Counselling in IG8

Is life getting you down? Are you feeling anxious or low? Relationship troubles? Have you been trying to sort problems out by yourself but they just keep coming back? Often, we try to push our problems aside believing that if we do not think about them, they will go away. Unfortunately, in my experience, this does not happen and they can be triggered and resurface. I am an accredited, qualified counsellor who specialises in the Person-Centred Approach. I am here to listen to you with care and compassion.

I have worked with a range of issues such as anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and psycho-sexual difficulties. I believe that no problem is too small to seek support. We all have moments in life where we don't always know how to help ourselves or which direction we should take.

I am an experienced Psychodynamic Counsellor offering affordable counselling to those who feel burdened by emotional problems in their lives. I understand that starting counselling is an important decision for you and can be a daunting prospect; choosing the right counsellor, wondering what will happen and if and how you can feel better. If this is how you feel, you are not alone.

My Approach is intuitive & compassion-based. I help clients find self trust by hearing their true voice & healing their inner child with love. I integrate traditional approaches (CBT, ACT, Psychodynamic) with body-oriented & transpersonal approaches (Breathwork, EFT, Focusing, Ecotherapy & Mindfulness) to help clients find deeper, more embodied & longer lasting change. I support clients through depressive phases, low mood, anxiety, loss, phobias, as well as challenges related to identity, sexuality, self-esteem issues, existential-spiritual experiences and loss of meaning. I also offer walk & talk Nature sessions (Epping Forest).

I am passionate about helping people find a happier and more fulfilled way of life. You may be struggling with depression, anxiety, recent or past trauma or you may be concerned about your relationship, having difficulty communicating or dealing with the aftermath of an affair. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental and safe place to explore whatever your difficulties are and work through these side by side. I draw upon different approaches to provide a bespoke service to each of my client's particular issues. I have extensive experience working for Relate and in private practice with individuals and couples.

I run my practice on the principle that people are fundamentally good and deserve respect, although sometimes they make mistakes. I am a UKCP-registered integrative psychotherapist. This means that I tailor different psychotherapeutic techniques according to each client's needs and, most importantly, that those techniques appeal to them. Depending on your preferences and requirements, we may set on talking therapy, relaxing breathing, or some deeper emotional work. During sessions, I listen and empathize, and I welcome your feedback. It is important to me that my clients do not feel judged but feel safe and comfortable with me.

We hear so much about the benefits of looking after our physical health but often forget our mental health is just as important. In the fast paced, stressful world we live in today, we face many struggles and often find our emotions can start to feel overwhelming. Counselling provides a safe space to talk through whatever you may be going through to help improve your wellbeing. I am a fully qualified Counsellor with a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and I have experience of working with both adults and children.

In my work, I am experienced in helping both adults and young people with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, psychosis, relationship and interpersonal difficulties and trauma. I have a special interest in working with parents and their children, which can be helpful in understanding difficulties in parent-child relationships, and child related emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Hi, how are you, you ok? a question often answered with 'I'm fine'! The truth is you're not fine, you're struggling and your mental wellbeing is taking a hit. You feel worried, low, stuck, misunderstood and hopeless. Finding the right person to be vulnerable and share your intimate, deeply personal, often painful thoughts with can be a difficult task. I get it! I'm asking a lot of you and I can't promise to fix your situation but I can help you explore, understand and accept that in the process of life, there are other possibilities. Your past does not define your future and you can change what is to what could be.

Hello and welcome. My name is Katherine Coates and I am a qualified Person Centred therapist. My journey to become a qualified counsellor started after I entered therapy myself so am well aware of how terrifying taking the first steps in asking for help can be. Therefore, I aim to offer a safe space where you feel accepted and valued enough that you can reveal your vulnerabilities without fear of judgement.

My method of practice is Person Centred and Integrative. My sessions are client lead to suit individual’s needs. To enable clients to express themselves and feel Autonomy within the client counsellor relationship. Counselling gives you the opportunity to express difficult and challenging Experiences in our life’s. We all have our own ways of coping with whatever life throws at us and we all need to find meaning and sense of purpose to enable us to be, and to find our true selves.

I am passionate about supporting individuals with their psychological health and well-being. As a MBACP Integrative Counsellor & Therapist, I have experience of working with children, young people and adults in both educational and medical settings. I engage with individuals in a client-led way, face to face and through telephone communications, developing 1:1 relationships of trust and genuineness. Having experience of providing both short and long-term therapy, I offer a therapeutic space for self-discovery and growth, helping with the facilitation of individuals reconnecting with themselves, family members and society.

Experienced psychological therapist, using evidence-based interventions to explore ways of helping people creatively, practically and thoughtfully. This is a collaborative process and we adapt how we work that is most helpful for you. I adhere to the boundaries of the BACP Ethical Framework and strict data protection/confidentiality policies. <> In addition to psychological therapies, I offer an exploratory interviewing process with a detailed report, to enable people to gain a better understanding of what is happening for them. This report can be passed on to a GP for onward referral, if appropriate.

I am a fully qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy training. I have also trained in Compassion Focused Therapy and ACT. My extensive work using CBT has been with clients with major psychological problems and I have until recently been working at The Priory. I have worked in outpatient and inpatient settings and have worked with clients from varied cultures and backgrounds. As a therapist I have worked with clients struggling with anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), health anxiety, anger management, generalised anxiety, depression and bereavement and have supported

I am a chartered Clinical Psychologist, with over 15 years’ experience working in mental health services within the NHS. I offer therapeutic assessment and intervention with children, adolescents and adults, including parenting support. My way of working is underpinned by an acknowledgement that the challenges we face in life are significant. Traumas and difficult life experiences may overtime be expressed in a variety of ways and develop into particular mental health struggles.

I work as an integrative therapist, adapting the way I work to met the particular and unique needs of each of my clients. I seek to build strong and trusting bonds with my clients so that they feel secure and supported in exploring the difficult thoughts and feelings that are impacting on their wellbeing and happiness. I offer both short and long term counselling for my clients depending on the needs of my client . Short term work can support people who are looking for a solution focused approach to a difficulty they may be struggling with, whereas longer term can support people seeking to understand more about the pain they carry,

We’re naturally resilient, but it’s very hard to see ourselves sometimes when we’re stuck. Having another person to bounce things off of is freeing- it’s healing. So what does therapy look like? It’s usually a process of being heard, seen and cared about.  My role is in helping you tap into your own inner resources to find the answers that are right for you. I am a qualified Therapeutic Counsellor offering long and short-term work with adults. Counselling is a place where you can speak freely; you will also find humour, compassion and acceptance.

Do you find yourself struggling with feelings of disconnection and anxiety, uncertain about the reasons behind your emotions? Are you exhausted with overthinking, constant self-criticism, difficulty relaxing, and never feeling good enough. Are you a new mum, a seasoned mum, or an empty nest mum? Life's transitions can leave us questioning our identity, purpose, and feeling lost in the whirlwind of emotions. Or you are experiencing the loss of a loved one? One of the most life-changing events. I provide a confidential and safe place for you to explore your thoughts and feelings.

Everybody struggles from time to time and sometimes it can get in the way of our lives. Have you noticed changes in your life? Are you worrying more than usual and finding it hard to relax? Maybe you are feeling sad, low in mood or get cross and irritable more quickly? Is it hard to put yourself first or just saying no? Do you feel less motivated or less enjoyment in life? Or have you noticed difficulties with sleeping? Perhaps you don’t feel the way you want. Or do you just feel ‘stuck’? These struggles could be getting in your way or affecting relationships with those closest to you. If so, these are things I can help you with.