Counselling in RG4
Susie Bradforth
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Reading RG4
I understand that life can be hard sometimes. You may feel that your needs aren’t being acknowledged, let alone met; that no one really listens to you. Perhaps you feel worthless or you are unsure where to turn for unbiased support. Maybe you are just really tired of the challenges of life and need the space to work through your feelings and thoughts. Or you are facing a life changing event and need the strength to move through it. I can sit alongside you, and work with you to formulate how you can work towards and achieve your goals.
I understand that life can be hard sometimes. You may feel that your needs aren’t being acknowledged, let alone met; that no one really listens to you. Perhaps you feel worthless or you are unsure where to turn for unbiased support. Maybe you are just really tired of the challenges of life and need the space to work through your feelings and thoughts. Or you are facing a life changing event and need the strength to move through it. I can sit alongside you, and work with you to formulate how you can work towards and achieve your goals.
Sally Hudson
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Reading RG4
During these uncertain times of COVID-19, there is one constant that we can draw upon and that is Mother Nature - our original context and fundamental place of belonging. Having therapy or mindfulness sessions outside in nature has a calming influence on our nervous system and offers an opportunity to go back to our roots and escape from the current stresses and being indoors. Whether being with the horses or walking outside in the local countryside, we give ourselves the space to safely explore our experiences of life, build awareness in the present moment and find choice and renewed purpose in our life.
During these uncertain times of COVID-19, there is one constant that we can draw upon and that is Mother Nature - our original context and fundamental place of belonging. Having therapy or mindfulness sessions outside in nature has a calming influence on our nervous system and offers an opportunity to go back to our roots and escape from the current stresses and being indoors. Whether being with the horses or walking outside in the local countryside, we give ourselves the space to safely explore our experiences of life, build awareness in the present moment and find choice and renewed purpose in our life.
Thomas Shutte
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Reading RG4
Are you struggling right now and in need of support? Perhaps you are caught in a pattern of unhelpful behavior, feel lost and confused or are looking to make changes in your life but are unsure of what steps to take. If this is the case I can help. I understand what it is like to feel overwhelmed and frustrated by life’s challenges. Sometimes we all need a private space where we can share what is causing us difficulty, gain insight and understanding into our behaviour and feelings and get the support we need to create change in our lives.
Are you struggling right now and in need of support? Perhaps you are caught in a pattern of unhelpful behavior, feel lost and confused or are looking to make changes in your life but are unsure of what steps to take. If this is the case I can help. I understand what it is like to feel overwhelmed and frustrated by life’s challenges. Sometimes we all need a private space where we can share what is causing us difficulty, gain insight and understanding into our behaviour and feelings and get the support we need to create change in our lives.
Chloe Lefroy Counselling
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified
Reading RG4
The idea of wanting or needing emotional support may feel daunting, but the experience of receiving it doesn’t have to be. If this is your first time considering Psychotherapy or Counselling, or you’ve seen a Psychotherapist / Counsellor before, I would like the chance to listen to you. It can feel extremely difficult opening-up to a stranger, particularly at the beginning, but I hope to build your trust in me to make this easier. In return for your bravery and honesty, I can give you confidentiality without judgment.
The idea of wanting or needing emotional support may feel daunting, but the experience of receiving it doesn’t have to be. If this is your first time considering Psychotherapy or Counselling, or you’ve seen a Psychotherapist / Counsellor before, I would like the chance to listen to you. It can feel extremely difficult opening-up to a stranger, particularly at the beginning, but I hope to build your trust in me to make this easier. In return for your bravery and honesty, I can give you confidentiality without judgment.
Jessica Chapman
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Verified
Reading RG4
As a Pluralistic Counsellor, I incorporate the tools and strategies from CBT, Humanistic and Psychodynamic Counselling. Together, these equip me to adapt to any concern or challenge you may wish to bring to sessions. I am qualified to work in all areas of life that can pose challenges or concerns; whether this may be general anxiety, relationship issues, facing significant decision or changes in circumstances, addiction, phobias or feeling generally low or overwhelmed. I am willing to work on any challenge you may be facing.
As a Pluralistic Counsellor, I incorporate the tools and strategies from CBT, Humanistic and Psychodynamic Counselling. Together, these equip me to adapt to any concern or challenge you may wish to bring to sessions. I am qualified to work in all areas of life that can pose challenges or concerns; whether this may be general anxiety, relationship issues, facing significant decision or changes in circumstances, addiction, phobias or feeling generally low or overwhelmed. I am willing to work on any challenge you may be facing.
Christine Boyd
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
Reading RG4
My name is Christine Boyd and I have been a practising counsellor and psychotherapist in the Thames Valley, (Sonning Common) near Reading, RG4 and in Paddington, London W2 for the past twenty years. I am fully committed to providing counselling and psychotherapy in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment.
My name is Christine Boyd and I have been a practising counsellor and psychotherapist in the Thames Valley, (Sonning Common) near Reading, RG4 and in Paddington, London W2 for the past twenty years. I am fully committed to providing counselling and psychotherapy in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment.
Anna Oller
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Reading RG4 (Online Only)
Life can be challenging. I fully understand that. I've been through those hard times and now I would like to support others who would like to feel a bit better. Whether your troubles are related to your personal relationships, your family, or maybe your identity, feeling of not fitting in, I want you to know that you don't have to go through this journey alone. With my own diverse background and experience, I am committed to providing support to clients from a wide range of cultural and linguistic landscapes, as well as those who are neurodiverse, or comes from dysfunctional families.
Life can be challenging. I fully understand that. I've been through those hard times and now I would like to support others who would like to feel a bit better. Whether your troubles are related to your personal relationships, your family, or maybe your identity, feeling of not fitting in, I want you to know that you don't have to go through this journey alone. With my own diverse background and experience, I am committed to providing support to clients from a wide range of cultural and linguistic landscapes, as well as those who are neurodiverse, or comes from dysfunctional families.
Marilyn Soghomonian
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Reading RG4
I offer Professional, Compassionate & Confidential Counselling & Supervision in Reading Berkshire. I work one-to-one with adults over the age of 18. Counselling offers you a unique opportunity to explore your thoughts, feelings and difficulties in a safe and non-judgmental environment where you feel understood and accepted for who you truly are. Working with a counsellor can enable you to resolve internal conflicts that prevent you from being your authentic self and to process any unresolved issues from your past.
I offer Professional, Compassionate & Confidential Counselling & Supervision in Reading Berkshire. I work one-to-one with adults over the age of 18. Counselling offers you a unique opportunity to explore your thoughts, feelings and difficulties in a safe and non-judgmental environment where you feel understood and accepted for who you truly are. Working with a counsellor can enable you to resolve internal conflicts that prevent you from being your authentic self and to process any unresolved issues from your past.
Donna Andrews
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified
Reading RG4 (Online Only)
I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor with a variety of experience to enable me to help my clients through any issues they may have, in an empathetic, non-judgmental way. I work in collaboration with my clients and use an approach whereby everyone is an individual so, so I tailor each session to suit my client's needs arming them with the necessary tools to move forward. I have worked in the mental health environment for over 20 years, so have plenty of experience in many areas.
I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor with a variety of experience to enable me to help my clients through any issues they may have, in an empathetic, non-judgmental way. I work in collaboration with my clients and use an approach whereby everyone is an individual so, so I tailor each session to suit my client's needs arming them with the necessary tools to move forward. I have worked in the mental health environment for over 20 years, so have plenty of experience in many areas.
Debbie Byrne
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Reading RG4
I am passionate about working with people towards a more fulfilling and empowered life. Together we can explore, not what's wrong with you, but what's happened to you. A greater awareness of ourselves can allow a greater compassion for ourselves and enable us to make choices more suited to our real needs. Life can sometimes be difficult through no fault of our own. I aim to create a safe, empathic and non-judgmental environment so you can talk freely and confidentially as we explore these things together each week.
I am passionate about working with people towards a more fulfilling and empowered life. Together we can explore, not what's wrong with you, but what's happened to you. A greater awareness of ourselves can allow a greater compassion for ourselves and enable us to make choices more suited to our real needs. Life can sometimes be difficult through no fault of our own. I aim to create a safe, empathic and non-judgmental environment so you can talk freely and confidentially as we explore these things together each week.
Cathryn Bullimore
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Reading RG4
I specialise in all types of anxiety, especially Health Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) I also have a lot of experience with phobias, social anxiety and low self esteem. I use innovative ways to reduce all forms of anxiety. I understand completely how these disorders can ruin lives and my aim with all clients is to find solutions that allow them to live well again.
I specialise in all types of anxiety, especially Health Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) I also have a lot of experience with phobias, social anxiety and low self esteem. I use innovative ways to reduce all forms of anxiety. I understand completely how these disorders can ruin lives and my aim with all clients is to find solutions that allow them to live well again.
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Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Reading RG4
As a Counsellor and Psychotherapist, my therapeutic aim is to enable you to enhance your life and live more fully. We will work collaboratively to identify the sources of your emotional difficulties. I will help you to gain a deeper insight into your struggle while getting to the root of the problem. I offer short-term and long-term counselling and psychotherapy from my private practice in Caversham, Reading, Berkshire RG4 in-person and online. My practice is easily accessible by car from Slough, Maidenhead, Winsor, and West London via the A404(M) and Newbury via the M4 or by train from Reading Station.
As a Counsellor and Psychotherapist, my therapeutic aim is to enable you to enhance your life and live more fully. We will work collaboratively to identify the sources of your emotional difficulties. I will help you to gain a deeper insight into your struggle while getting to the root of the problem. I offer short-term and long-term counselling and psychotherapy from my private practice in Caversham, Reading, Berkshire RG4 in-person and online. My practice is easily accessible by car from Slough, Maidenhead, Winsor, and West London via the A404(M) and Newbury via the M4 or by train from Reading Station.
Thriving Minds Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Reading RG4
Welcome to Thriving Minds Psychotherapy. We are experienced CBT Psychotherapists and we offer a range of psychological therapeutic approaches. We have worked together for over 20 years within NHS mental health services. We are currently employed in a busy NHS psychology team, delivering both individual, and group psychological therapy.
Welcome to Thriving Minds Psychotherapy. We are experienced CBT Psychotherapists and we offer a range of psychological therapeutic approaches. We have worked together for over 20 years within NHS mental health services. We are currently employed in a busy NHS psychology team, delivering both individual, and group psychological therapy.
Matthew Tinker
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified
Reading RG4
I am an experienced psychotherapist working with adults who seek help with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, relationship and family issues. I believe that everyone has a unique potential for growth. Benefits of therapy can include improved self esteem, reduced stress, more resilience, better decision making, and more enjoyable relationships. Therapy can help you to identify unhelpful patterns that keep you stuck, and make different choices that enhance your life.
I am an experienced psychotherapist working with adults who seek help with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, relationship and family issues. I believe that everyone has a unique potential for growth. Benefits of therapy can include improved self esteem, reduced stress, more resilience, better decision making, and more enjoyable relationships. Therapy can help you to identify unhelpful patterns that keep you stuck, and make different choices that enhance your life.
Gordon Gunnarsen
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Sonning Common RG4
Clients come with diverse problems and needs. What matters to my clients, matters to me. Generally, I have found problems which manifest in current life relationships (romantic, family, work, with services or with ourself) but which originate in our past experiences are those which can be worked on helpfully using the ways I work. A measure of openness to explore other perspectives and to really think about describing issues is very important as is a commitment to think outside sessions about things that may be the causes of distress.
Clients come with diverse problems and needs. What matters to my clients, matters to me. Generally, I have found problems which manifest in current life relationships (romantic, family, work, with services or with ourself) but which originate in our past experiences are those which can be worked on helpfully using the ways I work. A measure of openness to explore other perspectives and to really think about describing issues is very important as is a commitment to think outside sessions about things that may be the causes of distress.
Natasha Sharma
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Reading RG4
I offer a thoughtful and valuing presence, combined with expertise and experience to help you overcome self-doubt, reduced confidence, feeling stuck, and trauma. With over 20 years experience in psychology I support people to create more loving relationships, 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 aim to 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 want to be.
I offer a thoughtful and valuing presence, combined with expertise and experience to help you overcome self-doubt, reduced confidence, feeling stuck, and trauma. With over 20 years experience in psychology I support people to create more loving relationships, 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 aim to 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 want to be.
Kristina Harryman
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Reading RG4
Life experiences can sometimes take you to a place where you feel overwhelmed and confused and may cause anxiety or depression. You could feel ashamed or have no sense of who you are and what you want, making it difficult to form decisions or talk to family and friends. This difficulty could result in a feeling of isolation and loneliness. By talking to a qualified counsellor, someone that is impartial, can offer, you a first step to positive change, along with an increased self-awareness and acceptance of yourself and develop relationships with others.
Life experiences can sometimes take you to a place where you feel overwhelmed and confused and may cause anxiety or depression. You could feel ashamed or have no sense of who you are and what you want, making it difficult to form decisions or talk to family and friends. This difficulty could result in a feeling of isolation and loneliness. By talking to a qualified counsellor, someone that is impartial, can offer, you a first step to positive change, along with an increased self-awareness and acceptance of yourself and develop relationships with others.
Nathalie McClure
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Reading RG4
I am a fully qualified counsellor specialising in relationships issues with couples and individuals e.g.: Communication problems, Arguments, Affairs/betrayals, Loss of sexual desire, Impact of the first child and/or subsequent children, Issues about decision to have another child or not, Commitment issues, Leading parallel lives, Problems with young children and/or teenagers, Step parenting issues, Past relationships, Separating/getting divorced, Fertility issues, Impact of lifecycle events. I am trained in several therapeutic approaches such as systemic, psychodynamic and narrative therapy and use an integrative approach.
I am a fully qualified counsellor specialising in relationships issues with couples and individuals e.g.: Communication problems, Arguments, Affairs/betrayals, Loss of sexual desire, Impact of the first child and/or subsequent children, Issues about decision to have another child or not, Commitment issues, Leading parallel lives, Problems with young children and/or teenagers, Step parenting issues, Past relationships, Separating/getting divorced, Fertility issues, Impact of lifecycle events. I am trained in several therapeutic approaches such as systemic, psychodynamic and narrative therapy and use an integrative approach.
Michele Anne Burden
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
Reading RG4 (Online Only)
I don't have an ideal client as I see each person as unqiue with their own set of issues and needs. I aim to explore with the client the issues they are currently experiencing and then would aim to facilitate the client to identify their needs and then explore how to establish realistic expectations of themselves and others. When we have done this I would help the client to establish their own goals and identify ways to achieve this. I would employ a variety of methods to do this based on the individual's needs so we may focus on understanding the past and its impact on the present or we may focus on the here and now issues.
I don't have an ideal client as I see each person as unqiue with their own set of issues and needs. I aim to explore with the client the issues they are currently experiencing and then would aim to facilitate the client to identify their needs and then explore how to establish realistic expectations of themselves and others. When we have done this I would help the client to establish their own goals and identify ways to achieve this. I would employ a variety of methods to do this based on the individual's needs so we may focus on understanding the past and its impact on the present or we may focus on the here and now issues.
Timothy Allsop
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Reading RG4
Perhaps you feel anxious or low but don't know why. Perhaps you feel like you are stuck in your life? Or you feel broken by a relationship? Or that you don’t have control over your life? My approach is focused around the belief that with support people can grow, change and move through life's challenges. I have worked with many different clients on a variety of issues and have particular experience working with anxiety, depression, sexuality, gender, relationship & work issues. I have also supported clients who are experiencing bereavement, living with HIV, and helping people through change. I offer a warm and reflective space.
Perhaps you feel anxious or low but don't know why. Perhaps you feel like you are stuck in your life? Or you feel broken by a relationship? Or that you don’t have control over your life? My approach is focused around the belief that with support people can grow, change and move through life's challenges. I have worked with many different clients on a variety of issues and have particular experience working with anxiety, depression, sexuality, gender, relationship & work issues. I have also supported clients who are experiencing bereavement, living with HIV, and helping people through change. I offer a warm and reflective space.
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What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
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What type of therapy is right for me?
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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.