Counselling in Worcester Park

UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist and BACP Registered counsellor with 24 years experience. I use an integrative/relational approach, viewing each person as unique, and as such I use a coherent combination of therapeutic ideas and working relationship that will best suit you as an individual. This may involve looking at current difficulties, your past, clarifying and understanding your thoughts and behaviours and helping you to understand and express your emotions. In this way we will work together to find a way through problems that are troubling you to negotiate a more satisfying and less stressful way of living.

Welcome. There can be times in our lives when we feel low, sad, anxious or have feelings of being unable to cope. Maybe you are struggling with a relationship, work of family related issues or have feelings of low self-esteem. Making the first step in to therapy can sometimes feel daunting but you have done this by coming to this website. Our sessions are confidential,professional,calm and can be tailored to meet your needs. We can explore how you are feeling which may allow you to reflect on making a change to your life which can improve the way we feel about ourself and others.

Life can be very challenging at times and we may find ourselves not having the right tools, nor the support system around us to deal with those challenges. We may feel depressed, disconnected, have a difficult relationship with our bodies, with food. We may lack self-esteem. We may not be able to form or sustain relationships with others, have issues around intimacy or commitment. We may carry an impinging sense of being different. At times, we may just want to look deeper into our past and present so that we can move forward to a more fulfilling future and fulfilled, happier self.

Highly skilled and experienced BABCP accredited CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and EMDR Psychotherapist based in Worcester Park, Surrey. Passionate about working with trauma/PTSD, anxiety issues like; OCD, panic and social anxiety, in addition to low mood, low confidence, grief, anger management and stress.  I offer face to face, online and telephone sessions in a relaxed and confidential space. My mission is to help you to feel empowered about yourself and your future.

There isn’t really an ideal client in terms of issues or problems. Therapy works whatever the presentation when the connection with the client/patient is a positive one and it becomes a mutual endeavor to feel better. The majority of clients present with wanting help with relationships either getting them or deepening them, this can include physical intimacy and sex and invariably the need to understand themselves in relationships. Many of my clients want to understand the meaning of sex to themselves and any sexual compulsivity that might be going on. People want to be understood and not shamed for their thoughts, actions feelings

It can be difficult to choose a therapist and to understand the various titles therapists go by, as well as the different types of therapies and counselling on offer. However, I personally think one of the most important factors in choosing a therapist is the fit between the client and therapist and whether the relationship feels warm and empathic. My therapeutic style is to identify and build on existing strengths and to offer a safe supportive space to explore current difficulties. Having had my own psychotherapy, I am familiar with what it feels like to be on the receiving end of therapy and I am sensitive to this during my work.

I am a counselling psychologist with over 20 years experience working with children, adults, couples and families. I use solution focused, positive therapies that get you closer to your goals and values, teaching you tools and techniques to manage your life better and live life as you need to. I work with mental health conditions - anxieties, depression, phobias, confidence issues, relationship breakdowns, smoking cessation and weight loss, just to name a few!

I am a qualified Psychodynamic Counsellor who is fully insured and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I specialise in helping clients identify better ways of coping in areas of their lives which they may be finding difficult.

Do you feel you are stuck, anxious or overwhelmed? Perhaps you're struggling with adapting to an empty nest, experiencing conflict at work or dealing with ageing parents. I understand how crippling these feelings and anxieties can be. Reaching out for help can be hard, but you're in the right place.

Hi. I have helped people with issues such as depression, anxiety anger management, unresolved trauma /PTSD and a host of other issues. I aim to offer you a safe space to explore your issues as well as practical strategies for helping you to feel better and make constructive changes to your life. My training includes Trauma training as well as Focusing and Experiential psychotherapy, including mindfulness, person centered, whole body focusing psychotherapy, and more.

My aim is to provide you with a safe, encouraging space to be yourself, in order to work through what you wish to focus on. This may be relationship difficulties, feelings of low self-worth, anxiety, depression or low mood, or a general feeling that you’re stuck and not quite sure why. It can sometimes be hard to justify taking this time for yourself, which ironically, might be a clue that you tend to put others first, neglecting your own needs yet often feeling resentful. You may feel unsure about sharing details of yourself with a “stranger”, but this might be a sign that you often feel judged or are afraid of other’s judgement.

I’m a strong believer that, in the words of Nelson Mandela “there is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living” – yet sometimes life is really quite tough and we find ourselves struggling and this ideal seems far from our reality. You may find yourself feeling emotionally overwhelmed, anxious or lonely. Or, you may have been struggling for some time and haven’t found the motivation to address it but now that struggle may be feeling a little bigger.

As a therapist, I specialise in supporting young people and families who are affected by symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related disorders. Young people with OCD may be troubled by intrusive worries or images and engage in repetitive or ritualised behaviours to try and relieve their anxiety. Over time, these challenges can begin to impact their schooling, their social relationships and their daily functioning. I am passionate about supporting young people to take meaningful steps towards a life without OCD, using CBT with a focus on exposure and response prevention (ERP).

The focus in my private practice is on difficult relationships be that in the workplace, with friends or romantic relationships. I work with individuals and couples who are in or have been in relationships where there is control, excessive criticism, contempt or betrayal. I work with people who have tended to be more harmed by and those who have caused harm in their relationships. I help people develop a sense of compassion for themselves, building a sense of strength to advocate for their own needs in a constructive way so as to develop genuine, lasting intimacy with others.

Mind-Growth Mastery is a non-profit organisation offering therapy from qualified professionals and mature, trainee therapists. CBT aims to reduce distress by identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours which affect how we feel. We work collaboratively together to overcome challenges and build a life that is in line with your personal values. Integrative counselling is a talking therapy, drawing on a range of person-centered therapeutic styles. We work uniquely with each individual, helping them share in a safe, accepting environment. We aim to match the therapy to your needs and goals.

I work with genuine care, empathy and am non- judgemental. I am very passionate about helping and offer a warm and nurturing space for you to explore your presenting issues which you may be finding challenging and distressing.

Are you struggling with difficult feelings, feeling low or fed up of feeling bad about yourself? I am an experienced counsellor working with issues including low self esteem and confidence, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, feeling sad, relationship problems, bereavement and loss, domestic abuse, separation and divorce, redundancy and stress at work. Counselling can give you the time to focus on you, in a warm and empathetic space, without judgement. This time can give much needed clarity and a place to talk honestly and openly, away from our lives. Counselling is an investment in your future well being.

If you are experiencing problems or having feelings that you are finding difficult to cope with, I am here to help you to understand what is going on and help support you. I am a qualified Psychodynamic Counsellor (HE Diploma) and I work with clients who seek help with a range of problems from anxiety, depression, family issues, including separation and divorce to addiction support (food issues/disordered eating/alcohol and drugs). Clients see me for once a week sessions for 50 minutes either in person, via Zoom or by telephone. I offer a confidential and a safe space for you to explore your feelings and life experiences.