Couples Counselling in Abergavenny

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Clarity Mind Therapy
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Have you struggled with overthinking, tension, relationships with others or some event in your early life that keeps on coming up for you?
I have a passion for men's mental health especially for men who are reluctant to try therapy. I also am specialized in couples therapy, healing from childhood memories/other traumas and dealing with concerns with identity. As a proud South African, I also have experience with mental health issues surrounding immigration and other adjustments to life.
Have you struggled with overthinking, tension, relationships with others or some event in your early life that keeps on coming up for you?
I have a passion for men's mental health especially for men who are reluctant to try therapy. I also am specialized in couples therapy, healing from childhood memories/other traumas and dealing with concerns with identity. As a proud South African, I also have experience with mental health issues surrounding immigration and other adjustments to life.
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Heidi Thompson
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I believe that a warm therapeutic relationship is central to effective therapy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with children, young people, adults, and families across the NHS, Social Services, schools, and private practice. I provide evidence-based psychological interventions for a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, OCD, and emotional or behavioural challenges. My approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and integrates person centred and solution focused techniques to tailor therapy to your individual needs.
I believe that a warm therapeutic relationship is central to effective therapy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with children, young people, adults, and families across the NHS, Social Services, schools, and private practice. I provide evidence-based psychological interventions for a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, OCD, and emotional or behavioural challenges. My approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and integrates person centred and solution focused techniques to tailor therapy to your individual needs.
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Clive Oxford
Psychotherapist, SNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Having been in practice for over thirty years, I know that no one REALLY wants to come and see me. I can seem like a last resort. I'm the person you come to when no-one else will do ……and, you have to pay me! You have to talk to someone! Someone who, you are hoping and trusting will understand the gravity of your situation and take you and your experience of life seriously.. So... conversational therapy is what I do; it is my job; what I do for a living; have conversations with people, be with them, helping them through fearful times of doubt, uncertainty and despair. Like walking a tightrope, it’s a risky business!
Having been in practice for over thirty years, I know that no one REALLY wants to come and see me. I can seem like a last resort. I'm the person you come to when no-one else will do ……and, you have to pay me! You have to talk to someone! Someone who, you are hoping and trusting will understand the gravity of your situation and take you and your experience of life seriously.. So... conversational therapy is what I do; it is my job; what I do for a living; have conversations with people, be with them, helping them through fearful times of doubt, uncertainty and despair. Like walking a tightrope, it’s a risky business!
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Stephen Martin
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have worked with both men and women on relationship issues as well as issues on self.
All clients are different. I look to adapt to everyone I meet and am an open person who someone can talk through their issues with. Looking at who you are, how your world is structured and the ifs, wants and needs are all very important in looking to move forward in your life. There is no perfect life, but there is a better life you can understand and work with in going forward.
I have worked with both men and women on relationship issues as well as issues on self.
All clients are different. I look to adapt to everyone I meet and am an open person who someone can talk through their issues with. Looking at who you are, how your world is structured and the ifs, wants and needs are all very important in looking to move forward in your life. There is no perfect life, but there is a better life you can understand and work with in going forward.
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Jo Williams
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I'm Jo and I am a qualified psychotherapist working with adults and couples (Level 7).
I have a PG Dip in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). In this approach the counsellor is viewed as an Emotion coach and I will work to help you become more aware of, accept and make sense of your emotional experience. I will aim to help you develop your emotional awareness, intelligence and understanding, so that you can deal with problems in a better way.
I'm Jo and I am a qualified psychotherapist working with adults and couples (Level 7).
I have a PG Dip in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). In this approach the counsellor is viewed as an Emotion coach and I will work to help you become more aware of, accept and make sense of your emotional experience. I will aim to help you develop your emotional awareness, intelligence and understanding, so that you can deal with problems in a better way.
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Dr Hugh Milburn
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I provide psychological clinical services to help with psychological distress such as anxiety, low mood, poor self-esteem, and relationship problems.
I use an integrative approach incorporating evidenced-based psychological models including psychodynamic, cognitive behaviour, systemic psychotherapy and play therapy. I have also trained as a Systemic Family Therapist, which means as well as seeing individuals, I can see families and couples.
I provide psychological clinical services to help with psychological distress such as anxiety, low mood, poor self-esteem, and relationship problems.
I use an integrative approach incorporating evidenced-based psychological models including psychodynamic, cognitive behaviour, systemic psychotherapy and play therapy. I have also trained as a Systemic Family Therapist, which means as well as seeing individuals, I can see families and couples.
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Cathrin Wildwood
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
I am a qualified therapist with experience helping young people, adults and couples.
You know your own life and experiences best. I’m here to help you get what you need from therapy, whether that’s better self-understanding, feeling heard and supported, exploring a specific experience and its effects, or something else that matters to you.
I am a qualified therapist with experience helping young people, adults and couples.
You know your own life and experiences best. I’m here to help you get what you need from therapy, whether that’s better self-understanding, feeling heard and supported, exploring a specific experience and its effects, or something else that matters to you.
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Nicola Cole
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Aberdare CF44
I am an experienced person-centred counsellor, supporting adults, couples and children & young people through Mind, Cruse, Eye to Eye and private work.
I fully understand how hard it can be to ask for help, so well done in taking the first difficult step in searching for someone who will suit your needs. Everyone is entitled to reach their full potential within their own world, and I fully understand how this can be hindered by life’s events both past and present, that can result in a low self-esteem, a lack of confidence and an inability to live life to its fullest. My empathic approach will allow you to explore your difficult situation and emotions at the pace and depth you feel comfortable with, and I will emotionally support you at every step of our journey together.
I am an experienced person-centred counsellor, supporting adults, couples and children & young people through Mind, Cruse, Eye to Eye and private work.
I fully understand how hard it can be to ask for help, so well done in taking the first difficult step in searching for someone who will suit your needs. Everyone is entitled to reach their full potential within their own world, and I fully understand how this can be hindered by life’s events both past and present, that can result in a low self-esteem, a lack of confidence and an inability to live life to its fullest. My empathic approach will allow you to explore your difficult situation and emotions at the pace and depth you feel comfortable with, and I will emotionally support you at every step of our journey together.
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David Carvalho
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Relationship issues left unresolved often leave us with a sense of helplessness and relationship breakdown leave us feel confused.
I offer CBT therapy within Bristol & Cardiff as a BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist and BACP Accredited Psychotherapist and Counsellor. I also practice as an Accredited EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) practitioner and Couples Counsellor. I provide an open, accepting, genuinely safe and non-judgemental space to reflect without fear.
Relationship issues left unresolved often leave us with a sense of helplessness and relationship breakdown leave us feel confused.
I offer CBT therapy within Bristol & Cardiff as a BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist and BACP Accredited Psychotherapist and Counsellor. I also practice as an Accredited EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) practitioner and Couples Counsellor. I provide an open, accepting, genuinely safe and non-judgemental space to reflect without fear.
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Caroline Helen Sutton
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
We all find times in our lives when we encounter difficulties or we are struggling to cope in our usual ways. Counselling can help by giving you the opportunity to talk to a trained professional. I am a warm, positive counsellor committed to helping you the client, find the right pathway towards reaching your full potential in life. I believe that by understanding issues faced in life we can ultimately move forward with renewed and enriched perspectives. I am enthusiastic, caring and sensitive to others' needs and offer a safe, confidential, supportive and non-judgemental space for you to talk about what’s troubling you.
We all find times in our lives when we encounter difficulties or we are struggling to cope in our usual ways. Counselling can help by giving you the opportunity to talk to a trained professional. I am a warm, positive counsellor committed to helping you the client, find the right pathway towards reaching your full potential in life. I believe that by understanding issues faced in life we can ultimately move forward with renewed and enriched perspectives. I am enthusiastic, caring and sensitive to others' needs and offer a safe, confidential, supportive and non-judgemental space for you to talk about what’s troubling you.
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Michelle Hitt
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Newport NP11
If you are experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, depression, negative beliefs or unhelpful thoughts and behaviour patterns you will already be aware of the negative impact they have on your physical health, your relationships and your life overall.
As an accredited and experienced EMDR practitioner, I offer intensive EMDR therapy and immersive therapy retreats for cost-effective and accelerated emotional healing. Intensive therapy involves a series of in-depth and focused sessions which are condensed into several full or half days within a week. Sessions can be online, in-person or residential.
If you are experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, depression, negative beliefs or unhelpful thoughts and behaviour patterns you will already be aware of the negative impact they have on your physical health, your relationships and your life overall.
As an accredited and experienced EMDR practitioner, I offer intensive EMDR therapy and immersive therapy retreats for cost-effective and accelerated emotional healing. Intensive therapy involves a series of in-depth and focused sessions which are condensed into several full or half days within a week. Sessions can be online, in-person or residential.
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Samantha Lewis
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Neath SA11
Hi I'm Sam, Are you are struggling to live your life in a way that makes sense to you, are you feeling that somehow you just don't fit into your life and relationships, perhaps you are repeating the same patterns and it feels like you have tried everything to live a more content life, but you're still struggling to feel whole and accepted.
By using a blended Integrative approach we can work together to explore your inner world, uncovering unhelpful beliefs, fears and old wounds that can often sabotage our happiness today. Using an Integrative approach means that, we work with the issues that present themselves in the room, at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
Hi I'm Sam, Are you are struggling to live your life in a way that makes sense to you, are you feeling that somehow you just don't fit into your life and relationships, perhaps you are repeating the same patterns and it feels like you have tried everything to live a more content life, but you're still struggling to feel whole and accepted.
By using a blended Integrative approach we can work together to explore your inner world, uncovering unhelpful beliefs, fears and old wounds that can often sabotage our happiness today. Using an Integrative approach means that, we work with the issues that present themselves in the room, at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
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Estelle Gillard
Counsellor, MBACP
Neath SA11
I offer support in many areas such as depression, anxiety, work related stress, relationship problems, grief and loss and many more.
Asking for help is the first step to counselling and often the hardest. It can be very daunting however, very rewarding. You will always be greeted with a warm welcome. I am working face to face and I offer both telephone and internet sessions as an alternative for people who live outside my local area or who would prefer to do it from home. I use skype and zoom for the video sessions. I am a qualified and experienced Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I provide a confidential and professional one to one counselling service for adults, young people and children over the age of 11 years.
I offer support in many areas such as depression, anxiety, work related stress, relationship problems, grief and loss and many more.
Asking for help is the first step to counselling and often the hardest. It can be very daunting however, very rewarding. You will always be greeted with a warm welcome. I am working face to face and I offer both telephone and internet sessions as an alternative for people who live outside my local area or who would prefer to do it from home. I use skype and zoom for the video sessions. I am a qualified and experienced Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I provide a confidential and professional one to one counselling service for adults, young people and children over the age of 11 years.
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Peach Therapies Limited
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
I have specialisms in intergenerational trauma (childhood and relationships) and OCD/anxiety.
Therapy can offer many coping skills and psychological strategies to overcome these and other feelings. In addition to counselling and psychological interventions I am also able to offer CBT, which is a very short term, goal focussed way to overcome difficulties. I have many years experience both with the nhs and also in more recent years, privately.
I have specialisms in intergenerational trauma (childhood and relationships) and OCD/anxiety.
Therapy can offer many coping skills and psychological strategies to overcome these and other feelings. In addition to counselling and psychological interventions I am also able to offer CBT, which is a very short term, goal focussed way to overcome difficulties. I have many years experience both with the nhs and also in more recent years, privately.
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Neuro-affirmative Counselling & ADHD Coaching
Counsellor, MBACP
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, chronic shame, relationship difficulties, or navigating a recent or later in life diagnosis.
Clients can choose either counselling or coaching, depending on what support they want. Counselling provides space to explore emotions, identity, unconscious patterns and relational challenges in depth. Coaching focuses on practical, goal-oriented strategies and tools to help you work out what you want in life and how to make it happen.
I work with autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, chronic shame, relationship difficulties, or navigating a recent or later in life diagnosis.
Clients can choose either counselling or coaching, depending on what support they want. Counselling provides space to explore emotions, identity, unconscious patterns and relational challenges in depth. Coaching focuses on practical, goal-oriented strategies and tools to help you work out what you want in life and how to make it happen.
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Clear Conscience Counselling Ltd
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I specialise in communication challenges and relationship dynamics, psycho-sexual issues and trauma, LGBTQ+ challenges, ADHD / ASD awareness and psychoeducation.
I am a certified and registered counsellor/psychotherapist (holding FDA in counselling and Dip. psysextherapy) affiliated with BACP, accredited with the NCPS and a member of SFTR and HPAI. My approach is integrative, designed to empower clients to identify, comprehend and navigate their challenges. This, coupled with psychoeducation, fosters profound self-awareness and healing. Together, we'll unearth strategies to conquer the demands of today's world, delve into your intimate concerns, and enhance your communication prowess. I blend conventional and holistic counselling methods to create a safe, confidential and welcoming space.
I specialise in communication challenges and relationship dynamics, psycho-sexual issues and trauma, LGBTQ+ challenges, ADHD / ASD awareness and psychoeducation.
I am a certified and registered counsellor/psychotherapist (holding FDA in counselling and Dip. psysextherapy) affiliated with BACP, accredited with the NCPS and a member of SFTR and HPAI. My approach is integrative, designed to empower clients to identify, comprehend and navigate their challenges. This, coupled with psychoeducation, fosters profound self-awareness and healing. Together, we'll unearth strategies to conquer the demands of today's world, delve into your intimate concerns, and enhance your communication prowess. I blend conventional and holistic counselling methods to create a safe, confidential and welcoming space.
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Dr Ave Kotze
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
At times, these experiences can feel overwhelming and may affect how we feel about ourselves, our relationships, and our sense of direction.
I offer a compassionate, confidential space to help you make sense of your experiences and find ways forward that feel meaningful and manageable. My approach is relational and integrative, drawing on psychodynamic, CBT, and other evidence-based psychological approaches (CFT, ACT, EMDR)
At times, these experiences can feel overwhelming and may affect how we feel about ourselves, our relationships, and our sense of direction.
I offer a compassionate, confidential space to help you make sense of your experiences and find ways forward that feel meaningful and manageable. My approach is relational and integrative, drawing on psychodynamic, CBT, and other evidence-based psychological approaches (CFT, ACT, EMDR)
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Peggy Sweeney
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Bridgend CF32
I am an EMDR therapist offering specialist therapeutic support to individuals experiencing the effects of trauma, chronic stress, demanding professional environments or trauma from to relationships, family history or life events.
Emotional well being is something we can often take for granted, and more often than not we do not take time to attend to our emotional well being until we begin to struggle to maintain a balance. You may just need some space to reflect safely and without judgement. Perhaps you are overwhelmed by the pressures of life, stuck in a rut, repeating negative patterns, or trying to find a way out of anxiety or depression. Maybe you just don’t feel able to share your worries and concerns with those around you and you just don’t feel like ‘you’ so would like to explore why you might have feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness.
I am an EMDR therapist offering specialist therapeutic support to individuals experiencing the effects of trauma, chronic stress, demanding professional environments or trauma from to relationships, family history or life events.
Emotional well being is something we can often take for granted, and more often than not we do not take time to attend to our emotional well being until we begin to struggle to maintain a balance. You may just need some space to reflect safely and without judgement. Perhaps you are overwhelmed by the pressures of life, stuck in a rut, repeating negative patterns, or trying to find a way out of anxiety or depression. Maybe you just don’t feel able to share your worries and concerns with those around you and you just don’t feel like ‘you’ so would like to explore why you might have feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness.
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Carolyn J Powell
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
At a time of great anxiety, relationships have come under great pressure, I hope my specialist skill set will help you as an individual or maybe ,together with your partner, to find a way forward.
I work holistically recognising that stress & trauma affects the body as well as the thinking process. With a Psycho-sexual specialism I work mainly with trauma , grief & loss. Poor relationships, infertility, infidelity, life-stage issues can lead to a breakdown in communication & heartbreak. My conversational approach can help explore these situations.
At a time of great anxiety, relationships have come under great pressure, I hope my specialist skill set will help you as an individual or maybe ,together with your partner, to find a way forward.
I work holistically recognising that stress & trauma affects the body as well as the thinking process. With a Psycho-sexual specialism I work mainly with trauma , grief & loss. Poor relationships, infertility, infidelity, life-stage issues can lead to a breakdown in communication & heartbreak. My conversational approach can help explore these situations.
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Dr Hannah Jenkins
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My name is Hannah and I offer a kind, safe, highly specialised space for couples therapy and individual clients.
I'm a clinical psychologist which means that I'm highly skilled and trained in lots of different kinds of therapies. My couples work uses EFCT and my individual uses a blend of evidence-based models, tailored to your needs. Whether processing the past, looking forward to the future or dealing with today, I am confident that opening up is the first step.
My name is Hannah and I offer a kind, safe, highly specialised space for couples therapy and individual clients.
I'm a clinical psychologist which means that I'm highly skilled and trained in lots of different kinds of therapies. My couples work uses EFCT and my individual uses a blend of evidence-based models, tailored to your needs. Whether processing the past, looking forward to the future or dealing with today, I am confident that opening up is the first step.
01639 506731 View 01639 506731
FAQ - About Couples Therapy
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.