Bereavement Counselling in Totton

Photo of Lyn Best, Counsellor, MBACP
Lyn Best
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Have you suffered a bereavement or loss?
I am passionate about working with clients to find a way to improve their life, often clients feel more empowered, have greater self-esteem and self-awareness after counselling. I can work with whatever is causing you distress but particularly work with anxiety, stress, relationship problems and bereavement. I provide a friendly, supportive listening space
Have you suffered a bereavement or loss?
I am passionate about working with clients to find a way to improve their life, often clients feel more empowered, have greater self-esteem and self-awareness after counselling. I can work with whatever is causing you distress but particularly work with anxiety, stress, relationship problems and bereavement. I provide a friendly, supportive listening space
023 9200 2349 View 023 9200 2349
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Diane Julie Taylor
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you sad, experiencing an ongoing battle with low mood and depression? Do you need time and space to work through what's causing your anxiety , stress, upset in your life? Does the daily struggle leave you exhausted and feeling like you want to give up? Physical symptoms are a result of an overthinking mind, negative thought patterns and habits that are causing you emotional distress. You are not alone and effective therapy can be a life changing process enabling you to feel happier and more fulfilled. Taking back control needs new skills, coping mechanisms and a different perspective - making the call is the first step.
Are you sad, experiencing an ongoing battle with low mood and depression? Do you need time and space to work through what's causing your anxiety , stress, upset in your life? Does the daily struggle leave you exhausted and feeling like you want to give up? Physical symptoms are a result of an overthinking mind, negative thought patterns and habits that are causing you emotional distress. You are not alone and effective therapy can be a life changing process enabling you to feel happier and more fulfilled. Taking back control needs new skills, coping mechanisms and a different perspective - making the call is the first step.
023 8235 6014 View 023 8235 6014
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Emma O'Sullivan counselling and psychotherapy
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Totton SO40
Hi, my name is Emma. I am a counsellor working in Southampton and the New Forest. I offer talking and creative therapy to adults and young people both in person and online. I am a qualified and registered Gestalt therapist, with additional training in humanistic and CBT counselling. I offer a safe, confidential, and supportive space to explore with you any issues that may be affecting your current life circumstances. The approach that I use means that I can offer many tools and techniques that complement the traditional talking therapy, and I am able to adapt my way of working dependent on your needs and goals.
Hi, my name is Emma. I am a counsellor working in Southampton and the New Forest. I offer talking and creative therapy to adults and young people both in person and online. I am a qualified and registered Gestalt therapist, with additional training in humanistic and CBT counselling. I offer a safe, confidential, and supportive space to explore with you any issues that may be affecting your current life circumstances. The approach that I use means that I can offer many tools and techniques that complement the traditional talking therapy, and I am able to adapt my way of working dependent on your needs and goals.
023 9200 2447 View 023 9200 2447
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Angeline Shepperd
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I can help you if your are struggling with anxiety, low mood or trauma because of past abuse, loss, work or personal relationship difficulties.
Angeline is a fully accredited BACP Therapist and EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner, offering a compassionate, integrative approach to therapy that is deeply rooted in humanistic values. Angeline believes that every person has the inner strength for healing, growth and change. She will help you to connect with your own inner strength at a pace that suits you. Angeline offers a safe, respectful space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences without fear of judgement. If you are experiencing trauma, anxiety or low mood or simply feeling stuck she will work collaboratively with you.
I can help you if your are struggling with anxiety, low mood or trauma because of past abuse, loss, work or personal relationship difficulties.
Angeline is a fully accredited BACP Therapist and EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner, offering a compassionate, integrative approach to therapy that is deeply rooted in humanistic values. Angeline believes that every person has the inner strength for healing, growth and change. She will help you to connect with your own inner strength at a pace that suits you. Angeline offers a safe, respectful space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences without fear of judgement. If you are experiencing trauma, anxiety or low mood or simply feeling stuck she will work collaboratively with you.
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Jane Gosnell-Lee
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Hi, I'm a Counsellor,Psychotherapist and Couples therapist based in Marchwood, near Southampton but also offer online/ telephone therapy . Counselling is a place to help you explore the personal worries and issues you face. I aim to listen in an accepting, understanding, therapeutic and confidential way to build a warm, honest, genuine and open relationship between us in which you find trust in me and yourself, to explore your personal world. I believe this will enable you to reflect and make the best decisions for yourself in order to develop your own personal growth.
Hi, I'm a Counsellor,Psychotherapist and Couples therapist based in Marchwood, near Southampton but also offer online/ telephone therapy . Counselling is a place to help you explore the personal worries and issues you face. I aim to listen in an accepting, understanding, therapeutic and confidential way to build a warm, honest, genuine and open relationship between us in which you find trust in me and yourself, to explore your personal world. I believe this will enable you to reflect and make the best decisions for yourself in order to develop your own personal growth.
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I embrace and believe as a Humanistic counsellor that all people have inherent worth and deserve respect and sensitivity. I hold faith that over time, we all have an innate tendency to move forward realizing our potential for growth, understanding and acceptance. I believe that we are all organically creative and highly individual and we all have the right to experience emotional challenges in our own way and in our own time-eventually resulting in psychological wellness and/or acceptance and my hope - inner peace.
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Celia Saunders
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Over the years I have helped clients with various issues including anxiety, depression, anger, grief, low self-esteem, relationships, and self-improvement to name a few.
My job is to help you, I do this by listening and asking questions, basically it's a conversation about what's troubling you. I specialise in working with teenagers and young adults, they are at a vital stage of their development as adults and I love helping them find out who they are and what their place in the world may be.
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Southampton Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Helen is a highly experienced & professional counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor working with people from all walks of life to achieve their full potential. Sessions are individually tailored to meet your needs and can be in person, via secure video link (Zoom), or telephone, depending on your preference. Please contact me for a free chat to discuss your needs and to see if you would feel comfortable working with me.
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Richard Hull
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Most of the time, we all find ways to navigate life’s ups and downs, taking the rough with the smooth. We lean on the support of family and friends, use hard-earned life experience, and tap into our inner strength. There are moments in everyone’s life when things become overwhelming. When challenge after challenge leaves us feeling exhausted and weighed down; it can feel like too much to handle on our own. This is when speaking with a qualified therapist can make all the difference, offering the support you need to get back on your feet and regain control of your life. ​However, finding the right counsellor is really important.
Most of the time, we all find ways to navigate life’s ups and downs, taking the rough with the smooth. We lean on the support of family and friends, use hard-earned life experience, and tap into our inner strength. There are moments in everyone’s life when things become overwhelming. When challenge after challenge leaves us feeling exhausted and weighed down; it can feel like too much to handle on our own. This is when speaking with a qualified therapist can make all the difference, offering the support you need to get back on your feet and regain control of your life. ​However, finding the right counsellor is really important.
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Dr Molly Brimson
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
My specialisms include anxiety and low self-esteem, trauma-related difficulties, depression and low mood, bereavement and loss, and relationship and attachment difficulties.
I am a Counselling Psychologist, which means I have been trained to doctoral level and work uniquely with traditional evidence-based psychological therapies in a relatable and compassionate way, uniquely tailored to your needs. I combine person-centred therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, grounding and mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
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Caz Anderson
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Have you suffered a loss or bereavement?
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Have you suffered a loss or bereavement?
I recently worked with a national bereavement charity, and have extensive training and experience working with loss and grief. Loss comes in many forms and can be recent or historic. We can find ourselves coping in unhelpful ways, and struggling with anxieties and low mood. I can help you untangle your feelings, to help you see a clearer way forward.
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Caroline Devereux
Counsellor, MBACP
Ryde PO33
I have further specialized training in Child Abuse,Autism, Bereavement( also Pet Bereavement) Sex Addiction
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Debbie Kelly
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Online Only
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Philip Rose
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Poole BH12
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In today's fast-paced world, people experience many challenges and complex pressures. As a psychotherapist, I offer clients a secure and confidential space to explore their situation and examine the obstacles affecting their happiness and health. I strive to support clients’ emotional and personal growth by creating an open dialogue which encourages curiosity and reflexivity to help them confront their challenges, gain insight into their lives, and move closer to what they hope to achieve through therapy.
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Jackie Boekman
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
My main speciality is bereavement, loss and anxiety disorders around health, work, family, social or death, including OCD.
Hello! Well done for seeking out counselling/psychotherapy to help you explore what is holding you back from living a fulfilled life. It takes great courage and self awareness to take this first step. I started my therapeutic journey in 2010 during my training to be a therapist, which had given me the confidence to make life changes. I offer you a safe, confidential place to talk, whereby I will see and hear you, attentively. I believe patience, self-belief, and compassion to be your companions, and our work together can give you the opportunity to make those all important changes that are needed to help you and your life to grow.
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Anna Clarkstone
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
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Anita West
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression and bereavement.
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Catherine Elizabeth Goss
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I believe that key to the success of the counselling is the relationship between counsellor and client. I have worked successfully with clients who have experienced bereavement, relationship and family difficulties, low self-esteem and disability. I have worked with a number of people with a disability and am keen to welcome other such clients.
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Carol Bendinelli
Counsellor, MBACP
Poole BH15
I can help you work toward healing growth if you are struggling with issues including; anxiety, depression, grief and loss, guilt and shame, isolation / loneliness, life transitions, meaning and purpose, miscarriage, neuro-diversity, not flourishing, feeling stuck, pain / illness, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, termination, trauma.
There are times for everyone when our normal ways of coping don't seem like enough. You don't have to feel alone when life feels challenging or overwhelming. I offer a confidential, warm, non-judgemental space where you will feel heard, valued and accepted for who you are. It takes courage to seek support and I work collaboratively at your pace to help you develop positive changes in your life. I am passionate about working with people to empower them to reach their personal goals, express their individuality, overcome challenges and enjoy life.
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Bereavement Counsellors

How long does therapy take for grief?

There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.

When should you seek therapy for grief?

Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.

Can grief be managed without therapy?

Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.

What happens if grief is left untreated?

Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.