Online Counselling for Pontypridd

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Aid 2 Recovery
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
I have over 30 years experience working within the health and social sector . I hold a Bsc (Hons) RNLD Nursing degree with over 15 years mental health experience. I have worked with people who have anxiety & depression and have suffered domestic abuse. I am able to offer face to face therapy in a confidential and safe space. I can also offer domiciliary assessments and remote therapy via Zoom. I promise to ensure you have a safe space, which is confidential and comfortable. Allowing you to move towards improving your mental health & well being.Remote therapy as just as beneficial as face to face sessions. I’m here for you. Try it !
I have over 30 years experience working within the health and social sector . I hold a Bsc (Hons) RNLD Nursing degree with over 15 years mental health experience. I have worked with people who have anxiety & depression and have suffered domestic abuse. I am able to offer face to face therapy in a confidential and safe space. I can also offer domiciliary assessments and remote therapy via Zoom. I promise to ensure you have a safe space, which is confidential and comfortable. Allowing you to move towards improving your mental health & well being.Remote therapy as just as beneficial as face to face sessions. I’m here for you. Try it !
01443 803621 View 01443 803621
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Steven Crichton
Counsellor, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer free 15 minute consultations online or in person to allow you space to present your situation and discuss how we might approach this during our sessions.
Whether we lead lives that are too busy or too slow, with too much or too little responsibility, learning to manage and cope with what has happened, what is currently happening, or what may happen in the future, one common problem that many of my clients share when they first come to counselling is that they have reached a stage where they feel they can no longer do it alone. They may have support available, they may already have some of the answers for their current problem, but for whatever reason they find it difficult to move forward. Whether this is due to the past, the present, or fears of the future, we are here to help.
I offer free 15 minute consultations online or in person to allow you space to present your situation and discuss how we might approach this during our sessions.
Whether we lead lives that are too busy or too slow, with too much or too little responsibility, learning to manage and cope with what has happened, what is currently happening, or what may happen in the future, one common problem that many of my clients share when they first come to counselling is that they have reached a stage where they feel they can no longer do it alone. They may have support available, they may already have some of the answers for their current problem, but for whatever reason they find it difficult to move forward. Whether this is due to the past, the present, or fears of the future, we are here to help.
01443 809369 View 01443 809369
Greg Robinson
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
We are working with children, young people & adults individually, as couples or families. Our objective is to help everyone we work with to understand why and to decide and agree the best way to make changes to produce a different outcome. An outcome that makes them happy and more fulfilled. An outcome that ensure that their efforts contribute to the life they want and can accept.
We are working with children, young people & adults individually, as couples or families. Our objective is to help everyone we work with to understand why and to decide and agree the best way to make changes to produce a different outcome. An outcome that makes them happy and more fulfilled. An outcome that ensure that their efforts contribute to the life they want and can accept.
01443 706644 View 01443 706644
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Dr Sian Hughes
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Verified Verified
I offer therapy sessions in person or online via video.
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.
I offer therapy sessions in person or online via video.
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.
01443 803674 View 01443 803674
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Marion Moody
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Waitlist for new clients
In person or online available.
You may be somebody with mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and/or stress. These may be long-standing or more recent, for example reactions to challenging circumstances in the present or more recent past. You will be motivated and willing to engage actively in your own recovery and self-awareness. While I do not have an ideal client - I have worked with a range of clients in a number of settings including the NHS, and Employee Assistance Providers - I do find it very rewarding and interesting to work with the body and creative approaches, and particularly welcome clients open to working in this way.
In person or online available.
You may be somebody with mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and/or stress. These may be long-standing or more recent, for example reactions to challenging circumstances in the present or more recent past. You will be motivated and willing to engage actively in your own recovery and self-awareness. While I do not have an ideal client - I have worked with a range of clients in a number of settings including the NHS, and Employee Assistance Providers - I do find it very rewarding and interesting to work with the body and creative approaches, and particularly welcome clients open to working in this way.
01443 808349 View 01443 808349
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Hayley Lorraine Edwards
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
I am offering both online sessions and face to face .
As a qualified therapist, I hold a BSc (Hons) degree in Systemic Counselling from The Family Institute (University of South Wales). I am a systemically trained counsellor,’ Systemic' therapy really means 'relational' as it emphasises the fact that people live in a world with others, not just inside their heads or bodies. I work with relationships, looking at patterns, communication, and desired changes. My main approach is person-centred therapy, although I will often use other therapeutic approaches and techniques that I believe will work well with my client.
I am offering both online sessions and face to face .
As a qualified therapist, I hold a BSc (Hons) degree in Systemic Counselling from The Family Institute (University of South Wales). I am a systemically trained counsellor,’ Systemic' therapy really means 'relational' as it emphasises the fact that people live in a world with others, not just inside their heads or bodies. I work with relationships, looking at patterns, communication, and desired changes. My main approach is person-centred therapy, although I will often use other therapeutic approaches and techniques that I believe will work well with my client.
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Toni Thompson
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Firstly I would like to say hi and warmly welcome you to my website, I am here for you, you do not have to face your problems alone. I believe that with the right support, we all have the capacity to change and live a more fulfilling life. If you find yourself repeating the same patterns, are feeling stuck, or unhappy with your current circumstances, or struggling to make sense of things, then I can help you explore these issues in a supportive environment. I love and am passionate about what I do. If you are looking for a down-to-earth, relaxed therapeutic experience, you are in the right place.
Firstly I would like to say hi and warmly welcome you to my website, I am here for you, you do not have to face your problems alone. I believe that with the right support, we all have the capacity to change and live a more fulfilling life. If you find yourself repeating the same patterns, are feeling stuck, or unhappy with your current circumstances, or struggling to make sense of things, then I can help you explore these issues in a supportive environment. I love and am passionate about what I do. If you are looking for a down-to-earth, relaxed therapeutic experience, you are in the right place.
029 2167 9237 View 029 2167 9237
Photo of Rhiannon Gray, Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Rhiannon Gray
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be difficult to understand, to manage, to juggle and to embrace. My aim is to work with you to give you a better understanding of yourself. You may have asked “why do I feel the way I feel, why do I think the way I think, why am I the way I am.” Our work together will offer you a safe and supportive space, in a way that works for you, to explore these thoughts and feelings and offer new perspectives, tools and techniques to help adjust to a new way of being.
Life can be difficult to understand, to manage, to juggle and to embrace. My aim is to work with you to give you a better understanding of yourself. You may have asked “why do I feel the way I feel, why do I think the way I think, why am I the way I am.” Our work together will offer you a safe and supportive space, in a way that works for you, to explore these thoughts and feelings and offer new perspectives, tools and techniques to help adjust to a new way of being.
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Photo of Jen Southon, Counsellor, MBACP
Jen Southon
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
I have been working with adult individuals in South Wales since 2013. I do not hold any preconceptions and am genuinely interested to meet new clients, to find out more about them and what it is they want to change. I always ask what each person would like to achieve and I regularly re-visit this goal (or goals) to ensure that our counselling will be as helpful as possible. I believe that my clients have the ability to overcome their problems and I invite them to be as open with me as they choose in order to arrive at the best result for them.
I have been working with adult individuals in South Wales since 2013. I do not hold any preconceptions and am genuinely interested to meet new clients, to find out more about them and what it is they want to change. I always ask what each person would like to achieve and I regularly re-visit this goal (or goals) to ensure that our counselling will be as helpful as possible. I believe that my clients have the ability to overcome their problems and I invite them to be as open with me as they choose in order to arrive at the best result for them.
01443 706632 View 01443 706632
Photo of Gregory John Robinson - Cymoedd Counselling, Counsellor, MBACP
Cymoedd Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
01443 809218 View 01443 809218
Online Counsellors

Is online therapy as effective as in-person?

Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?

One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialised therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.

Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?

Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.

Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?

The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.