Counselling in Winchester
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Lynne Ball
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Lynne and I'm a professionally qualified counsellor and registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. Are you struggling to make sense of how you’re thinking and feeling or finding it difficult to express yourself in your relationships with others? Are you overwhelmed but feel you can’t burden anyone with your worries? If trying to cope is making you more anxious, depressed or causing problems in your relationships, you're not alone. We can all feel overwhelmed at times and in need of support but you don’t always have to struggle to work things out on your own.

Gilly Dowthwaite Wells
Psychotherapist, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified
Verified
INITIAL CONSULTATION! For individuals, couples, and adolescents. Experienced Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Supervisor and Mindfulness Coach. Work for the NHS, Relate, and CAMHS. Based at The Friarsgate GP Surgery and my home practice counselling for a range of issues including anxiety, relationship issues, low self esteem, abuse, trauma, bereavement, depression, addictions, infertility and have many years experience. I offer a confidential safe, trusting environment for you to explore your issues and find a way forward.

Pamela Sanderson
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych
I am a fully qualified person centred therapist with over 15 years experience. I specialise in working with clients suffering from anxiety, depression and stress and take great pleasure in seeing clients make progress. In each session, I apply the core conditions of the person centred approach; empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard. Sessions with me are non-directive and non-judgmental, helping to create a supportive environment where you can share your journey freely. Together, we will work through the challenges you're facing and work towards a place where you can feel at ease with yourself.
Winchester SO23
& Online

Katherine Mollart
PsychD
I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Oxford University. I have experience of working with individuals, couples, families, adults, older adults, children and adolescents and people with learning disabilities, within a wide range of NHS health care settings. I specialise in working with couples and also supporting people who have long-term physical health problems such as diabetes, chronic pain and chronic fatigue. I wrote my doctoral thesis on adolescents’ experiences of going to boarding school and have an interest in the impact of boarding school on psychological wellbeing.

Ellen Webster
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, managing your emotions, self-esteem, bereavement, relationships, challenging life circumstances, or want to work on specific goals or self-awareness, I'm glad you're here. I aim to bring a warm and personable energy to the therapeutic experience, with the aim that you will feel comfortable, free to be yourself, and valued within the space.

Mehbuba Khalid
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a qualified counsellor and have worked with clients who have been struggling with various emotional difficulties in their lives. I offer a warm, caring, and confidential space. My approach is accepting and non-judgmental whilst offering time and space to be heard. I work respectfully alongside you and encourage you to find greater self-awareness in finding ways to live a more fulfilling life. The therapy offered is non-directive and it’s not about me giving you advice. I have worked as a counsellor for two counselling charities, for Domestic Abuse and low-cost service.
Not accepting new clients

Sara Elizabeth Gallagher
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Offer a reduced session fee to reflect the current cost of living crisis. Therapy should not be a luxury. I have been working as a therapist for 10 years and have a broad breadth of experience working with many presenting issue's. I take a warm, comfortable, welcoming and genuinely caring approach to my work. Asking for help can be very difficult and I recognise that. If you feel you have tried everything and nothing has changed then talking to a professional may help. You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Therapy can be useful to increase awareness and provide understanding of why we do what we do.

Eleos Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
We are experiencing HIGH demand - waitlist for 1:1 therapy in Winchester. O-25+ Child and Young Adult. Therapy, Assessment: Are you worried about your child's mental health? Or you're a young person/adult – do you feel unsatisfied with life? Are you wishing you could improve your mood, worry less? We offer therapy for 0-25+ (in Winchester, Emsworth, online), parenting support and assessments. Offering CBT, ACT, DBT, DDP. With experience working with self-harm, eating disorders, depression, anxiety and trauma. We are experienced in working with Neurodiversity, diagnosing ADHD and Autism.

Andy Wareham
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, sad or that something is just not quite right, then counselling may well be useful. I provide a safe, calm, confidential and reflective space for you to explore any difficulties you are experiencing. At the heart of my approach is the belief that together we can create awareness of what is causing your current discomfort. I can then support you in making the changes necessary to help restore greater balance and increased wellbeing. I offer a free 15 minute telephone appointment to help you decide if I'm the right counsellor for you.

Danni Findlay
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
The last few years have been a real strain for most people. Perhaps you don't feel right, your relationships might be suffering, you may feel exhausted from trying to maintain a positive side. Maybe you keep doing the same things over and over but cannot seem to break the cycle. I believe we all have the capacity to help ourselves through much of this but, in an increasingly complex and busy life where we are ‘always on’, there often feels like there's little time available to focus on 'me'. Counselling gives you the valuable space and time to find your way in a supported and non-judgmental environment.

Johanne Wyld
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
Making the decision to enter into psychotherapy can be an important step and my aim is to offer a confidential space to discuss your concerns. Psychotherapy can be an opportunity to talk through what feels difficult or problematic in life. Sometimes people have an idea about the nature of their difficulties, others are less sure. Talking with a therapist can help you to discover and make sense of what is leaving you feeling either stuck, lost, anxious, unhappy or overwhelmed.

Dr Rosie Hall
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I offer short and long term psychological therapies to adults experiencing a range of emotional difficulties. I am experienced in supporting people to manage and overcome difficulties with depression, anxiety, sleep, grief, post-traumatic stress disorder, burnout and relationship problems. I understand that therapy is often sought during difficult times in life and will greet you with kindness and the expertise to help.

Cheryl Petty
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with issues that you find difficult to discuss with those who are close to you? Perhaps you feel stuck, anxious, have a general feeling of unhappiness that you can't shift? Life can be far from straight forward, in fact life is messy. We cannot escape the messiness of being human but we can make small changes in our lives that can help us to grow and move forward. Counselling can help us to do that.
Not accepting new clients

Helen Sessions
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I help individual adult clients to identify and achieve their goals related to improving their mood, sense of identity, self-esteem and relationships. I specialise in helping people work through trauma in order to enhance confidence in themselves and their ability to cope and relate to others. I am experienced in supporting people with complex trauma and / or long-standing mental health problems.

Colette Molyneux
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS. Hello, my name is Colette. Lock-down has allowed people to reflect. For some it has been stressful; confinement has brought underlying relationship issues to the surface and they’re asking themselves if they’ve reached a cross-roads. These feelings are important sign-posts and offer a route to a happier and richer state of mind – if you’re able to work through them successfully. It is often helpful to have someone other than family and friends to discuss your thoughts and make sense of them in a structured way . I approach my work with warmth and compassion and am experienced in a wide range of issues.
Winchester SO23

KC-Counselling Ltd
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
Hello I'm Kasey, I'm working as a qualified humanistic counsellor in the Winchester area. I offer sessions in a calm, relaxing, confidential cabin in my garden. Together we can talk about areas of your life you would like to improve and how I can support you in getting there. Finding the right counsellor can be daunting, I offer a free 10 minute telephone consultation which enables me to answer any questions you may have, Im happy to tell you a bit about the way I work and you can tell me what you are hoping to gain from counselling.

Winchester Trauma Counselling (Lori Hedges)
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Recently awarded Trauma Therapy Service of the Year 2022 - Hampshire, by Global Health & Pharma. I am a BACP registered Counsellor and Supervisor (register number 333403) working in Winchester, and online. I have experience working with a wide range of issues with clients, although I am particularly passionate about working with clients who have experienced early attachment disruption, trauma or abuse, including transgenerational / childhood / adulthood abuse, have a personality disorder diagnosis, experience dissociation / have a dissociative disorder, experience self harm or suicidal feeling, thoughts, or impulses.

David Chidgey
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a Psychodynamic Counsellor working in Hampshire. If you are experiencing issues with anxiety, depression, stress, bereavement, abuse, relationship issues or a lack of confidence, I offer counselling where together we can get to the bottom of your difficulties and help you to understand yourself more clearly. Psychodynamic Counselling can provide you with a confidential, non-judgemental 'space' to reflect upon and work through the issues you are facing. Counselling requires commitment from us both, but gradually, over time, it can be a rewarding way to enable you to manage the issues that life throws your way.

The Cosy Room Therapy - Dramatherapy
MA
Verified
Verified
Do you struggle with anxiety, poor self-esteem, relationship difficulties, or other emotional issues? Do you sometimes find it difficult to articulate what the problem is or feel that words are just not enough to express it? It might be that Dramatherapy is right for you. Dramatherapy is a form of psychological therapy/psychotherapy in which all of the performing arts are utilised within the therapeutic relationship (BADth). It is particularly helpful when you struggle to articulate what the problem is or when words are just not enough to express it. Clients do not need to have previous experience or skills in acting, theatre or drama, it is not about performing well or being good at acting, rather it is about making use of dramatic tools to explore, address and make sense of troubling issues. I am Marta Paglioni, a Dramatherapist clinical practitioner registered with HCPC and full member of BADth (British Association of Dramatherapists). - Cover image from: <a href="http://www.freepik.com">Designed by Freepik</a>)-

Anna Mackean
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am an Integrative (Humanistic) counsellor specialising in young people and adolescents from age 11-25. Counselling provides a space to talk to someone independently, confidentially and safely. It gives an opportunity to explore, and understand, feelings, thoughts, experiences and emotions which may be hidden, troubling or confusing without judgement, and with warmth and compassion. Working together enables the exploration of being your true self. Everyone has their own unique way of looking at the world which can impact choices and actions. Through self-awareness you can understand the causes of your concerns or triggers.
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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
While most types of therapy have a lot in common, they also fall into clusters that share core features, such as cognitive therapies or psychodynamic approaches. It is important to seek someone who practices evidence-based therapy, meaning one or more forms of treatment that have been scientifically evaluated and tested, and demonstrate consistent improvement for a majority of patients.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist, psychologist, or counsellor, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist, psychologist, or counsellor, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
How to find a therapist or counsellor in Winchester?
When looking to find a therapist, start by considering training and credentials. Studies also indicate that the therapeutic alliance, or the relationship the client develops with the therapist, is an important factor in their ability to work together to achieve the client’s goals.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in Winchester specialise in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or counsellor who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
Can I afford counselling?
Yes. Most counsellors offer reasonable rates or will work on a sliding scale basis. Many accept health insurance. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the counsellor.