Psychotherapy and Counselling at The Magnolia Therapy Centre, Nottingham

Counselling & Psychotherapy : What to look for.

If you decide to explore private counselling or psychotherapy, check the therapist is registered with a professional body. This means they are committed to good practice, ethical conduct, and continuous learning and development. All of the therapists working at the Centre are qualified, registered with a professional body and insured.

Specialism

If it’s important to you, check if they have a specialism (for example, some therapists specialise in working with particular issues or groups such as younger people, LGBTQ+ people, neurodiversity or survivors of abuse and violence

Type of therapy

You will find that most counsellors/psychotherapists are trained in different models and theoretical approaches and often describe themselves in this way. In practice, most therapists do much the same thing no matter what their training.

Relationship

Research has shown that one of the most important aspects of counselling and psychotherapy is the relationship you form with your therapist. A strong relationship will help you to overcome the challenges you face in the present and to heal from painful events in the past. You may not get the right match initially, but persevere, there will be someone you can work with. Some offer an introductory telephone, teams, or face to face session which might be a consideration for you.

Ways of working

Would you like to meet online, in-person or on the phone? Does the therapist offer blended if you work irregular hours or are they willing to offer different appointment times to fit in with your lifestyle and work patterns? These might be considerations to ensure continuity of therapy.

We have several counsellors and psychotherapists working with different modalities. Take a look at their profiles below. Many have links to their own websites or other professional directories which you may find very useful.

Needing urgent support?

Please note the Centre does not offer emergency or urgent mental health support. If they have space, many of our therapists will see new clients within a week or two of an enquiry, but rarely immediately.

If you are in a mental health crisis and require urgent help, please contact NHS 111 option 2 or the Nottinghamshire Mental Health Crisis Service on 0808 196 3779

If you need immediate support at a place of safety, please attend your nearest Accident and Emergency Department

Mindfulness Core Process Psychotherapist, Spiritual Counsellor and Supervisor ~ Silvia M Smet MA. DIP.PR(CAM)

I am a fully qualified psychotherapist and offer a style of Psychotherapy (CPP) that is in-depth , holistic, and psycho-spiritual in nature.

I offer a safe, confidential and compassionate space in which I work in a relational, and collaborative manner. I am happy to explore whatever difficulties you wish to bring. This may not be anything specific, but more of a feeling around:

Feeling that you are quite capable and can cope with your life, and yet, something within you still feels ‘bad’…
Feeling that despite your experiences and successes, or even after a new start, you appear to find yourself in the same problematic situations …
Or you may simply feel distressed as we find yourself going around and around in the same old circles …

I offer a talking therapy that Is an unique blend of Eastern and Western psychology, to which I bring the skills of ‘the ancient Art of Mindfulness’ , underpinned by an deep understanding of the nature and transformative powers of the psyche. CPP integrates aspects of humanistic person centred – , relational -, mindfulness-, somatic -, and transpersonal approaches, all of which are supportive of our process towards wholeness. I orient towards wholeness, and as such do not pathologise, rather preferring to define the territories for our exploration. I have worked with clients who struggled with:

Abandonment
Anxiety and depression
Bi-polar
Chronic pain or ill health
Co-dependency
Complex trauma
Depression
Developmental trauma
Difficulties with accepting changes in life
Discontinuation of prescription medication
Emotional overwhelm and distress

Inter-generational trauma
Lack of wellbeing
Loneliness and isolation
Loss and bereavement
PTSD
Recovery from narcissistic relationships
Spiritual Awakening
Stress
Support with our end-of-life processes
Unresolved childhood difficulties
Trauma

I am the founder of the Peaceful Heart Centre ~ Psychotherapies for ‘ Embracing Life with Heart’

Accredited 2011163818

Paul J Gilbert : Counselling and Psychotherapy

It can be daunting asking for help; discussing your most personal, painful life experiences with another. I am here to help you develop an insight in to why you feel the way you do and together we can make you feel understood, supported, safe and validated.

I do not believe that people have issues, I believe that they have issues in relating to their world. Through our work together, I will assist you in exploring the patterns that you follow in your life. This exploration will seek to see where the psychological distress may form and work together to find new ways of being that can relieve this.

I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space for you to talk about your issues. I have had some of the best training available and over 12 years of experience of client work in a variety of settings and managed regional counselling services for nationally recognised mental health charities in MIND. I have also worked in an NHS setting as well as The Priory.

Our relationship is a key element to your development and that is why the first session will be used to make sure that we can work together.

Training, qualifications & experience

I have studied for a number of years and have been fortunate to have obtained some of the best training available at the Internationally renowned Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute, where I studied at both BSc and Masters level.

I am listed on the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapists (UKCP) and work to their ethical framework. I attend regular clinical supervision as well as Personal Development training to ensure I am up to date with the latest research.

Some of the issues I deal with are: –

Anxiety
Generalised Anxiety disorders
Depression
Couples Counselling
Relationship issues
Stress
Anger Management

Domestic Abuse
Self-esteem
Self harming
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD
Men’s Issues

This list is not exhaustive so if you have something in mind, please ask. I have a special interest in issues of self-esteem and in Trauma & PTSD and in working with the Emergency Services and the Armed Forces.

Mary Wilson Couples and Relationship Counsellor Nottingham, MA,MBACP, NCS accredited

I have a flexible approach to my work and I specialise in helping couples who have busy working lives by offering them time and space to work on their relationship and move forward. I currently have no waiting list and have availability in Nottingham. I also work with individuals and families to enable them to clarify their thoughts and feelings in order to make the necessary changes to their lives. I offer a professional private service in a comfortable non judgemental atmosphere.

I have 15+ years experience as couple/relationship a counsellor and I am RELATE trained. I work with clients with a range of problems from different cultures, faiths and sexual orientations and I offer personalised counselling to clients who struggle with affairs and Infidelity, lack of trust and jealousy, separation and divorce, as well as work related stress, life stage changes – for example: retirement/redundancy/mid-life crisis, parenting and bereavement. My background is in Nursing and I worked for over 20 years in the NHS where I gained experience in supporting parents and families through difficult and changing circumstances.

My formal qualifications include:

MA (Merit) Relationship Therapy, University of Hull
BA (Hons) Education, Nottingham Trent University

Sharon Turner Counselling Services

Sharon Turner Counselling Services: Individual and Couples therapist experienced in working with change, loss, trauma and relationship difficulties.

Your journey through life’s changes is a chance for self-discovery.

Counselling is an opportunity for self-development and discovery. It can promote growth and healing from many different situations. You may be experiencing a range of issues you are struggling to understand or come to terms which can lead to uncomfortable feelings. Are you experiencing loss or grief? Have you been affected by trauma, either your own or someone else’s? Are you feeling anxious, stressed or depressed, or feeling unable to cope with life’s changes? Difficult feelings can affect work, social and home life; it can affect how you feel about yourself, others and situations. Health issues can bring many different feelings too. These may be current or in the past which are affecting you now. Through counselling you have the opportunity to develop your self-awareness to promote acceptance or change; to learn skills to help you through the difficult times. Counselling gives you the potential to achieve positive growth through exploration in a safe and confidential relationship.

Who I work with and my approach

I work with individuals over sixteen years of age and couples, companies or charities offering face to face and online video appointments. Using a variety of counselling therapies I tailor my approach to your individual needs. Working together, you make the choices of what you bring to sessions and I would like to listen and help you explore the meaning, feelings and emotions behind your difficulties. I believe everyone should have the right to be self-directing so putting you at the heart of our work, I use an eclectic approach to support you to the best of my ability in a non-directive way.

With couples I use a more directive approach as we explore your relationship together. I cover issues such as conflict, affairs, empty nest issues, intimacy issues helping you identify your own and partner’s needs. Whatever difficulties you may be experiencing I can support you as you learn more about yourselves and your relationships.

Where I work and my experience

I am counsellor working in Private Practice based in two centres in Nottingham. My current work is with individuals and couples and a charitable organisation based in Derbyshire providing counselling and workshops for staff and carers. I provide both long and short-term counselling both face to face and online using Zoom. I also provide ad hoc work for a bereavement organisation and have worked with EAP and other charitable organisations in the past. I worked as a volunteer in the NHS for 4 years working with life limiting conditions and issues around loss, coping with change, anxiety, stress, bereavement, suicidal thoughts and depression.

I worked for a charity providing counselling to survivors of rape and sexual abuse, in Lincolnshire and within a university setting, for 2 years working with self-esteem, shame, loss, self-worth, power, boundaries and trauma. Rape and sexual abuse can impact on many areas of a client’s life, and new or current relationships can be affected by past and current violence. I can support you with flashbacks, panic attacks and other trauma related issues.

I offer a safe and confidential space to explore issues that are unique to each client with warmth, empathy within a non-judgmental relationship to empower you to explore issues that are important to you.

Any issues important to you are important to me. I conduct a full assessment to determine your needs within the first session with no obligation for further sessions.

Qualifications and Training

I am an accredited registrant with the National Counselling Society and a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.

I have a first-class BA (Hons) in Humanistic Counselling Practices with a focus on Understanding Trauma, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Grief and Loss.

I have a COSRT approved Advanced Certificate in Couples Counselling.

How to contact me

You can telephone or email me to arrange a first appointment. I will send a Contact form by email for you to complete and return to confirm your booking. Sessions can be weekly or fortnightly and payment is in advance. Cancellations require 48 hours’ notice or full fees apply.

Short or long-term counselling considered depending on your needs. EAP work considered.

Andrew Cranham MSc, UKCP (Accred) - Lifetime Counselling

I have immediate availability during the day time so you can see me quickly. I offer a completely confidential, non-judgemental, dignified service.

I have been practising for seven years, am highly qualified, experienced and accredited with UKCP. Having worked in a number of different places and with a wide range of different people, I use a relational approach to get to know you and understand how we can work best together.

I work from here at the Magnolia Centre which has comfortable, recently refurbished rooms, a waiting area, parking and is conveniently located on multiple bus routes.

You can text, email or phone me with any questions and I offer a free telephone conversation to discuss what you are looking for. I would invite you to check me out! Check whether I might be someone you would want to talk to and to trust your instincts about me. If you don’t think I am the right person I can help you in finding a person who can.

Kirsty Weedon Psychodrama Psychotherapy

I provide therapy to help you feel more connected, resourced and regulated. I work in a creative, embodied and integrated way, considering your somatic (body) experience as well as your emotions and thoughts. I use therapeutic methods that invite you to work creatively and experientially, supporting you to learn more about yourself, connect with your resources and explore new and different ways to navigate life. For example, you may want to use objects to look at the various stresses in your life and see what is being missed or use empty chairs to give voice to that part of yourself that has been overlooked. These methods are flexible, adapted to you and I work collaboratively to find a pace that fits for you where you feel safe and supported.

About me

I am passionate about supporting people to feel safe and connected with themselves, their community and nature. Before becoming a psychotherapist, I worked in a range of different outdoor and educational settings across the UK and abroad, in both the voluntary and statutory sector. I’ve also set up and run many of my own collaborative and solo private ventures. I’m a qualified Psychodrama Psychotherapist, registered with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). I work from a trauma-informed, relational approach, integrating various different theoretical perspectives in my work, including attachment theory and polyvagal theory.

How to get started

I understand how important it is to find the right therapy and therapist for you. I offer an initial meeting for you to discuss what you want to achieve from therapy and to see if I can provide you with the help you need at this time. There is no commitment or obligation to continue therapy with me afterwards.

For more information, please contact me by text, phone or email. I look forward to hearing from you. Warmest wishes, Kirsty

Dr Johanna Hilton : Family Focused Psychology Services

Family Focused has been providing psychology services to children, young people and their families in the East Midlands and South Yorkshire region since 2003, including Nottingham, Derby, Chesterfield, Rotherham and Doncaster.

We offer therapy / counselling to children, young people, families and adults.

Here are some of the common difficulties we can help with:

Emotional difficulties such as depression or anger
Trauma / Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Unresolved or complex grief and bereavement
Managing challenging behaviour across the age range including lying, stealing, oppositional and defiant behaviour, school refusal
Adjustment to difficulties following significant life events such as divorce
Attachment work through individual, dyadic or family therapy
Family difficulties
Domestic violence

We work from a range of psychological approaches and aim to work with you to find the best approach to your particular dilemmas.

Director: Dr Johanna Hilton BSc (Hons), MSc, D ClinPsychol, AFBPsS, Consultant Clinical and Forensic Psychologist

Julie Crosby: Psychotherapist

Coming for counselling is a brave step, you need to feel safe and comfortable to work through your problems. I can offer you that safe confidential place in comfortable surroundings to suit your needs.

My name is Julie Crosby and I have 29 years’ experience working alongside clients with a wide variety of difficulties. I have extensive training in all therapy approaches such as CBT, psycho-dynamic and person centred approach.

I am registered and abide by AD/SMMGP code of conduct.

Some of my work has involved working with addiction and the families of those who have addiction problems. I am familiar with the ’12 Steps’ approach to recovery and can signpost to other appropriate support.

If you need help with any of the following issues I am happy to assess and discuss further to see if we can work together.

Addiction
Stress
Anxiety
Depression
Sexual abuse (historical)
Trauma
Couples’ counselling

I can be flexible with evenings and some Saturdays and am working face to face.

07581710265
Juliecrosby81@gmail.com
https://www.addictionprofessionals.org.uk/advanced-practitioner-julie-crosby
£70 for assessment & each session for an Individual
£90 for assessment & each session for a Couple

Kymm Stroud: Child, Adult and Fertility Counsellor

I am a counsellor based in Nottingham, and I work with adults, children and young people, from ages 5 and upwards. Clients seek me out for all sorts of reasons. Your issue might feel like a ball of wool – a jumble – you’re not sure where the start is, or the end, or how it even got that way. Counselling is about feeling safe enough to express your feelings through art, play, or talking with someone who can help you unpick your issue, at your own pace, helping you to understand yourself, in partnership with a counsellor who can give you the conditions to allow you to help yourself. I specialise in counselling children , and counselling around issues such as miscarriage, baby loss and fertility , parenting support , parent and child joint sessions and counselling in schools.

I am a BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) registered counsellor with over 20 years experience, as well as over 25 years working with children and families. I am also a member of BICA (British Infertility Counselling Association). I have worked in a variety of settings including Framework supporting adults with mental health issues, Sure Start supporting families, Women’s Aid supporting women experiencing domestic abuse, and Family Care counselling children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse. In addition, I have counselled adults and children with a variety of issues. I have an enhanced DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service), renewed regularly.

These are the main areas of counselling and support that I offer.

Child and Young Person Counselling
Adult Counselling
Parenting support
Joint Parent and Child Counselling
Miscarriage, Stillbirth, Baby loss and Fertility Counselling

Jo Dean : Counsellor MBACP

Jo works with clients seeking support when they are struggling with emotional or mental health challenges, working in a way that helps them find a way forward. Many people seek therapy when they are feeling vulnerable and experiencing a challenging time in their lives maybe due to past experiences or events that are happening in the present day.

Jo understands how big this first step is. Her role as a Humanistic and Integrative therapist is to provide you with a safe and confidential space to talk and help you explore the challenges you are currently facing.

She works with adults both one to one and in group therapy who present with a range of difficulties which include Addiction, Mental Health, Eating Disorders, Self Harm, Bereavement, Anxiety, Depression, Domestic / Emotional and Sexual Abuse, Trauma, Personality Disorders and many other challenges that individuals come to therapy for.

She is committed to working with your own individual needs and being the right therapist for her clients. She welcomes you to contact her by mobile or email to discuss your individual need for therapy and answer any further questions you may have about me, the type of therapy she provides or about counselling in general. This will all be kept confidential.

Abigail Pleasant ~Accredited & Registered Integrative Psychotherapist (UKCP) ~ BA (hons), MA, PGCE.

Hello and a warm welcome to my profile. I am a teacher and Integrative psychotherapist: my core modal is relational, attachment based and dialogic. Additionally, I have undertaken many additional trainings to broaden my skill set. I specialise in the areas: relationships, the mother relationship, complex loss, women’s issues, childhood trauma and attachment, sadness and anxiety.

I have a passion for supporting people who seek personal change and growth; I believe that the therapeutic relationship is integral to change and healing. I provide a space to explore unconscious materials; a non-judgmental ear to speak in confidence with about difficult experiences; an attentive space to understand your feelings and the patterns that are holding you back from living a fulfilling life, where you feel able to be the best version of yourself. I do believe that we are all on a life journey with our own unique stories: our past shapes us but it need not define us; psychotherapy with a skilled practitioner can support you to lead a more fulfilling and authentic life. I am committed to facilitate self-transformation through a trusting therapeutic relationship, to explore your own issues at your own pace. My approach to therapy is to help you develop self-awareness and to support you to have a deeper connection and level of contact with yourself and others. I am compassionate, relational and insightful. I work in a holistic way with all aspects of you; your feelings, thought processes, behaviour, cultural identity and spirituality.

I believe that the human experience inevitably entails suffering and pain and so psychotherapy can be beneficial to anyone at certain points in their life: to quote the famous poet Rumi: “The wound is the place where the light enters you,” enabling a fuller and richer existence. Here are some reasons that prompt people to seek therapy – although this list is by no means exhaustive:

Personal or spiritual growth.
Life challenges.
Relationship difficulties.
A sense of dis-ease or disconnection.
Difficult childhood experiences.
Traumatic events.
Losses & Bereavements.
Overwhelming emotions.
Making important or difficult decisions.
Behaviours or repetitive patterns that you would like to change.
Self-defeating or obsessive thoughts.
Self-criticism and self-doubt.

Training and Qualifications:

I am an accredited humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapist. I completed my Masters in Psychotherapy at the Sherwood Psychotherapy Institute in 2005 and have 15 years experience working with a diverse range of adults and young people. I am a member of UKCP, which provides me with an ethical framework.

As part of my training and personal journey, I have engaged in over 7 years of therapy and gained an in-depth personal understanding of the therapeutic process myself; this has enabled me to work at emotional depth with clients. I have worked with many individuals over the past 15 years; some examples of my experience include: young people and children, university students at the University of Sheffield, psychotherapy trainees, woman issues and sexual issues, emotional instability, feelings of worthlessness, social anxiety, abuse, perfectionism, mother issues, trauma and bereavement. I have also worked on a weight-loss immersion camp, as a behavioural coach, supporting people to develop healthy sustainable habits.

Additionally, I have much experience of working in diverse educational settings as a teacher and with SEN in primary schools; I have delivered psycho-educational play-based activities to support children with emotional, social and behavioural issues, as well as ASD and speech and language needs.

Getting Started:

You can contact me via email or get in touch via phone; leave a voicemail or text message if you prefer. I will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible and within 24 – 48 hours. We will arrange a first meeting and talk about what you want to get out of therapy; if you are happy to continue, I will set up a second session and arrange for regular meetings at a mutually convenient time. I look forward to hearing from you.

HearingYou Psychotherapy Susanne Sklepek-Hatton, MSc, M.A., BA (Hons), MUKCP (Accred.)

Why therapy?

You may seek therapy at a life crossroad where you are feeling stuck with a seemingly unsolvable conflict. You may want to come to therapy because you feel too much (including triggers and phobias) or nothing at all and as a result you might have developed addictive and/or compulsive behaviours that can also make you feel ashamed and lonely. You may simply need help to gain clarity on the future of a particular relationship or a major life decision, such as a change in career. You might have been impacted by external life circumstances (divorce, career change, bereavement, COVID) that have challenged your sense of who you are.

How can I help?

I will sit with you in a safe, confidential space, listen to you and together we will get to know your inner world, however messy, complex and conflicted it may seem to begin with. By hearing all of you with warmth and empathy we will gain a sense of how you got to where you are. There might be conflicting parts within your world (especially those that drive behaviour that you don’t like, that is seemingly ‘not you’) that need to be heard with empathy and care, to allow you to move forward in your life with purpose, agency and a sense of wholeness. For some people, this might mean going back to their childhood and addressing unresolved trauma that has left a lifelong imprint on their life and behaviour whilst others choose to work with the here and now only. In most cases we move between the two, always at the pace and at a depth that is right for you.

My training and experience

Following previous careers in higher education and the arts, I feel lucky and privileged to have found my own professional ‘home’ in training as Person-Centred and Experiential Psychotherapist at the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute (MSc, Distinction). My training included several years of undergoing my own personal therapy which gave my my own experience of the deeply transformative effects of feeling seen, heard and ‘felt’ in a safe therapeutic space.

I have experience working with a wide range of clients of different genders, ages, sexual orientations and cultures with varied presentations and depth of issues. I have undertaken additional training that has allowed me to work with clients who have experienced individual or long-term childhood trauma and/or whose needs as children were not met by their caregivers. I also have experience working with clients with Autism and ADHD and I am particularly interested in the intersection between trauma and neurodivergence (whether self or externally diagnosed). I am currently participating in an ongoing programme called SBSM (Smart Body/ Smart Mind) that is focused on post-traumatic nervous system healing and the return to an embodied, purposeful way of being.

Amongst others I have undertaken training in the following areas:

Working with Shame
Working with Child Sexual Abuse – Hope for Healing
When Trauma Gets Stuck
Working with Trauma Triggers and Flashbacks
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Working with Trauma Memory
Inner Child Workshop
IFS in Action: Leading Clients to Self Leadership
Understanding & Working With Autistic Clients in Therapy
ADHD, Neurodiversity, and Clinical Practice
Polyvagal Theory in Action

I am accredited with the UKCP and I adhere to their codes and ethical framework. I have full professional indemnity insurance and enhanced DBS clearance.

I am a full clinical member of the following organisations:

UKCP: Registered Clinical Member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy.

HIPC: Registered Clinical Member of the Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy College.

SPTI: Graduate Member of the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute

Hannah Luck, Relationship Counsellor & Psychosexual Therapist

Counselling for individuals, couples and families.

Perhaps you are having difficulties in your relationship with your partner or your family? I am an experienced psychotherapist and I specialise in relationship issues and sexual difficulties.

About me – how I can help

If you are experiencing difficulties, feeling confused or stuck and not sure how to change or move forward in yourself and/or in your relationships, then perhaps counselling is going to help you. I offer a safe and supportive space in which you can reflect on what is going in your life and help you understand yourself and your relationships more clearly and work towards any changes you would like to make. I offer a non-judgemental, supportive stance and I will always work hard to provide a service that suits the client and that is both ethical and compassionate.

My approach

I am an integrative therapist which means I combine elements of different therapeutic theories. My practice is mostly based on two key approaches: family therapy (how we interact with others) and psychodynamic theory (our inner thoughts and beliefs from childhood to the present). I use techniques from other theories such as Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Brief Solution Focused Therapy. The tools and techniques I draw on depend on the client’s presenting problems and our agreed goals for therapy

My experience and training

I have an MA in Relationship Therapy and I work with individuals, couples and families at Relate Nottinghamshire. I am a qualified sex therapist with a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychosexual Therapy. I am also qualified to work with Compulsive Sexual Behaviour having gained a Post-graduate Diploma with Paula Hall. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I worked as a Communications Manager and I have experience of working in the private sector, public sector and the third sector.

How to contact me

If you have any questions or you would like to arrange the first session, please contact me on:

Karen Banks: Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Hypnotherapist

How therapy can help?

Therapy provides a non-judgemental and confidential space from which to explore your thoughts and feelings to gain insight into any problem or challenges you might be facing.

You may come to therapy with a clear idea of what you want to change or you might not – either is fine. Therapy is a process of self-discovery and growth, helping you to build more resilience, adopt new feelings and attitudes towards life situations and increase self-understanding.

My Experience and Approach

I am a qualified Counsellor/Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist and have over 25 years experience of working within a therapeutic capacity. I offer both short-term and long-term therapy, in person or by telephone.

My training encompasses Person-centered counselling, Psychodynamic counselling/psychotherapy, Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy and Hypnotherapy. I have also undergone specialist Grief/bereavement counselling training and work for hospice organisations and Cruse, alongside extensive private practice work. I am a member of NCS and BACP and adhere to their ethical frameworks.

Areas of therapy I work with include –

Stress and anxiety
Depression
Low self-esteem/self-confidence
Bereavement, Grief and Loss
Relationship issues
Work related stress
Weight loss/Body image
Phobias
OCD

I work at the Centre on Wednesdays. I am happy to be contacted by phone or email.

07903 560802
info.kbanks@aol.com
Initial telephone consultation free; Telephone consultation £45; face to face counselling session £60; face to face hypnotherapy session £70
www.counsellinghypnotherapyclinic.org

Sarah Lewin – Psychotherapist & Hypnotherapist (MBACP)

I have a BSc hons degree in Humanistic/Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from the Sherwood Psychotherapy training institute.

Humanistic psychotherapy believes that all humans have an inbuilt drive for growth and self-actualisation, and those that present for therapy obviously have.

I am passionate about people and supporting people to live their best lives. It takes strength and courage to seek therapy and to be open to growth and change. But it brings much reward.

I have experience of working with grief, emotional relational abuse, trauma, adverse childhood experiences and depression and anxiety. You may just feel that something is missing in your life, and you want to explore what that might be. You may be wanting support with important decision making or figuring our what you want from life.

As a Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapist, I work from a non-medical, non-pathologising model. I ask what has happened to you rather than what is wrong with you.

The therapeutic relationship between therapist and client is the most important element of therapy and is the agent of change. I can offer you a confidential, safe and supportive space to share and explore your past, present and future and help you to begin to find more fulfilment in your life.

I work online and face to face with adults only and offer long and short-term therapy which is guided by you and how much you feel you want or need to work. Change can happen very quickly, but in some cases takes a little longer. I will be here to support you how ever long you may wish that journey to be.

Jo Longford MSc UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist

I am an experienced Person-Centred Psychotherapist (MSc) who is fully qualified and accredited with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and I adhere to their Ethical Code of Conduct.

Finding a therapist who you feel you can trust and open up may feel daunting. My practice focuses on offering a confidential, safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace and in a way that allows you to process what is going on for you. What a therapy session will look like is not prescriptive and will depend on what you bring. Understanding your unique experience of the world will be the starting point on which to build a relationship together where we can develop understanding, awareness and insight into whatever difficulties you are experiencing.

Some examples of the issues I have experience of working with are:

Abuse
Adoption
Anxiety
Bereavement
Bullying
Chronic Illness
Depression
Eating Disorders
Health Related Issues
Infertility
Loneliness and isolation
Relationship Difficulties
Redundancy
Self-Esteem
Self-Harm
Separation and Divorce
Stress
Suicidal thoughts
Trauma

As well as working in private practice, I have worked as a Psychotherapist in the public sector, in the NHS, and within a University Student Services setting and a Women’s Charity.

Previous work experience in senior roles in the NHS has helped inform my work with client’s who are in high pressured environments or those at turning points in their careers. Also, my role as a Massage Therapist led me to a deeper curiosity of the mind/body connection and has helped inform how I work as a Psychotherapist. I work in an embodied way and sometimes find it is the bodily felt sense of things that leads us to intuitive and new insightful ways of being.

I provide short, medium and long term therapy for adults.

I offer a free telephone consultation, during which you can ask any questions you may have and then decide if I feel like the right fit for you.

Availability

I currently have availability for face to face sessions on:

Tuesdays afternoon and evening
Wednesdays afternoon and evening
Thursdays day and evening
Fridays day and evening
Saturday morning

Sarah Chadderton : Person Centred Counsellor & Supervisor

I qualified as a Person Centred Counsellor, graduating from the University of Nottingham with a BA in Humanistic Counselling Practice.

My passion for counselling is embedded in the belief that the answers we seek are within each one of us. The Counselling relationship offers the space to explore, learn about ourselves and most importantly the opportunity to be heard.

I am a registered member of a professional body, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)and I am committed to working within their ethical framework.

I am also a Registered Nurse and have worked in a number of settings over the last 25 years. I have extensive experience of caring for people who have undergone life changing surgery, and patients with a diagnosis of cancer.

Some of the issues I can help you explore through counselling:

Abuse
Anxiety
Bereavement and Loss
Depression
Health Issues
Relationships
Self esteem
Stress management
Significant life changes
Sexuality and Gender

Alex Wright : Counselling & Psychotherapy

Hello, my name is Alex.

I offer both online and in-person Counselling & Psychotherapy for individuals, couples as well as group therapy. I am based in the Nottingham area.

I aim to provide support for clients who wish to create positive and lasting change in their life, whilst offering a committed therapeutic relationship within which exploration of issues can happen safely. I currently offer both online and in-person counselling & psychotherapy for individuals and couples.

I have immediate availability and can accommodate both weekday and evening sessions. I offer an initial free 30-minute video call via Google meets.

I’ve had specific experience supporting clients coming to therapy with:

Anxiety
Stress
Depression
Bereavement and Loss
Trauma
Loneliness
Career Issues
Habits and Compulsions

Relationship Issues
Exploring Sexuality/Sexual Issues
Exploring Neurodiversity
ADHD
Exploring Spirituality
Limiting Beliefs/Imposter Syndrome
Existential Questions
Low Self-Esteem

I am active in staying up to date with the latest relevant research.

I have experience working at a community interest company offering affordable counselling and I attend regular clinical supervision and participate in on-going Personal Development training, as well as having personal therapy myself. I hold full Professional Liability Insurance.

07393 811186
coffeepotcounselling@gmail.com
www.coffeepotcounselling.co.uk
£50 for individuals (50 minutes) and £65 for Couples (50 minutes). I am able to offer a reduced fee for low-income clients.

Dr Henry (Harry) Ager, Clinical Psychologist, DClinPsy, MSc, BSc

I am a Clinical Psychologist with extensive NHS and private sector experience in adult mental health, forensic, and rehabilitation settings. I am also a qualified Personal Trainer, enabling me to integrate exercise and nutrition into therapy to support your mental well-being.

I have extensive experience working with individuals across the lifespan with complex mental health difficulties (including individuals with neurodiversity). I specialise in working with anxiety / depression disorders, work-related stress, psychosis, substance misuse, trauma and the psychological impact of physical health conditions. I also offer clinical supervision to working professionals on a one-to-one and/or group basis.

My approach is warm and collaborative, working closely with you to develop tailored treatment plans that align with your goals and values. I am trained in a range of evidence-based psychological approaches listed below. I have a particular interest in promoting positive health behaviour change to enhance mental and physical well-being, which includes building awareness of your unique strengths and challenges.

Please feel free to contact me, and together we can work towards improving your well-being and a life that feels more in your control.

I have worked with clients who have experienced:

Addiction / substance misuse
Alcohol Misuse
Anger Management
Anxiety
Body Positivity
Bereavement / Grief
Chronic Illness / pain
Coping Skills
Couples Therapy
Depression
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Personality Disorders
Self Esteem
Sleep or Insomnia
Sports Performance
Stress (including work-related)
Trauma, Sexual abuse and PTSD

I draw on a range of psychological theories / approaches including

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-based Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Positive Psychology
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Trauma Focused CBT

Patty Middleton: Therapist & Supervisor for Individuals and Couples

My therapeutic approach is to understand how you may be experiencing obstacles in terms of where you want to be in your life, in your relationship with others or your own identity. Often these obstacles may be influenced from the experiences we lived through historically and the stories we have learned to believe of ourselves as we’ve grown up. You may have experienced a trauma or be looking for support with a mental health diagnosis. Through therapy we will aim to address these experiences and use them as opportunities for growth encouraging you to develop your internal and external emotional connections. I believe that the answers are already within you, but perhaps slightly out of awareness at the moment.

Our work will aim to move you closer to achieving a new understanding of yourself and others.

If you are looking for relationship counselling, I can help you understand and navigate any issues causing tension or conflict, by understanding the patterns we develop and how these can be helpful or harmful. I have previously worked in the public sector for over 20 years working with relationship difficulties.

I have experience of working in short-, medium- or long-term counselling and our work together will be focussed on what the best fit for your needs are.

I offer supervision for therapists, trainee or qualified, or anyone who works professionally using therapeutic competencies. I aim to work creatively to assist you in celebrating your successes as a therapist and to develop the competencies you would like to enhance. I am approved to work with students by the Sherwood Institute of Psychotherapy.

I provide a confidential, non-judgemental (and perhaps, if appropriate, humorous!), ethically aware approach and appreciate how difficult it can be reaching out to ask for support.

I offer a free 20-minute call to discuss your goals and for you to gain a sense of who I am and if you feel we would work well together. The relationship between therapist and client is cited as the most important factor in change, more than the particular approach, so finding the right therapist is important.

I qualified as a therapist in 2020 having completed the MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy at the Sherwood Institute of Psychotherapy, accredited with the UKCP, my Diploma in Couples Counselling (2022) and the Diploma in Supervision (2024) also with the Sherwood Institute. I have worked in community rehabilitation, mental health and forensic psychological environments since 2002 and am also currently a counsellor and supervisor at Nottingham Talking Therapies with experience of working with addiction and neurodivergence.

I work from the Magnolia Therapy Centre on a Monday and Friday, telephone, online or face to face.

Roxanne Freeman : Accredited Psychotherapist, EMDR Therapist, Accredited and Certified Hypnotherapist, Life Coach, and Clinical Supervisor

I am Roxanne Freeman, a fully qualified and experienced Accredited Psychotherapist, EMDR Therapist, Accredited and Certified Hypnotherapist, Life Coach, and Clinical Supervisor.

I offer a bespoke, tailor-made service to clients, drawing from a range of different modalities depending on your presenting issues and what you aim to achieve from therapy.

My approach incorporates various techniques from Psychotherapy, EMDR, and Hypnotherapy to help you heal and start living a more fulfilling life. You are provided with a space to process trauma, address anxiety, or overcome negative behaviours that may be hindering your ability to live your best life. Whether you seek to enhance your already successful life with more self-belief and confidence or need support in dealing with specific challenges, I am here to assist.

Seeking support can be overwhelming and anxiety-provoking. I want to reassure you that you will be met with a friendly, warm, non-judgmental, and safe space.

With 20 years of experience as a therapist, I have helped thousands of individuals achieve their ultimate goals in various areas.

Dr Rita Lacerda – Clinical Psychologist Specialist in Neurodivergent and Perinatal Mental Health | HCPC Registered

I’m a Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of NHS experience, including in a specialist NHS service for neurodivergent adults and a perinatal mental health team. I now offer private therapy through SWAN Psychology, with a warm, collaborative, and deeply affirming approach.

My work is grounded in lived experience. I am a late-identified neurodivergent woman, a mother, and someone who knows what it’s like to live in a world not built for your brain. I specialise in supporting neurodivergent adults and parents through therapy that actually fits. Whether you’re navigating burnout, trauma, pregnancy or postnatal overwhelm, identity shifts, depression or anxiety, my approach adapts to you. I can also work with a coaching framework focused on growth.

I draw from a broad range of evidence-based models to create a bespoke blend for each person, including:

Compassion Focused Therapy
EMDR
Circle of Security Parenting
ACT, CBT, mindfulness, DBT, and psychodynamic thinking
Coaching

You don’t need to have a diagnosis to work with me, and while I specialise in neurodivergence and the perinatal period, I welcome clients from all walks of life looking for therapy that is human, respectful, and attuned.

Fees:

£150 per session for therapy
£200 per session for couples
£150 for clinical supervision sessions (individual)
Small group supervision or bespoke professional training available upon enquiry

Sessions are available at the Magnolia Therapy Centre or online.

Sara McMullen : Children and Young People’s Counsellor

Hello, I am Sara, a fully qualified children and young people’s counsellor and a registered member of the BACP, working with children and young people between the ages of 11-25 years old. I have worked with children and young people for over 20 years. I am an integrative counsellor and use the following modalities which I tailor to best suit the client I am working with: person-centred therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy and trauma therapy. I offer an emotionally safe and nurturing environment where you feel accepted and listened to without judgment. In the last four years I have worked in schools and in a social prescribing role and my counselling has provided children and young people develop a deeper understanding of themselves and has supported them in navigating and overcoming challenging experiences, thoughts, and feelings.

I offer a 30-minute free initial session, either face-to-face, online or over the phone. This is an opportunity for us to meet and for you to talk about what has brought you to counselling. There is no obligation at this point but a chance for you to then decide if you feel I am the right counsellor for you.

If you do decide that I am the right counsellor for you then in your first session we would contract together and complete an initial assessment to outline some background information and what you want to get from counselling. Please contact me for availability.

Tori Hodierne: Psychotherapeutic Counsellor

I am a UKCP accredited (2011184364) and BACP registered (416699) psychotherapeutic counsellor, offering both short-term and long-term weekly one-to-one counselling for adult clients.

I believe that the problems that bring people to counselling often originate in the ways we have had to adapt in our early relationships (particularly with our caregivers) as well as to a world that does not always recognise who we are or what we need to thrive. My approach to counselling is not about ‘fixing’ you but about creating a space and a relationship where you can start to understand and accept yourself more fully, as you are now. I do not follow a rigid procedure and will work flexibly and collaboratively with you to find the right way of helping you.

I am queer and autistic myself (my pronouns are they/them) and I have a particular interest in working with queer and neurodivergent clients, although I welcome clients from all walks of life.

My current fee for new clients is £70 per 50-minute session. I also offer a limited number of reduced-fee spaces at £50 per session.

To learn more about how I work, please visit my website (link below)

Laura Halliwell : Counsellor

As a person-centred counsellor I fully immerse myself in your world, and I commit to working with you, whatever struggles you face. I offer an open encounter where I help foster in you a greater sense of self-worth and agency. I practice a non-directive approach where I listen, helping you to hear your own needs and realise what changes you want to make. My work has supported those facing multiple struggles, notably: grief, depression, loneliness, infidelity, the processing of new diagnoses, anxiety, suicidal ideation, self-esteem struggles, relationship complexities, and control around alcohol, weight and compulsive behaviours.

I work anti-diagnostically, believing that these behaviours often make sense in the context of your life, but that together, the therapeutic relationship can help you develop an understanding about where these behaviours and thoughts originate, and how you might develop more helpful behaviours in the future.

Making time for yourself begins the process of self-care, and whatever tangled struggle you manage, I endeavour to be alongside you, no difficulty being too big or too small. Shame grows in the darkness, so together I will bring light and love, to help you move in the direction your authentic self seeks. I believe it is the relationship that heals.

I am typically available on a Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Julie Turner MBACP– Therapeutic Counsellor

Integrative 1:1 therapeutic counsellor supporting adults and children (age 11 years and above) incorporating The Person-Centred Approach, CBT and Mindfulness techniques.

Practice description

I am a fully qualified counsellor and you can be assured of being warmly welcomed into a safe and non-judgmental space to explore difficulties in a way that is right for you, I will place you at the centre of your therapeutic journey while being beside you at your own pace. Within this therapeutic space you can expect professionalism, care and understanding.

What I can support you with:

I have counselling experience of:

Bereavement, which includes the bereavement of beloved pets.

I have completing further bereavement training with the Foundation for Infant Loss – ‘Rainbow counsellor’. Enabling me to understand and support pregnancy and infant loss experiences, miscarriage and terminations of pregnancies.

Infertility challenges and IVF. Pregnancy related issues including extreme nausea and sickness -hyperemesis gravidarum.
I can support the impact of living with chronic-ill health conditions, pain and fatigue.
I also have extensive experience and understanding from 25 years of working with neurodiversity in both therapeutic and educational settings, this has led me to hold a deep empathy and understanding for the lived experience of neurodiverse individuals and their families.

Therapy doesn’t have to be restricted to the above issues, as I understand that any life challenge can impact many others areas in life such as relationships, self-confidence and emotional regulation.

Having trained with Breathworks as a mindfulness facilitator, I can offer therapeutic mindfulness sessions to support stress, anxiety, depression and chronic-ill health.

First session

Prior to your first session, we will have a brief conversation via the phone or email after which you can decide that what I offer is what you are looking for. If you feel that myself and my therapy are the right fit for you, we can book your first appointment session. At this point we will establish what you are looking to gain from therapy, gather information, and agree on how we can work together by tailoring therapy to meet your individual needs. I can offer therapy via video call, phone and face to face.

Feel welcome to also ask anything you need to know about your therapeutic journey.

Millicent Brisset: Behavioural Cognitive Psychotherapist Therapist (CBT)

I am a Behavioural Cognitive Psychotherapist Therapist (CBT) accredited with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). I have over 10 years of work experience in treating clients with numerous psychological complexities, working with individuals and couples.

For more than 30 years, I have worked in the NHS specialising in Mental Health and IAPT psychological therapy services. I stay updated on the latest evidence-based practices through ongoing training.

What is CBT?
Cognitive behavioural therapy is an active and solution-focused form of therapy. CBT is a psychological treatment of choice for depression, anxiety and a range of other emotional disorders. The basic principle of CBT is that our emotional reactions such as anxiety, sadness, anger and guilt are not only from situations in themselves but also from the perception we take of them.

In retrospect, our thoughts, feelings and behaviours primed up a vicious cycle which could maintain ongoing problems, therefore, makes it difficult for any changes to take place. CBT focus on trying to intercept this vicious cycle through exploring our beliefs, thoughts and behaviours by finding alternative ways to change them. Subsequently, empowering the client to move towards a more confident mind and to improve their daily lives.

As a dedicated CBT therapist, I am deeply invested in guiding individuals through their process of psychological growth to their path of well-being. I tailor evidenced-based strategies to address individual challenges, fostering resilience and positive change. In my approach, I blend empathy with skilful interventions, and commitment creating an open non-judgemental, and accepting atmosphere. Together we will address your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours working towards a sustainable positive change. I am here to support you in unlocking your potential for a more balanced fulfilling life.

Areas of Therapy I work with:

Depression
Anxiety management
Health Anxiety
General Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Social Anxiety
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Trauma related issues
Obsessive-Compulsive disorder (OCD)
Low Self Esteem
Stress related issues
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

Bereavement/ Grief
Anger management
Chronic Illness/Pain
Phobias
Panic Disorder
Low Self Confidence
Bulima Nervosa
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME
Post Natal Depression
Old People counselling

I Integrate a Range of Psychological Theories and Approaches, including:

Cognitive behavioural Therapy (CBT
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT)
Exposure response Prevention (EPR)
Prolong Exposure Therapy

A free 15-minute consultation is available on enquiry to help you determine whether the therapy and therapist are right for you.

Helen Catling: Way Through the Woods

I’m an Integrative counsellor and psychotherapist working from a person-centred perspective, with adults and young people over 16.

Whatever your concerns, I offer you empathy, warmth and a safe space to express yourself freely without judgment. I believe that you, the client, are unique and your emotions, concerns and goals are the priority. You are the expert in deciding what you need, I am here to guide you, helping you to feel safe enough to explore.

I can offer a short course of focussed counselling or longer-term therapy, depending on your wishes.

People come to therapy at different stages of readiness. Some arrive knowing exactly what they want to change. Others come because someone else has noticed they’re struggling, or because something inside just doesn’t feel right. Wherever you are, that’s where we start.

Style of counselling

As an Integrative counsellor, I blend different approaches to counselling tailored to each person’s needs and choices. I work with Attachment theory, exploring how our early childhood relationships affect our relationships as adults. I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help clients change unhelpful patterns. I sometimes incorporate mindfulness for mental clarity and relaxation.

My journey

Before becoming a counsellor, I worked in the legal profession with clients who were experiencing relationship breakdown. This gave me an understanding of the difficult experiences many people suffer, brought about by separation and divorce. Trauma, loneliness, grief, parenting conflicts, loss of identity, to name just a few.

I have also been a foster parent. Fostering gave me an insight into the many issues faced by young people in care, and also some of the challenges in meeting their needs as a therapeutic carer .

My life experiences made me increasingly passionate about mental health, leading me to study for an MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy.

I chose the name ‘Way Through the Woods’ because it describes my vision of counselling. You choose the direction, and I walk beside you – not leading from the front or pushing from behind. My person-centred approach means I trust that you have your own inner sense of the right path.

I see change as a process – not something you force, but something that unfolds naturally when you feel safe, supported and understood

Qualifications / training

I have been counselling since 2023 working in a mixture of charity and private placements.

I trained at the University of Derby obtaining a Postgraduate Diploma in 2024 and MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy in 2025

I am fully insured with enhanced DBS certificate.

I am a member of the BACP.

Contact and fees

When you’ve decided to seek help, finding the right counsellor can be daunting. I offer a free initial phone call, without any expectation to commit, so you can decide if my counselling is a good fit for you. I am flexible about how we work together- in person, online or by phone. I work from two venues, one near Mansfield and one in Nottingham.

Andrea Daykin, C.Psychol, AFBPsS – PSYCHOLOGY & CAT PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICE

A little about me:

Hello, my name is Andrea. I am a BPS Chartered and HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist, UKCP Registered Psychotherapist in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) and ACAT Accredited Supervisor in CAT. I have 20 years’ experience working in a range of settings within the NHS which has given me a wealth of experience of helping adults with a range of issues including anger, low mood, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. Alongside my NHS work I ran a small private practice for 6 years where I have seen people for a range of issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, work related stress, grief and loss. Since 2020 I have been working full time in private practice.

What is CAT and can it help you?

CAT is a therapy where your therapist works with you rather than ‘telling’ you. We decide together how many sessions you are likely to need to reach your goals. It is a relational approach which means we work together to develop a shared understanding of your difficulties and what you would like to change. We explore the way you think, feel and act and how your experiences earlier in life underlie these. Having a diagnosis is not important to access CAT, so you don’t have to consider yourself to have a mental health problem for CAT to help you make changes to your life.

Common issues that people wish to work on include:

feeling like your friendships or relationships are one sided and that you are always there to support others;
constantly striving to be the best you can be and then feeling disappointed or like you have failed in some way;
going along with what others want and feeling like your own needs are not important;
feeling angry, anxious or low in mood and not sure where these feelings come from.

I have received training in other therapeutic approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), which I can incorporate into your therapy. This helps to ensure the work we are doing together is tailored to your specific needs and helps you to achieve your goals.

How long is a CAT therapy?

Therapy is typically 16 sessions, but longer or shorter therapies can be offered depending on your needs and circumstances. I work at the Centre on Wednesdays.

I am also able to offer the following to healthcare professionals:

Personal therapy for CAT practitioner & psychotherapy trainees
Personal therapy for trainee and qualified psychologists (clinical, forensic, counselling)
Personal CAT reformulations
Clinical supervision
CAT supervision
Training and consultation to other professionals or services
Psychological formulation

Emily Reeve : Humanistic and Integrative Therapist

I am a humanistic and integrative therapist, I work in Nottingham and Leicester. I completed my BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy at the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute in Nottingham. I am also a member of the British Associate of Counselling and Psychotherapy which provides me with an ethical framework for my practise.

I offer Counselling and Psychotherapy to individuals who are suffering from many different areas of difficulty. Counselling can help with a variety of issues which include:

Abuse
Anger
Anxiety
Childhood difficulties
Depression
Eating disorders
Family problems
Grief
Self esteem
Self harm
Stress
Trauma

This list is not an exhaustive one just an illustration of some examples.

My work is underpinned by a set of beliefs that I hold. I believe all human beings have intrinsic worth and we all have the capacity and potential for growth and change. We are relationship seeking beings and I believe the therapeutic relationship should be unique to any other. It is at the heart of the Counselling process and is the vehicle of change. I work in a holistic manner as this is simply how we exist in the world, I believe in treating the individual as a whole.

I will provide a warm, empathetic, non judgement environment. As my work is underpinned by the belief that we are all unique and you are the expert on yourself together we will work collaboratively to tailor your therapy to benefit you most. I will provide a safe confidential space in a discreet location.

If you have any further queries and would like to get in touch please contact me.

Catherine Groombridge : Psychotherapist

We all experience times in our lives when we need a safe place to ground ourselves, learn new ways of coping and navigate the path ahead. In order for life to evolve and unfold in a way that we can reach our potential, we sometimes need to be supported and taught techniques to cope and be empowered.

I have been supporting people as a Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist for 13 years and still love meeting and helping each person to achieve their goals.
I am a fully qualified therapist in Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy, Emotional Freedom Therapy (EFT) and Mindfulness. I can work with you to make positive changes in a safe, non-judgemental environment and empower you with techniques that you can continue to use throughout your life.

I have experience working with all age groups, particularly young people.
I have successfully helped people with a whole range of trauma and phobias. There are techniques which in some cases can eliminate a phobia which has been preventing the person from living a life free from fear, within a few sessions.
If you are someone who has experienced trauma which causes you pain and discomfort, I can help you to release this safely in order for you to rebuild your life into one that you want and deserve to live.
We will take things steadily and plan a way forward, together.

Marc Goodall Counselling

Hi there, and thanks for taking a look at my profile.

What’s going on for you at this moment in time?

Probably a more searching question would be, what are you struggling with presently?

What issues have been getting you down, or stressing you out? Are you unable to cope, feeling confused, isolated or in despair? Perhaps you just know something isn’t quite right, but you’re not sure exactly what.

I can help you navigate such challenges, by providing you with space, safety and connection to help you explore what’s going on for you. Together we can find a way for you to move forwards. To find freedom from whatever holds you back or gets in your way.

I am an Integrative Person-Centred Counsellor who has interest in creative and energy-based therapies. Along with talking therapies, I also offer other interventions such as Emotional freedom techniques (EFT), Sand Tray therapy, art and poetry, NLP, Matrix Re-imprinting, even Walk and Talk Therapy.

Being Integrative means I draw from main psychotherapeutic practices, but with that I combine these other perspectives too. This makes me very adaptable and flexible in my approach. I am always collaborative and intuitive in my style, but at the heart of my practice I provide a real connection. I believe you, as the client, hold the answers and awarenesses you need, and that with the right therapeutic relationship you can discover the change and clarity you seek.

Please email me with any questions, or I offer a free phone conversation if you’re wanting to know more and you’re just curious to see if we could work together.

I have been working for ten years as a therapist, working in many different settings, with many different types of clients, including LGBTQAI+ and neurodivergent individuals. I have recently been supporting HE students in the midlands area.

I gained a master’s in counselling from the university of Manchester, and I am a registered member of the BACP, EFT International, and a member of the Creative Counsellors organisation. I have a particular interest in identity, and spiritual development.

Below are some of the issues I can help with. It’s not an exhaustive list, so call me if there’s something not covered here, and we can talk through what you need and how I can help you.

Anxiety and Panic Attacks.
Stress/ Work-related stress and Overwhelm.
Relationship difficulties.
Grief and bereavement.
Academic challenges/life at university.
Anger management.
Self-esteem/self-confidence issues

Self-harm.
Suicidal Ideation.
Faith and Spiritual related issues.
Abandonment
Chronic pain and ill health.
Trauma
Phobias

Opal Tatton, BSc (Hons), MBACP, Counsellor and Psychotherapist

About me

Hello, my name is Opal. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to consider counselling/psychotherapy with me.

I understand that right now you may be experiencing a range of conflicting thoughts, feelings and emotions. The beginning of this process can certainly feel daunting, or may not, especially in current times but you reading this is a huge step in itself!

What I offer and my approach

I am a qualified and experienced, British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) registered, Humanistic and Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist offering a safe, warm and confidential space to work together through life’s difficulties from a holistic stance – valuing you as a whole person. This could be to explore anxiety, depression, abuse, low self-esteem, relationship and family issues or something else. Please do contact me to explore something else if needed. We would work together in a collaborative way, at your own pace with regular reviews to see how things are going for you. I hope to initiate positive change and more rewarding ways of living, through putting you the client, at the centre of the therapy, establishing and maintaining a healthy therapeutic relationship between us (working relationally/interpersonally) and allowing you the autonomy and choice to find your own solutions in life, whilst supporting you through this.

My viewpoint is that we all have the power to make changes, but sometimes need to explore elements of the past, present and future and need support to achieve this.

I may also integrate elements of other counselling modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) working towards changing thought processes and behaviours, and Mindfulness Based Therapy using meditation or visualisation/imagery for example, which will be tailored to you as an individual, as therapy is not a one size fits all approach.

If suited to you and our work together, I may also offer “psycho education” to really find meaning and understand what is going on for you from a psychological point of view. This can be powerful in honouring and normalising your experiences and understanding your “true self”.

You may be struggling through the day, feeling stuck and alone with this. I promise to really hear you and offer an empathic, non-judgemental approach, whilst gently challenging to initiate change and personal growth. You may feel that you have never really been “heard” or haven’t in a very long time.

Availability and fees

I offer face to face sessions in one of the lovely rooms here at The Magnolia Therapy Centre and both short term and long term therapy, best suited to your individual needs and before making a start we can explore this.

With my current availability, I am able to offer in person sessions on weeknight evenings (Tues – Thurs) around 6pm, and some Saturdays. We can keep when we meet flexible in line with our needs and other commitments.

Session fees are £50 for one hour.

Please feel free to contact me, if you would like to explore any of this further.

The Beginning

Initially, I offer a free of charge, introductory 20 minute telephone or video call (the choice is yours). This is to answer any questions or address any concerns you may have, explore your wants and needs from therapy, and anything else you would like to explore within this timeframe.

I understand this is a big step and there is no pressure to commit to further sessions. It is about you as an individual, addressing the above and seeing how we fit to begin with. We can then work together during initial sessions, to assess if I am the best fit and right Counsellor/Psychotherapist to support you.

Please feel free to contact me by email or via phone – call/text (I may be unable to answer, but please do leave an answerphone message, and I will get back to all enquires as soon as possible).

“We don’t have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to” – Brene Brown

Pharos Counselling Services

Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if you’ve never spoken to a counsellor before. At Pharos, we aim to make the process as comfortable as possible, offering a warm, welcoming space where you can talk openly at your own pace.

Whatever you’re facing, you’ll find a space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported.

We work with a wide range of difficulties, including:

Abuse
Addiction
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Low self-esteem
OCD
Relationship issues
Self-harm
Stress
Trauma

Our Team

We have both qualified counsellors and a team of student counsellors. All of our student counsellors work under professional supervision and are training towards professional qualifications.

What We Offer
⭐ In-person or online sessions
⭐ Prices from £30
⭐ Free initial consultation

To find out more or arrange a free consultation:

Dr. Mark Hudson, BSc (Hons), PG Cert, MRes, DClinPsy, AFBPsS, CPsychol

Hello, I’m a clinical psychologist and specialise in supporting families where a child or young adult has developmental differences. I offer family-focused support which involves understanding your needs as parents, recognising the parenting journey you have been on, and considering your child’s particular developmental strengths and needs. The therapeutic support I offer is tailored to each family, and may involve sessions with parents or children themselves, parent-child sessions, or the whole family together. I take a relational and developmental approach to therapy, which is informed by systemic family therapy, mentalisation-based treatment, Theraplay®, and cognitive-behavioural approaches. I am also interested in engaging neurodivergent children using digital play therapy, utilising mediums such as Minecraft.

I work with children and young people aged between 6-25 years, who may be experiencing a range of emotional, behavioural, or developmental difficulties, including:

Feeling sad, fearful, or angry
Having difficulties in relationships with peers or family members
Behaving in ways that are challenging to others
Finding it difficult to engage in education
Differences in social communication and interaction, attention, or learning (which may be diagnosed in terms of Autism, ADHD, or Learning Disability).

If your child’s needs are unclear, but you feel as though they are struggling in areas such as those outlined above, then a psychological assessment could be useful. I offer comprehensive assessments which lead to a formulation of the difficulties, and where appropriate, a diagnosis of a mental health or neurodevelopmental condition.

I have worked as a Chartered Clinical Psychologist for over 10 years, across the NHS, third sector, higher education, and independent practice. I am an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and an HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist. My experience has spanned work for NHS inpatient and community CAMHS teams, a special school for autistic children, and autism diagnostic clinics. I am also an Assistant Professor on a Clinical Psychology doctoral training programme.

Contact information and fees:

The most important part of beginning to work together is establishing a safe, trusting relationship where you can feel assured that I have your family’s best interests in mind. I begin getting to know families with a short telephone call where you can talk about your hopes for the work, current challenges, and past experiences of support. After this, I offer a more in-depth assessment lasting 90 minutes. This is an opportunity to discuss your child’s needs and to consider what type of support would be most beneficial. I charge £120 per hour for therapeutic work.

It is best to contact me by email in the first instance: mark@hudsonclinicalpsychology.co.uk. Further details about my work can be found on my website: www.hudsonclinicalpsychology.co.uk