Counselling in OX11
Counselling can be helpful for a number of different life difficulties such as anxiety, depression and family and relationship issues. Often in life we need to re-think or re-evaluate where we are going or who we are - you do not have to be in crisis for counselling to be of help to you. I aim to support you to be the best possible version of your self. I become a counsellor over 24 years ago and I have experienced many of the problems a full and busy life can give you. I wanted to support other people in making good life choices and to live happy and fulfilling lives free from difficulties that restrict them.
Counselling can be helpful for a number of different life difficulties such as anxiety, depression and family and relationship issues. Often in life we need to re-think or re-evaluate where we are going or who we are - you do not have to be in crisis for counselling to be of help to you. I aim to support you to be the best possible version of your self. I become a counsellor over 24 years ago and I have experienced many of the problems a full and busy life can give you. I wanted to support other people in making good life choices and to live happy and fulfilling lives free from difficulties that restrict them.
Hi! I'm Rebecca, a qualified therapist with over 450 hours of trauma informed counselling experience. I offer compassionate support via online sessions to help you process your experiences safely and at your own pace. I am LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse affirming, meaning I welcome everyone with warmth and unconditional acceptance. I offer a safe and confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I have supported clients with a range of issues including trauma, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress and more.
Hi! I'm Rebecca, a qualified therapist with over 450 hours of trauma informed counselling experience. I offer compassionate support via online sessions to help you process your experiences safely and at your own pace. I am LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse affirming, meaning I welcome everyone with warmth and unconditional acceptance. I offer a safe and confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I have supported clients with a range of issues including trauma, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress and more.
Play is the child’s nature medium of self-expression – It is essential for development. In the play therapy sessions, the child has opportunity to ‘play out’ their feelings and problems. The intervention has a significant impact on how children view themselves and their future success as students, members of the community, family members, and human beings. Children sometimes experience difficulties and present challenging behaviours. I may contribute to their soul’s playfulness and lightness through the play. Therapeutic intervention plan using non-directive and Integrative Holistic Play Therapy.
Play is the child’s nature medium of self-expression – It is essential for development. In the play therapy sessions, the child has opportunity to ‘play out’ their feelings and problems. The intervention has a significant impact on how children view themselves and their future success as students, members of the community, family members, and human beings. Children sometimes experience difficulties and present challenging behaviours. I may contribute to their soul’s playfulness and lightness through the play. Therapeutic intervention plan using non-directive and Integrative Holistic Play Therapy.
A warm, experienced psychologist for adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and life transitions — with additional expertise supporting academics and professionals in demanding environments.
You may appear capable on the outside while privately feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck. Perhaps work pressure has become constant, relationships feel strained, or you’ve lost confidence and direction. Therapy offers a confidential space to understand what is happening and create meaningful change.
Based near Oxford, I work with clients locally and online across the UK.
A warm, experienced psychologist for adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and life transitions — with additional expertise supporting academics and professionals in demanding environments.
You may appear capable on the outside while privately feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck. Perhaps work pressure has become constant, relationships feel strained, or you’ve lost confidence and direction. Therapy offers a confidential space to understand what is happening and create meaningful change.
Based near Oxford, I work with clients locally and online across the UK.
Many people know that they want to speak with a therapist, but are a afraid that their 'stuff' might shock or hurt them. PLEASE trust me - I do understand how awful life can be, how cruel some people can be, how we do things to survive that we wish we hadn't. Try me - you will find that I am not going to be shocked or hurt, and that I can listen with understanding, warmth and without judgment, for as long as it takes to put your demons to rest and move on with your life.
Many people know that they want to speak with a therapist, but are a afraid that their 'stuff' might shock or hurt them. PLEASE trust me - I do understand how awful life can be, how cruel some people can be, how we do things to survive that we wish we hadn't. Try me - you will find that I am not going to be shocked or hurt, and that I can listen with understanding, warmth and without judgment, for as long as it takes to put your demons to rest and move on with your life.
Hello, and a warm welcome to my profile. My name is Frankie, and I am a queer, neurodivergent counsellor working in Oxfordshire.
There are many reasons why somebody may consider counselling – including (but certainly not limited to) a sense of general unease, burnout, anxiety, the stressors and pressures of modern society, life transitions, or navigating complex relationships.
My aim is to provide a kind, informed, genuine and trauma-informed space to take things step by step, making sense of what's been happening and working towards something that feels more like you.
Hello, and a warm welcome to my profile. My name is Frankie, and I am a queer, neurodivergent counsellor working in Oxfordshire.
There are many reasons why somebody may consider counselling – including (but certainly not limited to) a sense of general unease, burnout, anxiety, the stressors and pressures of modern society, life transitions, or navigating complex relationships.
My aim is to provide a kind, informed, genuine and trauma-informed space to take things step by step, making sense of what's been happening and working towards something that feels more like you.
I offer counselling for adults and teens, for a wide range of issues including anxiety, low mood, stress, relationships, grief, self-doubt, or simply a sense that things are not quite as they should be.
Many of the people I work with find themselves putting others' needs first, being hard on themselves, or feeling stuck in ways they don't fully understand. Together, we can explore your experiences, develop greater self-understanding, and find ways forward that feel right for you. Whether you’re facing a specific challenge or trying to make sense of longer-standing patterns, I provide a warm and non-judgemental space.
I offer counselling for adults and teens, for a wide range of issues including anxiety, low mood, stress, relationships, grief, self-doubt, or simply a sense that things are not quite as they should be.
Many of the people I work with find themselves putting others' needs first, being hard on themselves, or feeling stuck in ways they don't fully understand. Together, we can explore your experiences, develop greater self-understanding, and find ways forward that feel right for you. Whether you’re facing a specific challenge or trying to make sense of longer-standing patterns, I provide a warm and non-judgemental space.
Hello and welcome. How can I help support you? It can be difficult to express our feelings or make sense of what is happening to us. Enabling ourselves to be truly heard is important so that we might explore our difficulties. You may feel that a change is needed. Perhaps you struggle with unhelpful patterns or have difficulty setting boundaries for yourself. Do you replay events, wishing that you had done things differently? Perhaps a past trauma is haunting you. Navigating our challenges can make us feel out of control, lost and frustrated. By working together we can heal, build strength and resilience and feel more fulfilled.
Hello and welcome. How can I help support you? It can be difficult to express our feelings or make sense of what is happening to us. Enabling ourselves to be truly heard is important so that we might explore our difficulties. You may feel that a change is needed. Perhaps you struggle with unhelpful patterns or have difficulty setting boundaries for yourself. Do you replay events, wishing that you had done things differently? Perhaps a past trauma is haunting you. Navigating our challenges can make us feel out of control, lost and frustrated. By working together we can heal, build strength and resilience and feel more fulfilled.
Greetings, and welcome to my profile. I have 15 years’ experience as a therapist in private practice, helping both individuals and couples. I specialise foremostly in relationships and marriages. I am available for face-to-face sessions in both Didcot and Reading, and also offer online sessions. I offer both short-term and long-term therapy. Therapy sessions represent a special place where you can be really listened to, genuinely heard, and understood just as you are, without judgement. A counselling journey can gradually guide you from a difficult place of anxiety and despair to a much better one of peace, strength and happiness.
Greetings, and welcome to my profile. I have 15 years’ experience as a therapist in private practice, helping both individuals and couples. I specialise foremostly in relationships and marriages. I am available for face-to-face sessions in both Didcot and Reading, and also offer online sessions. I offer both short-term and long-term therapy. Therapy sessions represent a special place where you can be really listened to, genuinely heard, and understood just as you are, without judgement. A counselling journey can gradually guide you from a difficult place of anxiety and despair to a much better one of peace, strength and happiness.
I am a clinical counsellor with over 37 years of experience both working in NHS and private practice in helping people from all background, I approach my clinical work to form personalised treatment for individuals, couples, from a compassionate perspective, aware of being mindfulness, of how difficult it can be to speak openly about issues and concerns. I have past experience of working with people in the NHS in clinical Genetics. People are faced with lot of psychological issues such as loss, stress, trauma, anxiety, bereavement, shame, low self esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, burnout, abuse amongst other things.
I am a clinical counsellor with over 37 years of experience both working in NHS and private practice in helping people from all background, I approach my clinical work to form personalised treatment for individuals, couples, from a compassionate perspective, aware of being mindfulness, of how difficult it can be to speak openly about issues and concerns. I have past experience of working with people in the NHS in clinical Genetics. People are faced with lot of psychological issues such as loss, stress, trauma, anxiety, bereavement, shame, low self esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, burnout, abuse amongst other things.
Are you looking for a therapist who doesn’t feel like a “typical” therapist—someone who really understands what you’re going through? I’m warm, flexible, and non-judgmental, offering a safe, compassionate space for young people and adults. I tailor my approach to each person’s developmental stage and life experience. My work is interactive and person-centred, gently guiding and creative. I integrate arts and games with CBT, adapting sessions to each client’s needs. I help teens and adults explore behaviours and motivations, gently shift perspectives, and feel truly understood at their level.
Are you looking for a therapist who doesn’t feel like a “typical” therapist—someone who really understands what you’re going through? I’m warm, flexible, and non-judgmental, offering a safe, compassionate space for young people and adults. I tailor my approach to each person’s developmental stage and life experience. My work is interactive and person-centred, gently guiding and creative. I integrate arts and games with CBT, adapting sessions to each client’s needs. I help teens and adults explore behaviours and motivations, gently shift perspectives, and feel truly understood at their level.
Conflicts often follow a familiar, repetitive pattern even though the content may change. In relationship therapy, we can identify the strategies that you're using in conflict, the needs you hope those strategies will meet, the ways in which those strategies might be counterproductive, and how you can do things differently.
I offer Internal Family Systems informed therapy for partners and other pairs including siblings, friends, and family members. I welcome people in non-normative relationships such as queerplatonic relationships.
Conflicts often follow a familiar, repetitive pattern even though the content may change. In relationship therapy, we can identify the strategies that you're using in conflict, the needs you hope those strategies will meet, the ways in which those strategies might be counterproductive, and how you can do things differently.
I offer Internal Family Systems informed therapy for partners and other pairs including siblings, friends, and family members. I welcome people in non-normative relationships such as queerplatonic relationships.
I am a Senior Chartered Clinical Psychologist, registered with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) as a CBT Therapist. My therapeutic work is currently with adults and adolescents with no upper age limit. I can support people with wide range of mental health difficulties, and I have a special interest in autism, in addition to anxiety disorders (including OCD) and trauma. I work both face-to-face via my South Oxfordshire clinic and online, and can offer a format flexible to your needs.
I am a Senior Chartered Clinical Psychologist, registered with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) as a CBT Therapist. My therapeutic work is currently with adults and adolescents with no upper age limit. I can support people with wide range of mental health difficulties, and I have a special interest in autism, in addition to anxiety disorders (including OCD) and trauma. I work both face-to-face via my South Oxfordshire clinic and online, and can offer a format flexible to your needs.
Sometimes life becomes overwhelming in ways we never expected. Pain can feel endless, as if it’s never going to ease. When things around us begin to shift, we can find ourselves stuck in a place of hopelessness or helplessness, unsure how to move forward.
In those moments, many of us turn inward with harshness. We tell ourselves we shouldn’t feel this way, our emotions are wrong, inconvenient, or too much. We try to keep going, to please others, to hold everything together, and somewhere along the way we lose sight of ourselves. Feelings of stuckness, emptiness, and meaninglessness can quietly take over.
Sometimes life becomes overwhelming in ways we never expected. Pain can feel endless, as if it’s never going to ease. When things around us begin to shift, we can find ourselves stuck in a place of hopelessness or helplessness, unsure how to move forward.
In those moments, many of us turn inward with harshness. We tell ourselves we shouldn’t feel this way, our emotions are wrong, inconvenient, or too much. We try to keep going, to please others, to hold everything together, and somewhere along the way we lose sight of ourselves. Feelings of stuckness, emptiness, and meaninglessness can quietly take over.
People come when something isn’t sitting right. Anxiety, overthinking, feeling on edge. Relationships can feel stuck or go round in the same loops. If you’re neurodivergent, everyday things can take more effort than expected. I work with individuals and couples. With individuals, we slow things down and look at what’s actually happening day to day. With couples, I use the Gottman Method, focusing on communication and conflict. I’m a BACP accredited integrative counsellor, trained to Level 6 in supervision and Level 4 in counselling, and I also work as a counselling tutor.
People come when something isn’t sitting right. Anxiety, overthinking, feeling on edge. Relationships can feel stuck or go round in the same loops. If you’re neurodivergent, everyday things can take more effort than expected. I work with individuals and couples. With individuals, we slow things down and look at what’s actually happening day to day. With couples, I use the Gottman Method, focusing on communication and conflict. I’m a BACP accredited integrative counsellor, trained to Level 6 in supervision and Level 4 in counselling, and I also work as a counselling tutor.
If you are overwhelmed by current issues or past traumatic experiences, & feel stuck, lost or vulnerable in life, wanting something to change, I can offer you support. Together, we will work towards easing the mental & physical discomfort of overbearing emotions, to enable life to feel much more manageable. I am an experienced, integrative & Internal Family Systems therapist, trained in various approaches, enabling me to choose how best to work with you. My perspective is holistic, embracing mind, body & spirit, working with both your conscious & unconscious thoughts, as well as how you hold certain emotions & traumas in your body.
If you are overwhelmed by current issues or past traumatic experiences, & feel stuck, lost or vulnerable in life, wanting something to change, I can offer you support. Together, we will work towards easing the mental & physical discomfort of overbearing emotions, to enable life to feel much more manageable. I am an experienced, integrative & Internal Family Systems therapist, trained in various approaches, enabling me to choose how best to work with you. My perspective is holistic, embracing mind, body & spirit, working with both your conscious & unconscious thoughts, as well as how you hold certain emotions & traumas in your body.
Having previously worked as a midwife in the NHS I am passionate about supporting women and their families through life's transitions. This includes the process of becoming parents, children leaving home and menopause.
Having previously worked as a midwife in the NHS I am passionate about supporting women and their families through life's transitions. This includes the process of becoming parents, children leaving home and menopause.
We all experience times of difficulty in our lives, when events or relationships feel overwhelming or we feel a loss of direction or purpose. Talking to a trained professional can help make sense of these challenges and offer a way forward. I provide a safe and confidential space to reflect and gain fresh perspectives.
As a Gestalt therapist, I focus on how your experiences affect your life now. I also work with EMDR and trauma-informed approaches, which can help process distressing or traumatic experiences and reduce their ongoing impact. Together, we can work towards greater understanding, choice, and a fuller way of living.
We all experience times of difficulty in our lives, when events or relationships feel overwhelming or we feel a loss of direction or purpose. Talking to a trained professional can help make sense of these challenges and offer a way forward. I provide a safe and confidential space to reflect and gain fresh perspectives.
As a Gestalt therapist, I focus on how your experiences affect your life now. I also work with EMDR and trauma-informed approaches, which can help process distressing or traumatic experiences and reduce their ongoing impact. Together, we can work towards greater understanding, choice, and a fuller way of living.
With climate change, systemic social and financial inequality, polarised political debate, the cost-of-living crisis, and more going on around us, life in the 21st century can be complex and challenging. For those of us who are neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, disabled, racialised, or otherwise marginalized, things can be even tougher. Against this backdrop, prioritising your own well-being through counselling is a radical act which can help you develop self-compassion, address short- or long-term issues, and live authentically.
With climate change, systemic social and financial inequality, polarised political debate, the cost-of-living crisis, and more going on around us, life in the 21st century can be complex and challenging. For those of us who are neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, disabled, racialised, or otherwise marginalized, things can be even tougher. Against this backdrop, prioritising your own well-being through counselling is a radical act which can help you develop self-compassion, address short- or long-term issues, and live authentically.
Are you ready to feel different? Maybe you've had some big changes in your life that have left you feeling unsettled or maybe you're fed up with things staying the same and you're ready to make some changes. During therapy you will begin to explore and understand your thoughts, feelings and experiences providing you with valuable insight and leaving you empowered and ready to make positive changes in your life.
Are you ready to feel different? Maybe you've had some big changes in your life that have left you feeling unsettled or maybe you're fed up with things staying the same and you're ready to make some changes. During therapy you will begin to explore and understand your thoughts, feelings and experiences providing you with valuable insight and leaving you empowered and ready to make positive changes in your life.
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in OX11
30+
Average cost per session
£65
Counsellors in OX11 who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 89% | Self Esteem |
| 80% | Relationship Issues |
| 77% | Depression |
| 71% | Stress |
| 57% | Bereavement |
| 57% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 63% | Aviva |
| 63% | WPA |
| 63% | Vitality |
How Counsellors in OX11 see their clients
| 97% | In Person and Online | |
| 3% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 77% | Female | |
| 17% | Male | |
| 6% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in OX11?
Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, postcode, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are members of the main professional associations, mainly the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Most Psychologists in the directory are accredited members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and/or are registered in the Health and Care Professions Council (HPCP).
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and experience that enable them to do so in the UK. Psychologists have earned a degree in psychology and many are members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and have completed a postgraduate qualification in a specialism. Counsellors and Psychotherapists are not required to have a psychology degree, but to belong to a professional organisation such as the BACP or UKCP, they are required to have completed a training course as well as clinical and supervision hours.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the UK could be between £30 - £60 when seeing a counsellor and £60 - £150 and up when seeing a clinical psychologist. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the BACP, the UKCP, or BPS are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there has been participation in a criminal act or act of terror, or if there is potential or known harm to the client or others, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.