Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counselling in Bridgend

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Julian Walters
Counsellor
Bridgend CF33
I am currently Principal at South Wales College of Clinical Hypnosis and have appeared in Hello Magazine Online helping thousands of people to rediscover their life to be the person they want to be. I specialise in releasing Anxiety , Addictions and Obesity and offer face to face or online with the strictest confidence so get in touch if you are fed up with having to settle for the life you are currently experiencing and we can release you to move forwards
I am currently Principal at South Wales College of Clinical Hypnosis and have appeared in Hello Magazine Online helping thousands of people to rediscover their life to be the person they want to be. I specialise in releasing Anxiety , Addictions and Obesity and offer face to face or online with the strictest confidence so get in touch if you are fed up with having to settle for the life you are currently experiencing and we can release you to move forwards
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Nicola Stockford
Counsellor, MA, PNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Bridgend CF31
I am a trained EMDR therapist and I also integrate other approaches such as mindfulness, humanistic and systemic therapies.
You may be feeling a bit lost, stuck, overwhelmed, or have been going through a difficult stage in life. Perhaps traumatic events or relationship difficulties have been affecting your self-esteem or causing low mood and anxiety. Whatever it is that you might have been working through, it can help to get professional support and be heard, acknowledged, and have someone navigate through it safely and mindfully with you.
I am a trained EMDR therapist and I also integrate other approaches such as mindfulness, humanistic and systemic therapies.
You may be feeling a bit lost, stuck, overwhelmed, or have been going through a difficult stage in life. Perhaps traumatic events or relationship difficulties have been affecting your self-esteem or causing low mood and anxiety. Whatever it is that you might have been working through, it can help to get professional support and be heard, acknowledged, and have someone navigate through it safely and mindfully with you.
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Karen Prescod - KarenCounselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Bridgend CF35
I also use a lot of Mindfulness, which can really help in so many ways.
Do you need a safe confidential place to speak openly, with someone neutral and non-judgemental? You may be looking to make some changes, or have a dilemma to talk through. Maybe you've lost a loved one or pet, feel isolated or stressed, or have a problem that's preventing you from moving forward. I work to understand things from your viewpoint, and to build a trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel comfortable enough to be yourself. I listen, understand, accept, and believe, and appreciate that talking about feelings is difficult. Being interactive means that you'll get much more than 'hmms' and 'uh-huhs' from me.
I also use a lot of Mindfulness, which can really help in so many ways.
Do you need a safe confidential place to speak openly, with someone neutral and non-judgemental? You may be looking to make some changes, or have a dilemma to talk through. Maybe you've lost a loved one or pet, feel isolated or stressed, or have a problem that's preventing you from moving forward. I work to understand things from your viewpoint, and to build a trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel comfortable enough to be yourself. I listen, understand, accept, and believe, and appreciate that talking about feelings is difficult. Being interactive means that you'll get much more than 'hmms' and 'uh-huhs' from me.
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Lisa Margaret Gilchrist
Counsellor, BACP
Bridgend CF31
Hi, I'm an experienced and professionally qualified counsellor, having had my own practice since 1999. I work with individuals, couples, children, young people and families. I specialise in CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), providing sessions in a warm, non-judgemental and solution focussed environment. Please don't worry about taking the step to get you to where you want to be, I'll work with you, at your own pace and together we'll find a solution to how you are feeling.
Hi, I'm an experienced and professionally qualified counsellor, having had my own practice since 1999. I work with individuals, couples, children, young people and families. I specialise in CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), providing sessions in a warm, non-judgemental and solution focussed environment. Please don't worry about taking the step to get you to where you want to be, I'll work with you, at your own pace and together we'll find a solution to how you are feeling.
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Charlotte Caroline Lewis-Williams
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Bridgend CF31
I'm Charlotte, I would be honoured to support you as you navigate your journey in life. I work with adults and young people both online and face-to-face. I work in a supportive and adaptable way which allows you to be seen as an individual. My goal as your therapist is to provide support tailored to your needs. Seeking help takes courage, and I want you to know that you're in a safe, welcoming space where you can just be yourself. My goal is to provide a personal, non-judgemental, and multi-dimensional approach to assist you in building self-awareness, and ultimately empowering you to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
I'm Charlotte, I would be honoured to support you as you navigate your journey in life. I work with adults and young people both online and face-to-face. I work in a supportive and adaptable way which allows you to be seen as an individual. My goal as your therapist is to provide support tailored to your needs. Seeking help takes courage, and I want you to know that you're in a safe, welcoming space where you can just be yourself. My goal is to provide a personal, non-judgemental, and multi-dimensional approach to assist you in building self-awareness, and ultimately empowering you to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
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Dr Helen Watkins
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Bridgend CF31
I'm Helen, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. My aim within therapy is to provide a safe space for people who are struggling with their psychological wellbeing and are keen to gain a better understanding of why this might be the case and learn ways of moving forward in a positive direction.
I'm Helen, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. My aim within therapy is to provide a safe space for people who are struggling with their psychological wellbeing and are keen to gain a better understanding of why this might be the case and learn ways of moving forward in a positive direction.
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Claire Emma Rowlands-Gent
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer mindfulness and compassionate theraputic services in a safe environment.
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.
I offer mindfulness and compassionate theraputic services in a safe environment.
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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Caithlin Tracey
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
My approach is sensitive and flexible - using person-centered, CBT, Somatic CBT, Solution-focussed, mindfulness-based and gentle hypnotherapy approaches to help you explore, question, build a stronger relationship with yourself.
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.
My approach is sensitive and flexible - using person-centered, CBT, Somatic CBT, Solution-focussed, mindfulness-based and gentle hypnotherapy approaches to help you explore, question, build a stronger relationship with yourself.
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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Susan Owen
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Life can feel overwhelming when past experiences continue to shape how you think, feel, and respond. You may be living with anxiety, low mood, self-doubt or a sense of feeling stuck. I understand the deep and lasting impact trauma and adversity can have on both the mind and body. Left unprocessed, these experiences can shape how you see yourself, others, and the world — often through a lens of fear, shame, or self-protection. I offer a supportive space where we can untangle these patterns, so you're no longer viewing life through a trauma lens. I will help you reclaim your strength, clarity, and sense of direction.
Life can feel overwhelming when past experiences continue to shape how you think, feel, and respond. You may be living with anxiety, low mood, self-doubt or a sense of feeling stuck. I understand the deep and lasting impact trauma and adversity can have on both the mind and body. Left unprocessed, these experiences can shape how you see yourself, others, and the world — often through a lens of fear, shame, or self-protection. I offer a supportive space where we can untangle these patterns, so you're no longer viewing life through a trauma lens. I will help you reclaim your strength, clarity, and sense of direction.
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Stephen Martin
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
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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Aberavon Sands Therapy Service
Verified Verified
Serves Area
The Aberavon therapy service specialises in trauma, eating disorders/issues and phobia treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. We provide a safe, supportive, and compassionate space to process difficult experiences and build resilience. Using evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, CBT, and DBT, we tailor therapy to individual needs and developmental stages. Our focus is on helping clients understand their experiences, reduce distress, and move forward with greater confidence, wellbeing, and hope for the future.
The Aberavon therapy service specialises in trauma, eating disorders/issues and phobia treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. We provide a safe, supportive, and compassionate space to process difficult experiences and build resilience. Using evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, CBT, and DBT, we tailor therapy to individual needs and developmental stages. Our focus is on helping clients understand their experiences, reduce distress, and move forward with greater confidence, wellbeing, and hope for the future.
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Cardiff Holistic Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
As well as talking therapy we will use breath work, mindfulness and meditation techniques to help you manage your symptoms.
I am passionate about helping you to manage your mental well-being and believe there is a strong connection between the body and the mind. The effects of anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma can be physically felt as well as mentally and emotionally. I understand how overwhelming and debilitating it is to try and cope with daily living when carrying these feelings around with you and just wanting to feel well again. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to help you work through and manage these feelings so that you can start to live your life again without this holding you back.
As well as talking therapy we will use breath work, mindfulness and meditation techniques to help you manage your symptoms.
I am passionate about helping you to manage your mental well-being and believe there is a strong connection between the body and the mind. The effects of anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma can be physically felt as well as mentally and emotionally. I understand how overwhelming and debilitating it is to try and cope with daily living when carrying these feelings around with you and just wanting to feel well again. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to help you work through and manage these feelings so that you can start to live your life again without this holding you back.
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Dr Paula Riella
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Rigorous clinical training using CBT, mindfulness, personal construct psychology, psychodynamic and systemic psychotherapy models.
I am a chartered psychologist with 26 years of therapeutic experience of working in the NHS, the police service, education and private practice. I am an integrative practitioner and work with a variety of psychological models. These include: CBT, EMDR, compassion focused therapy, relational and systemic psychotherapy. I offer treatment sessions via video conferencing. I also provide supervision to psychologists, counsellors and psychotherapists.
Rigorous clinical training using CBT, mindfulness, personal construct psychology, psychodynamic and systemic psychotherapy models.
I am a chartered psychologist with 26 years of therapeutic experience of working in the NHS, the police service, education and private practice. I am an integrative practitioner and work with a variety of psychological models. These include: CBT, EMDR, compassion focused therapy, relational and systemic psychotherapy. I offer treatment sessions via video conferencing. I also provide supervision to psychologists, counsellors and psychotherapists.
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Jemila Thomas
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Swansea SA2
My name is Jemila Thomas, I am a trained Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and a full member of the BABCP which is a regulatory body, that ensures that I have the most up to date and relevant training, to be able to support my clients. I ensure that I create a non judgmental, calm and safe environment to explore and manage your difficulties. I Offer both CBT and EMDR.
My name is Jemila Thomas, I am a trained Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and a full member of the BABCP which is a regulatory body, that ensures that I have the most up to date and relevant training, to be able to support my clients. I ensure that I create a non judgmental, calm and safe environment to explore and manage your difficulties. I Offer both CBT and EMDR.
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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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Dr Jonathan Kenyon
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Serves Area
I also integrate Compassion-Focused Therapy, Schema Therapy and mindfulness approaches, allowing work with both past experiences and longer-standing emotional patterns.
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I also integrate Compassion-Focused Therapy, Schema Therapy and mindfulness approaches, allowing work with both past experiences and longer-standing emotional patterns.
You may be seeking therapy because certain experiences continue to affect how you feel in the present. This might show up as anxiety, emotional overwhelm, disrupted sleep or feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to change. Even when you understand what has happened, the emotional or physical response can remain. EMDR therapy offers a way of processing these experiences so they feel less intrusive and no longer dominate daily life.
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Helen Armstrong
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Cardiff CF23
Stressed out? Burnt out? Overwhelmed? Perhaps you feel like you’re only just coping, and would like to develop more resilience to help you manage all the things you have in your life? You are welcome, whatever the reason that brings you here. I am particularly interested in working with people who are affected by birth and adoption, issues around race and ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, climate anxiety, relationships and issues of belonging. If you're interested in exploring your deep patterns and motivations in a relational way, and are ready to have a go, then working with me may be just what you need.
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Zoe Prosser
Counsellor
Online Only
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Olga Jaroszewicz
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Cardiff CF15
Hi, my name is Olga I am here to offer you my skills, knowledge in support whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, eating disorder, or other mental health challenges. I am here to provide a safe and supportive space for healing and transformation. Together, we will work towards creating meaningful and sustainable changes that lead to more fulfilling life. I look forward to partnering with you on your journey to healing and wholeness.
Hi, my name is Olga I am here to offer you my skills, knowledge in support whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, eating disorder, or other mental health challenges. I am here to provide a safe and supportive space for healing and transformation. Together, we will work towards creating meaningful and sustainable changes that lead to more fulfilling life. I look forward to partnering with you on your journey to healing and wholeness.
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I work with both individuals and couples, providing safe and confidential space for meaningful therapeutic dialogue. Grounded in Systemic Practice and deeply informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO) for couples, my practice is established in helping people transform difficult experiences—such as trauma, phobias, and anxiety—into growth and healing with wider opportunities. I have been practicing professionally since 2010 and have completed all levels of IFS training. Over the years, I have witnessed profound transformations as clients reconnect to their inner resources and deeper nature.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counsellors
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.

When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.

What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.

Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.