Counselling
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To feel valued and accepted by the counsellor, and not to be given advice can lead to a new energy and acceptance of oneself. A trained counsellor can help to unravel old and new conflicts alike, help someone decide what they want for themselves, without feeling guilty or beholden to others.
Sometimes people need to re-visit past traumas, as a way of coming to terms with them and moving on. A counsellor might be able to help someone cope with bereavement or loss.
Make sure the counsellor you choose is trained and qualified. Also make sure they belong to a recognised professional body, such as the United Kingdom Register of Counsellors (UKRC), or Counselling (CCC) whom you can contact to verify their membership. All professional bodies have a code of conduct which the practitioner should adhere to at all times. British Association for Counselling
United Kingdom Register of Counsellors PO Box 1050 Rugby CV21 5HZ
Telephone 01788/568739 Fax 01788/546809
E-Mail the UKRC Counselling 39 Warwick Road, Atherton, Manchester M46 9TA
Counselling Organisations
Therapy-World has only confirmed practioners qualifications where the verified logo is displayed, in which case we have seen copies of relevant certificates. In all other cases we have not, and would advise all potential clients to satisfy themselves of a practitioner's competence and ethics. For further guidance on choosing a suitable practitioner see, "How to find the right therapist", which can be printed for future reference.
List of counsellors
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| Angela Rhydderch Counselling - Surrey and Berkshire. Counselling. Surrey, Guildford. Adv Dip Couns. BACP. " I provide general individual counselling in Guildford and Godalming Surrey and Bracknell Berkshire. specialising in Depression, Anger Management, Post-natal Depression, Parenting Problems, Rape and Sexual Abuse, Young People and Educational Special Needs. I have a current CRB Enhanced Disclosure certificate, subscribe to the Ethical Code of the BACP and carry appropriate Professional Indemnity Insurance." E-Mail. Tel: 08712 239523. Website. |
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Glenn Nicholls. Cambridge & Central London. Advanced PG Dip in Psychotherapy; PG Intensive in Gestalt & Object Relations; PG Cert 'Working with the Soul'; PG Dip in Organisational Development & Executive Coaching. UKCP, UKAHPP, MBACP, DFEE.
"Counselling & Psychotherapy. I am a generalist psychotherapist with a private practise in Cambridge and Central London; I see individuals and couples for counselling and psychotherapy; professional supervision, executive coaching and organisation consulting. I also lecture in Psychodynamic Counselling at Cambridge University where I am also an approved clinical supervisor. I suggest you view my website for more information about my work and for a fuller profile."
CORNWALL Dawn Heather. Dr Dawn Heather & Associates. Camborne, Cornwall. PhD Psychology/Education, BSc Hons Psychology, DCHyp, MBPS, BSCH. British Psychological Society, BSCH Affil. "PET empowers you to overcome the limiting beliefs and obstacles that are preventing you from becoming all you can be. PET processes and resolves phobias, smoking, habits, OCD / addictive behaviours, stress/anxiety and tension, eating/weight disorders, sports performance, self esteem/confidence, PTSD, sexual dysfunction, depression, migraine and headaches, and much more. PET works well with Asperger Syndrome and social difficulties. Past Life Regression Therapy also available." DERBYSHIRE
E-Mail. Tel: 07887 602 508 / Earthtones 01209 717305 / Tranquillity 01209 614600. Website.
Mia Kee. Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire, Nottingham & Derby. MBACP, Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling Practice. BACP.
"I am a fully qualified professional counsellor/ psychotherapist based in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. I work in an Integrative way: I primarily utilize three main theoretical approaches to counselling, Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) and Attachment. Essentially, this means that I try to match the style and content of counselling to the needs of my clients. The most important consideration in this process is, how effective it proves to be for each individual client. I have worked with a wide range of clients and difficulties for several years. Some examples of the kinds of things I work with include: Anger, Personal Growth, Abuse, Eating Disorders, Self-esteem, Stress, Bereavement, Relationship and family difficulties, Depression and Anxiety, Loss and Change. I am a member of the BACP and as such am bound by their ethical framework."
| Steven Todd. VANEHILL SPECIALIST CARE HOMES. Devon, Torquay. Dip.Psy.st, DIP.das.moc, RMA, Nvq 4 Care, NLP Coach, cohc cert. FDAP, NCHA, MSFTR. SFTR. "ALCOHOL DEPENDENCY & ALCOHOL MENTAL HEALTH. My main role is addressing the illness Korsacoffs syndrome (Alcohol dementia) and counselling persons with this illness, and helping them with their confusion and memory problems. Helping persons with reducing their intake of alcohol also." E-Mail. Tel: 07764 253299. |
HAMPSHIRE Peter Fallon. Gosport, Hampshire. MA in Existential Psychotherapy; MSW; Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma; EMDR Practitioner. UKCP; GSCC; NCH. "Qualified mental health professional with many years NHS experience offers psychological therapies to help with issues that are causing you distress. Enhanced CRB held. Parking and disabled access. "
E-Mail. Tel: 02392 355607. Website.
 Catherine Banks. Metamorphosis. Basingstoke, Hampshire. HPD, DipCH, NLP prac. "I have helped people have great successes with losing weight, eliminating
panic attacks, giving up smoking, increasing confidence, ridding themselves of
phobias and habits as well as goal setting and much more.
Just call for an informal chat about how I can help you with Hypnotherapy, NLP &
Life Coaching." Member of the National Council for Hypnotherapy (MNCH lic)
E-Mail. Tel: 07762 799737. Website. |
KENT CENTRAL LONDON
Glenn Nicholls. Cambridge & Central London. Advanced PG Dip in Psychotherapy; PG Intensive in Gestalt & Object Relations; PG Cert 'Working with the Soul'; PG Dip in Organisational Development & Executive Coaching. UKCP, UKAHPP, MBACP, DFEE.
"Counselling & Psychotherapy. I am a generalist psychotherapist with a private practise in Cambridge and Central London; I see individuals and couples for counselling and psychotherapy; professional supervision, executive coaching and organisation consulting. I also lecture in Psychodynamic Counselling at Cambridge University where I am also an approved clinical supervisor. I suggest you view my website for more information about my work and for a fuller profile."
| Richard Reid. Pinnacle Therapy. Central London & Twickenham, London. Counselling, Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy. BACP, ISMA, GHR, NCFED, NHS. Diplomas in Counselling & Hypno-Psychotherapy, BA (Hons), Cert CISD, Cert Stress Management. Smoking Cessation, Stress Management, Phobias, Anxiety, Relationships, Personal Growth, Weight Control, Eating Disorders. E-Mail. Tel: 0870 446 4375. Website. |
NW LONDON
Mark Davis. Inspired Hypnosis North West London, Mill Hill.
BSc. Psych. & Phil, Diploma in Cognitive Hypnotherapy (Hypno-CBT), Member of the Central Register of Smoking Cessation Therapists. GHR, NCH.
"I am a qualified and registered hypnotherapist working in both Central London and North London (NW7) - with a background of 20 years experience in teaching meditation, yoga and relaxation - as well as Eastern Philosophy. I run a clinical hypnotherapy practice that uses Hypno-CBT (a combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Hypnotherapy) - and I take an evidence-based approach - this means I use methods which have been proven in research studies to be reliably effective (this would be contrasted with therapists who adopt the latest popular technique without any evidence of long term efficacy - i.e. you might feel good when you leave the appointment but 3 months later you are back to square one). I focus on teaching clients skills to manage their lives - and insist that clients learn and practice basic relaxation and self-hypnosis skills. so they don't have to come back and see me again!
I work with anxiety disorders, habit control (including smoking and other addictions), low confidence and self-esteem, negative thinking habits, mild depression, insomnia, IBS, phobias and other issues."
Tandy Deane-Gray. Marylebone, NW1, Central London. M.A in Psychotherapy and Counselling, RM. Melancholia/Depression, Unhappiness in childbirth/PMT/Parenting issues,
Physical and Sexual Abuse/Violence in Family, Relationship Problems, Lifestyle
Change/Transitions, Stress, Anxiety, Phobias, Panic Attacks, Confidence/Self-Esteem. BACP. PIPPIN (Parent-Infant Relationships). E-Mail. Tel: 07905 309550.
| Richard Reid. Pinnacle Therapy. Central London & Twickenham, London. Counselling, Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy. BACP, ISMA, GHR, NCFED, NHS. Diplomas in Counselling & Hypno-Psychotherapy, BA (Hons), Cert CISD, Cert Stress Management. Smoking Cessation, Stress Management, Phobias, Anxiety, Relationships, Personal Growth, Weight Control, Eating Disorders. E-Mail. Tel: 0870 446 4375. Website. |
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Mia Kee. Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire, Nottingham & Derby. MBACP, Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling Practice. BACP.
"I am a fully qualified professional counsellor/ psychotherapist based in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. I work in an Integrative way: I primarily utilize three main theoretical approaches to counselling, Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) and Attachment. Essentially, this means that I try to match the style and content of counselling to the needs of my clients. The most important consideration in this process is, how effective it proves to be for each individual client. I have worked with a wide range of clients and difficulties for several years. Some examples of the kinds of things I work with include: Anger, Personal Growth, Abuse, Eating Disorders, Self-esteem, Stress, Bereavement, Relationship and family difficulties, Depression and Anxiety, Loss and Change. I am a member of the BACP and as such am bound by their ethical framework."
| Sue McIntyre. South West England, Somerset UK. Diploma in Hypnotherapy; Diploma in Advanced Hypnotherapy; Diploma in Personal Development; Certificate in Counselling Skills; Certificate in Further & Adult Education Smoking Cessation; Anxiety and Panic; Horse Riders (Equestrians) "I have extensive experience as a private practitioner and an integrative skills base incorporating hypnotherapy, life coaching and personal development, NLP, advice and guidance, counselling and stress management techniques. My work with you is to ensure freedom from whatever has been restricting your capacity to make the most of yourself and your life. We work proactively together to help you find ways to resolve difficulties and balance a lifestyle that is pleasurable, healthy and sustainable. Many people are aware of the successful use of hypnotherapy to help change unwanted habits such as smoking or overeating and to improve performance – for sports, examinations/driving tests and for business purposes. Less commonly known, is its effectiveness in helping with problems as diverse as stress, anxiety, panic attacks, relationship and sexual difficulties, phobias and fears, nightmares, insomnia, eczema, nail-biting, drinking, IBS, migraine, lack of confidence and self-esteem, depression, shyness, blushing and other causes of emotional distress. A Mind to Ride (for Equestrians) combines the ‘Equinimity’ self-hypnosis audio CD with the interactive LifeMapper™ Motivator CD-Rom to help you utilize a comprehensive range of both subconscious and conscious resources. This powerful psychological approach works to generate a focused positive mental attitude - increasing motivation, self-belief and confidence, enhancing performance, freeing you from unhelpful anxieties and limiting beliefs, enabling you to realise your full potential. It is suitable for anyone who understands ‘horsey talk’ as well as riders of all standards and disciplines." memb: Association for Professional Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy (Supervisor); National Council for Hypnotherapy (Accredited); International Stress Management Association (Full member). E-Mail. Tel: 01278 784490. Website. |
| Angela Rhydderch Counselling - Surrey and Berkshire. Counselling. Surrey, Guildford. Adv Dip Couns. BACP. " I provide general individual counselling in Guildford and Godalming Surrey and Bracknell Berkshire. specialising in Depression, Anger Management, Post-natal Depression, Parenting Problems, Rape and Sexual Abuse, Young People and Educational Special Needs. I have a current CRB Enhanced Disclosure certificate, subscribe to the Ethical Code of the BACP and carry appropriate Professional Indemnity Insurance." E-Mail. Tel: 08712 239523. Website. |
| Sherna Ghyara Chatterjee. Surrey, Hinchley Wood, Esher. Diploma Counselling, MSc Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. UKCP, BACP, Surrey Counselling and Psychotherapy Initiative. "I am a qualified, experienced psychotherapist offering confidential, supportive therapy in a calm and peaceful environment. My professional training includes integrative counselling and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I am registered with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy. My practice is within easy reach of Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, Teddington, Twickenham, Cobham, Walton, Weybridge and Claygate. I am close to mainline stations and bus routes. I have over 15 years experience at treating conditions such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, bereavement, stress at work, abuse, displacement, identity issues and many more. I also work with clients who wish to pursue personal growth and development." E-Mail. Tel: 020 8398 0450. Website. |
WILTSHIRE Tricia Greenwood. Near Bath, Wiltshire. Accredited member of BACP, UKRC. Diploma in Integrative Counselling, Certificate in Supervision, M.A., P.G.C.E., B.A. (Hons). " I am a professional, well qualified counsellor, supervisor and trainer with over ten years of experience of working in private practice and within organisations. I have counselled for CRUSE - a national bereavement service; headed a counselling service for people affected by cancer, and counselled students in further education."
E-Mail. Tel: 01373 300255.
