Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counselling in Penarth

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Caithlin Tracey
Counsellor, MBACP
Penarth CF64
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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Gareth Strangemore-Jones
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I offer person-centred Clinical Psychotherapy and Pluralistic Counselling, integrating psychodynamic insight, humanistic & gestalt work, CBT, SFBT, medical hypnotherapy and mindfulness.
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.
I offer person-centred Clinical Psychotherapy and Pluralistic Counselling, integrating psychodynamic insight, humanistic & gestalt work, CBT, SFBT, medical hypnotherapy and mindfulness.
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.
029 2271 1281 View 029 2271 1281
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Annie Szary
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Online Only
Counselling & Psychotherapy help you overcome life’s problems, improve your well-being & help make positive changes to lead a more fulfilling life. I have over 12 years of working in counselling, psychotherapy & Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and over 25 years registered social work with family's . I offer CBT & counselling for many problems which affect people throughout the course of their lives. I offer help with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma & generational trauma, stress and anger issues, PTSD, insomnia, low self-esteem, self-harm, drug & alcohol issues, complex bereavement and childhood abuse.
Counselling & Psychotherapy help you overcome life’s problems, improve your well-being & help make positive changes to lead a more fulfilling life. I have over 12 years of working in counselling, psychotherapy & Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and over 25 years registered social work with family's . I offer CBT & counselling for many problems which affect people throughout the course of their lives. I offer help with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma & generational trauma, stress and anger issues, PTSD, insomnia, low self-esteem, self-harm, drug & alcohol issues, complex bereavement and childhood abuse.
029 2167 3529 View 029 2167 3529
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Enfys Jones
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I combine a range of techniques to offer a bespoke service, including: Clinical Psychotherapy, Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Advanced Medical Hypnotherapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming), Solution Focused Mindfulness, Life Coaching and Neuroscientific principles.
Enfys Jones MHFA, DCST, PDPCP, HPD, DSFH, DMH, AHD, MNCPS (Reg.) MNCH (Reg.), MAfSFH (Reg.), RDM, BA (Hons), PGCE Consultant Medical Hypnotherapist, Clinical Psychotherapist & Life Coach. I have been practising Holistic and Mental Health Therapies for more than twenty years. My background in the Arts and Teaching helps me to support clients to live a better life. I believe we are innately here to thrive. Change isn't always easy but my techniques will help you to break through old patterns and negative conditioning from the past so you are free to be who you want to be.
I combine a range of techniques to offer a bespoke service, including: Clinical Psychotherapy, Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Advanced Medical Hypnotherapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming), Solution Focused Mindfulness, Life Coaching and Neuroscientific principles.
Enfys Jones MHFA, DCST, PDPCP, HPD, DSFH, DMH, AHD, MNCPS (Reg.) MNCH (Reg.), MAfSFH (Reg.), RDM, BA (Hons), PGCE Consultant Medical Hypnotherapist, Clinical Psychotherapist & Life Coach. I have been practising Holistic and Mental Health Therapies for more than twenty years. My background in the Arts and Teaching helps me to support clients to live a better life. I believe we are innately here to thrive. Change isn't always easy but my techniques will help you to break through old patterns and negative conditioning from the past so you are free to be who you want to be.
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Preeya Vara
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Penarth CF64
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I understand that taking the initial step of seeking support is often the hardest part of the journey and having the courage to ask for help takes incredible strength, so good on you! I believe that everyone deserves the chance of a brighter and fulfilling life and with the right skills, resources and support, the possibilities of personal growth and development are limitless.
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I understand that taking the initial step of seeking support is often the hardest part of the journey and having the courage to ask for help takes incredible strength, so good on you! I believe that everyone deserves the chance of a brighter and fulfilling life and with the right skills, resources and support, the possibilities of personal growth and development are limitless.
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CBT with Amo
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
3 Endorsed
Penarth CF64
Additionally, I incorporate mindfulness-based strategies tailored to each individual's unique needs, goals, and challenges, ensuring a comprehensive and personalized treatment experience
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.
Additionally, I incorporate mindfulness-based strategies tailored to each individual's unique needs, goals, and challenges, ensuring a comprehensive and personalized treatment experience
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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Kyle Davies
Psychologist, CPsychol
Serves Area
If you are tired of feeling low, depleted, stuck, lost, overwhelmed, or stressed-out, I can help you to reclaim your vitality and zest for life. Whether you struggle with a diagnosed condition such as Anxiety, Depression, Panic Disorder, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or Fibromyalgia, or just want to transcend the mire of brain fog, anxious thoughts, and worry, my work can pave the way to a radically different future. We start by looking at symptoms as purposeful messengers - unpacking their underlying causes. Then I teach you how to unlock your deeper potentials for healing, wellbeing, resilience, motivation, and mental clarity.
If you are tired of feeling low, depleted, stuck, lost, overwhelmed, or stressed-out, I can help you to reclaim your vitality and zest for life. Whether you struggle with a diagnosed condition such as Anxiety, Depression, Panic Disorder, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or Fibromyalgia, or just want to transcend the mire of brain fog, anxious thoughts, and worry, my work can pave the way to a radically different future. We start by looking at symptoms as purposeful messengers - unpacking their underlying causes. Then I teach you how to unlock your deeper potentials for healing, wellbeing, resilience, motivation, and mental clarity.
029 2267 8521 View 029 2267 8521
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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.
029 2271 7171 View 029 2271 7171
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Cardiff Holistic Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
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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Emma Phillips
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello and a warm welcome, my name is Emma and I'm a person-centred counsellor. I'm likely not the only profile you've looked at during your search, so well done for persevering, I hope whether it ends up being with me or another counsellor you find the support you need. I've worked with clients from a variety of backgrounds, each unique and approaching counselling for various reasons. Whether it be past trauma, current family or relational issues, work, confidence, body image, abuse, anxiety, studies, sexuality, DID, housing, gender, addiction, health, domestic abuse, etc. There's no right or wrong reason to seek out counselling.
Hello and a warm welcome, my name is Emma and I'm a person-centred counsellor. I'm likely not the only profile you've looked at during your search, so well done for persevering, I hope whether it ends up being with me or another counsellor you find the support you need. I've worked with clients from a variety of backgrounds, each unique and approaching counselling for various reasons. Whether it be past trauma, current family or relational issues, work, confidence, body image, abuse, anxiety, studies, sexuality, DID, housing, gender, addiction, health, domestic abuse, etc. There's no right or wrong reason to seek out counselling.
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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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Kathleen Phillips
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP Accred
Online Only
Hello! With 30+ years' experience with individuals and families, I offer highly effective counselling in a warm, supportive environment for adults, teens & children. Using various modalities (CBT, EMDR, Tapping, etc), I specialise in: •anxiety, stress, phobias, panic attacks •OCD •past abuse, trauma •difficult life transitions •relationship issues •negative life patterns •difficulty with family, friends, or work •a desire to change one's life, habits, etc.
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Kimberley Gullick
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Dr Sian Hughes
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Hi, I'm Sian and I am based near Cardiff. I am a Registered Psychologist with experience working with adults with a range of emotional difficulties. I also support people with issues around attachment and past trauma. I am trained in a range of psychological models so we can work together to best understand what you have been experiencing and decide what therapy would be most useful for your particular needs. Choosing the right therapist is important, and therefore I am happy to chat to discuss in more detail what you are looking to gain from therapy and what I might be able to provide to help you achieve your goals.
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Community Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
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Claire Emma Rowlands-Gent
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I offer mindfulness and compassionate theraputic services in a safe environment.
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Susan Owen
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Cowbridge CF71
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Katy Bowen
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
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Karen Christie
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
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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.