Counselling in HP12

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Ian Murdoch
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Taking the decision to seek therapy is daunting, but you're here because something is not right. Maybe you know what it is, maybe you're not sure. You may not be certain that you want to talk about it or it might be constantly at the front of your mind, but no-one's listening. You could also be confused about what therapy is or what type you think you might need. Imagine a safe, confidential space where you could talk without any fear of being judged and knowing that the person listening to you will always respond genuinely to you. This is what I will endeavour to offer you if you felt we could work together.
Taking the decision to seek therapy is daunting, but you're here because something is not right. Maybe you know what it is, maybe you're not sure. You may not be certain that you want to talk about it or it might be constantly at the front of your mind, but no-one's listening. You could also be confused about what therapy is or what type you think you might need. Imagine a safe, confidential space where you could talk without any fear of being judged and knowing that the person listening to you will always respond genuinely to you. This is what I will endeavour to offer you if you felt we could work together.
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Chrysalis Therapy (Lisa MacDonald)
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Serves Area
We can all feel low and anxious from time to time depending on our life situation and/or previous experiences. However sometimes, feeling low and/or anxious can start to impact and interrupt our day to day lives and activities. Therefore, sometimes seeking help from a qualified professional can be helpful to explore the trigger for your mood and/or anxiety. As a committed, professional psychotherapist, your wellbeing is my number one priority. I am happy to guide, support and coach you, to make the choices and changes that will be beneficial for the maintenance of your wellbeing.
We can all feel low and anxious from time to time depending on our life situation and/or previous experiences. However sometimes, feeling low and/or anxious can start to impact and interrupt our day to day lives and activities. Therefore, sometimes seeking help from a qualified professional can be helpful to explore the trigger for your mood and/or anxiety. As a committed, professional psychotherapist, your wellbeing is my number one priority. I am happy to guide, support and coach you, to make the choices and changes that will be beneficial for the maintenance of your wellbeing.
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David Roberts Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
If you find yourself struggling to cope or make sense of an emotional difficulty please give me a call to discuss how I might best support you. It can sometimes be hard to reach out for help but I often find once the initial contact has been made clients often comment they wish they had acted sooner.
If you find yourself struggling to cope or make sense of an emotional difficulty please give me a call to discuss how I might best support you. It can sometimes be hard to reach out for help but I often find once the initial contact has been made clients often comment they wish they had acted sooner.
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Worldwide Wellness and Coaching
Counsellor, PhD
Online Only
I use a holistic approach to diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems, believing that treating the whole person is essential to symptom management. What that means for my clients is that we will take time to talk about your symptoms from an emotional, social, spiritual, and physical health perspective. We will always discuss how your symptoms and lifestyle contribute to or challenge good mental health. We'll also develop a multi-faceted treatment plan that involves exercise, improvements in how you fuel your body, rest yourself, and work on strategies to solving everyday challenges.
I use a holistic approach to diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems, believing that treating the whole person is essential to symptom management. What that means for my clients is that we will take time to talk about your symptoms from an emotional, social, spiritual, and physical health perspective. We will always discuss how your symptoms and lifestyle contribute to or challenge good mental health. We'll also develop a multi-faceted treatment plan that involves exercise, improvements in how you fuel your body, rest yourself, and work on strategies to solving everyday challenges.
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Ian Scott
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
I have worked in the NHS for over 20 years and I realise that therapy can be a new and unusual approach for people. I often work with folk who are finding things hard, and need a neutral form of support. I can offer direct support, teaching and practice in cognitive and behavioural techniques, or relaxation and mindfulness ideas to help. The goals that a person wants to work towards might be crystal clear to them, or they might refine these as we work together.
I have worked in the NHS for over 20 years and I realise that therapy can be a new and unusual approach for people. I often work with folk who are finding things hard, and need a neutral form of support. I can offer direct support, teaching and practice in cognitive and behavioural techniques, or relaxation and mindfulness ideas to help. The goals that a person wants to work towards might be crystal clear to them, or they might refine these as we work together.
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MRM Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Person Centred counselling is client led, my role is to provide empathy, transparency and a non judgemental environment, by focusing on the 'here and now' and the feelings you experience, clarity and become increasingly self aware. Analytical hypnotherapy uses relaxation and visualisation to assist you in looking at past trauma and unresolved conflicts. In a relaxed state you are able to work subconsciously to investigate and resolve past issues, irrational thinking, eliminating negative habits and behaviour, enabling healing to occur.
Person Centred counselling is client led, my role is to provide empathy, transparency and a non judgemental environment, by focusing on the 'here and now' and the feelings you experience, clarity and become increasingly self aware. Analytical hypnotherapy uses relaxation and visualisation to assist you in looking at past trauma and unresolved conflicts. In a relaxed state you are able to work subconsciously to investigate and resolve past issues, irrational thinking, eliminating negative habits and behaviour, enabling healing to occur.
01628 200406 View 01628 200406
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Meena Pervez
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Online Only
I offer counselling for adults on both a short-term or long-term basis. I work collaboratively with individuals, providing a safe and trusting relationship and a confidential and non-judgemental space to talk things through. I help individuals to make sense of their situation, and reach their own solutions. My approach is integrative with a combination of person-centred and psychodynamic with an aim of helping individuals acquire a deeper understanding and awareness of themselves.. I can help clients work through trauma and childhood events. I also offer clients a faith-based Islamic perspective to explore their dilemmas.
I offer counselling for adults on both a short-term or long-term basis. I work collaboratively with individuals, providing a safe and trusting relationship and a confidential and non-judgemental space to talk things through. I help individuals to make sense of their situation, and reach their own solutions. My approach is integrative with a combination of person-centred and psychodynamic with an aim of helping individuals acquire a deeper understanding and awareness of themselves.. I can help clients work through trauma and childhood events. I also offer clients a faith-based Islamic perspective to explore their dilemmas.
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Elizabeth Kinsey-James
Counsellor, MBACP
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you're reading this, you've decided the time is right to make a change, and you're ready to take that important step. Asking for help can be difficult and it is something to be applauded. My role is to offer a safe space, free from judgement, and to listen to you with warmth and empathy. I will hear you, support you, empower you and facilitate you finding your path through. I encourage autonomy and self-compassion. I will endeavour to help you to see things in a different light. I believe everyone can benefit from therapy, and the benefits of therapy can be life changing.
If you're reading this, you've decided the time is right to make a change, and you're ready to take that important step. Asking for help can be difficult and it is something to be applauded. My role is to offer a safe space, free from judgement, and to listen to you with warmth and empathy. I will hear you, support you, empower you and facilitate you finding your path through. I encourage autonomy and self-compassion. I will endeavour to help you to see things in a different light. I believe everyone can benefit from therapy, and the benefits of therapy can be life changing.
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Talk for Change Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello, and welcome. I am Francesca, a well qualified, experienced and professional psychotherapist supporting individuals to work through feelings of anxiety, depression, relationship problems, anger, grief and loss. Since you are reading this page I imagine you would like some aspects of your life to be different and wondering if I - or therapy - can help you. We come to therapy for a myriad of reasons, perhaps you struggling to like yourself or coming to terms with a trauma or loss and looking to process your experience and see a way forward. Maybe you are struggling with overwhelming feelings of anxiety or depression.
Hello, and welcome. I am Francesca, a well qualified, experienced and professional psychotherapist supporting individuals to work through feelings of anxiety, depression, relationship problems, anger, grief and loss. Since you are reading this page I imagine you would like some aspects of your life to be different and wondering if I - or therapy - can help you. We come to therapy for a myriad of reasons, perhaps you struggling to like yourself or coming to terms with a trauma or loss and looking to process your experience and see a way forward. Maybe you are struggling with overwhelming feelings of anxiety or depression.
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Leanne Parsons
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Hello, my name is Leanne. Thank you for taking the time to view my page and for considering me to support you on your journey.........step by step. ​Exploring and managing difficult thoughts, feelings, or experiences takes courage, and I appreciate the trust it takes to seek help. Finding the right therapist can be challenging, but you can be rest assured that with me, you will always have a safe, judgment-free space where you are truly heard. ​​I am calm, empathic and offer you a safe space where you can be yourself. I can help you to understand and work through your issues at your own pace.
Hello, my name is Leanne. Thank you for taking the time to view my page and for considering me to support you on your journey.........step by step. ​Exploring and managing difficult thoughts, feelings, or experiences takes courage, and I appreciate the trust it takes to seek help. Finding the right therapist can be challenging, but you can be rest assured that with me, you will always have a safe, judgment-free space where you are truly heard. ​​I am calm, empathic and offer you a safe space where you can be yourself. I can help you to understand and work through your issues at your own pace.
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Headstuff ADHD Therapy
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Hi. We are ADHD specialists. All our counsellors are diagnosed ADHD. We really understand the condition from the inside out. A lot of us have partners, parents or children who are ADHD as well. We have a carefully hand-picked team dotted across the UK with our head office in High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire. We work face-to-face in England and Wales and by video and telephone nationally. We are passionate about adults receiving the right diagnosis so if you have a diagnosis that doesn’t fit you, please get in touch with us. We are also passionate about keeping ADHD teenagers out of prison. Find us at www.HeadstuffADHDTherapy.Co.Uk
Hi. We are ADHD specialists. All our counsellors are diagnosed ADHD. We really understand the condition from the inside out. A lot of us have partners, parents or children who are ADHD as well. We have a carefully hand-picked team dotted across the UK with our head office in High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire. We work face-to-face in England and Wales and by video and telephone nationally. We are passionate about adults receiving the right diagnosis so if you have a diagnosis that doesn’t fit you, please get in touch with us. We are also passionate about keeping ADHD teenagers out of prison. Find us at www.HeadstuffADHDTherapy.Co.Uk
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Dr Shira Avital
Psychotherapist, BPC
London WC1B
I am an experienced psychotherapist, having worked in the NHS and in private practice for many years. I offer psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy in a safe and collaborative space in which we explore difficult feelings and experiences, both past and present. I work with adults of all ages, and with people dealing with a range of emotional difficulties.
I am an experienced psychotherapist, having worked in the NHS and in private practice for many years. I offer psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy in a safe and collaborative space in which we explore difficult feelings and experiences, both past and present. I work with adults of all ages, and with people dealing with a range of emotional difficulties.
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Andreea Varga
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
London N1
I am an integrative psychodynamic counsellor, registered and accredited with BACP, having practised in various sectors, including higher education, profit and non-profit organisations and private practice. Outside of counselling, I also teach and supervise trainee counsellors. I am committed to offering you a safe and empathic space in which, through collaborative exploration and reflection of your current circumstances or past experiences, you can raise your awareness of less conscious feelings, patterns of thinking and behaviour. I believe it is when we have access to this kind of understanding that profound changes can happen.
I am an integrative psychodynamic counsellor, registered and accredited with BACP, having practised in various sectors, including higher education, profit and non-profit organisations and private practice. Outside of counselling, I also teach and supervise trainee counsellors. I am committed to offering you a safe and empathic space in which, through collaborative exploration and reflection of your current circumstances or past experiences, you can raise your awareness of less conscious feelings, patterns of thinking and behaviour. I believe it is when we have access to this kind of understanding that profound changes can happen.
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Claire Ratcliffe Psychotherapy & Couples Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
There are many reasons why people choose to come to therapy. For some, it can be a sense of discomfort, an internal struggle, or perhaps an external trigger has pushed you towards seeking support. Therapy can be an empowering process, supporting you to reconnect with yourself, to notice and take care of your needs, bringing you self awareness, healing & a deeper sense of security. I work to provide clients with a safe & attuned therapeutic experience. This gives you the space to look at old patterns of behaviour that are no longer serving you, supporting you to make healthier changes, moving you forward into a place of authenticity
There are many reasons why people choose to come to therapy. For some, it can be a sense of discomfort, an internal struggle, or perhaps an external trigger has pushed you towards seeking support. Therapy can be an empowering process, supporting you to reconnect with yourself, to notice and take care of your needs, bringing you self awareness, healing & a deeper sense of security. I work to provide clients with a safe & attuned therapeutic experience. This gives you the space to look at old patterns of behaviour that are no longer serving you, supporting you to make healthier changes, moving you forward into a place of authenticity
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Alison Dalal
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
London W5
I am a fully qualified UKCP and MBACP registered Integrative Psychotherapist with experience of working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds. Anyone can have therapy and people come for all sorts of reasons. You may be suffering in some way, or you may be looking for change in your life. Having someone professional alongside you can really help; at the core of my way of working is the therapeutic relationship; this relationship offers a safe and non-judgemental space in which we can explore what's bringing you to therapy and help you to move forward, creatively and choicefully.
I am a fully qualified UKCP and MBACP registered Integrative Psychotherapist with experience of working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds. Anyone can have therapy and people come for all sorts of reasons. You may be suffering in some way, or you may be looking for change in your life. Having someone professional alongside you can really help; at the core of my way of working is the therapeutic relationship; this relationship offers a safe and non-judgemental space in which we can explore what's bringing you to therapy and help you to move forward, creatively and choicefully.
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NB Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Wantage OX12
Looking for talking therapy can be a daunting step into the unknown, whether you are considering it for the first time or perhaps seeking a new perspective. Either way choosing the right counsellor for you is important. I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor offering a compassionate, professional and confidential approach. I can help you to facilitate the change you are looking for. We all have individual therapeutic needs. I can work with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationships, trauma and suicidal thoughts. I have many years experience working with survivors of sexual abuse both current and historical.
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Julie Dickson
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
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Richard Geddis
Psychotherapist, MSc, BPC
My practice provides a secure, private and therapeutic space where difficulties can be examined, understood and worked through. New perspectives and ways of thinking are discovered, which usually brings lasting change. Psychodynamic thinking understands links between the past and the present and how our experiences today are influenced by our experiences in the past. It is often the case that the difficulties that lead an individual or couple to seek counselling/psychotherapy are driven by issues that they are not consciously aware of.
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Monica Hoss
Psychotherapist, MSc
London NW6
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? You're not alone, and you don’t have to face it alone. Since 1999, I’ve helped teens, families, and adults move through life’s challenges toward a place of clarity, connection, and emotional well-being. I specialise in working with individuals navigating anxiety, parenting stress, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. Whether you're seeking support for yourself or a loved one, I tailor each session to your unique goals, always at your pace, and always with compassion.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? You're not alone, and you don’t have to face it alone. Since 1999, I’ve helped teens, families, and adults move through life’s challenges toward a place of clarity, connection, and emotional well-being. I specialise in working with individuals navigating anxiety, parenting stress, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. Whether you're seeking support for yourself or a loved one, I tailor each session to your unique goals, always at your pace, and always with compassion.
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NOATerapi - Nuray Ozben Avsar
Psychologist, MA, GMBPsS
London SW7
Nuray Ozben Avsar completed her undergraduate degree in Psychological Counseling at Bogazici University and obtained her postgraduate in Psychology. She is a mental health professional practicing for the past 18 years. Mrs. Avsar is highly skilled in working with people across all age groups, including, children, teenagers, adults and older adults who are experiencing a various type of cognitive, behavioural, emotional and physical difficulties such as trauma, anxiety, depression, phobias, low-self-esteem, loss and adjustment difficulties, eating disorders, social anxiety, emotional dysregulation, panic disorder, perfectionism..
Nuray Ozben Avsar completed her undergraduate degree in Psychological Counseling at Bogazici University and obtained her postgraduate in Psychology. She is a mental health professional practicing for the past 18 years. Mrs. Avsar is highly skilled in working with people across all age groups, including, children, teenagers, adults and older adults who are experiencing a various type of cognitive, behavioural, emotional and physical difficulties such as trauma, anxiety, depression, phobias, low-self-esteem, loss and adjustment difficulties, eating disorders, social anxiety, emotional dysregulation, panic disorder, perfectionism..
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How does your Counsellor compare?

Number of Counsellors in HP12

10+

Average cost per session

£60

Counsellors in HP12 who prioritize treating:

100% Anxiety
100% Stress
91% Relationship Issues
91% Depression
91% Trauma and PTSD
91% Self Esteem
73% Bereavement

Average years in practice

9 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

75% AXA PPP
50% Aviva
50% Bupa

How Counsellors in HP12 see their clients

73% In Person and Online
27% Online Only

Gender breakdown

73% Female
27% Male
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling

How can I find a therapist in HP12?

Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, postcode, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.

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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?

Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are members of the main professional associations, mainly the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Most Psychologists in the directory are accredited members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and/or are registered in the Health and Care Professions Council (HPCP).

Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.

What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?

Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and experience that enable them to do so in the UK. Psychologists have earned a degree in psychology and many are members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and have completed a postgraduate qualification in a specialism. Counsellors and Psychotherapists are not required to have a psychology degree, but to belong to a professional organisation such as the BACP or UKCP, they are required to have completed a training course as well as clinical and supervision hours.

What type of therapy is right for me?

The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.

How much does therapy cost?

The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the UK could be between £30 - £60 when seeing a counsellor and £60 - £150 and up when seeing a clinical psychologist. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.

What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?

Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.

If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.

Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?

Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.

Is online therapy a good option?

Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.

Are therapy sessions confidential?

Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the BACP, the UKCP, or BPS are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there has been participation in a criminal act or act of terror, or if there is potential or known harm to the client or others, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.