Counselling in Taunton
Joanne Lindsay
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hi, I'm Jo and thank you for taking the time to stop by my profile. So you've decided to take what feels like a scary yet very important step towards making a difference in your life and are looking for the right help with this - yes? Finding a safe, trustworthy and comfortable place is so important when it comes to therapy and I strive to offer this, either in my therapy room, via video link or over the phone, so that you can get help where ever you are. I'm trained in a variety of Counselling Theories so we can make the therapy fit you, rather than to try to fit you in to a 'therapy box' of one theory fits all.
Andrew Ayers Talking Therapies Ltd
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have worked in the field of mental health for over 25 years, and this has afforded me the opportunity to experience and work collaboratively with clients from a range of difficulties and backgrounds, using evidence based treatments and see how effective and transformative they can be. I have extensive experience in working with anxiety and Mood disorders, such as Generalized Anxiety (Excessive worry); Social Anxiety; Panic Attacks; Phobia's (animals, weather, emetophobia etc); OCD; Eating Disorders (Bulimia, Binge Eating disorder, Restrictive Eating); PTSD; Depression and Low self esteem.
Denis Victor
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hi, I'm Denis Victor, a Psychotherapist and Counsellor with Acorn Therapy. Struggling? I can help. I work with adults, young adults and teenagers - supporting them with acceptance and practical skills to tackle challenges such as trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, relationship issues and more. I'm based in Taunton, Somerset but offer online therapy across the UK. Let's talk.
Alice Davies
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I offer face to face and online counselling in the Taunton area. Together we can look at who you are and the impact of what is going on for you, helping you to develop your self-awareness and to think about the changes you would like to make. Counselling can allow you to develop better understanding of yourself and your relationships. Unshared feelings can feel like a burden and can lead to us feeling isolated and alone. My aim is to help you express these feelings and allow you to re-evaluate your life and to move towards a fresh sense of self.
Nicola Speight
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Their can be many reasons why someone seeks counselling, which can affect our daily lives. These can include anxiety, depression, stress, low self esteem, PTSD & complex PTSD, OCD, phobias, grief & bereavement amongst many other's. You want to find solutions although may find this difficult to navigate yourself and need some support to find ways to tackle life's difficulties in a safe environment. You may have goals you want to work on to help find ways to manage possible symptoms, move on from past situations or to gain a new perspective and outlook on your life.
Nick Morecroft Trauma Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you feel you have issues in your life that are hard to understand or explain? Do you feel like you are struggling with trauma or PTSD? How would you like to be able to peel back the covers of your problems, find the causes and put them right? Whilst therapy isn't quite as easy as that, with care and really strong support you may be suprised at how much change is possible!
On Your Mind Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I believe that everyone deserves to have the knowledge and skills to improve their mental health, quality of life, and their relationships. It can take a great deal of courage to see a counsellor, so my aim is to offer you a confidential and safe space where you can feel listened to, without judgment, to help you explore your thoughts and feelings. You may be feeling sad, low, or anxious because of a particular issue, or it could be that you don't know why you are feeling as you do.
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Tanya Hall-Palmer
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
What is going on for you? Where are you “stuck”? Maybe you are looking for somewhere to go to talk things through. Maybe you’re wondering why you can’t get past something that keeps coming up. You may be feeling restless, sad, frustrated or anxious. Working together, we will explore your unique life experiences to help you understand more about your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and relationships. I am trained as an integrative therapist; this means I can draw on a range of humanistic, psychodynamic and cognitive theories tailored to your individual needs, creating a bespoke therapeutic experience.
Dr Claire Plumbly
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I'm a specialist in anxiety and trauma. If you want to improve your self-esteem, emotions and behaviour patterns, then I can offer a warm, therapeutic space to do this. I have extra experience in working with women who have suffered a sexual assault. I draw on therapy models most suited to your needs including CBT; EMDR, Mindfulness, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), IFS and DBT-skills. You do not need a diagnosis to work with me.
Steve Turner
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
My ideal client is one of complexity; I plan on to enrol onto a Doctorate becoming a counselling psychologist. I am a qualified counsellor and my knowledge base started 15 years ago when I fell ill. I have had an eventful life, including heart problems, strokes and many other issues. Through therapies, self help and determination I am happy with my life and I would love to share my knowledge. I have specialised in complex bereavement over the past 6 years seeing clients face to face and supporting them through the hard times. There is a need for more LGBT counsellors that understand and help.
The OCD Treatment Centre
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I work with clients that primarily struggle with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) symptoms and anxiety disorders. My clients experience contamination, responsibility, religious/scrupulosity, relationship, health, symmetry, and 'Pure O' OCD symptoms. I offer formal assessments, treatment proposals, and I regularly educate and support clients to learn specialist skills, tools and techniques to successfully manage their OCD. This includes learning to diffuse from and accept unwanted thoughts, resist the urge to perform compulsions, and improve self-esteem. I am experienced working with mild, moderate, or severe OCD.
Alex Hughes
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
Alex offers CBT for all anxiety disorders, depression, addictions, work related stress all following NICE recommended treatments. He also offers Dependency and behavioural change consultancy.
Kelly Jane Hooper
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Life can often feel challenging and even overwhelming at times. The therapeutic relationship between therapist and client, once formed is a safe, warm, non judgmental space that will allow the client to explore their worries and make sense of your feelings.
Dr Mari Aldridge
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am a Chartered and Registered Clinical Psychologist, Accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist (CBT) and Accredited EMDR Practitioner. I am also the Clinical Lead for Prometheus Psychological Therapy Centre, where highly trained and verified experts are able to meet your mental health and psychological needs. Email: admin@prometheus-therapy.co.uk
Exmoor Counselling Service
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile. Life can be stressful, challenging and overwhelming. This can be influenced by issues such as relationship difficulties, general anxieties and worries, feelings of panic, low confidence and self esteem, bereavement, to name but a few. However, you may feel embarrassed, unable or unwilling to share your worries with friends or family. I can provide support, confidentiality and understanding to enable you to start to move forward. You do not need to go through this on your own.
The OCD Treatment Centre
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I work with clients that primarily struggle with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) symptoms and anxiety disorders. My clients experience contamination, responsibility, religious/scrupulosity, relationship, health, symmetry, and 'Pure O' OCD symptoms. I offer formal assessments, treatment proposals, and I regularly educate and support clients to learn specialist skills, tools and techniques to successfully manage their OCD. This includes learning to diffuse from and accept unwanted thoughts, resist the urge to perform compulsions, and improve self-esteem. I am experienced working with mild, moderate, or severe OCD.
Lucy Glanfield
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Do you feel as though you need to be heard, truly understood and supported without fear of judgement? Maybe you would like to look back at your life and learn something about the experiences that you have been through that have bought you to this moment. At some point during our life, we can all have feelings of overwhelm, isolation and despair…you are not alone! Finding Me Therapy can offer you a safe, confidential, trusting, therapeutic relationship so that together we can help you to find the true, authentic you… the you, that you have been searching for.
Katie Snow
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hi, I'm Katie and I appreciate you stopping by my profile. I bring warmth, positivity and my sense of humour to the therapeutic relationships that I form with clients. It takes courage to decide to enter therapy and together we will find what helps you the most. The areas that I offer the most support with are anxiety, low self esteem and depression. I offer a free initial discussion because it gives you the opportunity to see if you think we are a good fit. Part of the therapeutic process is the relationship that we build and therefore it is important that you feel safe, heard and accepted.
Taunton TA1
& Online
Emma Cavinder
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work with teenagers and adults who struggle with anxiety, anger, depression, loss, trauma and many other common causes of poor mental health. Talking about your experience in a confidential therapeutic space, can help you to better understand what is going on for you, empowering you to make positive changes to promote your well-being. Using a range of therapeutic techniques, my practice is informed by the needs of the individual client. My primary approach is TA which can help with communication and behaviour by understanding the Self, and thus improving interpersonal relationships and self-esteem.
Dr Maria Gascon-Ramos
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
As a Clinical Psychologist, I work with individuals with a range of difficulties who want to improve their lives. Clients I see struggle with attachment trauma, anxiety, depression, somatic symptoms and self-criticism. They often feel drained, have little energy, live with pain, gastrointestinal complaints, and PTSD symptoms. For many, relationships are challenging, and trusting others to access help is a struggle. Through our work together, we develop greater awareness of how they relate to others in intimate relationships, and the impact this has on their body and mind, which helps them to relate to themselves differently too.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist, psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counselling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.