Couples Counselling in Barry

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Tahreen Arshad
Counsellor, MBACP
Barry CF63
I use what is brought to the session to develop sessions further and encourage a collabrative relationship between myself and the client
Welcome, I'm Tahreen, I am qualified counsellor. I'm truly aware that the first step on this journey can be overwhelming please be reassured I will always work at a pace that you feel comfortable with as we are working towards your desired goals. I work with a non-hierarchical framework focusing on the principles of safety, trust, choice, collaboration, empowerment and cultural consideration. I am caring, compassionate and genuinely interested in listening to each of my client’s personal experiences with the understanding that each individual is unique.
I use what is brought to the session to develop sessions further and encourage a collabrative relationship between myself and the client
Welcome, I'm Tahreen, I am qualified counsellor. I'm truly aware that the first step on this journey can be overwhelming please be reassured I will always work at a pace that you feel comfortable with as we are working towards your desired goals. I work with a non-hierarchical framework focusing on the principles of safety, trust, choice, collaboration, empowerment and cultural consideration. I am caring, compassionate and genuinely interested in listening to each of my client’s personal experiences with the understanding that each individual is unique.
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clarity counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Barry CF63
Relationship difficulties?
I am a person centered counsellor. Any presenting issue is welcome. Including anxiety, depression, guilt, shame, childhood/adult trauma, worry, relationships , low mood, workplace issues, loss of self, self esteem & bereavement. Each person's difficulties are unique. I am here to work with you in a safe, non judgemental space. Going at your pace.
Relationship difficulties?
I am a person centered counsellor. Any presenting issue is welcome. Including anxiety, depression, guilt, shame, childhood/adult trauma, worry, relationships , low mood, workplace issues, loss of self, self esteem & bereavement. Each person's difficulties are unique. I am here to work with you in a safe, non judgemental space. Going at your pace.
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Andrew Higginbottom
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Barry CF63
I work with a diverse range of clients with various issues ranging from general anxiety disorder to relationship issues and attachment styles.
Hello and welcome, I’m Andrew. I know how daunting it can be to seek help and so creating a safe and secure space for us to work within a non-judgemental, confidential environment is my primary goal. I strive to tailor the counselling sessions for you as an individual and hence I view our time together as a collaboration in creating a strong working alliance. I also believe that having completed a Masters in Psychological Sciences enables me to bring a greater depth and understanding to the sessions, within a therapeutic framework. I enjoy bringing psycho-education to sessions for greater understanding.
I work with a diverse range of clients with various issues ranging from general anxiety disorder to relationship issues and attachment styles.
Hello and welcome, I’m Andrew. I know how daunting it can be to seek help and so creating a safe and secure space for us to work within a non-judgemental, confidential environment is my primary goal. I strive to tailor the counselling sessions for you as an individual and hence I view our time together as a collaboration in creating a strong working alliance. I also believe that having completed a Masters in Psychological Sciences enables me to bring a greater depth and understanding to the sessions, within a therapeutic framework. I enjoy bringing psycho-education to sessions for greater understanding.
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Dr Rachel Davies
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Barry CF62
Waitlist for new clients
I'm an experienced psychologist with a specialism of relationship therapy and couple counselling.
Some people bring their partner to therapy as they want to make them change....but as many therapists will tell you the reality is we can only change ourselves. So... I can see you together if you all want to improve your relationships and take ownership for your part in difficulties OR I can see you alone if you want to look at your self in relationships
I'm an experienced psychologist with a specialism of relationship therapy and couple counselling.
Some people bring their partner to therapy as they want to make them change....but as many therapists will tell you the reality is we can only change ourselves. So... I can see you together if you all want to improve your relationships and take ownership for your part in difficulties OR I can see you alone if you want to look at your self in relationships
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Daniel Robert Stubbings
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I'm a clinical psychologist and I work with a range of clients who want to improve their mental health and/or general wellbeing. I work will all kinds of symptoms including depression, anxiety, but also more specialised areas including obsessive-compulsive disorder, anomalous experiences, cancer distress, existential issues. I also specialise in men's issues. A need for career advice and clinical supervision is also welcome. Evening and weekend appointments are available. I work online nationally and locally within the Vale of Glamorgan.
I'm a clinical psychologist and I work with a range of clients who want to improve their mental health and/or general wellbeing. I work will all kinds of symptoms including depression, anxiety, but also more specialised areas including obsessive-compulsive disorder, anomalous experiences, cancer distress, existential issues. I also specialise in men's issues. A need for career advice and clinical supervision is also welcome. Evening and weekend appointments are available. I work online nationally and locally within the Vale of Glamorgan.
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Miriam Handren
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Serves Area
The humanistic approach focuses on being accepting, understanding and real and thereby creating a space, a relationship which allows someone to flourish.
I see psychotherapy as an exploration of your experience. It can help in many ways. It can help to get in off your chest. It can help to gain clarity about your dilemmas and confusions. It can help to understand yourself better and to feel understood and respected. Over time it can help you face your demons and make subtle but profound changes.
The humanistic approach focuses on being accepting, understanding and real and thereby creating a space, a relationship which allows someone to flourish.
I see psychotherapy as an exploration of your experience. It can help in many ways. It can help to get in off your chest. It can help to gain clarity about your dilemmas and confusions. It can help to understand yourself better and to feel understood and respected. Over time it can help you face your demons and make subtle but profound changes.
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Gail Duffy
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
  I find it is helpful for us to meet weekly to develop our relationship and keep on track of the goals you may want to set in our sessions.
What might bring you to think about counselling? Having worked with families and fostered children for over 30 years I bring in-depth experience of therapeutic parenting and helping families to flourish. Counselling can provide you with a safe space to explore areas such as  Child loss, limiting beliefs, mindset change, anxiety, depression, anger management, low self esteem, confidence, family issues, challenges of parenting - along with many other areas that may be concerning you. You might want to find clarity for the future and set some goals through coaching sessions.
  I find it is helpful for us to meet weekly to develop our relationship and keep on track of the goals you may want to set in our sessions.
What might bring you to think about counselling? Having worked with families and fostered children for over 30 years I bring in-depth experience of therapeutic parenting and helping families to flourish. Counselling can provide you with a safe space to explore areas such as  Child loss, limiting beliefs, mindset change, anxiety, depression, anger management, low self esteem, confidence, family issues, challenges of parenting - along with many other areas that may be concerning you. You might want to find clarity for the future and set some goals through coaching sessions.
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Karen Mary Woodley
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Serves Area
I am genuinely passionate about helping people find their way through difficult times; I can work with a wide range of issues, but have a lot of experience with relationships, trauma, and autism.
Guided by the core values of Transactional Analysis, the values of equality and belief that everybody has the capacity to reflect, grow and create change in their lives, my approach is rooted in the belief that relationships can heal what at times may feel broken. The therapeutic relationship is at the heart, founded on non-judgment and compassion.
I am genuinely passionate about helping people find their way through difficult times; I can work with a wide range of issues, but have a lot of experience with relationships, trauma, and autism.
Guided by the core values of Transactional Analysis, the values of equality and belief that everybody has the capacity to reflect, grow and create change in their lives, my approach is rooted in the belief that relationships can heal what at times may feel broken. The therapeutic relationship is at the heart, founded on non-judgment and compassion.
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The Listening Space
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Clients may come to counselling for a variety of reasons anxiety, low mood, loss, relationship difficulties, or simply a sense that something isn’t right.
I founded The Listening Space because of my vision and belief that everyone deserves a calm and supportive environment where they can talk freely and feel genuinely heard. For many people, life can at times feel overwhelming, uncertain, or stuck, and The Listening Space offers a safe place to pause, reflect, and explore what’s happening.
Clients may come to counselling for a variety of reasons anxiety, low mood, loss, relationship difficulties, or simply a sense that something isn’t right.
I founded The Listening Space because of my vision and belief that everyone deserves a calm and supportive environment where they can talk freely and feel genuinely heard. For many people, life can at times feel overwhelming, uncertain, or stuck, and The Listening Space offers a safe place to pause, reflect, and explore what’s happening.
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JDJC
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and individuals.
The overall aim of Counselling and Therapy is to provide an opportunity for you to work towards living by where experiences are more satisfying. The process of Counselling becomes itself one of life's new situations: It offers an opportunity to experience life differently and to extend the range of ways in which you can operate in the world with greater satisfaction. "EVERY JOURNEY STARTS WITH ONE SMALL STEP"!!!!
Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and individuals.
The overall aim of Counselling and Therapy is to provide an opportunity for you to work towards living by where experiences are more satisfying. The process of Counselling becomes itself one of life's new situations: It offers an opportunity to experience life differently and to extend the range of ways in which you can operate in the world with greater satisfaction. "EVERY JOURNEY STARTS WITH ONE SMALL STEP"!!!!
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Claire Emma Rowlands-Gent
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
( Family and Partners..
Specialing in... Counselling services and addiction field both for substance user and loved ones. I offer mindfulness and compassionate theraputic services in a safe environment.
( Family and Partners..
Specialing in... Counselling services and addiction field both for substance user and loved ones. I offer mindfulness and compassionate theraputic services in a safe environment.
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Couples Therapy with Tea
Verified Verified
Online Only
I help couples, in virtual sessions, step out of cycles of protest, correction, and defensiveness.
I support couples working for stronger, more connected relationships. With extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and Intimacy From the Inside Out (IFIO), I take a warm, practical, and attachment-focused approach. Whether you’re dating, partnered, or married, I help you understand patterns, improve communication.
I help couples, in virtual sessions, step out of cycles of protest, correction, and defensiveness.
I support couples working for stronger, more connected relationships. With extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and Intimacy From the Inside Out (IFIO), I take a warm, practical, and attachment-focused approach. Whether you’re dating, partnered, or married, I help you understand patterns, improve communication.
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Dr Gareth P Thomas
Psychologist, CPsychol
Aberdare CF44
I specialise (not exclusively) in working with people who need support with PTSD, depression, anxiety, stress and relationship issues (look at my profile for an extensive list).
My solution-focused approach to therapy is modern and evidence-based. It actively encourages focus on the positive aspects of life. I am qualified in various treatments including hypnotherapy, solution-focused brief therapy (talk therapy), and brain-working recursive therapy. These approaches improve quality of life and help you to live a fulfilled life.
I specialise (not exclusively) in working with people who need support with PTSD, depression, anxiety, stress and relationship issues (look at my profile for an extensive list).
My solution-focused approach to therapy is modern and evidence-based. It actively encourages focus on the positive aspects of life. I am qualified in various treatments including hypnotherapy, solution-focused brief therapy (talk therapy), and brain-working recursive therapy. These approaches improve quality of life and help you to live a fulfilled life.
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The Rose May Practice - Sarah Davies
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
I am a Trauma Psychotherapist specialising in EMDR and IFS therapy. I am an accredited member of the NCPS, NCYPT & EMDRIA register. I currently work internationally online operating from a range of modalities including EMDR and IFS in an integrative approach.
I am a Trauma Psychotherapist specialising in EMDR and IFS therapy. I am an accredited member of the NCPS, NCYPT & EMDRIA register. I currently work internationally online operating from a range of modalities including EMDR and IFS in an integrative approach.
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Dr Philip Murphy
Clinical Psychologist, PsychD
Serves Area
Over this time I have helped many adults and couples with a wide range of emotional and social difficulties.
Dr Philip Murphy (B.Sc, Ph.D, Dip.Clin.Psy, C.Psychol, M.N.C.P.S. Acc, A.F.B.Ps.S). Consultant Clinical Psychologist. During my 34 year career I have developed experience in many therapeutic approaches. Using this experience, we can work together to help you understand and overcome the social and emotional difficulties in your life. Embarking on personal therapy can sometimes seem daunting, But generally my clients settle comfortably into our pleasant relaxed setting, and usually find it surprisingly easy to share their thoughts.
Over this time I have helped many adults and couples with a wide range of emotional and social difficulties.
Dr Philip Murphy (B.Sc, Ph.D, Dip.Clin.Psy, C.Psychol, M.N.C.P.S. Acc, A.F.B.Ps.S). Consultant Clinical Psychologist. During my 34 year career I have developed experience in many therapeutic approaches. Using this experience, we can work together to help you understand and overcome the social and emotional difficulties in your life. Embarking on personal therapy can sometimes seem daunting, But generally my clients settle comfortably into our pleasant relaxed setting, and usually find it surprisingly easy to share their thoughts.
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Dr Kate Rhodes
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
If you have experienced a one off traumatic incident, or have complex childhood experiences and relationships please do reach out to talk: I have helped many people to overcome the impact that such distressing events have had on their lives.
While I specialise in trauma in my private practise, I have vast experience working with general mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, social anxiety, health anxiety and low self-esteem. I also enjoy working to help people in ‘burn out’, whether from stressful work or home environments. In my NHS role I specialise in physical health.
If you have experienced a one off traumatic incident, or have complex childhood experiences and relationships please do reach out to talk: I have helped many people to overcome the impact that such distressing events have had on their lives.
While I specialise in trauma in my private practise, I have vast experience working with general mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, social anxiety, health anxiety and low self-esteem. I also enjoy working to help people in ‘burn out’, whether from stressful work or home environments. In my NHS role I specialise in physical health.
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Stepwise Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Pontyclun CF72
I work with women, men, non-binary, trans individuals, singles and couples.
I am an experienced counsellor, healthcare professional and researcher with special interests in family health and reproduction/fertility. I am a postgraduate in Genetic Counselling and Prenatal Genetics & Fetal Medicine, and have completed additional training in fertility counselling, miscarriage & baby loss counselling and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
I work with women, men, non-binary, trans individuals, singles and couples.
I am an experienced counsellor, healthcare professional and researcher with special interests in family health and reproduction/fertility. I am a postgraduate in Genetic Counselling and Prenatal Genetics & Fetal Medicine, and have completed additional training in fertility counselling, miscarriage & baby loss counselling and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
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Dr Gareth Davies
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Penarth CF64
I work with individuals, couples and families and use a range of therapeutic models in practice (see below).
Hi there and welcome. I am passionate about working with people who are experiencing emotional difficulties relating to grief, loss, shame, blame or self-criticism, and working on healing the impact of trauma/ PTSD. I take a very holistic approach, so whether you feel grief or pain about the past, fear about the future, or anything in between, I’d love to help. I specialise in working with older adults and the LGBTQ+ community and I’m particularly experienced in working with gender identity, sexuality and wider identity concerns.
I work with individuals, couples and families and use a range of therapeutic models in practice (see below).
Hi there and welcome. I am passionate about working with people who are experiencing emotional difficulties relating to grief, loss, shame, blame or self-criticism, and working on healing the impact of trauma/ PTSD. I take a very holistic approach, so whether you feel grief or pain about the past, fear about the future, or anything in between, I’d love to help. I specialise in working with older adults and the LGBTQ+ community and I’m particularly experienced in working with gender identity, sexuality and wider identity concerns.
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Aid 2 Recovery
Psychotherapist
3 Endorsed
EMDR is a specialised psychotherapy to aid your recovery, allowing us to build a trusted therapeutic professional relationship where you feel listened to.
I have over 30 years experience working within the health and social sector . I hold a Bsc (Hons) RNLD Nursing degree with over 25 years mental health experience. I support people with anxiety & depression victims of sexual abuse and domestic abuse.I also work with neurodiversity I am able to offer face to face therapy in a confidential and safe space & domiciliary assessments and remote therapy via Zoom. I promise to listen & ensure you have a safe space, which is confidential and comfortable. Allowing improvement in your mental health & wellbeing. Remote therapy as just as beneficial as face to face sessions. I’m here for you.
EMDR is a specialised psychotherapy to aid your recovery, allowing us to build a trusted therapeutic professional relationship where you feel listened to.
I have over 30 years experience working within the health and social sector . I hold a Bsc (Hons) RNLD Nursing degree with over 25 years mental health experience. I support people with anxiety & depression victims of sexual abuse and domestic abuse.I also work with neurodiversity I am able to offer face to face therapy in a confidential and safe space & domiciliary assessments and remote therapy via Zoom. I promise to listen & ensure you have a safe space, which is confidential and comfortable. Allowing improvement in your mental health & wellbeing. Remote therapy as just as beneficial as face to face sessions. I’m here for you.
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Donita Rodrigues
Psychologist, MA, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
At the UK Practice, our neuroaffirmative approach to ADHD assessment & diagnosis means that we take time to understand how ADHD shows up in your life, whether it’s affecting your work, relationships, or personal sense of self.
In addition to ADHD assessments, we also offer psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and expats. We also offer clinical supervision. Whether dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, or adjusting to life abroad, we're here to help you build resilience, improve communication, and navigate life's challenges with confidence.
At the UK Practice, our neuroaffirmative approach to ADHD assessment & diagnosis means that we take time to understand how ADHD shows up in your life, whether it’s affecting your work, relationships, or personal sense of self.
In addition to ADHD assessments, we also offer psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and expats. We also offer clinical supervision. Whether dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, or adjusting to life abroad, we're here to help you build resilience, improve communication, and navigate life's challenges with confidence.
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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.