Counselling in Southampton

My clients are as diverse as the world in which we live and I endeavour to be culturally aware within my practice. I specialise within anxiety, mood disorders, and spiritual growth. My areas of work include depression, stress, bereavement and grief, anxiety, panic, phobias, self-esteem, self-worth, confidence, body image, eating disorders, suicidality and self-harming behaviours, family and relationship issues, trauma, and abuse (not an exhaustive list). The unique nature of therapy means that it can be time-limited or may be open-ended, it may be goal orientated or more flexibly experienced, we will work together to decide.

With over 16 years' experience as a counsellor, I offer evidence based therapy for low mood/depression, types of anxiety, OCD, Trauma, abuse, self-criticism, shame, PTSD, self-esteem, cultural issues, suicidal thoughts, personal growth and development. I am qualified to assess and diagnose ADHD. You may be feeling overwhelmed or stuck and feel restricted by current or past problems. I can help you work on your relationship with yourself and understand what is getting in the way of living the life you want. I use approaches such as Cognitive behaviour therapy, ACT, DBT, person centred therapy, Compassion focused therapy CFT, etc.

It takes a great deal of strength to seek help and to begin to work through personal difficulties. I take great care to provide a supportive and confidential space, in which I can listen to your concerns without judgment, and work with you to help you to overcome your difficulties. Perhaps you are looking for support in dealing with a specific mental health concern like anxiety or depression, or perhaps you are looking for support in finding a greater sense of balance in your life or in creating a richer, more meaningful life for yourself.

This time of the year can be a struggle and a challenging time for many of us for so many reasons; it can remind us of loss or we can have difficulty connecting with family or friends. I offer a professional counselling service for Teenagers and Adults in Hertfordshire (Radlett), working in person or online/phone sessions. I have a certified therapy dog (Labrador) to assist in sessions if you would like. Working with children and parents in schools for 20 year, specialising in neurodiversity and SEND, I hold an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Checking Service) Certificate.

I provide a welcoming, safe, and non-judgemental space, where we can discuss and collaboratively work towards sustainable changes.

I am a CBT Therapist with over 15 years experience of working in mental health services within NHS. I have been currently working as a senior therapist within an NHS service which involves providing supervision to other clinicians and providing specialist assessment and treatment to individuals experiencing depression and anxiety disorders including PTSD, OCD & Long term health conditions. Although my primary modality of training is CBT, I am also trained in EMDR, IPT (Interpersonal Psychotherapy). I work with individual aged over 16.

At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that psychological and emotional difficulties are often our response to the challenges we face every day. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, worry, anger or low mood, we know that there is a good reason to feel that way, and an even better one to change it. Our therapists are qualified and highly skilled clinical or counselling psychologists, and psychotherapists. They all hold membership with professional bodies such as HCPC and BACP covering a wealth of experience working with different issues. They adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards.

My name is Ishpal and I am a Senior Counselling Psychologist and I offer individual and couple therapy. I have specialist experience in sexual health and HIV, as well as other long term health conditions, and sexual difficulties, depression and anxiety. I am an anti-racist psychologist and an active ally of the LGBTQ+ communities. I offer psychological therapy for individuals and couples and I work using an integrative approach, drawing on a number of theories, including: humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural, narrative, and psychosexual therapies.

Personal challenges occur through every stage of life, and they can be difficult to manage alone. In fact, our emotions can lead us to push others away, and isolate ourselves when we may be most in need. Tuning in to how we feel and asking for support is an important first step, and through an initial session we can understand your feelings and perspective and think together about a way forward; importantly this can be your opportunity to see if I am the right ‘fit’ for you. I seek to create a safe and confidential space, developing a trusting relationship so that together we can approach and reach your goals.

I offer a thoughtful and valuing presence, combined with expertise and experience to help you go beyond low mood, feeling stuck, anxiety, and trauma. With over 20 years experience in psychology I support people to create more loving relationships, align with their purpose, achieve career success, and experience greater inner peace and fulfilment. For clients open to spirituality, I offer an approach that integrates both psychology and spirituality. I provide a safe, supportive, confidential space to help us make sense of your situation, and bridge the gap between where you are and where you would like to be.

You've reached this page for many reasons, from being diagnosed with a mental health problem to feeling stuck and unable to progress in particular areas of life. I work from the premise that you are an active participant in therapy and hold choice and responsibility in how you want to move forward, whether this includes making sense of, accepting and processing things that have happened to you, or developing existing skills and building new strategies to cope with life's challenges.

I am counselling psychologist and integrative psychotherapist that has worked with couples and individuals for over 20 years. Being an integrative psychotherapist means, I believe that different approaches are needed to deal with the individual needs of my client - one size does not fit all. With that in mind, I have trained within various approaches, so I can offer a more holistic and in-depth approach in how I work. Working with my clients, I see us finding ways of overcoming or addressing the issues that are presented, in a way that feels authentic to how they are as people.

I have 25 years experience helping individuals and couples who are feeling stressed, unbalanced, confused, angry, stuck, unhappy, or overwhelmed. I can quickly help you to get more balanced, clear, effective, energised, confident, and happy in your life and relationships. I can also help you deal with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, panic attacks, PTSD, grief, and isolation. I can help couples who are stuck in negative patterns, such as repetitive rows that seem impossible to fix, or who are worried about issues of infidelity or lack of sexual intimacy.

My ideal client is an adult unsure of where they are in life. They have reached a point where they do not know what lies ahead. They may be unhappy in their current relationship/job/marriage and are uncertain of which way to turn. They want to feel alive again and look forward to each and every day rather than finding life a tedious merry go round of work and chores. In short they want to get back to what they love. Life is uncertain, but there are areas of your life that you CAN control even if the world appears to be chaotic.

Collaborative working is at the heart of CBT and its important for clients to take control and contribute to their recovery. To help clients reach their goals I guide them to their own realisations and encourage them to challenge their bias negative thinking and unhelpful behaviours. Clients often want to be heard and understood but importantly to learn coping skills to make changes to improve their life experiences.

I am an intergrative arts psychotherapist working in private practice with adults and young people in London. Languages available: English, French and Italian. I provide both long and short term therapy, depending on the needs of each individual client. I work with individuals who are struggling with a variety of emotional, relational and identity difficulties. If you are finding life a struggle for any number of reasons, from a major life change to a loss or separation, or an issue you cannot seem to resolve, I hope you will find psychotherapy a very useful tool in removing the blocks preventing you to have a more satisfiying life.

I have over 14 years' experience of counselling adults/young people. I draw on my skills and experience to help you gain mental clarity over whatever brings you to therapy. I have seen so many positive changes with people feeling happier and achieving a greater sense of well-being. As we work together, you will discover more about yourself and how your life experiences, thoughts, beliefs and feelings have impacted upon your life. Also, we can look at your childhood/ past patterns to help you identify patterns, blocks to moving forward. I offer a free 15 minute consultation, to see if I’m the right therapist for you.

Hi, I am Varsha and I would like to introduce myself. The slogan is "Everyone can transform from the ugly duckling to the real swan they are meant to be". In these few words of this quote, I am introducing myself. like you, I am a person who has experienced life's up's and down's, has been in the depth of the well of sadness, confusion, wanting to let everything go ... I have screamed, hidden, while been in the dark, cold and surrounded by walls that are getting more narrow by the hour. Strangely something inside me woke up because someone heard me screaming "help", even when I was embarrassed asking for support.