Emotionally Focused Counselling in Barry

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Tahreen Arshad
Counsellor, MBACP
Barry CF63
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.
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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Photo of Gail Duffy, Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Gail Duffy
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
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.
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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Caithlin Tracey
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I help clients with stress, anxiety, panic, overwhelm, social anxiety, agoraphobia, worry, overthinking, insomnia, low self-esteem, low confidence, attachment issues, people-pleasing, boundaries, relationships, life crises, illness, bereavement and new beginnings. Working alongside or outside of mental health diagnoses and labels, I always work to your pace and comfort levels, and offer skills to help clients feel calmer, more confident, grounded, in control. We can work together to uncover how past events may have lead to your current issues, or alternatively focus solely on addressing current experiences.
I help clients with stress, anxiety, panic, overwhelm, social anxiety, agoraphobia, worry, overthinking, insomnia, low self-esteem, low confidence, attachment issues, people-pleasing, boundaries, relationships, life crises, illness, bereavement and new beginnings. Working alongside or outside of mental health diagnoses and labels, I always work to your pace and comfort levels, and offer skills to help clients feel calmer, more confident, grounded, in control. We can work together to uncover how past events may have lead to your current issues, or alternatively focus solely on addressing current experiences.
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Claire Emma Rowlands-Gent
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Working creatively to explore the spoken and unspoken. I'm a qualified Humanistic Existential Therapist, specialising in Substance use, Sex and Pornography addiction and compulsive behaviours. ( Family and Partners.. Hoarding, OCD, Anxiety, Sexuality are a few of the areas that I have many years experience working with clients on ) I can offer work with yourself and/or your partner.  I have a passion for working with people to help them explore the outcome that they are eager to work towards. Using an integrated needs-led approach. I offer  a fully tailored service to meet each individual and couple's needs.
Working creatively to explore the spoken and unspoken. I'm a qualified Humanistic Existential Therapist, specialising in Substance use, Sex and Pornography addiction and compulsive behaviours. ( Family and Partners.. Hoarding, OCD, Anxiety, Sexuality are a few of the areas that I have many years experience working with clients on ) I can offer work with yourself and/or your partner.  I have a passion for working with people to help them explore the outcome that they are eager to work towards. Using an integrated needs-led approach. I offer  a fully tailored service to meet each individual and couple's needs.
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JDJC
Counsellor, BACP
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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Nic Milone
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you struggling with low mood, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, substance use or addiction? Are you trying to recover from a traumatic event(s) or relationship but find yourself overwhelmed, overthinking and self-analysing. Maybe you are in a difficult situation, seeking to understand what's happening and find the strength to move forward. You may identify as LGBTQ+ and/or neurodiverse and want to explore what that means for you or talk through your experiences.
Are you struggling with low mood, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, substance use or addiction? Are you trying to recover from a traumatic event(s) or relationship but find yourself overwhelmed, overthinking and self-analysing. Maybe you are in a difficult situation, seeking to understand what's happening and find the strength to move forward. You may identify as LGBTQ+ and/or neurodiverse and want to explore what that means for you or talk through your experiences.
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Jo Williams
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I have a PG Dip in Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT).
I'm Jo and I am a qualified psychotherapist working with adults and couples (Level 7). I am a Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I practice person-centred and emotion-focused therapy and have experience working in many different areas including bereavement, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress. I aim to form an open and genuine therapeutic relationship with you to offer guidance and support with whatever your needs are. I offer a non-judgemental and encouraging style to explore the concerns that bring you to seek counselling.
I have a PG Dip in Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT).
I'm Jo and I am a qualified psychotherapist working with adults and couples (Level 7). I am a Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I practice person-centred and emotion-focused therapy and have experience working in many different areas including bereavement, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress. I aim to form an open and genuine therapeutic relationship with you to offer guidance and support with whatever your needs are. I offer a non-judgemental and encouraging style to explore the concerns that bring you to seek counselling.
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Photo of Laura Taylor - Laura Taylored Therapy - therapy to fit around you, Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Do you feel like you're wearing a mask and only those close to you, see the real 'you'? You find yourself constantly apologising and wondering what people think of you. Do you spend a lot of time preparing what to say in social situations or replaying an event over and over, considering how you came across? You now say "no" to things you want to do. You might also be neurodivergent and struggle to know if the feelings you experience are due to ADHD, autism or something else. All of this makes you feel low. You want things to change but you’re not sure where to begin and now your relationships, work, education are being affected.
Do you feel like you're wearing a mask and only those close to you, see the real 'you'? You find yourself constantly apologising and wondering what people think of you. Do you spend a lot of time preparing what to say in social situations or replaying an event over and over, considering how you came across? You now say "no" to things you want to do. You might also be neurodivergent and struggle to know if the feelings you experience are due to ADHD, autism or something else. All of this makes you feel low. You want things to change but you’re not sure where to begin and now your relationships, work, education are being affected.
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Photo of Nicholas John Hopkins, Counsellor, MA, MNCPS Acc.
Nicholas John Hopkins
Counsellor, MA, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
I am a qualified humanistic counsellor, where the goal is to support my client on the path to self-discovery and personal growth. No one person is the same and I believe this should be embraced when it comes to therapy. With a non-judgemental approach to counselling, my goal is to help you better understand yourself and empower you to deal with issues that life may create, to do this I try to be adaptive and find a process that suits you.
I am a qualified humanistic counsellor, where the goal is to support my client on the path to self-discovery and personal growth. No one person is the same and I believe this should be embraced when it comes to therapy. With a non-judgemental approach to counselling, my goal is to help you better understand yourself and empower you to deal with issues that life may create, to do this I try to be adaptive and find a process that suits you.
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Indigo Tree Counselling & Coaching Consultancy
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello and welcome to my Psychology Today profile. I provide a safe environment for individuals, couples, groups and organisations to instigate desired change. My therapeutic style is relational and goal focused. Following 20 years of experience within NHS, private practice and organisations I utilise human development and potential along with CBT, Hypnotherapy and creative methodologies. Ultimately, uncovering potential, exploring thoughts, feelings and behaviours and helping you to exchange the maladaptive to healthy thoughts and behaviours; building foundations of peace and self worth within yourself and your relationships.
Hello and welcome to my Psychology Today profile. I provide a safe environment for individuals, couples, groups and organisations to instigate desired change. My therapeutic style is relational and goal focused. Following 20 years of experience within NHS, private practice and organisations I utilise human development and potential along with CBT, Hypnotherapy and creative methodologies. Ultimately, uncovering potential, exploring thoughts, feelings and behaviours and helping you to exchange the maladaptive to healthy thoughts and behaviours; building foundations of peace and self worth within yourself and your relationships.
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Marion Moody
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Waitlist for new clients
You may be somebody with mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and/or stress. These may be long-standing or more recent, for example reactions to challenging circumstances in the present or more recent past. You will be motivated and willing to engage actively in your own recovery and self-awareness. While I do not have an ideal client - I have worked with a range of clients in a number of settings including the NHS, and Employee Assistance Providers - I do find it very rewarding and interesting to work with the body and creative approaches, and particularly welcome clients open to working in this way.
You may be somebody with mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and/or stress. These may be long-standing or more recent, for example reactions to challenging circumstances in the present or more recent past. You will be motivated and willing to engage actively in your own recovery and self-awareness. While I do not have an ideal client - I have worked with a range of clients in a number of settings including the NHS, and Employee Assistance Providers - I do find it very rewarding and interesting to work with the body and creative approaches, and particularly welcome clients open to working in this way.
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Photo of Jayden Josh James, Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Jayden Josh James
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
Most of us experience times in our lives when we feel lost, stuck, misunderstood and sometimes we can find ourselves in a dark place not knowing what to do or how to make the changes we might feel are needed. This can involve questioning who we are, wrestling with difficult questions, trauma, illness, addiction or loss. Sometimes people don't have anyone they feel able to talk to or sharing with people close might be difficult. I hope to offer a space in which you can feel safe and respected while you explore these challenges and move towards improved mental health.
Most of us experience times in our lives when we feel lost, stuck, misunderstood and sometimes we can find ourselves in a dark place not knowing what to do or how to make the changes we might feel are needed. This can involve questioning who we are, wrestling with difficult questions, trauma, illness, addiction or loss. Sometimes people don't have anyone they feel able to talk to or sharing with people close might be difficult. I hope to offer a space in which you can feel safe and respected while you explore these challenges and move towards improved mental health.
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Benjamin Stimpson
Counsellor, MBACP
Cardiff CF10
Are you looking for a place you can unpack, vent, and then begin unravelling the issue you are facing? Working integratively, I bring skills to assist clients to engage with your work in a non-judgemental and safe place. I work with a diverse range of clients, but work a great deal with men, LGBTQ+ (particularly Trans and ENBY clients), neurodiverse, members of fetish communities, and North Americans living in the UK. Together we can face, unpack, and start to understand what you are working through.
Are you looking for a place you can unpack, vent, and then begin unravelling the issue you are facing? Working integratively, I bring skills to assist clients to engage with your work in a non-judgemental and safe place. I work with a diverse range of clients, but work a great deal with men, LGBTQ+ (particularly Trans and ENBY clients), neurodiverse, members of fetish communities, and North Americans living in the UK. Together we can face, unpack, and start to understand what you are working through.
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Photo of Maddison York - Maddison York - Turning Page Counselling, Counsellor, MBACP
Hello, I’m Maddison, a qualified Pluralistic-Integrative Neurodivergent Counsellor, with a warm, empathic, non-judgemental approach to working with clients, providing you with a supportive and safe space to explore, process and work through your unique challenges. Working pluralistically means that I value each client as an individual, who will have different needs at different times during counselling. As such, the therapeutic process involves flexible collaboration, and tailoring my approach to each session, to ensure that you are able to achieve whatever you may want from our sessions.
Hello, I’m Maddison, a qualified Pluralistic-Integrative Neurodivergent Counsellor, with a warm, empathic, non-judgemental approach to working with clients, providing you with a supportive and safe space to explore, process and work through your unique challenges. Working pluralistically means that I value each client as an individual, who will have different needs at different times during counselling. As such, the therapeutic process involves flexible collaboration, and tailoring my approach to each session, to ensure that you are able to achieve whatever you may want from our sessions.
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Kathryn Foster
Counsellor, MBACP
Cardiff CF10
Hello, my name is Kathryn. As a counsellor, I hold a DipHE in Integrative Counselling and a BSc in Professional Practice. I am a registered member of the BACP and the ACC. We will always begin sessions in a person-centred way as we get to know each other and build a working relationship. I will then draw from different therapeutic fields depending on what you bring to the sessions. We may use CBT, Psychodynamic, Transactional Analysis, Parts work or Gestalt and attachment theory.
Hello, my name is Kathryn. As a counsellor, I hold a DipHE in Integrative Counselling and a BSc in Professional Practice. I am a registered member of the BACP and the ACC. We will always begin sessions in a person-centred way as we get to know each other and build a working relationship. I will then draw from different therapeutic fields depending on what you bring to the sessions. We may use CBT, Psychodynamic, Transactional Analysis, Parts work or Gestalt and attachment theory.
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Jayne Blenkin
Counsellor, MBACP
Newport NP20
Our lives can present us with many challenges and obstacles which can sometimes leave us feeling overwhelmed. Counselling can help you navigate these challenges, make you aware of unhelpful patterns and support you in making the changes you need to move forward in a healthier way that serves you better.
Our lives can present us with many challenges and obstacles which can sometimes leave us feeling overwhelmed. Counselling can help you navigate these challenges, make you aware of unhelpful patterns and support you in making the changes you need to move forward in a healthier way that serves you better.
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Athina Patsoule
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
I am a psychologist and certified psychotherapist ECP, registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I completed my undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Psychology at the University of Strasbourg and I specialised in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Study of Human Relations in Greece. Since 2010, I have been working privately and also collaborating with various public and private organisations, offering individual, couples and group counselling and psychotherapy as well as parenting counselling. I currently work online and I offer sessions in Greek, French and English.
I am a psychologist and certified psychotherapist ECP, registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I completed my undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Psychology at the University of Strasbourg and I specialised in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Study of Human Relations in Greece. Since 2010, I have been working privately and also collaborating with various public and private organisations, offering individual, couples and group counselling and psychotherapy as well as parenting counselling. I currently work online and I offer sessions in Greek, French and English.
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Katie Ruddy
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
I’m a relational Psychotherapist, Play Therapist (BAPT Registered), Supervisor, and Counselling Lecturer. I offer creative, embodied support for adults, children, families, and therapists. My approach is present-focused, compassionate, and non-judgemental. I have particular experience with trauma and attachment and work with clients to explore relational dynamics, build awareness, and reconnect with parts of themselves that may feel lost or hidden. You can expect a respectful, accepting space where insight, connection, and growth can unfold at your pace.
I’m a relational Psychotherapist, Play Therapist (BAPT Registered), Supervisor, and Counselling Lecturer. I offer creative, embodied support for adults, children, families, and therapists. My approach is present-focused, compassionate, and non-judgemental. I have particular experience with trauma and attachment and work with clients to explore relational dynamics, build awareness, and reconnect with parts of themselves that may feel lost or hidden. You can expect a respectful, accepting space where insight, connection, and growth can unfold at your pace.
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Dr Sarah Morris
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about your next steps? Maybe you’re navigating a big change, questioning aspects of yourself or your relationships, or simply feeling like life isn’t quite how you’d like it to be. You might be struggling with stress or burnout, stuck in patterns of perfectionism or self-criticism, or finding it hard to set boundaries and put your own needs first. Perhaps you’re exploring your identity, sexuality, or rethinking your faith or spirituality. Maybe you are adjusting to becoming a parent, trying to conceive, or navigating changing relationships with your own ageing parents.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about your next steps? Maybe you’re navigating a big change, questioning aspects of yourself or your relationships, or simply feeling like life isn’t quite how you’d like it to be. You might be struggling with stress or burnout, stuck in patterns of perfectionism or self-criticism, or finding it hard to set boundaries and put your own needs first. Perhaps you’re exploring your identity, sexuality, or rethinking your faith or spirituality. Maybe you are adjusting to becoming a parent, trying to conceive, or navigating changing relationships with your own ageing parents.
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Caroline Helen Sutton
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Caldicot NP26
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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Emotionally Focused Counsellors
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.

Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.

What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.

What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.