Humanistic Counselling in Bedford

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Emma Vincent
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Bedford MK40
I feel that everyone has the potential to lead a fulfilling life, and will work with you to pursue this by integrating elements from humanistic, psychodynamic and behavioural counselling approaches to enhance your wellbeing.
Hi, I'm Emma, a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist with a special interest in helping people to overcome anxiety, stress and low self-esteem. My experience ranges from working in schools, the charitable sector and as a private practitioner. The needs and goals of each client are placed at the forefront of every session, in a safe and non-judgmental space to allow a greater understanding of each unique situation and develop relevant coping strategies together.
I feel that everyone has the potential to lead a fulfilling life, and will work with you to pursue this by integrating elements from humanistic, psychodynamic and behavioural counselling approaches to enhance your wellbeing.
Hi, I'm Emma, a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist with a special interest in helping people to overcome anxiety, stress and low self-esteem. My experience ranges from working in schools, the charitable sector and as a private practitioner. The needs and goals of each client are placed at the forefront of every session, in a safe and non-judgmental space to allow a greater understanding of each unique situation and develop relevant coping strategies together.
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Piotr Romanowski
Psychotherapist, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Bedford MK41
In my work, I use methods and techniques taken from a variety of therapies: CBT, counselling, integrative therapy, humanistic and psychodynamic therapy.
I provide psychotherapy face-to-face or online. I offer a safe, friendly and confidential environment where you will feel accepted and understood. During the treatment process, I use evidence-based psychological methods to help you change your behaviour and process of thinking. I work with clients in both English and Polish. I work with adults, elders, preteen and teen.
In my work, I use methods and techniques taken from a variety of therapies: CBT, counselling, integrative therapy, humanistic and psychodynamic therapy.
I provide psychotherapy face-to-face or online. I offer a safe, friendly and confidential environment where you will feel accepted and understood. During the treatment process, I use evidence-based psychological methods to help you change your behaviour and process of thinking. I work with clients in both English and Polish. I work with adults, elders, preteen and teen.
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Katrina Fassnidge
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bedford MK40
Are you looking for someone with experience in Autism, Childhood/Adulthood Abuse or life within the Armed Forces and going through unexpected changes within your relationship(s); experiencing uncertainty or unexpected changes within your personal, work or social life; experiencing feelings, thoughts and emotions which are consuming you and you feel unable to talk to your partner, friends or family; looking for someone to talk to who will actively listen with an open mind without any hidden agenda, bias, My name is Katrina and am trained as a Humanistic Psychodynamic Therapist. Contact me either by phone or e-mail to book a session.
Are you looking for someone with experience in Autism, Childhood/Adulthood Abuse or life within the Armed Forces and going through unexpected changes within your relationship(s); experiencing uncertainty or unexpected changes within your personal, work or social life; experiencing feelings, thoughts and emotions which are consuming you and you feel unable to talk to your partner, friends or family; looking for someone to talk to who will actively listen with an open mind without any hidden agenda, bias, My name is Katrina and am trained as a Humanistic Psychodynamic Therapist. Contact me either by phone or e-mail to book a session.
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Saverio Matteucci
Psychotherapist, MSc, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
Bedford MK43
I draw from different approaches, humanistic and psychoanalytic to better suit the needs of the client.
You may or may not know in advance what the source of your difficulties may be. Part of our process is to explore together what has led you here. Every person is different. Amid the stresses of daily life, it’s easy to lose touch with our own deepest needs and feelings – until they become too painful or persistent to ignore.
I draw from different approaches, humanistic and psychoanalytic to better suit the needs of the client.
You may or may not know in advance what the source of your difficulties may be. Part of our process is to explore together what has led you here. Every person is different. Amid the stresses of daily life, it’s easy to lose touch with our own deepest needs and feelings – until they become too painful or persistent to ignore.
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Matthew Kemp
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Bedford MK43
Are anxiety, relationship challenges, or a lack of self confidence weighing you down? As a compassionate and experienced therapist, I’m here to assist. Life can be overwhelming—whether you're dealing with a traumatic event, the loss of someone close, or relationship difficulties, you're not alone. I offer a supportive environment to explore and grow, specialising in cognitive-behavioural and humanistic approaches. If you're unsure where to start, book a free initial consultation to take that first step towards healing. I'm here to help you make the changes you want to make and find acceptance in the things you can't.
Are anxiety, relationship challenges, or a lack of self confidence weighing you down? As a compassionate and experienced therapist, I’m here to assist. Life can be overwhelming—whether you're dealing with a traumatic event, the loss of someone close, or relationship difficulties, you're not alone. I offer a supportive environment to explore and grow, specialising in cognitive-behavioural and humanistic approaches. If you're unsure where to start, book a free initial consultation to take that first step towards healing. I'm here to help you make the changes you want to make and find acceptance in the things you can't.
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Sarah Free
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bedford MK40  (Online Only)
I am an Integrative Humanistic therapist who offers solo and couples counselling. I put the relationship between the therapist and the patient at the heart of the therapy, helping to create a space for you that feels safe to explore whatever you would like to work on at a pace that suits you.
I am an Integrative Humanistic therapist who offers solo and couples counselling. I put the relationship between the therapist and the patient at the heart of the therapy, helping to create a space for you that feels safe to explore whatever you would like to work on at a pace that suits you.
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Laura Bright
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Bedford MK44
I am a fully qualified integrative counsellor, holding registration with the BACP. My mission is to provide a safe and confidential space where you can delve into your thoughts and emotions. With a sincere and compassionate approach, I aim to collaborate with you to foster insight, healing, and personal growth. My experience encompasses assisting individuals with a diverse range of challenges, including Relationship Issues, Anger Management, Depression, and Anxiety.
I am a fully qualified integrative counsellor, holding registration with the BACP. My mission is to provide a safe and confidential space where you can delve into your thoughts and emotions. With a sincere and compassionate approach, I aim to collaborate with you to foster insight, healing, and personal growth. My experience encompasses assisting individuals with a diverse range of challenges, including Relationship Issues, Anger Management, Depression, and Anxiety.
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Lovelocks Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bedford MK42  (Online Only)
Hi! I’m Jodi. I know that times can be challenging. We can all benefit from time and space to share & be heard. We all face uncertainty and difficulties and this can leave us feeling lost and anxious. I am able to use my skills & experience to put you at ease so that you can feel safe to talk and try and make sense of things. Counselling helps you to better understand yourself, others & the world around you. This can enable you to move forward feeling better than you did before you decided to take this step. Counselling is a fantastic form of Self Care. Our sessions are set up to meet your needs & your goals.
Hi! I’m Jodi. I know that times can be challenging. We can all benefit from time and space to share & be heard. We all face uncertainty and difficulties and this can leave us feeling lost and anxious. I am able to use my skills & experience to put you at ease so that you can feel safe to talk and try and make sense of things. Counselling helps you to better understand yourself, others & the world around you. This can enable you to move forward feeling better than you did before you decided to take this step. Counselling is a fantastic form of Self Care. Our sessions are set up to meet your needs & your goals.
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Dr Owen Richardson
Psychologist, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Bedford MK40
Waitlist for new clients
Throughout our lives, we are often confronted with experiences and/or difficulties that challenge us. Sometimes, these challenges can leave us struggling and in need of a space in which we we can safely explore, understand, and learn how to overcome these issues. ​ Through careful exploration, not only is it possible to learn how to overcome these challenges, we can also begin to understand how they can in fact offer us new opportunities to learn and grow. I take a open and collaborative approach to therapy and am keen to support you with any challenges you are facing
Throughout our lives, we are often confronted with experiences and/or difficulties that challenge us. Sometimes, these challenges can leave us struggling and in need of a space in which we we can safely explore, understand, and learn how to overcome these issues. ​ Through careful exploration, not only is it possible to learn how to overcome these challenges, we can also begin to understand how they can in fact offer us new opportunities to learn and grow. I take a open and collaborative approach to therapy and am keen to support you with any challenges you are facing
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Vicki Iliffe
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bedford MK40
Hello, I’m Vicki, welcome to my profile. There may be many reasons why you are visiting my profile today, life might feel difficult or overwhelming right now. You might be looking for support through a painful time. Whether you are looking to find some peace, or to explore past or present events that are impacting your life; I will offer a warm, safe space for you to freely explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences. My aim is to help you to feel understood, accepted, and comfortable to be completely 'you'.
Hello, I’m Vicki, welcome to my profile. There may be many reasons why you are visiting my profile today, life might feel difficult or overwhelming right now. You might be looking for support through a painful time. Whether you are looking to find some peace, or to explore past or present events that are impacting your life; I will offer a warm, safe space for you to freely explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences. My aim is to help you to feel understood, accepted, and comfortable to be completely 'you'.
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Pasquale Forcellati
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Bedford MK40
Having worked in couple therapy for many years, my main observation is the loss of connection most people feel to their partners. Sometimes, this disconnection may play out as, a general feeling of discontent, or constant arguments, maybe there will be a loss of desire. whatever the issue it can only be fixed by agreeing to reconnect. I believe that couples can make a choice to reconnect. My goal is to take couple on a journey from where they are to reconnection. Finding a level of emotional intimacy that will transcend any present and future challenges to the couple relationship.
Having worked in couple therapy for many years, my main observation is the loss of connection most people feel to their partners. Sometimes, this disconnection may play out as, a general feeling of discontent, or constant arguments, maybe there will be a loss of desire. whatever the issue it can only be fixed by agreeing to reconnect. I believe that couples can make a choice to reconnect. My goal is to take couple on a journey from where they are to reconnection. Finding a level of emotional intimacy that will transcend any present and future challenges to the couple relationship.
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Rachel Cathan Counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Bedford MK40
I specialise in working with adults and young people experiencing anxiety (including general, social and health anxiety), as well as people facing the challenges of bereavement, infertility, relationship breakdown and other forms of life crisis.
I specialise in working with adults and young people experiencing anxiety (including general, social and health anxiety), as well as people facing the challenges of bereavement, infertility, relationship breakdown and other forms of life crisis.
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Diane Margaret Barton-Bates
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Bedford MK42
You have made the first step by recognising that you need some help and for seeking this help now and that is a really positive decision, one that I know would have not been an easy one to make. Counselling is an effective tool to hep support with many difficult issues in your life and can help give a different point of view and think about things in a different way. Talking about your issues is good for your health and wellbeing.
You have made the first step by recognising that you need some help and for seeking this help now and that is a really positive decision, one that I know would have not been an easy one to make. Counselling is an effective tool to hep support with many difficult issues in your life and can help give a different point of view and think about things in a different way. Talking about your issues is good for your health and wellbeing.
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Bedford Community Counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Bedford MK40
At Bedford Community Counselling, we offer low cost counselling, clinical supervision to professionals & placements to student counsellors. Run by senior Psychotherapists & Directors, Katja Fischer & Jo Moloney, BCC is a not for profit organisation. Since first opening in 2012 we have developed a reputation for excellence. We provide a fast response to enquiries & have a team of therapists which means we can usually offer session times quickly. We are an experienced general practice, able to work with individuals, couples & groups on a wide variety of issues, and also offer specialist trauma and DIT relational therapies.
At Bedford Community Counselling, we offer low cost counselling, clinical supervision to professionals & placements to student counsellors. Run by senior Psychotherapists & Directors, Katja Fischer & Jo Moloney, BCC is a not for profit organisation. Since first opening in 2012 we have developed a reputation for excellence. We provide a fast response to enquiries & have a team of therapists which means we can usually offer session times quickly. We are an experienced general practice, able to work with individuals, couples & groups on a wide variety of issues, and also offer specialist trauma and DIT relational therapies.
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Adrian Herceg
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bedford MK40
I'm a fully qualified MBACP registered counsellor that will help you on your journey of self-development and therapeutic healing. As well as offering traditional psychotherapy, I specialise in addictions, working in the private rehabilitation sector, and I've been in 12 step recovery for many years myself. I will walk alongside you to help you unpack the thoughts, feelings and emotions you have attached to your life experiences, to help you find peace within yourself as I have. We will work together to identify your needs and work towards your goals, by building a safe, non-judgmental environment in which you can be empowered.
I'm a fully qualified MBACP registered counsellor that will help you on your journey of self-development and therapeutic healing. As well as offering traditional psychotherapy, I specialise in addictions, working in the private rehabilitation sector, and I've been in 12 step recovery for many years myself. I will walk alongside you to help you unpack the thoughts, feelings and emotions you have attached to your life experiences, to help you find peace within yourself as I have. We will work together to identify your needs and work towards your goals, by building a safe, non-judgmental environment in which you can be empowered.
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Kate Baillie
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Bedford MK41
Hello there and welcome. I am an experienced, BACP accredited counsellor. I qualified over ten years ago and currently run a private practice for individuals online anywhere in the UK. I also see clients face to face in the Bedford area. I offer a space for you to be heard in a warm, accepting and non-judgemental environment. It's a space where you can explore the issues - old or new - that have brought you to seek some support. The therapeutic relationship is an alliance that can help you towards a greater understanding of yourself, others and the world.
Hello there and welcome. I am an experienced, BACP accredited counsellor. I qualified over ten years ago and currently run a private practice for individuals online anywhere in the UK. I also see clients face to face in the Bedford area. I offer a space for you to be heard in a warm, accepting and non-judgemental environment. It's a space where you can explore the issues - old or new - that have brought you to seek some support. The therapeutic relationship is an alliance that can help you towards a greater understanding of yourself, others and the world.
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Abigail Drury
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bedford MK40
Hello , I'm Abbie . I offer therapeutic counselling sessions both in-person and online. Life can throw some difficult and challenging experiences our way , leaving us feeling overwhelmed at times and doing our best to find ways of coping. These experiences can range from significant events in life to more day to day stresses . Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? trying to cope with loss or past trauma in your life? Perhaps you are trying to navigate complicated relationships or it might be that for no known reason you are just not feeling yourself and want to seek a better understanding -helping you to move forward.
Hello , I'm Abbie . I offer therapeutic counselling sessions both in-person and online. Life can throw some difficult and challenging experiences our way , leaving us feeling overwhelmed at times and doing our best to find ways of coping. These experiences can range from significant events in life to more day to day stresses . Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? trying to cope with loss or past trauma in your life? Perhaps you are trying to navigate complicated relationships or it might be that for no known reason you are just not feeling yourself and want to seek a better understanding -helping you to move forward.
01767 669711 View 01767 669711
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Louise Elizabeth Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bedford MK44
Are you struggling with Anxiety, Bereavement, Burnout, Trauma or feeling stuck and unsure how to get help? I am able to assist children, adolescents and adults. I am a person-centred counsellor and hold a current Enhanced DBS certificate for work with children and adults. I am committed to doing my absolute best and you will be welcomed into a relaxed and non judgemental environment to explore your individual needs.​ I am based in Stamford, Lincolnshire and Cople, Bedfordshire. My main areas of work are Bereavement and Trauma however also cover other areas of work and enquiries are welcome. I am currently taking on new clients.
Are you struggling with Anxiety, Bereavement, Burnout, Trauma or feeling stuck and unsure how to get help? I am able to assist children, adolescents and adults. I am a person-centred counsellor and hold a current Enhanced DBS certificate for work with children and adults. I am committed to doing my absolute best and you will be welcomed into a relaxed and non judgemental environment to explore your individual needs.​ I am based in Stamford, Lincolnshire and Cople, Bedfordshire. My main areas of work are Bereavement and Trauma however also cover other areas of work and enquiries are welcome. I am currently taking on new clients.
01778 301159 View 01778 301159
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Healing Hope Therapy
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Bedford MK45
Hello and welcome to a little about me in your search to find the right counsellor. I am a qualified Counsellor and Hypnotherapist working with both adults and young people (12+) in Central Milton Keynes. You may be here for one reason or several, but what ever brings you I will provide a space that is accepting, warm and open for you to decide how much you want to share and when. The counselling path needs to be one that is done at your pace, in a way that is comfortable for you. I can use a number of different tools to help you work through difficulties such as anxiety, depression, self esteem difficulties, loss and trauma.
Hello and welcome to a little about me in your search to find the right counsellor. I am a qualified Counsellor and Hypnotherapist working with both adults and young people (12+) in Central Milton Keynes. You may be here for one reason or several, but what ever brings you I will provide a space that is accepting, warm and open for you to decide how much you want to share and when. The counselling path needs to be one that is done at your pace, in a way that is comfortable for you. I can use a number of different tools to help you work through difficulties such as anxiety, depression, self esteem difficulties, loss and trauma.
01908 103670 View 01908 103670
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Anh Huntington
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bedford MK42
I offer counselling for individuals and I am also a certified Imago relationship therapist, trained to work with couples and family members. I offer you a safe, confidential space to explore those difficult moments in your life. My work reflects three core beliefs: Being genuine, so you can successfully explore the issues that have brought you to seek help. Being accepting and empathic, giving you the opportunity to increase your self-understanding. Providing a non-judgmental and safe place to share your experiences as we work together. I am warm and understanding towards others. I am also a broad-minded Counsellor.
I offer counselling for individuals and I am also a certified Imago relationship therapist, trained to work with couples and family members. I offer you a safe, confidential space to explore those difficult moments in your life. My work reflects three core beliefs: Being genuine, so you can successfully explore the issues that have brought you to seek help. Being accepting and empathic, giving you the opportunity to increase your self-understanding. Providing a non-judgmental and safe place to share your experiences as we work together. I am warm and understanding towards others. I am also a broad-minded Counsellor.
01788 227951 View 01788 227951
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Humanistic Counsellors

How does humanistic therapy work?

One tenet of humanistic therapy is that people are good. The humanistic approach is concerned with a person’s ability to accept oneself. It likewise encourages a person to overcome self-criticism and self-defeating tendencies, as well as disapproval from others. This approach also emphasizes self-actualisation and treating an individual as a whole person. A foundation of this therapy type: The patient is the expert in their life, and treatment often takes the individual’s lead.

Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?

Humanistic therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has found that humanistic therapy can lead to significant improvement, and for some people it can be just as effective as other therapies, such as Cognitive behavioural therapy. The benefits of humanistic therapy are enduring.

How long does humanistic therapy last?

The goal of humanistic therapy is to understand a person’s day-to-day experiences. While sessions can be short-term and last over a few months, therapy can sometimes continue beyond that and last up to a year or more. And because patients learn the theory behind humanistic therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.

Is humanistic therapy effective?

According to research, many patients find success with humanistic therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in addressing poor self-esteem and self-sabotage, as well as improving conditions including anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can be long standing, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve learned during treatment.