Positive Psychology Counselling in Southampton
![Photo of Kathy Jones, MSc, HCPC - Ed. Psych., Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1c668774-f293-4f5c-b14f-ab1a694d5d0b/1/320x400.jpeg)
Using approaches from Acceptance and Commitment Coaching and Positive Psychology I help them set meaningful goals and take courageous action towards these.
I coach busy people who want to live intentionally and with courage. Who want to spend their precious lives working and living in ways that 'feel right' and bring them joy, fulfilment and success. I can help you cut through competing demands and progress towards goals that really matter to you. I can help you unhook from fears or self-doubts that might be holding you back. I truly believe that everyone has this in them. In my 20 years working as a psychologist I have helped people from many walks of life including teachers, parents, academics, scientists, other psychologists and therapists. Email me for a free confidential chat.
Using approaches from Acceptance and Commitment Coaching and Positive Psychology I help them set meaningful goals and take courageous action towards these.
I coach busy people who want to live intentionally and with courage. Who want to spend their precious lives working and living in ways that 'feel right' and bring them joy, fulfilment and success. I can help you cut through competing demands and progress towards goals that really matter to you. I can help you unhook from fears or self-doubts that might be holding you back. I truly believe that everyone has this in them. In my 20 years working as a psychologist I have helped people from many walks of life including teachers, parents, academics, scientists, other psychologists and therapists. Email me for a free confidential chat.
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Is anxiety, depression, or repeating patterns of unhelpful behaviour impacting you? Are you stuck in a pattern of negative thinking, struggling with managing emotions, finding it hard to live with a traumatic event or having work or relationship difficulties? If so, you would probably benefit from evidence-based therapy to learn new ways of coping and how to get your life back on track. I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience specialising in the combination of Clinical and Positive Psychology for the treatment of complex mental health difficulties and may be able to help.
Is anxiety, depression, or repeating patterns of unhelpful behaviour impacting you? Are you stuck in a pattern of negative thinking, struggling with managing emotions, finding it hard to live with a traumatic event or having work or relationship difficulties? If so, you would probably benefit from evidence-based therapy to learn new ways of coping and how to get your life back on track. I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience specialising in the combination of Clinical and Positive Psychology for the treatment of complex mental health difficulties and may be able to help.
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I am a highly experienced counsellor and my aim is to create a positive, trusting environment in which I help you to help yourself. I provide a safe and caring professional counselling and psychotherapy service. I am an empathic and approachable person working in a non-judgemental and confidential way. By exploring your past, the causes of present day problems are often revealed. We can't change the past, but we can gain understanding allowing you to relate differently to yourself, others and problems in order to choose to make changes or find acceptance.
I am a highly experienced counsellor and my aim is to create a positive, trusting environment in which I help you to help yourself. I provide a safe and caring professional counselling and psychotherapy service. I am an empathic and approachable person working in a non-judgemental and confidential way. By exploring your past, the causes of present day problems are often revealed. We can't change the past, but we can gain understanding allowing you to relate differently to yourself, others and problems in order to choose to make changes or find acceptance.
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Hello, welcome to my profile. I am an integrative psychotherapist who believes that past experiences impact how we are and relate in the present, and that is through relationships that we heal. I facilitate a safe and accepting space for us to build a genuine and trusting relationship to help you connect to yourself. I focus on nurturing your potential and help you explore your feelings, needs, thoughts, and experiences, and increase your self-awareness to bring about change in your life. I work holistically; I consider the mind, emotions, body, and spirit as a whole, as I believe all aspects are interconnected.
Hello, welcome to my profile. I am an integrative psychotherapist who believes that past experiences impact how we are and relate in the present, and that is through relationships that we heal. I facilitate a safe and accepting space for us to build a genuine and trusting relationship to help you connect to yourself. I focus on nurturing your potential and help you explore your feelings, needs, thoughts, and experiences, and increase your self-awareness to bring about change in your life. I work holistically; I consider the mind, emotions, body, and spirit as a whole, as I believe all aspects are interconnected.
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Helen is a highly experienced & professional qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, working with people from all walks of life to achieve their full potential. Sessions are individually tailored to meet your needs and can be via telephone, secure video link (Zoom) or in person, depending on the client's preference. See the Southampton Counselling website www.southamptoncounselling.uk for more detailed information about services offered.
Helen is a highly experienced & professional qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, working with people from all walks of life to achieve their full potential. Sessions are individually tailored to meet your needs and can be via telephone, secure video link (Zoom) or in person, depending on the client's preference. See the Southampton Counselling website www.southamptoncounselling.uk for more detailed information about services offered.
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Life can be very challenging & overwhelming and we may need extra support. It takes enormous courage to reach out & ask for help. Asking for help is a daunting experience in itself. You've taken the first step to seek guidance and support. Are you struggling with some of life's difficulties, and/or been diagnosed with health problems. I have vast experience with the military. If your feeling overwhelmed and would like to be heard, and to explore your thoughts and feelings and don't want to be judged, then you have come to the right place. I offer what I hope is affordable counselling.
Life can be very challenging & overwhelming and we may need extra support. It takes enormous courage to reach out & ask for help. Asking for help is a daunting experience in itself. You've taken the first step to seek guidance and support. Are you struggling with some of life's difficulties, and/or been diagnosed with health problems. I have vast experience with the military. If your feeling overwhelmed and would like to be heard, and to explore your thoughts and feelings and don't want to be judged, then you have come to the right place. I offer what I hope is affordable counselling.
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We're The Empathy Project, a non-profit community mental health service based in Southampton. We provide open-ended, high-quality counselling and psychotherapy to anyone who needs it. We do not have a waiting list and you can have as many sessions as you like. You only discharge when you feel ready, and are always welcome back at any time. You can view our website at www.empathyproject.org.uk
We're The Empathy Project, a non-profit community mental health service based in Southampton. We provide open-ended, high-quality counselling and psychotherapy to anyone who needs it. We do not have a waiting list and you can have as many sessions as you like. You only discharge when you feel ready, and are always welcome back at any time. You can view our website at www.empathyproject.org.uk
![Photo of Catherine Jones, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/31800a6f-e36a-4ffc-b2e1-03662aaba17f/1/320x400.jpeg)
I believe I know what matters in building a safe and trusting environment to enable personal change and growth. I have chosen to base my counselling ethos on a Humanistic modality which includes the belief each of us has the ability, drive and autonomy within ourselves to resolve emotional issues, conflicts and life changing events. I also recognise we all need a bit of help and support in times of distress.
I believe I know what matters in building a safe and trusting environment to enable personal change and growth. I have chosen to base my counselling ethos on a Humanistic modality which includes the belief each of us has the ability, drive and autonomy within ourselves to resolve emotional issues, conflicts and life changing events. I also recognise we all need a bit of help and support in times of distress.
![Photo of Husne White, MBABCP, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a2ccbdd6-7c5d-4945-9236-68f89977c5f3/4/320x400.jpeg)
As an experienced CBT, IPT, CFT, and EMDR therapist, I strive to support a wide range of clients with diverse needs and concerns. If you are ready to engage in a therapeutic process and are seeking help for your mental and emotional well-being, we can work together on a variety of issues. These may include anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, or low self-esteem. You may be struggling with negative thought patterns, emotional distress, or past experiences that continue to impact your present life; feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Through our therapeutic work together, you can achieve a renewed sense of purpose.
As an experienced CBT, IPT, CFT, and EMDR therapist, I strive to support a wide range of clients with diverse needs and concerns. If you are ready to engage in a therapeutic process and are seeking help for your mental and emotional well-being, we can work together on a variety of issues. These may include anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, or low self-esteem. You may be struggling with negative thought patterns, emotional distress, or past experiences that continue to impact your present life; feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Through our therapeutic work together, you can achieve a renewed sense of purpose.
![Photo of Joanna Bevis, MNCPS Acc., Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/749e1f17-2bb1-4196-8cb2-1876efb4c8b5/2/320x400.png)
As a specialist in men’s issues and relationships, I understand that many men face unique challenges that can impact their well-being and relationships. Are you someone who feels overwhelmed by societal pressures, is struggling with communication in their relationships, or is dealing with unresolved emotional issues? Maybe you are experiencing stress from work, family dynamics, or personal expectations and are looking for a safe space to explore these concerns without judgment. Through our sessions, my clients learn to navigate their emotions, improve their communication skills, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships
As a specialist in men’s issues and relationships, I understand that many men face unique challenges that can impact their well-being and relationships. Are you someone who feels overwhelmed by societal pressures, is struggling with communication in their relationships, or is dealing with unresolved emotional issues? Maybe you are experiencing stress from work, family dynamics, or personal expectations and are looking for a safe space to explore these concerns without judgment. Through our sessions, my clients learn to navigate their emotions, improve their communication skills, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships
![Photo of Nicki Wisbey, MUKCP, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f4b6a30c-4763-4e48-94f4-28aec4dc7aa7/3/320x400.jpeg)
Hello and welcome. I am an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist working with both couples and individuals. Sometimes life gets too much for us, it can be overwhelming, confusing and frightening. I offer a warm safe space for you to explore your thoughts and worries without judgement, where we can start to make sense of what’s happening together and where you can develop strength and resilience and find healthier ways to manage life’s pressures.
Hello and welcome. I am an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist working with both couples and individuals. Sometimes life gets too much for us, it can be overwhelming, confusing and frightening. I offer a warm safe space for you to explore your thoughts and worries without judgement, where we can start to make sense of what’s happening together and where you can develop strength and resilience and find healthier ways to manage life’s pressures.
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Deciding to incorporate therapy into your life is a brave and empowering choice. Therapy aims to give purpose to your life, and you don’t have to do it alone; a dedicated and highly skilled therapist will support you. As your therapist, I will offer you a confidential space to explore what's pushing you down or holding you back in life. Together, we can identify what prevents you from developing and maintaining fruitful and enduring relationships. Being Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) proves my commitment to working in accordance with the BACP’s Ethical Framework.
Deciding to incorporate therapy into your life is a brave and empowering choice. Therapy aims to give purpose to your life, and you don’t have to do it alone; a dedicated and highly skilled therapist will support you. As your therapist, I will offer you a confidential space to explore what's pushing you down or holding you back in life. Together, we can identify what prevents you from developing and maintaining fruitful and enduring relationships. Being Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) proves my commitment to working in accordance with the BACP’s Ethical Framework.
![Photo of Bandna Rekhi - Questa Psychological Services , DCounsPsych, AFBPSsS, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a5187467-48f4-488c-a054-e9c80e972e08/2/320x400.jpeg)
I'm Bandna and I'm the Clinical Director of Questa. We're a small, specialist practice offering gold standard psychological services for children, teenagers, adults and families across Hampshire and Surrey. Our clinicians and support team are here to help you through; whether you want an assessment/diagnosis for autism, ADHD, family support, psychological therapy or supportive psychological coaching (SPC) we can help - and if we can't we'll do our utmost to help you find someone who can. Call or email us today to discuss how we may be able to help you.
I'm Bandna and I'm the Clinical Director of Questa. We're a small, specialist practice offering gold standard psychological services for children, teenagers, adults and families across Hampshire and Surrey. Our clinicians and support team are here to help you through; whether you want an assessment/diagnosis for autism, ADHD, family support, psychological therapy or supportive psychological coaching (SPC) we can help - and if we can't we'll do our utmost to help you find someone who can. Call or email us today to discuss how we may be able to help you.
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Hello and welcome. My name is Dr Lara Akers-Douglas, a Clinical Psychologist who works between the Isle of Wight and Southampton, as well as virtually online. Have you experienced events that continue to have unwanted repercussions throughout your life? My passion lies in helping people who have experienced trauma on their journey towards recovery. With a deep understanding of the profound impact trauma can have on mental and emotional well-being, I can provide expert guidance and support to older teenagers and adults, and help you on your path to recovery.
Hello and welcome. My name is Dr Lara Akers-Douglas, a Clinical Psychologist who works between the Isle of Wight and Southampton, as well as virtually online. Have you experienced events that continue to have unwanted repercussions throughout your life? My passion lies in helping people who have experienced trauma on their journey towards recovery. With a deep understanding of the profound impact trauma can have on mental and emotional well-being, I can provide expert guidance and support to older teenagers and adults, and help you on your path to recovery.
![Photo of Jack Kirton, PNCPS Acc., Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/86382578-d805-4af2-a0c7-7d4f845bdbf6/2/320x400.jpeg)
Every day men fall foul to stress, burnout, and self-sabotage. Just one bad day or one poor decision can imperil your business and career, reputation, relationships, or sanity. To outclass your competition, restrain your own ego, and best develop and safeguard sound mental health and your long-term performance, future, and legacy, facing the man in the mirror is no longer optional. My mission is to help make this as easy as possible. I specialise in male psychology, men's issues, and intersexual dynamics and have worked with a broad range of challenges, offering an approach that will secure results in most cases.
Every day men fall foul to stress, burnout, and self-sabotage. Just one bad day or one poor decision can imperil your business and career, reputation, relationships, or sanity. To outclass your competition, restrain your own ego, and best develop and safeguard sound mental health and your long-term performance, future, and legacy, facing the man in the mirror is no longer optional. My mission is to help make this as easy as possible. I specialise in male psychology, men's issues, and intersexual dynamics and have worked with a broad range of challenges, offering an approach that will secure results in most cases.
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Are you looking for help trying to manage how you think, feel and act? Whether it's anxiety, low-mood, a relationship difficulty or something else, you are probably wanting to find practical strategies and tools to make life work better for you. Maybe you're unsure where to start or what exactly the problem is.
Are you looking for help trying to manage how you think, feel and act? Whether it's anxiety, low-mood, a relationship difficulty or something else, you are probably wanting to find practical strategies and tools to make life work better for you. Maybe you're unsure where to start or what exactly the problem is.
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Are you in a space where you feel anxious, frustrated or depressed? Do you feel stuck or lost ? Are you letting fear or sadness keep you from moving forward? Do you find yourself feeling unfulfilled, unmotivated, held back in your relationships and pursuits in some way? Why wait to feel better? Take action and let's talk. Together we can find new ways of managing your difficulties, understand yourself better and live a more balanced and fulfilling life. Sometimes we need a little help to improve and advance onto the next step.
Are you in a space where you feel anxious, frustrated or depressed? Do you feel stuck or lost ? Are you letting fear or sadness keep you from moving forward? Do you find yourself feeling unfulfilled, unmotivated, held back in your relationships and pursuits in some way? Why wait to feel better? Take action and let's talk. Together we can find new ways of managing your difficulties, understand yourself better and live a more balanced and fulfilling life. Sometimes we need a little help to improve and advance onto the next step.
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Do you long to experience some peace, freedom and self trust around food? I believe this should be a birthright for everyone. If you are feeling out of control around food and concerned about the size or shape of your body, I get it because I've been there. I now use my professional and lived experience to help others find their way out of the prison of binge eating. I'm sure you have tried many times to gain control of your eating and maybe you're at a point where you're thinking there must be more going on than simply not being able to stick to a diet. Is therapy the answer?
Do you long to experience some peace, freedom and self trust around food? I believe this should be a birthright for everyone. If you are feeling out of control around food and concerned about the size or shape of your body, I get it because I've been there. I now use my professional and lived experience to help others find their way out of the prison of binge eating. I'm sure you have tried many times to gain control of your eating and maybe you're at a point where you're thinking there must be more going on than simply not being able to stick to a diet. Is therapy the answer?
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Hello and welcome to Victory Psychology. I am a consultant clinical psychologist working with Veterans, and adults (16+) experiencing mental health difficulties, covering Bournemouth, surrounding areas, and online. I have a special interest in treating combat and civilian PTSD, and complex trauma. I treat anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, and peri natal mental health. I also specialise in therapy for those who have sustained brain injury, stroke, life changing injuries and neurological disorders. In addition, I conduct cognitive capacity assessments.
Hello and welcome to Victory Psychology. I am a consultant clinical psychologist working with Veterans, and adults (16+) experiencing mental health difficulties, covering Bournemouth, surrounding areas, and online. I have a special interest in treating combat and civilian PTSD, and complex trauma. I treat anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, and peri natal mental health. I also specialise in therapy for those who have sustained brain injury, stroke, life changing injuries and neurological disorders. In addition, I conduct cognitive capacity assessments.
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INITIAL CONSULTATION! For individuals, couples, and adolescents. Relationship Specialist, Experienced Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Supervisor and Mindfulness Coach. I coach the leadership team at the NHS and previously a therapist with the NHS, Relate, and CAMHS. Based at The Friarsgate GP Surgery and my home practice counselling for a range of issues including anxiety, relationship issues, low self esteem, abuse, trauma, bereavement, depression, addictions, infertility and have many years experience. I offer a confidential safe, trusting environment for you to explore your issues and find a way forward.
INITIAL CONSULTATION! For individuals, couples, and adolescents. Relationship Specialist, Experienced Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Supervisor and Mindfulness Coach. I coach the leadership team at the NHS and previously a therapist with the NHS, Relate, and CAMHS. Based at The Friarsgate GP Surgery and my home practice counselling for a range of issues including anxiety, relationship issues, low self esteem, abuse, trauma, bereavement, depression, addictions, infertility and have many years experience. I offer a confidential safe, trusting environment for you to explore your issues and find a way forward.
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Positive Psychology Counsellors
How does positive psychology therapy work?
Positive psychology therapy derives from the work of Martin Seligman of the University of Pennsylvania. He and others developed the field of positive psychology building on humanistic theory. Positive psychology therapy is similar to acceptance and commitment therapy, and it essentially quiets emotional distress through positivity, contentment, and well-being. This therapy does not reduce the individual to symptoms and conditions.
When do I know if I need treatment using positive psychology?
If an individual is overwhelmed by emotional distress and general negativity, they may feel trapped. A positive psychology therapist can help them view their emotions and behaviours differently, and approach life with a better understanding of their positive strengths. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from positive psychology therapy?
The patient may be asked to explore their signature strengths. The therapist will also ask the individual to talk about their goals, which should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely. Discussing negative experiences and symptoms is important, but so is the exploration of positive experiences. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more positive and fulfilling way. This therapy is proactive and may use forgiveness, gratitude, hope, and compassion to help reframe negativity.
Is positive psychology effective in therapy?
Positive psychology therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with eating disorders benefit from this type of intervention. This therapy encourages the person to reframe their distressed thoughts and move into healthier patterns of functioning. This therapy also aims to move an individual toward what works well in their life. Positive psychology therapy can elicit lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.