Marriage Counselling in Ulverston
I work with adults and young people who may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, anxious, lost, or struggling to cope with life’s challenges. Many come to counselling because they are experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, or significant life changes. Others may not have a clear reason but simply know that something doesn’t feel right and want a safe space to talk and better understand themselves.
I work with adults and young people who may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, anxious, lost, or struggling to cope with life’s challenges. Many come to counselling because they are experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, or significant life changes. Others may not have a clear reason but simply know that something doesn’t feel right and want a safe space to talk and better understand themselves.
I'm a HCPC registered Consultant Psychologist with doctoral level professional training & a Chartered & Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. Your therapy will always be progressed at your own pace, with assurance that I have 28 years' experience of working sensitively, confidentially and collaboratively with my clients. After initial formulation, I'll use any suitable, evidence-based approaches you prefer to help you learn new coping strategies, process important issues & emotions and work towards achieving your personal goals/recovery. Therapy can be remote or, where available & suitable, face-to-face in Cumbria
I'm a HCPC registered Consultant Psychologist with doctoral level professional training & a Chartered & Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. Your therapy will always be progressed at your own pace, with assurance that I have 28 years' experience of working sensitively, confidentially and collaboratively with my clients. After initial formulation, I'll use any suitable, evidence-based approaches you prefer to help you learn new coping strategies, process important issues & emotions and work towards achieving your personal goals/recovery. Therapy can be remote or, where available & suitable, face-to-face in Cumbria
I have nearly twenty years professional experience working with adults, couples and young people through crisis, loss, trauma and unexpected life changes.
I have worked for Agencies, Charities, Schools, Youth Offending, Victim Support as well as having my own Private Practice, thus bring a lot of experience to the session. I work with individuals, couples and families. Some of the issues that I can support you with is trauma, anger, loss and bereavement, abuse, stress etc.
I have nearly twenty years professional experience working with adults, couples and young people through crisis, loss, trauma and unexpected life changes.
I have worked for Agencies, Charities, Schools, Youth Offending, Victim Support as well as having my own Private Practice, thus bring a lot of experience to the session. I work with individuals, couples and families. Some of the issues that I can support you with is trauma, anger, loss and bereavement, abuse, stress etc.
People often come to me when life feels overwhelming, stuck, or harder to manage. You might be feeling anxious, exhausted, low, tearful, on edge, numb, or in emotional or physical pain, or just coping day to day. Perhaps you’re overthinking, not sleeping well, burnt out, grieving, or noticing repeated patterns in relationships, work, or life changes. I offer a calm, confidential space either in person just outside Bowness-on-Windermere, within 5 miles, in a peaceful Lake District countryside setting or online.
People often come to me when life feels overwhelming, stuck, or harder to manage. You might be feeling anxious, exhausted, low, tearful, on edge, numb, or in emotional or physical pain, or just coping day to day. Perhaps you’re overthinking, not sleeping well, burnt out, grieving, or noticing repeated patterns in relationships, work, or life changes. I offer a calm, confidential space either in person just outside Bowness-on-Windermere, within 5 miles, in a peaceful Lake District countryside setting or online.
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I have for 20+ years successfully got results forclients all ages (individuals, young people, couples).
Dr. Julie Bradshaw MBE: Qualified ONLINE & Face to Face Psychotherapist & Supervisor; working remotely & from a beautiful log cabin in Loughborough and Blackpool. Using various ways suited to the individual, I see people are not their behaviours and are doing the best that they can with what they have. Everyone has the resources within themselves to change and to achieve their maximum potential in life and to EXPAND upon it, RIGHT NOW. Central to my work is the quality of the relationship and rapport between client and therapist. I provide you that confidential, safe & trusting environment where you are free to explore deep issues.
You may wish to reflect on a significant experience in your life or seek to understand the origins of unwanted thoughts, feelings, and behavioural patterns. It’s common to feel burdened by life, experiencing sadness, anxiety, overwhelm, or a sense of being trapped by negative thoughts. During these challenging times, it can be difficult to see a way forward; this is where counselling can be beneficial. Together, we will explore these issues in a safe and supportive environment, allowing you to progress at your own pace. Our sessions are client-led, ensuring that you never feel rushed.
You may wish to reflect on a significant experience in your life or seek to understand the origins of unwanted thoughts, feelings, and behavioural patterns. It’s common to feel burdened by life, experiencing sadness, anxiety, overwhelm, or a sense of being trapped by negative thoughts. During these challenging times, it can be difficult to see a way forward; this is where counselling can be beneficial. Together, we will explore these issues in a safe and supportive environment, allowing you to progress at your own pace. Our sessions are client-led, ensuring that you never feel rushed.
I qualified as a nurse in 1987 and spent many years working primarily as a practice nurse. This role gave me a unique insight into the challenges people face when expressing their sexual needs, both individually and within relationships. Over time, I observed that treatment for sexual difficulties was often over-medicalised and lacked sensitivity, failing to consider the whole person.
In 2017, I began training in psychosexual therapy and have since had the privilege of working with the NHS and other specialist organisations, both face-to-face and online. Today, I practice independently as an online psychosexual therapist.
I qualified as a nurse in 1987 and spent many years working primarily as a practice nurse. This role gave me a unique insight into the challenges people face when expressing their sexual needs, both individually and within relationships. Over time, I observed that treatment for sexual difficulties was often over-medicalised and lacked sensitivity, failing to consider the whole person.
In 2017, I began training in psychosexual therapy and have since had the privilege of working with the NHS and other specialist organisations, both face-to-face and online. Today, I practice independently as an online psychosexual therapist.
Life throws us challenges that are tough to get through! Sometimes we just need someone to talk to - Someone to listen - Someone, to help us to make sense of what is happening or has happened in our lives now and most importantly how we can move forward… Making that first step to access support and be willing to share your thoughts, feelings and ideas with another person is a brave and responsible act. It's also a positive move towards helping you ease some of the wobbles, struggles and conflicts you may be having, and demonstrates a capacity to think which is essential in making your life more in line with
Life throws us challenges that are tough to get through! Sometimes we just need someone to talk to - Someone to listen - Someone, to help us to make sense of what is happening or has happened in our lives now and most importantly how we can move forward… Making that first step to access support and be willing to share your thoughts, feelings and ideas with another person is a brave and responsible act. It's also a positive move towards helping you ease some of the wobbles, struggles and conflicts you may be having, and demonstrates a capacity to think which is essential in making your life more in line with
With my brother diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia nearly 30 years ago, I have personal experience of the family sacrifices and struggles related to the pain and stigma of mental illness. Having since, committing my life to the improvement of people’s emotional fitness and mental resilience, with support from organisations such as SANE and MIND, my own journey has allowed me to discover the true benefits of therapy first-hand. Personal therapy is proving invaluable for people to manage certain difficult or crisis situations in their lives and so transform their problems into major opportunities for personal growth.
With my brother diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia nearly 30 years ago, I have personal experience of the family sacrifices and struggles related to the pain and stigma of mental illness. Having since, committing my life to the improvement of people’s emotional fitness and mental resilience, with support from organisations such as SANE and MIND, my own journey has allowed me to discover the true benefits of therapy first-hand. Personal therapy is proving invaluable for people to manage certain difficult or crisis situations in their lives and so transform their problems into major opportunities for personal growth.
Do you find yourself repeatedly choosing emotionally unavailable partners, or struggling to feel fully connected in a committed relationship?
I tailor therapy to each individual, drawing on evidence-based approaches and a deep respect for your lived experience. We explore emotional patterns, inner pressures, and relational dynamics at a pace that feels safe. Sessions are available in English and Turkish.
Do you find yourself repeatedly choosing emotionally unavailable partners, or struggling to feel fully connected in a committed relationship?
I tailor therapy to each individual, drawing on evidence-based approaches and a deep respect for your lived experience. We explore emotional patterns, inner pressures, and relational dynamics at a pace that feels safe. Sessions are available in English and Turkish.
I have more than 28 years of experience as a qualified therapist in Local Services, NHS and private practice working with young and mature adults and couples.
As you are exploring this site you might be considering if and how counselling can help you. By allowing yourself a safe place where someone carefully listens and supports you, to feel heard and understood, you will be able to develop a greater sense of self-worth and wellbeing. My relaxed and friendly way of working offers such a place. Research confirms how this approach creates lasting change.
Reaching out: I will return your call, text or email within 24 hours.
I have more than 28 years of experience as a qualified therapist in Local Services, NHS and private practice working with young and mature adults and couples.
As you are exploring this site you might be considering if and how counselling can help you. By allowing yourself a safe place where someone carefully listens and supports you, to feel heard and understood, you will be able to develop a greater sense of self-worth and wellbeing. My relaxed and friendly way of working offers such a place. Research confirms how this approach creates lasting change.
Reaching out: I will return your call, text or email within 24 hours.
As an EMDR & CBT & DBT practitioner I can help you with PTSD, complex PTSD, anxiety disorder, OCD, and addictions. Do not shy away if you have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. I offer online sessions on Mondays and in-person appointments on odd Fridays in Lancaster, near M6&A6.
As an EMDR & CBT & DBT practitioner I can help you with PTSD, complex PTSD, anxiety disorder, OCD, and addictions. Do not shy away if you have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. I offer online sessions on Mondays and in-person appointments on odd Fridays in Lancaster, near M6&A6.
If your relationship with your partner or your family is not working , then this can affect so many parts of your life.
My area of expertise and training is in relationships and I have worked with over a thousand couples and families in the last eight years. As well as being BACP Accredited and a member of The Relate Institute, I am a lecturer at a major North West University.
If your relationship with your partner or your family is not working , then this can affect so many parts of your life.
My area of expertise and training is in relationships and I have worked with over a thousand couples and families in the last eight years. As well as being BACP Accredited and a member of The Relate Institute, I am a lecturer at a major North West University.
Head to my website (link at the very bottom) for more details of how I can support you. Life is messy. Even the capable, high-functioning, "I've got this" people feel it. If you're functioning on the outside but feeling unsettled underneath, unsure of who you are now, what you need, or how to move forward - you don't have to carry that alone.
Perhaps you've been holding it together for a long time. You're navigating the weight of past experiences that still show up in your relationships, your work, and your sense of self. You're ready to reflect, make sense of what's been hard, and begin shaping a future you actually want.
Head to my website (link at the very bottom) for more details of how I can support you. Life is messy. Even the capable, high-functioning, "I've got this" people feel it. If you're functioning on the outside but feeling unsettled underneath, unsure of who you are now, what you need, or how to move forward - you don't have to carry that alone.
Perhaps you've been holding it together for a long time. You're navigating the weight of past experiences that still show up in your relationships, your work, and your sense of self. You're ready to reflect, make sense of what's been hard, and begin shaping a future you actually want.
I work with children, young people, adults, couples, and families, supporting a wide range of issues.
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Hello, I’m thrilled to see you visiting my profile! Finding the right practitioner is a fundamental part of the therapeutic process, and I’m here to support you every step of the way.
I have 26 years of experience offering therapies recommended by NICE guidelines (NHS). I take private referrals alongside providing services for Social Services, Adoption Support, Residential Care Homes, and LCC Schools.
If you’re looking for high-quality individual therapy sessions with a skilled and experienced Psychotherapist who genuinely cares, you’ve come to the right place.
I work with children, young people, adults, couples, and families, supporting a wide range of issues.
Welcome.
Hello, I’m thrilled to see you visiting my profile! Finding the right practitioner is a fundamental part of the therapeutic process, and I’m here to support you every step of the way.
I have 26 years of experience offering therapies recommended by NICE guidelines (NHS). I take private referrals alongside providing services for Social Services, Adoption Support, Residential Care Homes, and LCC Schools.
If you’re looking for high-quality individual therapy sessions with a skilled and experienced Psychotherapist who genuinely cares, you’ve come to the right place.
I’m a PACT trained couples psychotherapist as well as a Gestalt psychotherapist.
I specialise in couples therapy.
I’m a PACT trained couples psychotherapist as well as a Gestalt psychotherapist.
I specialise in couples therapy.
It's been my privilege to support children, teenagers, adults, couples and families who are enduring anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, burnout, relationship issues, ptsd, loss, trauma, moral injury, bereavement, redundancy, life-changing illness and grief.
Hi, I'm John. I offer down to earth counselling to help you make sense of whatever it is you're experiencing. I will offer you time and space for you to talk through your problems confidentially. I am there to listen to you. I will not use complicated jargon but will listen to what you have to say, with an appropriate use of humour to put you at ease. I will try to see the world through your eyes, whilst not judging and being genuine. I served in the Royal Navy and worked in high pressured businesses. My Facebook Page is Counselling Minds. Also on Instagram, Linkedin and X. Thanks for reading! I hope to hear from you soon, John.
It's been my privilege to support children, teenagers, adults, couples and families who are enduring anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, burnout, relationship issues, ptsd, loss, trauma, moral injury, bereavement, redundancy, life-changing illness and grief.
Hi, I'm John. I offer down to earth counselling to help you make sense of whatever it is you're experiencing. I will offer you time and space for you to talk through your problems confidentially. I am there to listen to you. I will not use complicated jargon but will listen to what you have to say, with an appropriate use of humour to put you at ease. I will try to see the world through your eyes, whilst not judging and being genuine. I served in the Royal Navy and worked in high pressured businesses. My Facebook Page is Counselling Minds. Also on Instagram, Linkedin and X. Thanks for reading! I hope to hear from you soon, John.
I am a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and Couples Therapist with a professional background in mental health nursing and health visiting.
I can support with anxiety, low mood, attachment and trauma related difficulties. I can work with individuals, couples and parents/children to support communication and connection.
I am a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and Couples Therapist with a professional background in mental health nursing and health visiting.
I can support with anxiety, low mood, attachment and trauma related difficulties. I can work with individuals, couples and parents/children to support communication and connection.
I am married with 2 children aged 27 and 32 and have 1 dog :)
Sometimes life can just get too much! We can feel overwhelmed with strong emotions and not really know how to work with them. Are you feeling anxious, stressed, depressed, bereft, suffering with low mood? Counselling can help you explore these emotions and help you find a way forward and gain control again. Choosing the right Counsellor is very important and can be difficult especially when you are experiencing testing times. Friends aren't always the answer, so perhaps counselling would help. You deserve to be the best version of you that you can be so take that step and let me help you! Call me for a free phone consultation.
I am married with 2 children aged 27 and 32 and have 1 dog :)
Sometimes life can just get too much! We can feel overwhelmed with strong emotions and not really know how to work with them. Are you feeling anxious, stressed, depressed, bereft, suffering with low mood? Counselling can help you explore these emotions and help you find a way forward and gain control again. Choosing the right Counsellor is very important and can be difficult especially when you are experiencing testing times. Friends aren't always the answer, so perhaps counselling would help. You deserve to be the best version of you that you can be so take that step and let me help you! Call me for a free phone consultation.
We support adults, young people and couples, including those coping with trauma, ongoing health challenges or relationship concerns, and help you move toward feeling more grounded, confident and connected.
We offer warm, evidence-based psychological support using CBT, EMDR, ACT and CFT, always shaped around what you need most. With many years of NHS experience across our team, we help you understand your emotions, build coping skills, strengthen resilience and reconnect with your strengths. Therapy is available in English, Polish and Italian.
We support adults, young people and couples, including those coping with trauma, ongoing health challenges or relationship concerns, and help you move toward feeling more grounded, confident and connected.
We offer warm, evidence-based psychological support using CBT, EMDR, ACT and CFT, always shaped around what you need most. With many years of NHS experience across our team, we help you understand your emotions, build coping skills, strengthen resilience and reconnect with your strengths. Therapy is available in English, Polish and Italian.
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FAQ - Marriage Counselling
What issues does marriage counselling help with?
Marriage counselling can address common relationship concerns, including ongoing conflict, communication challenges, emotional distance, or difficulty making decisions together. It may also be helpful for couples who are not currently experiencing major problems but want to prepare for future life changes. For more specific concerns affecting one individual in the relationship, such as trauma, depression, or significant substance use concerns, individual therapy may be more appropriate than marriage counselling.
When is the right time to start marriage counselling?
There is no single “right” time to start marriage counselling, but certain signs may suggest that counselling could be helpful. For example, a couple may benefit from counselling if many conversations end in conflict, if negative interactions are becoming more frequent, or if relationship stress is affecting other areas of life, such as sleep, work, parenting, or friendships. Some couples also seek counselling proactively. Premarital counselling, for instance, allows couples to discuss communication styles, finances, family dynamics, and future goals before getting married. Other couples may start counselling before a major life change, such as becoming parents, relocating, or navigating a stressful career transition.
Is marriage counselling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Marriage counselling may still help even if one partner is more hesitant to attend, as long as both people are ultimately willing to participate in sessions. Once counselling is underway, the more hesitant partner may become more open to sessions that can strengthen the relationship and build coping skills and communication strategies. If one partner refuses to attend, individual therapy may still help the other partner understand their needs, set boundaries, and decide how to approach the relationship.
Is online marriage counselling as effective as in-person?
There are differing opinions on the best format for marriage counselling. While some studies show that online marriage counselling can be as effective as in-person counselling, some argue that in-person counselling is more effective because it allows the therapist to better pick up on context and body language cues. In addition, in-person counselling may be a better fit for couples who are working through high-conflict issues. Ultimately, the “best” format depends on the couple’s specific needs and concerns.
What is faith-based marriage counselling and how is it different?
Faith-based marriage counselling incorporates a couple’s religious or spiritual beliefs into counselling. It may be a good fit for couples who want to discuss their relationship, values, and marriage within the context of their faith. For example, Christian marriage counselling may appeal to couples who want a counsellor familiar with Christian beliefs about marriage. Other forms of faith-based counselling may incorporate Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, or other religious perspectives into sessions.
How much does marriage counselling cost and is it covered by insurance?
Marriage counselling is usually paid for privately in Great Britain, rather than through the NHS, and sessions often cost around £60 to £120 or more. Fees depend on location, with costs generally higher in the London area, as well as counsellor experience, session length, and practice setting. However, lower-cost options may be available through sliding scale fees, which adjust the cost of counselling based on income, as well as through community clinics or non-profit organisations that offer reduced-cost services.