Depression Counselling in Cardiff

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Dr Ella Rafferty
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
The clients I work with are elite performers dedicated to excelling in their field, whether it be sport, the arts, business, or high-stakes industry. They are committed to personal & professional growth, seeking to harness their full potential while maintaining emotional well-being. These individuals are ambitious & open to exploring all aspects of themselves to achieve sustained excellence. They understand the value of psychological support in navigating the pressures of top-level performance & I often become part of their ‘team’ when they are seeking to engage in a transformative process to enhance resilience, creativity & success
The clients I work with are elite performers dedicated to excelling in their field, whether it be sport, the arts, business, or high-stakes industry. They are committed to personal & professional growth, seeking to harness their full potential while maintaining emotional well-being. These individuals are ambitious & open to exploring all aspects of themselves to achieve sustained excellence. They understand the value of psychological support in navigating the pressures of top-level performance & I often become part of their ‘team’ when they are seeking to engage in a transformative process to enhance resilience, creativity & success
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Lisa Barkley
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Cardiff CF14
Waitlist for new clients
I work using CBT/Schema Therapy a powerful, evidence-based approach to help you understand and heal the emotional wounds leading to difficulties like: Low self-esteem or self-doubt; Repeating unhealthy relationship dynamics; Anxiety; Depression, and stress.
By identify and transform these deep-rooted patterns, empowering you to: Recognize and break free from negative cycles; Build a stronger, healthier sense of self; Improve communication and relationships and develop coping strategies for emotional resilience. Will help with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties
I work using CBT/Schema Therapy a powerful, evidence-based approach to help you understand and heal the emotional wounds leading to difficulties like: Low self-esteem or self-doubt; Repeating unhealthy relationship dynamics; Anxiety; Depression, and stress.
By identify and transform these deep-rooted patterns, empowering you to: Recognize and break free from negative cycles; Build a stronger, healthier sense of self; Improve communication and relationships and develop coping strategies for emotional resilience. Will help with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties
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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 specialize in a holistic approach to therapy, blending solution-focused techniques with elements of acceptance and change. My belief in the uniqueness of each individual drives my practice, as I tailor sessions to meet the specific needs and goals of my clients.
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 specialize in a holistic approach to therapy, blending solution-focused techniques with elements of acceptance and change. My belief in the uniqueness of each individual drives my practice, as I tailor sessions to meet the specific needs and goals of my clients.
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Kate Carr
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
1 Endorsed
Cardiff CF10
Are you're seeking support to make sense of things and find new meaning? Or perhaps you have a specific need or issue you want to explore. I am a Psychotherapist in training offering a supportive, non-judgemental space to explore your experiences and what matters to you.
Are you're seeking support to make sense of things and find new meaning? Or perhaps you have a specific need or issue you want to explore. I am a Psychotherapist in training offering a supportive, non-judgemental space to explore your experiences and what matters to you.
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Dr Elinor MacCormac
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Cardiff CF14
I am particularly passionate about working with people who experience low self-esteem or feelings of shame and inadequacy, and to manage the impact of trauma/PTSD. I understand how devastating these feelings and experiences can be and I use a compassionate and trauma-informed perspective to understand and support my clients. I am experienced and passionate about gender and any related challenges and can offer a safe space to consider, discuss and explore gender and trans issues.
I am particularly passionate about working with people who experience low self-esteem or feelings of shame and inadequacy, and to manage the impact of trauma/PTSD. I understand how devastating these feelings and experiences can be and I use a compassionate and trauma-informed perspective to understand and support my clients. I am experienced and passionate about gender and any related challenges and can offer a safe space to consider, discuss and explore gender and trans issues.
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Richard Bulos
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Cardiff CF10
I support adults struggling with identity, low self-worth, relationship difficulties, and trauma. If you feel emotionally overwhelmed or stuck in repeating patterns, therapy can help. Using Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) and EMDR, I help you understand your patterns, process past experiences, and build a more secure and confident sense of self, so you can move forward with greater clarity and resilience.
I support adults struggling with identity, low self-worth, relationship difficulties, and trauma. If you feel emotionally overwhelmed or stuck in repeating patterns, therapy can help. Using Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) and EMDR, I help you understand your patterns, process past experiences, and build a more secure and confident sense of self, so you can move forward with greater clarity and resilience.
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The Listening Space
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Cardiff CF3
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.
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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Riccardo Cocco
Counsellor, MSc, BACP
1 Endorsed
Cardiff CF24
I am a qualified Therapist with 8 years of experience working within the NHS mental health, addiction & Trauma pathways. The key to my work with clients is the belief that, through a psychotherapeutic relationship, we can gain insights into our patterns of behaviour. Working relationally, we can explore the possibility of change and begin to consider alternative positions that lead towards a more compassionate and fulfilled version of ourselves. My primary modalities of working with my clients involve addressing the unmet needs of our life experiences in early years, exploring the relational needs that may have been left unattended.
I am a qualified Therapist with 8 years of experience working within the NHS mental health, addiction & Trauma pathways. The key to my work with clients is the belief that, through a psychotherapeutic relationship, we can gain insights into our patterns of behaviour. Working relationally, we can explore the possibility of change and begin to consider alternative positions that lead towards a more compassionate and fulfilled version of ourselves. My primary modalities of working with my clients involve addressing the unmet needs of our life experiences in early years, exploring the relational needs that may have been left unattended.
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Dr Jennifer Berrett
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Cardiff CF14
Hi! I’m Jen, and I’m a Clinical Psychologist providing evidence-based therapy within a non-judgemental and compassionate space. My speciality is the perinatal period, with a focus on perinatal trauma (including birth trauma or trauma related to e.g. Hyperemesis Gravidarum; HG) perinatal mental health, and perinatal loss. I am passionate about providing safe and non-judgemental spaces for people to explore what they are finding challenging, whether this be their grief, mental health, transition to parenthood or trauma symptoms. My hope is to reduce any societal stigma a parent might feel, and decrease the need to self-silence pain.
Hi! I’m Jen, and I’m a Clinical Psychologist providing evidence-based therapy within a non-judgemental and compassionate space. My speciality is the perinatal period, with a focus on perinatal trauma (including birth trauma or trauma related to e.g. Hyperemesis Gravidarum; HG) perinatal mental health, and perinatal loss. I am passionate about providing safe and non-judgemental spaces for people to explore what they are finding challenging, whether this be their grief, mental health, transition to parenthood or trauma symptoms. My hope is to reduce any societal stigma a parent might feel, and decrease the need to self-silence pain.
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Kathryn Slattery
Counsellor, MBACP
Cardiff CF11
I work with anxiety (including generalised, health and social), Trauma including PTSD/C-PTSD, bereavement, neurodivergent issues, LGBTQIA plus issues, gender dysphoria, stress, life transitions, self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties and anything else that is on your mind.
Hi, I’m Kat. You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—from yourself, from others, or from the life you want to be living. You may be used to masking, pushing through, or coping alone, even when things feel difficult underneath. I offer compassionate, trauma-informed counselling for adults, with a neuro-affirmative and LGBTQIA+ affirmative approach. I provide a warm, non-judgemental space where you don’t need to explain or justify who you are—you can show up as yourself, at your own pace.
I work with anxiety (including generalised, health and social), Trauma including PTSD/C-PTSD, bereavement, neurodivergent issues, LGBTQIA plus issues, gender dysphoria, stress, life transitions, self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties and anything else that is on your mind.
Hi, I’m Kat. You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—from yourself, from others, or from the life you want to be living. You may be used to masking, pushing through, or coping alone, even when things feel difficult underneath. I offer compassionate, trauma-informed counselling for adults, with a neuro-affirmative and LGBTQIA+ affirmative approach. I provide a warm, non-judgemental space where you don’t need to explain or justify who you are—you can show up as yourself, at your own pace.
029 2167 2191 View 029 2167 2191
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Solana Murray
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Cardiff CF24
The space that I offer you will be all yours. It will be relaxed and comfortable, which will aid in your ability to feel open. Counselling can be daunting, and beginning- even more so. I aim to make this process as simple as possible, with the main focus being you, and what you want to explore. I will offer my knowledge and experience through ideas, solutions, strategies and techniques. Whatever your goal is, I want to help you achieve it.
The space that I offer you will be all yours. It will be relaxed and comfortable, which will aid in your ability to feel open. Counselling can be daunting, and beginning- even more so. I aim to make this process as simple as possible, with the main focus being you, and what you want to explore. I will offer my knowledge and experience through ideas, solutions, strategies and techniques. Whatever your goal is, I want to help you achieve it.
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Lee Jonathan Priday
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Cardiff CF14
Mental health difficulties can leave us feeling rejected, isolated and alone. This is a hard cycle to break, because we tend to manage our problems in ways that leave us feeling even worse. This is all part of being human. It affects our relationships, our sense of self and our ability to function on a day-to-day basis. It is at times like this that we need support. Someone who can help us to view our problems through a different lens and can help us develop the tools we need to break the cycle. Many people find that therapy is the key to managing their difficulties whilst leading more meaningful lives.
Mental health difficulties can leave us feeling rejected, isolated and alone. This is a hard cycle to break, because we tend to manage our problems in ways that leave us feeling even worse. This is all part of being human. It affects our relationships, our sense of self and our ability to function on a day-to-day basis. It is at times like this that we need support. Someone who can help us to view our problems through a different lens and can help us develop the tools we need to break the cycle. Many people find that therapy is the key to managing their difficulties whilst leading more meaningful lives.
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Sophia Farrugia
Counsellor, MBACP
Cardiff CF5
Welcome, I'm curious to know what brings you to my page today? Perhaps you're you struggling to move on from something? Anxious or stressed about life's challenges? Would you like to find coping strategies to help navigate difficult times? Therapy can be a unsettling experience but I congratulate you for beginning your journey.
Welcome, I'm curious to know what brings you to my page today? Perhaps you're you struggling to move on from something? Anxious or stressed about life's challenges? Would you like to find coping strategies to help navigate difficult times? Therapy can be a unsettling experience but I congratulate you for beginning your journey.
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Nicola Mitchell
Counsellor, MBACP
Cardiff CF23
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family.
I came to this role late in life and it has enabled to bring with me years of life experience, care and understanding. As a mature person I can offer you my experience as well my learning. My diploma allows me to work with a range of issues using a variety of counselling models, this means that I can work with clients to find the therapeutic practice that works best for them. I offer a safe therapeutic space to work on whatever you may need. We all have difficulties sometime in our life, it can be very hard to deal with these issues alone, I offer a safe space for you to sit with someone without any advice or judgement.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family.
I came to this role late in life and it has enabled to bring with me years of life experience, care and understanding. As a mature person I can offer you my experience as well my learning. My diploma allows me to work with a range of issues using a variety of counselling models, this means that I can work with clients to find the therapeutic practice that works best for them. I offer a safe therapeutic space to work on whatever you may need. We all have difficulties sometime in our life, it can be very hard to deal with these issues alone, I offer a safe space for you to sit with someone without any advice or judgement.
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El Davis
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Cardiff CF14
Hello! I’m El, a UKCP accredited psychotherapist with a Diploma (Master's level) in Processwork working with Individuals, Couples and Groups . I offer a welcoming and confidential space for you to explore your current situation in life and support you to face difficult circumstances, transitions and the impact of social context. Together we can use a mixture of techniques including talking and paying attention to the body. You will have the chance to develop practical tools, create new behaviour patterns, whilst gaining new understanding and awareness of your life path.
Hello! I’m El, a UKCP accredited psychotherapist with a Diploma (Master's level) in Processwork working with Individuals, Couples and Groups . I offer a welcoming and confidential space for you to explore your current situation in life and support you to face difficult circumstances, transitions and the impact of social context. Together we can use a mixture of techniques including talking and paying attention to the body. You will have the chance to develop practical tools, create new behaviour patterns, whilst gaining new understanding and awareness of your life path.
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Stephen Martin
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Cardiff CF14
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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Dorottya Nagy
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Cardiff CF10
You seem fine on the outside, but inside, it’s constant overthinking, self-doubt, and feeling like you don’t quite belong. I work with people navigating anxiety, big life shifts, burnout, grief, or the weight of always being the “strong one". Maybe you’ve grown up between cultures, moved countries, or spent years people-pleasing just to fit in. Therapy with me is a space to slow down, feel what’s really there, and stop performing. As someone who’s lived between worlds, I bring both lived experience and clinical training to help you make sense of it all and come home to yourself.
You seem fine on the outside, but inside, it’s constant overthinking, self-doubt, and feeling like you don’t quite belong. I work with people navigating anxiety, big life shifts, burnout, grief, or the weight of always being the “strong one". Maybe you’ve grown up between cultures, moved countries, or spent years people-pleasing just to fit in. Therapy with me is a space to slow down, feel what’s really there, and stop performing. As someone who’s lived between worlds, I bring both lived experience and clinical training to help you make sense of it all and come home to yourself.
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Amber Efstathiou
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Cardiff CF10
I offer affirming therapy for those seeking space to unravel difficult experiences and re-discover themselves - whether you're struggling with overwhelm, anxiety, feeling hopeless, depressed, lost, angry or something that feels difficult verbalise.
I work pluralistically, drawing from different approaches depending on what you need from the space. Your preferences and ideas will be central to our work - I firmly believe that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy, and the process of discovering what works best for you can be empowering in itself. See my website for an in depth explanation.
I offer affirming therapy for those seeking space to unravel difficult experiences and re-discover themselves - whether you're struggling with overwhelm, anxiety, feeling hopeless, depressed, lost, angry or something that feels difficult verbalise.
I work pluralistically, drawing from different approaches depending on what you need from the space. Your preferences and ideas will be central to our work - I firmly believe that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy, and the process of discovering what works best for you can be empowering in itself. See my website for an in depth explanation.
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Sarah Helen Watson
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
1 Endorsed
Cardiff CF11
I offer one-to-one Gestalt therapy to adults, in Cardiff and online. Together, we'll create a safe, confidential and encouraging space, where you can explore your experience, develop awareness, and acknowledge your freedom and responsibility for your choices. I’m a trainee psychotherapist at the Welsh Psychotherapy Institute (WPI). I follow WPI & UKCP’s Code of Ethics. My fees are £35 per 50 minute session.
I offer one-to-one Gestalt therapy to adults, in Cardiff and online. Together, we'll create a safe, confidential and encouraging space, where you can explore your experience, develop awareness, and acknowledge your freedom and responsibility for your choices. I’m a trainee psychotherapist at the Welsh Psychotherapy Institute (WPI). I follow WPI & UKCP’s Code of Ethics. My fees are £35 per 50 minute session.
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Nicola Brockway
Counsellor, MBACP
Cardiff CF15
I am an experienced and compassionate counsellor, based in Cardiff, offering both face-to-face and online counselling to adults. Life can be hard at times. Although I believe that we all have the potential for growth and the ability to navigate life's challenges, there are times when it can feel a bit too much to face things alone. Having counselling to talk through your thoughts, feelings and experiences can help you gain clarity and understanding, as well as help you move forward.
I am an experienced and compassionate counsellor, based in Cardiff, offering both face-to-face and online counselling to adults. Life can be hard at times. Although I believe that we all have the potential for growth and the ability to navigate life's challenges, there are times when it can feel a bit too much to face things alone. Having counselling to talk through your thoughts, feelings and experiences can help you gain clarity and understanding, as well as help you move forward.
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