Adoption Counselling in Saint Helens
Karen Burke, Trauma Recovery, CBT, Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Saint Helens WA11 (Online Only)
Trauma-focused therapy helps to address the underlying traumatic memories and triggers that contribute to anxiety. CBT, on the other hand, equips individuals with practical techniques to identify and challenge negative thought patterns. However, a combination of trauma-focused therapy and cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) can offer effective strategies for managing anxiety and reclaiming a sense of calm. I provide a safe and supportive environment for processing and healing trauma, and all anxiety-based issues. I offer therapy sessions over the phone and video link.
Trauma-focused therapy helps to address the underlying traumatic memories and triggers that contribute to anxiety. CBT, on the other hand, equips individuals with practical techniques to identify and challenge negative thought patterns. However, a combination of trauma-focused therapy and cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) can offer effective strategies for managing anxiety and reclaiming a sense of calm. I provide a safe and supportive environment for processing and healing trauma, and all anxiety-based issues. I offer therapy sessions over the phone and video link.
Hi, I'm Jenny. I am a fully qualified and passionate counsellor and psychotherapist, working in a genuine, warm, and compassionate way. I was a client before I was a counsellor and I know from experience that seeking support isn't always easy. It can be overwhelming and daunting. You may be apprehensive about opening up to a stranger, but building a trusting relationship is the most important thing. I hope to make the process as stress free as possible. You may be here because you're facing a challenging time, and if that's the case, please know you're not alone.
Hi, I'm Jenny. I am a fully qualified and passionate counsellor and psychotherapist, working in a genuine, warm, and compassionate way. I was a client before I was a counsellor and I know from experience that seeking support isn't always easy. It can be overwhelming and daunting. You may be apprehensive about opening up to a stranger, but building a trusting relationship is the most important thing. I hope to make the process as stress free as possible. You may be here because you're facing a challenging time, and if that's the case, please know you're not alone.
Are you experiencing the overwhelming feelings of anxiety, stress, depression, guilt, or embarrassment? Do you feel you are being bullied and do not know where to turn? My name is Elaine, and I can help you. I am an experienced integrative counsellor, working with adults – both men and women. I also work with Down Syndrome clients. I offer you a safe, warm non-judgemental space where you can experience the magic of being fully heard, understood, and accepted as you. By sharing your story, together, we can explore and understand your feelings, and learn to overcome the barriers which are limiting your happiness
Are you experiencing the overwhelming feelings of anxiety, stress, depression, guilt, or embarrassment? Do you feel you are being bullied and do not know where to turn? My name is Elaine, and I can help you. I am an experienced integrative counsellor, working with adults – both men and women. I also work with Down Syndrome clients. I offer you a safe, warm non-judgemental space where you can experience the magic of being fully heard, understood, and accepted as you. By sharing your story, together, we can explore and understand your feelings, and learn to overcome the barriers which are limiting your happiness
I have been practicing for many years. I have experience of working with adults, children and families; counselling a variety of issues. I adapt and adjust my sessions to ensure you the client get what you want and need from each counselling session. I will work with you to explore and understand your fears and distress, encouraging you to move forward at your pace.
I have been practicing for many years. I have experience of working with adults, children and families; counselling a variety of issues. I adapt and adjust my sessions to ensure you the client get what you want and need from each counselling session. I will work with you to explore and understand your fears and distress, encouraging you to move forward at your pace.
Do you find yourself feeling alone or misunderstood? Lacking in confidence? Or maybe you are going through a challenging life event, such as a relationship breakdown, loss of a job, parenting issues and experiencing depression, anxiety or low mood. Whatever the struggle I will sit with you and support you in self-exploration, with a listening ear, working through the uncomfortable feelings and challenging thought processes, giving you the confidence to become more of who you are, have increased self-esteem and find the resources within to move forward in life more easily.
Do you find yourself feeling alone or misunderstood? Lacking in confidence? Or maybe you are going through a challenging life event, such as a relationship breakdown, loss of a job, parenting issues and experiencing depression, anxiety or low mood. Whatever the struggle I will sit with you and support you in self-exploration, with a listening ear, working through the uncomfortable feelings and challenging thought processes, giving you the confidence to become more of who you are, have increased self-esteem and find the resources within to move forward in life more easily.
I am a fully qualified, integrative counsellor and a member of the BACP with extensive experience in the field of eating disorders. I offer a warm, confidential and non-judgemental approach; providing you the space to explore your feelings in a supportive environment. The approaches I am trained in range from Person Centred, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focussed Brief Therapy and Transactional Analysis. As every individual is unique, these models provide me with the flexibility to match your needs and how you like to work.
I am a fully qualified, integrative counsellor and a member of the BACP with extensive experience in the field of eating disorders. I offer a warm, confidential and non-judgemental approach; providing you the space to explore your feelings in a supportive environment. The approaches I am trained in range from Person Centred, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focussed Brief Therapy and Transactional Analysis. As every individual is unique, these models provide me with the flexibility to match your needs and how you like to work.
Hi, I'm Dave and I'm a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor. What I aim to provide, is a safe environment for you to explore any area of your life. I offer a free telephone consultation and a free 20 minute initial consultation, this would be to explain what counselling is and the process, commitment and fees involved. Sessions are confidential and the aim being to build a therapeutic relationship that can lead to change. Over the years I have come to recognize connection is so important in our lives, often anxiety, depression, addiction and emotional issues can lead us to disconnect from those around us.
Hi, I'm Dave and I'm a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor. What I aim to provide, is a safe environment for you to explore any area of your life. I offer a free telephone consultation and a free 20 minute initial consultation, this would be to explain what counselling is and the process, commitment and fees involved. Sessions are confidential and the aim being to build a therapeutic relationship that can lead to change. Over the years I have come to recognize connection is so important in our lives, often anxiety, depression, addiction and emotional issues can lead us to disconnect from those around us.
I cover the St Helens and Wigan area being based in Billinge area Do you have relationship problems? Are anxious or stressed? suffer depression or an addiction? I can help. I help individuals, couples, families and children. I work from a professional and confidential clinic. Do you feel worried about relationship problems, suffer from anxiety or stress? Have an internet or sex addiction? ? Perhaps you have depression or anxiety? I can help. I can see you alone, as a couple, I work with families and children. I am a Psychotherapist and Relationship /Family Therapist. I also provide Hypnotherapy.
I cover the St Helens and Wigan area being based in Billinge area Do you have relationship problems? Are anxious or stressed? suffer depression or an addiction? I can help. I help individuals, couples, families and children. I work from a professional and confidential clinic. Do you feel worried about relationship problems, suffer from anxiety or stress? Have an internet or sex addiction? ? Perhaps you have depression or anxiety? I can help. I can see you alone, as a couple, I work with families and children. I am a Psychotherapist and Relationship /Family Therapist. I also provide Hypnotherapy.
CP Counselling & Wellbeing Therapies- Supervisor
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Saint Helens WA10
If your searching for a Counsellor then I understand you have reached a point in your life when you are ready to look at issues that are having an impact on you. Maybe causing you day to day difficulties and stopping you being able to live your life the way you want to. It can be a frightening process when you decide to reach out for help to look at issues that are causing emotional distress. Counselling is an approach to help you gain an understanding of the issues affecting you and work towards making positive changes in your life. You have taken the first step in seeking help simply by searching for a counsellor.
If your searching for a Counsellor then I understand you have reached a point in your life when you are ready to look at issues that are having an impact on you. Maybe causing you day to day difficulties and stopping you being able to live your life the way you want to. It can be a frightening process when you decide to reach out for help to look at issues that are causing emotional distress. Counselling is an approach to help you gain an understanding of the issues affecting you and work towards making positive changes in your life. You have taken the first step in seeking help simply by searching for a counsellor.
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I am fully insured and I am a member of the National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists (NCIP). I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor and Clinical Hypnotherapist. I am also qualified to offer EMDR. The initial consultation is free of charge. I work with bereavement, grief and long term illness, attachment and adoption. Being an integrative counsellor means I am not tied to one modality and can change the modality that fits to what you need.
I am fully insured and I am a member of the National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists (NCIP). I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor and Clinical Hypnotherapist. I am also qualified to offer EMDR. The initial consultation is free of charge. I work with bereavement, grief and long term illness, attachment and adoption. Being an integrative counsellor means I am not tied to one modality and can change the modality that fits to what you need.
I have experience with anxiety, teens, ADHD, self-esteem, discrimination, harassment, grief, adoption, abuse etc.
Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. Talking about personal issues can be difficult but I am here to support your individual needs. I work with children, young people, and adults. Contacting a counsellor can scary if you have never done it before, but please be assured we will move at your own speed in your own time. You can contact me via email or phone, then decide after the free initial consultation if you want to continue. Limited Concessions for students. (Student I.D required). Individuals face to face, zoom or phone. DBS Checked. Memberships: BACP, BPS
I have experience with anxiety, teens, ADHD, self-esteem, discrimination, harassment, grief, adoption, abuse etc.
Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. Talking about personal issues can be difficult but I am here to support your individual needs. I work with children, young people, and adults. Contacting a counsellor can scary if you have never done it before, but please be assured we will move at your own speed in your own time. You can contact me via email or phone, then decide after the free initial consultation if you want to continue. Limited Concessions for students. (Student I.D required). Individuals face to face, zoom or phone. DBS Checked. Memberships: BACP, BPS
I work with adults, children and young people. Seeking psychological therapy can be a daunting task and my aim is to develop a trusting relationship where you feel able to explore troubling issues or experiences. The starting point is always what you would like to gain or achieve from therapy, followed by identifying, with you, the best ways of working towards your goals. Whilst I work primarily using trauma focused therapy, I have a breadth of experience and I draw on a wide range of approaches, depending on your needs and preferences.
I work with adults, children and young people. Seeking psychological therapy can be a daunting task and my aim is to develop a trusting relationship where you feel able to explore troubling issues or experiences. The starting point is always what you would like to gain or achieve from therapy, followed by identifying, with you, the best ways of working towards your goals. Whilst I work primarily using trauma focused therapy, I have a breadth of experience and I draw on a wide range of approaches, depending on your needs and preferences.
Imagine you’re struggling with emotional issues like anxiety, depression, or trauma. You might feel overwhelmed by past experiences, especially related to attachment and relationships. You want to understand the root of your struggles and learn effective coping strategies. Your goal is to heal from trauma, manage symptoms of conditions like complex PTSD, or navigate challenges associated with personality or eating disorders. Ultimately, you seek a safe space to explore your feelings, gain insight into yourself, and build resilience, so you can lead a more fulfilling and connected life.
Imagine you’re struggling with emotional issues like anxiety, depression, or trauma. You might feel overwhelmed by past experiences, especially related to attachment and relationships. You want to understand the root of your struggles and learn effective coping strategies. Your goal is to heal from trauma, manage symptoms of conditions like complex PTSD, or navigate challenges associated with personality or eating disorders. Ultimately, you seek a safe space to explore your feelings, gain insight into yourself, and build resilience, so you can lead a more fulfilling and connected life.
I am a mental health practitioner in CAMHS, specialising in working therapeutically with children and young people with mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression and behavioural difficulties; often experienced complex trauma and attachment issues. Yogi Buddies aims to make therapy accessible for all children and make therapy child-friendly, not an experience for a child to fear! Yogi Buddies uses a trauma-informed yoga therapy approach (BPS accredited) which is ideal for children who are not able to engage with traditional talking therapies and respond negatively to professionals.
I am a mental health practitioner in CAMHS, specialising in working therapeutically with children and young people with mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression and behavioural difficulties; often experienced complex trauma and attachment issues. Yogi Buddies aims to make therapy accessible for all children and make therapy child-friendly, not an experience for a child to fear! Yogi Buddies uses a trauma-informed yoga therapy approach (BPS accredited) which is ideal for children who are not able to engage with traditional talking therapies and respond negatively to professionals.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and it may seem there are no answers to your problems. You may feel ashamed, embarrassed or burdened to speak of such issues with family and friends. I am here for you to explore such life issues through talking therapy in a confidential, safe and non-judgmental environment. I am a qualified Person-centred counsellor, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Neuro-linguistic Practitioner which enables me to utilise a variety of different interventions to bring about positive life changes.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and it may seem there are no answers to your problems. You may feel ashamed, embarrassed or burdened to speak of such issues with family and friends. I am here for you to explore such life issues through talking therapy in a confidential, safe and non-judgmental environment. I am a qualified Person-centred counsellor, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Neuro-linguistic Practitioner which enables me to utilise a variety of different interventions to bring about positive life changes.
I offer talking therapy in a confidential, safe and relaxing environment. It may be easier to talk about personal issues, in an alternative place, with someone who is not involved and is totally non-judgemental. Counselling is my passion! I believe we were born to be real...not perfect. My belief in the process, how it works and in particular how the working alliance can help you to move forward never stops.
I offer talking therapy in a confidential, safe and relaxing environment. It may be easier to talk about personal issues, in an alternative place, with someone who is not involved and is totally non-judgemental. Counselling is my passion! I believe we were born to be real...not perfect. My belief in the process, how it works and in particular how the working alliance can help you to move forward never stops.
As an experienced, UKCP registered, professional consultant Systemic Psychotherapist working in Widnes Business Park. I offer individual, couples and family work with children, young people, adults and/or the wider family network. With 30+ years experience in the field of mental health care, across a range of services, I am able to offer assessment, formulation and tailored interventions for all those I work with. Your mental health and well-being is at the heart of my practice
As an experienced, UKCP registered, professional consultant Systemic Psychotherapist working in Widnes Business Park. I offer individual, couples and family work with children, young people, adults and/or the wider family network. With 30+ years experience in the field of mental health care, across a range of services, I am able to offer assessment, formulation and tailored interventions for all those I work with. Your mental health and well-being is at the heart of my practice
Simon Lewis
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Liverpool L26 (Online Only)
I am passionate about trauma informed practice: making every effort to understand the impact of people’s lived experiences on their daily lives. My approach is based on psychological formulation, to make sense of what a person is experiencing, and then using a range of integrated approaches to help people to make changes. I care about empowering individuals to live the lives they want to live, and take a very human and empathic approach to working with people's distress.
I am passionate about trauma informed practice: making every effort to understand the impact of people’s lived experiences on their daily lives. My approach is based on psychological formulation, to make sense of what a person is experiencing, and then using a range of integrated approaches to help people to make changes. I care about empowering individuals to live the lives they want to live, and take a very human and empathic approach to working with people's distress.
Each of us experience difficulties at some point in our lives and having a confidential, safe place to discuss problems, allows us to share our burdens more readily. Asking for help is a brave step, therefore it is important to me that my clients feel heard and understood. Your problems are unique to you and this requires a flexible, individual approach. I am a fully qualified and experienced psychotherapist, trained in Person-Centred Therapy, I offer a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space for clients, where they can work through their problems, at their pace.
Each of us experience difficulties at some point in our lives and having a confidential, safe place to discuss problems, allows us to share our burdens more readily. Asking for help is a brave step, therefore it is important to me that my clients feel heard and understood. Your problems are unique to you and this requires a flexible, individual approach. I am a fully qualified and experienced psychotherapist, trained in Person-Centred Therapy, I offer a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space for clients, where they can work through their problems, at their pace.
We all have times when we feel lost, alone or misunderstood. We want things to change but we don’t know how. Unsure of what we want we may talk to family or friends, but all they do is offer opinions. Sometimes we have no one to talk to and remain trapped in isolation unsure of own truth. This is where counselling can help.
We all have times when we feel lost, alone or misunderstood. We want things to change but we don’t know how. Unsure of what we want we may talk to family or friends, but all they do is offer opinions. Sometimes we have no one to talk to and remain trapped in isolation unsure of own truth. This is where counselling can help.
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Does my adopted child need therapy?
Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioural or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.
When should adoptive parents seek therapy?
Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioural, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.
Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?
Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.
What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?
A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.