Adoption Counselling in Colwyn Bay
I'm the Clinical Lead at North Wales Reflections, the largest private counselling practice in North Wales. From our accessible offices in Colwyn Bay and online across the UK and globally, we offer a safe, welcoming space where people of all ages feel heard, supported, and empowered. Our experienced team is here to help you navigate life’s challenges. I also mentor therapists in building ethical, sustainable practices.
I'm the Clinical Lead at North Wales Reflections, the largest private counselling practice in North Wales. From our accessible offices in Colwyn Bay and online across the UK and globally, we offer a safe, welcoming space where people of all ages feel heard, supported, and empowered. Our experienced team is here to help you navigate life’s challenges. I also mentor therapists in building ethical, sustainable practices.
I have 19 years experience working in Children and Families Services, mainly in Fostering and Adoption and working therapeutically with families in crisis.
People come to counselling for many different reasons and sometimes help is needed to navigate life's challenges. The way we feel and see ourselves can determine the outcomes we achieve. Counselling provides an opportunity for you to explore, off-load, be heard and supported while you work through difficulties. Life can be difficult at times and often we become overwhelmed and that's natural. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, grief & loss, relationship difficulties or challenges related to life in general, counselling can help you gain insight, clarity and confidence to move forward.
I have 19 years experience working in Children and Families Services, mainly in Fostering and Adoption and working therapeutically with families in crisis.
People come to counselling for many different reasons and sometimes help is needed to navigate life's challenges. The way we feel and see ourselves can determine the outcomes we achieve. Counselling provides an opportunity for you to explore, off-load, be heard and supported while you work through difficulties. Life can be difficult at times and often we become overwhelmed and that's natural. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, grief & loss, relationship difficulties or challenges related to life in general, counselling can help you gain insight, clarity and confidence to move forward.
I have gained a distinction in MSc in Counselling and also qualified as an EMDR Therapist (Gold Standard Therapy recognised by: World Health Organisation, etc). I am an Integrative Therapist which means that I draw on a range of different approaches to meet clients particular needs. I am also a qualified Clinical Supervisor for other therapists. I offer a highly professional service which is underpinned by valid scientific research. I appreciate that accessing therapy can be daunting; therefore, I am welcoming, very accepting & do my best to create a genuinely warm & safe environment. The relationship is vital to positive outcomes.
I have gained a distinction in MSc in Counselling and also qualified as an EMDR Therapist (Gold Standard Therapy recognised by: World Health Organisation, etc). I am an Integrative Therapist which means that I draw on a range of different approaches to meet clients particular needs. I am also a qualified Clinical Supervisor for other therapists. I offer a highly professional service which is underpinned by valid scientific research. I appreciate that accessing therapy can be daunting; therefore, I am welcoming, very accepting & do my best to create a genuinely warm & safe environment. The relationship is vital to positive outcomes.
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Are you feeling disconnected to the world? Have you experienced trauma or are you suffering as a result of the Pandemic ? I am offering a safe place to be. I am meeting you where you are now to walk beside you on this journey of self discovery at your pace and when you feel ready. There are many ways to reconnect. I offer a Person Centred Therapy approach which focuses on you at the centre of your experience.
Are you feeling disconnected to the world? Have you experienced trauma or are you suffering as a result of the Pandemic ? I am offering a safe place to be. I am meeting you where you are now to walk beside you on this journey of self discovery at your pace and when you feel ready. There are many ways to reconnect. I offer a Person Centred Therapy approach which focuses on you at the centre of your experience.
I have worked across child and adult mental health services for a few years now and I work integrationally to make sure that the type of therapy that you need is available to you. I have a lot of experience in working with neurodivergence and can adapt to each individuals requirements. I believe you are the expert in your life.
I have worked across child and adult mental health services for a few years now and I work integrationally to make sure that the type of therapy that you need is available to you. I have a lot of experience in working with neurodivergence and can adapt to each individuals requirements. I believe you are the expert in your life.
At any stage in our lives, relationships and events can leave us with deep hurt and confusion that needs professional help. Counselling can give hope and help untangle confusing thoughts and emotions to understand our true selves and our relationships better, leading to a happier life. Experiencing a therapeutic relationship where you are genuinely valued, understood and accepted without judgement, can be in itself healing. As a person-centred creative counsellor, I see the client and therapist as equals. I provide you with a safe, confidential space to explore the issues that you bring.These sessions are yours, to use as you wish.
At any stage in our lives, relationships and events can leave us with deep hurt and confusion that needs professional help. Counselling can give hope and help untangle confusing thoughts and emotions to understand our true selves and our relationships better, leading to a happier life. Experiencing a therapeutic relationship where you are genuinely valued, understood and accepted without judgement, can be in itself healing. As a person-centred creative counsellor, I see the client and therapist as equals. I provide you with a safe, confidential space to explore the issues that you bring.These sessions are yours, to use as you wish.
Mitch works from home in Ruthin. He has 46 year's experience in Mental Health with Individuals, Couples and Groups. For 15 years he worked as Clinical Lead and Principal Nurse Psychotherapist with the North Wales and Mersey Care NHS. He is a Board Member of the Scarborough Counselling and Psychotherapy Training Institute and is a Core Psychotherapy Trainer at the Welsh Psychotherapy Institute in Cardiff. He has worked across all areas of adult Mental Health with people who have experienced depression, anxiety, self harm, abuse, trauma, eating disorders, drug and alcohol, chronic pain, bereavement, relationship difficulties.
Mitch works from home in Ruthin. He has 46 year's experience in Mental Health with Individuals, Couples and Groups. For 15 years he worked as Clinical Lead and Principal Nurse Psychotherapist with the North Wales and Mersey Care NHS. He is a Board Member of the Scarborough Counselling and Psychotherapy Training Institute and is a Core Psychotherapy Trainer at the Welsh Psychotherapy Institute in Cardiff. He has worked across all areas of adult Mental Health with people who have experienced depression, anxiety, self harm, abuse, trauma, eating disorders, drug and alcohol, chronic pain, bereavement, relationship difficulties.
Hi my name is Wendy and I understand it can be difficult to approach someone for support especially if you are feeling overwhelmed with emotions . We all face challenges in life, some of which we can easily manage while others we find ourselves struggling with and needing greater support. No matter what difficulties you are having or how large or small it feels, I can offer you the time and place for you to explore your feelings and emotions, to find acceptance and understanding in a trusted relationship. At a pace to suit you we can work together in making the changes in your life that can help you feel more in control and at ease
Hi my name is Wendy and I understand it can be difficult to approach someone for support especially if you are feeling overwhelmed with emotions . We all face challenges in life, some of which we can easily manage while others we find ourselves struggling with and needing greater support. No matter what difficulties you are having or how large or small it feels, I can offer you the time and place for you to explore your feelings and emotions, to find acceptance and understanding in a trusted relationship. At a pace to suit you we can work together in making the changes in your life that can help you feel more in control and at ease
Whether you want to be proactive in maintaining good mental health or if life has got tough, due to something that you may have experienced like loss or trauma, some difficult feelings or stress and you are struggling to get through it therapy can help. We all have varying reasons to come to therapy difficult life events/situations, things feeling not quite right, anxiety/depression, things from our past effecting us in the here and now or some burnout. Therapy is a safe, neutral place you can use to explore what is happening for you, and support you in deciding how you want to manage or address it to then move forward.
Whether you want to be proactive in maintaining good mental health or if life has got tough, due to something that you may have experienced like loss or trauma, some difficult feelings or stress and you are struggling to get through it therapy can help. We all have varying reasons to come to therapy difficult life events/situations, things feeling not quite right, anxiety/depression, things from our past effecting us in the here and now or some burnout. Therapy is a safe, neutral place you can use to explore what is happening for you, and support you in deciding how you want to manage or address it to then move forward.
Hi. I’m Lisa and I’m hoping you might like me to be your counsellor. Why choose me? Well, if you like a counsellor who considers the relationship between us the most important thing about therapy, if you like someone who is able to laugh with you, call you out and hold your emotions no matter how big they are, then I might be a good fit for you. People who I have worked with describe me as kind, compassionate, honest and challenging.
Hi. I’m Lisa and I’m hoping you might like me to be your counsellor. Why choose me? Well, if you like a counsellor who considers the relationship between us the most important thing about therapy, if you like someone who is able to laugh with you, call you out and hold your emotions no matter how big they are, then I might be a good fit for you. People who I have worked with describe me as kind, compassionate, honest and challenging.
Sessions are a safe space where people of all ages are welcomed and supported to access therapeutic treatments either online or face-to-face from my consulting room near Caernarfon, Gwynedd.
I offer warmth and compassion, and my strong interest is in providing an accessible, person centred, inclusive service. I aim to help people feel empowered through careful listening, especially in respect of people who maybe neurodivergent, have not always felt understood, experienced difficulty getting their voice heard, or struggled with communicating verbally.
Sessions are a safe space where people of all ages are welcomed and supported to access therapeutic treatments either online or face-to-face from my consulting room near Caernarfon, Gwynedd.
I offer warmth and compassion, and my strong interest is in providing an accessible, person centred, inclusive service. I aim to help people feel empowered through careful listening, especially in respect of people who maybe neurodivergent, have not always felt understood, experienced difficulty getting their voice heard, or struggled with communicating verbally.
Welcome to my page! My journey to Soul Psychology started 30+ years ago during the extensive practice & study of Yoga, Meditation & Eastern Philosophy. This led me to become a Yoga teacher to assist others to find their way back 'home' to wholeness of body, mind, and spirit. Eventually I came to a study of Western Psychology, specifically Psychodynamic, Jungian Archetypes, Synchronicity, Dreams, & Shadow Integration work. I feel that my experience in the fields of yoga, spirituality and psychology has given me the insight to access deeper layers of human psyche to facilitate real & long-lasting self-healing & self-empowerment.
Welcome to my page! My journey to Soul Psychology started 30+ years ago during the extensive practice & study of Yoga, Meditation & Eastern Philosophy. This led me to become a Yoga teacher to assist others to find their way back 'home' to wholeness of body, mind, and spirit. Eventually I came to a study of Western Psychology, specifically Psychodynamic, Jungian Archetypes, Synchronicity, Dreams, & Shadow Integration work. I feel that my experience in the fields of yoga, spirituality and psychology has given me the insight to access deeper layers of human psyche to facilitate real & long-lasting self-healing & self-empowerment.
Finding a counsellor can feel a daunting prospect, especially when feeling at your lowest ebb, navigating life's challenges, difficulties and the painful emotions these can bring. As an integrative therapist I will adapt my therapeutic approach to best suit your needs. I can offer you a safe space to explore these emotions and situations causing you most distress. In developing a trusting therapeutic relationship, we can explore what is impacting your wellbeing most, identify changes you wish to make and set realistic and achievable goals to work towards healing and growth, leaving you feeling empowered, stronger and more confident.
Finding a counsellor can feel a daunting prospect, especially when feeling at your lowest ebb, navigating life's challenges, difficulties and the painful emotions these can bring. As an integrative therapist I will adapt my therapeutic approach to best suit your needs. I can offer you a safe space to explore these emotions and situations causing you most distress. In developing a trusting therapeutic relationship, we can explore what is impacting your wellbeing most, identify changes you wish to make and set realistic and achievable goals to work towards healing and growth, leaving you feeling empowered, stronger and more confident.
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Hi and welcome to my page. My name is Jonathan Beeley, a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, delivering therapy online. I am a specialist adult and child depression, anxiety and trauma focused CBT Psychotherapist. Thank you for taking the time to read this and other profiles; it is one of the best ways of making sure you find the right therapist for you. I have vast experience of working therapeutically with people who are experiencing a wide range of emotional difficulties; from anxiety to depression to complex trauma.
Hi and welcome to my page. My name is Jonathan Beeley, a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, delivering therapy online. I am a specialist adult and child depression, anxiety and trauma focused CBT Psychotherapist. Thank you for taking the time to read this and other profiles; it is one of the best ways of making sure you find the right therapist for you. I have vast experience of working therapeutically with people who are experiencing a wide range of emotional difficulties; from anxiety to depression to complex trauma.
You don’t have to keep struggling alone. If anxiety, low self‑worth, relationship stress, or past experiences are weighing you down, therapy can help you feel lighter and more in control. I offer a calm, supportive space to explore what’s beneath the surface. Together, we’ll build resilience, self‑compassion, and the clarity you need to move forward with confidence.
You don’t have to keep struggling alone. If anxiety, low self‑worth, relationship stress, or past experiences are weighing you down, therapy can help you feel lighter and more in control. I offer a calm, supportive space to explore what’s beneath the surface. Together, we’ll build resilience, self‑compassion, and the clarity you need to move forward with confidence.
Hi, I’m Graham. How are you? I’ve experienced that people’s routes to therapy can
sometimes be many and varied, and that it can be quite a daunting step as well. So, I want
to make it as easy as possible for you.
I qualified to become a counsellor four years ago, and since then I have worked in private
practice, in schools, and in universities. It has been wonderful to give people that opportunity to put themselves and their feelings first. I believe in helping people create their own habits and conditions in their lives that they continue to access throughout their lifetimes.
Hi, I’m Graham. How are you? I’ve experienced that people’s routes to therapy can
sometimes be many and varied, and that it can be quite a daunting step as well. So, I want
to make it as easy as possible for you.
I qualified to become a counsellor four years ago, and since then I have worked in private
practice, in schools, and in universities. It has been wonderful to give people that opportunity to put themselves and their feelings first. I believe in helping people create their own habits and conditions in their lives that they continue to access throughout their lifetimes.
I am a mental health practitioner specialising in trauma and attachment based work. I work with adults and children. I have worked in CAMHS since 2020 with children and young people and parents with mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression and behavioural difficulties, specialising in children and parents, including postnatal mums. Yogi Buddies helps to make therapy accessible for children and make therapy child-friendly, not an experience for a child to fear! Yogi Buddies uses a trauma-informed yoga therapy approach (BPS accredited) which is ideal for children who are not able to engage with traditional therapy.
I am a mental health practitioner specialising in trauma and attachment based work. I work with adults and children. I have worked in CAMHS since 2020 with children and young people and parents with mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression and behavioural difficulties, specialising in children and parents, including postnatal mums. Yogi Buddies helps to make therapy accessible for children and make therapy child-friendly, not an experience for a child to fear! Yogi Buddies uses a trauma-informed yoga therapy approach (BPS accredited) which is ideal for children who are not able to engage with traditional therapy.
Nina & Aiveen are Clinical Directors of Sytemisk Psychology. Our team is made up of experienced, HCPC registered Psychologists. We are skilled at identifying clients needs and tailor making evidence-based therapy, designed to have maximum impact. Choosing a therapist can feel more complex than it needs to be. We have extensive clinical training that enables us to work with you to design the approach that is right for you, and achieves the desired outcomes you want. Good quality therapy should be effective and value for money. Let us support you to make holistic, wellbeing gains that have the potential for life long impact.
Nina & Aiveen are Clinical Directors of Sytemisk Psychology. Our team is made up of experienced, HCPC registered Psychologists. We are skilled at identifying clients needs and tailor making evidence-based therapy, designed to have maximum impact. Choosing a therapist can feel more complex than it needs to be. We have extensive clinical training that enables us to work with you to design the approach that is right for you, and achieves the desired outcomes you want. Good quality therapy should be effective and value for money. Let us support you to make holistic, wellbeing gains that have the potential for life long impact.
I am a HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist and Doctoral Researcher in Psychology. I hold a BSc in Psychology, MA in Art Psychotherapy and am completing a PhD in Psychology. My clinical experience includes child & adolescent mental health, adult mental health and autism. I am a trauma-informed therapist and have broad experience in working in community mental health, homeless services and schools. I have expertise in working with autistic people experiencing mental health issues and late diagnosed autistic adults.
I am a HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist and Doctoral Researcher in Psychology. I hold a BSc in Psychology, MA in Art Psychotherapy and am completing a PhD in Psychology. My clinical experience includes child & adolescent mental health, adult mental health and autism. I am a trauma-informed therapist and have broad experience in working in community mental health, homeless services and schools. I have expertise in working with autistic people experiencing mental health issues and late diagnosed autistic adults.
If you are looking for a safe, non-judgemental, welcoming space to explore what life has thrown at you then you have come to the right place. We all need time and a listening ear to help us deal with 'life' at some point. If you want to discover your true self then you have come to the right place. I came to private practice after many years working in post-16 education. In both careers I am privileged to help and be alongside people who are negotiating their next steps.
If you are looking for a safe, non-judgemental, welcoming space to explore what life has thrown at you then you have come to the right place. We all need time and a listening ear to help us deal with 'life' at some point. If you want to discover your true self then you have come to the right place. I came to private practice after many years working in post-16 education. In both careers I am privileged to help and be alongside people who are negotiating their next steps.
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Does my adopted child need therapy?
Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioural or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.
When should adoptive parents seek therapy?
Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioural, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.
Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?
Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.
What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?
A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.