Career Guidance Counselling in Worcester
You’re always on. Overthinking, second-guessing, feeling sick with worry — and somehow still getting things done. People might not even realise how much you’re struggling beneath the surface. Maybe you’ve tried therapy before, but it didn’t go deep enough, or didn’t quite fit. You’re looking for something that actually works — not just to cope, but to feel calmer, freer, more like yourself. Whether it's panic, OCD, phobias, perfectionism, high functioning or general anxiety or burnout, you're ready to stop just surviving and start living.
You’re always on. Overthinking, second-guessing, feeling sick with worry — and somehow still getting things done. People might not even realise how much you’re struggling beneath the surface. Maybe you’ve tried therapy before, but it didn’t go deep enough, or didn’t quite fit. You’re looking for something that actually works — not just to cope, but to feel calmer, freer, more like yourself. Whether it's panic, OCD, phobias, perfectionism, high functioning or general anxiety or burnout, you're ready to stop just surviving and start living.
You don’t have to cope with life—you can truly start living.
Are you feeling:
Overwhelmed?
Emotionally depleted?
Unable to switch off?
With so many demands these days, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters.
Work, family pressures, and exposure to technology—including social media—can overwhelm our nervous system.
Over time, this constant strain makes us reactive and can lead to decisions we later regret.
I can help you break free from this cycle.
You don’t have to cope with life—you can truly start living.
Are you feeling:
Overwhelmed?
Emotionally depleted?
Unable to switch off?
With so many demands these days, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters.
Work, family pressures, and exposure to technology—including social media—can overwhelm our nervous system.
Over time, this constant strain makes us reactive and can lead to decisions we later regret.
I can help you break free from this cycle.
I’m an experienced counsellor working in a Person-Centred way, using Narrative Therapy alongside other creative ways of working. I have over 16 years experience of working with adults, children, young people and families. I have found that working with compassion and empathy, to support a deeper more embodied understanding of our responses to difficult situations is a powerful and healing way of working for many people and can lead to deep change. I believe that we all have potential for becoming unstuck and that there is always a possibility of listening to ourselves with greater compassion and self-acceptance.
I’m an experienced counsellor working in a Person-Centred way, using Narrative Therapy alongside other creative ways of working. I have over 16 years experience of working with adults, children, young people and families. I have found that working with compassion and empathy, to support a deeper more embodied understanding of our responses to difficult situations is a powerful and healing way of working for many people and can lead to deep change. I believe that we all have potential for becoming unstuck and that there is always a possibility of listening to ourselves with greater compassion and self-acceptance.
When the Past Meets the Present...
Sometimes a decision made years ago starts to weigh heavily when life changes — especially if you’re now facing health concerns or questioning the choices you once thought were right. This can bring up regret, self-doubt, or a deep need to find peace with yourself.
I offer a safe, confidential space to explore these feelings, work through the “what-ifs,” and rediscover your sense of strength and self-compassion. You don’t have to face the future carrying the weight of the past alone. Viktor Frankl "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves".
When the Past Meets the Present...
Sometimes a decision made years ago starts to weigh heavily when life changes — especially if you’re now facing health concerns or questioning the choices you once thought were right. This can bring up regret, self-doubt, or a deep need to find peace with yourself.
I offer a safe, confidential space to explore these feelings, work through the “what-ifs,” and rediscover your sense of strength and self-compassion. You don’t have to face the future carrying the weight of the past alone. Viktor Frankl "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves".
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 12 years of experience working in the NHS and in private practice across a wide range of settings. I am passionate about working through difficulty and adversity with people and know that pain and suffering is experienced by so many of us at times. A large amount of my experience has been in helping young people and adults to process and make sense of their own emotions or reactions and helping them to move towards a life rich in value and meaning whilst managing some of the barriers which have emerged along the way.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 12 years of experience working in the NHS and in private practice across a wide range of settings. I am passionate about working through difficulty and adversity with people and know that pain and suffering is experienced by so many of us at times. A large amount of my experience has been in helping young people and adults to process and make sense of their own emotions or reactions and helping them to move towards a life rich in value and meaning whilst managing some of the barriers which have emerged along the way.
Sessions from £55.
Are you feeling lost, stuck or overwhelmed? I am here to offer you the opportunity to explore your authentic self with non-judgemental, caring, support. You may have received black and white messages about who you are supposed to be, or how you are supposed to feel that just aren't quite right for you, but you aren't sure of the alternatives. Or perhaps, you find yourself at a crossroads or experiencing huge change. This may have left you feeling uncertain, overwhelmed or confused. I work with you to help you through these times, as well as providing tools and coping strategies to help you long term.
Sessions from £55.
Are you feeling lost, stuck or overwhelmed? I am here to offer you the opportunity to explore your authentic self with non-judgemental, caring, support. You may have received black and white messages about who you are supposed to be, or how you are supposed to feel that just aren't quite right for you, but you aren't sure of the alternatives. Or perhaps, you find yourself at a crossroads or experiencing huge change. This may have left you feeling uncertain, overwhelmed or confused. I work with you to help you through these times, as well as providing tools and coping strategies to help you long term.
Everyone faces challenges, dilemmas, fears, problems and issues in their lives. Sometimes we can manage to cope. Sometimes our usual coping methods don't seem to work. We find ourselves struggling and we need someone to talk to, someone who will listen and to somewhere we can talk about our feelings and thoughts and to explore opportunities for change - to get our lives back on track again.
Everyone faces challenges, dilemmas, fears, problems and issues in their lives. Sometimes we can manage to cope. Sometimes our usual coping methods don't seem to work. We find ourselves struggling and we need someone to talk to, someone who will listen and to somewhere we can talk about our feelings and thoughts and to explore opportunities for change - to get our lives back on track again.
Do you feel anxiety is an all-too-familiar feeling, and your self-esteem is depleted? Maybe you no longer believe in yourself and have lost trust in your own decision-making. Life may not feel the way you want it to, leaving you lost and unsure, and you're struggling to make sense of why. You're not alone. Many of us face these difficulties, whether from past experiences, loss, or uncertainty about our path forward. I understand the struggle to face and confront emotions you've been trying to avoid, and the courage it takes to reach out. I am committed to ensuring you feel comfortable from our very first session together.
Do you feel anxiety is an all-too-familiar feeling, and your self-esteem is depleted? Maybe you no longer believe in yourself and have lost trust in your own decision-making. Life may not feel the way you want it to, leaving you lost and unsure, and you're struggling to make sense of why. You're not alone. Many of us face these difficulties, whether from past experiences, loss, or uncertainty about our path forward. I understand the struggle to face and confront emotions you've been trying to avoid, and the courage it takes to reach out. I am committed to ensuring you feel comfortable from our very first session together.
I will give you the space to talk and explore what you're experiencing in a confidential setting. And help you find healthy coping strategies to develop long term ways of looking after your mental health. Sessions are online (anywhere in UK) or outdoors in the Malvern Hills. Client's feedback - 'Helen made me feel comfortable and listened to.' 'Helen gave me the strategies and tools to help myself in between our sessions, whilst being an invaluable source of comfort and strength.' 'Helen is an incredibly warm and comforting therapist who knew how to hold space for my plethora of emotions.' 'She was lovely and a great counsellor.'
I will give you the space to talk and explore what you're experiencing in a confidential setting. And help you find healthy coping strategies to develop long term ways of looking after your mental health. Sessions are online (anywhere in UK) or outdoors in the Malvern Hills. Client's feedback - 'Helen made me feel comfortable and listened to.' 'Helen gave me the strategies and tools to help myself in between our sessions, whilst being an invaluable source of comfort and strength.' 'Helen is an incredibly warm and comforting therapist who knew how to hold space for my plethora of emotions.' 'She was lovely and a great counsellor.'
I’m a HCPC-registered and chartered Clinical Psychologist with 30+ years experience in mental health and professional training.
I specialise in working with adults struggling with trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem and shame-related difficulties.
My clients often feel stuck in patterns of self-criticism or emotional overwhelm and want to understand their experiences, feel safer in themselves, and build confidence and self-compassion in relationships and daily life. My approach is collaborative and grounded in curiosity, helping clients understand their experiences and move toward greater emotional wellbeing.
I’m a HCPC-registered and chartered Clinical Psychologist with 30+ years experience in mental health and professional training.
I specialise in working with adults struggling with trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem and shame-related difficulties.
My clients often feel stuck in patterns of self-criticism or emotional overwhelm and want to understand their experiences, feel safer in themselves, and build confidence and self-compassion in relationships and daily life. My approach is collaborative and grounded in curiosity, helping clients understand their experiences and move toward greater emotional wellbeing.
Welcome. Everyone has times in life when their mental health is particularly challenging and they face emotional or psychological difficulties. If that describes you here and now, it can be helpful to seek support to become more aware of the impact of past life experiences, how those events still influence how you are in the world today and explore your thoughts and feelings around options for making changes in the future. Your issues, needs and goals could arise from your working life, personal life or a combination of both. You could be looking for more immediate help or seeking to better understand deeper, long-standing issues.
Welcome. Everyone has times in life when their mental health is particularly challenging and they face emotional or psychological difficulties. If that describes you here and now, it can be helpful to seek support to become more aware of the impact of past life experiences, how those events still influence how you are in the world today and explore your thoughts and feelings around options for making changes in the future. Your issues, needs and goals could arise from your working life, personal life or a combination of both. You could be looking for more immediate help or seeking to better understand deeper, long-standing issues.
Do you feel anxious...overwhelmed… exhausted… stuck… wanting to run… scared… angry… or numb?
I would like to provide you with the space to make sense of what is going on for you, make sense of how you are feeling, acting and relating. I would like to support you to find out what you need and what is best for you, aiming to find better ways of coping and relating to yourself and others.
Do you feel anxious...overwhelmed… exhausted… stuck… wanting to run… scared… angry… or numb?
I would like to provide you with the space to make sense of what is going on for you, make sense of how you are feeling, acting and relating. I would like to support you to find out what you need and what is best for you, aiming to find better ways of coping and relating to yourself and others.
I found my way to being a Psychologist because I am deeply curious about people and what makes us ‘tick’ and I struggle to see suffering without doing something to help. Until 2022, I worked for the NHS with people who have experienced trauma and who have complex emotional needs. I was also a DBT Therapist in the NHS Trust’s small DBT Service. I work with adults, aged 18 and over, and whether you're struggling with emotion regulation difficulties, interpersonal challenges, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, grief and trauma or with difficulty adjusting to life changes and challenges, psychological therapy can help.
I found my way to being a Psychologist because I am deeply curious about people and what makes us ‘tick’ and I struggle to see suffering without doing something to help. Until 2022, I worked for the NHS with people who have experienced trauma and who have complex emotional needs. I was also a DBT Therapist in the NHS Trust’s small DBT Service. I work with adults, aged 18 and over, and whether you're struggling with emotion regulation difficulties, interpersonal challenges, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, grief and trauma or with difficulty adjusting to life changes and challenges, psychological therapy can help.
I wonder what it feels like to find yourself here, looking for some kind of support? Maybe you are struggling to 'make sense' of what you've been experiencing in your life recently? Many of my clients inhabit a crowded yet empty world, in which they cannot easily 'hear' themselves, or feel that they are not 'understood' by those around them. Perhaps you feel a little like this too? My first hope as a counsellor is that working collaboratively you will feel both heard and understood - maybe for the first time. When this happens, we begin to develop the inner resources needed to discover and engage with who we truly are.
I wonder what it feels like to find yourself here, looking for some kind of support? Maybe you are struggling to 'make sense' of what you've been experiencing in your life recently? Many of my clients inhabit a crowded yet empty world, in which they cannot easily 'hear' themselves, or feel that they are not 'understood' by those around them. Perhaps you feel a little like this too? My first hope as a counsellor is that working collaboratively you will feel both heard and understood - maybe for the first time. When this happens, we begin to develop the inner resources needed to discover and engage with who we truly are.
Welcome. The fact that you are here demonstrates a natural and healthy drive inside of you, a drive that has motivated you to want to connect and talk about things that are going on in your life. Whether it be a recent traumatic incident, persistent recurring low moods, overwhelming anxiety or a pattern of relating to others that has proved unsatisfactory, I would like to help. I aim to provide a safe but at times challenging environment where you will be encouraged to examine and let go of old and outdated ways of coping that whilst in the past may have been helpful are now getting in the way of the life you want to lead.
Welcome. The fact that you are here demonstrates a natural and healthy drive inside of you, a drive that has motivated you to want to connect and talk about things that are going on in your life. Whether it be a recent traumatic incident, persistent recurring low moods, overwhelming anxiety or a pattern of relating to others that has proved unsatisfactory, I would like to help. I aim to provide a safe but at times challenging environment where you will be encouraged to examine and let go of old and outdated ways of coping that whilst in the past may have been helpful are now getting in the way of the life you want to lead.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by the challenges life has thrown at you?
Reaching out for support can feel daunting, but you don’t have to face things alone. I’m a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with nearly a decade of NHS experience, and I specialise in helping people find new ways to cope, heal, and move towards the life they want.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, or the ongoing impact of stressful life events. I also have particular expertise in supporting people living with long-term health conditions, like Fibromyalgia, CRPS, M.E and cancer-related pain.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by the challenges life has thrown at you?
Reaching out for support can feel daunting, but you don’t have to face things alone. I’m a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with nearly a decade of NHS experience, and I specialise in helping people find new ways to cope, heal, and move towards the life they want.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, or the ongoing impact of stressful life events. I also have particular expertise in supporting people living with long-term health conditions, like Fibromyalgia, CRPS, M.E and cancer-related pain.
Hello, and welcome to my page. I have been qualified as a psychotherapist and supervisor for over 18 years, with previous experience in mental health and Social Work Management. I work with adults, children, adolescents and have expertise in working with family issues. I can help with a wide range of matters including: anxiety and depression, self esteem, family difficulties, relationship issues, Childhood abuse, Childhood neglect, Life threatening events, eating disorders, self harm, suicide and trauma.
Hello, and welcome to my page. I have been qualified as a psychotherapist and supervisor for over 18 years, with previous experience in mental health and Social Work Management. I work with adults, children, adolescents and have expertise in working with family issues. I can help with a wide range of matters including: anxiety and depression, self esteem, family difficulties, relationship issues, Childhood abuse, Childhood neglect, Life threatening events, eating disorders, self harm, suicide and trauma.
If life feels heavy, confusing, or simply ‘not quite right,’ you’re not alone. You might feel overwhelmed, unsure where to turn, or worried that your thoughts and feelings are “silly” or not worth sharing, yet they continue to weigh on you. You may feel like there’s no one you can fully trust to voice these things to, or that you’re carrying more than you can manage on your own. I’m here to walk alongside you. The space I provide is caring, judgement‑free, and completely at your pace. If you’re looking for a way to feel better, to understand yourself more deeply, or to make meaningful changes in your life, I’m here to support you.
If life feels heavy, confusing, or simply ‘not quite right,’ you’re not alone. You might feel overwhelmed, unsure where to turn, or worried that your thoughts and feelings are “silly” or not worth sharing, yet they continue to weigh on you. You may feel like there’s no one you can fully trust to voice these things to, or that you’re carrying more than you can manage on your own. I’m here to walk alongside you. The space I provide is caring, judgement‑free, and completely at your pace. If you’re looking for a way to feel better, to understand yourself more deeply, or to make meaningful changes in your life, I’m here to support you.
If anxiety and depression are getting in the way of you living your life the way you want to, we can work together to change that. We can often feel low when life isn’t going as planned or anxious and overwhelmed when we are struggling to cope. This is why I created ‘The Calm Clinic with Libby Thompson’, to provide people with a safe, comfortable space to be open about their stresses and worries, feel heard and validated whilst discussing strategies and techniques that may be helpful. Therapy is a partnership, a joint journey, and my aim is to provide you with the individual support you need to make positive changes.
If anxiety and depression are getting in the way of you living your life the way you want to, we can work together to change that. We can often feel low when life isn’t going as planned or anxious and overwhelmed when we are struggling to cope. This is why I created ‘The Calm Clinic with Libby Thompson’, to provide people with a safe, comfortable space to be open about their stresses and worries, feel heard and validated whilst discussing strategies and techniques that may be helpful. Therapy is a partnership, a joint journey, and my aim is to provide you with the individual support you need to make positive changes.
More Therapists Nearby
I help with anxiety, burnout, relationship patterns, self-esteem, loss, and life or career transitions.
I work with people in high-pressure roles who are used to holding things together for everyone else - at work, at home, in their business.
On the outside you may look ‘fine’ but inside it might feel very different. Perhaps the stress doesn’t ever switch off, decisions keep circling, and there maybe a quiet sense you’ve lost touch with yourself.
I help with anxiety, burnout, relationship patterns, self-esteem, loss, and life or career transitions.
I work with people in high-pressure roles who are used to holding things together for everyone else - at work, at home, in their business.
On the outside you may look ‘fine’ but inside it might feel very different. Perhaps the stress doesn’t ever switch off, decisions keep circling, and there maybe a quiet sense you’ve lost touch with yourself.
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Career Guidance Counsellors
How do I know if I need career counselling?
Determining whether a career counsellor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counselling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counsellor.
Who can benefit from career counselling?
Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counselling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counselling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counsellor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counselling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.
How long does career counselling typically last?
The length of career counselling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counselling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counsellor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.
How to prepare for career counselling?
Clients can prepare for career counselling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counsellor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counsellor, particularly if the career counsellor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counselling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.