Narrative Counselling in Southwater

I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in working with children, adolescents and their families. I work with families of young children as well as individual therapy for older children and adolescents. I offer assessment and interventions for many emotional and behavioural difficulties such as anxiety and mood disorders, eating difficulties, sleeping difficulties, social/ relationship issues, self esteem and resilience, coping with physical health problems, trauma, and attachment. My interventions aim to support the family and child or young person in making positive changes in their emotional well being.

Many clients find their way to me following difficulty with symptoms associated with depression, low self-esteem and/or with features of anxiety (in its varying clinical forms.) They frequently report reaching a point where day to day life feels a struggle; offers little sense of purpose/direction with limited experiences of satisfaction or joy. By developing a shared understanding of their problem, including the elements that have served to maintain the clients problem until now - we can be better informed as to what changes are needed (cognitively & behaviorally) to improve symptoms and renew their sense of coping.

I am a qualified experienced counsellor working with Adults and Children on a wide range of presenting issues. My aim is to create an environment where you can feel accepted, respected and safe to talk about whatever you want to, without feeling judged. I aim to understand you as if I am stepping into your shoes and seeing the world through your eyes.

Life today seems to be overloaded by a variety of stress in many spheres of existence. What should be enjoyable and fulfilling sometimes turns out to be the very cause of suffering. In the midst of the busy-ness of life, we do not take the time to address this suffering and instead criticise and blame ourselves or others. This could potentially leave us feeling confused and ashamed. Shame does not heal the pain of suffering. Every human being has a need to be understood, accepted and validated because the human brain is wired to love and be loved.

People seek counselling for a variety of different personal reasons and difficulties. Whatever is going on for you right now, I provide a confidential and calm environment, to help you to develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your issues. I believe each client knows themselves best, therefore we will work together in a collaborative manner. I will help you to identify therapeutic goals and strategies of how you can achieve them, enabling you to feel more empowered to cope with the challenges that life throws at you, rather than feeling overwhelmed or held back by them.

I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with a background in specialist NHS psychological treatment. I am the Director of Psychological Coaching Ltd, where i deliver a specialist psychological service to Grant Thornton UK LLP's Partners. I am the Mental Health Lead for the Cambridge Medical Academy (Cambridge University), where I train a global network of 800+ doctors and nurses in mental health. My research on improving access to mental health has been published internationally. I sit on a number of international Boards where I advise on mental health service design.

If you are someone who is experiencing anxiety which is starting to negatively impact on your life or has done for many years then please do get in touch. It might be struggling to leave the house, having intrusive, unwanted thoughts or images, having to engage in behaviours such as frequent checking, washing or repeating. Often people can feel embarrassed talking about their anxieties or the unwanted behaviours they feel urged to undertake. I hope my years of experience using evidence based approaches with anxiety should help you feel able to discuss and face these anxieties head on, allowing you to lead a healthier, happier life.

I am an experienced Senior Psychologist who is registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and I am also an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS). I work with adults with a range of presenting emotional and mental health difficulties. I also specialise in assessing and supporting adults with Learning Disabilities and adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. I mainly use Cognitive Behaviorual Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). I work in a holistic way and consider all aspects that may affect a persons formulation. I also provide consultancy and training to organisations.

Hello, I am Eleanor, Systemic Psychotherapist & Supervisor, I work with individuals, couples & families. Life is painful, challenging & puzzling at times. Some people come to therapy knowing what they wish to change others use it as a place to explore their discomfort & pain. I offer a safe, confidential, respectful & collaborative space tailored to your needs integrating talking, creative approaches & psychoeducation to explore your difficulties. Together we can discover new ways to understand, manage or find resolution so you can move forwards towards a more satisfying life with a deeper understanding of yourself & others.

Most people experience anxiety to some degree and it can actually be useful to keep us motivated. However, if anxiety becomes overwhelming and interferes with our day-to-day lives, it can be worth exploring why this is happening and look for ways to manage things. Sometimes an uncomfortable issue arises and maybe we don't react in the way we would have expected, leaving us questioning prior beliefs about who we are. These are just 2 examples of possible reasons we might seek counselling but it could be anything at all where talking to someone unrelated to our day-to-day lives in confidence and without judgement will help.

Hello and welcome to my personal page. I understand that, at times, life can be tough. We can all feel overwhelmed, anxious or depressed. Life events or circumstances may have caused you to feel lost, sad, frightened, angry or panicky. You may be having negative thoughts. Are you experiencing work-related stress, medical/health issues or having difficulty with communication or relationships? Do you think you may have dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD or possibly autism/Asperger's? Everyone's story and reason for seeking therapy is different and it can take courage to ask for help.

You might be feeling anxious and stressed at the moment or looking for support for something that has been an issue for a long time. I will create a space for you to explore things you might not have been able to speak about before. I have a wide experience base as the foundation to my private practice. This includes Psychiatric rehabilitation, drug and alcohol treatment services, eating disorders, acute adolescent psychiatric inpatient settings and work with children and young people in the care system. I work integratively which means I draw from a range of therapeutic models to create a care plan that best fits your needs.

Many people come to therapy feeling low, anxious or lost, and I offer a space to explore those experiences and identify opportunities for doing things differently. I welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences, and usually start by working with you to understand who you are and what is important to you. I draw on a range of approaches (e.g. narrative therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and compassion focused approaches), with a particular focus on values and identity. I am experienced in supporting adults of all ages with a range of issues, such as low mood, stress, anxiety and shame.

Deciding to start therapy with a new therapist can be a daunting prospect. I think that it is important to spend time developing a safe and genuine therapeutic relationship to build understanding about the problem and think together about ways to process this and to move forward. I support people with anxiety, low mood, identity or adjustment issues related to their physical health condition or life experiences and the impact that this has on different areas of their lives. I provide a space to think through these issues together and come up with joint approaches and different ways of thinking.

I am a Counselling Psychologist. I have over 9 years of experience in working with individuals and groups. I am highly skilled in working with adults and young people experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder and interpersonal difficulties. I have a particular interest around trauma, understanding that trauma can have a profound impact on a person's emotional and psychological well-being, and I'm passionate about helping people through this. I am also experienced in conducting diagnostic assessments for Neurodevelopmental conditions (such as Autism Spectrum Condition and ADHD).

Are you suffering in silence, feeling stuck or unhappy? Struggling with unhealthy patterns that are problematic or having issues with past traumatic events? We all know life can be challenging and often complicated at times. Perhaps you’d like the space to think about you, a chance to heal old or new wounds? I can help by providing a supportive space to explore this with you. I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, registered with HCPC, with 10 years of experience working with individuals experiencing a range of mental health difficulties in both the NHS (inpatient and outpatient services), school setting and charity sectors.

Dr Corson holds a limited therapeutic caseload. She adopts a trauma-informed approach to treatment and recognises that there are a number of factors associated with improving recovery, such as recognising individual differences, ethnicity, values, cultural and life experiences. She works with individuals presenting with a range of psychological difficulties such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, personality disorder, attachment difficulties, identity, addiction/substance misuse, self-harming behaviours, relationship difficulties, and anger management/emotional dysregulation, bereavement, stress and other concerns.

Hello, I am Joanne. I have been a family therapist in the NHS for over 20yrs. I have recently retired from working with young people and their families in Camhs and now I am offering family therapy privately. I have also worked as a family therapist in Adult Psychological Services. I work with families facing difficulties with mental health issues which are then impacting on communication/relationships within the family.

I am a Clinical Psychologist offering psychological support for young people, adults and families. I offer the opportunity to explore the challenges you may be experiencing from an integrative psychological perspective and specialise in helping people manage difficulties such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and adjusting to medical conditions.