I have over 20 years of experience enabling adults and young people to make sense of chaos and helping them to mend broken hearts and minds. I am a registered MBACP counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor with a MA and Post-Graduate Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy. As a long-standing practitioner and Supervisor I enable less experienced colleagues to understand what is going on in their therapeutic work with clients. Counselling and Psychotherapy work has included: Private Practice; the EAP based within Occupational Health at George Eliot Hospital; Leicester College; and PPC (UK) Ltd. Volunteering included Open Door, NW Leicestershire MIND and as the Editor of the BACP RACE Journal. I taught on counselling programmes at North Warwickshire and Hinckley College and with the Open University on Death and Dying and Introduction to Counselling modules until 2016.

Hi . I 'm Steph. Thank you for looking at my profile. It is not easy to choose who is the right person to talk with so I can only hope you like my picture and give me the chance to help you with any worries or concerns you may have . I am an experienced therapist who enjoys being with people and helping them. I have a down to earth and open approach and am a good listener. My style is being Person Centred which means I focus all my efforts into helping you to deal with the issues you are struggling with. I offer you " A Way Forward" , a confidential space to explore your worries and concerns in a safe private environment where you will not be judged. I offer you the chance to take back control of your life allowing you to move forward. To discover and re connect to you again and for you to be positive to go forward with your life. Contact me if you want any more information and I will be happy to help. I am available to contact at any time and aim to reply within 24hrs.

I have over twenty-five years’ experience working in the field of well-being as a mental health professional supporting clients with a variety of emotional and psychological difficulties. I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse client demographic and as a result I harbour a deep appreciation of the uniqueness and individuality of my clients and the issues they bring to therapy. My approach to therapy is to respond to my clients as unique individuals and as such over the years I have developed skills that enable me to utilise a variety of therapeutic approaches. I have a particular interest in anxiety, low mood states and addictive behaviour. As a result I have been able to develop skills and resources to enable me deliver a therapeutic programme that facilitates an understanding of the root cause of emotional problems as well as the management of such issues. I work in a holistic fashion which nurtures strengths and individual potential.

I am a Clinical Psychologist and a registered member of HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) and OPP (Portuguese Psychologists Association). I have over 10 years of experience working as a Clinical Psychologist. My professional experience is diverse, ranging from inpatient to community settings. I have experience with depression and mood-related disorders (Bipolar), anxiety disorders (e.g., Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder), and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders. I have also experience with trauma and stress-related disorders, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, as well as with long-standing and treatment resistant mental health difficulties, including Personality Disorders (Borderline Personality Disorder, amongst other Personality Disorders). Finally, I have worked in the past with people presenting with eating difficulties, including Anorexia Nervosa. I am available to work short or long term with clients, taking into consideration the different levels of complexity of different difficulties and presentations. I provide Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy interventions, including the “third wave” CBT approaches (such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), as well as schema-therapy based interventions (used generally with treatment-resistant and long-standing difficulties). Every intervention I offer is tailor-made to the individual client’s needs. If you have any queries at all about what I offer, please feel free to send me a message. I am happy to help.

My approach to working with clients is that of kindness and compassion. Central to my practice is fostering a therapeutic relationship with my clients and research has demonstrated that this is pivotal in achieving positive results. I strive to establish and maintain an open, genuine and non-judgemental relationship with my clients. This approach is beneficial in helping clients who experience a range of emotional and psychological difficulties. I have worked as a counsellor for a charity that provides emotional support for those affected by cancer. I also have experience working as a family counsellor with patients in palliative care. I have worked as a volunteer counsellor for a Christian charity providing counselling in the areas of relationships, bereavement, illness, stress, depression, childhood, faith and spiritual matters. I believe passionately in the value of counselling and I am fully committed to an ethical practice which continues my personal and professional development through ongoing regular psychotherapy and clinical supervision.

I am an experienced counsellor who has worked for a variety of different services: a low cost counselling service [short and long term counselling], in the NHS [6 - 12 session], for a Specialist Gender Identity Clinic [for people transitioning], at the University of Exeter [up to 6 sessions], and privately online. My background, of working at the BBC, and being a writer means I have a lot of experience of putting people at ease and developing a good rapport, and I aim to offer a warm, friendly approach to counselling, which most importantly includes listening without judging. I use various approaches/techniques in sessions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy [which is about recognising and challenging unhelpful thinking], mindfulness [which is about being in the here and now / relaxation], breathing technique and writing exercises - it's really a question of finding what works for you. I also use 'psycho-education' to help clients to understand what mental distress is all about, and with this in mind I have developed a series of mindmaps to help people understand common issues eg anxiety, depression and low self esteem, also common problems eg sleep issues, and potential solutions. The overall aim is to help you to feel more in control, so that you can then work out what you need to do to improve your own mental wellbeing and sense of happiness.

As someone that has personal experience of being a client in therapy and struggling to confront issues in my life I understand the challenge it is to take the first step towards change. With this understanding in mind I aim to consider how best to support you through this process of change or acceptance and face the challenges with you. I have a BA in Social Sciences and a Postgraduate Diploma in person centred counselling. I am accredited with the BACP and a member of the Society for Existential Analysis. I have completed several courses since to enhance my knowledge and skills as a practitioner including; trauma and stabilisation, existential theory in practice, counselling for depression, solution focused therapy, play therapy. I currently work within the NHS and have specialised in trauma services that focus on sexual violence and abuse. I have also worked in primary care for many years facilitating change with clients experiencing multiple and varied difficulties. I have experience working with the LGBTQI community and young adults/children from voluntary work I've done through the years. I also spent time working with Employee Asistance Programmes (EAP) supporting employees through a crisis and in counselling.

Making the decision to attend therapy can often feel overwhelming and confusing. For most people therapy can, however, be an extremely positive and empowering experience that increases greater self-awareness and understanding. I am a fully accredited and qualified Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBT) with over 8 years of experience and specialise in working with adults. Being fully accredited implies that I have achieved the highest standard in my practice and that I adhere to stringent codes of professional practice and ethical standards. CBT is an evidenced-based therapy and is recommended by NICE (The National Institute of Clinical Excellence). CBT has been proven to be extremely effective in the treatment of most problems we encounter. Being evidence-based means that I am able to incorporate a wide variety of established and researched psychological techniques in my practise and therapy with you. The effectiveness of these have not only been evidenced by extensive research but also by my own clinical experience of seeing what really helps people. I have undertaken advanced training in a number of different Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Compassion-Focussed Therapy (CFT), Couples Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Schema Focused Therapy. I consider you, the client, to be the expert who knows your own problems better than anyone. It is you who gives me insight into understanding the painful issues and difficulties you are experiencing. In your therapy and through increased self-awareness, I will guide, assist and support you to learn to take responsibility for improving the quality of your life by changing unhelpful patterns of behaviours and negative thoughts. I am fully committed to working with you to find realistic and long-term solutions to your problem as well as to develop and apply new skills and techniques. I have a passionate interest in treating all anxiety disorders (social, generalised, health, specific phobias, OCD and panic), stress, habit disorders, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, depression, low self esteem issues (lack of confidence and self-worth), anger issues, assertiveness and sleep difficulties. I also work with couples and treat relationship and sexual problems.

My name is Harvey and I am a counsellor working in central and west London. I am fully qualified and a registered member of the BACP. I am available to work short or long term with clients. I currently work for Here for you Counselling, a therapy service I started in 2016. My approach to counselling is integrative, meaning I use a combination of therapeutic models and techniques. These include, but are not limited to; Person-centred therapy, CBT, Psychodynamic, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis and Mindfulness practices. I find that working this way allows me to structure my work around each individual client. My philosophy being that everybody is unique and responds to the therapeutic process in their own way. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, abuse, stress, relationship problems, low self-esteem, low confidence, bereavement, existential crisis, phobias, anger issues and many more. I have worked with a wide diversity of clients, however I have particular experience working with adults aged 18-35. Whatever your present situation I am here to help explore your various life challenges and improve your state of mind.

I work with individuals and couples focusing on relationships, sex therapy and sex & porn addiction. Often couples are stuck in a cycle of conflict, or they may have lost the intimacy in their relationship. I help people identify the relevant issues and work with them to rebuild healthy relationships. Sometimes, where it seems to be impossible or inappropriate to rebuild relationships, we can work together to learn from the past and move on, even if this can be hugely challenging. Letting go of the past is never easy, but it is possible to move forward, without trying to recreate the relationship as it was in the early years. Over many years as a Relate counsellor and in my private practice, I have worked with many couples and individuals from all walks of life, facing different issues; their relationships being at the heart of the work I do. Please consider getting in touch. You will find my approach non-judgmental, practical, positive and caring.