career issues Depression Family issdues Low self-esteem low self-confidence Panic Attacks PTSD Redundancy Separation and divorce Spirituality Stress - work related and personal
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Kaukab Rasul
Counsellor, MBACP
Swindon SN1
Over 15 years experience of working with couples and individuals.
Treatment issues include but are not limited to: Covid-19 related anxiety, Isolation, Low Self Esteem, Depression Anxiety, Addiction, Self Harm, Abuse, Sexuality, Relationships, Couples Counselling.
Over 15 years experience of working with couples and individuals.
Treatment issues include but are not limited to: Covid-19 related anxiety, Isolation, Low Self Esteem, Depression Anxiety, Addiction, Self Harm, Abuse, Sexuality, Relationships, Couples Counselling.
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Bruce Rolls
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Therapy can provide a place of honesty for all the battles in our heads, from medical diagnoses, past trauma, sexual desire, issues of gender, to everyday compulsive/negative thinking. Understanding our experience in a rapidly changing environment, whilst surrounded by limitless information that offers such contradictory explanations can leave us feeling overwhelmed. Finding, and maintaining, personal meaning amongst so much uncertainty is a struggle. You needn't face it alone. Therapy reduces anxiety and deepens our understanding. Together we strive to create personal harmony between your internal needs and those external demands..
Therapy can provide a place of honesty for all the battles in our heads, from medical diagnoses, past trauma, sexual desire, issues of gender, to everyday compulsive/negative thinking. Understanding our experience in a rapidly changing environment, whilst surrounded by limitless information that offers such contradictory explanations can leave us feeling overwhelmed. Finding, and maintaining, personal meaning amongst so much uncertainty is a struggle. You needn't face it alone. Therapy reduces anxiety and deepens our understanding. Together we strive to create personal harmony between your internal needs and those external demands..
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Rhian Kenny Therapy- CBT
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I'm Rhian, a BABCP accredited CBT Therapist working with children and adults experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. My training and experience within education, outpatient and specialist services means that delivering therapy can be done simply and effectively. I adapt our work to your personal needs whilst keeping your goals at the heart of what we do and can also adapt for neurodiversity (ADHD and Autism). By working together, we can create lasting change not only by resolving your current issues, but by building life-long resilience through skills and understanding of what maintains our problems.
I'm Rhian, a BABCP accredited CBT Therapist working with children and adults experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. My training and experience within education, outpatient and specialist services means that delivering therapy can be done simply and effectively. I adapt our work to your personal needs whilst keeping your goals at the heart of what we do and can also adapt for neurodiversity (ADHD and Autism). By working together, we can create lasting change not only by resolving your current issues, but by building life-long resilience through skills and understanding of what maintains our problems.
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Cotswold Neurodevelopmental Service
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Serves Area
Cotswold Neurodevelopmental Service is a dedicated provider of support for adults and children with neurodevelopmental conditions, such as Autism or ADHD. Our friendly experienced team of therapists, mentors and psychologists, use adapted approaches and specialist tools, to help people overcome their challenges.
Cotswold Neurodevelopmental Service is a dedicated provider of support for adults and children with neurodevelopmental conditions, such as Autism or ADHD. Our friendly experienced team of therapists, mentors and psychologists, use adapted approaches and specialist tools, to help people overcome their challenges.
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Dr Emma Hartley
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialise in EMDR and Trauma Focused Interventions. I have specific expertise in working with people with trauma related conditions such as PTSD, childhood trauma, domestic violence, dissociative difficulties and psychosis. I offer an integrative approach to therapy drawing heavily on attachment and trauma- informed ways of understanding how difficulties in the here and now often have their origins in earlier life experiences. I believe that effective therapy should be empowering, focused and meaningful and built upon the foundation of a strong therapeutic relationship.
I specialise in EMDR and Trauma Focused Interventions. I have specific expertise in working with people with trauma related conditions such as PTSD, childhood trauma, domestic violence, dissociative difficulties and psychosis. I offer an integrative approach to therapy drawing heavily on attachment and trauma- informed ways of understanding how difficulties in the here and now often have their origins in earlier life experiences. I believe that effective therapy should be empowering, focused and meaningful and built upon the foundation of a strong therapeutic relationship.
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Marriage Counselling

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.