Chronic Illness Counselling in High Wycombe

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Katie Wood
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
High Wycombe HP14
As a warm-hearted, grounded person I bring authenticity to all my therapeutic work. Fundamental to my approach as a therapist is to offer a relationship of equality. Instead of advising you or telling you what to do I create a non-judgmental and trustworthy space to help you explore difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I place emphasis on building a therapeutic relationship, believing it facilitates change to occur and offering myself as a companion accompanying you on your journey, at your own pace, to help you gain clarity and perspective.
As a warm-hearted, grounded person I bring authenticity to all my therapeutic work. Fundamental to my approach as a therapist is to offer a relationship of equality. Instead of advising you or telling you what to do I create a non-judgmental and trustworthy space to help you explore difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I place emphasis on building a therapeutic relationship, believing it facilitates change to occur and offering myself as a companion accompanying you on your journey, at your own pace, to help you gain clarity and perspective.
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Elizabeth Lawman
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
High Wycombe HP10
Do you think you could benefit from having some time to sit back and have a look at what is working or not working in your life? Do you need to access an alternative perspective and to find fresh coping strategies to deal with whatever challenges you are facing? Would you like to feel more confident in the choices you make? You may be struggling with particular issues, or you may simply have a sense that things could be better if you could just work out how to reach more peace, purpose and potential in your life. Taking time to pause and reflect does have enormous benefits. I offer you The Time and Place to make that happen.
Do you think you could benefit from having some time to sit back and have a look at what is working or not working in your life? Do you need to access an alternative perspective and to find fresh coping strategies to deal with whatever challenges you are facing? Would you like to feel more confident in the choices you make? You may be struggling with particular issues, or you may simply have a sense that things could be better if you could just work out how to reach more peace, purpose and potential in your life. Taking time to pause and reflect does have enormous benefits. I offer you The Time and Place to make that happen.
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Paige Dawkins
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
High Wycombe HP10  (Online Only)
Being human really can be tough. Whether you’re feeling stuck, in pain, scared or overwhelmed, you don’t have to face life alone. I’m a person-centred counsellor offering online sessions to young adults & adults on some weekday afternoons & evenings. By reconnecting with what’s authentically ‘you’ in a safe, therapeutic space, I believe you can begin to take your own advice and take steps towards feeling realigned with who you are.
Being human really can be tough. Whether you’re feeling stuck, in pain, scared or overwhelmed, you don’t have to face life alone. I’m a person-centred counsellor offering online sessions to young adults & adults on some weekday afternoons & evenings. By reconnecting with what’s authentically ‘you’ in a safe, therapeutic space, I believe you can begin to take your own advice and take steps towards feeling realigned with who you are.
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Joscelyn Raven
Psychotherapist, BPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
High Wycombe HP13
At times, our experiences and emotions can feel overwhelming. This can impact us physically, emotionally as well as psychologically. Over time, this can have consequences for our day to day lives, relationships and work. Psychodynamic psychotherapy can provide an important, safe, confidential space to gain insight of our ourselves, our experiences and our difficulties. This can involve receiving help to identify, and work through, the underlying events, relationships, beliefs and fears which may be causing destructive patterns as well as feelings of being stuck, frustrated, lost and empty.
At times, our experiences and emotions can feel overwhelming. This can impact us physically, emotionally as well as psychologically. Over time, this can have consequences for our day to day lives, relationships and work. Psychodynamic psychotherapy can provide an important, safe, confidential space to gain insight of our ourselves, our experiences and our difficulties. This can involve receiving help to identify, and work through, the underlying events, relationships, beliefs and fears which may be causing destructive patterns as well as feelings of being stuck, frustrated, lost and empty.
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Headstuff ADHD Therapy
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
High Wycombe HP13
Hi. We are ADHD specialists. All our counsellors are diagnosed ADHD. We really understand the condition from the inside out. A lot of us have partners, parents or children who are ADHD as well. We have a carefully hand-picked team dotted across the UK with our head office in High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire. We work face-to-face in England and Wales and by video and telephone nationally. We are passionate about adults receiving the right diagnosis so if you have a diagnosis that doesn’t fit you, please get in touch with us. We are also passionate about keeping ADHD teenagers out of prison. Find us at www.HeadstuffADHDTherapy.Co.Uk
Hi. We are ADHD specialists. All our counsellors are diagnosed ADHD. We really understand the condition from the inside out. A lot of us have partners, parents or children who are ADHD as well. We have a carefully hand-picked team dotted across the UK with our head office in High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire. We work face-to-face in England and Wales and by video and telephone nationally. We are passionate about adults receiving the right diagnosis so if you have a diagnosis that doesn’t fit you, please get in touch with us. We are also passionate about keeping ADHD teenagers out of prison. Find us at www.HeadstuffADHDTherapy.Co.Uk
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Kate Brown Counsellor/Supervisor
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
High Wycombe HP14
Hello. Are you struggling at the moment? I am an experienced BACP accredited counsellor working with children, young people and adults. I offer a safe and confidential space in which you can explore any problems or issues troubling you. Please contact me if you would like to talk either on the phone or to arrange an initial appointment with no obligation or fees.
Hello. Are you struggling at the moment? I am an experienced BACP accredited counsellor working with children, young people and adults. I offer a safe and confidential space in which you can explore any problems or issues troubling you. Please contact me if you would like to talk either on the phone or to arrange an initial appointment with no obligation or fees.
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Care at Your Home: Psychological Services
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
High Wycombe HP13
As a dedicated team of therapists, we are passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges and supporting them in their journey towards healing and self-discovery. With extensive experience in providing psychological therapy, we offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can freely explore their thoughts and feelings. We work with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions.
As a dedicated team of therapists, we are passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges and supporting them in their journey towards healing and self-discovery. With extensive experience in providing psychological therapy, we offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can freely explore their thoughts and feelings. We work with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions.
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Trevor Tall Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
High Wycombe HP15
If you are reading this there is a chance that you (or someone you know) may be experiencing some emotional difficulties. In my personal experience, counselling and psychotherapy can help with a wide range of problems related to life and living. Many of us don't know why we feel unhappy, lacking in confidence or generally anxious. Some experience anxiety in relation to situations where other people seem to cope without a problem. Sitting down with a trained therapist can help alleviate distress as well as uncover the self-defeating patterns we may have stumbled into as a consequence of life's events.
If you are reading this there is a chance that you (or someone you know) may be experiencing some emotional difficulties. In my personal experience, counselling and psychotherapy can help with a wide range of problems related to life and living. Many of us don't know why we feel unhappy, lacking in confidence or generally anxious. Some experience anxiety in relation to situations where other people seem to cope without a problem. Sitting down with a trained therapist can help alleviate distress as well as uncover the self-defeating patterns we may have stumbled into as a consequence of life's events.
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Sufia Rahman Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
High Wycombe HP10
You may be experiencing feelings that are challenging and would like to explore them in a safe, non-judgemental, and confidential space. Reaching out for support can be daunting and it takes courage to seek help that you may need. Counselling can give you the opportunity to work through these challenges that you may be facing at your pace. I am an individual and couples qualified practitioner, with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) as an Accredited therapist offering over 12 years’ experience working with young people and adults. I am fully insured and hold a DBS to work with children and adults.
You may be experiencing feelings that are challenging and would like to explore them in a safe, non-judgemental, and confidential space. Reaching out for support can be daunting and it takes courage to seek help that you may need. Counselling can give you the opportunity to work through these challenges that you may be facing at your pace. I am an individual and couples qualified practitioner, with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) as an Accredited therapist offering over 12 years’ experience working with young people and adults. I am fully insured and hold a DBS to work with children and adults.
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The Choice To Change
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
High Wycombe HP14
Psychotherapy and Coaching are many things. Sometimes it's about coping strategies and supporting my clients through a tough time or loss, others want to change something about how they feel, think or behave, many looking to be free themselves of the past whilst some aren't sure exactly what they need, they simply feel the struggle to be happy in their life or relationships. There really is nothing too small or too big to ask for help with. You'll find I'm patient and calm by nature, have a compassionate and mature approach to helping, intuitively sense some things are really tough to talk about and whilst I will help you with ideas and tools to reduce symptoms and which can also speed up meaningful change between sessions, note: you will get to direct, manage your own destiny. I have always seen my role as supporting and guiding my clients through psychotherapy, enabling you to see for yourself and understand how your difficulties keeps you stuck and with my help how to overcome them. My aim is always for my clients to be able to leave feeling confident in knowing how to maintain their own well being long term.
Psychotherapy and Coaching are many things. Sometimes it's about coping strategies and supporting my clients through a tough time or loss, others want to change something about how they feel, think or behave, many looking to be free themselves of the past whilst some aren't sure exactly what they need, they simply feel the struggle to be happy in their life or relationships. There really is nothing too small or too big to ask for help with. You'll find I'm patient and calm by nature, have a compassionate and mature approach to helping, intuitively sense some things are really tough to talk about and whilst I will help you with ideas and tools to reduce symptoms and which can also speed up meaningful change between sessions, note: you will get to direct, manage your own destiny. I have always seen my role as supporting and guiding my clients through psychotherapy, enabling you to see for yourself and understand how your difficulties keeps you stuck and with my help how to overcome them. My aim is always for my clients to be able to leave feeling confident in knowing how to maintain their own well being long term.
01494 360937 View 01494 360937
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The Wellmind Coach
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
High Wycombe HP14
Hi, I'm Steve and I specialise in male-related issues and couples, be that; work stress, depression, anxiety, anger, relationship issues, bereavement/loss or just struggling to understand where someone is in life. Please check out my youtube channel for more information on me, how therapy works etc, if you search for youtube and balls2talk.
Hi, I'm Steve and I specialise in male-related issues and couples, be that; work stress, depression, anxiety, anger, relationship issues, bereavement/loss or just struggling to understand where someone is in life. Please check out my youtube channel for more information on me, how therapy works etc, if you search for youtube and balls2talk.
01494 360816 View 01494 360816
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Beautiful Calm
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
High Wycombe HP15
Are you anxious or overwhelmed, stressed or just feeling low? Perhaps you just need someone to talk to and support you through something? I am a person-centred counsellor which means you are the focus of the session and by providing a calm, non-judgmental space we can explore these or any issues you maybe facing. We can discuss what you want to achieve through your therapy and discuss coping strategies and help with how to regulate your emotions. No issue is too big or too small and it may be that you feel you need a better balance in your life... so allow me to accompany you on your next chapter.
Are you anxious or overwhelmed, stressed or just feeling low? Perhaps you just need someone to talk to and support you through something? I am a person-centred counsellor which means you are the focus of the session and by providing a calm, non-judgmental space we can explore these or any issues you maybe facing. We can discuss what you want to achieve through your therapy and discuss coping strategies and help with how to regulate your emotions. No issue is too big or too small and it may be that you feel you need a better balance in your life... so allow me to accompany you on your next chapter.
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Joan Devoil
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
High Wycombe HP11
I am a BACP registered, Person-Centred Counsellor with over 12 years experience working with adults of all ages. My aim is to build a collaborative non-judgemental relationship with you. This relational approach provides safety and understanding as you explore any changes you choose to make towards knowing yourself more fully and living more authentically. My training and experience have shown me that anyone, struggling with difficult thoughts and feelings, can find acceptance and self-knowledge if they are met with empathy and without judgement. I believe that we are all capable of growth and change.
I am a BACP registered, Person-Centred Counsellor with over 12 years experience working with adults of all ages. My aim is to build a collaborative non-judgemental relationship with you. This relational approach provides safety and understanding as you explore any changes you choose to make towards knowing yourself more fully and living more authentically. My training and experience have shown me that anyone, struggling with difficult thoughts and feelings, can find acceptance and self-knowledge if they are met with empathy and without judgement. I believe that we are all capable of growth and change.
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Helen Smith
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
High Wycombe HP13
By coming here you've taken the first step and I know it's not easy. There are many reasons why you might have started looking for counselling. Sometimes we can feel uncomfortable but don't understand it or struggle to describe it, life can become overwhelming, or we are confused, and we don't know which way to turn. Perhaps you are facing life changes or decisions and don't know which path to take.
By coming here you've taken the first step and I know it's not easy. There are many reasons why you might have started looking for counselling. Sometimes we can feel uncomfortable but don't understand it or struggle to describe it, life can become overwhelming, or we are confused, and we don't know which way to turn. Perhaps you are facing life changes or decisions and don't know which path to take.
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Soulworks Counselling Limited
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
High Wycombe HP10
Hello, my name is Lynn Turner. I have over 28 years counselling, therapy and life coaching experience, with expertise in addiction, codependency, complex and abusive relationships (including being in a relationship with a sociopath, narcissist, or someone with a mental health issue or a personality disorder). I specialise in, and have a Diploma in 'Dealing with Narcissism'. I provide a non-judgemental, safe, confidential and professional space for you to talk about, and work through, your problems. I believe the counselling relationship needs to be authentic, honest and safe in order for healthy change to happen.
Hello, my name is Lynn Turner. I have over 28 years counselling, therapy and life coaching experience, with expertise in addiction, codependency, complex and abusive relationships (including being in a relationship with a sociopath, narcissist, or someone with a mental health issue or a personality disorder). I specialise in, and have a Diploma in 'Dealing with Narcissism'. I provide a non-judgemental, safe, confidential and professional space for you to talk about, and work through, your problems. I believe the counselling relationship needs to be authentic, honest and safe in order for healthy change to happen.
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Tom Coates - Cbt Therapist
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
High Wycombe HP13
Emotional difficulties can make us feel overwhelmed, isolated, and exhausted, affecting our daily lives and overall well-being. If this sounds like you, remember that help is available. I'm Tom, a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with over 12 years of experience in clinical practice. Although I work with a range of conditions, including Depression and Anxiety, I have a specialist interest in working with individuals struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). My personal battles with OCD and depression allow me to empathise deeply with my clients, enabling me to provide understanding and supportive care.
Emotional difficulties can make us feel overwhelmed, isolated, and exhausted, affecting our daily lives and overall well-being. If this sounds like you, remember that help is available. I'm Tom, a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with over 12 years of experience in clinical practice. Although I work with a range of conditions, including Depression and Anxiety, I have a specialist interest in working with individuals struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). My personal battles with OCD and depression allow me to empathise deeply with my clients, enabling me to provide understanding and supportive care.
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Lee Martin Mbacp(Sen Accred) Emdr(Accred) Ma Ba(Hons) Pg-Dip
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified Verified
High Wycombe HP14
Hello and Welcome, Life has indeed become complex. Many of us are now struggling with our mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings have risen to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a Master Degree and EMDR Accredited, I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
Hello and Welcome, Life has indeed become complex. Many of us are now struggling with our mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings have risen to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a Master Degree and EMDR Accredited, I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
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Will Midlane
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
High Wycombe HP10
I am a qualified and experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor working in private practice with individuals, groups, and couples. I have worked in several settings including the NHS, Palliative Care, and the Ministry of Justice. People seek out psychotherapy for many different reasons, often though to find some relief from an emotional pain. Psychotherapy and counselling are methods of talking therapies that are useful in understanding difficulties in how you think and feel in relation to yourself, the world, and others.
I am a qualified and experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor working in private practice with individuals, groups, and couples. I have worked in several settings including the NHS, Palliative Care, and the Ministry of Justice. People seek out psychotherapy for many different reasons, often though to find some relief from an emotional pain. Psychotherapy and counselling are methods of talking therapies that are useful in understanding difficulties in how you think and feel in relation to yourself, the world, and others.
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Henrique Correia
Psychotherapist, BPC
Verified Verified
High Wycombe HP10
I am a Jungian Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Art Therapist with over 25 years of experience working in the NHS (CAMHS) and private practice. I am a member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC), The Society of Analytical Psychology (SAP), and the International Association for Analytical Psychology (IAAP). I'm a 4th Year Doctorate candidate at Exter University. I offer a confidential, safe, and respectful environment that enables my clients to consider their feelings by exploring their life experiences in depth.
I am a Jungian Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Art Therapist with over 25 years of experience working in the NHS (CAMHS) and private practice. I am a member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC), The Society of Analytical Psychology (SAP), and the International Association for Analytical Psychology (IAAP). I'm a 4th Year Doctorate candidate at Exter University. I offer a confidential, safe, and respectful environment that enables my clients to consider their feelings by exploring their life experiences in depth.
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Amanda Smith
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
High Wycombe HP13  (Online Only)
I am a warm, friendly, non-judgemental, professional counsellor who is experienced at helping you achieve your goals for seeking counselling. I am an integrative counsellor and I can work uniquely flexibly with you to help resolve any issues, provide you with support or gain perspective. I work in a client centred way, which means that we can explore what you wish to bring to the sessions. I work in accordance with the BACP ethical framework which insures a high standard of quality counselling. You will be listened to and accepted.
I am a warm, friendly, non-judgemental, professional counsellor who is experienced at helping you achieve your goals for seeking counselling. I am an integrative counsellor and I can work uniquely flexibly with you to help resolve any issues, provide you with support or gain perspective. I work in a client centred way, which means that we can explore what you wish to bring to the sessions. I work in accordance with the BACP ethical framework which insures a high standard of quality counselling. You will be listened to and accepted.
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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.