Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counselling in Barnet
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Sam draws upon multiple therapeutic approaches, including CBT, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Radically Open Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, and Systemic Family Therapy.
Dr Sam Bottrill spent almost a decade working at the world renowned Maudsley Hospital Child & Adolescent Eating Disorder Service supporting teenagers and their families through recovery from Anorexia and Bulimia. Sam has worked privately with clients since 2012, working with adolescents, adults and families with a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, stress, depression, eating disorders, and trauma. Sam also specialises in couples therapy.
Sam draws upon multiple therapeutic approaches, including CBT, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Radically Open Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, and Systemic Family Therapy.
Dr Sam Bottrill spent almost a decade working at the world renowned Maudsley Hospital Child & Adolescent Eating Disorder Service supporting teenagers and their families through recovery from Anorexia and Bulimia. Sam has worked privately with clients since 2012, working with adolescents, adults and families with a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, stress, depression, eating disorders, and trauma. Sam also specialises in couples therapy.
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Welcome, my name is Zak and I am an integrative psychotherapist, counsellor and mindfulness practitioner, I am also the founder of Cultivating Therapeutic Counselling, a growing private practice in North London & Cheshunt. I work with individuals and couples, offering you a warm, confidential and non-judgemental environment, helping you to explore your thoughts, emotions and behaviours in a space where you can feel safe and listened to. I will work beside you and help you to gain an insight and understanding into the struggles and difficulties you may be facing in your life, as I know directly what it feels like to feel overwhelmed.
Welcome, my name is Zak and I am an integrative psychotherapist, counsellor and mindfulness practitioner, I am also the founder of Cultivating Therapeutic Counselling, a growing private practice in North London & Cheshunt. I work with individuals and couples, offering you a warm, confidential and non-judgemental environment, helping you to explore your thoughts, emotions and behaviours in a space where you can feel safe and listened to. I will work beside you and help you to gain an insight and understanding into the struggles and difficulties you may be facing in your life, as I know directly what it feels like to feel overwhelmed.
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I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist registered with British Psychological Society(BPS). I am also an associate fellow of the British Psychological Society (AFBPsS) I offer therapy to individuals and couples in Central and west london. Being a counselling psychologist means that I have worked with people experiencing a broad variety of difficulties and dissatisfactions in their daily lives to enhance their emotional well-being. I am professionally trained in providing short term counselling, including CBT, and long term psychotherapy. My practice is based in SW11 near chelsea, pimlico, victoria, vauxhall.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist registered with British Psychological Society(BPS). I am also an associate fellow of the British Psychological Society (AFBPsS) I offer therapy to individuals and couples in Central and west london. Being a counselling psychologist means that I have worked with people experiencing a broad variety of difficulties and dissatisfactions in their daily lives to enhance their emotional well-being. I am professionally trained in providing short term counselling, including CBT, and long term psychotherapy. My practice is based in SW11 near chelsea, pimlico, victoria, vauxhall.
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Hi, I’m Jyoti, a warm, caring and highly skilled Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience. I have specialised in working with children, young people, parents and families in the NHS and charity sector across community, outpatient and inpatient settings. I am passionate about helping individuals manage their wellbeing. My aim is to empower you to build on your strengths and skills and to thrive and strive for the best in each other achieving your potential as individuals and as a family unit. I am experienced in working with difficulties such as low mood, anxiety, low self esteem, trauma, eating and sleep problems.
Hi, I’m Jyoti, a warm, caring and highly skilled Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience. I have specialised in working with children, young people, parents and families in the NHS and charity sector across community, outpatient and inpatient settings. I am passionate about helping individuals manage their wellbeing. My aim is to empower you to build on your strengths and skills and to thrive and strive for the best in each other achieving your potential as individuals and as a family unit. I am experienced in working with difficulties such as low mood, anxiety, low self esteem, trauma, eating and sleep problems.
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I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the HCPC. I have over 12 years experience working across a variety of NHS and private care settings. I specialise in helping people manage low mood, anxiety, relationship difficulties, intrusive thoughts, school difficulties and trauma. I work with children, families and adults. I have also worked for larger organisations to support the delivery of wellbeing initiatives in the finance sector. I focus on helping people develop skills to manage their emotions.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the HCPC. I have over 12 years experience working across a variety of NHS and private care settings. I specialise in helping people manage low mood, anxiety, relationship difficulties, intrusive thoughts, school difficulties and trauma. I work with children, families and adults. I have also worked for larger organisations to support the delivery of wellbeing initiatives in the finance sector. I focus on helping people develop skills to manage their emotions.
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I am a relatable therapist with a wealth of experience in addressing various psychological concerns. My practice is open to individuals, couples, and families seeking support for relationship dynamics, parenting challenges, and various personal struggles. I specialize in assisting clients with relational problems, anxiety, depression, anger management, grief, identity and immigration issues, and life cycle transitions such as pre-marriage and marriage counselling, parenting, menopause, and retirement.
I am a relatable therapist with a wealth of experience in addressing various psychological concerns. My practice is open to individuals, couples, and families seeking support for relationship dynamics, parenting challenges, and various personal struggles. I specialize in assisting clients with relational problems, anxiety, depression, anger management, grief, identity and immigration issues, and life cycle transitions such as pre-marriage and marriage counselling, parenting, menopause, and retirement.
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I am an experienced chartered Psychologist and a BABCP provisional accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBT). I also have a master practitioner diploma in eating disorders which includes nutritional interventions. I specialise in eating disorders, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder. I believe in establishing a rapport with clients and working collaboratively towards a shared understanding of exploring your difficulties to find the best way forward for you. I work with a range of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing.
I am an experienced chartered Psychologist and a BABCP provisional accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBT). I also have a master practitioner diploma in eating disorders which includes nutritional interventions. I specialise in eating disorders, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder. I believe in establishing a rapport with clients and working collaboratively towards a shared understanding of exploring your difficulties to find the best way forward for you. I work with a range of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing.
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Are you not living as you would like to? Maybe you know what is holding you back, maybe it’s just a feeling things could be better. Past experiences shape us; affecting how we feel, what we do, the relationships we form and the lives we lead. Trauma, be it big and dramatic, or small and subtle, can impact our day to day lives. Struggling from unprocessed issues might show up as low self-esteem, heightened anxiety or feeling down. We cope best we can and having therapy to address our difficulties and make changes can be a daunting prospect. I see therapy as a collaborative journey that can enable new ways of being and living.
Are you not living as you would like to? Maybe you know what is holding you back, maybe it’s just a feeling things could be better. Past experiences shape us; affecting how we feel, what we do, the relationships we form and the lives we lead. Trauma, be it big and dramatic, or small and subtle, can impact our day to day lives. Struggling from unprocessed issues might show up as low self-esteem, heightened anxiety or feeling down. We cope best we can and having therapy to address our difficulties and make changes can be a daunting prospect. I see therapy as a collaborative journey that can enable new ways of being and living.
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When you accept yourself for who you are, you are able to greatly enhance your life. Let me support you through this process to be heard. I work with children, adolescents and adults with anxiety, relationship issues, depression, panic disorders, anger issues, bereavement and loss, and many other issues. Let's talk, I provide the space and safety for you to explore anything that might be challenging you. I am emphatic, insightful and non-judgemental. My aim is to build a therapeutic relationship with you to enable you to explore thoughts and emotions which can promote personal growth.
When you accept yourself for who you are, you are able to greatly enhance your life. Let me support you through this process to be heard. I work with children, adolescents and adults with anxiety, relationship issues, depression, panic disorders, anger issues, bereavement and loss, and many other issues. Let's talk, I provide the space and safety for you to explore anything that might be challenging you. I am emphatic, insightful and non-judgemental. My aim is to build a therapeutic relationship with you to enable you to explore thoughts and emotions which can promote personal growth.
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As a psychologist and mindful eating therapist, I can help you cultivate a healthy and peaceful relationship with food and your body through mindful eating practices. I create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for you to explore your unique relationship with food. We'll work together to build body acceptance and develop healthy eating habits. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have to help you decide if mindful eating therapy is right for you. My practice is flexible and confidential, allowing you to explore your concerns at your own pace.
As a psychologist and mindful eating therapist, I can help you cultivate a healthy and peaceful relationship with food and your body through mindful eating practices. I create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for you to explore your unique relationship with food. We'll work together to build body acceptance and develop healthy eating habits. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have to help you decide if mindful eating therapy is right for you. My practice is flexible and confidential, allowing you to explore your concerns at your own pace.
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I know that seeking out a counsellor can be no easy task, and if you're reading this it's possible that you may have just had enough with feeling the way that you do. Sometimes we all need support in finding a way through, and in offering that support I bring the depth of my expertise and experience as a counsellor. I work with warmth, compassion and integrity, and a genuine desire to help a person tackle the particular difficulties facing them (see my video below). As a therapist I have some 20 years experience in supporting clients of all ages and from diverse backgrounds.
I know that seeking out a counsellor can be no easy task, and if you're reading this it's possible that you may have just had enough with feeling the way that you do. Sometimes we all need support in finding a way through, and in offering that support I bring the depth of my expertise and experience as a counsellor. I work with warmth, compassion and integrity, and a genuine desire to help a person tackle the particular difficulties facing them (see my video below). As a therapist I have some 20 years experience in supporting clients of all ages and from diverse backgrounds.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by your emotions? Are you experiencing anxiety, depression or lack of self-confidence? Are you struggling with relationships or difficult events in your life? Do you feel stuck on things that happened in the past? Seeking therapy is a brave choice and a responsible thing to do. By choosing to explore what’s troubling you, you are taking a positive step in getting unstuck. Therapy can be hard work, but it is an opportunity to reconnect with yourself and others in your life, explore and let go of the things that are no longer serving you and feel empower to live a more fulfilling life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your emotions? Are you experiencing anxiety, depression or lack of self-confidence? Are you struggling with relationships or difficult events in your life? Do you feel stuck on things that happened in the past? Seeking therapy is a brave choice and a responsible thing to do. By choosing to explore what’s troubling you, you are taking a positive step in getting unstuck. Therapy can be hard work, but it is an opportunity to reconnect with yourself and others in your life, explore and let go of the things that are no longer serving you and feel empower to live a more fulfilling life.
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Are you facing difficulties in life? Our experiences can make us pessimistic, assume the worst, be constantly worried about the past repeating itself and anxious about the future. Sometimes it can feel there’s no way out. It doesn’t have to be this way, you can change the way you think, in turn changing your outcomes, interactions, behaviours, and experiences. Well done for taking the first step to go to therapy, the next step is choosing the right therapist. I can help you explore your thoughts, where they stem from, work with you to build resiliency, healthy habits and help you achieve your therapy goals.
Are you facing difficulties in life? Our experiences can make us pessimistic, assume the worst, be constantly worried about the past repeating itself and anxious about the future. Sometimes it can feel there’s no way out. It doesn’t have to be this way, you can change the way you think, in turn changing your outcomes, interactions, behaviours, and experiences. Well done for taking the first step to go to therapy, the next step is choosing the right therapist. I can help you explore your thoughts, where they stem from, work with you to build resiliency, healthy habits and help you achieve your therapy goals.
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Each and every one of us needs support at different times in our life, reaching for support is not a weakness but a strength. I am an experienced BACP Accredited Psychotherapist, Fusion Therapeutic Life Coach, EFT practitioner, EMDR and REWIND (fast trauma release) therapist, who can support you at a time when you feel overwhelmed, upset or anxious. You will receive confidential, non-judgemental time and space so you can safely relax and focus on you, your solutions and your future.
Each and every one of us needs support at different times in our life, reaching for support is not a weakness but a strength. I am an experienced BACP Accredited Psychotherapist, Fusion Therapeutic Life Coach, EFT practitioner, EMDR and REWIND (fast trauma release) therapist, who can support you at a time when you feel overwhelmed, upset or anxious. You will receive confidential, non-judgemental time and space so you can safely relax and focus on you, your solutions and your future.
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I am a Clinical Psychologist, EMDR (Adult, Adolescent & Child) Therapist and Chartered Member & Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS) with experience working within Adult & Child and Adolescent Mental Health settings. I aim to offer a compassionate and person-centred approach to support people to understand how their problems have come to be and work together to resolve the issues that bring them to therapy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist, EMDR (Adult, Adolescent & Child) Therapist and Chartered Member & Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS) with experience working within Adult & Child and Adolescent Mental Health settings. I aim to offer a compassionate and person-centred approach to support people to understand how their problems have come to be and work together to resolve the issues that bring them to therapy.
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Welcome! “The Privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are”Carl Jung. Whether it be at home, work, or in your personal life you may desire to make change and are unsure of where to begin.
Welcome! “The Privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are”Carl Jung. Whether it be at home, work, or in your personal life you may desire to make change and are unsure of where to begin.
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I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years NHS experience providing highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and interventions to both children and adolescents, other family members including siblings and parents/carers, as well as adults. I have a great deal of experience working with psychological difficulties such as anxiety including OCD, panic attacks, phobias and social anxiety; depression, low self-esteem and poor body image; behaviour difficulties, anger management, school issues such as bullying and family difficulties as well as difficulties with feeding and sleep.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years NHS experience providing highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and interventions to both children and adolescents, other family members including siblings and parents/carers, as well as adults. I have a great deal of experience working with psychological difficulties such as anxiety including OCD, panic attacks, phobias and social anxiety; depression, low self-esteem and poor body image; behaviour difficulties, anger management, school issues such as bullying and family difficulties as well as difficulties with feeding and sleep.
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Sue F Stephens
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Barnet EN4
Not accepting new clients
Sometimes coping with life can become problematic because situations may lead us along a difficult pathway. We may try to understand our own behaviours, thoughts and emotions and those of others, but coping may not be easy. I regard each person as an individual in their own right, so my practice aims to suit diverse clients' needs. I bring together a variety of techniques to support people of all ages with a range of issues.
Sometimes coping with life can become problematic because situations may lead us along a difficult pathway. We may try to understand our own behaviours, thoughts and emotions and those of others, but coping may not be easy. I regard each person as an individual in their own right, so my practice aims to suit diverse clients' needs. I bring together a variety of techniques to support people of all ages with a range of issues.
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While I work mainly in an existential and phenomenological way I also use a range of techniques, including CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, FLASH and Brainspotting. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for adults, children, couples and families where we can work on understanding the situation you are in and how to make changes in your life. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression or coping with bereavement, therapy will be tailor-made for your situation. I work with neurotypical and neurodiverse clients struggling with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, self-harm or bullying.
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Whether you're seeking improved wellbeing, better tools to cope with stress, anxiety or depression, experiencing burnout or just ready to explore some changes that could bring you closer to the life you want to be living, Vanessa can support you in this process. Using an integrative approach grown from a decade of experience within various mental health settings, Vanessa now works with individuals experiencing both common and complex mental health difficulties. She has experience in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness and Creative methods and is trained in Process Oriented Psychotherapy.
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How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.