Counselling in L18

Hi, my name is Claire, I am a BACP accredited EMDR therapist based in Mossley Hill, Liverpool. I have over a decade of experience of working in the mental health field and now focus on my passion; helping clients to heal from trauma. I have worked in multiple settings supporting clients experiencing PTSD, bereavement, childhood abuse, depression, addiction and OCD. I have extensive experience of working with Blue Light workers through the Covid pandemic. I understand that when working with trauma that safety is key. I offer a warm, safe and confidential space to explore past issues and facilitate growth and recovery.

Are your feelings muted? Or perhaps too loud? Do you wish to feel heard and understood? Have life events impacted you and your internal world? Are you struggling to make sense of it all? Is there a sense of losing who you once were? These are some of the reasons why people reach out for counselling. Transition, disasters, loss, excessive stress and relationship problems affect us all. At times we can manage what is placed in front of us. Other times, we need some support to navigate difficult times. Cultural stigma can prevent certain groups asking for help e.g. men; Blue light workers; military. Don't hold back. You matter.

I am a Principal Health Psychologist in the NHS who works with young adults through to older people. At the moment, people are struggling with the changes in our society; the cost of living crisis is having a big impact on people and so is the decline in support for physical and mental health. Waiting lists are increasing and this is resulting in people dealing with hard things for longer. I would like to help you get back to the life you want to live and support you to live well despite what is going on for you at this point in time.

Hi I'm Michelle Richards, Creative arts Therapist /Drama Therapist. I provide services for people who would like to learn effective and creative ways to process their emotions. Emotions are excellent navigators however we are rarely taught how to use them and experience their value. Instead we have been trained to bury them and we allow them to become obstacles. Through private one to one sessions, group workshops or via online Programmes I will assist you to learn important themes and practical techniques which will enhance your Emotional Empowerment and your ability to relate to others.

My name is Fiona Wilkie, I'm a psychotherapist registered with the National Counselling Society and National Hypnotherapy Society. I specialise in working with adults and draw from a range of models including: cognitive behavioural, acceptance and commitment (ACT), mindfulness, neurolinguistic programming (NLP) and hypnotherapy. My main priority is helping people recognise their own potential and support them to increase their skills so they can make positive changes in their lives whether this is in their relationships, career or personal health goals.

Hi I'm Jennifer, I specialise in working with anxiety and trauma. I offer a safe, confidential space to explore difficult past experiences so you can understand yourself better and make positive, lasting changes. You'll get the most out of working with me if you're already on a journey of personal development or have had therapy before and want to explore yourself at a deeper level.

My expertise lies in the areas of social anxiety, low self-esteem and low self-confidence. I provide counselling for individual adults. Sessions take place in a caring and professional environment, which is sufficiently challenging to effect change. Working together we can help you gain a better understanding of yourself, to overcome obstacles in your life, and reach your goals. I work with people on a wide range of issues. The quality of the therapeutic relationship contributes to a positive outcome in counselling, which is very important in my work.

I aim to offer a professional yet down to earth relationship in which you can explore your personal difficulties whatever they may be. Sessions are offered weekly or fortnightly, usually in an open ended way until you're feeling more like yourself again. Some people come for a few sessions, some for a few months and others decide to come longer term. Many people are now starting to use therapy over time and re-access support at times when it is needed most with someone who they trust to know them and their life well. I take a firm stance on challenging stigma surrounding mental health.

We all experience difficulties and challenges at some point in our lives which can leave us feeling anxious, stressed and worried. We all have past experiences that can still affect us in the here and now. Trying to make sense of these issues and experiences and trying to find our place in the world can often feel overwhelming and frightening, especially if we believe that we are the only ones feeling this way. Effective counselling can give you the time and space you need to help you to explore and begin to make sense of the issues affecting your life and allow you to focus on the changes you may want to make.

Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed or at a point in life where you know you need to make a change? Do you need a safe space to explore how you are really feeling with no judgement and an unbiased perspective? Do you need space to clarify your thoughts and feelings?

Whatever the reason that brings you here, therapy can help. I see therapy as a spirited working relationship that can support you in the work you need to do. I work with individuals and couples/partners. Therapy is hopeful and helpful and it can change how you feel and how you live.

I have many years of experience working with children & young people as well as adults. I can help children reduce their anxiety, build self esteem & resilience as well as supporting them with change & loss. I can build trust quickly. I use creative & play therapy to support children & young people. As an adult, you might be struggling with self worth, depression &/or anxiety which might be stopping you living the life you want. I will work with you to try and change this. I can support you through loss, whether it be from bereavement separation/divorce or changes in your job/career situation, friendship or family.

Most people find themselves in dark or confusing places at times throughout their lives, questioning who they are, wrestling with difficult questions, trauma, illness, addiction or bereavement. Sometimes people don't have anyone to share these challenges with or can't share them with those close to them. Despite proverbs about sharing problems, as a society we don't really encourage people to open up. I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to do this. I hope to offer a space in which you can feel safe and respected while you explore these challenges and move towards improved mental well being.

When your life is consumed with obsessing about food and weight, it’s a living hell you can’t escape. You wake up, food and your body is the first thing you think of, and the last thing going to sleep. Every day you tell yourself things will be different, you’ll do better, but you don’t know how. You feel stuck, trapped, and hopeless. Are you tired of not feeling thin enough, continually restricting food, over-exercising? Trapped in a cycle of bingeing and purging through vomiting or with laxatives? Use food as a comfort; go on endless diets that don’t work; or generally feel out of control around food, and exercise? I can help.

I work mainly from a Cognitive Behavioural Approach and also have trained and gained experience utilising hypnotherapy, person centred, transactional analysis, solution focused and NLP approaches. Initial experience working in the field of domestic abuse included working with complex co-existing issues. I have also gained experience with dependency issues and duel diagnosis. I volunteered with the Liverpool Hearing Voices Group for three years, this has allowed me to gain invaluable experience working with more challenging Mental Health and Emotional issues.

I offer a safe non-judgmental confidential space for you to explore the issues you bring to counselling. I understand we all deal with problems differently therefore, I offer a different professional approach tailored to you the client. Over the past 15 years I have worked with many concerns including anxiety, stress related issues, relationships, work, family, health etc.

Hi, I’m Corrie, My private practice is based in the Liverpool area and I am currently offering online sessions via Zoom for anyone in or outside the area. So just send me a text or email and I'll try to get back to you within 24 hours. I have experienced anxiety and depression myself and found counselling helped me and also motivated me to become a counsellor myself. I have an understanding of how difficult it can be to ask for help and be able to openly discuss issues you may be dealing with. Therefore, I provide a safe non-judgemental and confidential space where you can feel comfortable to be yourself.