Aviva Counselling in Thame
Hi, I’m a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and EMDR psychotherapist.
I believe that caring for your emotional and mental well-being is essential — it influences how you think, feel, and behave, and ultimately shapes your quality of life.
Hi, I’m a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and EMDR psychotherapist.
I believe that caring for your emotional and mental well-being is essential — it influences how you think, feel, and behave, and ultimately shapes your quality of life.
If you are tired of anxiety, worry, trauma or low mood controlling your life, evidence-based psychological therapy can help you take it back.
We work with adults, teenagers, children and families experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, stress, emotional difficulties, psychosis, bipolar and relationship challenges. Many of our clients have tried to cope alone for some time and are looking for more than support alone; they want to understand what is driving their difficulties and learn effective, evidence-based strategies to create lasting change. Our team helps people regain confidence, resilience and control of their lives.
If you are tired of anxiety, worry, trauma or low mood controlling your life, evidence-based psychological therapy can help you take it back.
We work with adults, teenagers, children and families experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, stress, emotional difficulties, psychosis, bipolar and relationship challenges. Many of our clients have tried to cope alone for some time and are looking for more than support alone; they want to understand what is driving their difficulties and learn effective, evidence-based strategies to create lasting change. Our team helps people regain confidence, resilience and control of their lives.
Hello, I'm Dee Maddox-Hinton, an accredited and registered counsellor and psychotherapist. I support individuals, couples, groups and families with their mental and emotional health. With over 15 years experience in assisting a wide range of clients with issues varying from addictions, abuse, anxiety, stress, relationship issues and much more, I can offer CBT alongside a person centred approach. Together we will explore your feelings and identify ways to let go of those that are holding you back, change the way you feel and take back control of your life to realise your full potential as an individual and within relationships.
Hello, I'm Dee Maddox-Hinton, an accredited and registered counsellor and psychotherapist. I support individuals, couples, groups and families with their mental and emotional health. With over 15 years experience in assisting a wide range of clients with issues varying from addictions, abuse, anxiety, stress, relationship issues and much more, I can offer CBT alongside a person centred approach. Together we will explore your feelings and identify ways to let go of those that are holding you back, change the way you feel and take back control of your life to realise your full potential as an individual and within relationships.
Are you pregnant and struggling with anxiety or low mood or anxious about the birth? Maybe you experienced a traumatic birth and would like a safe space to make sense of this? Or anxiety or low mood is making it hard for you to enjoy Parenthood?
I am a CBT Therapist trained to work with a talking therapy recommended by the NHS for anxiety and depression. I enjoy working with adults at all stages of life but as a Registered Midwife I specialise in pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period ( up to 24 months after the birth). Please take a look at my website to read some testimonials from previous clients I have worked with.
Are you pregnant and struggling with anxiety or low mood or anxious about the birth? Maybe you experienced a traumatic birth and would like a safe space to make sense of this? Or anxiety or low mood is making it hard for you to enjoy Parenthood?
I am a CBT Therapist trained to work with a talking therapy recommended by the NHS for anxiety and depression. I enjoy working with adults at all stages of life but as a Registered Midwife I specialise in pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period ( up to 24 months after the birth). Please take a look at my website to read some testimonials from previous clients I have worked with.
Therapy means different things to different people. For some, it's about changing a particular behaviour or learning to better manage emotions. For others, it's a space to unpack experiences and gain deeper understanding. Sometimes it's all of these—or something else entirely. My strength lies in helping clients explore, reflect and make sense of their inner world. I aim to create a space that’s safe, accepting, and non-directive, so we can work together to understand why you feel, think, or behave the way you do. Through insight, we can uncover new ways of relating to yourself and others, helping you move toward the life you want.
Therapy means different things to different people. For some, it's about changing a particular behaviour or learning to better manage emotions. For others, it's a space to unpack experiences and gain deeper understanding. Sometimes it's all of these—or something else entirely. My strength lies in helping clients explore, reflect and make sense of their inner world. I aim to create a space that’s safe, accepting, and non-directive, so we can work together to understand why you feel, think, or behave the way you do. Through insight, we can uncover new ways of relating to yourself and others, helping you move toward the life you want.
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Hello, my name is Doug Stow. I’m an experienced Psychotherapist, Couples & Relationship Psychotherapist, Psychosexual & Sex Addiction Psychotherapist with over 26+ years experience private practice. • PG. Dip. Psychosexual Therapy, London South Bank University • PG. Cert. Forensic Sexology, University of Central Lancashire • Professional Cert. Association for the Treatment of Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity (ATSAC) • Advance Cert. Psychosexual & Relationship Psychotherapy (COSRT) Accredited Training Course
Hello, my name is Doug Stow. I’m an experienced Psychotherapist, Couples & Relationship Psychotherapist, Psychosexual & Sex Addiction Psychotherapist with over 26+ years experience private practice. • PG. Dip. Psychosexual Therapy, London South Bank University • PG. Cert. Forensic Sexology, University of Central Lancashire • Professional Cert. Association for the Treatment of Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity (ATSAC) • Advance Cert. Psychosexual & Relationship Psychotherapy (COSRT) Accredited Training Course
On-line CBT Counselling Specialist, Therapeutic Coach and Online Face to Face Practitioner - MBACP. For 17 years I have been in private practice in Harley Street, Central London and in Islington & Haringey in North London. I have been offering video consultations via Zoom, WhatsApp, Face Time and Teams for many years. This has the advantage of being conducted at your convenience from your own home/office environment. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is proven to make a big difference to general anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic disorder and depression, and CBT Counselling is also approved by the NHS.
On-line CBT Counselling Specialist, Therapeutic Coach and Online Face to Face Practitioner - MBACP. For 17 years I have been in private practice in Harley Street, Central London and in Islington & Haringey in North London. I have been offering video consultations via Zoom, WhatsApp, Face Time and Teams for many years. This has the advantage of being conducted at your convenience from your own home/office environment. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is proven to make a big difference to general anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic disorder and depression, and CBT Counselling is also approved by the NHS.
I offer a safe non judgmental space to understand help and support you.
My specialist areas are working with Anxiety depression and trauma low self esteem, neurodivergence, self parenting, co-dependency and life transitions. The use of EMDR and Somatic therapy supports the nervous system regulation to recovery, building a fully functioning version of yourself by gently untangling what’s holding you back. Self parenting focuses on healing our younger self and recognising how experiences and early wounds shape our life and relationships. As we release the past we can move forward with greater self-trust and confidence.
I offer a safe non judgmental space to understand help and support you.
My specialist areas are working with Anxiety depression and trauma low self esteem, neurodivergence, self parenting, co-dependency and life transitions. The use of EMDR and Somatic therapy supports the nervous system regulation to recovery, building a fully functioning version of yourself by gently untangling what’s holding you back. Self parenting focuses on healing our younger self and recognising how experiences and early wounds shape our life and relationships. As we release the past we can move forward with greater self-trust and confidence.
I have had the privilege of working with people who struggle with their mental health, for over 10 years. I completed my doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Oxford University. My background is rather diverse, having grown up in 6 different countries (Ethiopia, Cyprus, Zambia, Fujairah, Germany and England). As a psychologist, I have lived and practiced in England, China and most recently in Mexico. I have worked with people across the life span, with children, families and couples. I also have extensive experience working with children and adults who struggled profoundly in their early attachment relationships.
I have had the privilege of working with people who struggle with their mental health, for over 10 years. I completed my doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Oxford University. My background is rather diverse, having grown up in 6 different countries (Ethiopia, Cyprus, Zambia, Fujairah, Germany and England). As a psychologist, I have lived and practiced in England, China and most recently in Mexico. I have worked with people across the life span, with children, families and couples. I also have extensive experience working with children and adults who struggled profoundly in their early attachment relationships.
I am a Counselling Psychologist with over 14yrs experience of working within NHS mental health and psychology services. My most recent roles have been with Psychological Medicine service and Complex Depression, Anxiety and Trauma teams. Alongside this, I offer private psychology consultation and treatment.
People come to see me when they are having difficulties to understand and resolve emotional difficulties whether these relate to external world (e.g. relationships, work, life transitions) or their inner experiences. I work with a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, trauma, low self esteem, and other.
I am a Counselling Psychologist with over 14yrs experience of working within NHS mental health and psychology services. My most recent roles have been with Psychological Medicine service and Complex Depression, Anxiety and Trauma teams. Alongside this, I offer private psychology consultation and treatment.
People come to see me when they are having difficulties to understand and resolve emotional difficulties whether these relate to external world (e.g. relationships, work, life transitions) or their inner experiences. I work with a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, trauma, low self esteem, and other.
I am an experienced individual and couple psychotherapist, coach, lecturer and former international dispute resolution lawyer with a deep understanding of the pressures faced by high performing professionals. I work in private practice in London, Oxford and online with founders, leaders, creatives and professionals locally and internationally to help navigate the emotional and psychological complexities of modern life. I offer tailored support across a wide range of issues; anxiety, work stress, depression, relationship difficulties, low self esteem, mid life transitions, grief, loss, disorder eating, self harm and addiction.
I am an experienced individual and couple psychotherapist, coach, lecturer and former international dispute resolution lawyer with a deep understanding of the pressures faced by high performing professionals. I work in private practice in London, Oxford and online with founders, leaders, creatives and professionals locally and internationally to help navigate the emotional and psychological complexities of modern life. I offer tailored support across a wide range of issues; anxiety, work stress, depression, relationship difficulties, low self esteem, mid life transitions, grief, loss, disorder eating, self harm and addiction.
I understand that it can feel daunting to reach out for help and it can take real courage to do so. I strongly believe that the therapeutic relationship is key to therapy going well and so it is important to find a therapist that feels like a good fit.
I am a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist, with over 10 years’ experience in psychology services. My approach is warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental. I am skilled and passionate about helping people when they are struggling with difficult emotions, as well as trauma or stressful life events, and would love to hear from you.
I understand that it can feel daunting to reach out for help and it can take real courage to do so. I strongly believe that the therapeutic relationship is key to therapy going well and so it is important to find a therapist that feels like a good fit.
I am a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist, with over 10 years’ experience in psychology services. My approach is warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental. I am skilled and passionate about helping people when they are struggling with difficult emotions, as well as trauma or stressful life events, and would love to hear from you.
Hello, my name is Michelle Harris; I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, accredited with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP). I frequently attend training events in order to provide the best help possible.
As well as attending regular supervision myself, I also have a wealth of experience supervising other psychotherapists which helps me to think creatively.
I have been working with people experiencing emotional difficulties for over 20 years, focusing on people experiencing anxiety and depression.
Hello, my name is Michelle Harris; I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, accredited with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP). I frequently attend training events in order to provide the best help possible.
As well as attending regular supervision myself, I also have a wealth of experience supervising other psychotherapists which helps me to think creatively.
I have been working with people experiencing emotional difficulties for over 20 years, focusing on people experiencing anxiety and depression.
Life can be overwhelming sometimes, and we can all feel that our fears and issues are controlling our lives and holding us back.Therapy can help to overcome issues that may have a negative impact on our lives and help us to redefine our boundaries in life. Sometimes we need more support with life if we are going through an anxious or stressful time and this is when Therapy can help. I offer a completely confidential and non-judgemental environment to talk and explore your options for taking control of your life and making changes. I specialise in offering support for Relationships, Anxiety, Bereavement and Imposter Syndrome.
Life can be overwhelming sometimes, and we can all feel that our fears and issues are controlling our lives and holding us back.Therapy can help to overcome issues that may have a negative impact on our lives and help us to redefine our boundaries in life. Sometimes we need more support with life if we are going through an anxious or stressful time and this is when Therapy can help. I offer a completely confidential and non-judgemental environment to talk and explore your options for taking control of your life and making changes. I specialise in offering support for Relationships, Anxiety, Bereavement and Imposter Syndrome.
My ideal client is able to reflect on their emotions and what's happened to them in their lives and relationships. They have the time and space to give to this. They have some motivation to change and can take some responsibility for the work we do together. We would work together to explore what they need and identify personal goals, this may change over the course of therapy.
My ideal client is able to reflect on their emotions and what's happened to them in their lives and relationships. They have the time and space to give to this. They have some motivation to change and can take some responsibility for the work we do together. We would work together to explore what they need and identify personal goals, this may change over the course of therapy.
Every individual brings a unique set of issues, but it's usually mental or emotional distress that leads you to seek therapy. Some short-term relief can be gained, but developing your strength and inner emotional resources can take time, so you can confront and manage your challenges.
Every individual brings a unique set of issues, but it's usually mental or emotional distress that leads you to seek therapy. Some short-term relief can be gained, but developing your strength and inner emotional resources can take time, so you can confront and manage your challenges.
You may experience unexpected disruption, chronic conditions, major life upheaval, triggering of past experiences, bereavement, and any of these could create anxiety, trauma or depression. Understanding could fall away, your support system could become unhelpful, anti-depressants may not be effective and your coping mechanisms may not work. You may feel overpowered by your circumstances and perhaps seek support and reinforcement as you experience distress. You may want your complex issues to be contained and get some tools and techniques to cope. Perhaps you may just like to confide in someone and share your experience.
You may experience unexpected disruption, chronic conditions, major life upheaval, triggering of past experiences, bereavement, and any of these could create anxiety, trauma or depression. Understanding could fall away, your support system could become unhelpful, anti-depressants may not be effective and your coping mechanisms may not work. You may feel overpowered by your circumstances and perhaps seek support and reinforcement as you experience distress. You may want your complex issues to be contained and get some tools and techniques to cope. Perhaps you may just like to confide in someone and share your experience.
Do you feel stuck? Numb? Robotic? Locking yourself away? Avoiding people and places? On edge all the time? Can't sleep? Short tempered? You are possibly describing some symptoms of trauma, loss or even PTSD. Traumas can occur in adulthood: as a car accident, military trauma, domestic violence, losing a loved one; or in childhood: as bullying, abuse or neglect. ---- If this sounds like you? I am here to help. I have 25yrs experience in the NHS, and 5yrs in private practice. I provide therapies online, including: CBT, EMDR, and Brainspotting, which can gently and quickly reduce distress and release you from the grip of the past.
Do you feel stuck? Numb? Robotic? Locking yourself away? Avoiding people and places? On edge all the time? Can't sleep? Short tempered? You are possibly describing some symptoms of trauma, loss or even PTSD. Traumas can occur in adulthood: as a car accident, military trauma, domestic violence, losing a loved one; or in childhood: as bullying, abuse or neglect. ---- If this sounds like you? I am here to help. I have 25yrs experience in the NHS, and 5yrs in private practice. I provide therapies online, including: CBT, EMDR, and Brainspotting, which can gently and quickly reduce distress and release you from the grip of the past.
Hi! I'm Jonathan. Thank you for taking a look at my profile. I know that it's difficult to choose a psychologist, so here is a bit about me and if you'd like a chat before meeting, let me know! I recognise how important the therapeutic relationship is, so initial contact is about creating a safe space for us to work together. We will focus on your goals for therapy and develop a collaborative understanding of your story, and what may be contributing towards any difficulties. I am trained to work with a variety of difficulties from low mood, anxiety and adjustment to trauma, low esteem and family difficulties, amongst many others!
Hi! I'm Jonathan. Thank you for taking a look at my profile. I know that it's difficult to choose a psychologist, so here is a bit about me and if you'd like a chat before meeting, let me know! I recognise how important the therapeutic relationship is, so initial contact is about creating a safe space for us to work together. We will focus on your goals for therapy and develop a collaborative understanding of your story, and what may be contributing towards any difficulties. I am trained to work with a variety of difficulties from low mood, anxiety and adjustment to trauma, low esteem and family difficulties, amongst many others!
I accept payments by bank transfer and also through insurance providers such as Aviva, AXA PPP, Cigna, WPA among others
If you are feeling anxious, depressed, scared or you are struggling with life in general it can be most helpful to talk with a psychotherapist about your concerns and difficulties. We will identify what you need from counselling and work together to achieve your goals and live more positively and joyfully. As a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist with 30 years of experience I work sensitively to enable you to talk about what maybe troubling you. I create a safe and confidential space where you can express your thoughts and feelings without fear or judgement.
I accept payments by bank transfer and also through insurance providers such as Aviva, AXA PPP, Cigna, WPA among others
If you are feeling anxious, depressed, scared or you are struggling with life in general it can be most helpful to talk with a psychotherapist about your concerns and difficulties. We will identify what you need from counselling and work together to achieve your goals and live more positively and joyfully. As a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist with 30 years of experience I work sensitively to enable you to talk about what maybe troubling you. I create a safe and confidential space where you can express your thoughts and feelings without fear or judgement.
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