Counselling in L2

Sometimes life becomes overwhelming and you may find you are struggling in one way or another. I am a warm, empathic person and I am committed to listening and understanding your problems no matter what they are. I will enable a supportive therapeutic relationship where you will not feel judged and you will feel safe to explore your problems.

I have been providing therapy within the NHS and private sector for over 10 years. I have worked across the full spectrum of client groups and helped people to overcome a wide range of difficulties. As a Doctor of Clinical Psychology I am trained in multiple different approaches and work with my clients to customise therapy to best suit their specific needs and personalities. I specialise in helping people to manage anxiety and low mood using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and helping people deal with traumatic experiences using EMDR. I believe in a positive, person centred approach to psychology.

If you are struggling with anxiety, confusion, feeling down or lost and the idea of labelling, diagnosis, treatment, medication, self-help or support groups aren't for you, then counselling will help. I bring compassion, wisdom, integrity and common sense. I have worked with the NHS, emergency services, local authorities, prisoners, long-term unemployed, private companies & individuals. If you've found yourself confronted by a problem that you are struggling to tackle and the alternatives of friends, family, the internet, GP's and other helping services don't seem to work or aren't available, then coming for counselling will help.

As the owner and director of I Straker Consultants, working from my private practice at Exchange flags in Liverpool city centre, I specialise in Anxiety, Depression, Drug, Alcohol, Mental Health, Perimenopausal and Gambling addiction treatment in Liverpool, Merseyside and the surrounding areas. I am a Consultant Prescribing Nurse who studied Psychiatric Nursing at University of Central Lancashire and gained her Masters in Prescribing at the University of West London. Ishbel specialises in ADHD assessments, diagnosis and treatment for adults. The charges for these assessments are £360 for adults and can take up to 90 minutes.

I am a Registered Mental Health Nurse with 30 years experience and trained as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, completing my Postgraduate Diploma in CBT at The University of Salford. I am particularly experienced and skilled in working with people suffering from anxiety, depression and trauma related problems. Additionally i have spcific experience of helping adults with ADHD who need help to manage symptoms such as problems with organisation, time management, organisation, planning and anger management.

We are a team of professional counsellors supporting men & women who are struggling with a wide range of emotional difficulties. Do you need someone unrelated to confide in, listen with no judgemental or agenda, offer compassion, understanding, and to walk with you as you explore your inner thoughts and feelings? We can offer the support you need to focus on you, and to develop coping skills to assist you on your journey of healing. Looking after our mental health is just as important as our physical health. Don’t suffer alone, there is light at the end of that dark tunnel. Seeking support can pave the way to a brighter future.

My aim is to empower people who feel stuck to become freer by helping them to access and process their emotions and experiences through therapy and emotional freedom techniques (EFT). I have helped clients with a range of different issues including depression, stress, anxiety, self-worth, limiting beliefs, shame and guilt, confidence, loss and grief, trauma.

My name is Dr Louise Bell and I am a qualified and experienced Clinical Psychologist. I have specialist experience in working with adults of all ages, supporting people around a range of difficult emotions and life experiences, including anxiety, feeling low or depressed, low self-esteem, and trauma. I use evidence-based approaches to provide assessments and therapy that can make a real difference to people’s lives, giving you the skills and confidence to cope with some of life’s most difficult challenges.

I am a person- centred experiential therapist (PCE) which means I work with what you as the client are experiencing in the moment and help you to explore your emotional process to gain meaning within it. If you are struggling to understand your own feelings this may be the model of therapy for you. Quite often there can be a disconnection between are thoughts and feelings as our thoughts can take over. PCE can help you to re -connect by focusing in on your emotions to gain deeper understanding. My belief is that past trauma/ anxiety is embodied and stays unresolved within us until we can connect with it.

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.

Many of us find ourselves struggling to cope with past or current traumatic events, depression, work related stress, loss, relationship issues and various setbacks in life. It can feel very overwhelming if we mask our feelings and try to battle through alone. Perhaps you always put other peoples needs first and want to learn how to have your own needs met. You may have difficulties in your relationships and want to understand why unhealthy patterns of relating keep repeating themselves. Problems in our childhood such as abuse and neglect can rob our self esteem and confidence as adults. Counselling can help with many of these issues

Ever wondered if therapy is just a load of nonsense? Or that despite life feeling excessively challenging, there's nothing really wrong with you anyway? I was a sceptical client, so I understand the temptation to power on through or to hide away from the world and cope on your own. I firmly believe you will have been trying to live your best life and I don’t believe you are to blame for any stressful or depressing feelings that you might be experiencing. My aim is to understand your unique circumstances and together we can work to fulfil your needs and give you the ability to make positive choices in life.

Sometimes it may feel like the world is full of judgments. It can be so difficult to stay true to ourselves and follow our own compass without being judged or criticised. How do we find our own compass and trust ourselves if most of us have been conditioned from early childhood? I believe people have the potential to self-heal and grow, to develop and change when the right support and environment is offered to them. This enables people to trust their feelings and be less reliant on the judgement of others.

Our work together will be to consider your situation from your perspective to help you make any changes you feel are needed. My aim is to hold a safe space for you to be heard and I will be empathic, honest and non-judgemental with you throughout our time together. I am experienced in talk therapies and cognitive behavioural therapy approaches. I believe each person is unique, therefore, my approach will be personalised to suit your needs

Hi, thanks for landing on my page. I'm an ex-professional footballer who has retrained as a therapist. First of all, I want to recognise that you've taken a huge and brave first step by reaching out for help. My role as a counsellor is to listen to your story, then work with you in a supportive and containing way to make sense of what is going on for you. Feelings of depression, anxiety, anger, stress or worry can limit our capacity to perform and have a hugely negative effect on our day-to-day lives. I am a highly empathic, friendly, patient and respectful professional, and I genuinely want only the best for you.

As an experienced, UKCP registered, professional Systemic Psychotherapist working in Merseyside, your mental health and well-being is at the heart of my practice. I offer individual, couples and family work with children, young people, adults and/or the wider family network. With 27 years experience in the field of mental health care, across a range of services, I am able to offer assessment, formulation and tailored interventions for all those I work with.

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.

Sometimes the world seems complicated and life feels difficult. Maybe problematic relationships have stopped you trusting yourself and moving forward, or past traumatic experiences keep you stuck with anxiety and fear. You might find yourself repeating behaviours and patterns that you really don't want to, but the path forward looks foggy and is hard to navigate. I seek to support people to find a way to through problems, to grow and make changes in theirs lives and relationships, and feel more resilient in tough times, as well as being more able to appreciate and enjoy achievements.

The relationship you will have with your therapist is the most important thing when it comes to working through troubles successfully. Whether you are currently looking for yourself or your child - getting a 'feel' for whether I am the right therapist for you/them without worrying about the expense is crucial- therefore I invite you to get in touch for a free phone/video consultation to enable us to get to know each other. I am warm, caring and non-judgmental- a person who cares deeply for my clients who bring a vast range of challenges. Get in touch now - I'd love to hear from you.

Do you want to understand yourself, feel better about yourself, and experience change in your life? I offer a collaboration which can bring you new perspectives and freedom from long-held patterns. You may have experienced trauma in your life or feel puzzled about why you feel as you do. Whatever the cause, the effects can be equally debilitating and distressing and can bring a sense of hopelessness, especially if you have tried to bring change. Experience shows me that self-knowledge, particularly in relation to the impact of the past on the present, naturally leads to change and a sense of release.