Counselling in Cheltenham
Naomi Studden
Counsellor, MA, BACP
Verified Verified
Cheltenham GL50 (Online Only)
Some of these being Person-Centred, Gestalt, Attachment Theory, Transactional Analysis, Existential, Solution-Focused Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness.
In troubling times it can sometimes feel like you are alone & seeking help might feel really difficult. Just having a space to make sense of the thoughts that jumble around our heads is invaluable. Perhaps you need to understand yourself, your relationships or events from your past. Sometimes all we need is someone to just listen and hear our story. Counselling promotes insight, fosters self-awareness & creates a stronger, more resilient sense of self. This powerful combination can be the kick-start for the changes in your life you wish to make - sometimes even the smallest changes can make a huge difference in your well-being.
Some of these being Person-Centred, Gestalt, Attachment Theory, Transactional Analysis, Existential, Solution-Focused Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness.
In troubling times it can sometimes feel like you are alone & seeking help might feel really difficult. Just having a space to make sense of the thoughts that jumble around our heads is invaluable. Perhaps you need to understand yourself, your relationships or events from your past. Sometimes all we need is someone to just listen and hear our story. Counselling promotes insight, fosters self-awareness & creates a stronger, more resilient sense of self. This powerful combination can be the kick-start for the changes in your life you wish to make - sometimes even the smallest changes can make a huge difference in your well-being.
Harvey Lidstone-Lane
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Cheltenham GL50
Hello, my name is Harvey and I am a therapist working in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and Birmingham. I currently work for Here for you Counselling, a private practice therapeutic service I founded. I have experience working with many different presenting issues, including; depression, anxiety, stress, relationship problems, bereavement, low self-esteem, PTSD, abuse and many more. I have worked with I wide range of clients, however I have particular experience working with young people, aged 18-35. I am able to work in a traditional face-to-face setting or remotely via Skype/Zoom. I offer both 25 minute or 50 minute sessions.
Hello, my name is Harvey and I am a therapist working in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and Birmingham. I currently work for Here for you Counselling, a private practice therapeutic service I founded. I have experience working with many different presenting issues, including; depression, anxiety, stress, relationship problems, bereavement, low self-esteem, PTSD, abuse and many more. I have worked with I wide range of clients, however I have particular experience working with young people, aged 18-35. I am able to work in a traditional face-to-face setting or remotely via Skype/Zoom. I offer both 25 minute or 50 minute sessions.
Rachel Power The Walk And Talk Therapist
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Cheltenham GL50
I am an experienced counsellor PROVIDING THERAPY IN THE OUTDOORS. Sometimes we want to talk but sitting in a counselling room might not feel like the right space for you. WALKING WHILST TALKING might just give you the space and freedom to begin to understand some uncomfortable feelings and past experiences in the safe hands of myself within nature. Being in nature will help you to learn how to resource yourself whilst processing the past giving you a clearer feel of the future. You may feel anxious or depressed, struggling with relationships. I work from Pittville Park, The Cotswolds and Crickley Hill. I also do home visits.
I am an experienced counsellor PROVIDING THERAPY IN THE OUTDOORS. Sometimes we want to talk but sitting in a counselling room might not feel like the right space for you. WALKING WHILST TALKING might just give you the space and freedom to begin to understand some uncomfortable feelings and past experiences in the safe hands of myself within nature. Being in nature will help you to learn how to resource yourself whilst processing the past giving you a clearer feel of the future. You may feel anxious or depressed, struggling with relationships. I work from Pittville Park, The Cotswolds and Crickley Hill. I also do home visits.
Chris Matcham
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Cheltenham GL52
Let's work together to figure out the next steps to feeling better: Seeking help, as you are doing by searching this site, is a brave and important step in satisfying your own needs - in doing this, you are already creating some relief and a pathway towards yourself as you wish to be. You may feel lost or confused as to what comes next, but you have already shown that you can think in new ways and adapt in order to change a situation which isn’t working for you. Our task is to get in touch with feelings that can further open up your awareness, to allow change to happen.
Let's work together to figure out the next steps to feeling better: Seeking help, as you are doing by searching this site, is a brave and important step in satisfying your own needs - in doing this, you are already creating some relief and a pathway towards yourself as you wish to be. You may feel lost or confused as to what comes next, but you have already shown that you can think in new ways and adapt in order to change a situation which isn’t working for you. Our task is to get in touch with feelings that can further open up your awareness, to allow change to happen.
Bobbi Gill
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Cheltenham GL50 (Online Only)
I am an experienced Integrative Trauma -Informed Counsellor working with adults based in Gloucestershire. Life can be challenging and sometimes we can find it hard to cope with the overwhelm or find ourselves stuck. Working with you, I offer a welcoming confidential and safe space to help you process difficult situations or feelings, explore your thoughts, feel heard and understood, develop a greater understanding of yourself and your issues, find patterns and make connections. Together we will work out how best to work through and resolve any deep-rooted issues/patterns/behaviours and agree strategies to help you move forward.
I am an experienced Integrative Trauma -Informed Counsellor working with adults based in Gloucestershire. Life can be challenging and sometimes we can find it hard to cope with the overwhelm or find ourselves stuck. Working with you, I offer a welcoming confidential and safe space to help you process difficult situations or feelings, explore your thoughts, feel heard and understood, develop a greater understanding of yourself and your issues, find patterns and make connections. Together we will work out how best to work through and resolve any deep-rooted issues/patterns/behaviours and agree strategies to help you move forward.
More Therapists Nearby
Promis Clinics
Verified Verified
Gloucester GL1
We offer intensive residential treatment with 24-hour nursing and medical care alongside psychological, psychotherapeutic and psychiatric services all within a caring and stylish homely environment.
We offer intensive residential treatment with 24-hour nursing and medical care alongside psychological, psychotherapeutic and psychiatric services all within a caring and stylish homely environment.
Therapy Centre Services
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Tewkesbury GL20
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.
Online Therapists
Melissa Steyn
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Abergavenny NP7 (Online Only)
I work from a Humanistic stance and integrate the following approaches: Person-centred Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Gestalt, Existential Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Polyvagal Theory, Mindfulness Meditation, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Approach, Inner Child Healing, Creative Therapies and Compassionate Mind Training. Moreover, I work holistically thus exploring the mind-body connection; alongside helping clients to gain a better understanding of the automatic nervous system (ANS) and more importantly to learn how to regulate their nervous system.
I work from a Humanistic stance and integrate the following approaches: Person-centred Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Gestalt, Existential Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Polyvagal Theory, Mindfulness Meditation, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Approach, Inner Child Healing, Creative Therapies and Compassionate Mind Training. Moreover, I work holistically thus exploring the mind-body connection; alongside helping clients to gain a better understanding of the automatic nervous system (ANS) and more importantly to learn how to regulate their nervous system.
Iskra Lindner
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
London EC2A
I am an integrative therapist, which means I have been trained to work with most major therapeutic approaches: psychodynamic, humanistic, existential, body psychotherapy, trauma informed therapy, Gestalt, contemporary psychoanalysis.
How can therapy help? The way I see it, the process of therapy enables us to cultivate self-compassion and understanding, which results in more harmonious and satisfying relationships, opens up choices in areas we felt stuck, allows us to be more creative in how we see the world and achieve our goals.
I am an integrative therapist, which means I have been trained to work with most major therapeutic approaches: psychodynamic, humanistic, existential, body psychotherapy, trauma informed therapy, Gestalt, contemporary psychoanalysis.
How can therapy help? The way I see it, the process of therapy enables us to cultivate self-compassion and understanding, which results in more harmonious and satisfying relationships, opens up choices in areas we felt stuck, allows us to be more creative in how we see the world and achieve our goals.
Indigo Moon
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bristol BS34
I use person centered and observe the core conditions, I may use existential, CBT, TA, or another approach if that is what the client felt comfortable with and was happy with the process.
I offer a safe, compassionate non-judgmental space for the client to explore whatever is troubling them Through this work the client will hopefully achieve their desired outcome and restore some peace in their life. My predominate client base has been around Domestic abuse and Addiction, although i also have experience in loss and grief , family issues, anxiety and depression and peri and postnatal illness. I have several rooms i can rent in various areas of Bristol. However at my Patchway office I am able to offer evening appointments.I use many different approaches in my client work dependent of the clients needs.
I use person centered and observe the core conditions, I may use existential, CBT, TA, or another approach if that is what the client felt comfortable with and was happy with the process.
I offer a safe, compassionate non-judgmental space for the client to explore whatever is troubling them Through this work the client will hopefully achieve their desired outcome and restore some peace in their life. My predominate client base has been around Domestic abuse and Addiction, although i also have experience in loss and grief , family issues, anxiety and depression and peri and postnatal illness. I have several rooms i can rent in various areas of Bristol. However at my Patchway office I am able to offer evening appointments.I use many different approaches in my client work dependent of the clients needs.
Dr Erika Annabelle Pratte
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
London NW6
As a psychologist & psychotherapist, my goal is to help you best help yourself. My approach to psychological wellbeing focuses on the whole person & is personalized to you. In addition to psychotherapy, I offer ADHD & autism (ASD) diagnostic assessments. I work with many people of all ages with many concerns, ranging from existential or relationship, confidence, all the way to psychological disorders such as schizophrenia, OCD, & depression. I see clients online, in Central London, and West Hampstead. I may also come to you. Contact me via email or phone to learn more about how we can work together to actualize your goals.
As a psychologist & psychotherapist, my goal is to help you best help yourself. My approach to psychological wellbeing focuses on the whole person & is personalized to you. In addition to psychotherapy, I offer ADHD & autism (ASD) diagnostic assessments. I work with many people of all ages with many concerns, ranging from existential or relationship, confidence, all the way to psychological disorders such as schizophrenia, OCD, & depression. I see clients online, in Central London, and West Hampstead. I may also come to you. Contact me via email or phone to learn more about how we can work together to actualize your goals.
ACT CBT online Clinical Psychologist Dr Phil Lurie
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London SE1 (Online Only)
Therapy can be a daunting but enriching experience, and I hope that I can help you improve your well-being! I pride myself on making sessions affordable, informative, practical, reflective, challenging, and life-affirming. I will also give you ideas and exercises for in-between sessions, which is where a lot of the change happens. I am integral and compassionate and only offer strategies and new ways of thinking that I would welcome for myself. And I will also include more 'existential' questions about your values, purpose, joy, creativity and connections in your life. Please contact me to organise an initial assessment session.
Therapy can be a daunting but enriching experience, and I hope that I can help you improve your well-being! I pride myself on making sessions affordable, informative, practical, reflective, challenging, and life-affirming. I will also give you ideas and exercises for in-between sessions, which is where a lot of the change happens. I am integral and compassionate and only offer strategies and new ways of thinking that I would welcome for myself. And I will also include more 'existential' questions about your values, purpose, joy, creativity and connections in your life. Please contact me to organise an initial assessment session.
The Evolving Self
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
London W4
However, I can support you in working through a range of issues such as stress, depression, anxiety, existential crisis, life transitions, loss and grief, work-related issues, cultural issues, relationship and family difficulties and self-identity, to name some.
Hello, my name is Edom, and I am a BACP-accredited therapist who has been delivering emotional/therapeutic support to individuals for over ten years. I am trained in and apply teachings from different schools of psychotherapy as I believe everything depends on the given individual. At the core, my approach is relational. I value the relationship between client and therapist and meeting each client as an individual. I aim to create a safe space where I can support you in exploring your difficulties, understand who you are and your needs better and feel empowered to make changes that support and enhance the life you want to live.
However, I can support you in working through a range of issues such as stress, depression, anxiety, existential crisis, life transitions, loss and grief, work-related issues, cultural issues, relationship and family difficulties and self-identity, to name some.
Hello, my name is Edom, and I am a BACP-accredited therapist who has been delivering emotional/therapeutic support to individuals for over ten years. I am trained in and apply teachings from different schools of psychotherapy as I believe everything depends on the given individual. At the core, my approach is relational. I value the relationship between client and therapist and meeting each client as an individual. I aim to create a safe space where I can support you in exploring your difficulties, understand who you are and your needs better and feel empowered to make changes that support and enhance the life you want to live.
Selen Ozbek
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
London E8
I also benefit from existential psychotherapy to make room for the difficult questions about being and meaning.
Being a human is difficult. Each and every one of us, at some point in our lives, find ourselves stuck. We realise that this is not the life we planned for, that we are not the people we wanted to be and we are not moving any closer to it. My work focuses on helping people settle into those stuck moments, change their relationship with the uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, and to take steps toward the life that they want. I strongly believe that psychotherapy is not only a place to overcome certain difficulties, but also an opportunity for individuals to get to know themselves better and live a meaningful life.
I also benefit from existential psychotherapy to make room for the difficult questions about being and meaning.
Being a human is difficult. Each and every one of us, at some point in our lives, find ourselves stuck. We realise that this is not the life we planned for, that we are not the people we wanted to be and we are not moving any closer to it. My work focuses on helping people settle into those stuck moments, change their relationship with the uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, and to take steps toward the life that they want. I strongly believe that psychotherapy is not only a place to overcome certain difficulties, but also an opportunity for individuals to get to know themselves better and live a meaningful life.
Jonathan Wilkes
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS1
The 'transpersonal' approach informs much of my work, and I use principles and techniques from; CBT, Existential Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, breathing and somatic awareness, object relations theory, early childhood dynamics as well as Vedic astrology.
I’m a qualified Psychosynthesis counsellor. Psychosynthesis is a broad and inclusive system which has many different techniques and approaches that can be tailored to you and your needs, given that you are unique! I emphasize warmth, kindness, sensitivity and empathy in my approach. I work with people who are experiencing; depression, anxiety, anger and rage, loss and grief, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, feelings of despair and childhood abuse and trauma. I work with people to achieve real, concrete, lasting change in their lives - and have received plenty of positive feedback confirming this!
The 'transpersonal' approach informs much of my work, and I use principles and techniques from; CBT, Existential Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, breathing and somatic awareness, object relations theory, early childhood dynamics as well as Vedic astrology.
I’m a qualified Psychosynthesis counsellor. Psychosynthesis is a broad and inclusive system which has many different techniques and approaches that can be tailored to you and your needs, given that you are unique! I emphasize warmth, kindness, sensitivity and empathy in my approach. I work with people who are experiencing; depression, anxiety, anger and rage, loss and grief, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, feelings of despair and childhood abuse and trauma. I work with people to achieve real, concrete, lasting change in their lives - and have received plenty of positive feedback confirming this!
Josh Raymond
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London W2
I am an integrative transpersonal psychotherapist and full clinical member of UKCP. Transpersonal therapy looks across our entire lifespan. What is it like to be us right now; how did we come to be this way; and what do we hope for, fear or dream of for the future? But 'trans' also means 'beyond': who, in our truest selves, are we, and what do we want, beyond all the things that we are told to be and want. The integrative part means that I have also studied psychodynamic, humanistic and existential psychotherapies, as well as CBT. I welcome clients of any or no faith, gender, sexual orientation or psychiatric diagnosis.
I am an integrative transpersonal psychotherapist and full clinical member of UKCP. Transpersonal therapy looks across our entire lifespan. What is it like to be us right now; how did we come to be this way; and what do we hope for, fear or dream of for the future? But 'trans' also means 'beyond': who, in our truest selves, are we, and what do we want, beyond all the things that we are told to be and want. The integrative part means that I have also studied psychodynamic, humanistic and existential psychotherapies, as well as CBT. I welcome clients of any or no faith, gender, sexual orientation or psychiatric diagnosis.
Shaun Canavan
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Hoddesdon EN11
My approach combines various counselling techniques, which include cognitive-behavioural therapy, humanistic therapy, person-centred approach, psychodynamic therapy, existential therapy, and all levels of coaching that I tailor to your individual needs.
Hi, I am Shaun, an integrative counsellor based in North London and Hertfordshire. During my time working in the mental health sector, I have worked supporting people to navigate numerous complex issues such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, grief and bereavement, trauma, loss of identity, and life transitions. I have had the opportunity to work with veterans and emergency services with complex issues involving identity, life transitions, redundancy, retirement, loss of self-esteem, and work-related issues. I also understand how difficult it can be. I am here to listen to and support you however I can.
My approach combines various counselling techniques, which include cognitive-behavioural therapy, humanistic therapy, person-centred approach, psychodynamic therapy, existential therapy, and all levels of coaching that I tailor to your individual needs.
Hi, I am Shaun, an integrative counsellor based in North London and Hertfordshire. During my time working in the mental health sector, I have worked supporting people to navigate numerous complex issues such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, grief and bereavement, trauma, loss of identity, and life transitions. I have had the opportunity to work with veterans and emergency services with complex issues involving identity, life transitions, redundancy, retirement, loss of self-esteem, and work-related issues. I also understand how difficult it can be. I am here to listen to and support you however I can.
Nandu Menon
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Harrow HA3
I am also an Existential Counsellor, Counsellor for Depression, do Couples Therapy and an Executive Coach.
You may experience unexpected disruption, chronic conditions, major life upheaval, triggering of past experiences, bereavement, and any of these could create anxiety, trauma or depression. Understanding could fall away, your support system could become unhelpful, anti-depressants may not be effective and your coping mechanisms may not work. You may feel overpowered by your circumstances and perhaps seek support and reinforcement as you experience distress. You may want your complex issues to be contained and get some tools and techniques to cope. Perhaps you may just like to confide in someone and share your experience.
I am also an Existential Counsellor, Counsellor for Depression, do Couples Therapy and an Executive Coach.
You may experience unexpected disruption, chronic conditions, major life upheaval, triggering of past experiences, bereavement, and any of these could create anxiety, trauma or depression. Understanding could fall away, your support system could become unhelpful, anti-depressants may not be effective and your coping mechanisms may not work. You may feel overpowered by your circumstances and perhaps seek support and reinforcement as you experience distress. You may want your complex issues to be contained and get some tools and techniques to cope. Perhaps you may just like to confide in someone and share your experience.
Chris Wilson
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London W2
I am trained in an integrative approach with an interest in Jungian psychology and existential philosophy.
Are you finding it hard to connect with other people or a sense of meaning? Maybe you struggle with obsessive compulsions and/or addictions. You may have occasional suicidal thoughts, or spend a lot of time searching for answers and wondering what might be wrong with you. It could be that you're finding it hard to motivate yourself in the usual way, or to feel enthusiastic about your future. Perhaps you've reached your goals and are disappointed to discover that, still, something vital is missing.
I am trained in an integrative approach with an interest in Jungian psychology and existential philosophy.
Are you finding it hard to connect with other people or a sense of meaning? Maybe you struggle with obsessive compulsions and/or addictions. You may have occasional suicidal thoughts, or spend a lot of time searching for answers and wondering what might be wrong with you. It could be that you're finding it hard to motivate yourself in the usual way, or to feel enthusiastic about your future. Perhaps you've reached your goals and are disappointed to discover that, still, something vital is missing.
Dr Scarlet Sarksan
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
London W3
My clients have always found it useful to examine their lives within the four existential dimensions that are usually addressed in existential therapy.
I have more than 14 years of experience working with issues ranging from trauma, geographical displacement, depression, anxiety, addictions, asylum-seeking process, relationships, attachment, parenting, identity, sense of belonging, and a myriad of cultural approaches. I have worked in a variety of settings including private practice, community, and mental health charities. I work both on a one-to-one & group basis and provide psychoeducational webinars/workshops for the NHS. I am a fully accredited member of the British Psychological Society (GMBPS) & Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
My clients have always found it useful to examine their lives within the four existential dimensions that are usually addressed in existential therapy.
I have more than 14 years of experience working with issues ranging from trauma, geographical displacement, depression, anxiety, addictions, asylum-seeking process, relationships, attachment, parenting, identity, sense of belonging, and a myriad of cultural approaches. I have worked in a variety of settings including private practice, community, and mental health charities. I work both on a one-to-one & group basis and provide psychoeducational webinars/workshops for the NHS. I am a fully accredited member of the British Psychological Society (GMBPS) & Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
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Existential Counsellors
How does existential therapy work?
Existential therapy focuses on a patient’s inner experiences. The therapist tries to help the individual comprehend and alleviate symptoms by exploring their interior life. By confronting negative disquiet and emotions, the individual will hopefully become more open to finding meaning and purpose. This therapy can be administered to individuals or groups.
Is existential therapy evidence-based?
Existential therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has determined that existential therapy can lead to significant improvement in the mental health of patients, and for some people it can be just as effective as cognitive behavioural therapy. The benefits of existential therapy are enduring, even long after treatment has ended.
How long does existential therapy last?
The goal of existential therapy is to understand a person’s internal experiences, which may sound like a lengthy process, but it does not have to be so in-depth. However, sessions are not short-term, and therapy can continue for months or up to a year. And because patients learn the theory behind existential therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is existential therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with existential therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in improving feelings of isolation, feelings of purposelessness, as well as conditions such as anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can persist even after the end of existential therapy, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve developed during treatment.