Marriage Counselling in Woburn

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Dr Meera Shah
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Life can throw us challenges at times where perhaps an outside perspective can help. I'm an experienced Clinical Psychologist and CAT therapist working with adults. I also work in the NHS. I specialise in physical health conditions (e.g. oncology, palliative care, pain, digestive diseases), alongside issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship/interpersonal difficulties, loss, adjustment, trauma, life crisis, body image and identity. I'm also interested in issues of diversity and cultural conflict. I work in a collaborative and integrative way to help understand your difficulties and to move towards the change you seek.
Life can throw us challenges at times where perhaps an outside perspective can help. I'm an experienced Clinical Psychologist and CAT therapist working with adults. I also work in the NHS. I specialise in physical health conditions (e.g. oncology, palliative care, pain, digestive diseases), alongside issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship/interpersonal difficulties, loss, adjustment, trauma, life crisis, body image and identity. I'm also interested in issues of diversity and cultural conflict. I work in a collaborative and integrative way to help understand your difficulties and to move towards the change you seek.
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Olivia Doughty
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
Serves Area
I believe that, due to the unrelenting pressures of the world we live in and the way our brains have evolved, everyone can find life difficult sometimes. It is easy for our minds to appear to work against us; getting stuck in loops of painful thoughts and feelings. This can result in depression, anxiety and difficulties with relationships. People who have experienced significant distress, trauma or hurt in life can also, not surprisingly, experience significant difficulties where memories come to haunt us and send us back to previous pain. I hope to help people life the life they want to live, with some sense of agency over pain.
I believe that, due to the unrelenting pressures of the world we live in and the way our brains have evolved, everyone can find life difficult sometimes. It is easy for our minds to appear to work against us; getting stuck in loops of painful thoughts and feelings. This can result in depression, anxiety and difficulties with relationships. People who have experienced significant distress, trauma or hurt in life can also, not surprisingly, experience significant difficulties where memories come to haunt us and send us back to previous pain. I hope to help people life the life they want to live, with some sense of agency over pain.
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Denise Janvier-Wood
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am EFIT trained to work with couples and individuals.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious or depressed, maybe you have experienced trauma or have issues with relationships or family. Perhaps you're struggling with low self-esteem and wondering about who you are and how you fit in. You might just feel at a loss and need someone to listen. ​ I can offer you a calm, empathic, confidential space to voice and understand your thoughts, feelings and experiences. I have experience working with clients who experience difficulties due to anxiety, depression, anger, loneliness, shame, low self-esteem and identity issues.
I am EFIT trained to work with couples and individuals.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious or depressed, maybe you have experienced trauma or have issues with relationships or family. Perhaps you're struggling with low self-esteem and wondering about who you are and how you fit in. You might just feel at a loss and need someone to listen. ​ I can offer you a calm, empathic, confidential space to voice and understand your thoughts, feelings and experiences. I have experience working with clients who experience difficulties due to anxiety, depression, anger, loneliness, shame, low self-esteem and identity issues.
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The Paros Practice
Psychotherapist, MSc, MHGI
Serves Area
I work with couples as well as individuals.
I offer individual psychotherapy/ counselling session for a wide range of emotional issues and psychological challenges. Trauma therapy and reducing anxiety and depression have been a speciality. However, I also offer very effective couples counselling. Recently I have secured successful workIng with a range of addictions, including gambling habits.
I work with couples as well as individuals.
I offer individual psychotherapy/ counselling session for a wide range of emotional issues and psychological challenges. Trauma therapy and reducing anxiety and depression have been a speciality. However, I also offer very effective couples counselling. Recently I have secured successful workIng with a range of addictions, including gambling habits.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Sharon Twydell
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I also offer couples counselling, particularly when relationships are impacted by stress.
Is life feeling tough at the moment? Is everyday feeling the same . .. are you just getting up and pushing through? Do you feel you are not good enough, and compare yourself to others? Are you worried about world events and how they may impact you? We can work on your overwhelm, figure out what is beneath it all and why you are feeling this way. We can work on how you would like your life to look and what is stopping it from feeling ok now. We'll work totally in the present or we can look back at your past to see if patterns are emerging and triggering you. I can help you unpick all of this at your own pace and in confidence.
I also offer couples counselling, particularly when relationships are impacted by stress.
Is life feeling tough at the moment? Is everyday feeling the same . .. are you just getting up and pushing through? Do you feel you are not good enough, and compare yourself to others? Are you worried about world events and how they may impact you? We can work on your overwhelm, figure out what is beneath it all and why you are feeling this way. We can work on how you would like your life to look and what is stopping it from feeling ok now. We'll work totally in the present or we can look back at your past to see if patterns are emerging and triggering you. I can help you unpick all of this at your own pace and in confidence.
01727 648477 View 01727 648477
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Julia Hatch
Psychotherapist, MBACP
If you’re investigating psychotherapists right now, it’s likely something in your life isn’t working. It may be that you’re struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety or low self-esteem. Perhaps you’re having difficulties in your relationships, or your work is not fulfilling you. You might be carrying painful memories from the past that you’re unable to let go of and these experiences are now preventing you from leading the life you wish for yourself. Perhaps your coping mechanisms are not working or have become destructive, or maybe you feel there is something more to life, but you don't know what that something is.
If you’re investigating psychotherapists right now, it’s likely something in your life isn’t working. It may be that you’re struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety or low self-esteem. Perhaps you’re having difficulties in your relationships, or your work is not fulfilling you. You might be carrying painful memories from the past that you’re unable to let go of and these experiences are now preventing you from leading the life you wish for yourself. Perhaps your coping mechanisms are not working or have become destructive, or maybe you feel there is something more to life, but you don't know what that something is.
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Andrew Regan
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
3 Endorsed
My clients are often navigating stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties or a sense of being lost. They come to Thrive seeking calm, clarity and a space where they don’t have to hold everything alone. I provide a steady, compassionate environment to explore your thoughts and feelings at your pace. Together, we uncover what’s getting in the way and create manageable, meaningful steps that support you in moving forward.
My clients are often navigating stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties or a sense of being lost. They come to Thrive seeking calm, clarity and a space where they don’t have to hold everything alone. I provide a steady, compassionate environment to explore your thoughts and feelings at your pace. Together, we uncover what’s getting in the way and create manageable, meaningful steps that support you in moving forward.
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Bogdan Micu
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
Welcome - I offer counselling and psychotherapy in Rickmansworth, Hackney (London) and online. I use an integrative and transpersonal approach. I hope you find here what you are looking for. -Experience and Background- Following my undergraduate degree in psychology, I trained and formed as a psychotherapist for five years at the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education in London. I have been practicing since 2015, collaborating with a number of charities, and currently working in private practice.
Welcome - I offer counselling and psychotherapy in Rickmansworth, Hackney (London) and online. I use an integrative and transpersonal approach. I hope you find here what you are looking for. -Experience and Background- Following my undergraduate degree in psychology, I trained and formed as a psychotherapist for five years at the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education in London. I have been practicing since 2015, collaborating with a number of charities, and currently working in private practice.
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Dr Georgia Meisel
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have supported people of all ages with various psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, grief, relationship difficulties, emotional regulation, and anger-related challenges. I have a particular interest in working with adolescents and young adults struggling with mental health issues, neurodivergent individuals who may need adaptations to standard therapy sessions, individuals with eating and body image difficulties, and adults experiencing sexual problems (e.g., painful sex or low desire).
I have supported people of all ages with various psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, grief, relationship difficulties, emotional regulation, and anger-related challenges. I have a particular interest in working with adolescents and young adults struggling with mental health issues, neurodivergent individuals who may need adaptations to standard therapy sessions, individuals with eating and body image difficulties, and adults experiencing sexual problems (e.g., painful sex or low desire).
020 4572 4532 View 020 4572 4532
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Abi Perryman
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
In-Person Counselling in Milton Keynes and Online Counselling Across the UK - Support for Individuals & Couples Navigating change.
For Individuals: - Breaking free from old ingrained patterns, loops and framing that find you repeating behaviours in relationships - Reconfiguring from Trauma's of the past and the coping strategies you once needed in order to survive. For Couples & Relationships - working towards building a safe space within the relationship - Communication - Impasses
In-Person Counselling in Milton Keynes and Online Counselling Across the UK - Support for Individuals & Couples Navigating change.
For Individuals: - Breaking free from old ingrained patterns, loops and framing that find you repeating behaviours in relationships - Reconfiguring from Trauma's of the past and the coping strategies you once needed in order to survive. For Couples & Relationships - working towards building a safe space within the relationship - Communication - Impasses
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Elsali CBT
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Hitchin SG5
We will partner with you until you feel like you have become your own therapist.
CBT Therapy for Perfectionism, Pressure, and High Self-Expectations. We commonly work with people who feel constantly switched “on”. People who appear to be coping well externally but feel internally driven, mentally overloaded, responsible, and holding themselves to high standards. They may be finding that the usual ways of coping are no longer working as well as they once did. Alongside this specialist focus, we also support adults whose difficulties are beginning to affect daily functioning, work, or relationships. You can learn how to prioritise a lot of responsibility in a way that does not compromise success.
We will partner with you until you feel like you have become your own therapist.
CBT Therapy for Perfectionism, Pressure, and High Self-Expectations. We commonly work with people who feel constantly switched “on”. People who appear to be coping well externally but feel internally driven, mentally overloaded, responsible, and holding themselves to high standards. They may be finding that the usual ways of coping are no longer working as well as they once did. Alongside this specialist focus, we also support adults whose difficulties are beginning to affect daily functioning, work, or relationships. You can learn how to prioritise a lot of responsibility in a way that does not compromise success.
01462 558877 View 01462 558877
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Elite Psychology Associates
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." Life can be difficult at times and we tend to experience our greatest challenges when what we are doing is very different from what we would like to be doing. Sometimes our relationships might not be fulfilling or work can seem pointless or unsatisfactory. This can manifest in distressing thoughts, painful feelings and unhelpful behaviours. Our work together will help you to live a more rich and meaningful life.
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." Life can be difficult at times and we tend to experience our greatest challenges when what we are doing is very different from what we would like to be doing. Sometimes our relationships might not be fulfilling or work can seem pointless or unsatisfactory. This can manifest in distressing thoughts, painful feelings and unhelpful behaviours. Our work together will help you to live a more rich and meaningful life.
020 4538 1964 View 020 4538 1964
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Karina Nemcova
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Oxford OX1
Many people who seek counselling or psychotherapy have found themselves experiencing relationship problems or emotional difficulties, however, therapy can also benefit those who are curious about themselves and wish to engage in therapy for personal growth.
Many people who seek counselling or psychotherapy have found themselves experiencing relationship problems or emotional difficulties, however, therapy can also benefit those who are curious about themselves and wish to engage in therapy for personal growth.
07538 681839 View 07538 681839
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Louise Nairn
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Marlow SL7
Sometimes we feel that our life is not a life well-lived. Many of us feel like we are surviving instead of thriving. Our mental health plays a big role here. It shapes our experience of life.
Sometimes we feel that our life is not a life well-lived. Many of us feel like we are surviving instead of thriving. Our mental health plays a big role here. It shapes our experience of life.
01628 882212 View 01628 882212
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New Life Therapy - Sherene Charles
Counsellor, SNCPS Acc.
Oxford OX4
Are you tired of going around the same old mountain? Counselling could be the first step in you experiencing the change you desire.
Are you tired of going around the same old mountain? Counselling could be the first step in you experiencing the change you desire.
01865 951480 View 01865 951480
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Sam Calladine-Rose
Counsellor, MA, COSRT Reg.
Serves Area
I am passionate about assisting couples and individuals to deepen emotional and physical intimacy, improve communication, and effectively navigate relationship difficulties.
I've helped clients over the years with Relationship Problems: arguments; repair communication & emotional connection; separation considerations; broken trust/infidelity. Sexual Issues: mismatched libido; orgasm problems; painful sex; vaginismus; premature/delayed ejaculation; exploring sexuality and preferences. Anything affecting sexual health/intimacy.
I am passionate about assisting couples and individuals to deepen emotional and physical intimacy, improve communication, and effectively navigate relationship difficulties.
I've helped clients over the years with Relationship Problems: arguments; repair communication & emotional connection; separation considerations; broken trust/infidelity. Sexual Issues: mismatched libido; orgasm problems; painful sex; vaginismus; premature/delayed ejaculation; exploring sexuality and preferences. Anything affecting sexual health/intimacy.
0115 647 1260 View 0115 647 1260
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Nicole Keep
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
I work with adults (individuals and couples) and offer a safe, confidential, and compassionate space to support you.
I specialise in working with adults. Often on relationships, family, parenting, and childhood issues - often trauma and about how your childhood may impact you today. I am also a postnatal illness/birth trauma counsellor and child sleep consultant and have worked with many Mums (and partners). I also run a specialist post natal illness recovery program.
I work with adults (individuals and couples) and offer a safe, confidential, and compassionate space to support you.
I specialise in working with adults. Often on relationships, family, parenting, and childhood issues - often trauma and about how your childhood may impact you today. I am also a postnatal illness/birth trauma counsellor and child sleep consultant and have worked with many Mums (and partners). I also run a specialist post natal illness recovery program.
01858 435169 View 01858 435169
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Mita Hiremath
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
I work with individuals and couples.
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 work with individuals and couples.
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.
01895 917553 View 01895 917553
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Nigel Beaumont
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Royston SG8
Counselling offers a unique opportunity to freely express your thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgemental space, which is confidential. I can help with General Anxiety disorder, self esteem, confidence, depression, relationship issues, self harm, or just feeling uncomfortable in yourself. I can help you to acknowledge and value yourself, feel that you are not alone, and support you in finding a way through a difficult time.
Counselling offers a unique opportunity to freely express your thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgemental space, which is confidential. I can help with General Anxiety disorder, self esteem, confidence, depression, relationship issues, self harm, or just feeling uncomfortable in yourself. I can help you to acknowledge and value yourself, feel that you are not alone, and support you in finding a way through a difficult time.
07480 486091 View 07480 486091
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Maria Khodurskaya
Psychotherapist, BPC
I offer psychotherapy grounded in psychodynamic and Jungian approaches and help clients explore unconscious patterns, navigate identity and relationship issues, and move through life transitions with greater self-understanding. I support individuals facing anxiety, trauma, creative blocks, and cultural adaptation, particularly those going through midlife change or living between cultures. I also integrate EMDR into my practice for healing from traumas or PTSD. Sessions provide a consistent, reflective space — in English or Russian — where clients can safely explore emotional challenges and build psychological resilience.
I offer psychotherapy grounded in psychodynamic and Jungian approaches and help clients explore unconscious patterns, navigate identity and relationship issues, and move through life transitions with greater self-understanding. I support individuals facing anxiety, trauma, creative blocks, and cultural adaptation, particularly those going through midlife change or living between cultures. I also integrate EMDR into my practice for healing from traumas or PTSD. Sessions provide a consistent, reflective space — in English or Russian — where clients can safely explore emotional challenges and build psychological resilience.
01923 961234 View 01923 961234
Marriage Counselling
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.