Online Counselling for Tavistock

Photo of Lori Thackham, MNCPS Acc., Counsellor
Lori Thackham
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Tavistock PL19
Welcome - I offer counselling for anxiety, depression and trauma to adults and young people. I am experienced in supporting people to understand themselves better; work through life experiences; identify needs and how to get them met in ways that support a greater sense of wellbeing. I can help to empower you to find your own answers to life's problems. I work flexibly to help you in your process of gaining clarity and deeper understanding, enabling you to find solutions & make decisions to move forward in your life. I am also a qualified Counselling Supervisor. I offer concessions to trainee counsellors.
Welcome - I offer counselling for anxiety, depression and trauma to adults and young people. I am experienced in supporting people to understand themselves better; work through life experiences; identify needs and how to get them met in ways that support a greater sense of wellbeing. I can help to empower you to find your own answers to life's problems. I work flexibly to help you in your process of gaining clarity and deeper understanding, enabling you to find solutions & make decisions to move forward in your life. I am also a qualified Counselling Supervisor. I offer concessions to trainee counsellors.
01822 661241 View 01822 661241
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Jeff Dawson
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Tavistock PL19
Are you aged between 12 and 25-years-old and struggling with your mental and emotional health? Do you need some counselling to help make sense of your life? If so, I could help. My name is Jeff and I have worked with young people in Devon and Cornwall since 2010 in variety of roles from youth worker, coach, mentor, trainer and now psychotherapeutic counsellor.
Are you aged between 12 and 25-years-old and struggling with your mental and emotional health? Do you need some counselling to help make sense of your life? If so, I could help. My name is Jeff and I have worked with young people in Devon and Cornwall since 2010 in variety of roles from youth worker, coach, mentor, trainer and now psychotherapeutic counsellor.
01822 661316 View 01822 661316
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Sarah Boreham
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Tavistock PL19
UKCP clinically experienced in counselling and psychotherapy with children, youth and adults, in the following areas: depression and anxiety, NHS/community acute and enduring mental health, family, parent and child issues, depression, panic disorder, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, Domestic Abuse, occupational/life stress, addiction/substance abuse recovery, autistic spectrum/developmental delay, learning disability, children and young persons experiencing domestic violence, refugees, forensic and eating disorder. As a practitioner I have been part of multidisciplinary teams.If you have any questions or would like to book.
UKCP clinically experienced in counselling and psychotherapy with children, youth and adults, in the following areas: depression and anxiety, NHS/community acute and enduring mental health, family, parent and child issues, depression, panic disorder, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, Domestic Abuse, occupational/life stress, addiction/substance abuse recovery, autistic spectrum/developmental delay, learning disability, children and young persons experiencing domestic violence, refugees, forensic and eating disorder. As a practitioner I have been part of multidisciplinary teams.If you have any questions or would like to book.
01822 667714 View 01822 667714
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Jamie Mark Thomas Styler
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Tavistock PL19
People sometimes think counselling is only for those who have experienced severe trauma. It’s not. My clients don’t always know the cause of their discomfort. They just know that something isn’t quite right. I’m a firm believer that everyone can benefit from counselling. My clients come to me for a variety of reasons. Some want counselling to recover from childhood trauma, domestic abuse or physical violence. Others feel isolated, alone and unheard. Perhaps you’ve experienced bullying, low self-esteem or suicidal thoughts. Many of my clients don’t really know what’s wrong. They just feel burdened, unhappy or ‘stuck’.
People sometimes think counselling is only for those who have experienced severe trauma. It’s not. My clients don’t always know the cause of their discomfort. They just know that something isn’t quite right. I’m a firm believer that everyone can benefit from counselling. My clients come to me for a variety of reasons. Some want counselling to recover from childhood trauma, domestic abuse or physical violence. Others feel isolated, alone and unheard. Perhaps you’ve experienced bullying, low self-esteem or suicidal thoughts. Many of my clients don’t really know what’s wrong. They just feel burdened, unhappy or ‘stuck’.
01822 661319 View 01822 661319
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Sarah Mills
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Tavistock PL19  (Online Only)
Hi, I’m Sarah. I became a counsellor as I believe in the healing power of the counselling relationship. Sometimes we can feel lost and alone with how we feel. Having someone to share and work through our thoughts and feelings with, in a safe, nonjudgemental environment can help us to make the changes we want to make and begin to move forward with our lives.
Hi, I’m Sarah. I became a counsellor as I believe in the healing power of the counselling relationship. Sometimes we can feel lost and alone with how we feel. Having someone to share and work through our thoughts and feelings with, in a safe, nonjudgemental environment can help us to make the changes we want to make and begin to move forward with our lives.
01822 667724 View 01822 667724
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Dr Sophie Louise Mayhew
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Tavistock PL19
UK wide service. Do you feel tired of your self criticism? Does it bring you down or create worry? I can help you develop a different relationship with yourself. One that will help you move forward in life with courage, wisdom and warmth.
UK wide service. Do you feel tired of your self criticism? Does it bring you down or create worry? I can help you develop a different relationship with yourself. One that will help you move forward in life with courage, wisdom and warmth.
01572 498990 View 01572 498990
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Fran Dewdney
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Tavistock PL19
Losing someone close to you can be one of the hardest things you will experience in your life. Leaving you feeling isolated, lost and as if life will never be the same again. I have lots of experience of working with clients who are struggling in their grief to help them come to terms with what has happened, make sense of how they feel and look forward to their future. I have particular experience supporting women and their partners who have had pregnancy related grief/crisis from working within a Plymouth based charity for six years.
Losing someone close to you can be one of the hardest things you will experience in your life. Leaving you feeling isolated, lost and as if life will never be the same again. I have lots of experience of working with clients who are struggling in their grief to help them come to terms with what has happened, make sense of how they feel and look forward to their future. I have particular experience supporting women and their partners who have had pregnancy related grief/crisis from working within a Plymouth based charity for six years.
01822 668572 View 01822 668572
Photo of Lisa Clive - Dr Lisa Clive, Ebb and Flow Psychology and EMDR, HCPC - Clin. Psych., Psychologist
Dr Lisa Clive, Ebb and Flow Psychology and EMDR
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Tavistock PL19
Welcome to Ebb and Flow, I specialise in working with trauma, loss and bereavement offering a bespoke psychological support for children, parents, families and professionals based in Devon. I offer a range of individual, family and group therapies including EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy).
Welcome to Ebb and Flow, I specialise in working with trauma, loss and bereavement offering a bespoke psychological support for children, parents, families and professionals based in Devon. I offer a range of individual, family and group therapies including EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy).
01822 661367 View 01822 661367
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Chris Eames
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Tavistock PL19
Are you finding life hard right now? Do you know something’s not quite right, but are struggling to make sense of what's going on? You may be experiencing difficulty in your relationships with others, either at work, or in the family. You may have noticed that it’s becoming harder to regulate your emotions, or impossible to make decisions about your own life. Talking to someone neutral can help you get back in touch with what you really feel, leaving you free to make the decisions you need to get back on track. Whatever your situation, I can help you make sense of whatever's going on, and support you in finding a way through.
Are you finding life hard right now? Do you know something’s not quite right, but are struggling to make sense of what's going on? You may be experiencing difficulty in your relationships with others, either at work, or in the family. You may have noticed that it’s becoming harder to regulate your emotions, or impossible to make decisions about your own life. Talking to someone neutral can help you get back in touch with what you really feel, leaving you free to make the decisions you need to get back on track. Whatever your situation, I can help you make sense of whatever's going on, and support you in finding a way through.
07813 067743 View 07813 067743
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Emily Burns Child Therapy
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Tavistock PL19
Emily is a Child and Adolescent Therapist who has worked therapeutically with children and families for over twenty years. She has helped many children through difficult times using play and the arts to communicate emotions, often in ways words cannot. She works with play, creative arts, mindfulness, visualisations and other techniques to help children and young people cope with and make sense of anxiety and strong emotions. She is experienced in child-parent work and offers support to parents and professionals. She has specialisms in trauma and attachment and works with vulnerable children at Trevi and Psychology Associates.
Emily is a Child and Adolescent Therapist who has worked therapeutically with children and families for over twenty years. She has helped many children through difficult times using play and the arts to communicate emotions, often in ways words cannot. She works with play, creative arts, mindfulness, visualisations and other techniques to help children and young people cope with and make sense of anxiety and strong emotions. She is experienced in child-parent work and offers support to parents and professionals. She has specialisms in trauma and attachment and works with vulnerable children at Trevi and Psychology Associates.
01822 668324 View 01822 668324
Photo of Kathy Kelly, MBACP Snr. Accred, Counsellor
Kathy Kelly
Counsellor, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified Verified
Tavistock PL19
I worked in the NHS in Mental Health for 20years before moving into private practice. My experience covers a wealth of various issues and aims to meet individual needs and goals. My practice is based arounds peoples wants/need and desire for change. Website: www.breakaway-sw.com
I worked in the NHS in Mental Health for 20years before moving into private practice. My experience covers a wealth of various issues and aims to meet individual needs and goals. My practice is based arounds peoples wants/need and desire for change. Website: www.breakaway-sw.com
01822 667997 View 01822 667997
Photo of Heather Cowie, MBACP, Counsellor
Heather Cowie
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tavistock PL19
Do you feel like something needs to change but you don’t know how? Does that change seem impossible? Whether you feel overwhelmed, stuck, angry, alone, anxious or unaware of what is happening to you, I can help you to make that change. To become more like the “old” you again, or maybe to find a “better" you, or even the "real” you. I help people with anxiety feel more relaxed, people pleasers find confidence and assertiveness, people affected by the past to overcome the legacy of their experiences, those who feel overwhelmed to find a calm space and the bereaved to grieve.
Do you feel like something needs to change but you don’t know how? Does that change seem impossible? Whether you feel overwhelmed, stuck, angry, alone, anxious or unaware of what is happening to you, I can help you to make that change. To become more like the “old” you again, or maybe to find a “better" you, or even the "real” you. I help people with anxiety feel more relaxed, people pleasers find confidence and assertiveness, people affected by the past to overcome the legacy of their experiences, those who feel overwhelmed to find a calm space and the bereaved to grieve.
01822 661372 View 01822 661372
Photo of Emma White, MNCPS Acc., Counsellor
Emma White
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Tavistock PL19
I offer an intuitive, integrative approach to meet your individual needs. I have experience in working with trauma & can offer body centred therapy to provide stability & provide safe & effective therapy. Simply being with with someone who is listening, deeply to what you are saying, can be a hugely supportive experience. We always simply start with where you are now, and work together, even when things are difficult, to find ways to move forward. Enabling you to live life more fully, with an increased sense of freedom & choice.
I offer an intuitive, integrative approach to meet your individual needs. I have experience in working with trauma & can offer body centred therapy to provide stability & provide safe & effective therapy. Simply being with with someone who is listening, deeply to what you are saying, can be a hugely supportive experience. We always simply start with where you are now, and work together, even when things are difficult, to find ways to move forward. Enabling you to live life more fully, with an increased sense of freedom & choice.
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Photo of Karen Toms, MSc, MBACP, Counsellor
Karen Toms
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Tavistock PL19
Are you at a life crossroads? Weighed down by anxiety and/or depression? Or struggling with low esteem, confidence issues or career difficulties? Clients often come to me having spent a long time feeling below par. They may have struggled with physical as well as mental ill health and found it hard to make consistent change. I will provide a calm safe space where you can feel fully supported to talk about issues that are challenging you, have difficult conversations and share tears and laughter. I will support you to decide how you want to move forwards and help you put in place initiatives to create lasting positive change.
Are you at a life crossroads? Weighed down by anxiety and/or depression? Or struggling with low esteem, confidence issues or career difficulties? Clients often come to me having spent a long time feeling below par. They may have struggled with physical as well as mental ill health and found it hard to make consistent change. I will provide a calm safe space where you can feel fully supported to talk about issues that are challenging you, have difficult conversations and share tears and laughter. I will support you to decide how you want to move forwards and help you put in place initiatives to create lasting positive change.
01572 498965 View 01572 498965

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Is online therapy as effective as in-person?

Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?

One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialised therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.

Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?

Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.

Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?

The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.