Narrative Counselling in Farnham

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Madeleine Tebbet
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Farnham GU9
As a Clinical Psychologist I offer treatment for a range of presenting difficulties including anxiety, depression and trauma. I specialise in working with parents, parents-to-be and those trying to conceive. I also have further training and experience in working with conception and pregnancy after loss. I work closely with my clients to build a true understanding of their story and what has brought them to therapy. This enables me to develop individualised treatment plans grounded in the evidence base.
As a Clinical Psychologist I offer treatment for a range of presenting difficulties including anxiety, depression and trauma. I specialise in working with parents, parents-to-be and those trying to conceive. I also have further training and experience in working with conception and pregnancy after loss. I work closely with my clients to build a true understanding of their story and what has brought them to therapy. This enables me to develop individualised treatment plans grounded in the evidence base.
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Tim Shore
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Farnham GU9
Hi there, I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist, trained to understand the different ways in which psychological distress can present itself and impact upon people’s lives. The breadth of my training and clinical experience enables me to draw upon different therapeutic approaches, thus allowing for a flexible approach, tailored to a person's needs and own set of circumstances. I will aim to help you better understand the underlying causes of your difficulties, supporting you along the way to make meaningful changes in the way you approach difficult situations in your work, with your partner or family, and in your social life.
Hi there, I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist, trained to understand the different ways in which psychological distress can present itself and impact upon people’s lives. The breadth of my training and clinical experience enables me to draw upon different therapeutic approaches, thus allowing for a flexible approach, tailored to a person's needs and own set of circumstances. I will aim to help you better understand the underlying causes of your difficulties, supporting you along the way to make meaningful changes in the way you approach difficult situations in your work, with your partner or family, and in your social life.
01793 540478 View 01793 540478
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Julia Haygreen
Psychotherapist, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified Verified
Farnham GU10  (Online Only)
Experienced and personalised Counselling, Psychotherapy and Supervision in Surrey, London, online, nationwide and international. Relational, integrative, person-centred and psychodynamic counselling and supervision. I am an experienced professional with a passion for helping people and a proven track record of delivering results. By deciding to make positive changes in your life and having the courage to seek support, you've taken a significant first step. I can help you navigate through difficult life experiences, move forward, and lead a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life.
Experienced and personalised Counselling, Psychotherapy and Supervision in Surrey, London, online, nationwide and international. Relational, integrative, person-centred and psychodynamic counselling and supervision. I am an experienced professional with a passion for helping people and a proven track record of delivering results. By deciding to make positive changes in your life and having the courage to seek support, you've taken a significant first step. I can help you navigate through difficult life experiences, move forward, and lead a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life.
01483 930133 View 01483 930133
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Josephine Jacobs
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Farnham GU10
Would you like to talk about what goes on in your life and in your head? Want to be sure that you will not be judged and that you feel safe whilst exploring your thoughts, feelings and behaviours? Maybe you are wondering which event or events in your life have most affected how you feel. There could be relationships, past, present, and future which play on your mind. Do you want healthier relationships? Do you wonder if the way you feel gets in the way of you getting what you want out of life or living the life you want? You may have feelings you do not understand or believe you have lost yourself and no longer know how you feel.
Would you like to talk about what goes on in your life and in your head? Want to be sure that you will not be judged and that you feel safe whilst exploring your thoughts, feelings and behaviours? Maybe you are wondering which event or events in your life have most affected how you feel. There could be relationships, past, present, and future which play on your mind. Do you want healthier relationships? Do you wonder if the way you feel gets in the way of you getting what you want out of life or living the life you want? You may have feelings you do not understand or believe you have lost yourself and no longer know how you feel.
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John Hugh Patrick O'Connor
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Farnham GU9
Dr John O'Connor is a Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Director of Malone Psychology Services. He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and is an Associate Fellow of The British Psychological Society. Dr O'Connor identifies and treats psychological problems across the entire spectrum with particular expertise in depression, anxiety and trauma. His Doctoral research explored the diagnosis of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and was completed at The Institute of Psychotrauma in London.
Dr John O'Connor is a Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Director of Malone Psychology Services. He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and is an Associate Fellow of The British Psychological Society. Dr O'Connor identifies and treats psychological problems across the entire spectrum with particular expertise in depression, anxiety and trauma. His Doctoral research explored the diagnosis of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and was completed at The Institute of Psychotrauma in London.
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Tricia Slater
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Farnham GU10
Hello and a warm welcome to my profile. I'm Tricia I'm a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor and I'm currently training to be a Couple's Counsellor. I have a particular interest in working with clients who are having problems in their relationships. Do you struggle to set boundaries in your relationships? Are you a people pleaser who avoids conflict at all costs? I help clients get to a place where they can start setting boundaries and expressing their needs in an assertive and effective way. I support clients to explore where their difficulties with conflict come from, and how to manage difficult conversations and situations.
Hello and a warm welcome to my profile. I'm Tricia I'm a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor and I'm currently training to be a Couple's Counsellor. I have a particular interest in working with clients who are having problems in their relationships. Do you struggle to set boundaries in your relationships? Are you a people pleaser who avoids conflict at all costs? I help clients get to a place where they can start setting boundaries and expressing their needs in an assertive and effective way. I support clients to explore where their difficulties with conflict come from, and how to manage difficult conversations and situations.
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Paula Fortier
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Farnham GU10
Waitlist for new clients
Few of us live through life without suffering and pain - small daily traumas, griefs from relationships/loss, news, social media, work - which left unattended or gone unnoticed can cause us to turn away from ourselves, others, mother earth . In doing so, while we are protecting ourselves in the moment, we can wind up feeling isolated, alone, unsafe & unsure of what lies ahead -what is the next step for us to take. Global concerns, environmental crisis, & daily life can move us away from ourselves. Counselling offers ways to learn to develop our true belonging, awareness, restoring our voice to live in our true authentic selves.
Few of us live through life without suffering and pain - small daily traumas, griefs from relationships/loss, news, social media, work - which left unattended or gone unnoticed can cause us to turn away from ourselves, others, mother earth . In doing so, while we are protecting ourselves in the moment, we can wind up feeling isolated, alone, unsafe & unsure of what lies ahead -what is the next step for us to take. Global concerns, environmental crisis, & daily life can move us away from ourselves. Counselling offers ways to learn to develop our true belonging, awareness, restoring our voice to live in our true authentic selves.
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Jade Redfern
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Farnham GU10
Hi, I'm Jade an experienced Clinical Psychologist offering in-person and online video therapy to adults and young people. Do you sometimes feel alone, like no one understands you? Have you had difficult life events, such as divorce, bullying, abuse, accidents or losses? Do you feel guilty, angry or sad but not always knowing why? Do you avoid certain people or places to feel less afraid or overwhelmed? I will help you to process and learn ways to manage difficult feelings, discover your values and become unstuck from negative or self-critical thoughts that hold you back. Together we will help you build the life you want and deserve.
Hi, I'm Jade an experienced Clinical Psychologist offering in-person and online video therapy to adults and young people. Do you sometimes feel alone, like no one understands you? Have you had difficult life events, such as divorce, bullying, abuse, accidents or losses? Do you feel guilty, angry or sad but not always knowing why? Do you avoid certain people or places to feel less afraid or overwhelmed? I will help you to process and learn ways to manage difficult feelings, discover your values and become unstuck from negative or self-critical thoughts that hold you back. Together we will help you build the life you want and deserve.
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Amber Johnston
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Guildford GU1
Hi there! I am Amber, the Director of Healthy Mind Psychology. We aim to be a different type of practice. Our focus includes work with those people trying to cope with all the stresses and strains of unprecedented times upon us. But many struggle with issues outside of the normal narrative of mental health, or physical health too. Our practice aims to explain the stress response (whether that be from overdue bills, a critical family system, a harsh workplace, current or previous traumas, or a host of other things!) and the science behind how the mind/body interact to create physical symptoms, emotional distress, or bad habits!
Hi there! I am Amber, the Director of Healthy Mind Psychology. We aim to be a different type of practice. Our focus includes work with those people trying to cope with all the stresses and strains of unprecedented times upon us. But many struggle with issues outside of the normal narrative of mental health, or physical health too. Our practice aims to explain the stress response (whether that be from overdue bills, a critical family system, a harsh workplace, current or previous traumas, or a host of other things!) and the science behind how the mind/body interact to create physical symptoms, emotional distress, or bad habits!
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Candice Collins
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Alton GU34
Specific experience: Couples in Conflict: Affairs, Jealousy and Betrayal - Bereavement, Grief and Loss - Emotionally-focused Couple Therapy - Shame and Vulnerability - Asperger Syndrome/autism and Relationships - Lifting effects of Trauma - LGBTQ and Awareness - Monogamy and Non-monogamy - Anger Management and Relationships - Narrative Therapy - Mindfulness.
I specialise in working with couples and individuals, and regularly work with clients in areas including: communication, affairs and infidelity, blended families, bereavement (loss and grief), embedded trauma, depression and anxiety. In my practice, I endeavour to work with clients in an empathic, collaborative and non-judgemental way. My integrated approach uses systemic theory (including exploring your thought processes and present situation) and psychodynamic theory (historical exploration linking to unconscious thoughts and behaviour). I also apply aspects of emotionally-focused therapy (EFT); and trauma focused therapies.
Specific experience: Couples in Conflict: Affairs, Jealousy and Betrayal - Bereavement, Grief and Loss - Emotionally-focused Couple Therapy - Shame and Vulnerability - Asperger Syndrome/autism and Relationships - Lifting effects of Trauma - LGBTQ and Awareness - Monogamy and Non-monogamy - Anger Management and Relationships - Narrative Therapy - Mindfulness.
I specialise in working with couples and individuals, and regularly work with clients in areas including: communication, affairs and infidelity, blended families, bereavement (loss and grief), embedded trauma, depression and anxiety. In my practice, I endeavour to work with clients in an empathic, collaborative and non-judgemental way. My integrated approach uses systemic theory (including exploring your thought processes and present situation) and psychodynamic theory (historical exploration linking to unconscious thoughts and behaviour). I also apply aspects of emotionally-focused therapy (EFT); and trauma focused therapies.
023 8202 8098 View 023 8202 8098
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Evelyn Gaunt
Verified Verified
Guildford GU3
I provide a safe space for Talking Therapy and EMDR Therapy sessions. EMDR Therapy can be helpful for PTSD and Trauma, whether a one off incident or chronic trauma such as childhood abuse or neglect and many other mental health presentations, such as body dysmorphia, grief, self-esteem, chronic pain, anxiety, sexual assault, childhood neglect, domestic abuse and more. Many of these presentations can leave you feeling isolated, frustrated and helpless, by processing these via bilateral stimulation to a resolution, life can become more manageable and less triggering, allowing you to achieve your goals.
I provide a safe space for Talking Therapy and EMDR Therapy sessions. EMDR Therapy can be helpful for PTSD and Trauma, whether a one off incident or chronic trauma such as childhood abuse or neglect and many other mental health presentations, such as body dysmorphia, grief, self-esteem, chronic pain, anxiety, sexual assault, childhood neglect, domestic abuse and more. Many of these presentations can leave you feeling isolated, frustrated and helpless, by processing these via bilateral stimulation to a resolution, life can become more manageable and less triggering, allowing you to achieve your goals.
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Photo of Nidhish Parikh, MBACP, Counsellor
Nidhish Parikh
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aldershot GU11
Individual & Couples counselling. Please call or email for a free introductory session, to discuss your needs, my practice and how we may work. I'm a BACP registered Integrative Counsellor supporting adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, low-mood, low confidence or self-esteem, anger issues, panic attacks, relationships, racism, LGBTQ+, work, family and school life difficulties. Life happens, at times not in a good way. We wear a public face concealing a very personal struggle. I offer the needed personal space to express those deep innermost feelings without doubt or judgement.
Individual & Couples counselling. Please call or email for a free introductory session, to discuss your needs, my practice and how we may work. I'm a BACP registered Integrative Counsellor supporting adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, low-mood, low confidence or self-esteem, anger issues, panic attacks, relationships, racism, LGBTQ+, work, family and school life difficulties. Life happens, at times not in a good way. We wear a public face concealing a very personal struggle. I offer the needed personal space to express those deep innermost feelings without doubt or judgement.
01276 535698 View 01276 535698
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Helen Dicketts
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Woking GU22
I have worked with clients through Relate since 1995, first of all only with couples and adult individuals and then since 2013 with Young People aged 10 to 18 through a contract with CAHMS. The couple work has included working with divorce and separation, affairs, extended family issues, parenting, illness, work pressures, communication issues and sexual problems. Clients might start with a clear agenda or we might spend some time establishing the focus of the therapy as it develops. Amongst other things, the work through CAMHS has covered anxiety, suicidal ideation, family issues, sexuality and transgender issues.
I have worked with clients through Relate since 1995, first of all only with couples and adult individuals and then since 2013 with Young People aged 10 to 18 through a contract with CAHMS. The couple work has included working with divorce and separation, affairs, extended family issues, parenting, illness, work pressures, communication issues and sexual problems. Clients might start with a clear agenda or we might spend some time establishing the focus of the therapy as it develops. Amongst other things, the work through CAMHS has covered anxiety, suicidal ideation, family issues, sexuality and transgender issues.
01483 802347 View 01483 802347
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Promis Clinics
Verified Verified
Guildford GU1
We offer intensive residential treatment with 24-hour nursing and medical care alongside psychological, psychotherapeutic and psychiatric services all within a caring and stylish homely environment.
We offer intensive residential treatment with 24-hour nursing and medical care alongside psychological, psychotherapeutic and psychiatric services all within a caring and stylish homely environment.
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Dr Li-Faye Lim
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Guildford GU1
Do you keep coming back to the same problem, and struggle to get yourself out? Have you tried lots of different things and feel it’s time to reach out for professional help? Perhaps life has thrown challenge after challenge at you, and you are reaching your limit. Perhaps there has always been a problem you’ve suppressed, and you now feel it’s time to get help for it. Or you would like some time and space to explore your past. You could be seeking help for yourself, or it could be for a loved one or a child - they need help and you also want to know how to help them.
Do you keep coming back to the same problem, and struggle to get yourself out? Have you tried lots of different things and feel it’s time to reach out for professional help? Perhaps life has thrown challenge after challenge at you, and you are reaching your limit. Perhaps there has always been a problem you’ve suppressed, and you now feel it’s time to get help for it. Or you would like some time and space to explore your past. You could be seeking help for yourself, or it could be for a loved one or a child - they need help and you also want to know how to help them.
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Jenny Perkel
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Guildford GU1
I have been practising as a clinical psychologist for 28 years. I offer online psychotherapy (with occasional face-to-face appointments) to anyone struggling with their lives in different ways. Problems might include depression, stress, anxiety, panic attacks, medical conditions, disabilities, trauma of all kinds, relationship difficulties, sleep disturbances, eating disorders, neurodiversity (including ADHD and ASD), emotional dysregulation, low self-esteem, and problems associated with infancy, childhood, adolescence and pregnancy.
I have been practising as a clinical psychologist for 28 years. I offer online psychotherapy (with occasional face-to-face appointments) to anyone struggling with their lives in different ways. Problems might include depression, stress, anxiety, panic attacks, medical conditions, disabilities, trauma of all kinds, relationship difficulties, sleep disturbances, eating disorders, neurodiversity (including ADHD and ASD), emotional dysregulation, low self-esteem, and problems associated with infancy, childhood, adolescence and pregnancy.
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Sarah French
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Guildford GU1  (Online Only)
My name is Sarah and I have over 20 years experience working as a Psychotherapist in the NHS and in private practice. I specialise in CBT, ACT, Compassion focused approaches and in EMDR. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), includes a range of talking therapies, all based on the idea that thoughts, feelings, what we do, and how our bodies feel, are all connected. If we change one of these we can alter all the others. When we’re low or upset, we often fall into patterns of thinking and responding which can worsen how we feel. CBT works to help us notice thinking styles or unhelpful things that we do so we can live better.
My name is Sarah and I have over 20 years experience working as a Psychotherapist in the NHS and in private practice. I specialise in CBT, ACT, Compassion focused approaches and in EMDR. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), includes a range of talking therapies, all based on the idea that thoughts, feelings, what we do, and how our bodies feel, are all connected. If we change one of these we can alter all the others. When we’re low or upset, we often fall into patterns of thinking and responding which can worsen how we feel. CBT works to help us notice thinking styles or unhelpful things that we do so we can live better.
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Sharon Reynolds
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Haslemere GU27  (Online Only)
Hello, how can I help? My expertise is in couple’s and relational difficulties, I specialise in psychosexual therapy. This form of therapy is designed to help partners reconnect via improved sexual and relational communication. These are areas that can become fraught, tense and stuck seemingly impossible to find a way forward. I can help. I usually offer some individual sessions followed by joint ones to really learn about how things are for you both. Please know you will not be asked to do anything other than talk in the therapeutic sessions but there will be homework for you both.
Hello, how can I help? My expertise is in couple’s and relational difficulties, I specialise in psychosexual therapy. This form of therapy is designed to help partners reconnect via improved sexual and relational communication. These are areas that can become fraught, tense and stuck seemingly impossible to find a way forward. I can help. I usually offer some individual sessions followed by joint ones to really learn about how things are for you both. Please know you will not be asked to do anything other than talk in the therapeutic sessions but there will be homework for you both.
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Inclusion Psychologists Limited
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
Guildford GU2  (Online Only)
We are Black Psychologists, Diversity & Inclusion Consultants offering assessments, therapy & coaching services. We are a multidisciplinary team offering counselling, neurodiversity counselling & family therapy. We work with clients from backgrounds, from all over the world & those seeking therapy responsive to their ethnic and cultural needs. We are antiracism experts providing training and assessments in EDI using our Six Stages Conceptual Framework on challenging discriminations & Racism. Providing bespoke training in the areas of diversity and inclusion including special educational needs. Expert witness and negligence claims.
We are Black Psychologists, Diversity & Inclusion Consultants offering assessments, therapy & coaching services. We are a multidisciplinary team offering counselling, neurodiversity counselling & family therapy. We work with clients from backgrounds, from all over the world & those seeking therapy responsive to their ethnic and cultural needs. We are antiracism experts providing training and assessments in EDI using our Six Stages Conceptual Framework on challenging discriminations & Racism. Providing bespoke training in the areas of diversity and inclusion including special educational needs. Expert witness and negligence claims.
07401 284697 View 07401 284697
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Naomi Page
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Farnborough GU14
I work with clients with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, mood swings, phobias, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive behaviour, difficulties in social situations, anger management issues, stress, bereavement, postnatal depression, relationship issues and family problems. Many of my clients come with a question about life - a feeling of stuckness, lack of purpose, longing for things to be different or a struggle to adjust, lack of purpose, longing for things to be different or a struggle to adjust to life changes. I provide individual therapy in my private practice to support people with these difficulties.
I work with clients with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, mood swings, phobias, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive behaviour, difficulties in social situations, anger management issues, stress, bereavement, postnatal depression, relationship issues and family problems. Many of my clients come with a question about life - a feeling of stuckness, lack of purpose, longing for things to be different or a struggle to adjust, lack of purpose, longing for things to be different or a struggle to adjust to life changes. I provide individual therapy in my private practice to support people with these difficulties.
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Narrative Counsellors

Is narrative therapy evidence-based?

Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.

How long does narrative therapy last?

Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.

Does narrative therapy work?

Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds — perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.

What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?

Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.