Hello and welcome. Finding the right therapist can feel a bit challenging and I would encourage always to try a few different ones before you decide. You are welcome to contact me to ask any questions that you may have by email or text is the best way to do this and from there we can arrange to speak on the phone at a time that suits you. I have been coaching clients for the last 16 years. My clients have described me as easy to talk to and relaxed, though I do offer a free assessment which is a two-way meeting to see how we get along, so you can dip your toe in the counselling/therapy water with no obligation.

You are coming to us because you want a clear understanding and analysis of what you are experiencing and how to treat the issues. You want to be treated fairly, without judgement; directly, and with intelligence by someone with considerable life skills & experience. You would like to be able to quickly and easily form a strong relationship with your therapist that provides safety, confidentiality, trust and most of all a sense of hope. You want your therapist to be very well informed academically, with considerable skill and experience in being able to explain theory and how it applies to you. Couples and families welcome.

With 20 years experience as a Counsellor & 10 years as an Art Psychotherapist within various NHS, Education and Community-based services, I've since specialised in EMDR therapy and am now an Accredited Practitioner with the EMDR Association UK & Ireland. Although EMDR is widely recognised as a trauma-focused therapy, it can effectively treat a broad range of issues, often in a relatively short-term time-frame. EMDR helps process intense emotions, self-limiting beliefs & behavioural patterns in the present which seem stuck on repeat, as they often track back to distressing or overwhelming relational-issues or life events in the past.

Highly recommended effective therapy: "The speed and accuracy by which Chris was able to work out our personalities and provide genuinely useful insight was, quite frankly, incredible.  This insight, hard as it was to digest, proved to be so profound to me that I was finally able to unpick what had being going on in my relationship.  His ability to sum up the relationship in one stark metaphor was a watershed moment for me.  Through his insight and continued support I have managed to start to discover myself again and to regain my confidence which had been systematically dismantled."  Mr. M, 2019, Canterbury.

It can feel lonely when battling with anxiety, depression or trauma: to feel overwhelmed with powerful emotions or without hope or just lifeless inside. Many have found the Covid 19 outbreak has shaken up their lives and caused fear and uncertainty about the future. Maybe you have found time to reflect on problem relationships or unfulfilled life goals or are finding pain, trauma and hurt from difficult times gone by have become harder to cope with. Perhaps you are working on the front line with all the stresses and emotional impact that involves, or else in a public-facing role where you feel under pressure or at risk.

Anxiety, stress, confusion, grief, and anger are just a few of the feelings that I have seen clients finding relief from, during our work together. I support you in addressing difficult or painful issues from your past and present. By listening to what's going on beneath the surface and through new insights, whatever gets in the way of you reaching your full potential will be brought to light.

You may be struggling with stress, anxiety, work-related issues, relationships or situations which may affect your emotional well-being. These issues could cause a lot of tears, worry or a feeling of isolation. You are not alone, by starting your journey with me, it ends with you. Creating the right space allows you to explore yourself, as to why they happened in the past or/and continues to affect you. With support you may be able gain some insight as to why these issues leave you feeling stuck, or repeating the same behaviour. Change is achievable, by developing yourself and building confidence, creating happier you.

If you have come to a point in your life where things have become too much and you feel you or a member of your family need some extra support, then counselling is a great way to reach out. Through building honest, trusting relationships, I aim to help my clients understand and overcome their difficulties while developing tools to help them in the future. I am an integrative counsellor, which means I draw from a number of different approaches to counselling. This allows for an open space where we can find the best way of working which suits you. This might include creative work, sharing my knowledge on theory or using mindfulness.

Counselling can be a daunting prospect, I believe in working together, as you know yourself best, you know what hurts, but sometimes it is hard to recognise or accept this or to know how to work through it and heal. Carl Rogers stated, 'The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.' Counselling is a pathway to that acceptance and change. I am a trained integrative counsellor which means I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches such as humanistic, psychodynamic and CBT, this enables me to offer a bespoke counselling experience that is suited to you.

If you've got problems, I can help.. I As a therapist I am happiest when I am genuinely able to make a difference to someone and help them feel better. I have had a great deal of experience of working with many different people, each one of them with their own unique story, and their own way of seeing the world, each one of them also with the problems that sometimes arise for all of us as human beings trying to live the best we can. Maybe you feel anxious and don't know why? Perhaps you've had things happen that are still affecting you?

I have a particular interest in supporting those who have experienced early life developmental trauma, separation and loss which continues to impact on their abilities to make and sustain healthy and emotionally secure attachments (relationships) in adulthood.

My name is Debbie and I am a trained therapist. I offer face to face, on-line or a telephone counselling service. I work with any person/s living in the UK over 18 years old. I provide a service for and not limited to, anxiety/depression, anger management, bereavement, couples therapy, and panic attacks. I understand you want to see a therapist as soon as you make that choice. CBT and Talk-works is good, but it doesn't suit everybody. I want to validate how you feel and how distressing it can make your life. I want to help you right now, I aim to see you within 10 days. I want your life to be easier and more manageable.

Life doesn't get any easier does it? Juggling work, relationships and family can be stressful and confusing, leaving us feeling emotionally drained. Sometimes the harder we work to please others, the tougher we are on ourselves. This can make us feel less than good enough. Deeper feelings of anxiety, sadness and anger are painful and scary, so we become very good at burying them until they build up and overwhelm us. If you are experiencing feelings that are hard to manage I can help you.

Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Unsure of how to navigate life right now? I offer talking, walking and creative therapy indoors and outdoors so we can work together to explore and understand your feelings, underlying reasons and how, if at all, you would like life to change. If you are feeling depressed, anxious, stressed or challenged by life and your circumstances, talking your thoughts and feelings through can help provide emotional support and the space to explore how to cope. How we feel (or don't feel) is often a clue as to what is working well for us, or what might need to change to lead a fulfilling life.

Do you feel stuck? Numb? Robotic? Locking yourself away? Avoiding people and places? On edge all the time? Can't sleep? Short tempered? You are possibly describing some symptoms of trauma, loss or even PTSD. Traumas can occur in adulthood: as a car accident, military trauma, domestic violence, losing a loved one; or in childhood: as bullying, abuse or neglect. ---- If this sounds like you? I am here to help. I have 25yrs experience in the NHS, and 5yrs in private practice. I provide therapies online, including: CBT, EMDR, and Brainspotting, which can gently and quickly reduce distress and release you from the grip of the past.

Life not turned out how you had expected or hoped? Something not sitting right? A niggling thought or unrest within you? Happiness feels out of reach? Having experienced my own, at times, bumpy journey it has given me a fierce and unshakeable belief that change is possible in us all and we all have the potential to have a life beyond our wildest dreams! That’s not always to say we get what we may have fantasised about but that we work on ourselves; and as we embark on this our dreams change and they become reachable as we become more teachable and learn about the authentic us and what we really want.

Psychotherapy is a talking therapy to work through issues that may be causing psychological distress. Perhaps your difficulties are clear - anxiety, depression, panic attacks, bereavement, trauma, abuse, relationship difficulties or difficulties at work. Or it may be the issue is less clearly defined and felt as a sense of being lost and lacking direction. The therapeutic relationship holds the potential for healing and transformation by making links from your past experiences and how they may affect the way you live in the present. Through this process, shifts can be made which enable change going forward.

We are a group of very experienced clinical psychologist passionate about supporting families. We can provide therapeutic support and consultations to families struggling with all sorts of difficulties. That might mean supporting an adult or a child with individual psychological issues such as anger, anxiety, trauma or behavioural difficulties. We also work with families impacted by a trauma, illness, bereavement, separation/divorce or some other curveball that has created difficulty within the family.

Fast Response and Short notice appointments so that you get seen and heard fast! I have had a lot of experience working with individuals and couples My practices are in Colchester, Sudbury, Frinton, Clacton, and Online. Currently, I am also offering counselling sessions in outside locations that you can choose. Call now for more information or appointment.

Couple/Indiv/ EMDR.Therapist. There is often constant pressure in today's society, which can cause us to feel low, unhappy, anxious,overwhelmed, judged, or stressed. Life events such as loss, financial problems, devoice, retirement, long term illness, work etc. add to that pressure. This can affect our behaviour causing us to withdraw, isolate ourselves or become angry and lash out. These unhealthy behaviours and coping strategies can affect our relationships. Unresolved issues from our past can also resurface particularly trauma. I can help you feel more confident in your ability to cope and gain a more positive sense of self.