Counselling in Bedford

Photo of Emma Vincent, MNCPS Acc., Counsellor
Emma Vincent
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Bedford MK40
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.
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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Glendene Care Uk Child and Family Wellbeing Centre
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bedford MK44
We are a team of qualified children and young people's therapists. We have 25 years experience of counselling children, young people and families, having worked in a variety of settings including schools, colleges and for the NSPCC all delivering therapeutic work. We are qualified practitioners in delivering DDP and VIG which are two attachment based therapeutic interventions used to strengthen and improve relationships between children and their primary carers. We are experienced in working with children and young people aged from 4 years to 30 years old. We use a range of age appropriate therapeutic interventions.
We are a team of qualified children and young people's therapists. We have 25 years experience of counselling children, young people and families, having worked in a variety of settings including schools, colleges and for the NSPCC all delivering therapeutic work. We are qualified practitioners in delivering DDP and VIG which are two attachment based therapeutic interventions used to strengthen and improve relationships between children and their primary carers. We are experienced in working with children and young people aged from 4 years to 30 years old. We use a range of age appropriate therapeutic interventions.
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Yvonne Walker
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bedford MK40
I am an experienced, BACP registered psychodynamic psychotherapist working with adults in Bedford and Milton Keynes and online. I help individuals explore unconscious thoughts, processes and feelings to work towards a greater understanding of themselves and their lives. I work with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, stress, codependency and relationship issues. Therapy provides a safe and confidential space to explore difficult emotions and feelings, resulting from past experiences or traumas.
I am an experienced, BACP registered psychodynamic psychotherapist working with adults in Bedford and Milton Keynes and online. I help individuals explore unconscious thoughts, processes and feelings to work towards a greater understanding of themselves and their lives. I work with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, stress, codependency and relationship issues. Therapy provides a safe and confidential space to explore difficult emotions and feelings, resulting from past experiences or traumas.
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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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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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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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Dr Jean S Penman
Psychotherapist, PhD, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified Verified
Bedford MK40
Are you feeling stressed and longing to enjoy life more? Is your body not working well enough? Would you like to develop further skills that make your relationships or work-life more rewarding? Do life events that reduced your sense of wellbeing and diminished physical performance still affect you? You may be ready now, to discover what may be blocking you from reaching your goals and what helps. With confidential, trusted and experienced support and through your own determination, together, we can begin to find a route through to greater appreciation of your skills and resilience.
Are you feeling stressed and longing to enjoy life more? Is your body not working well enough? Would you like to develop further skills that make your relationships or work-life more rewarding? Do life events that reduced your sense of wellbeing and diminished physical performance still affect you? You may be ready now, to discover what may be blocking you from reaching your goals and what helps. With confidential, trusted and experienced support and through your own determination, together, we can begin to find a route through to greater appreciation of your skills and resilience.
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Dr Meera Shah
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bedford MK40
Life can throw us challenges at times where perhaps an outside perspective can help. I'm an experienced Clinical Psychologist and CAT therapist working with adults. I also work in the NHS. I specialise in physical health conditions (e.g. oncology, palliative care, pain, digestive diseases), alongside issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship/interpersonal difficulties, loss, adjustment, trauma, life crisis, body image and identity. I'm also interested in issues of diversity and cultural conflict. I work in a collaborative and integrative way to help understand your difficulties and to move towards the change you seek.
Life can throw us challenges at times where perhaps an outside perspective can help. I'm an experienced Clinical Psychologist and CAT therapist working with adults. I also work in the NHS. I specialise in physical health conditions (e.g. oncology, palliative care, pain, digestive diseases), alongside issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship/interpersonal difficulties, loss, adjustment, trauma, life crisis, body image and identity. I'm also interested in issues of diversity and cultural conflict. I work in a collaborative and integrative way to help understand your difficulties and to move towards the change you seek.
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Piotr Romanowski
Psychotherapist, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Bedford MK41
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.
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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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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Blue Room Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Bedford MK42  (Online Only)
Are you feeling sad, lost or fearful? Are you dealing with relationship issues, a traumatic event or might not know why you feel unhappy, and need help to move forward in a safe space? You may want to explore and work on yourself, in a non-judgmental environment, or want to talk about difficult issues with someone you feel comfortable talking to. Some years ago, I went on my own journey through therapy, which helped me to understand the process of counselling, and value of being in a safe space with someone who showed me genuineness, acceptance, and empathy, which is what I aim to provide for my clients.
Are you feeling sad, lost or fearful? Are you dealing with relationship issues, a traumatic event or might not know why you feel unhappy, and need help to move forward in a safe space? You may want to explore and work on yourself, in a non-judgmental environment, or want to talk about difficult issues with someone you feel comfortable talking to. Some years ago, I went on my own journey through therapy, which helped me to understand the process of counselling, and value of being in a safe space with someone who showed me genuineness, acceptance, and empathy, which is what I aim to provide for my clients.
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Warren Foot
Counsellor, MA, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bedford MK45
Hi , I'm Warren. I help people experiencing anxiety or depression or those that want to make changes to their life (at home or at work) but don't know how to start. People I work with will often be struggling with low esteem that affects their ability to live the life they want to live and make the decisions that they want to make. I help people with debilitating phobias or those who have suffered trauma and I support them to reach the goals they set to achieve the freedom they want. Check out my website at www.warrenfoottherapy.com and please don't hesitate to send me a message or give me a call.
Hi , I'm Warren. I help people experiencing anxiety or depression or those that want to make changes to their life (at home or at work) but don't know how to start. People I work with will often be struggling with low esteem that affects their ability to live the life they want to live and make the decisions that they want to make. I help people with debilitating phobias or those who have suffered trauma and I support them to reach the goals they set to achieve the freedom they want. Check out my website at www.warrenfoottherapy.com and please don't hesitate to send me a message or give me a call.
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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.
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Photo of Tanya Mutsekwa, ACC Reg, Counsellor
Tanya Mutsekwa
Counsellor, ACC Reg
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bedford MK41
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. You may feel pulled in several directions, or struggle with loneliness and grief. We tend to focus on functioning, whilst neglecting the heart's cry to be heard and craving for the space to live authentically, free from unhealthy repetitive patterns like people pleasing or perfectionism that keep us feeling stuck. The self-soothing strategies no longer work and you may feel plagued by an inescapable feeling of unhappiness and frustration. We can unpack this together, exploring how the past may be showing up in the present, in a warm empathetic space, where you can feel heard, held and validated.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. You may feel pulled in several directions, or struggle with loneliness and grief. We tend to focus on functioning, whilst neglecting the heart's cry to be heard and craving for the space to live authentically, free from unhealthy repetitive patterns like people pleasing or perfectionism that keep us feeling stuck. The self-soothing strategies no longer work and you may feel plagued by an inescapable feeling of unhappiness and frustration. We can unpack this together, exploring how the past may be showing up in the present, in a warm empathetic space, where you can feel heard, held and validated.
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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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Sue McGinley
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bedford MK41  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Life can be challenging and sometimes events happen that leave us struggling to make sense of who we are. Trauma and ruptures in early childhood can lead to beliefs that we are at fault, that it is not okay to be us. Do you blame yourself or believe that you are not enough or have a belief that no one would like you if they really knew you. Do you have an inner critic that doesn’t allow for peace and calm, that is always pushing you to do more and be better? Do you struggle to feel safe and relaxed in your own body or in the presence of others. Being here, you have already taken a step towards your own healing.
Life can be challenging and sometimes events happen that leave us struggling to make sense of who we are. Trauma and ruptures in early childhood can lead to beliefs that we are at fault, that it is not okay to be us. Do you blame yourself or believe that you are not enough or have a belief that no one would like you if they really knew you. Do you have an inner critic that doesn’t allow for peace and calm, that is always pushing you to do more and be better? Do you struggle to feel safe and relaxed in your own body or in the presence of others. Being here, you have already taken a step towards your own healing.
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Kerry Batten
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bedford MK43
I understand that there are times in our lives when things can become overwhelming and difficult; we might feel anxious, depressed, confused, not understood, and sometimes we may not know how to make things better.
I understand that there are times in our lives when things can become overwhelming and difficult; we might feel anxious, depressed, confused, not understood, and sometimes we may not know how to make things better.
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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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Deniz Zianne
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bedford MK45
Sometimes life can be confusing and lonely, even when surrounded by others. It can be really helpful to talk things through with someone who isn't emotionally involved in your life to see things in a different light. Often our childhood and past history can link to the relationships we have now and how we manage them. By exploring this together I can help you gain an understanding towards your relationships with others. and yourself. Having worked with children in an SEMH setting I also have a good understanding of how impactful it can be for them and their families in home/school environment.
Sometimes life can be confusing and lonely, even when surrounded by others. It can be really helpful to talk things through with someone who isn't emotionally involved in your life to see things in a different light. Often our childhood and past history can link to the relationships we have now and how we manage them. By exploring this together I can help you gain an understanding towards your relationships with others. and yourself. Having worked with children in an SEMH setting I also have a good understanding of how impactful it can be for them and their families in home/school environment.
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Photo of John Garden, MNCPS Acc., Counsellor
John Garden
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Bedford MK40
Counselling is about working together to reduce emotional suffering. You don’t have to face your challenges alone.
Counselling is about working together to reduce emotional suffering. You don’t have to face your challenges alone.
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Number of Counsellors in Bedford

100+

Average cost per session

£60

Counsellors in Bedford who prioritize treating:

94% Anxiety
90% Depression
87% Self Esteem
84% Relationship Issues
80% Stress
68% Coping Skills
67% Bereavement

Average years in practice

9 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

69% Aviva
62% Bupa
58% AXA PPP

How Counsellors in Bedford see their clients

86% In Person and Online
14% Online Only

Gender breakdown

78% Female
21% Male
1% Non-Binary