Bupa Counselling in Penarth

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Lily Jones
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Hi, I'm Lily, a compassionate therapist who has had the privilege of supporting people with their mental health for over 10 years. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling anxious, exhausted from holding everything together, stuck in cycles of overthinking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and self-doubt, while also struggling to prioritise their own needs. I can help you to: • Understand and ease anxiety and emotional overwhelm • Build self-worth, reduce self-doubt • Explore people-pleasing, boundaries, and relationship patterns • Recover from burnout • Reconnect with your needs • Feel more grounded • Navigate life transitions
Hi, I'm Lily, a compassionate therapist who has had the privilege of supporting people with their mental health for over 10 years. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling anxious, exhausted from holding everything together, stuck in cycles of overthinking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and self-doubt, while also struggling to prioritise their own needs. I can help you to: • Understand and ease anxiety and emotional overwhelm • Build self-worth, reduce self-doubt • Explore people-pleasing, boundaries, and relationship patterns • Recover from burnout • Reconnect with your needs • Feel more grounded • Navigate life transitions
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Dr Mel Maton
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol
Penarth CF64
You may be seeking counselling for a specific issue such as: stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem or feeling sad and these are all good reasons for seeking support. Alternatively your reason might be more difficult to put into words, not everyone has an identifiable reason for seeking support. Whatever your reason for counselling, I provide a confidential and non-judgmental space where your experiences, thoughts and feelings can be expressed and explored.
You may be seeking counselling for a specific issue such as: stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem or feeling sad and these are all good reasons for seeking support. Alternatively your reason might be more difficult to put into words, not everyone has an identifiable reason for seeking support. Whatever your reason for counselling, I provide a confidential and non-judgmental space where your experiences, thoughts and feelings can be expressed and explored.
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Gareth Strangemore-Jones
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You may be feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or burnout, holding things together on the outside while struggling within. Perhaps work, relationships or life transitions have stretched your coping capacity. You want relief, clarity and practical tools that actually work, not just coping strategies. You want to understand why you feel as you do and how to change it. Most of all, you want to feel calmer, stronger and more in control again. If you are ready to take that first step, you are exactly where you need to be.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or burnout, holding things together on the outside while struggling within. Perhaps work, relationships or life transitions have stretched your coping capacity. You want relief, clarity and practical tools that actually work, not just coping strategies. You want to understand why you feel as you do and how to change it. Most of all, you want to feel calmer, stronger and more in control again. If you are ready to take that first step, you are exactly where you need to be.
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CBT with Amo
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
3 Endorsed
Penarth CF64
Life’s challenges—whether anxiety, trauma ,depression, menopause, or chronic illness—can leave you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. If you’re navigating emotional distress, self-doubt, or cultural pressures you might be seeking clarity, tools for change, and someone who truly understands your experience. As a fully accredited CBT therapist, I specialize in providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to your needs.
Life’s challenges—whether anxiety, trauma ,depression, menopause, or chronic illness—can leave you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. If you’re navigating emotional distress, self-doubt, or cultural pressures you might be seeking clarity, tools for change, and someone who truly understands your experience. As a fully accredited CBT therapist, I specialize in providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to your needs.
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Jolian Ardolino
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You’re always “switched on” – spinning plates, meeting deadlines, supporting everyone else. (Blue Light Card holder? 50% off first 4 sessions) You’re the one people turn to. But lately, you’ve felt worn out but also wired, anxious beneath the surface. You keep showing up, but it’s getting harder to feel present. "How can nobody else see this?" Even when things look fine from the outside, you feel like you’re slowly unravelling. You wonder when it became normal to ignore your own needs just to get through the week. Even taking some time off doesn't help, the problem's still there when I get back. "Who's there for me?"
You’re always “switched on” – spinning plates, meeting deadlines, supporting everyone else. (Blue Light Card holder? 50% off first 4 sessions) You’re the one people turn to. But lately, you’ve felt worn out but also wired, anxious beneath the surface. You keep showing up, but it’s getting harder to feel present. "How can nobody else see this?" Even when things look fine from the outside, you feel like you’re slowly unravelling. You wonder when it became normal to ignore your own needs just to get through the week. Even taking some time off doesn't help, the problem's still there when I get back. "Who's there for me?"
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Paul Phillips
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am an experienced, accredited and qualified counsellor and counselling supervisor. I will work with you to overcome challenges in your life in a supportive and effective way by providing a safe and non-judgemental environment where you will feel comfortable and able to speak openly in order to work constructively and collaboratively together to help you reach your goals by understanding your life experience. In addition to my strong Person-Centred approach to therapy I use several other therapeutic models to support my work, including CBT and Psychodynamic approaches to help clients with many issues like depression and anxiety.
I am an experienced, accredited and qualified counsellor and counselling supervisor. I will work with you to overcome challenges in your life in a supportive and effective way by providing a safe and non-judgemental environment where you will feel comfortable and able to speak openly in order to work constructively and collaboratively together to help you reach your goals by understanding your life experience. In addition to my strong Person-Centred approach to therapy I use several other therapeutic models to support my work, including CBT and Psychodynamic approaches to help clients with many issues like depression and anxiety.
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Fortitude Mums
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Getting pregnant…giving birth…adjusting to being a parent…managing health and mood challenges…knowing what to do with your baby. It is full of expectations and adjustments which can leave us with overwhelming emotions. I know what this is like and have met so many Mums who feel the same. Hello, I am Dr Sarah-Louise Hurst and I am passionate about providing you with therapy to help you create the change you are looking for. I can provide a tailor made therapy plan and equip you with psychological tools to make your day-to-day and experience of motherhood increasingly meaningful.
Getting pregnant…giving birth…adjusting to being a parent…managing health and mood challenges…knowing what to do with your baby. It is full of expectations and adjustments which can leave us with overwhelming emotions. I know what this is like and have met so many Mums who feel the same. Hello, I am Dr Sarah-Louise Hurst and I am passionate about providing you with therapy to help you create the change you are looking for. I can provide a tailor made therapy plan and equip you with psychological tools to make your day-to-day and experience of motherhood increasingly meaningful.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Dr Vera Schroeter
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I specialise in helping people who are dealing with traumatic life events, and those who feel lost amidst major life transitions. Whether you are navigating a health challenge, coming to terms with a loss, or looking for support around managing stress - I am here to support you. My approach is first and foremost centred around your needs, your history, and you as a person. I want to help you find yourself and the path forward using evidence based interventions with practical and human guidance.
I specialise in helping people who are dealing with traumatic life events, and those who feel lost amidst major life transitions. Whether you are navigating a health challenge, coming to terms with a loss, or looking for support around managing stress - I am here to support you. My approach is first and foremost centred around your needs, your history, and you as a person. I want to help you find yourself and the path forward using evidence based interventions with practical and human guidance.
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City Counselling Services
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
City Counselling Services provides a welcoming, professional, and confidential counselling service in Swansea. We are committed to offering a supportive and caring environment where clients can feel comfortable and understood. Our team includes both male and female counsellors who are qualified, either fully BACP Accredited or working towards accreditation, and all are registered members of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Specialist services include EMDR Trauma therapy, Supervision, CBT. Our counselling rooms have disabled access, with parking available nearby.
City Counselling Services provides a welcoming, professional, and confidential counselling service in Swansea. We are committed to offering a supportive and caring environment where clients can feel comfortable and understood. Our team includes both male and female counsellors who are qualified, either fully BACP Accredited or working towards accreditation, and all are registered members of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Specialist services include EMDR Trauma therapy, Supervision, CBT. Our counselling rooms have disabled access, with parking available nearby.
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Stuart Forbes
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Ed. Psych.
Online Only
I am a highly experienced Psychologist and have worked in many areas, schools and homes across Wales and the UK during my career. During this time I have trained in and used a wide range of therapuetic techniques to help make a real difference in the lives of children, families and teachers I have worked with. I am an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner and specialise in helping people with PTSD, fear, anxiety, anger or panic to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences.
I am a highly experienced Psychologist and have worked in many areas, schools and homes across Wales and the UK during my career. During this time I have trained in and used a wide range of therapuetic techniques to help make a real difference in the lives of children, families and teachers I have worked with. I am an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner and specialise in helping people with PTSD, fear, anxiety, anger or panic to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences.
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Dr Alina Apostol
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Hi there! I’m Alina, a registered Clinical Psychologist, CBT Psychotherapist, and EMDR Practitioner. I bring a wealth of experience working across a variety of mental health settings within the NHS, helping individuals heal from trauma, whether stemming from early life experiences, military background, or abusive relationships. I offer tailored evidence-based therapy to address a wide range of difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, panic, OCD, attachment issues, posttraumatic stress, complex trauma, low self-esteem, relationship or family problems, bereavement, miscarriage, life transitions, burnout, and sexual dysfunction.
Hi there! I’m Alina, a registered Clinical Psychologist, CBT Psychotherapist, and EMDR Practitioner. I bring a wealth of experience working across a variety of mental health settings within the NHS, helping individuals heal from trauma, whether stemming from early life experiences, military background, or abusive relationships. I offer tailored evidence-based therapy to address a wide range of difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, panic, OCD, attachment issues, posttraumatic stress, complex trauma, low self-esteem, relationship or family problems, bereavement, miscarriage, life transitions, burnout, and sexual dysfunction.
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Lelanie Smook
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I support individuals to safely explore their concerns, in a confidential setting. Building a therapeutic relationship may take time, but could offer an opportunity to explore your needs and wants, and decide future goals, based on your values. All sessions are confidential, person-centred, and collaborative.
I support individuals to safely explore their concerns, in a confidential setting. Building a therapeutic relationship may take time, but could offer an opportunity to explore your needs and wants, and decide future goals, based on your values. All sessions are confidential, person-centred, and collaborative.
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Heidi Thompson
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with children, young people, adults, and families across the NHS, Social Services, schools, and private practice. I provide evidence-based psychological interventions for a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, OCD, and emotional or behavioural challenges. My approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and integrates person centred and solution focused techniques to tailor therapy to your individual needs.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with children, young people, adults, and families across the NHS, Social Services, schools, and private practice. I provide evidence-based psychological interventions for a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, OCD, and emotional or behavioural challenges. My approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and integrates person centred and solution focused techniques to tailor therapy to your individual needs.
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Dr Sophie Thomas
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I work with children, young people and their families, often when things are feeling difficult or overwhelming. Some of the reasons families have worked with me include: support to understand and manage feelings of anxiety, depression or frustration; difficulties with emotion-regulation; and difficulties within family relationships, including parent-infant and parent-child relationships.
I work with children, young people and their families, often when things are feeling difficult or overwhelming. Some of the reasons families have worked with me include: support to understand and manage feelings of anxiety, depression or frustration; difficulties with emotion-regulation; and difficulties within family relationships, including parent-infant and parent-child relationships.
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Dr Ruth Bagshaw
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Cardiff CF11
I accept direct payment up to 24 hours in advance of sessions, or can invoice Bupa direct.
If you are: - dealing with a personal crisis; living with distressing circumstances; facing a major life change; finding your usual ways of coping just aren't working so well for you right now; looking for support for personal growth or professional development- then I may be able to help. I work with adults- online and in person- offering psychological therapy to help make sense of and reduce distress associated with mental health symptoms; diagnostic assessment and post diagnostic coaching for neurodivergence; and life coaching. Whatever your goals might be, I offer a safe space to support and encourage you to flourish.
I accept direct payment up to 24 hours in advance of sessions, or can invoice Bupa direct.
If you are: - dealing with a personal crisis; living with distressing circumstances; facing a major life change; finding your usual ways of coping just aren't working so well for you right now; looking for support for personal growth or professional development- then I may be able to help. I work with adults- online and in person- offering psychological therapy to help make sense of and reduce distress associated with mental health symptoms; diagnostic assessment and post diagnostic coaching for neurodivergence; and life coaching. Whatever your goals might be, I offer a safe space to support and encourage you to flourish.
01559 606230 View 01559 606230
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Karen Prescod - KarenCounselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Bridgend CF35
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.
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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Breathe. Counselling and Therapy
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor and a member of the National Counselling Society. In my work I use pluralistic approach: drawing on such therapeutic models as Person- Cantered Therapy, CBT, Transactional Analysis and Gestalt. If you are going through a difficult time, feeling lost, struggling with anxiety, stress, illness, low mood, or simply need space to talk – I am here to support you. I offer safe, warm, and respectful space where you can be yourself – without judgment, without rush. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, your emotions, and find a path toward greater peace and balance.
I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor and a member of the National Counselling Society. In my work I use pluralistic approach: drawing on such therapeutic models as Person- Cantered Therapy, CBT, Transactional Analysis and Gestalt. If you are going through a difficult time, feeling lost, struggling with anxiety, stress, illness, low mood, or simply need space to talk – I am here to support you. I offer safe, warm, and respectful space where you can be yourself – without judgment, without rush. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, your emotions, and find a path toward greater peace and balance.
01633 603973 View 01633 603973
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Gerard Richard Szary
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Cardiff CF10
The same arguments with your partner over the same stuff. Frustration and resentment because they do not accept what is important to you ,but ignore it and behave the same way. The atmosphere after an argument continues until you make it right .So stress is a regular feature of your life that affects health , sleep,emotional wellbeing ,sex and work,. Your worries and concerns are about the future. Dependents are also impacted by arguments and strained stmosphere. Your partner's absence is a relief. You think of separation, Can this relationship change to meet my needs and my dependenrs' needs? What's the future for us?
The same arguments with your partner over the same stuff. Frustration and resentment because they do not accept what is important to you ,but ignore it and behave the same way. The atmosphere after an argument continues until you make it right .So stress is a regular feature of your life that affects health , sleep,emotional wellbeing ,sex and work,. Your worries and concerns are about the future. Dependents are also impacted by arguments and strained stmosphere. Your partner's absence is a relief. You think of separation, Can this relationship change to meet my needs and my dependenrs' needs? What's the future for us?
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Core Conditions Therapy Ltd
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
I offer self-funded therapy and also work with Bupa, subject to policy terms.
If you're a woman who grew up walking on eggshells, caring for everyone but yourself, or learning young that your feelings didn't matter, you may still be carrying the weight of that childhood into your adult life. You might appear to cope well, but underneath, feel anxious, disconnected, exhausted by people-pleasing, or caught in toxic relationships you can't quite make sense of. You are not alone, and there is nothing wrong with you "In addition to my client work, I also offer trauma-informed clinical supervision to counsellors and helping professionals online across the UK."
I offer self-funded therapy and also work with Bupa, subject to policy terms.
If you're a woman who grew up walking on eggshells, caring for everyone but yourself, or learning young that your feelings didn't matter, you may still be carrying the weight of that childhood into your adult life. You might appear to cope well, but underneath, feel anxious, disconnected, exhausted by people-pleasing, or caught in toxic relationships you can't quite make sense of. You are not alone, and there is nothing wrong with you "In addition to my client work, I also offer trauma-informed clinical supervision to counsellors and helping professionals online across the UK."
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Deborah Osman
Counsellor, MBACP
Hello and welcome to my profile I offer a warm therapeutic service. The first step to finding support is always the hardest so my aim is to create a relaxed and non-judgmental environment in which you feel comfortable and safe enough to take these first step in your journey. Counselling offers a collaborative way of working with a wide range of presenting difficulties and problems including stress/anxiety, overthinking/worry, family problems/relationships, bereavement/loss and trauma.
Hello and welcome to my profile I offer a warm therapeutic service. The first step to finding support is always the hardest so my aim is to create a relaxed and non-judgmental environment in which you feel comfortable and safe enough to take these first step in your journey. Counselling offers a collaborative way of working with a wide range of presenting difficulties and problems including stress/anxiety, overthinking/worry, family problems/relationships, bereavement/loss and trauma.
01443 809248 View 01443 809248