In Person Counselling in Bishop's Stortford
Given the uncertainty that surrounds us, sometimes we may feel like things are unravelling all around us and inside ourselves. It is important to remember that if you ever feel like it's all getting too much, you can get the right support to help you better understand your thoughts and feelings. I can help you to make sense of some of the difficulties you face now, as well as past life experiences. Along the way, you will get to know know yourself better and start to make changes that will help you to live a happier, more fulfilled life.
Given the uncertainty that surrounds us, sometimes we may feel like things are unravelling all around us and inside ourselves. It is important to remember that if you ever feel like it's all getting too much, you can get the right support to help you better understand your thoughts and feelings. I can help you to make sense of some of the difficulties you face now, as well as past life experiences. Along the way, you will get to know know yourself better and start to make changes that will help you to live a happier, more fulfilled life.
What if your child could experience less anxiety and be able to understand their emotional world in a new way? I respect the courage it takes to seek out support for your child. I aim to create a warm and trusting space where your child can feel safe. I will help them sort out their muddled feelings and worries in a gentle and creative way. I can offer you support too, so you will feel more confident in your parenting. I am a Certified Play and Creative Arts Therapist and SandStory Therapist. I have 30 years of experience as a primary teacher and I am a mum of three.
What if your child could experience less anxiety and be able to understand their emotional world in a new way? I respect the courage it takes to seek out support for your child. I aim to create a warm and trusting space where your child can feel safe. I will help them sort out their muddled feelings and worries in a gentle and creative way. I can offer you support too, so you will feel more confident in your parenting. I am a Certified Play and Creative Arts Therapist and SandStory Therapist. I have 30 years of experience as a primary teacher and I am a mum of three.
If you are at a point in life where you feel stuck or at a point of crisis, and it's preventing your ability to enjoy things as you have normally, you may be needing some extra help to find a way forward. Or if one or more of your relationships with others is becoming difficult, and you don't know why, then this can indicate you are struggling. If your inner world is feeling desperate or muddled and too difficult to manage alone, then counselling can be a positive step in trying to change that. To sit and explore your story and feelings with someone can be powerful in unblocking difficult feelings and to understand what you need.
If you are at a point in life where you feel stuck or at a point of crisis, and it's preventing your ability to enjoy things as you have normally, you may be needing some extra help to find a way forward. Or if one or more of your relationships with others is becoming difficult, and you don't know why, then this can indicate you are struggling. If your inner world is feeling desperate or muddled and too difficult to manage alone, then counselling can be a positive step in trying to change that. To sit and explore your story and feelings with someone can be powerful in unblocking difficult feelings and to understand what you need.
My belief is that getting better through positive change and understanding is the aim of good therapy. Being able to share and process your inner thinking and emotional problems with a non judgemental person is key to recovery. My job as your counsellor is to provide a safe and confidential space for you to explore, work through and understand your inner issues.
My belief is that getting better through positive change and understanding is the aim of good therapy. Being able to share and process your inner thinking and emotional problems with a non judgemental person is key to recovery. My job as your counsellor is to provide a safe and confidential space for you to explore, work through and understand your inner issues.
I’m passionate about helping you to find your way back to your primary core and a state of true well-being. If you’re feeling anxious, out of balance, stressed, or dealing with physical symptoms like body aches and muscle tension, or unresolved emotions, Biodynamic psychotherapy can be beneficial. It is based on the understanding that your body and mind are deeply interconnected. Together, we’ll explore this connection, helping you gain clarity on your inner experiences and recognize your true needs.
I’m passionate about helping you to find your way back to your primary core and a state of true well-being. If you’re feeling anxious, out of balance, stressed, or dealing with physical symptoms like body aches and muscle tension, or unresolved emotions, Biodynamic psychotherapy can be beneficial. It is based on the understanding that your body and mind are deeply interconnected. Together, we’ll explore this connection, helping you gain clarity on your inner experiences and recognize your true needs.
I help clients struggling with depression and anxiety to overcome any difficulties . I can help break the vicious circle that starts to happen and give you strategies to be able to free yourself from the cycle. By focusing on thoughts and behaviours and ways to change and challenge them it enables the reduction of intensity of emotions and physical symptoms.
I help clients struggling with depression and anxiety to overcome any difficulties . I can help break the vicious circle that starts to happen and give you strategies to be able to free yourself from the cycle. By focusing on thoughts and behaviours and ways to change and challenge them it enables the reduction of intensity of emotions and physical symptoms.
Are you looking for a safe, creative space to explore what might be troubling you, causing you pain, or blocking you from moving forward in your life? As a creative therapist, I provide a supportive space where you can express and understand yourself and your relationships in new and helpful ways. I hold the present and future as important as our past experiences and offer dynamic, forward looking, collaborative and creative therapy for individuals wanting more from life. Finding the right therapist is essential for successful therapy. That’s why I start all my work with an initial non-committal meeting.
Are you looking for a safe, creative space to explore what might be troubling you, causing you pain, or blocking you from moving forward in your life? As a creative therapist, I provide a supportive space where you can express and understand yourself and your relationships in new and helpful ways. I hold the present and future as important as our past experiences and offer dynamic, forward looking, collaborative and creative therapy for individuals wanting more from life. Finding the right therapist is essential for successful therapy. That’s why I start all my work with an initial non-committal meeting.
I have over 14 years experience of counselling adults/young people. I draw on my skills and knowledge to help you gain mental clarity over whatever brings you to therapy. I have seen so many positive changes with people feeling happier and achieving a greater sense of well-being. As we explore your beliefs, feelings, thoughts and past patterns, you will gain the self awareness to bring about change and improve your well-being. Also, I offer creative visualisations, Inner Child and mindfulness. I am registered with the BACP. I am available for a free 15 minute consultation, to discuss how we can work together.
I have over 14 years experience of counselling adults/young people. I draw on my skills and knowledge to help you gain mental clarity over whatever brings you to therapy. I have seen so many positive changes with people feeling happier and achieving a greater sense of well-being. As we explore your beliefs, feelings, thoughts and past patterns, you will gain the self awareness to bring about change and improve your well-being. Also, I offer creative visualisations, Inner Child and mindfulness. I am registered with the BACP. I am available for a free 15 minute consultation, to discuss how we can work together.
Sally J Westwood
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bishop's Stortford CM23
I am able to draw on a range of therapeutic models and approaches to meet each person’s individual needs, whilst being aware of the evidence base. I can work with children and adults. I am able to offer a none obligation 15 minute phone call to talk about what you are looking for from therapy and what I can provide.
I am able to draw on a range of therapeutic models and approaches to meet each person’s individual needs, whilst being aware of the evidence base. I can work with children and adults. I am able to offer a none obligation 15 minute phone call to talk about what you are looking for from therapy and what I can provide.
Michael Garnham
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bishop's Stortford CM22
I’m Michael, a professionally trained and qualified BACP accredited therapist offering therap services covering a range of issues to both adults and young people.I have a unique perspective as to the importance of individualised treatment programmes du to my own past mental health struggles.I am an integrative psychotherapist who focuses on establishing treatment modalities to suit the individual and their needs.
I’m Michael, a professionally trained and qualified BACP accredited therapist offering therap services covering a range of issues to both adults and young people.I have a unique perspective as to the importance of individualised treatment programmes du to my own past mental health struggles.I am an integrative psychotherapist who focuses on establishing treatment modalities to suit the individual and their needs.
Clients often come to philosophical counselling focused on a specific issue. The issue can be personal, moral, social, professional or behavioral. Sessions focus on getting a deeper understanding of the issue and your underlying goals, values, priorities, beliefs, expectations, habits and/or choices. Examples of issues include: the search for a meaningful life (existential meaning, purpose, direction and understanding); Conflicts (difficult decisions, personal priorities, interpersonal relationships); Resilience (dealing with stress, adversity and anxiety); formulating a philosophy of life (values, ethics, life-plan dilemmas).
Clients often come to philosophical counselling focused on a specific issue. The issue can be personal, moral, social, professional or behavioral. Sessions focus on getting a deeper understanding of the issue and your underlying goals, values, priorities, beliefs, expectations, habits and/or choices. Examples of issues include: the search for a meaningful life (existential meaning, purpose, direction and understanding); Conflicts (difficult decisions, personal priorities, interpersonal relationships); Resilience (dealing with stress, adversity and anxiety); formulating a philosophy of life (values, ethics, life-plan dilemmas).
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Hello I am Paula and my aim is to make professional counselling accessible, affordable and convenient - so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. Depression, anxiety, stress, overwhelmed are words we all hear on a daily basis when generally chatting to family, friends or work colleagues . Counselling can help us cope with those over consuming feelings. Sadly we cannot avoid trauma happening but seeking help during the trauma or even months, years later may reduce risk to further illnesses that have been linked to psychological trauma. Are you in an abusive relationship or having issues as a couple?
Hello I am Paula and my aim is to make professional counselling accessible, affordable and convenient - so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. Depression, anxiety, stress, overwhelmed are words we all hear on a daily basis when generally chatting to family, friends or work colleagues . Counselling can help us cope with those over consuming feelings. Sadly we cannot avoid trauma happening but seeking help during the trauma or even months, years later may reduce risk to further illnesses that have been linked to psychological trauma. Are you in an abusive relationship or having issues as a couple?
Jungian psychotherapy, sometimes known as depth psychology, is a form of deep reflection. It isn't problem centred but it does help to resolve deep rooted problems. The things that affect our waking life may be hidden from consciousness and experienced as a bewildering array of symptoms that appear to have no obvious cause. To complicate matters, these symptoms may be emotional, psychological or physical. Jung viewed symptoms not as problems to be fixed, but as signposts pointing to the need for change. I work on the basis that our minds and bodies have a natural drive towards healing.
Jungian psychotherapy, sometimes known as depth psychology, is a form of deep reflection. It isn't problem centred but it does help to resolve deep rooted problems. The things that affect our waking life may be hidden from consciousness and experienced as a bewildering array of symptoms that appear to have no obvious cause. To complicate matters, these symptoms may be emotional, psychological or physical. Jung viewed symptoms not as problems to be fixed, but as signposts pointing to the need for change. I work on the basis that our minds and bodies have a natural drive towards healing.
I am an experienced BACP Accredited and Registered Integrative Psychotherapist offering counselling and psychotherapy to individuals, couples and adolescents in both short- and long-term psychotherapy. I am able to tailor my approach using a variety of techniques drawn from Relational, Person Centred, CBT, Mindfulness based CBT, Existential Psychotherapy and Transactional Analysis therapies. This enables me to work in a very collaborative way with my clients to ensure that I am continuously using an approach that feels right for them.
I am an experienced BACP Accredited and Registered Integrative Psychotherapist offering counselling and psychotherapy to individuals, couples and adolescents in both short- and long-term psychotherapy. I am able to tailor my approach using a variety of techniques drawn from Relational, Person Centred, CBT, Mindfulness based CBT, Existential Psychotherapy and Transactional Analysis therapies. This enables me to work in a very collaborative way with my clients to ensure that I am continuously using an approach that feels right for them.
Life can present us with many challenges. Sometimes, the thought of facing our difficulties alone can be overwhelming, but it may be hard to know where to turn for support. My aim as an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist is to work collaboratively with you, drawing from a wide range of resources and therapeutic disciplines, to find the approach that feels right for you. Working together in this tailored way, we will be able to recognise your issues, identify your goals, and explore ways in which you may start moving towards a happier, peaceful and more fulfilled way of living.
Life can present us with many challenges. Sometimes, the thought of facing our difficulties alone can be overwhelming, but it may be hard to know where to turn for support. My aim as an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist is to work collaboratively with you, drawing from a wide range of resources and therapeutic disciplines, to find the approach that feels right for you. Working together in this tailored way, we will be able to recognise your issues, identify your goals, and explore ways in which you may start moving towards a happier, peaceful and more fulfilled way of living.
We’re naturally resilient, but it’s very hard to see ourselves sometimes when we’re stuck. Having another person to bounce things off of is freeing- it’s healing. So what does therapy look like? It’s usually a process of being heard, seen and cared about. My role is in helping you tap into your own inner resources to find the answers that are right for you. I am a qualified Therapeutic Counsellor offering long and short-term work with adults. Counselling is a place where you can speak freely; you will also find humour, compassion and acceptance.
We’re naturally resilient, but it’s very hard to see ourselves sometimes when we’re stuck. Having another person to bounce things off of is freeing- it’s healing. So what does therapy look like? It’s usually a process of being heard, seen and cared about. My role is in helping you tap into your own inner resources to find the answers that are right for you. I am a qualified Therapeutic Counsellor offering long and short-term work with adults. Counselling is a place where you can speak freely; you will also find humour, compassion and acceptance.
Are you struggling with issues related to addiction, anxiety or depression ? Finding it hard to cope with major life changes? There comes a time when help is needed from a certified professional to deal with life’s challenges. I’m a qualified counsellor working in the Bishop Stortford area, and I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. Contact me using the email form, calling or messaging. If leaving a voicemail you do not need to leave a detailed message – just your name, contact details and an idea of your interest in counselling. If you would like me to call you, let me know what times work.
Are you struggling with issues related to addiction, anxiety or depression ? Finding it hard to cope with major life changes? There comes a time when help is needed from a certified professional to deal with life’s challenges. I’m a qualified counsellor working in the Bishop Stortford area, and I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. Contact me using the email form, calling or messaging. If leaving a voicemail you do not need to leave a detailed message – just your name, contact details and an idea of your interest in counselling. If you would like me to call you, let me know what times work.
Counselling is based on establishing a safe, trusting and non judgemental therapeutic relationship offering a regular time and place to be listened to, heard and understood and an opportunity to explore emotional difficulties. It is a way to facilitate choice, enable change, reduce confusion and discover ways of living more resourcefully, developing personal awareness and increasing self confidence. Counselling gives an opportunity to speak freely and confidentially about personal concerns, these may be work issues, stress and anxiety personal relationships, bereavement, separation, divorce, redundancy confusion or life changes.
Counselling is based on establishing a safe, trusting and non judgemental therapeutic relationship offering a regular time and place to be listened to, heard and understood and an opportunity to explore emotional difficulties. It is a way to facilitate choice, enable change, reduce confusion and discover ways of living more resourcefully, developing personal awareness and increasing self confidence. Counselling gives an opportunity to speak freely and confidentially about personal concerns, these may be work issues, stress and anxiety personal relationships, bereavement, separation, divorce, redundancy confusion or life changes.
People seek counselling for many different reasons. You may be facing a crisis such as a relationship problem, bereavement or other major life change or you may be feeling anxious and lonely. You could be depressed and not really know why or maybe you are having trouble coping with a past experience. Making a positive difference to the lives of others is important to me. I am caring and compassionate and provide a safe, non-judgemental space to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours so you may gain increased awareness, explore your options and find new ways to cope.
People seek counselling for many different reasons. You may be facing a crisis such as a relationship problem, bereavement or other major life change or you may be feeling anxious and lonely. You could be depressed and not really know why or maybe you are having trouble coping with a past experience. Making a positive difference to the lives of others is important to me. I am caring and compassionate and provide a safe, non-judgemental space to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours so you may gain increased awareness, explore your options and find new ways to cope.
Fay Elizabeth Parkes
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bishop's Stortford CM23
I am an experienced and qualified therapist/counsellor who knows from my own journey into therapy how initially daunting yet hugely beneficial it can be. Therefore, I meet each client with empathy, understanding and genuineness to help you to face the challenges of life. Firstly, you can expect a warm and friendly approach where you will be heard and find relational support. I will seek to understand what you would like to gain from counselling and we will work together to find the best way of achieving that. Together we will embark on a journey towards healing, growth and positive change, focusing on your needs and challenges.
I am an experienced and qualified therapist/counsellor who knows from my own journey into therapy how initially daunting yet hugely beneficial it can be. Therefore, I meet each client with empathy, understanding and genuineness to help you to face the challenges of life. Firstly, you can expect a warm and friendly approach where you will be heard and find relational support. I will seek to understand what you would like to gain from counselling and we will work together to find the best way of achieving that. Together we will embark on a journey towards healing, growth and positive change, focusing on your needs and challenges.
