Trauma Focused Counselling in Leigh-on-Sea

Most of my clients come to me knowing they are not happy but they don't always know why. Sometimes it is because of the people and circumstances around them and sometimes it is because they keep repeating the same behaviours that are not producing a happy life for them. My job is to help people understand what it is in their lives that they are not happy with, or want to change and to imagine a life with the new changes in it. I work with the client to provide a safe, comfortable environment for them to explore what is going on for them and how they can make the changes to live a happy, fulfilling life.

As an experienced BACP Accredited counsellor, with diverse & varied counselling experience, I can offer you a professional, safe, cared-for & confidential environment which will support you in exploring the aspects of your life that are troubling you. People enter therapy for many reasons. Whatever your circumstances or the obstacles you face, having a confidential space where you are not judged, where it is safe for you to be totally 'you', will be key to assisting you in your journey to a life that feels happier & more content. I can provide this for you.

Human connections are the threads that weave our lives together. They provide us with a sense of belonging, purpose, and emotional nourishment. Yet, within these intricate bonds, we encounter a kaleidoscope of emotions. Uncomfortable feelings may arise from repressed memories of past traumas, grief over life's losses, alongside additional stressors of modern day living and a host of other variables. In the midst of this emotional tapestry, therapy becomes a sanctuary—a space where we untangle these threads, explore our inner landscapes, and find solace. It’s where vulnerability meets resilience, and healing begins.

I am an experienced Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist & EMDR Therapist with experience in both NHS and private practice. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) explores the link between what you do, what you think and how you feel. Unfortunately, life presents us with difficulties and usually we are able to cope well on our own with these situations. There are occasions, when for whatever reason, we need help from someone else, which is usually a friend,colleague or family member. Sometimes, however, you might find you have no one to turn to or talking to a friend or loved one seems too difficult, painful or just too complicated.

I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, which means I may use more than one approach to your therapy. I have experience working with individuals of all ages including adolescents within a local secondary school and have supported victims suffering from Domestic Abuse and Social Isolation. I have successfully worked with men, women and families who present with numerous issues ranging from depression, anxiety, panic attacks, loneliness, abuse and difficult relationships to bereavement & loss, to name a few. You may not even recognise what's wrong, you just know you need to address it.

I enjoy working with adults and children who are drawn to working creatively. It is a privilege to work with those who have experienced trauma in their childhood and who want to work through painful and difficult feelings. I believe all of us deserve to be able to enjoy life, free from depression, stress, fear, and anxiety.

No one person is immune to the difficulties, stresses and strains that life can challenge us with. Do you feel you need help? Do you Want someone to talk to? Counselling provides you with a safe place where you can feel heard, understood, respected and accepted. We will explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and issues. This can enable us to move forward. To live a life of fulfillment, acceptance to reach your best potential and find peace within that. First session is used to explore what counselling is like in more depth. This enables me to understand your wants and needs for us to move forward together.

Hi, I’m Mel, I’m a professional qualified counsellor based in Leigh-On-Sea Essex. The therapy I offer is very much tailored to the individual because there is no ‘one size fits all’. I offer support for a wide range if issues, such as; but not restricted to, addiction, abuse, bereavement, trauma and relationships. I do have a special interest in Anxiety, Low Confidence and Self Esteem issues as I have had personal experience of how debilitating these can be. I offer a completely non judgemental and confidential safe space for long or short term therapy sessions.

Counsellor Yvette White is an Anxiety and Depression Specialist. Online Face to face and Telephone sessions available. Health Anxiety and Stress management. Fully qualified Counsellor, registered with the BACP, EFT practitioner and Life Coach. I can assist you with a range of issues, problems and difficulties that you may be experiencing in your life such as Anxiety, Abuse, Loss, Death Anxiety, Divorce, Depression, Career path, Cancer support, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Pain management, Panic Disorder, PTSD, Rape crisis, Relationship issues, Self harm and Low self esteem.

Are you looking for effective help to deal with trauma, panic and anxiety? Are you fed up with labels and diagnoses that do nothing to resolve the symptoms and pain that you're suffering with? CPTSD, PTSD, GAD and BPD are labels that define your symptoms, but that don't tackle the cause or do anything useful to relieve them. I specialise in helping people with anxiety and PSTD and have helped many people just like you, who have been struggling, sometimes for decades. I won't dredge up unnecessary past experiences - I only work with what is relevant. Also if you prefer, you won't have to speak in detail about your issue.

I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience of working with people in distress. Over the past 11 years I have been working as a qualified psychologist in the NHS supporting children and young people who are experiencing a range of emotional difficulties. I work with complex issues and find satisfaction in empowering people to live their best lives. If you are looking for someone to support your family through a challenging time, work towards achieving a more contented life or want to improve your relationship as a couple then do get in touch.

Are you an individual or a couple struggling at the moment? I offer affordable long or short term therapy. I provide a safe comfortable and confidential space for you to talk. I'm a qualified BACP registered person centered counsellor, with experience in attachment, transactional analysis and couples counselling. I help with all things relating to relationships, anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem. I will focus on your strenghts finding a suitable way to resolve your difficulties. Whether it is the relationship with yourself, partner, family, friends, colleagues or the death of a relationship I'm here to listen.

Life isn’t easy and that’s ok. Counselling is a wonderful opportunity to speak about whatever you want and to help equip you with the tools to help overcome whatever’s troubling you. I offer counselling services tailored to your needs and we can work on what's best for you as we work through whatever's troubling you. If you wish to discuss this further, please message for a free consultation to figure out what’s best for you.

From my supervisor (Jo West): "Laura has 8 years experience working with children, young people and adults in therapeutic settings, including schools, NHS, charities and private settings. She is dedicated to her clients, believing mental health is the key to our wellbeing. Laura uses a range of skills to guide positive, life-long change. She has a calm, patient personality and is brilliant at helping her clients to build resilience and work through tough times. She supports people with a range of issues including trauma, anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, confidence, family and friendships, school difficulties, and stress"

HELLO I'm Sophie, I'm here to Help. I have 20 years Counselling Experience & I am a qualified Clinical Supervisor. Accredited BACP. Are you struggling in your own headspace? Want to talk things over and learn how to get in a better place? Therapy works in many ways: In essence talking to someone trained to listen will help you get to know yourself more deeply and by becoming more self aware it will make it easier to identify areas which are causing you distress and help find solutions to move forward to a Happier You!

I am a chartered clinical psychologist with 15 years experience in mental health. Whilst working in the NHS, I have set up The Sycamore Private Practice so that people outside of mental health services can access support. I have worked with people, who have benefited from making sense of difficult or/and frightening experiences, improving their mood or lowering anxiety. If you would like a safe place in order to understand more about what is going on for you, or perhaps have specific areas that need a focus, we can do this together and at a pace that suits you. I have listed my areas of expertise and experience as a guide for you.

My specialist areas are relational difficulties and trauma. From these areas, we experience symptoms such as anxiety, depression, relationship breakdown, and at times other harmful and/or repetitive behaviours. My focus will be on helping you understand the function they have served for you, where they come from, and how to bring about change I have experience of working with individuals who present with diagnoses such as ADHD, autism, with one or more of the many different personality disorder, and with individuals who experience psychotic states of mind. That said, anyone can engage in therapy at any time, and, for any reason.

I have extensive experience of working with primary & secondary school aged children using creative techniques to explore difficulties. Whether it's imaginative play, storytelling or image making all are intended to help participants engage in self-exploration through purposeful meaning-making, visually expressing experiences, perceptions, feelings and thoughts through art & play. Creative Therapy is for Adults & Teens too offering an opportunity to go beyond "thinking" about how we feel to create connection to our embodied "felt" sense. We will work together to help enhancing self awareness alongside self empowerment & resilience.