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Stuart Ralph
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Guildford GU1
Waitlist for new clients
I work integratively, drawing on attachment theory, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) including ERP, humanistic counselling, compassion-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and sandplay therapy.
I work with clients from 4 years up to 25. I see a wide range of challenges including OCD, anxiety, depression, grief, school refusal, identity, mood, and peer problems. I have a special interest in OCD, having run a podcast for the last 7 years (5m downloads), and received the International OCD Foundation hero award in 2018. Childhood, adolescence and young adulthood can come with many challenges and difficulties, I offer a safe, empathic and compassionate approach to my clients, while providing evidence based solutions to their problems. I work in private practice, and as co-founder of The Integrative Centre for OCD Therapy.
I work integratively, drawing on attachment theory, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) including ERP, humanistic counselling, compassion-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and sandplay therapy.
I work with clients from 4 years up to 25. I see a wide range of challenges including OCD, anxiety, depression, grief, school refusal, identity, mood, and peer problems. I have a special interest in OCD, having run a podcast for the last 7 years (5m downloads), and received the International OCD Foundation hero award in 2018. Childhood, adolescence and young adulthood can come with many challenges and difficulties, I offer a safe, empathic and compassionate approach to my clients, while providing evidence based solutions to their problems. I work in private practice, and as co-founder of The Integrative Centre for OCD Therapy.
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Jeau Therapy (Austim/ADHD specialist)
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Guildford GU1
Im a neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ affirming therapist. Struggles with anxiety, depression, trauma, overwhelm & relationship problems? My therapy room is a place where clients can unmask and be their authentic selves, and Autistic/ADHD clients can stim freely without judgment.I work with all neurotypes but my experience and training has enabled me to work effectively with neurodivergent clients,(ASD/ADHD) I am aware of sensory overload, overstimulation and autistic burnout and for those struggling with eye contact my rooms can easily be adapted to suit clients needs. I also have additional qualifications in Child Sexual Abuse and Shame
Im a neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ affirming therapist. Struggles with anxiety, depression, trauma, overwhelm & relationship problems? My therapy room is a place where clients can unmask and be their authentic selves, and Autistic/ADHD clients can stim freely without judgment.I work with all neurotypes but my experience and training has enabled me to work effectively with neurodivergent clients,(ASD/ADHD) I am aware of sensory overload, overstimulation and autistic burnout and for those struggling with eye contact my rooms can easily be adapted to suit clients needs. I also have additional qualifications in Child Sexual Abuse and Shame
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Lisa Marie Charter
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guildford GU1  (Online Only)
My journey into counselling began as a personal quest for healing . Through that journey, I discovered a profound passion for supporting others to navigate their own paths towards healing and resilience. In my practice, I offer a safe , supportive space where trauma survivors can explore their experiences, express their emotions, and embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. With empathy and understanding, I walk alongside my clients as they work through the complexities of trauma, offering support, guidance, and evidence-based techniques to facilitate healing and growth.
My journey into counselling began as a personal quest for healing . Through that journey, I discovered a profound passion for supporting others to navigate their own paths towards healing and resilience. In my practice, I offer a safe , supportive space where trauma survivors can explore their experiences, express their emotions, and embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. With empathy and understanding, I walk alongside my clients as they work through the complexities of trauma, offering support, guidance, and evidence-based techniques to facilitate healing and growth.
01483 617650 View 01483 617650
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The Practice
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Guildford GU1
We can all have difficulties in everyday life and encounter problems that we simply find hard to cope with alone. You may feel worried, anxious, low, confused, isolated or may be experience difficulties in relationships. You may be suffering from feelings of low self esteem or low self confidence. You may have been diagnosed with anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, or maybe you are just feeling sad. When these feelings and thoughts persist and become overwhelming it may be difficult to know which way to turn.
We can all have difficulties in everyday life and encounter problems that we simply find hard to cope with alone. You may feel worried, anxious, low, confused, isolated or may be experience difficulties in relationships. You may be suffering from feelings of low self esteem or low self confidence. You may have been diagnosed with anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, or maybe you are just feeling sad. When these feelings and thoughts persist and become overwhelming it may be difficult to know which way to turn.
07480 486415 View 07480 486415
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Jo Evans
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Guildford GU4
Hello and thank-you for viewing my profile. Are you feeling anxious, sad, depressed or frustrated with life? Are you struggling with marital difficulties, relational conflicts or stresses at work? Are you looking for a trusting person to talk about your troubles? I am here to listen, to journey with you through your difficulties; by offering a safe, trusting and confidential space to share your thoughts and feelings; to help you understand your difficulties, how to cope and manage life better.
Hello and thank-you for viewing my profile. Are you feeling anxious, sad, depressed or frustrated with life? Are you struggling with marital difficulties, relational conflicts or stresses at work? Are you looking for a trusting person to talk about your troubles? I am here to listen, to journey with you through your difficulties; by offering a safe, trusting and confidential space to share your thoughts and feelings; to help you understand your difficulties, how to cope and manage life better.
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Maria Midson
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Guildford GU2
Hello, my name is Maria and I'm an experienced, professional BACP counsellor. I recognise you've taken a bold step to reach out for help and it can be daunting to find a therapist who you can trust and connect with. Being sensitive, curious, non judgemental, along with a sense of humour enables my clients to feel safe, to be open and vulnerable with themselves and others. Perhaps your experiencing difficulties with life, relationships or work and cope by keeping busy, numbing yourself or avoiding your thoughts and feelings. These strategies may leave you feeling anxious, stressed, lonely or depressed if not dealt with.
Hello, my name is Maria and I'm an experienced, professional BACP counsellor. I recognise you've taken a bold step to reach out for help and it can be daunting to find a therapist who you can trust and connect with. Being sensitive, curious, non judgemental, along with a sense of humour enables my clients to feel safe, to be open and vulnerable with themselves and others. Perhaps your experiencing difficulties with life, relationships or work and cope by keeping busy, numbing yourself or avoiding your thoughts and feelings. These strategies may leave you feeling anxious, stressed, lonely or depressed if not dealt with.
07723 494704 View 07723 494704
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Promis Clinics
Verified Verified
Guildford GU1
We offer intensive residential treatment with 24-hour nursing and medical care alongside psychological, psychotherapeutic and psychiatric services all within a caring and stylish homely environment.
We offer intensive residential treatment with 24-hour nursing and medical care alongside psychological, psychotherapeutic and psychiatric services all within a caring and stylish homely environment.
020 3958 4322 View 020 3958 4322
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Bridget McConnell
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guildford GU1
I am an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist. I adopt an integrated counselling approach which means I use a blend of theories and strategies holistically depending on your needs. My approach considers all aspects of your experience: thoughts, emotions, physical (somatic) and energetic aspects of your life. I offer an empathic and supportive relationship alongside the deeper work that helps identify the root cause of your difficulties. I use a variety of psychotherapeutic and creative interventions that enable you to explore and discover more fulfilling ways of being.
I am an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist. I adopt an integrated counselling approach which means I use a blend of theories and strategies holistically depending on your needs. My approach considers all aspects of your experience: thoughts, emotions, physical (somatic) and energetic aspects of your life. I offer an empathic and supportive relationship alongside the deeper work that helps identify the root cause of your difficulties. I use a variety of psychotherapeutic and creative interventions that enable you to explore and discover more fulfilling ways of being.
07480 537001 View 07480 537001
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Judith Jacobs
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Guildford GU1
I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor with experience working with adults and 11-18 year olds. My approach is non-clinical as I want to provide a space where you can be yourself, feel relaxed, and explore you're issues with me in ways you find the most helpful. My approach is very much 'one size does NOT fit all' so you will lead our sessions in ways you find beneficial and I will offer you a variety of techniques and tools which we can work with together towards your goal(s).
I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor with experience working with adults and 11-18 year olds. My approach is non-clinical as I want to provide a space where you can be yourself, feel relaxed, and explore you're issues with me in ways you find the most helpful. My approach is very much 'one size does NOT fit all' so you will lead our sessions in ways you find beneficial and I will offer you a variety of techniques and tools which we can work with together towards your goal(s).
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Hamsa Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Guildford GU2
I offer secular and Islamic counselling to females, aiming to help you find your inner strength and to gain assurance, awareness and contentment, providing you with peace of mind and heart. Counselling allows you to discuss your problems and any difficult feelings you encounter in a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental environment. Counselling is a process you seek when you want to change something in your life or when you simply want to explore your thoughts and feelings in more depth.
I offer secular and Islamic counselling to females, aiming to help you find your inner strength and to gain assurance, awareness and contentment, providing you with peace of mind and heart. Counselling allows you to discuss your problems and any difficult feelings you encounter in a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental environment. Counselling is a process you seek when you want to change something in your life or when you simply want to explore your thoughts and feelings in more depth.
01895 547619 View 01895 547619
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Laura Cawson
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Guildford GU1
I am aware that many people communicate on a very superficial level, frightened they may be judged, won’t be liked, or don’t fit in. I fully believe we all deserve to be the best version of ourselves that we can be. By talking with me, I hope you will discover your full and true potential, which may enable you to make healthier choices and create positive changes. I am passionate about my work and consider it both a responsibility and a privilege to be actively engaged in my client’s exploration of their life and I offer you my full commitment and dedication
I am aware that many people communicate on a very superficial level, frightened they may be judged, won’t be liked, or don’t fit in. I fully believe we all deserve to be the best version of ourselves that we can be. By talking with me, I hope you will discover your full and true potential, which may enable you to make healthier choices and create positive changes. I am passionate about my work and consider it both a responsibility and a privilege to be actively engaged in my client’s exploration of their life and I offer you my full commitment and dedication
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Dr Eliza K Margrove
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP
Verified Verified
Guildford GU1
Feeling low, exhausted or overwhelmed? Do you feel unaccepted, alone or judged? Do you want help moving forward? Do you want to be guided by an anxiety specialist?
Feeling low, exhausted or overwhelmed? Do you feel unaccepted, alone or judged? Do you want help moving forward? Do you want to be guided by an anxiety specialist?
01795 500718 View 01795 500718
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Donna Neale
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guildford GU2
I work with adults and young people from age 11 - aiming to provide a walm welcoming environment to explore any of life's challenges. We all have moments where we need additional support, I can offer compassionate and empathetic understanding of the distress you may be experiencing, I can help you with depression, anxiety, anger, social anxiety, ODC symptoms, low self-esteem or just support you through a challenging time.
I work with adults and young people from age 11 - aiming to provide a walm welcoming environment to explore any of life's challenges. We all have moments where we need additional support, I can offer compassionate and empathetic understanding of the distress you may be experiencing, I can help you with depression, anxiety, anger, social anxiety, ODC symptoms, low self-esteem or just support you through a challenging time.
01252 414959 View 01252 414959
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Westray Psychotherapy and Counselling
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Guildford GU1  (Online Only)
Modern living can be hard and while we hope that we will be able to cope if we’re feeling low, anxious or distressed; sometimes coping just isn’t enough. Counselling and Psychotherapy can help you find structure and stability when things feel chaotic. It can help when it feels like no one around you understands what it’s like to be you; when the way you feel makes no sense; or if you no longer feel that you're in control.
Modern living can be hard and while we hope that we will be able to cope if we’re feeling low, anxious or distressed; sometimes coping just isn’t enough. Counselling and Psychotherapy can help you find structure and stability when things feel chaotic. It can help when it feels like no one around you understands what it’s like to be you; when the way you feel makes no sense; or if you no longer feel that you're in control.
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Jeni Gill
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Guildford GU1
Hello I’m Jeni. As an experienced Dramatherapist I have found that when things are too hard to talk about initially, creativity can help us to express and process and then release what no longer serves us. My private practice allows me to work online with adults, and young people, and in a Primary school with a specialist speech and language unit. I have also worked in numerous Secondary schools. I have experience in working with anxiety, low self esteem, pre and post bereavement, fostering and adoption (life story work) neurodiversity and survivors of sexual assault
Hello I’m Jeni. As an experienced Dramatherapist I have found that when things are too hard to talk about initially, creativity can help us to express and process and then release what no longer serves us. My private practice allows me to work online with adults, and young people, and in a Primary school with a specialist speech and language unit. I have also worked in numerous Secondary schools. I have experience in working with anxiety, low self esteem, pre and post bereavement, fostering and adoption (life story work) neurodiversity and survivors of sexual assault
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Katrina Allen
Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred
Verified Verified
Guildford GU28
Are you experiencing Sexual well-being or Relationship issues, or being affected or worried by a Sex Addiction? It can be difficult to seek comfort and support from family & friends regarding issues like these & the fact that you are reading this means you've made a big positive step in recognising you'd like support. With 20 years of experience, I understand that care for my client is the key to successful therapy and I guarantee that I'll always put you & all aspects of your well-being at the forefront of all we do together. Our engagement will be totally confidential, non-judgmental and most of all focused on your betterment
Are you experiencing Sexual well-being or Relationship issues, or being affected or worried by a Sex Addiction? It can be difficult to seek comfort and support from family & friends regarding issues like these & the fact that you are reading this means you've made a big positive step in recognising you'd like support. With 20 years of experience, I understand that care for my client is the key to successful therapy and I guarantee that I'll always put you & all aspects of your well-being at the forefront of all we do together. Our engagement will be totally confidential, non-judgmental and most of all focused on your betterment
01302 490952 View 01302 490952

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Alexandra Butler
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woking GU21
Waitlist for new clients
Hello. As a highly experienced therapist with 20 years’ experience of working with children, adolescents, and families, I appreciate the challenges life can bring. I am a qualified systemic family psychotherapist and drama therapist, with many other trainings to enhance what I can offer you. Therapy can be an opportunity to explore, manage and move on from difficult feelings and experiences. My aim is to provide you with a safe and confidential space to manage your feelings in a non-judgmental environment.
Hello. As a highly experienced therapist with 20 years’ experience of working with children, adolescents, and families, I appreciate the challenges life can bring. I am a qualified systemic family psychotherapist and drama therapist, with many other trainings to enhance what I can offer you. Therapy can be an opportunity to explore, manage and move on from difficult feelings and experiences. My aim is to provide you with a safe and confidential space to manage your feelings in a non-judgmental environment.
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Photo of Charlotte Cwajna, Counsellor in Guildford, England
Charlotte Cwajna
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Farnham GU9
Hello. I offer individual counselling, and couple counselling, face-to-face and online. I believe change comes from within and I will help you to work through and process the issues facing you. Are you are feeling confused, angry, worried, anxious, scared, lonely, depressed? Are you having difficulties in your relationships? Talking through what is troubling you, can bring a sense of relief. I provide a supportive, calm, and non judgemental space, where you will feel listened to and heard
Hello. I offer individual counselling, and couple counselling, face-to-face and online. I believe change comes from within and I will help you to work through and process the issues facing you. Are you are feeling confused, angry, worried, anxious, scared, lonely, depressed? Are you having difficulties in your relationships? Talking through what is troubling you, can bring a sense of relief. I provide a supportive, calm, and non judgemental space, where you will feel listened to and heard
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Photo of Charlotte Scholey, Psychotherapist in Guildford, England
Charlotte Scholey
Psychotherapist, MA, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Farnham GU9
Therapy is a very unique journey, not one person's experience is the same as another's. I offer a gentle and friendly space which allows the co-creation of an environment that can support individual goals. I believe the therapeutic journey is something that we create together. There is not a "one size that fits all" or one method that works for every person. It is important that the therapy is tailored and beneficial to you as an individual. It can be really challenging to even reach out or look for support, I offer a free consultation call with all enquiries, please feel free to drop me an email to organise yours.
Therapy is a very unique journey, not one person's experience is the same as another's. I offer a gentle and friendly space which allows the co-creation of an environment that can support individual goals. I believe the therapeutic journey is something that we create together. There is not a "one size that fits all" or one method that works for every person. It is important that the therapy is tailored and beneficial to you as an individual. It can be really challenging to even reach out or look for support, I offer a free consultation call with all enquiries, please feel free to drop me an email to organise yours.
020 3818 1053 View 020 3818 1053
Photo of Maria Lonergan Counselling, Counsellor in Guildford, England
Maria Lonergan Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Cobham KT11
I have been in private practice for over 10 years. I gained extensive experience working in various setting such as Rape and Sexual Abuse centre in Guildford, GP surgery and a Drug and Alcohol charity. Working in these settings increased my knowledge and understanding with working with a variety of mental health issues around trauma, depression, anxiety and addictions. I have a particular interest in working with abuse (childhood, emotional and physical) and issues around relationship difficulties particularly toxic relationships. I offer both long and short term therapy depending on your specific needs.
I have been in private practice for over 10 years. I gained extensive experience working in various setting such as Rape and Sexual Abuse centre in Guildford, GP surgery and a Drug and Alcohol charity. Working in these settings increased my knowledge and understanding with working with a variety of mental health issues around trauma, depression, anxiety and addictions. I have a particular interest in working with abuse (childhood, emotional and physical) and issues around relationship difficulties particularly toxic relationships. I offer both long and short term therapy depending on your specific needs.
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Sandplay Counsellors

What problems are best treated with sandplay therapy?

Research has examined this therapy’s utility in young people and found positive results. It has been shown to be useful for those who suffer from autism, attention deficit disorder, anxiety, and or aggressive behaviour. Children who have suffered abuse, neglect, or trauma have also seen improvement through this therapy. Abused children are often fearful and anxious about their safety, making verbal communication more difficult.

Is sandplay therapy suitable for children and teenagers?

Children and adolescents are good candidates for sandplay therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts, let alone the emotions they are experiencing. Through this play therapy, they will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.

Is sandplay suitable for adults?

This type of therapy can be useful for adults who have difficulties expressing themselves. People who have suffered neurological changes after a brain injury or because of a traumatic event might be good candidates for this therapy. In fact, anything that has had an effect on the brain, such as substance abuse, can make non-verbal sandplay a valuable option.

Does sandplay therapy work?

There have been studies on the effectiveness of sandplay therapy, and it appears to improve difficult behaviours in children. It may also enhance self-esteem and lessen feelings of physical anxiety as well as hypersensitivity. This type of therapy is based on non-verbal communication and may feel less threatening to the individual.