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Heather Phillips
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you looking for a safe space with an experienced trauma-informed therapist? I offer CBT & EMDR to help tackle low self-esteem, anxiety, & trauma/ PTSD. Perhaps you are having strong reactions to things, or maybe you are struggling with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or nightmares. You might be having trouble sleeping or issues with food or body image. Maybe you feel disconnected, irritable, guilty, and not the parent/ partner/ person that you want to be. When things feel tough, working with someone who you feel 'gets it' and knowing the space is safe and free from judgement is really important.
Are you looking for a safe space with an experienced trauma-informed therapist? I offer CBT & EMDR to help tackle low self-esteem, anxiety, & trauma/ PTSD. Perhaps you are having strong reactions to things, or maybe you are struggling with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or nightmares. You might be having trouble sleeping or issues with food or body image. Maybe you feel disconnected, irritable, guilty, and not the parent/ partner/ person that you want to be. When things feel tough, working with someone who you feel 'gets it' and knowing the space is safe and free from judgement is really important.
01865 638457 View 01865 638457
Photo of Flora Winchester, MA, MUKCP, Psychotherapist
Flora Winchester
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Hello, and thank you for reading my profile. Are you looking for long-term, in-depth, psychotherapy? Or do you have a particular issue you need to explore in counselling? Perhaps you're a qualified practitioner looking for a clinical supervisor. I could be that person for you, if we find we are a good fit. Whichever best describes you, my work is underpinned with an understanding of spirituality as a personal jorney into the nature of suffering. I think of spirituality as a pathway to self-development. Specifically, I work with mindfulness and Buddhist psychology to explore your current state of being, in mind, body and spirit.
Hello, and thank you for reading my profile. Are you looking for long-term, in-depth, psychotherapy? Or do you have a particular issue you need to explore in counselling? Perhaps you're a qualified practitioner looking for a clinical supervisor. I could be that person for you, if we find we are a good fit. Whichever best describes you, my work is underpinned with an understanding of spirituality as a personal jorney into the nature of suffering. I think of spirituality as a pathway to self-development. Specifically, I work with mindfulness and Buddhist psychology to explore your current state of being, in mind, body and spirit.
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Photo of Sophie Hoy, MBACP, Psychotherapist
Sophie Hoy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Welcome. If you've found yourself here, then you've taken the courageous decision to start your therapy journey. Although it is not an easy thing to undertake, therapy can have huge benefits. I will sit with you and listen with empathy and openness, providing a safe space to explore your experiences, thoughts and feelings. Together we may notice patterns, find meaning and new perspectives. As a therapist, I believe in our endless capacity for growth. I believe in the healing power of being heard, witnessed and deeply understood by another human being: this is what I strive to offer in relationship with clients.
Welcome. If you've found yourself here, then you've taken the courageous decision to start your therapy journey. Although it is not an easy thing to undertake, therapy can have huge benefits. I will sit with you and listen with empathy and openness, providing a safe space to explore your experiences, thoughts and feelings. Together we may notice patterns, find meaning and new perspectives. As a therapist, I believe in our endless capacity for growth. I believe in the healing power of being heard, witnessed and deeply understood by another human being: this is what I strive to offer in relationship with clients.
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Photo of Caris Mannion - Shire Therapies, MSc, MBABCP, Psychotherapist
Shire Therapies
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
We understand that making the first contact can feel intimidating and takes a great deal of courage. Our goal is to help you explore how you got to where you are and guide you in finding ways to move forward. Each session is designed to be supportive and productive, helping you work toward your therapy goals.
We understand that making the first contact can feel intimidating and takes a great deal of courage. Our goal is to help you explore how you got to where you are and guide you in finding ways to move forward. Each session is designed to be supportive and productive, helping you work toward your therapy goals.
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Photo of Melanie Bain - The Counselling Room, MNCPS Acc., Counsellor
The Counselling Room
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Within my counselling profession, I have worked with adults and young people who have faced difficulties from substance abuse, mental/physical/sexual abuse, self-esteem, depression and relationship issues. However, my work is not specific to these issues alone. Prior to, during and after my training, I worked within the health, social and criminal justice sector. For nearly five years I have worked with organisations specialising in the rehabilitation of drug and alcohol users and prolific offenders. I currently support children, young people and their families who are facing domestic and social difficulties.
Within my counselling profession, I have worked with adults and young people who have faced difficulties from substance abuse, mental/physical/sexual abuse, self-esteem, depression and relationship issues. However, my work is not specific to these issues alone. Prior to, during and after my training, I worked within the health, social and criminal justice sector. For nearly five years I have worked with organisations specialising in the rehabilitation of drug and alcohol users and prolific offenders. I currently support children, young people and their families who are facing domestic and social difficulties.
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Photo of Ruth Chaloner - The Help Hub, MBACP, Counsellor
The Help Hub
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
We support adults who are either unable to access or cannot afford therapy who live in Oxfordshire.
We support adults who are either unable to access or cannot afford therapy who live in Oxfordshire.
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Alberto Congosto Nunez
Counsellor, PsychD, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Serves Area
There are times in life when some people may experience overwhelming feelings and behaviours that can persist even with the support of friends and loved ones. I'm a qualified accredited practitioner based in Oxford, UK. I have a solid track record of positive changes affirmed by my clients. I offer a consistent, competent and affordable service to all my clients regardless of their world views, cultural diversity and other factors. I help my clients resolve the challenges they may be dealing with or issues which are troubling them using a combined approach to therapy that best matches their characteristics and preferences.
There are times in life when some people may experience overwhelming feelings and behaviours that can persist even with the support of friends and loved ones. I'm a qualified accredited practitioner based in Oxford, UK. I have a solid track record of positive changes affirmed by my clients. I offer a consistent, competent and affordable service to all my clients regardless of their world views, cultural diversity and other factors. I help my clients resolve the challenges they may be dealing with or issues which are troubling them using a combined approach to therapy that best matches their characteristics and preferences.
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Photo of Clare Byers, MNCPS Acc., Counsellor
Clare Byers
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Facing a crossroads? Feeling stuck or uncertain? I wonder if a particular change, loss or relationship has left you disconnected from others? If you are experiencing prolonged anxiety, low mood or find yourself enduring a mixture of unsettling thoughts, sharing your story in a safe space may help you find a way forward. I endeavour to provide a warm and supportive listening relationship to enable you to explore aspects of your life causing worry, sadness or stress. Let yourself have an opportunity to talk things through, with the freedom to choose when you want to meet and how often.
Facing a crossroads? Feeling stuck or uncertain? I wonder if a particular change, loss or relationship has left you disconnected from others? If you are experiencing prolonged anxiety, low mood or find yourself enduring a mixture of unsettling thoughts, sharing your story in a safe space may help you find a way forward. I endeavour to provide a warm and supportive listening relationship to enable you to explore aspects of your life causing worry, sadness or stress. Let yourself have an opportunity to talk things through, with the freedom to choose when you want to meet and how often.
01993 402093 View 01993 402093
Photo of Lisa Ann Bradford, BACP, Counsellor
Lisa Ann Bradford
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life can be challenging and at times we may not have the capacity to deal with everything going on. I have created the garden room in Launton, the village I live in, where the outdoors comes in to promote healing. Private and overlooking its own garden, it’s a peaceful space within which to work through what is troubling you at this time.
Life can be challenging and at times we may not have the capacity to deal with everything going on. I have created the garden room in Launton, the village I live in, where the outdoors comes in to promote healing. Private and overlooking its own garden, it’s a peaceful space within which to work through what is troubling you at this time.
01869 943635 View 01869 943635
Photo of Kina Malmberg-Lovatt, PsychD, MUKCP, Psychotherapist
Kina Malmberg-Lovatt
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor with over 18 years experience, a qualified Couples Counsellor and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). I feel passionate about helping my clients, be it dealing with anxiety, depression, marriage and other relationship difficulties, addressing trauma including Complex-PTSD and childhood trauma, achieving personal growth or wanting to get on better in life or at work.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor with over 18 years experience, a qualified Couples Counsellor and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). I feel passionate about helping my clients, be it dealing with anxiety, depression, marriage and other relationship difficulties, addressing trauma including Complex-PTSD and childhood trauma, achieving personal growth or wanting to get on better in life or at work.
01865 953324 View 01865 953324
Photo of Elektra Pavlou, MA, BPC, Psychotherapist
Elektra Pavlou
Psychotherapist, MA, BPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Psychotherapy offers a unique experience. We will begin with a consultation phase which will give you an opportunity to find out about this type of therapy that I offer and what it would be like working with me. I will be getting to know and understand better what brings you to therapy now. This initial process will help us with considering the best way forward for you. Ideally we will meet a couple of times, considering the past, current circumstances, and at times the in-the-room experience. I will provide you with information about my therapeutic approach during this initial process.
Psychotherapy offers a unique experience. We will begin with a consultation phase which will give you an opportunity to find out about this type of therapy that I offer and what it would be like working with me. I will be getting to know and understand better what brings you to therapy now. This initial process will help us with considering the best way forward for you. Ideally we will meet a couple of times, considering the past, current circumstances, and at times the in-the-room experience. I will provide you with information about my therapeutic approach during this initial process.
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Photo of Sacha Barlow, MA, MBACP Accred, Counsellor
Sacha Barlow
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Serves Area
People come to therapy for all sorts of reasons, and often when life has not been easy. Choosing a therapy, and a therapist often adds to the confusion of obstacles to be overcome at such a difficult time. I am a fully qualified and accredited counsellor and psychotherapist and qualified supervisor of other therapists. I do not claim to have the answers, but I can offer you a quiet calm space in which you can take time to explore your life with someone who is non judgemental and who wants to support you in your goals.
People come to therapy for all sorts of reasons, and often when life has not been easy. Choosing a therapy, and a therapist often adds to the confusion of obstacles to be overcome at such a difficult time. I am a fully qualified and accredited counsellor and psychotherapist and qualified supervisor of other therapists. I do not claim to have the answers, but I can offer you a quiet calm space in which you can take time to explore your life with someone who is non judgemental and who wants to support you in your goals.
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Photo of Judith Zur, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych., Psychologist
Judith Zur
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Dr Judith Zur is a highly specialist clinical psychologist and Marital/Family therapist and Social Anthropologist with over thirty years’ experience of providing psychological and counselling interventions, consultation and supervision in the NHS and non-statutory settings in the UK and abroad. She is a caring and professional person experienced working successfully with individuals of all ages, couples and families on a wide range of issues both in her private consultation room and online. Judith´s therapeutic approach is non-judgemental, collaborative, empathic and person/couple-centred.
Dr Judith Zur is a highly specialist clinical psychologist and Marital/Family therapist and Social Anthropologist with over thirty years’ experience of providing psychological and counselling interventions, consultation and supervision in the NHS and non-statutory settings in the UK and abroad. She is a caring and professional person experienced working successfully with individuals of all ages, couples and families on a wide range of issues both in her private consultation room and online. Judith´s therapeutic approach is non-judgemental, collaborative, empathic and person/couple-centred.
01865 951408 View 01865 951408
Photo of Clare Patterson, DCounsPsych, BACP, Psychotherapist
Clare Patterson
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, BACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
The psychotherapy I offer is integrative transpersonal, meaning I flex my style according to your individual needs, getting the best results for you in the shortest time period. I completed my five-year training at the reputable CCPE in London where the training included psychodynamic, humanistic, existential and gestalt as well as a psychiatric placement. As a result I feel comfortable working with many issues including addiction, ASD, ADHD, trauma and personality disorders.
The psychotherapy I offer is integrative transpersonal, meaning I flex my style according to your individual needs, getting the best results for you in the shortest time period. I completed my five-year training at the reputable CCPE in London where the training included psychodynamic, humanistic, existential and gestalt as well as a psychiatric placement. As a result I feel comfortable working with many issues including addiction, ASD, ADHD, trauma and personality disorders.
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Embark on a Transformative Journey Join an experienced and compassionate therapist offering a choice between traditional Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and the creative exploration of Art Therapy. With over 12 years in mental health, I provide a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental space to help you navigate challenges and foster growth.
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How does your Counsellor compare?

Number of Counsellors in OX5

10+

Average cost per session

£72

Counsellors in OX5 who prioritize treating:

100% Self Esteem
93% Depression
93% Anxiety
86% Stress
79% Relationship Issues
71% Bereavement
71% Trauma and PTSD

Average years in practice

19 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

75% Aviva
75% Vitality
50% AXA PPP

How Counsellors in OX5 see their clients

93% In Person and Online
7% Online Only

Gender breakdown

93% Female
7% Male
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling

How can I find a therapist in OX5?

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.

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.

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.