Chronic Illness Counselling in Andover
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. Firstly People need to feel valued, people need to feel accepted and they certainly need to feel heard. Based in central Andover, I specialise in anxiety, trauma, neurodiversity, bereavement, intrusive thoughts and work very well with people from the LGBTQ+ community. I offer a non-judgemental approach using Gestalt and Humanistic theory. What this means is that we work creatively with what is happening for you right now. Creative work can unlock things from the past in a safe contained way. Online counselling is now available.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. Firstly People need to feel valued, people need to feel accepted and they certainly need to feel heard. Based in central Andover, I specialise in anxiety, trauma, neurodiversity, bereavement, intrusive thoughts and work very well with people from the LGBTQ+ community. I offer a non-judgemental approach using Gestalt and Humanistic theory. What this means is that we work creatively with what is happening for you right now. Creative work can unlock things from the past in a safe contained way. Online counselling is now available.
Sarah-Jane Butler
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Andover SP11 (Online Only)
Hello, I’m Dr. Sarah Butler, a UK-based Counselling Psychologist offering online and in-person therapy focusing on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can find relief, understanding, and the tools for meaningful change. If you’re navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, or phobia or seeking an adult ADHD assessment, I’m here to help. With over 10 years of experience, including extensive work in the NHS, I bring a deep knowledge of therapeutic approaches and tailor treatment to your specific needs. We’ll explore your feelings, identify the roots of your struggles, and develop practical strategies to make positive changes.
Hello, I’m Dr. Sarah Butler, a UK-based Counselling Psychologist offering online and in-person therapy focusing on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can find relief, understanding, and the tools for meaningful change. If you’re navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, or phobia or seeking an adult ADHD assessment, I’m here to help. With over 10 years of experience, including extensive work in the NHS, I bring a deep knowledge of therapeutic approaches and tailor treatment to your specific needs. We’ll explore your feelings, identify the roots of your struggles, and develop practical strategies to make positive changes.
At Evolve Practice we compassionately deliver effective evidenced based psychological therapies to treat a range of disorders. Our highly experienced therapists will work collaboratively with you to understand your difficulties, creating a treatment plan that meets your specific needs.
At Evolve Practice we compassionately deliver effective evidenced based psychological therapies to treat a range of disorders. Our highly experienced therapists will work collaboratively with you to understand your difficulties, creating a treatment plan that meets your specific needs.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life or are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or loss? Counselling can offer a helpful space to talk through your feelings and start to make sense of things. I will work with you and your goals to help you start to let some light back in through the cracks.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life or are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or loss? Counselling can offer a helpful space to talk through your feelings and start to make sense of things. I will work with you and your goals to help you start to let some light back in through the cracks.
I work with what each client brings in a unique and individual way focusing on the therapeutic relationship as the vehicle for change. Being curious about human behaviour has resulted in my career in psychology. I have particular interest and expertise in helping individuals deal with change, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and body image challenges. I also offer clinical supervision to qualified and in training psychological therapists.
I work with what each client brings in a unique and individual way focusing on the therapeutic relationship as the vehicle for change. Being curious about human behaviour has resulted in my career in psychology. I have particular interest and expertise in helping individuals deal with change, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and body image challenges. I also offer clinical supervision to qualified and in training psychological therapists.
We all meet challenges, issues and pinch points in our lives and I am no exception. Whether it be making important decisions, dealing with loss, coping with challenging experiences/trauma, low confidence/self esteem it can be difficult to navigate our way through to lead our lives the way we want. You may be considering or are ready to make a change. Change could mean; reducing stress, coping with life in healthier ways, building confidence/self esteem, coming to terms with change/loss or just about anything that helps you move in your desired direction. Talking therapy can help!
We all meet challenges, issues and pinch points in our lives and I am no exception. Whether it be making important decisions, dealing with loss, coping with challenging experiences/trauma, low confidence/self esteem it can be difficult to navigate our way through to lead our lives the way we want. You may be considering or are ready to make a change. Change could mean; reducing stress, coping with life in healthier ways, building confidence/self esteem, coming to terms with change/loss or just about anything that helps you move in your desired direction. Talking therapy can help!
I am an experienced BACP accredited counsellor working in central Winchester offering Face to Face counselling, EMDR, and Pre-Trail Therapy. I also work with Insurance Companies such as BUPA, Vitality, Aviva and AXA. I specialise in Mental Health, Addictions, Trauma, Ptsd ACEs and those with a diagnoises of epilepsy. My approach underpinned by Gestalt therapy which can be integrated with a solution focus approach. This approach also gives us the opportunity to work creatively. Our Historic life difficulties and the presenting current climate has seen many people struggle with their mental health and turn to unhealthy and destructive
I am an experienced BACP accredited counsellor working in central Winchester offering Face to Face counselling, EMDR, and Pre-Trail Therapy. I also work with Insurance Companies such as BUPA, Vitality, Aviva and AXA. I specialise in Mental Health, Addictions, Trauma, Ptsd ACEs and those with a diagnoises of epilepsy. My approach underpinned by Gestalt therapy which can be integrated with a solution focus approach. This approach also gives us the opportunity to work creatively. Our Historic life difficulties and the presenting current climate has seen many people struggle with their mental health and turn to unhealthy and destructive
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Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety, low self-esteem, self-doubt or depression? Do you need some support and strategies to help deal with these overwhelming feelings? If you are struggling with any of these issues or others such as, addiction, loss, feeling that you are different or just want help figuring out where life is going for you then I may well be able to help. I provide a safe, non-judgemental environment for you to explore these issues and look at tools and ways you can adapt and have choices for change.
Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety, low self-esteem, self-doubt or depression? Do you need some support and strategies to help deal with these overwhelming feelings? If you are struggling with any of these issues or others such as, addiction, loss, feeling that you are different or just want help figuring out where life is going for you then I may well be able to help. I provide a safe, non-judgemental environment for you to explore these issues and look at tools and ways you can adapt and have choices for change.
Play therapy is a developmentally appropriate therapeutic approach for children that harnesses their natural method of communication—play. It allows children to navigate challenging experiences in a safe and supportive environment. Play Therapy not only helps children to recover from difficult life experiences, but in doing so, also helps children to be more receptive to learning and therefore enables their educational needs to be better met.
Play therapy is a developmentally appropriate therapeutic approach for children that harnesses their natural method of communication—play. It allows children to navigate challenging experiences in a safe and supportive environment. Play Therapy not only helps children to recover from difficult life experiences, but in doing so, also helps children to be more receptive to learning and therefore enables their educational needs to be better met.
Do you need help with your well-being? Are you struggling with anxiety, a bereavement, PTSD, sadness, anger or having relationship difficulties? We have within us an innate capacity for personal growth and transformation. Sometimes though, life gets too much for us; we feel overwhelmed by our emotions and we can’t think straight. That’s where counselling can help. Counselling can help us make sense of it all: see things more clearly, and become more at ease with the way we feel. We can learn to accept the things we are unable to change and recognise what we are able to change.
Do you need help with your well-being? Are you struggling with anxiety, a bereavement, PTSD, sadness, anger or having relationship difficulties? We have within us an innate capacity for personal growth and transformation. Sometimes though, life gets too much for us; we feel overwhelmed by our emotions and we can’t think straight. That’s where counselling can help. Counselling can help us make sense of it all: see things more clearly, and become more at ease with the way we feel. We can learn to accept the things we are unable to change and recognise what we are able to change.
I help adults who are stuck move forward to live rich, full and meaningful lives. I primarily specialise in helping people who struggle with anxiety, depression or chronic health problems and/or disabilities. My collaborative approach focuses on your needs using a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Positive Psychology. This enables our work to address things that are difficult and painful, provide practical coping skills and help you tap into and pursue the things that make life joyful and meaningful for you. My key values are compassion, wisdom and authenticity. Talk to me to see if I can help you.
I help adults who are stuck move forward to live rich, full and meaningful lives. I primarily specialise in helping people who struggle with anxiety, depression or chronic health problems and/or disabilities. My collaborative approach focuses on your needs using a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Positive Psychology. This enables our work to address things that are difficult and painful, provide practical coping skills and help you tap into and pursue the things that make life joyful and meaningful for you. My key values are compassion, wisdom and authenticity. Talk to me to see if I can help you.
Are you at a point where you need time and space to process life’s challenges, away from the day to day difficulties and without feeling as though you are putting your problems onto those close to you? You may be feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, or weighed down with grief, struggling with your emotions and wondering how to get through it all. Or do you feel as though you’re not quite yourself but can’t put a finger on why? I will listen to you, hear you and help you gain clarity to begin moving forward from this point.
Are you at a point where you need time and space to process life’s challenges, away from the day to day difficulties and without feeling as though you are putting your problems onto those close to you? You may be feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, or weighed down with grief, struggling with your emotions and wondering how to get through it all. Or do you feel as though you’re not quite yourself but can’t put a finger on why? I will listen to you, hear you and help you gain clarity to begin moving forward from this point.
www.georginaparke.org Exploring relational attachments to ancestral entanglements, familial conflict, estrangement, enmeshment patterns & creative stagnation which often cause depression, anxiety, poor coping strategies, low self esteem and self-defeating decisions through dialogue, radical inclusion & art-making to create a healthy soul-container for healing, truth telling and joy.
www.georginaparke.org Exploring relational attachments to ancestral entanglements, familial conflict, estrangement, enmeshment patterns & creative stagnation which often cause depression, anxiety, poor coping strategies, low self esteem and self-defeating decisions through dialogue, radical inclusion & art-making to create a healthy soul-container for healing, truth telling and joy.
Thrive Counselling, Psychotherapy & Supervision
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Southampton SO20
Hello, I'm Lucy, a fully qualified person-centred counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor based in Twyford, near Winchester. I am a registered, accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Accred), offering professional, experienced, warm and non-judgemental counselling and psychotherapy for clients to explore issues safely and freely. Person-centred therapy is a refreshing therapeutic method; "walking" with you, employing empathic understanding and non-judgemental warmth and acceptance, respecting and trusting your inner resources to support you on your journey.
Hello, I'm Lucy, a fully qualified person-centred counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor based in Twyford, near Winchester. I am a registered, accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Accred), offering professional, experienced, warm and non-judgemental counselling and psychotherapy for clients to explore issues safely and freely. Person-centred therapy is a refreshing therapeutic method; "walking" with you, employing empathic understanding and non-judgemental warmth and acceptance, respecting and trusting your inner resources to support you on your journey.
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I also have years of experience working with parents of children who have chronic illness, life threatening conditions and bereavement.
Not sure what you’re looking for? This is a great place to start, to look after you and invest in yourself . We will all experience stress and can feel anxious at times but sometimes specific issues are causing huge amounts of stress and anxiety. If any of this feels familiar to you and you need someone to talk to please do contact me and let's face those challenges together. Starting counselling can feel very daunting but you have made the first step.
I also have years of experience working with parents of children who have chronic illness, life threatening conditions and bereavement.
Not sure what you’re looking for? This is a great place to start, to look after you and invest in yourself . We will all experience stress and can feel anxious at times but sometimes specific issues are causing huge amounts of stress and anxiety. If any of this feels familiar to you and you need someone to talk to please do contact me and let's face those challenges together. Starting counselling can feel very daunting but you have made the first step.
I have specific expertise working with clients, living with chronic and/or terminal illness, or caring for someone with chronic illness and bereaved clients.
Hello and welcome. If you are reading this then you may be about to take a step to reach for support with something you are struggling with or perhaps feeling overwhelmed by. Maybe there is no specific issue, but you are feeling unhappy or dissatisfied with your life. Perhaps you want to focus on your personal growth and development. Whatever the reason, I understand that making the decision to see a counsellor is a big step to take. I offer a warm, holding and supportive space where all feelings, thoughts and experiences are welcome.
I have specific expertise working with clients, living with chronic and/or terminal illness, or caring for someone with chronic illness and bereaved clients.
Hello and welcome. If you are reading this then you may be about to take a step to reach for support with something you are struggling with or perhaps feeling overwhelmed by. Maybe there is no specific issue, but you are feeling unhappy or dissatisfied with your life. Perhaps you want to focus on your personal growth and development. Whatever the reason, I understand that making the decision to see a counsellor is a big step to take. I offer a warm, holding and supportive space where all feelings, thoughts and experiences are welcome.
I have practised at multiple psychotherapy services, including charities, private sector and NHS primary and secondary care, focusing on issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, abuse, chronic illness, relationships and bereavement.
Contact me if you want to let go of dysfunctional relationship patterns, irrational beliefs and self-sabotaging behaviours, and want to replace them with a more positive, conscious and proactive mode of being that leads to greater happiness, wellness and success. I am an experienced Counselling Psychologist who offers therapy from my practice in North Chelmsford. I provide a supportive and constructive space for you to explore difficulties and challenges you may be experiencing.
I have practised at multiple psychotherapy services, including charities, private sector and NHS primary and secondary care, focusing on issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, abuse, chronic illness, relationships and bereavement.
Contact me if you want to let go of dysfunctional relationship patterns, irrational beliefs and self-sabotaging behaviours, and want to replace them with a more positive, conscious and proactive mode of being that leads to greater happiness, wellness and success. I am an experienced Counselling Psychologist who offers therapy from my practice in North Chelmsford. I provide a supportive and constructive space for you to explore difficulties and challenges you may be experiencing.
Sarah Maynard
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Crowborough TN6 (Online Only)
I work with a range of problems including depression, anxiety, trauma, body image problems, visual difference, chronic illness, chronic pain, stress, burnout and life stage problems.
What would life look like if you were flourishing? Sometimes problems can feel overwhelming to the extent that we can’t imagine life without them. Starting therapy can feel both daunting and hopeful, and finding a therapist and approach that you feel comfortable with is key. As a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience helping people in distress, I work both in the NHS and privately, using a Holistic approach to care for the whole-being; mind and body to rebalance and heal.
I work with a range of problems including depression, anxiety, trauma, body image problems, visual difference, chronic illness, chronic pain, stress, burnout and life stage problems.
What would life look like if you were flourishing? Sometimes problems can feel overwhelming to the extent that we can’t imagine life without them. Starting therapy can feel both daunting and hopeful, and finding a therapist and approach that you feel comfortable with is key. As a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience helping people in distress, I work both in the NHS and privately, using a Holistic approach to care for the whole-being; mind and body to rebalance and heal.
I'm an accredited therapist with the BACP who provides psychodynamic psychotherapy, EMDR & CBT. I work with adults, teens and older age and have particular focus in anxiety/depression, OCD/intrusive thoughts, chronic illness/disability and LGBT+ issues. But maybe you’re experiencing a crisis, loss or bereavement that has come to dominate your life? Whatever the challenge is to your sense of safety, happiness and peace, I provide a containing and open space for you to explore yourself without judgment and to begin to meet the challenges in your life.
I'm an accredited therapist with the BACP who provides psychodynamic psychotherapy, EMDR & CBT. I work with adults, teens and older age and have particular focus in anxiety/depression, OCD/intrusive thoughts, chronic illness/disability and LGBT+ issues. But maybe you’re experiencing a crisis, loss or bereavement that has come to dominate your life? Whatever the challenge is to your sense of safety, happiness and peace, I provide a containing and open space for you to explore yourself without judgment and to begin to meet the challenges in your life.
Dr. Sue Egan - Psychologist/EMDR Therapist
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hereford HR1 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialise in healing trauma including PTSD, complex trauma, sexual and domestic abuse, traumatic grief, suicide grief and chronic illness.
There is hope, even when you have experienced significant life trauma. Although it might not be possible to forget life's challenges completely, it is possible to manage them so you can live life again with the volume turned down on the past. My role is to facilitate a safe, supportive space where you can begin to heal from life's traumas and remember who you are. I value doing all I can to offer you an integrated approach assessing your past, present and future using counselling and psychological theories. As the client, the time we have will be entirely yours, as I assist and guide you to uncover the way forward.
I specialise in healing trauma including PTSD, complex trauma, sexual and domestic abuse, traumatic grief, suicide grief and chronic illness.
There is hope, even when you have experienced significant life trauma. Although it might not be possible to forget life's challenges completely, it is possible to manage them so you can live life again with the volume turned down on the past. My role is to facilitate a safe, supportive space where you can begin to heal from life's traumas and remember who you are. I value doing all I can to offer you an integrated approach assessing your past, present and future using counselling and psychological theories. As the client, the time we have will be entirely yours, as I assist and guide you to uncover the way forward.
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Chronic Illness Counsellors
How does therapy for chronic illness work?
Many people living with a chronic illness may feel they cannot speak honestly about their experience out of embarrassment or fear of being a burden, or because those close to them do not understand, for example, that they may “look good” even if they do not feel good. Therapy sessions are an opportunity to speak openly with someone who knows their symptoms are not in their head and who can offer practical, proven suggestions for managing feelings of grief, shame, or fatigue, such as techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts about symptoms and develop new ways to respond to them, such as distraction or calming breathing practices.
Can therapy help with physical symptoms of chronic illness?
Yes, especially if an individual with chronic illness has developed depression. People with depression are less likely to maintain their health treatment regimens or to take positive steps to manage physical symptoms when they arise, thereby potentially complicating their medical prognosis. Treatment of depression, through talk therapy, medication, or both, will often improve one’s physical state as it eases the emotional burden of illness.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic illness?
No one living with a chronic illness, or their loved ones, should see depression as an unavoidable result of their condition. Instead, they should actively seek treatment. Research shows that people with depression are less likely to devote the required time and effort to maintaining or monitoring their health, and so therapy to limit the risk of depression can be vital for physical health as well. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction have been found to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety.
How long does therapy for chronic illness take?
There is no set timeline for therapy for people living with chronic illnesses, but many will see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 weekly sessions. Some people feel that they experience progress faster than others but even some who quickly feel improvement may continue with sessions for months or years. Some people may benefit from maintenance therapy if their symptoms change or they experience a decline in physical health. Others find that the skills learned in short-term therapy can be used on an ongoing basis, even after therapy has concluded.