Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on helping individuals understand how their thinking about a situation affects the way they feel and act. In turn it considers how behaviour can affect thoughts and feelings. In this therapeutic approach, the client and I work together to change the client’s behaviours, or their thinking patterns or both. CBT has a very wide evidence base and is one of the most popular therapeutic approaches.CBT is pragmatic, highly structured, relies on a collaborative therapeutic relationship between the client and I. CBT is able to treat a variety of disorders which are listed in my profile.

I can offer you short, medium and long-term counselling and psychotherapy in Watford whether you are wanting to see me one-to-one or as part of a couple and I see clients for both daytime and also evening sessions. Whether you have personal issues relating to your self esteem, relationship issues or problems with anxiety, stress and depression you can come and see me in a safe, supportive environment and we can talk things through together. This is often the first step to making sense of our difficulties and learning more about ourselves, our past and our current difficulties day-to-day.

Often in our lives there are many obstacles which can leave you feeling overwhelmed and not coping as well as you'd like to. Before you know it, you find yourself unhappy or anxious, with an inner voice spurting unhelpful thoughts, full of doubt and just not feeling right in yourself. You might be fed up with the past playing in your mind, unresolved loss or hurt, unable to let go and impacting your life and relationships now and feel a million miles away from the person that you want to be.

I am a fully qualified and BACP registered Integrative Psychotherapist, Counsellor & Coach. I help those who want more than traditional therapy. In response to clients not only wanting to process, heal & make long lasting changes, I also offer opportunities to look forward, learn & apply unique tools to tackle what life throws at you. I’m here to help you achieve your goals & aspirations in a safe & confidential environment. To help you understand yourself better, and therefore gain understanding in how you communicate within your world and take control over any unhelpful and limiting thinking.

I understand that contemplating counselling can be a daunting experience, but I want to reassure you I am able to offer a safe non-judgemental space for you to explore your emotions and feeling. You may wish to explore issues that have been present in your life for a long time; in your home, childhood, relationships, work, family, or it may be a recent event or trauma. Whatever the reason you are seeking counselling I can guide you to build greater trust in yourself, build self-esteem, raise your self-awareness, and increase motivation to take back control of your life. I work at your pace in a confidential supportive setting.

I am very good at treating people with Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders, as well as those with traumatic experiences. I apply a very modern and effective type of dynamic psychotherapy called Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP). I work on repressed feelings and emotions and help you to get rid of the pain and suffer to become a mature personality. For most people, psychological stress and unresolved traumas are so overwhelming that often leads to many other problems, such as low performance, low confidence, unpleasant encounters and a gradual destruction of well-being. If left untreated, these psychological issues can be transferred from one generation to the next, due to its lasting effects on children. Modern treatments in psychotherapy can help you overcome many types of psychological problems. People suffering from these problems can be helped to regain their sense of pride, efficiency, and effectiveness. My clients need to be well motivated, and cooperative.

I am a qualified integrative counsellor, offering individuals a safe and confidential place for support and exploration. I believe that a respectful and non-judgmental environment is crucial to therapy, this is an essential element of the way I work. I always welcome whole authentic feelings from my clients, without putting a negative label on them. In order to explore overwhelming feelings such as: guilt, depression, anxiety, anger, loss, self-harm etc. without feeling judged, trust needs to be present. The decision to come to counselling is a courageous step - facing our difficulties is never easy but can be liberating.

Current crisis, Deeper issue, Self Care. Surprisingly quite often the thing that brings a person to seek support may be a way in to understanding deeper causes of unhappiness, anxiety or depression. Sometimes people live with a feeling of "something just not being quite right". Counselling can help develop Self-Awareness which in turn can be life changing! That’s the good news - but like most things in life it doesn’t happen without effort, and can be painful, but the results are definitely worth it! So be brave and you may look forward to personal growth and hopefully increased happiness. I look forward to hearing from you.

Serenity is a private psychological therapy service located in Watford, Hertfordshire. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that explores how our thoughts, feelings and behaviours have an effect on our mental health. Scientific evidence shows CBT is highly effective in treating a range of problems including anxiety, depression, stress, OCD, low self-confidence, panic, phobias and more. Appointments are available face to face, via telephone and Skype.

Have you lately been thinking that it is time for YOU? That YOU would like to talk about what it's going on for you and be listened to? Is counselling right for YOU? As a talking therapy, counselling provides you with a safe and confidential environment where you are able to talk about your difficulties, personalise the solutions to your own problems and make decisions that are right for you. By creating a trusting and open relationship we can work together in focusing on your concerns, exploring what they mean to you and their impact on your life and finding ways to manage them more adequately.

Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile and find out about the type of counselling I offer to adults and adolescents. Counselling is about investing time in yourself and people seek counselling for many different reasons. You may be experiencing unwanted thoughts and feelings that are having a negative impact on your life or have specific issues you wish to talk about that are affecting you. Sometimes we repeat old patterns of behaviour that affect our relationships and every day lives. I have particular experience in childhood trauma, domestic abuse, anxiety, anger issues, addiction and stress at work.

Life has many up and downs, I have worked as an NHS cousellor for 15 years and have experience is helping people with a very wide range of problems and can help you with whatever difficult life situation you find yourself in. Low moods, anxiety, sleepless nights are a normal part of going through something stressful like a relationship breakdown, job loss, illness, bereavement. Some situations may be ongoing like looking after an elderly relative who is unwell. Having someone to talk to outside the situation where you can express your thoughts and feelings without fearing judgement can really help.

Are you feeling depressed, anxious, stressed or struggling with everyday life? Perhaps you are experiencing feelings you can't quite identify? Are you looking for help with various life challenging issues/situations? Have you got to the point where you can't go on alone and need someone else to help you? Whatever you are facing, you no longer have to do this alone, I am here to provide you with relevant support and address your needs. As an integrative counsellor I am using a compilation of therapeutic methods tailored to the individual's needs and goals providing an environment for enablement and empowerment of their achievement.

New!!! I am offering Online or telephone counselling at a reduced fee. We are going through difficult times when our mental health is at risk.The increased anxiety , self isolation, financial worries are all putting pressure on our mental health.Get in touch! We are in this together.

I am an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist. I consider it of utmost importance that we build a strong and supportive therapeutic relationship within which you can feel safe and trusting enough to discuss and explore whatever is going on for you. I am here to listen and will not judge what you have to say. I'm here to help you feel better by making sense of the things that you think and feel and to empower you to make your own choices about how you move forward in your life. You can trust that I will act in your best interests at all times and adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.

Whether you are looking for some short-term support around a specific issue. Or perhaps you are looking for a longer-term, deeper understanding, into your situation. I can offer a safe and confidential space for you to think about your concerns, and how you want to move forward. People seek counselling for all sorts of reasons, whatever that reason is for you, counselling is a great place to explore it and to gain a deeper understanding. I give free telephone consultations to help give a clearer picture of how we can work together.

Life’s struggles might seem insurmountable, but there is a way through. With support, you will meet your goals.

Some of us are fortunate to have reliable and supportive friends and family, but occasionally there are things that we feel we cannot share with those around us, or we feel we aren’t being truly heard. This can be hard when we are going through a difficult time and need to figure things out. Whether your goal is to become empowered in your situation, to grow or to have a safe space in which to heal from loss, I provide a warm and relaxed environment and will help you to explore and navigate what is going on for you at your pace. As an Integrative Counsellor, I am trained to work with different approaches to best support you.