Armed Forces Counselling in Aberdeen
Hello, My name's Julia. I am a person centred therapist; couselling psychologist, couple’s counsellor and trauma specialist. I trained at the University of East Anglia in 2000 and have worked as a therapist, trainer and supervisor in the UK and overseas. I re-trained at the University of Leiden as a psychologist. For 15 years I was in private practice in the Netherlands and also worked on for a number of international organisations supporting victims of war crimes. Since returning to the UK I have been working as a couple’s couples counsellor with the relationship specialists Relate; at a rape crisis centre and in private practice.
Hello, My name's Julia. I am a person centred therapist; couselling psychologist, couple’s counsellor and trauma specialist. I trained at the University of East Anglia in 2000 and have worked as a therapist, trainer and supervisor in the UK and overseas. I re-trained at the University of Leiden as a psychologist. For 15 years I was in private practice in the Netherlands and also worked on for a number of international organisations supporting victims of war crimes. Since returning to the UK I have been working as a couple’s couples counsellor with the relationship specialists Relate; at a rape crisis centre and in private practice.
For anxiety and mood problems we can work together for your recovery. Only evidenced approaches are used so that you can be assured that you are doing the right thing. You are important, and so is your recovery. I have been working successfully in mental health recovery for a number of years, including the teaching and training of other therapists. We begin by having a shared understanding of your problem. We work together using techniques that are demonstrated to be successful. Therapy can be either face-to-face or virtual. it's time to make the right move. it's time to move on, and we can do it! The Future Belongs to You.
For anxiety and mood problems we can work together for your recovery. Only evidenced approaches are used so that you can be assured that you are doing the right thing. You are important, and so is your recovery. I have been working successfully in mental health recovery for a number of years, including the teaching and training of other therapists. We begin by having a shared understanding of your problem. We work together using techniques that are demonstrated to be successful. Therapy can be either face-to-face or virtual. it's time to make the right move. it's time to move on, and we can do it! The Future Belongs to You.
As a highly experienced counsellor, my ideal client is someone seeking to navigate life's complexities, often they are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges and crave a safe space to explore emotions and gain clarity on their circumstances. Their primary goals will include improving mental & emotional well-being, building resilience, and developing healthier connections with themselves and others. Ultimately, they want to uncover their inner strengths, restore a sense of balance, and cultivate a more fulfilling life, driven by the desire for personal growth and lasting happiness.
As a highly experienced counsellor, my ideal client is someone seeking to navigate life's complexities, often they are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges and crave a safe space to explore emotions and gain clarity on their circumstances. Their primary goals will include improving mental & emotional well-being, building resilience, and developing healthier connections with themselves and others. Ultimately, they want to uncover their inner strengths, restore a sense of balance, and cultivate a more fulfilling life, driven by the desire for personal growth and lasting happiness.
I work with adults of all ages and genders who feel stuck despite years of self-help or therapy. Many appear successful on the outside while privately struggling with the lasting effects of childhood trauma, complex PTSD (CPTSD), anxiety, low self-worth, people-pleasing, perfectionism, burnout, or relationship difficulties. Together, we explore not just what is happening, but why. By understanding the survival patterns behind these struggles, clients gain clarity, heal emotional wounds, and create lasting change.
I work with adults of all ages and genders who feel stuck despite years of self-help or therapy. Many appear successful on the outside while privately struggling with the lasting effects of childhood trauma, complex PTSD (CPTSD), anxiety, low self-worth, people-pleasing, perfectionism, burnout, or relationship difficulties. Together, we explore not just what is happening, but why. By understanding the survival patterns behind these struggles, clients gain clarity, heal emotional wounds, and create lasting change.
What if. Two words that send your mind down a well-worn path. Words and images that pop into your head at any moment and no matter how hard you try to push it away you find yourself stuck; thinking, feeling and doing the same thing over and over. Maybe it’s reliving the past, maybe it’s worrying about the future, or feeling you need to do something right now or something bad will happen. “What if” is hard to live with. But when your mind is stuck in the “what if’s” your brain is telling you there is something you need to figure out, something you need to rebalance.
What if. Two words that send your mind down a well-worn path. Words and images that pop into your head at any moment and no matter how hard you try to push it away you find yourself stuck; thinking, feeling and doing the same thing over and over. Maybe it’s reliving the past, maybe it’s worrying about the future, or feeling you need to do something right now or something bad will happen. “What if” is hard to live with. But when your mind is stuck in the “what if’s” your brain is telling you there is something you need to figure out, something you need to rebalance.
I am a neurodiversity-affirming clinical psychologist and gender specialist. I work collaboratively with people who wish to gain a better understanding of their identity. I encourage people to understand these differences, learn to embrace them, and move forward from “stuck” places. Such experiences may include neurodivergence, gender differences, diagnosable mental health problems, interpersonal difficulties or existential crises. Therapy will help you process your distress and build the skills to manage these difficulties so that you can live a fuller, happier life.
I am a neurodiversity-affirming clinical psychologist and gender specialist. I work collaboratively with people who wish to gain a better understanding of their identity. I encourage people to understand these differences, learn to embrace them, and move forward from “stuck” places. Such experiences may include neurodivergence, gender differences, diagnosable mental health problems, interpersonal difficulties or existential crises. Therapy will help you process your distress and build the skills to manage these difficulties so that you can live a fuller, happier life.
Do you often feel a sense of guilt or shame around food? Do thoughts of food become intrusive or overwhelming? Are you often binging or eating until you feel uncomfortable or sick? Perhaps you are fixated on 'healthy' or 'clean' eating? Maybe you 'purge' by excessively exercising, restricting, making yourself sick, using laxatives, or have a history of yo-yo dieting? Perhaps you avoid whole food groups and are often called a 'fussy' or 'picky' eater? Or a combination of any of the above? It sounds like you are struggling with an Eating Disorder!
Do you often feel a sense of guilt or shame around food? Do thoughts of food become intrusive or overwhelming? Are you often binging or eating until you feel uncomfortable or sick? Perhaps you are fixated on 'healthy' or 'clean' eating? Maybe you 'purge' by excessively exercising, restricting, making yourself sick, using laxatives, or have a history of yo-yo dieting? Perhaps you avoid whole food groups and are often called a 'fussy' or 'picky' eater? Or a combination of any of the above? It sounds like you are struggling with an Eating Disorder!
I am an Accredited EMDR Consultant and CBT Supervisor. I am an Award Winning therapist who is qualified & Accredited for both EMDR & CBT. I have been published in scientific journals, my work has featured on the BBC news and I have lectured at a National level. My name is Ieuan Hopper and I pride myself in providing a caring and efficient Psychological service with CBT or EMDR. Treatment can be in person or via the internet, so wherever you are in the UK or the world you can access quality Psychological therapy with me.
I am an Accredited EMDR Consultant and CBT Supervisor. I am an Award Winning therapist who is qualified & Accredited for both EMDR & CBT. I have been published in scientific journals, my work has featured on the BBC news and I have lectured at a National level. My name is Ieuan Hopper and I pride myself in providing a caring and efficient Psychological service with CBT or EMDR. Treatment can be in person or via the internet, so wherever you are in the UK or the world you can access quality Psychological therapy with me.
I’m an experienced and Accredited Therapist with a specific focus in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I have also recovered from OCD myself.
Additionally, I have significant experience treating Anxiety, Addictions and Traumatic Stress.
I use a range of effective approaches to help treat these difficulties. I believe that everyone deserves to be heard and supported. Together, we can navigate your challenges, and develop effective strategies that empower you toward lasting change. You can be free from your problems.
I look forward to working with you on this journey.
I’m an experienced and Accredited Therapist with a specific focus in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I have also recovered from OCD myself.
Additionally, I have significant experience treating Anxiety, Addictions and Traumatic Stress.
I use a range of effective approaches to help treat these difficulties. I believe that everyone deserves to be heard and supported. Together, we can navigate your challenges, and develop effective strategies that empower you toward lasting change. You can be free from your problems.
I look forward to working with you on this journey.
Sometimes we experience changes or traumas that leave us struggling with the pressures of life, relationships, work, or studies. This can affect our self-esteem, our sense of identity, and our ability to cope. This can become overwhelming and may lead us to unhelpful or harmful thoughts and behaviours. With help, we can overcome our difficulties and learn to manage our emotions more effectively. With compassion, empathy, respect, and a safe space, we feel heard, considered, and valued. By understanding our thoughts and behaviours we can feel empowered to make positive changes that can lead us to fuller and more enjoyable lives.
Sometimes we experience changes or traumas that leave us struggling with the pressures of life, relationships, work, or studies. This can affect our self-esteem, our sense of identity, and our ability to cope. This can become overwhelming and may lead us to unhelpful or harmful thoughts and behaviours. With help, we can overcome our difficulties and learn to manage our emotions more effectively. With compassion, empathy, respect, and a safe space, we feel heard, considered, and valued. By understanding our thoughts and behaviours we can feel empowered to make positive changes that can lead us to fuller and more enjoyable lives.
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Are you struggling to balance a various life roles with your personal needs? I work with individuals and couples in the UK and internationally who feel disconnected from their purpose. Clients often come to me feeling stuck, overwhelmed by expectations, and wrestling with stress or emptiness. Together, we’ll explore the underlying causes of these feelings, move beyond the pressure to "just tough it out," and help you reclaim your authentic narrative. Insight tells us that motivation rarely arrives on its own; it is the act of stepping forward that creates the momentum for change.
Are you struggling to balance a various life roles with your personal needs? I work with individuals and couples in the UK and internationally who feel disconnected from their purpose. Clients often come to me feeling stuck, overwhelmed by expectations, and wrestling with stress or emptiness. Together, we’ll explore the underlying causes of these feelings, move beyond the pressure to "just tough it out," and help you reclaim your authentic narrative. Insight tells us that motivation rarely arrives on its own; it is the act of stepping forward that creates the momentum for change.
We are a multi-award winning psychological therapies clinic based in Cobham offering fast and effective, evidence-based treatment to support people of all ages and with a variety of mental health difficulties. Our team consists of clinical and counselling psychologists, psychotherapists, an ADHD coach and family therapy. Our beautiful clinic rooms offer a tranquil setting for your sessions. We know the value of the therapeutic relationship and think that it is vital to find a therapist you 'click' with. Our team are personable, warm and empathetic which has helped many people overcome the difficulties holding them back in life.
We are a multi-award winning psychological therapies clinic based in Cobham offering fast and effective, evidence-based treatment to support people of all ages and with a variety of mental health difficulties. Our team consists of clinical and counselling psychologists, psychotherapists, an ADHD coach and family therapy. Our beautiful clinic rooms offer a tranquil setting for your sessions. We know the value of the therapeutic relationship and think that it is vital to find a therapist you 'click' with. Our team are personable, warm and empathetic which has helped many people overcome the difficulties holding them back in life.
As a COSCA Accredited person-centred counsellor I provide a place of safety and confidentiality where you can discuss openly what is troubling you, a place where you’ll be listened to. It may be that you are stressed, angry, frustrated, anxious, depressed, feeling lost or simply stuck, not sure what to do or how to express how you feel. Maybe you have suffered a loss or a bereavement and need help to find your way of moving on. I will be accepting and non-judgemental of what you have to say and work with you to help you find your answer.
As a COSCA Accredited person-centred counsellor I provide a place of safety and confidentiality where you can discuss openly what is troubling you, a place where you’ll be listened to. It may be that you are stressed, angry, frustrated, anxious, depressed, feeling lost or simply stuck, not sure what to do or how to express how you feel. Maybe you have suffered a loss or a bereavement and need help to find your way of moving on. I will be accepting and non-judgemental of what you have to say and work with you to help you find your answer.
My own life experience in the aviation and armed forces means I understand what it’s like to move often, adapt to new places and navigate questions of identity and belonging.
Hi, I'm Undra. You may be here because something in your life feels heavy, confusing, or simply in need of space. I offer a warm, calm, and non‑judgmental space where you can talk openly and explore whatever feels important to you, at your own pace.
My approach is gentle and person‑centred. I believe that when you feel truly heard and understood, you can begin to make sense of your experiences and reconnect with what feels right for you. I walk alongside you as you explore your thoughts, feelings, and the parts of your story that matter most.
My own life experience in the aviation and armed forces means I understand what it’s like to move often, adapt to new places and navigate questions of identity and belonging.
Hi, I'm Undra. You may be here because something in your life feels heavy, confusing, or simply in need of space. I offer a warm, calm, and non‑judgmental space where you can talk openly and explore whatever feels important to you, at your own pace.
My approach is gentle and person‑centred. I believe that when you feel truly heard and understood, you can begin to make sense of your experiences and reconnect with what feels right for you. I walk alongside you as you explore your thoughts, feelings, and the parts of your story that matter most.
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Additionally, I have specialist training and experience in working with baby loss, survivors of childhood sexual abuse and the armed forces community.
My name is Joanne and I am a fully qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Group Work Therapist. I offer a range of services including online counselling, online CBT and telephone counselling to help you on your journey to mental wellness. I am a skilled, warm and empathetic practitioner with a keen interest in personal development in the field of CBT and all modalities of psychotherapy. I pride myself on the relationships I build with my clients which forms the basis of the work we are able to achieve together.
Additionally, I have specialist training and experience in working with baby loss, survivors of childhood sexual abuse and the armed forces community.
My name is Joanne and I am a fully qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Group Work Therapist. I offer a range of services including online counselling, online CBT and telephone counselling to help you on your journey to mental wellness. I am a skilled, warm and empathetic practitioner with a keen interest in personal development in the field of CBT and all modalities of psychotherapy. I pride myself on the relationships I build with my clients which forms the basis of the work we are able to achieve together.
I work with adults and young people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, stress, social anxiety, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling with the impact of difficult experiences. Using CBT and EMDR, I help clients identify unhelpful patterns, process distressing memories, build resilience, and develop practical tools to navigate life's challenges with greater confidence.
I work with adults and young people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, stress, social anxiety, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling with the impact of difficult experiences. Using CBT and EMDR, I help clients identify unhelpful patterns, process distressing memories, build resilience, and develop practical tools to navigate life's challenges with greater confidence.
Discover Your Wholeness!
You've taken the bravest of step to creating more balance, confidence and authenticity in your life. The step to becoming the best version of yourself that you desire.
Are you Highly sensitive, experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, problem relationships. Need to heal from trauma, overcome fear, guilt/shame, cultivate better relationships, set boundaries, achieve inner peace, and gain emotional stability?
You’ve come to the right place.
At The Practice, you are empowered to break free from limiting emotions/beliefs and tap into your inner potential to achieve your personal/professional goals.
Discover Your Wholeness!
You've taken the bravest of step to creating more balance, confidence and authenticity in your life. The step to becoming the best version of yourself that you desire.
Are you Highly sensitive, experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, problem relationships. Need to heal from trauma, overcome fear, guilt/shame, cultivate better relationships, set boundaries, achieve inner peace, and gain emotional stability?
You’ve come to the right place.
At The Practice, you are empowered to break free from limiting emotions/beliefs and tap into your inner potential to achieve your personal/professional goals.
As a Registered Counsellor & Therapist I am here for you, to help you transform your relationship within your world, whether that be with people in general, work colleagues, your partner or your parents. I can help with anxiety and traumas, big or small and those in between. As a trained EMDR Consultant I work with children and adults. If you're not sure where your issues stem from, I will help you locate it and transform it or we instead focus on the present. I will work with you to find your optimum. I am in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Online.
As a Registered Counsellor & Therapist I am here for you, to help you transform your relationship within your world, whether that be with people in general, work colleagues, your partner or your parents. I can help with anxiety and traumas, big or small and those in between. As a trained EMDR Consultant I work with children and adults. If you're not sure where your issues stem from, I will help you locate it and transform it or we instead focus on the present. I will work with you to find your optimum. I am in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Online.
If you are suffering from anxiety - depression/low mood - stress - anger problems - panic attacks - phobias - low self-esteem - self-harming - eating disorders - post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD, including military) - addiction (all kinds) - obsessions (OCD) - sleep problems - relationship problems, I can help.
As a Human Givens therapist I provide safe, reliable and practical help for emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties. Using the best evidence based psychological knowledge about resolving such difficulties, I can help you move on with your life to be how you want to be.
If you are suffering from anxiety - depression/low mood - stress - anger problems - panic attacks - phobias - low self-esteem - self-harming - eating disorders - post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD, including military) - addiction (all kinds) - obsessions (OCD) - sleep problems - relationship problems, I can help.
As a Human Givens therapist I provide safe, reliable and practical help for emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties. Using the best evidence based psychological knowledge about resolving such difficulties, I can help you move on with your life to be how you want to be.
I am a trauma and neuro diversity / divergence specialist, so I typically work with people with Adverse Childhood Experience, Complex trauma, Abuse / violence / sexual trauma, Military trauma (I've signed OS Act & am ex TA), and divergent neurology including ASD, ADHD, dyslexia.
My clients have experienced trauma, neglect, abuse or Adverse Childhood Experiences. Main specialism: Complex Trauma (C-PTSD) & disassociation, depression, NEAD, anxiety, OCD, eating & mood disorders, flashbacks, relationships. Many have multiple diagnosis, underpinned by trauma or emotional "lack". Many have ADHD or ASD. Welcome: students, LGB & poly, ex forces, domestic violence survivors. Specialist post grad certifications include; Trauma, Grief, Anxiety, Depression, ASD, ADHD, Mood Disorders & Integrative Therapy. Many have had therapy before & now want specialist help. I support LGB & Kink.
I am a trauma and neuro diversity / divergence specialist, so I typically work with people with Adverse Childhood Experience, Complex trauma, Abuse / violence / sexual trauma, Military trauma (I've signed OS Act & am ex TA), and divergent neurology including ASD, ADHD, dyslexia.
My clients have experienced trauma, neglect, abuse or Adverse Childhood Experiences. Main specialism: Complex Trauma (C-PTSD) & disassociation, depression, NEAD, anxiety, OCD, eating & mood disorders, flashbacks, relationships. Many have multiple diagnosis, underpinned by trauma or emotional "lack". Many have ADHD or ASD. Welcome: students, LGB & poly, ex forces, domestic violence survivors. Specialist post grad certifications include; Trauma, Grief, Anxiety, Depression, ASD, ADHD, Mood Disorders & Integrative Therapy. Many have had therapy before & now want specialist help. I support LGB & Kink.
