Depression Counselling in Colchester
![Photo of Rachel Phillippo-Green, MA, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ed89ca8a-1000-4962-99dc-14baf743afa3/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hello, and welcome. As an experienced psychodynamic counsellor, I specialise in working with children and young people between the ages of 10-25. For children and young people, it can often be difficult to understand or express their emotions. This can lead to overwhelming, confusing or stuck feelings, perhaps resulting in low self-esteem and struggles with relationships with others, and themselves. Counselling and creative therapy offers a safe and supportive space to explore emotions, and develop an understanding of their thought patterns whilst building communication skills and emotional resilience.
Hello, and welcome. As an experienced psychodynamic counsellor, I specialise in working with children and young people between the ages of 10-25. For children and young people, it can often be difficult to understand or express their emotions. This can lead to overwhelming, confusing or stuck feelings, perhaps resulting in low self-esteem and struggles with relationships with others, and themselves. Counselling and creative therapy offers a safe and supportive space to explore emotions, and develop an understanding of their thought patterns whilst building communication skills and emotional resilience.
![Photo of Jo Bates, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f449bbf2-5b05-4be6-94c8-5e194190bda9/3/320x400.jpeg)
I am a qualified, integrative counsellor and registered member of the BACP. My training enables me to work using a number of approaches so that I can tailor your sessions to meet your individual needs. We are all different, have different backgrounds, lives and experiences that have shaped us into who we are and how we see the world, so it’s really important that your counselling sessions are shaped around your individual needs and tailored to be most beneficial to you.
I am a qualified, integrative counsellor and registered member of the BACP. My training enables me to work using a number of approaches so that I can tailor your sessions to meet your individual needs. We are all different, have different backgrounds, lives and experiences that have shaped us into who we are and how we see the world, so it’s really important that your counselling sessions are shaped around your individual needs and tailored to be most beneficial to you.
![Photo of Adam Coombes, MBACP Accred, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e2322679-2a4c-4ff1-9480-9f3962f1d241/2/320x400.jpeg)
My role to you is simple - to sit alongside you and help you find comfort, understanding & a new direction with what you have experienced or are going through. I will bring my knowledge, skills and approach to the sessions, you will bring your issues, some courage and desired outcomes. Together, we will unpick the matters you bring at different levels to reach the outcomes to them that you seek (and deserve!). There are always reasons and moments that lead us to be like we are-my role as a therapist to you is to enable you to be how you want to be & bring comfort when life is rough with you in the form of compassion & understanding
My role to you is simple - to sit alongside you and help you find comfort, understanding & a new direction with what you have experienced or are going through. I will bring my knowledge, skills and approach to the sessions, you will bring your issues, some courage and desired outcomes. Together, we will unpick the matters you bring at different levels to reach the outcomes to them that you seek (and deserve!). There are always reasons and moments that lead us to be like we are-my role as a therapist to you is to enable you to be how you want to be & bring comfort when life is rough with you in the form of compassion & understanding
![Photo of Maureen Pettican, MSc, MNCPS Acc., Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/00b6e1db-e875-4c87-a47e-53984a31a303/1/320x400.jpeg)
Maureen Pettican
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Colchester CO1
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, thank you for stopping on my page. As you search through these listings, I am sure you are trying to find out what brought you here and what kind of support you need. You have taken the first step :) The next step is to take a deep breath and trust yourself to move towards making that first enquiry. It can feel daunting, but I promise it is not as bad as it may seem. If you are looking for a therapist who will listen, understand and walk with you through a difficult time, you have found me. If you need to feel you can trust, share, cry and talk, I will listen and I will help you find your next steps. I encourage you to call.
Hi, thank you for stopping on my page. As you search through these listings, I am sure you are trying to find out what brought you here and what kind of support you need. You have taken the first step :) The next step is to take a deep breath and trust yourself to move towards making that first enquiry. It can feel daunting, but I promise it is not as bad as it may seem. If you are looking for a therapist who will listen, understand and walk with you through a difficult time, you have found me. If you need to feel you can trust, share, cry and talk, I will listen and I will help you find your next steps. I encourage you to call.
![Photo of Emioritse Boboe, MBACP Accred, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/27c979d4-1807-4748-9ad7-f669a3053e4c/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hello, and welcome! I’m Emi, a dedicated and compassionate counsellor with a BA (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling. My approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and a genuine desire to support you through life's challenges. I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and change, and I am here to help you navigate the complexities of life with the tools and support you need. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, confusing, and even frightening. We all face difficulties that can leave us feeling misunderstood and burdened by problems that seem to multiply.
Hello, and welcome! I’m Emi, a dedicated and compassionate counsellor with a BA (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling. My approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and a genuine desire to support you through life's challenges. I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and change, and I am here to help you navigate the complexities of life with the tools and support you need. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, confusing, and even frightening. We all face difficulties that can leave us feeling misunderstood and burdened by problems that seem to multiply.
![Photo of Tina E Powell, MSc, MBACP Accred, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4db4b1ef-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
We are all able to agree that our physical health is variable, but it may be much harder to admit that our psychological health is in constant flux. All too often, we find ourselves buying into the idea of the "stiff upper lip": that "mental health issues" affect only other people - and "weak people", at that! It can be very daunting, therefore, to recognise that we need help and then to take steps to find a professional who will help things improve. I understand those concerns, because I've been there: and I also have experience of the positive effects of psychotherapy - from both sides of the consulting-room!
We are all able to agree that our physical health is variable, but it may be much harder to admit that our psychological health is in constant flux. All too often, we find ourselves buying into the idea of the "stiff upper lip": that "mental health issues" affect only other people - and "weak people", at that! It can be very daunting, therefore, to recognise that we need help and then to take steps to find a professional who will help things improve. I understand those concerns, because I've been there: and I also have experience of the positive effects of psychotherapy - from both sides of the consulting-room!
![Photo of Taner Paul Hassan, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d3e04ebd-5292-4ce9-a1cd-c2c2f00dd3ae/2/320x400.jpeg)
Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist. I work with Couples, Adults, Teenagers, Professional Athletes & People in the public eye. Assisting in many presenting issues. Specialist Area of Expertise: Sex & Porn Addiction, Substance Misuse & Alcohol, Addiction. It is important that whoever you seek help from you give yourself the chance to work through your issues and become your own scientist. I will never tell you what to do but help guide you and explore your issues together to help you achieve your goals.
Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist. I work with Couples, Adults, Teenagers, Professional Athletes & People in the public eye. Assisting in many presenting issues. Specialist Area of Expertise: Sex & Porn Addiction, Substance Misuse & Alcohol, Addiction. It is important that whoever you seek help from you give yourself the chance to work through your issues and become your own scientist. I will never tell you what to do but help guide you and explore your issues together to help you achieve your goals.
![Photo of Louise Willis - Cherry Tree CPS, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/47a20c6a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
At some points in our lives, we can struggle with overwhelming feelings which can sometimes be especially hard to cope with. Confronting these feelings and seeking therapy can feel like a huge step to take, but is the start of recovery. I am here to give you the space and time to unburden, and work through any issues at your own pace in a safe, comfortable, confidential and non-judgemental space.
At some points in our lives, we can struggle with overwhelming feelings which can sometimes be especially hard to cope with. Confronting these feelings and seeking therapy can feel like a huge step to take, but is the start of recovery. I am here to give you the space and time to unburden, and work through any issues at your own pace in a safe, comfortable, confidential and non-judgemental space.
![Photo of Mark John Penfold, DCounsPsych, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4eebf043-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hi, I'm Mark a counsellor who specialises in working with couples who have disconnected and wish to rediscover their emotional bond through better forms of empathic communication and achieve healthy confrontation to help de-escalate cycles of conflict where they are blaming, attacking and withdrawing from one another. My aim is work with them to reach a place where they once again feel like a team who can resolve things in a healthy way. Other issues covered include discovering each other's love language and rebuilding trust. I provide online counselling using Zoom, Skype or WhatsApp and phone counselling.
Hi, I'm Mark a counsellor who specialises in working with couples who have disconnected and wish to rediscover their emotional bond through better forms of empathic communication and achieve healthy confrontation to help de-escalate cycles of conflict where they are blaming, attacking and withdrawing from one another. My aim is work with them to reach a place where they once again feel like a team who can resolve things in a healthy way. Other issues covered include discovering each other's love language and rebuilding trust. I provide online counselling using Zoom, Skype or WhatsApp and phone counselling.
![Photo of Ian West - Ian West (Accred) Counsellor and Supervisor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e3a9e978-1eec-4181-81e0-6aa862976429/2/320x400.jpeg)
Ian West (Accred) Counsellor and Supervisor
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Colchester CO1
I am an Accredited MBACP Registered Humanistic Integrative Counsellor & Counselling Supervisor with over 10 years of experience in working with individuals, and groups of all ages, sexual orientations and cultural backgrounds. I am based both at London Liverpool Street EC2 and Colchester CO1. Dependent on your presenting issues/needs I will draw on cognitive, psychodynamic, attachment, and relational theories and concepts, to provide either short-term-focused counselling/therapy or longer-term in-depth psychotherapy.
I am an Accredited MBACP Registered Humanistic Integrative Counsellor & Counselling Supervisor with over 10 years of experience in working with individuals, and groups of all ages, sexual orientations and cultural backgrounds. I am based both at London Liverpool Street EC2 and Colchester CO1. Dependent on your presenting issues/needs I will draw on cognitive, psychodynamic, attachment, and relational theories and concepts, to provide either short-term-focused counselling/therapy or longer-term in-depth psychotherapy.
![Photo of Luke Kayne, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d698534a-d64c-44c4-9073-00e04b0524eb/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hello. I’m Luke and as a therapist, I fully believe that change is possible. I am a contemporary therapist, who keeps up to date with modern techniques. Whatever your notion or experience of therapy may be, I promise that you will be working with a human being, who has human experiences. Life can be lonely, frustrating and unpredictable. It can often chew us up and spit us out. We all have our unique ways of experiencing the world around us; but being heard and understood are two of our most basic needs.
Hello. I’m Luke and as a therapist, I fully believe that change is possible. I am a contemporary therapist, who keeps up to date with modern techniques. Whatever your notion or experience of therapy may be, I promise that you will be working with a human being, who has human experiences. Life can be lonely, frustrating and unpredictable. It can often chew us up and spit us out. We all have our unique ways of experiencing the world around us; but being heard and understood are two of our most basic needs.
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Hallo I’m Jacquie, If you are feeling a bit ‘stuck’ or struggling to see a way forward, why not come and talk to me? I offer a safe, non judgemental, supportive and effective service where we can work Collaboratively to achieve the best outcome for you. The way I work can best be described by using a driving metaphor; I am the Sat Nav - I can help and advise you on the best route to take, help you negotiate problems and be with you throughout your journey, eventually arriving at where you wish to be. You, however, are the one doing the driving. We can work brilliantly together to make change a reality.
Hallo I’m Jacquie, If you are feeling a bit ‘stuck’ or struggling to see a way forward, why not come and talk to me? I offer a safe, non judgemental, supportive and effective service where we can work Collaboratively to achieve the best outcome for you. The way I work can best be described by using a driving metaphor; I am the Sat Nav - I can help and advise you on the best route to take, help you negotiate problems and be with you throughout your journey, eventually arriving at where you wish to be. You, however, are the one doing the driving. We can work brilliantly together to make change a reality.
![Photo of Kirsten Toyne-Anxiety Counsellor, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3d020d10-ffb5-463f-92b1-cbc46822a4f1/2/320x400.jpeg)
Anxiety and stress rob us of our confidence and make life feel too much. You may find yourself struggling or feeling inadequate. You might blame yourself for not coping as well as you think you should. Maybe you doubt yourself or tend to expect the worst. Life might feel hard to enjoy or have lost its pleasure. These are are all un-talked about side effects of anxiety and stress. Prolonged anxiety or stress takes its toll on us both physically and emotionally. We might suffer from: worry, panic, poor sleep, tiredness, muscle tension, trouble concentrating and feel unable to relax.
Anxiety and stress rob us of our confidence and make life feel too much. You may find yourself struggling or feeling inadequate. You might blame yourself for not coping as well as you think you should. Maybe you doubt yourself or tend to expect the worst. Life might feel hard to enjoy or have lost its pleasure. These are are all un-talked about side effects of anxiety and stress. Prolonged anxiety or stress takes its toll on us both physically and emotionally. We might suffer from: worry, panic, poor sleep, tiredness, muscle tension, trouble concentrating and feel unable to relax.
![Photo of Laura J Lee, PNCPS Acc., Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/222ad90b-b424-42bf-a59a-9e1800c5bd0b/3/320x400.jpeg)
I specialise in working with clients facing Stress and Anxiety in their lives. Life can be unpredictable and overwhelming. Anxiety is actually an entirely natural and healthy response to feeling threatened or in danger, a mechanism designed to keep us safe. However, problems can arise when our anxiety response becomes ‘unhealthy’, in some cases it can begin to negatively impact our lives and this is when we may require additional support.
I specialise in working with clients facing Stress and Anxiety in their lives. Life can be unpredictable and overwhelming. Anxiety is actually an entirely natural and healthy response to feeling threatened or in danger, a mechanism designed to keep us safe. However, problems can arise when our anxiety response becomes ‘unhealthy’, in some cases it can begin to negatively impact our lives and this is when we may require additional support.
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To see more please visit my website at- www.securebasetherapy.com
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When people ask (if they do ask) "How are you?" Do you reply "Oh I'm fine, all good" or "Yeah, not too great actually" But what your voice inside actually wants to say is "If only they knew!", "Did they even hear what I just said" or "I don't know how to admit that I'm not ok, I have to keep it together!" Life can be beautiful and amazing and at other times it can pull the rug right from under your feet, with completely no warning. Presenting us with situations that trigger overwhelming anxiety, sadness, anger and sometimes a feeling of pure desperation. Where you've never felt more disconnected with yourself and others.
When people ask (if they do ask) "How are you?" Do you reply "Oh I'm fine, all good" or "Yeah, not too great actually" But what your voice inside actually wants to say is "If only they knew!", "Did they even hear what I just said" or "I don't know how to admit that I'm not ok, I have to keep it together!" Life can be beautiful and amazing and at other times it can pull the rug right from under your feet, with completely no warning. Presenting us with situations that trigger overwhelming anxiety, sadness, anger and sometimes a feeling of pure desperation. Where you've never felt more disconnected with yourself and others.
![Photo of Samantha Jane Morgan, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/50878be8-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Do you feel overwhelmed, unsafe and lonely? Are you finding elements of your life a struggle and don't know where to turn? Can you no longer see the wood for the trees and have lost direction? Many people lose touch with the person they are supposed to be for many reasons and seek to find their true selves again but may just need a helping hand and support along the way. Counselling can be the first step back to removing the barriers which have kept you lost and help you back on the path you were intended to follow.
Do you feel overwhelmed, unsafe and lonely? Are you finding elements of your life a struggle and don't know where to turn? Can you no longer see the wood for the trees and have lost direction? Many people lose touch with the person they are supposed to be for many reasons and seek to find their true selves again but may just need a helping hand and support along the way. Counselling can be the first step back to removing the barriers which have kept you lost and help you back on the path you were intended to follow.
![Photo of David Archard, DCounsPsych, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/48e684dc-51e4-49a6-a9c0-74af1763999f/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hi. I am dedicated to helping people develop a better understanding of their true selves and consequently the way they approach relationships and life events. When life brings uncomfortable and sometimes unbearable emotions, it can be easier to run or hide from them. This may work in the short-term, but is often not a sustainable approach for a happy and healthy life. By working together, we can make sense of your thoughts and feelings, leading to better emotional and mental wellbeing. All ranges of emotions are welcome and can be explored in a safe, supportive, non-judgemental manner, helping you gain insight into your inner world.
Hi. I am dedicated to helping people develop a better understanding of their true selves and consequently the way they approach relationships and life events. When life brings uncomfortable and sometimes unbearable emotions, it can be easier to run or hide from them. This may work in the short-term, but is often not a sustainable approach for a happy and healthy life. By working together, we can make sense of your thoughts and feelings, leading to better emotional and mental wellbeing. All ranges of emotions are welcome and can be explored in a safe, supportive, non-judgemental manner, helping you gain insight into your inner world.
![Photo of Jo Westwood, PNCPS Acc., Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2646a7fe-4379-4d3e-b076-db9dff495c7e/1/320x400.jpeg)
HI, I'm Jo, lots of profiles arent there? Change and choice can be challenging. Making the decision to enter into counselling can be one of the most difficult steps we ever take. Maybe you are managing to function, but struggling to cope? It can really help to talk freely and confidentially with someone whose life and relationships are totally separate from yours. With impartial help and support, to express yourself and review your beliefs and decisions, you will be able to clarify your thoughts and feelings. It can then become easier to make sense of what is happening.
HI, I'm Jo, lots of profiles arent there? Change and choice can be challenging. Making the decision to enter into counselling can be one of the most difficult steps we ever take. Maybe you are managing to function, but struggling to cope? It can really help to talk freely and confidentially with someone whose life and relationships are totally separate from yours. With impartial help and support, to express yourself and review your beliefs and decisions, you will be able to clarify your thoughts and feelings. It can then become easier to make sense of what is happening.
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