Self-Harming Counselling in RG21
Alison Isaacs: Anxiety Specialist
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Basingstoke RG21
Is anxiety a problem for you? Would you like to feel calmer, less stressed and sleep better? Perhaps you want to make positive changes in your life but don’t know where to start, or learn how to say no, be more assertive and kinder to yourself. Do you put yourself down & criticise yourself, struggle to make decisions or feel confused by your feelings and relationships? Counselling with me can help you. It’s the best self-care ever and can help you gain the confidence you need to feel better about yourself, reduce your stress and anxiety, explore your feelings and understand why you react to things in the way you do.
Is anxiety a problem for you? Would you like to feel calmer, less stressed and sleep better? Perhaps you want to make positive changes in your life but don’t know where to start, or learn how to say no, be more assertive and kinder to yourself. Do you put yourself down & criticise yourself, struggle to make decisions or feel confused by your feelings and relationships? Counselling with me can help you. It’s the best self-care ever and can help you gain the confidence you need to feel better about yourself, reduce your stress and anxiety, explore your feelings and understand why you react to things in the way you do.
TLC Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Basingstoke RG21
I spent 15 years working as a Relate Counsellor, alongside this I have built up a successful Practice Practice working with couples, individuals, children and young people, supporting them in improving their emotional and mental well-being. I offer a bespoke ‘wrap-around’ approach setting activities between each session, which allows on-going personal growth and development. By supporting you to explore difficulties, my aim is to facilitate you to have a deeper awareness of your core triggers and understanding of your patterns of behaviours, leading to lasting change.
I spent 15 years working as a Relate Counsellor, alongside this I have built up a successful Practice Practice working with couples, individuals, children and young people, supporting them in improving their emotional and mental well-being. I offer a bespoke ‘wrap-around’ approach setting activities between each session, which allows on-going personal growth and development. By supporting you to explore difficulties, my aim is to facilitate you to have a deeper awareness of your core triggers and understanding of your patterns of behaviours, leading to lasting change.
Tony Capon
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Basingstoke RG21
When we find ourselves in a place where our thoughts, feelings or behaviours are impacting upon our daily lives, counselling and psychotherapy sessions offer an opportunity to understand why this is happening, make positive changes for the better, and move forward to where we want to be.
When we find ourselves in a place where our thoughts, feelings or behaviours are impacting upon our daily lives, counselling and psychotherapy sessions offer an opportunity to understand why this is happening, make positive changes for the better, and move forward to where we want to be.
Eliza Kleiber
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Basingstoke RG21
Hello and welcome! My name is Eliza and I am a qualified counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I offer professional and confidential counselling services to help you navigate life's challenges. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, and work towards a happier and healthier life. I am an integrative therapist which means that I draw from different types of therapy and tailor it to your individual needs. I am passionate about my work and dedicated to helping my clients achieve their goals.
Hello and welcome! My name is Eliza and I am a qualified counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I offer professional and confidential counselling services to help you navigate life's challenges. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, and work towards a happier and healthier life. I am an integrative therapist which means that I draw from different types of therapy and tailor it to your individual needs. I am passionate about my work and dedicated to helping my clients achieve their goals.
Jade Elmer
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Basingstoke RG21
Hello, I'm Jade, a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). It takes great courage to ask for help, and I understand that it can feel daunting at first when beginning your counselling journey. My aim is always to provide a warm, supportive and non-judgemental environment in which we can explore together any issues that you may be struggling with and find ways for you to move forward.
Hello, I'm Jade, a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). It takes great courage to ask for help, and I understand that it can feel daunting at first when beginning your counselling journey. My aim is always to provide a warm, supportive and non-judgemental environment in which we can explore together any issues that you may be struggling with and find ways for you to move forward.
Celia Saunders
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Basingstoke RG21
I am a qualified counsellor who works with Teenagers and Adults. Over the years I have helped clients with various issues including anxiety, depression, anger, grief, low self-esteem, relationships, and self-improvement to name a few. I strongly believe that we are all essentially "OK" but that life can throw many things at us that cause us to think we are not. Together we can talk about what has left you feeling less than "OK" and find a way back to a place of self-confidence and belief.
I am a qualified counsellor who works with Teenagers and Adults. Over the years I have helped clients with various issues including anxiety, depression, anger, grief, low self-esteem, relationships, and self-improvement to name a few. I strongly believe that we are all essentially "OK" but that life can throw many things at us that cause us to think we are not. Together we can talk about what has left you feeling less than "OK" and find a way back to a place of self-confidence and belief.
Petronela Antemia
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Basingstoke RG21
I am a qualified counsellor happy to explore with you any difficulties, concerns, struggle or anxiety you may be experiencing in your life. My formal training is in Humanistic Counselling based on Person-Centred approach. The humanistic approach provides you with an opportunity to explore your self-development, so you have a deeper understanding of who you are and what are are feeling, resulting in improved self-awareness. My person-centred approach means that I strive to build a collaborative and trusting relationship which will allow you to focus on what is important to you because you are the expert of your life.
I am a qualified counsellor happy to explore with you any difficulties, concerns, struggle or anxiety you may be experiencing in your life. My formal training is in Humanistic Counselling based on Person-Centred approach. The humanistic approach provides you with an opportunity to explore your self-development, so you have a deeper understanding of who you are and what are are feeling, resulting in improved self-awareness. My person-centred approach means that I strive to build a collaborative and trusting relationship which will allow you to focus on what is important to you because you are the expert of your life.
Lucy Whittome
Counsellor, MA, BACP
Verified Verified
Basingstoke RG21
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life or are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or loss? Counselling can offer a helpful space to talk through your feelings and start to make sense of things. I will work with you and your goals to help you start to let some light back in through the cracks.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life or are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or loss? Counselling can offer a helpful space to talk through your feelings and start to make sense of things. I will work with you and your goals to help you start to let some light back in through the cracks.
Faye Wheeler Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Basingstoke RG21
I am a qualified counsellor offering therapy on a one to one basis. I offer a confidential space to explore your thoughts and feelings. I work with both short term and long term clients. We go at a pace that suits you. I am a college lecturer, teaching counselling which allows me to be robust in many theories. I use a combination of these theories to support my clients. I have been in the media for my achievements working with hoarding behaviours. More recently, I have been in the media, TV, newspapers and radio for my campaign to raise awareness of Blue Spot. I am studying my degree in Criminology and Psychology.
I am a qualified counsellor offering therapy on a one to one basis. I offer a confidential space to explore your thoughts and feelings. I work with both short term and long term clients. We go at a pace that suits you. I am a college lecturer, teaching counselling which allows me to be robust in many theories. I use a combination of these theories to support my clients. I have been in the media for my achievements working with hoarding behaviours. More recently, I have been in the media, TV, newspapers and radio for my campaign to raise awareness of Blue Spot. I am studying my degree in Criminology and Psychology.
Julia Limper-Menapace
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Basingstoke RG21 (Online Only)
If you have been struggling with difficult thoughts, memories, behaviours or interpersonal relationships, you have come to the right place. Your goals may be to accept or understand the past, stop self-sabotaging or just understand why you feel the way you do. I offer a warm, compassionate space so that we can explore these challenges and find solutions together.
If you have been struggling with difficult thoughts, memories, behaviours or interpersonal relationships, you have come to the right place. Your goals may be to accept or understand the past, stop self-sabotaging or just understand why you feel the way you do. I offer a warm, compassionate space so that we can explore these challenges and find solutions together.
Szabina Tomicsne Wagner
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Basingstoke RG21
Do you feel stuck in your life? Do you carry too much burden from you past? Do you feel alone and dissatisfied even in your relationships? Are you feeling anxious all the time and overthinking every decision you make? Counselling is about getting to know yourself better. It’s not about getting advice, it is about finding your own answers. No one knows better what you need than yourself. We will work side by side to explore your past and present for you to see where you have come from and where you are going.
Do you feel stuck in your life? Do you carry too much burden from you past? Do you feel alone and dissatisfied even in your relationships? Are you feeling anxious all the time and overthinking every decision you make? Counselling is about getting to know yourself better. It’s not about getting advice, it is about finding your own answers. No one knows better what you need than yourself. We will work side by side to explore your past and present for you to see where you have come from and where you are going.
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Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Basingstoke RG21
I can help you to make sense of difficult feelings or problems in relationships that you are experiencing. You may be aware of repeated patterns of behaviour that seem impossible to break, or you may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious or angry. Whatever the issue, I can help you to explore and identify the root cause of your difficulties. This can provide you with a greater understanding of yourself and an increased sense of wellbeing.
I can help you to make sense of difficult feelings or problems in relationships that you are experiencing. You may be aware of repeated patterns of behaviour that seem impossible to break, or you may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious or angry. Whatever the issue, I can help you to explore and identify the root cause of your difficulties. This can provide you with a greater understanding of yourself and an increased sense of wellbeing.
The Giles Practice
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Basingstoke RG21
The Giles Practice Is Committed To Helping You. We are a forward-thinking, progressive practice with genuine testimonials from satisfied clients. We have 5 star Google reviews with clients from all over the world. We have been instructed on recent catastrophic incidents such as the Grenfell Tower fire and the London Bridge/Borough Market terrorist attack. Each client is treated like an individual and every issue presented is important to us. We want our clients to be 100% happy, safe and secure when they use our service.
The Giles Practice Is Committed To Helping You. We are a forward-thinking, progressive practice with genuine testimonials from satisfied clients. We have 5 star Google reviews with clients from all over the world. We have been instructed on recent catastrophic incidents such as the Grenfell Tower fire and the London Bridge/Borough Market terrorist attack. Each client is treated like an individual and every issue presented is important to us. We want our clients to be 100% happy, safe and secure when they use our service.
Selene Maher Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Basingstoke RG21
In my experience, people make the decision to come to counselling for many reasons, and I understand that it can feel very daunting to embark on a journey of this kind. I have a number of years experience of working with individuals with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, anger, loss and bereavement, addictive behaviours, as well as family/work/relationship issues. I believe that just being able to talk about your thoughts and feelings can often bring great relief, and this experience can be life changing.
In my experience, people make the decision to come to counselling for many reasons, and I understand that it can feel very daunting to embark on a journey of this kind. I have a number of years experience of working with individuals with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, anger, loss and bereavement, addictive behaviours, as well as family/work/relationship issues. I believe that just being able to talk about your thoughts and feelings can often bring great relief, and this experience can be life changing.
James Carthew
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Basingstoke RG21
Life can feel difficult, and we might not even know why. It can be helpful to work through our feelings in a safe, confidential, and supportive therapeutic relationship. I believe the answers are in us as individuals, and that we also benefit from being alongside someone as we explore our thoughts and feelings, and get a deeper understanding of ourselves.
Life can feel difficult, and we might not even know why. It can be helpful to work through our feelings in a safe, confidential, and supportive therapeutic relationship. I believe the answers are in us as individuals, and that we also benefit from being alongside someone as we explore our thoughts and feelings, and get a deeper understanding of ourselves.
Nicky Bates Director of The TLC Counselling Hub
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Basingstoke RG21
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. Firstly People need to feel valued, people need to feel accepted and they certainly need to feel heard. Based in central Andover, I specialise in anxiety, trauma, neurodiversity, bereavement, intrusive thoughts and work very well with people from the LGBTQ+ community. I offer a non-judgemental approach using Gestalt and Humanistic theory. What this means is that we work creatively with what is happening for you right now. Creative work can unlock things from the past in a safe contained way. Online counselling is now available.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. Firstly People need to feel valued, people need to feel accepted and they certainly need to feel heard. Based in central Andover, I specialise in anxiety, trauma, neurodiversity, bereavement, intrusive thoughts and work very well with people from the LGBTQ+ community. I offer a non-judgemental approach using Gestalt and Humanistic theory. What this means is that we work creatively with what is happening for you right now. Creative work can unlock things from the past in a safe contained way. Online counselling is now available.
Pamela Sanderson
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Basingstoke RG21
I am a fully qualified person centred therapist with over 15 years experience. I specialise in working with clients suffering from anxiety, depression and stress and take great pleasure in seeing clients make progress. In each session, I apply the core conditions of the person centred approach; empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard. Sessions with me are non-directive and non-judgmental, helping to create a supportive environment where you can share your journey freely. Together, we will work through the challenges you're facing and work towards a place where you can feel at ease with yourself.
I am a fully qualified person centred therapist with over 15 years experience. I specialise in working with clients suffering from anxiety, depression and stress and take great pleasure in seeing clients make progress. In each session, I apply the core conditions of the person centred approach; empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard. Sessions with me are non-directive and non-judgmental, helping to create a supportive environment where you can share your journey freely. Together, we will work through the challenges you're facing and work towards a place where you can feel at ease with yourself.
Cathy Mitchell Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Basingstoke RG21
Hello, my name is Cathy and I am a Qualified Integrative Counsellor and Registered Member of the BACP. I am based in Basingstoke and offer face-to-face counselling in a safe, warm and confidential space. I work with both adults and young people (age 11+) and I am passionate about providing an inclusive and non-judgemental experience for all of my clients. I respect your individuality and firmly believe in the power of a collaborative and empathetic therapeutic relationship. I provide a supportive and understanding environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences at your own pace.
Hello, my name is Cathy and I am a Qualified Integrative Counsellor and Registered Member of the BACP. I am based in Basingstoke and offer face-to-face counselling in a safe, warm and confidential space. I work with both adults and young people (age 11+) and I am passionate about providing an inclusive and non-judgemental experience for all of my clients. I respect your individuality and firmly believe in the power of a collaborative and empathetic therapeutic relationship. I provide a supportive and understanding environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences at your own pace.
Katharine Duchesne
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Basingstoke RG21
Hello, I'm a fully qualified MBACP (Accred) Winchester based Counsellor. I work with adults and couples and offer a warm and accepting space to explore feelings, thoughts and beliefs. Together we can work through the challenges you face so you feel able to move towards living a life that feels more fulfilling.
Hello, I'm a fully qualified MBACP (Accred) Winchester based Counsellor. I work with adults and couples and offer a warm and accepting space to explore feelings, thoughts and beliefs. Together we can work through the challenges you face so you feel able to move towards living a life that feels more fulfilling.
Naomi Jenkins
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Basingstoke RG21 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Naomi. I am a professionally qualified counsellor and member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I offer a confidential, non-judgemental space to approach any concerns that you may have and wish to address. I feel that counselling should be accessible for everyone. I am here to support you in gaining awareness of what may be behind your difficulties, exploring your needs and potential goals. It may be that you are unsure of your exact reasons for seeking counselling and this is perfectly normal. Together we can unravel and work towards what it is you may like to be different.
Hello, my name is Naomi. I am a professionally qualified counsellor and member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I offer a confidential, non-judgemental space to approach any concerns that you may have and wish to address. I feel that counselling should be accessible for everyone. I am here to support you in gaining awareness of what may be behind your difficulties, exploring your needs and potential goals. It may be that you are unsure of your exact reasons for seeking counselling and this is perfectly normal. Together we can unravel and work towards what it is you may like to be different.
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How does therapy for self-harm work?
A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behaviour therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.
Which therapies are best for self-harm?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.
Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?
Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.