Education and Learning Disabilities Counselling in Woking

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Oliver Baum
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Woking GU21
I provide Psychotherapy, Spiritual Mentorship and Systemic Facilitation for individuals, couples and organisations. In addition to a BA (Hons) in Integrative Psychotherapy I hold a Masters in Theology and have studied Systemic and Family Constellations and various Psycho-Spiritual modalities in depth over many years.
I provide Psychotherapy, Spiritual Mentorship and Systemic Facilitation for individuals, couples and organisations. In addition to a BA (Hons) in Integrative Psychotherapy I hold a Masters in Theology and have studied Systemic and Family Constellations and various Psycho-Spiritual modalities in depth over many years.
01483 608675 View 01483 608675
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Sanctuary Play Therapy
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woking GU22
Waitlist for new clients
Hello and welcome, I'm Bryony and I am a Play Therapist working with clients in Woking and Guildford. I work with children aged 4–14 who may be struggling with big feelings, anxiety or changes at home such as a new sibling or parental separation or loss. Some of the children I support are neurodivergent or have experienced early trauma, neglect, or difficulties with attachment. I offer a safe and creative space where children can build confidence, resilience, and a stronger sense of self. I also support parents and carers, helping families find more calm, connection, and joy in daily life.
Hello and welcome, I'm Bryony and I am a Play Therapist working with clients in Woking and Guildford. I work with children aged 4–14 who may be struggling with big feelings, anxiety or changes at home such as a new sibling or parental separation or loss. Some of the children I support are neurodivergent or have experienced early trauma, neglect, or difficulties with attachment. I offer a safe and creative space where children can build confidence, resilience, and a stronger sense of self. I also support parents and carers, helping families find more calm, connection, and joy in daily life.
01932 393005 View 01932 393005
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Your Life and Soul
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Is your child struggling with school? Are they experiencing friendship issues? Perhaps they are Autistic or have ADHD and you feel they need support. Or perhaps you are struggling to understand how best to support your child. I can help.
Is your child struggling with school? Are they experiencing friendship issues? Perhaps they are Autistic or have ADHD and you feel they need support. Or perhaps you are struggling to understand how best to support your child. I can help.
01932 393612 View 01932 393612
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Questa Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsychD, AFBPSsS
Serves Area
Questa is a specialist practice; we provide a range of psychological services for children and adults, clinical and educational. In addition to therapy and supportive coaching, we provide NHS-commissioned Autism assessments and ADHD assessment/diagnosis. We offer therapy and support for a range of emotional problems for children, teenagers and adults and are specialists in anxiety, depression and trauma, providing therapy to emergency services personnel. Do call or email us today to discuss how we may be able to support you. We can usually help, but if we can't, then we’ll do our very best to offer advice and signposting.
Questa is a specialist practice; we provide a range of psychological services for children and adults, clinical and educational. In addition to therapy and supportive coaching, we provide NHS-commissioned Autism assessments and ADHD assessment/diagnosis. We offer therapy and support for a range of emotional problems for children, teenagers and adults and are specialists in anxiety, depression and trauma, providing therapy to emergency services personnel. Do call or email us today to discuss how we may be able to support you. We can usually help, but if we can't, then we’ll do our very best to offer advice and signposting.
023 8192 4877 View 023 8192 4877
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Chris Faulkner
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Online Only
I am a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist with extensive experience with a wide range of client issues including bereavement, self-esteem, shame, guilt and relationship issues to name but a few. I believe passionately that every person is unique and individual. Life can at times be difficult and confusing; a single major event or a number of events can affect our internal equilibrium and affect quality of life. I offer a warm, empathic, safe and non-judgemental space for you to explore your feelings and issues. As a native speaker of Spanish I offer Spanish speaking therapy for the Hispanic community.
I am a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist with extensive experience with a wide range of client issues including bereavement, self-esteem, shame, guilt and relationship issues to name but a few. I believe passionately that every person is unique and individual. Life can at times be difficult and confusing; a single major event or a number of events can affect our internal equilibrium and affect quality of life. I offer a warm, empathic, safe and non-judgemental space for you to explore your feelings and issues. As a native speaker of Spanish I offer Spanish speaking therapy for the Hispanic community.
07799 697952 View 07799 697952
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Adrian Mark Stearman
Counsellor, BACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I provide a safe and confidential place to support you on a one-to-one basis with issues including anxiety, addiction, depression and relationship problems. I am based in Guildford and Godalming, Surrey and offer evening and daytime appointments. Perhaps there is a pattern or behaviour in your life that keeps repeating itself despite your best efforts to feel or behave differently each time. Our histories, cultural and family backgrounds effect how we show up in the here and now of today. Counselling can help to shift our experience of life and the people, places and things that constantly trip us up.
I provide a safe and confidential place to support you on a one-to-one basis with issues including anxiety, addiction, depression and relationship problems. I am based in Guildford and Godalming, Surrey and offer evening and daytime appointments. Perhaps there is a pattern or behaviour in your life that keeps repeating itself despite your best efforts to feel or behave differently each time. Our histories, cultural and family backgrounds effect how we show up in the here and now of today. Counselling can help to shift our experience of life and the people, places and things that constantly trip us up.
01797 331994 View 01797 331994
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Dr Melody Smith
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Does your child or loved one challenge you? Not in the ways that others might think... Somehow their behaviour is just... different! But in ways that only you understand. Perhaps your loved one runs away, doesn't listen, spits, shouts, masks or has frequent "meltdowns". Or perhaps you suspect your loved one has a condition like Autism or ADHD- maybe they were recently diagnosed. No matter what is underlying your loved one's challenging behaviour, I want to help you reduce the behaviours so that your loved-one can achieve their full potential!
Does your child or loved one challenge you? Not in the ways that others might think... Somehow their behaviour is just... different! But in ways that only you understand. Perhaps your loved one runs away, doesn't listen, spits, shouts, masks or has frequent "meltdowns". Or perhaps you suspect your loved one has a condition like Autism or ADHD- maybe they were recently diagnosed. No matter what is underlying your loved one's challenging behaviour, I want to help you reduce the behaviours so that your loved-one can achieve their full potential!
020 3879 4406 View 020 3879 4406
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Sara Hammuda
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You’ve been holding a lot for a long time- family, expectations, relationship difficulties, trauma, work - and on top of that, you’re tired of feeling like you have to explain your culture, background or faith before people “get” you. Maybe you’ve tried to open up before and ended up feeling judged, misunderstood, or like you had to hide parts of yourself. It’s exhausting, and you just want a space where you can turn up and be accepted and understood. Many clients tell me they appreciate that they don’t have to “translate” themselves here or leave parts of who they are at the door.
You’ve been holding a lot for a long time- family, expectations, relationship difficulties, trauma, work - and on top of that, you’re tired of feeling like you have to explain your culture, background or faith before people “get” you. Maybe you’ve tried to open up before and ended up feeling judged, misunderstood, or like you had to hide parts of yourself. It’s exhausting, and you just want a space where you can turn up and be accepted and understood. Many clients tell me they appreciate that they don’t have to “translate” themselves here or leave parts of who they are at the door.
020 4634 1848 View 020 4634 1848
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Ana Chacin
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 13 years of experience, including 8 years in the NHS, working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have particular expertise in autism, ADHD, anxiety and low mood, and take a neurodiversity-affirming, collaborative, and evidence-based approach. I offer therapy in English and Spanish.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 13 years of experience, including 8 years in the NHS, working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have particular expertise in autism, ADHD, anxiety and low mood, and take a neurodiversity-affirming, collaborative, and evidence-based approach. I offer therapy in English and Spanish.
01483 967340 View 01483 967340

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Victoria Niles
Verified Verified
Hello parents and carers, being a parent can be challenging at times, particularly when you are worried about your child's mental health and well-being. Your child might be having issues with low self-esteem or low confidence levels? Perhaps they are presenting as more anxious than usual or displaying behaviours which you find challenging? Your child might be experiencing difficulties with friendships at school, or as a family you may be finding relationships with each other to be fraught. Play therapy offers a confidential space for your child to work through their issues using creative arts, toys, games and play.
Hello parents and carers, being a parent can be challenging at times, particularly when you are worried about your child's mental health and well-being. Your child might be having issues with low self-esteem or low confidence levels? Perhaps they are presenting as more anxious than usual or displaying behaviours which you find challenging? Your child might be experiencing difficulties with friendships at school, or as a family you may be finding relationships with each other to be fraught. Play therapy offers a confidential space for your child to work through their issues using creative arts, toys, games and play.
020 7870 7823 View 020 7870 7823
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Charles Soyombo
Counsellor, MBACP
London E8
Before becoming a therapist, I managed a supported living care home and worked as a support worker with both adults and youths with learning disabilities.
I am deeply committed to helping those who have experienced loss, specialising in bereavement and loss counselling. Over the years, I have devoted myself to assisting numerous clients in navigating the complex emotions associated with grief. My extensive experience in bereavement services has equipped me to provide effective support.
Before becoming a therapist, I managed a supported living care home and worked as a support worker with both adults and youths with learning disabilities.
I am deeply committed to helping those who have experienced loss, specialising in bereavement and loss counselling. Over the years, I have devoted myself to assisting numerous clients in navigating the complex emotions associated with grief. My extensive experience in bereavement services has equipped me to provide effective support.
020 4572 5153 View 020 4572 5153
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Dr Lara Tarocco
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Egham TW20
If you're navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, or the complexities of special needs, whether for yourself or a loved one, you’re not alone. You may be a parent seeking support for your neurodivergent child, a professional battling burnout, or an individual healing from past trauma. If what you want is clarity, calm, and a sense of control, I can offer you a safe space to be seen, heard, and guided with compassion. You don't need to face it alone; contact me today: your journey to recovery starts here!
If you're navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, or the complexities of special needs, whether for yourself or a loved one, you’re not alone. You may be a parent seeking support for your neurodivergent child, a professional battling burnout, or an individual healing from past trauma. If what you want is clarity, calm, and a sense of control, I can offer you a safe space to be seen, heard, and guided with compassion. You don't need to face it alone; contact me today: your journey to recovery starts here!
020 4538 5244 View 020 4538 5244
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Sufia Rahman Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
I am a registered and accredited therapeutic counsellor of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) working with individuals and couples. I am insured and hold an enhanced DBS certificate for adults and children.My aim as a counsellor is building a therapeutic relationship with my clients on mutual trust whilst providing a space where you feel listened, comfortable, and supported whilst we explore together as you find a more fulfilled future.
I am a registered and accredited therapeutic counsellor of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) working with individuals and couples. I am insured and hold an enhanced DBS certificate for adults and children.My aim as a counsellor is building a therapeutic relationship with my clients on mutual trust whilst providing a space where you feel listened, comfortable, and supported whilst we explore together as you find a more fulfilled future.
01494 341268 View 01494 341268
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The Spectrum Clinic
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
6 Endorsed
London WC1N
The Spectrum Clinic has been established to provide a person-centred approach to assess for Autism and ADHD without compromising on quality and reliability of our assessments. Our patients are at the centre of what we do and every assessment starts with hearing about their journey. We use the gold standard tools for our assessments and follow the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines when offering our services. This means that our assessments are evidence-based and that our clinicians adhere to the highest standards of practice set in the UK.
The Spectrum Clinic has been established to provide a person-centred approach to assess for Autism and ADHD without compromising on quality and reliability of our assessments. Our patients are at the centre of what we do and every assessment starts with hearing about their journey. We use the gold standard tools for our assessments and follow the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines when offering our services. This means that our assessments are evidence-based and that our clinicians adhere to the highest standards of practice set in the UK.
020 3667 9039 View 020 3667 9039
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London Accessible Psychotherapy Independent Svc
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
London N10
LAPIS serves people with disabilities, carers and NHS workers/ healthworkers. LAPIS addresses the disadvantage in accessing therapy so people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and life-changing physical health issues as well as those with learning disorders such as ASD and ADHD can address mental health issues. We do this by making available an accessible service that offers specialist Counselling and Psychotherapy as a low cost service that we strive to make available to all.
LAPIS serves people with disabilities, carers and NHS workers/ healthworkers. LAPIS addresses the disadvantage in accessing therapy so people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and life-changing physical health issues as well as those with learning disorders such as ASD and ADHD can address mental health issues. We do this by making available an accessible service that offers specialist Counselling and Psychotherapy as a low cost service that we strive to make available to all.
07480 783279 View 07480 783279
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Grace Kuhl
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Music Therap.
London E2
You may be feeling stuck in repeating emotional or relational patterns, overwhelmed by stress, or disconnected from yourself. You might be neurodivergent, highly sensitive, or feel that traditional talk therapy hasn’t quite reached what you’re experiencing. Often, people come to therapy with a sense that something deeper needs attention, even if it’s hard to put into words.
You may be feeling stuck in repeating emotional or relational patterns, overwhelmed by stress, or disconnected from yourself. You might be neurodivergent, highly sensitive, or feel that traditional talk therapy hasn’t quite reached what you’re experiencing. Often, people come to therapy with a sense that something deeper needs attention, even if it’s hard to put into words.
020 8129 6475 View 020 8129 6475
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Catherine S Taylor
Psychotherapist, MBACP
I work as a Complex Trauma/Childhood Abuse & Relationship Therapist, supporting individuals/couples who are "stuck", experiencing issues of high anxiety; anger; stress and distress around a life events, especially if you have a learning disability or autism.
Despite your best efforts of trying to resolve these issues privately with medication or receive counselling elsewhere; this to some degree has been unsuccessful. There is nothing we cannot work through together, let's address them now and not make it more complicated than is necessary. Sessions are held on a fortnightly or monthly basis online or inperson.
I work as a Complex Trauma/Childhood Abuse & Relationship Therapist, supporting individuals/couples who are "stuck", experiencing issues of high anxiety; anger; stress and distress around a life events, especially if you have a learning disability or autism.
Despite your best efforts of trying to resolve these issues privately with medication or receive counselling elsewhere; this to some degree has been unsuccessful. There is nothing we cannot work through together, let's address them now and not make it more complicated than is necessary. Sessions are held on a fortnightly or monthly basis online or inperson.
01883 779204 View 01883 779204
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Michelle Marquis-Wood
Counsellor, MBACP
Hi I’m Michelle, Thanks for viewing my profile. We all need support at different times in our life’s particularly when we experience the storms of life. It will be an honour to work collaboratively with you, whilst you navigate your path. My aim is to help you explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviour creating more understanding of yourself. I will empower you to make the changes you want to make in your life. I use a number of approaches based on your circumstances to give you a personalised service. My practice provides a safe space for you to explore your difficulties, at your pace free from judgement.
Hi I’m Michelle, Thanks for viewing my profile. We all need support at different times in our life’s particularly when we experience the storms of life. It will be an honour to work collaboratively with you, whilst you navigate your path. My aim is to help you explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviour creating more understanding of yourself. I will empower you to make the changes you want to make in your life. I use a number of approaches based on your circumstances to give you a personalised service. My practice provides a safe space for you to explore your difficulties, at your pace free from judgement.
020 3879 4178 View 020 3879 4178
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Elisabeta Stancu - Counselling & Therapy
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
I am a qualified Psychologist in my country of origin and a Counsellor/Psychotherapist registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I have experience working with people with a wide range of issues related to alcohol or drug use, withdrawal from activities or friends, low energy or problems sleeping, inability to concentrate, mood changes, sex drive, excessive anger or feeling sad and down. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space for you to share your thoughts, experiences and problems. I work with adults (and couples), teenagers and children, offering face-to-face and online sessions.
I am a qualified Psychologist in my country of origin and a Counsellor/Psychotherapist registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I have experience working with people with a wide range of issues related to alcohol or drug use, withdrawal from activities or friends, low energy or problems sleeping, inability to concentrate, mood changes, sex drive, excessive anger or feeling sad and down. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space for you to share your thoughts, experiences and problems. I work with adults (and couples), teenagers and children, offering face-to-face and online sessions.
020 3835 6066 View 020 3835 6066
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Gemma Fisk
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Horsham RH12
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Clinical Psychologist who specialises in supporting children and young people, and their families. I work with a range of presenting issues including anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem and behavioural difficulties.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who specialises in supporting children and young people, and their families. I work with a range of presenting issues including anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem and behavioural difficulties.
07403 932484 View 07403 932484

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Education and Learning Disabilities Counsellors
How effective is treatment for learning disabilities?
When initiated early and tailored to a child’s specific needs, learning disability treatment can be quite effective at helping a child cope with their disability, though its exact efficacy may depend on the severity of symptoms and whether comorbid disorders exist. Less is known about treatment initiated in adulthood, but it is certainly possible that an adult with a learning disability will see some improvement—or at the very least, identify workarounds and accommodations that could make symptoms less burdensome in day-to-day life.

When should someone seek treatment for learning disabilities?
It’s best to seek treatment as early as possible. Because learning disabilities often go unnoticed until a child starts school, or even until they’re a few years along, regular check-ins with teachers and doctors can help parents determine whether children are meeting milestones and keeping up with peers or whether an evaluation for learning disabilities may be warranted. And although earlier is always better, it’s never too late to be evaluated for learning disabilities and to seek treatment.

What happens if learning disabilities are left untreated?
Undiagnosed and untreated learning disabilities can be a source of significant frustration and shame for a child, who may feel that their challenges stem from a lack of intelligence or willpower. Such feelings can trigger low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety, which may push a child toward risky behaviors, including substance use. In adulthood, untreated learning disabilities can interfere with career success, and lingering feelings of self-doubt and shame can negatively affect someone’s mental health.

Are there medications for learning disabilities?
Currently, there are no medications designed to treat specific learning disabilities such as dysgraphia or dyscalculia. However, someone with a learning disability may be prescribed medication for a comorbid condition, such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, which may have positive downstream effects on their learning disability; for example, a child with both ADHD and dyslexia may find that they’re better able to focus on their reading exercises after being prescribed a stimulant medication.