Chronic Illness Counselling in Gloucester
I specialize in trauma, PTSD, anger management, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, chronic pain, self-esteem, and sleep issues.
Embarking on healing and growth requires trust and empathy. I provide a safe space for exploration and positive change. My therapy is authentic, collaborative, and non-judgmental. Together, we'll overcome challenges, develop coping skills, and empower you. Your confidentiality and trust are paramount. Let's journey towards resilience and hope.
I specialize in trauma, PTSD, anger management, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, chronic pain, self-esteem, and sleep issues.
Embarking on healing and growth requires trust and empathy. I provide a safe space for exploration and positive change. My therapy is authentic, collaborative, and non-judgmental. Together, we'll overcome challenges, develop coping skills, and empower you. Your confidentiality and trust are paramount. Let's journey towards resilience and hope.
Life is full of challenges, and we can all struggle to cope with the impact of difficult events or circumstances. Therapy can be a useful support in navigating tricky periods and can help people deal with distress in a way that minimises its impact on quality of life. I work with individuals in a collaborative way, using a process of formulation to develop a shared understanding of psychological difficulties. The direction and content of our work will depend on an individual’s personal goals for the future and can range from exploratory work to a more structured approach focusing on the development of self-management skills.
Life is full of challenges, and we can all struggle to cope with the impact of difficult events or circumstances. Therapy can be a useful support in navigating tricky periods and can help people deal with distress in a way that minimises its impact on quality of life. I work with individuals in a collaborative way, using a process of formulation to develop a shared understanding of psychological difficulties. The direction and content of our work will depend on an individual’s personal goals for the future and can range from exploratory work to a more structured approach focusing on the development of self-management skills.
Ashlyn Firkins
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Gloucester GL1 (Online Only)
I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, with almost a decade of experience as an NHS Psychologist. I have a strong belief that people are intrinsically resilient, resourceful & that under the right therapeutic conditions, emotional suffering can be reduced & fulfilling lives, lived out. My intention is to provide a safe, hopeful space for people to explore how they would like to be in the wider world & practical ways to achieve this. I work with a broad range of difficulties, which include anxiety, low mood, trauma, chronic-illnesses, relationship and employment issues.
I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, with almost a decade of experience as an NHS Psychologist. I have a strong belief that people are intrinsically resilient, resourceful & that under the right therapeutic conditions, emotional suffering can be reduced & fulfilling lives, lived out. My intention is to provide a safe, hopeful space for people to explore how they would like to be in the wider world & practical ways to achieve this. I work with a broad range of difficulties, which include anxiety, low mood, trauma, chronic-illnesses, relationship and employment issues.
I work with adult clients who feel they need some help taking care of their psychological well-being. I can help with: Anxiety; social anxiety; health anxiety; stress and "burnout". Low mood and depression. I can work with clients to achieve life transitions and promote compassionate self-care. I have expertise in working with people who have chronic physical health conditions, particularly rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders, chronic pain; fibromyalgia; chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME) and can assist in the management of "long covid". I use Mindfulness and provide a future-focused therapeutic approach.
I work with adult clients who feel they need some help taking care of their psychological well-being. I can help with: Anxiety; social anxiety; health anxiety; stress and "burnout". Low mood and depression. I can work with clients to achieve life transitions and promote compassionate self-care. I have expertise in working with people who have chronic physical health conditions, particularly rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders, chronic pain; fibromyalgia; chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME) and can assist in the management of "long covid". I use Mindfulness and provide a future-focused therapeutic approach.
Do you feel stressed, burned out or overwhelmed? Life can be chaotic and fast-moving and sometimes it can be difficult to take a step back from it all. I aim to offer a service where you can just "be", where you can fully express yourself free of judgment, step away from the chaos for a little while and bring anything to the session which is on your mind. I offer open-ended therapy sessions; I will be here for you as long as you need me to be and I aim to build a relationship with you where you are able to become more confident and feel you are able to become the best version of yourself.
Do you feel stressed, burned out or overwhelmed? Life can be chaotic and fast-moving and sometimes it can be difficult to take a step back from it all. I aim to offer a service where you can just "be", where you can fully express yourself free of judgment, step away from the chaos for a little while and bring anything to the session which is on your mind. I offer open-ended therapy sessions; I will be here for you as long as you need me to be and I aim to build a relationship with you where you are able to become more confident and feel you are able to become the best version of yourself.
Taking the first step to explore your feelings or navigate life’s challenges is a brave decision. As an integrative counsellor based in Gloucester, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for face-to-face, online, or telephone sessions. Life is unpredictable, and having someone neutral and empathetic to talk to can make a significant difference. I am here to support you in making new decisions, choices, and changes to improve how you feel. My experience includes working with anxiety, depression, work-related stress, redundancy, bereavement, and relationship issues.
Taking the first step to explore your feelings or navigate life’s challenges is a brave decision. As an integrative counsellor based in Gloucester, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for face-to-face, online, or telephone sessions. Life is unpredictable, and having someone neutral and empathetic to talk to can make a significant difference. I am here to support you in making new decisions, choices, and changes to improve how you feel. My experience includes working with anxiety, depression, work-related stress, redundancy, bereavement, and relationship issues.
Hello, I'm Camille! As a psychotherapist, my aim is simple: to walk alongside you as you navigate life's twists and turns, empowering you to chart your own course. Starting therapy can be daunting with so many different approaches and qualifications, it can feel like a maze. But together, we'll find the path that feels right for you—one step at a time. No matter where your starting point, in our sessions, you'll find a space where you can be truly yourself. No judgments, just empathy. I'm here to listen, to understand, and to help you make sense of your experiences.
Hello, I'm Camille! As a psychotherapist, my aim is simple: to walk alongside you as you navigate life's twists and turns, empowering you to chart your own course. Starting therapy can be daunting with so many different approaches and qualifications, it can feel like a maze. But together, we'll find the path that feels right for you—one step at a time. No matter where your starting point, in our sessions, you'll find a space where you can be truly yourself. No judgments, just empathy. I'm here to listen, to understand, and to help you make sense of your experiences.
Are you facing challenges in your life that feel overwhelming? Would you like to change how things are, or gain a better understanding of what is going on for you? Perhaps what you are experiencing is due to a relationship, something to do with your job or studies, a bereavement or other loss, or something less definable - perhaps just a sense that something is not right for you. Maybe it is connected to neuro-diversity, low self esteem, depression or anxiety. Whatever your difficulty is, and no matter how big or small you consider it to be, by looking for therapy, you are taking an important step in your longer term wellbeing.
Are you facing challenges in your life that feel overwhelming? Would you like to change how things are, or gain a better understanding of what is going on for you? Perhaps what you are experiencing is due to a relationship, something to do with your job or studies, a bereavement or other loss, or something less definable - perhaps just a sense that something is not right for you. Maybe it is connected to neuro-diversity, low self esteem, depression or anxiety. Whatever your difficulty is, and no matter how big or small you consider it to be, by looking for therapy, you are taking an important step in your longer term wellbeing.
Hi, and a warm welcome. I'm a qualified counsellor and have been for many years offering therapeutic support for adults, adolescents, children and families either together or individually, in my private practice and within primary and secondary schools. I can offer support too many for many reasons and offer flexible Integrative approaches to suit you. I always welcome a free initial email or chat or meet and briefly discuss ways of support that suits all. This can also give you all an opportunity to see the space, meet and talk with me with no obligation. This helps in deciding what is best for you.
Hi, and a warm welcome. I'm a qualified counsellor and have been for many years offering therapeutic support for adults, adolescents, children and families either together or individually, in my private practice and within primary and secondary schools. I can offer support too many for many reasons and offer flexible Integrative approaches to suit you. I always welcome a free initial email or chat or meet and briefly discuss ways of support that suits all. This can also give you all an opportunity to see the space, meet and talk with me with no obligation. This helps in deciding what is best for you.
In troubling times it can sometimes feel like you are alone & seeking help might feel really difficult. Just having a space to make sense of the thoughts that jumble around our heads is invaluable. Perhaps you need to understand yourself, your relationships or events from your past. Sometimes all we need is someone to just listen and hear our story. Counselling promotes insight, fosters self-awareness & creates a stronger, more resilient sense of self. This powerful combination can be the kick-start for the changes in your life you wish to make - sometimes even the smallest changes can make a huge difference in your well-being.
In troubling times it can sometimes feel like you are alone & seeking help might feel really difficult. Just having a space to make sense of the thoughts that jumble around our heads is invaluable. Perhaps you need to understand yourself, your relationships or events from your past. Sometimes all we need is someone to just listen and hear our story. Counselling promotes insight, fosters self-awareness & creates a stronger, more resilient sense of self. This powerful combination can be the kick-start for the changes in your life you wish to make - sometimes even the smallest changes can make a huge difference in your well-being.
Psychology has always been important to me and I have a drive to support people with whatever causes them psychological pain. For me there is no ‘small issue’ – if it causes an individual difficulty and they want to make changes to work through it, then that's hugely admirable. Change is hard, but wanting to develop is such a courageous thing to do. I see my job as holding the hope for people when they can’t hold it for themselves. With over 10 years of experience I have supported people with mental health conditions, difficult life events, weight management, issues at work and more. Please see my website for more information.
Psychology has always been important to me and I have a drive to support people with whatever causes them psychological pain. For me there is no ‘small issue’ – if it causes an individual difficulty and they want to make changes to work through it, then that's hugely admirable. Change is hard, but wanting to develop is such a courageous thing to do. I see my job as holding the hope for people when they can’t hold it for themselves. With over 10 years of experience I have supported people with mental health conditions, difficult life events, weight management, issues at work and more. Please see my website for more information.
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Hello, I am Carley Ayling and I’ve been working as a counsellor since my training in 2010. I provide treatment to individuals aged 14 years and above, male and female. I’ve worked with many clients with depression, anxiety, OCD, relationships difficulties, parents whose children suffer from behavioural issues, suicide and self-harm. I’ve also helped with sleep, financial and sexual assault. I offer a free initial appointment where we can exchange information to see if we are happy to work together. I can only provide sessions via Skype, FaceTime, Zoom, WhatsApp video or telephone calls in the evenings.
Hello, I am Carley Ayling and I’ve been working as a counsellor since my training in 2010. I provide treatment to individuals aged 14 years and above, male and female. I’ve worked with many clients with depression, anxiety, OCD, relationships difficulties, parents whose children suffer from behavioural issues, suicide and self-harm. I’ve also helped with sleep, financial and sexual assault. I offer a free initial appointment where we can exchange information to see if we are happy to work together. I can only provide sessions via Skype, FaceTime, Zoom, WhatsApp video or telephone calls in the evenings.
I am an experienced Integrative Trauma -Informed Counsellor working with adults based in Gloucestershire. Life can be challenging and sometimes we can find it hard to cope with the overwhelm or find ourselves stuck. Working with you, I offer a welcoming confidential and safe space to help you process difficult situations or feelings, explore your thoughts, feel heard and understood, develop a greater understanding of yourself and your issues, find patterns and make connections. Together we will work out how best to work through and resolve any deep-rooted issues/patterns/behaviours and agree strategies to help you move forward.
I am an experienced Integrative Trauma -Informed Counsellor working with adults based in Gloucestershire. Life can be challenging and sometimes we can find it hard to cope with the overwhelm or find ourselves stuck. Working with you, I offer a welcoming confidential and safe space to help you process difficult situations or feelings, explore your thoughts, feel heard and understood, develop a greater understanding of yourself and your issues, find patterns and make connections. Together we will work out how best to work through and resolve any deep-rooted issues/patterns/behaviours and agree strategies to help you move forward.
My practice offers you a safe, supportive and confidential space where we can look at your feelings and thoughts. We will explore these together making gentle change. I work with a range of presentations: individual & relationship including psychosexual presentations (as a COSRT trainee psychosexual therapist) . My approach is Integrative ( combine approaches and modalities). I work with Individuals and with Couples. My practice is open to all seeking therapy regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race or age and I have undertaken training and I am registered PINK therapist supporting clients who identify as LGBTIQA.
My practice offers you a safe, supportive and confidential space where we can look at your feelings and thoughts. We will explore these together making gentle change. I work with a range of presentations: individual & relationship including psychosexual presentations (as a COSRT trainee psychosexual therapist) . My approach is Integrative ( combine approaches and modalities). I work with Individuals and with Couples. My practice is open to all seeking therapy regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race or age and I have undertaken training and I am registered PINK therapist supporting clients who identify as LGBTIQA.
I have a face to face and online counselling practice based in Cheltenham and Gloucester, offering warm and accepting therapy for adults and children. Having a non-judgmental and safe space will give you the opportunity to explore whatever you may be struggling with.
I have a face to face and online counselling practice based in Cheltenham and Gloucester, offering warm and accepting therapy for adults and children. Having a non-judgmental and safe space will give you the opportunity to explore whatever you may be struggling with.
Are you struggling with your mental health? Are you looking for help to improve your wellbeing? Then you’ve come to the right place … This is what I do. I understand that making change can feel overwhelming. I help people make sense of their difficulties, develop a clear plan to overcome them, and work with them to achieve their goals. I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT for short) and in a nutshell, CBT aims to help people recognise unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, and make positive changes to help them feel better and lead a more fulfilling life.
Are you struggling with your mental health? Are you looking for help to improve your wellbeing? Then you’ve come to the right place … This is what I do. I understand that making change can feel overwhelming. I help people make sense of their difficulties, develop a clear plan to overcome them, and work with them to achieve their goals. I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT for short) and in a nutshell, CBT aims to help people recognise unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, and make positive changes to help them feel better and lead a more fulfilling life.
I offer compassionate therapy, specialising in supporting people dealing with anxiety, trauma, stress & burnout, long-term health conditions, and low self-esteem. I also have expertise in tailoring therapy to support neurodivergent people, ensuring therapy is accessible and inclusive. People often come to me feeling disconnected, low, and overwhelmed - I work with a range of evidence-based therapies to find an effective way forward.
I offer compassionate therapy, specialising in supporting people dealing with anxiety, trauma, stress & burnout, long-term health conditions, and low self-esteem. I also have expertise in tailoring therapy to support neurodivergent people, ensuring therapy is accessible and inclusive. People often come to me feeling disconnected, low, and overwhelmed - I work with a range of evidence-based therapies to find an effective way forward.
I am a Therapeutic Coach offering spiritually integrated, holistic supervision, therapy and coaching with an underlying focus on ADHD. I am passionate about raising awareness of neurodiversity within the workplace and supporting clients; adults & children to let go of the mask/shame and embrace their authenticity to thrive and find their tribe. I also enjoy supporting student counsellors and qualified therapists in their practice who may be neurodivergent or who are supporting neurodivergent clients. I am also a Cruse Bereavement Supervisor.
I am a Therapeutic Coach offering spiritually integrated, holistic supervision, therapy and coaching with an underlying focus on ADHD. I am passionate about raising awareness of neurodiversity within the workplace and supporting clients; adults & children to let go of the mask/shame and embrace their authenticity to thrive and find their tribe. I also enjoy supporting student counsellors and qualified therapists in their practice who may be neurodivergent or who are supporting neurodivergent clients. I am also a Cruse Bereavement Supervisor.
I recognise that life is a journey that can sometimes be a struggle. Life in this modern world is often chaotic, stressful and moves at such a fast pace, yet our reptilian brains are still designed to deal with cave man threats. This can lead to our bodies being flooded with fight, flight or freeze responses. In time these can build and lead to conditions such as anxiety, depression and low level trauma if not dealt with correctly. Having the support to help you through is not always easy to find.
I recognise that life is a journey that can sometimes be a struggle. Life in this modern world is often chaotic, stressful and moves at such a fast pace, yet our reptilian brains are still designed to deal with cave man threats. This can lead to our bodies being flooded with fight, flight or freeze responses. In time these can build and lead to conditions such as anxiety, depression and low level trauma if not dealt with correctly. Having the support to help you through is not always easy to find.
What's going on for you? That can be a difficult question to answer. Sometimes you know what you want to work on and other times, you might not consciously know the source of your distress. I can't promise a magic wand to make it all better, but I can offer you a space to start your self-exploration with compassion and a genuine curiosity about who you are, who you want to be, and what's holding you back.
What's going on for you? That can be a difficult question to answer. Sometimes you know what you want to work on and other times, you might not consciously know the source of your distress. I can't promise a magic wand to make it all better, but I can offer you a space to start your self-exploration with compassion and a genuine curiosity about who you are, who you want to be, and what's holding you back.
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Chronic Illness Counsellors
How does therapy for chronic illness work?
Many people living with a chronic illness may feel they cannot speak honestly about their experience out of embarrassment or fear of being a burden, or because those close to them do not understand, for example, that they may “look good” even if they do not feel good. Therapy sessions are an opportunity to speak openly with someone who knows their symptoms are not in their head and who can offer practical, proven suggestions for managing feelings of grief, shame, or fatigue, such as techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts about symptoms and develop new ways to respond to them, such as distraction or calming breathing practices.
Can therapy help with physical symptoms of chronic illness?
Yes, especially if an individual with chronic illness has developed depression. People with depression are less likely to maintain their health treatment regimens or to take positive steps to manage physical symptoms when they arise, thereby potentially complicating their medical prognosis. Treatment of depression, through talk therapy, medication, or both, will often improve one’s physical state as it eases the emotional burden of illness.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic illness?
No one living with a chronic illness, or their loved ones, should see depression as an unavoidable result of their condition. Instead, they should actively seek treatment. Research shows that people with depression are less likely to devote the required time and effort to maintaining or monitoring their health, and so therapy to limit the risk of depression can be vital for physical health as well. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction have been found to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety.
How long does therapy for chronic illness take?
There is no set timeline for therapy for people living with chronic illnesses, but many will see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 weekly sessions. Some people feel that they experience progress faster than others but even some who quickly feel improvement may continue with sessions for months or years. Some people may benefit from maintenance therapy if their symptoms change or they experience a decline in physical health. Others find that the skills learned in short-term therapy can be used on an ongoing basis, even after therapy has concluded.