Narrative Counselling in Teddington
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Dr Sarah Emmerson
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Teddington TW11 (Online Only)
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and have a number of years experience working in the NHS with people dealing with trauma, anxiety and perinatal difficulties. I want to offer you a therapy experience that is centred around you and your needs. You might be struggling with relationships in your life, dealing with worries and anxiety or unresolved traumatic experiences from your past - or you might not know exactly what is wrong but are just looking for a place to talk and understand yourself better. I can offer a safe and calm space to explore what is going on for you and think together about ways we can help you.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and have a number of years experience working in the NHS with people dealing with trauma, anxiety and perinatal difficulties. I want to offer you a therapy experience that is centred around you and your needs. You might be struggling with relationships in your life, dealing with worries and anxiety or unresolved traumatic experiences from your past - or you might not know exactly what is wrong but are just looking for a place to talk and understand yourself better. I can offer a safe and calm space to explore what is going on for you and think together about ways we can help you.
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I work with adults and young people aged 8 years old to 25 year olds who are looking for a safe space to understand themselves and make sense of their experiences. I'm an HCPC registered and Chartered Clinical Psychologist (DClinPsych) with 20 years of experience. I previously worked in NHS adult primary care and Child and Adolescent Mental Health services (CAMHS) as well as in private practice in Harley Street and Canary Wharf and inside big corporations. Please note that I'm not able to work with young people who are presenting with a high level of risk to themselves (e.g., self harming , eating disorder, psychosis).
I work with adults and young people aged 8 years old to 25 year olds who are looking for a safe space to understand themselves and make sense of their experiences. I'm an HCPC registered and Chartered Clinical Psychologist (DClinPsych) with 20 years of experience. I previously worked in NHS adult primary care and Child and Adolescent Mental Health services (CAMHS) as well as in private practice in Harley Street and Canary Wharf and inside big corporations. Please note that I'm not able to work with young people who are presenting with a high level of risk to themselves (e.g., self harming , eating disorder, psychosis).
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Have you faced uncertainty and doubt, struggling with direction and feeling disconnected from your aspirations? Whether burdened by trauma, grief, confusion, or responsibility, I provide a safe, compassionate and approachable therapy environment, dedicated to fostering personal growth and healing. I use thoughtful questioning to address your deepest fears and concerns. Whilst I am multilingual in Hindi, Kiswahili and Punjabi, I offer therapy in English only. I welcome indivduals from all backgrounds.
Have you faced uncertainty and doubt, struggling with direction and feeling disconnected from your aspirations? Whether burdened by trauma, grief, confusion, or responsibility, I provide a safe, compassionate and approachable therapy environment, dedicated to fostering personal growth and healing. I use thoughtful questioning to address your deepest fears and concerns. Whilst I am multilingual in Hindi, Kiswahili and Punjabi, I offer therapy in English only. I welcome indivduals from all backgrounds.
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I specialise in working with couples and individuals on better communication, restoring desire and intimacy, surviving affairs, and sexual problems First sessions (1 hour) are free, without any obligation to continue, so you can check out you're comfortable working with me. I can usually see you within 48 hours (and sometimes the same day). I work evenings, weekends, and daytimes. I offer in person and video sessions.
I specialise in working with couples and individuals on better communication, restoring desire and intimacy, surviving affairs, and sexual problems First sessions (1 hour) are free, without any obligation to continue, so you can check out you're comfortable working with me. I can usually see you within 48 hours (and sometimes the same day). I work evenings, weekends, and daytimes. I offer in person and video sessions.
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I work with individuals, couples, families and young people aged 10 - 18. If you, you and your partner, your family or your teenager(s) feel stuck it can be difficult to navigate the issues causing this. Counselling can help open a conversation that will benefit the situation you find yourself/-selves in. Couple counselling may involve finding a joint focus in order to reach a goal that feels safe for both partners; sometimes couple counselling will result in separation work. Young people come with many issues that are important to them and must not be dismissed; this includes anxiety, panic, identity, loss and relationships.
I work with individuals, couples, families and young people aged 10 - 18. If you, you and your partner, your family or your teenager(s) feel stuck it can be difficult to navigate the issues causing this. Counselling can help open a conversation that will benefit the situation you find yourself/-selves in. Couple counselling may involve finding a joint focus in order to reach a goal that feels safe for both partners; sometimes couple counselling will result in separation work. Young people come with many issues that are important to them and must not be dismissed; this includes anxiety, panic, identity, loss and relationships.
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If you are feeling disconnected and undermined by anxiety or distress, you are wise to be considering therapy. There is solid evidence that psychological treatment can help people move on when their own efforts are not enough. Psychotherapy is confidential, safe, and caring. As a clinical psychologist, I have been trained to work collaboratively with my clients to develop a shared way of thinking about their problems and how they can move forward. My practice is integrative, eclectic and client focused: no one therapy suits every person or every issue.
If you are feeling disconnected and undermined by anxiety or distress, you are wise to be considering therapy. There is solid evidence that psychological treatment can help people move on when their own efforts are not enough. Psychotherapy is confidential, safe, and caring. As a clinical psychologist, I have been trained to work collaboratively with my clients to develop a shared way of thinking about their problems and how they can move forward. My practice is integrative, eclectic and client focused: no one therapy suits every person or every issue.
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Feeling low? Not sure why? Or maybe you know why but not sure what to do about it. Either way, I am here to help you work through this difficult time. It takes courage to reach out and ask for support so it is important to find a counsellor who you feel comfortable with. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to help you reflect on your personal experiences, develop self-awareness and make the changes you are looking for, to obtain a more fulfilling life. Asking for support is not admitting you can't cope, it's about looking for ways to help you cope.
Feeling low? Not sure why? Or maybe you know why but not sure what to do about it. Either way, I am here to help you work through this difficult time. It takes courage to reach out and ask for support so it is important to find a counsellor who you feel comfortable with. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to help you reflect on your personal experiences, develop self-awareness and make the changes you are looking for, to obtain a more fulfilling life. Asking for support is not admitting you can't cope, it's about looking for ways to help you cope.
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Dr Amin has specialist training and skills in various therapeutic approaches and is skilled in delivering psychological interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Exposure Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy.
Dr Amin is an experienced Chartered Clinical Psychologist and an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. In addition to her private practice, Dr Amin is currently working within the NHS with adults with complex and enduring mental health difficulties and works as a Lecturer and Clinical Tutor at University College London offering teaching, training and supervision. Dr Amin specialises in working with adult mental health and works with a range of difficulties such as trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, generalised anxiety, phobias, eating disorders and personality disorders.
Dr Amin has specialist training and skills in various therapeutic approaches and is skilled in delivering psychological interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Exposure Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy.
Dr Amin is an experienced Chartered Clinical Psychologist and an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. In addition to her private practice, Dr Amin is currently working within the NHS with adults with complex and enduring mental health difficulties and works as a Lecturer and Clinical Tutor at University College London offering teaching, training and supervision. Dr Amin specialises in working with adult mental health and works with a range of difficulties such as trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, generalised anxiety, phobias, eating disorders and personality disorders.
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Dr Zara Hosany
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Kingston upon Thames KT2 (Online Only)
I use a variety of approaches in my work, which includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Systemic Family and Couple work, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), IPT-A, Solution-focussed, Psychodynamic, Play and Attachment based therapies.
Do you feel fed up and struggling to achieve your goals? Are you looking for movement and change? Would you like a therapist or supervisor who is understanding and able to help you progress forwards in the direction you would like to move in? I am Dr Zara Hosany, a Principal Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience working in mental health. I offer a range of interventions: individual work with adults, young people, parents, couples, family therapy; supervision for qualified professionals and trainees; coaching and mentoring, consultation work with organisations, and reflective spaces for groups.
I use a variety of approaches in my work, which includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Systemic Family and Couple work, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), IPT-A, Solution-focussed, Psychodynamic, Play and Attachment based therapies.
Do you feel fed up and struggling to achieve your goals? Are you looking for movement and change? Would you like a therapist or supervisor who is understanding and able to help you progress forwards in the direction you would like to move in? I am Dr Zara Hosany, a Principal Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience working in mental health. I offer a range of interventions: individual work with adults, young people, parents, couples, family therapy; supervision for qualified professionals and trainees; coaching and mentoring, consultation work with organisations, and reflective spaces for groups.
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Are you struggling with difficult emotions? Are you feeling stuck in your life? Are you finding it hard to see a way forward? I might be able to help. I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist (18 years in the NHS; 3 years in private practice). I have worked in a range of settings with people from diverse backgrounds and a wide range of psychological issues. I help people to cope better with intense emotions, improve their relationships, develop greater self-compassion, increase their self-confidence, and overcome past traumatic experiences. I work with adults (18+ years). I am bilingual and can offer therapy in English and German.
Are you struggling with difficult emotions? Are you feeling stuck in your life? Are you finding it hard to see a way forward? I might be able to help. I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist (18 years in the NHS; 3 years in private practice). I have worked in a range of settings with people from diverse backgrounds and a wide range of psychological issues. I help people to cope better with intense emotions, improve their relationships, develop greater self-compassion, increase their self-confidence, and overcome past traumatic experiences. I work with adults (18+ years). I am bilingual and can offer therapy in English and German.
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I am a Consultant Chartered Clinical & Coaching Psychologist based in Hampton working across Richmond, Kingston, London and Surrey. I see individual clients, couples and families, and I also work with top directors and teams as a specialist coaching psychologist. I sit at the top of the psychology profession with 35 years of clinical practice having worked across central and south-west London NHS trusts and moved to the south coast for my Consultant post, and then in full time Clinical, Coaching and Occupational Health private practice, working across London and the South, the UK remotely.
I am a Consultant Chartered Clinical & Coaching Psychologist based in Hampton working across Richmond, Kingston, London and Surrey. I see individual clients, couples and families, and I also work with top directors and teams as a specialist coaching psychologist. I sit at the top of the psychology profession with 35 years of clinical practice having worked across central and south-west London NHS trusts and moved to the south coast for my Consultant post, and then in full time Clinical, Coaching and Occupational Health private practice, working across London and the South, the UK remotely.
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Marybeth Mendenhall
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston upon Thames KT2
Welcome! My clients say that I am warm and supportive counsellor who is also very practical. I work with individuals, couples and families who are having difficulties with life, or relationship issues or facing new challenges when it seems old solutions are no longer effective. I am always optimistic that it is never too late to make changes and live life more fully. My commitment to you is to listen deeply with respect and understanding and to enable you to reach your goals and to live a rewarding life, full of meaning, connection and happiness.
Welcome! My clients say that I am warm and supportive counsellor who is also very practical. I work with individuals, couples and families who are having difficulties with life, or relationship issues or facing new challenges when it seems old solutions are no longer effective. I am always optimistic that it is never too late to make changes and live life more fully. My commitment to you is to listen deeply with respect and understanding and to enable you to reach your goals and to live a rewarding life, full of meaning, connection and happiness.
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I work with a unique combination of eastern and western approaches. I provide a safe, supportive, and warm environment in which you can explore and find your own way and insights into your life.
I work with a unique combination of eastern and western approaches. I provide a safe, supportive, and warm environment in which you can explore and find your own way and insights into your life.
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Welcome, I'm Dr Charmaine Elliott. I practice therapy to empower my clients in pursuing a better future. You might feel vulnerable thinking about sharing concerns you've been keeping private. Maybe you can name how you feel, and want specific help. You could be seeking fresh perspectives, a compassionate champion to help you grow out of a difficult patch, so you can make a new start and achieve your vision for yourself. I specialise in working with women to alleviate impacts of low mood, self-esteem, anxiety, trauma, grief or relationship concerns. Your problems can be overcome, your opportunities widened, your value maximised.
Welcome, I'm Dr Charmaine Elliott. I practice therapy to empower my clients in pursuing a better future. You might feel vulnerable thinking about sharing concerns you've been keeping private. Maybe you can name how you feel, and want specific help. You could be seeking fresh perspectives, a compassionate champion to help you grow out of a difficult patch, so you can make a new start and achieve your vision for yourself. I specialise in working with women to alleviate impacts of low mood, self-esteem, anxiety, trauma, grief or relationship concerns. Your problems can be overcome, your opportunities widened, your value maximised.
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I specialise in helping you navigate burnout, set boundaries, and embrace self-care. If you’re feeling the pressures of your day job, making endless to-do lists, struggling to tell the difference between stress and burnout, my integrative approach can help you find clarity. Many people face the challenge of balancing work & personal life, feeling the weight of obligations without knowing how to establish healthy boundaries. If you feel trapped by perfectionism and procrastination, fearing that not being the best means you won’t be accepted, I can help you explore your identity, embrace your uniqueness, & embark on your true purpose.
I specialise in helping you navigate burnout, set boundaries, and embrace self-care. If you’re feeling the pressures of your day job, making endless to-do lists, struggling to tell the difference between stress and burnout, my integrative approach can help you find clarity. Many people face the challenge of balancing work & personal life, feeling the weight of obligations without knowing how to establish healthy boundaries. If you feel trapped by perfectionism and procrastination, fearing that not being the best means you won’t be accepted, I can help you explore your identity, embrace your uniqueness, & embark on your true purpose.
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Maybe you’re thinking and feeling things you don’t want to think or feel. Or maybe feeling nothing at all. Perhaps things keep going wrong; or perhaps nothing changes. It could be you feel you can’t cope. Or something has just come and hit you for six. Counselling is a safe place to explore things like that. It’s a place with the potential for personal change. Fortunately, we humans can change our minds. Literally. A fancy word for this is plasticity. Even more, we are designed to change in each other’s company. It’s how humans learn to fit in. So we make a new relationship, you and I, and this is our vehicle for change.
Maybe you’re thinking and feeling things you don’t want to think or feel. Or maybe feeling nothing at all. Perhaps things keep going wrong; or perhaps nothing changes. It could be you feel you can’t cope. Or something has just come and hit you for six. Counselling is a safe place to explore things like that. It’s a place with the potential for personal change. Fortunately, we humans can change our minds. Literally. A fancy word for this is plasticity. Even more, we are designed to change in each other’s company. It’s how humans learn to fit in. So we make a new relationship, you and I, and this is our vehicle for change.
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Reaching out and asking for help can be both scary and difficult. You may be struggling with things in your life and you don't know how to manage them. My aim is to provide a safe and confidential space in which you will be heard without the fear of being judged. Where you will feel accepted for who you are. As an Integrative Relational counsellor I blend different theories and approaches to suit you specific and needs. Together we will work side by side as you embark on your therapeutic journey.
Reaching out and asking for help can be both scary and difficult. You may be struggling with things in your life and you don't know how to manage them. My aim is to provide a safe and confidential space in which you will be heard without the fear of being judged. Where you will feel accepted for who you are. As an Integrative Relational counsellor I blend different theories and approaches to suit you specific and needs. Together we will work side by side as you embark on your therapeutic journey.
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Dr Melissa Barry
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond TW10 (Online Only)
Feeling overwhelmed by life's demands? Is stress and anxiety taking over, leaving you struggling to find balance? You’re not alone. I specialize in helping individuals like you manage stress, enhance emotional resilience, and process trauma. In our confidential and supportive sessions, we’ll develop effective coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, and build self-compassion. Imagine regaining control, achieving stability, and living a more balanced life. Reach out today and start your journey to emotional well-being and satisfaction.
Feeling overwhelmed by life's demands? Is stress and anxiety taking over, leaving you struggling to find balance? You’re not alone. I specialize in helping individuals like you manage stress, enhance emotional resilience, and process trauma. In our confidential and supportive sessions, we’ll develop effective coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, and build self-compassion. Imagine regaining control, achieving stability, and living a more balanced life. Reach out today and start your journey to emotional well-being and satisfaction.
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I am a qualified and experienced Family and Systemic Psychotherapist working with families,individuals and couples. I currently work online and face to face in Twickenham. I have worked in child and adolescent mental health services in the NHS & Education for over 35 years. I have experience in working with families,at all stages of life, and specialise in working with young people where there is ADHD, Autism,anxiety and low mood and adult families where there may be ongoing unresolved issues or mental health difficulties. Much of my couple work focuses on disagreements and tensions around parenting styles.
I am a qualified and experienced Family and Systemic Psychotherapist working with families,individuals and couples. I currently work online and face to face in Twickenham. I have worked in child and adolescent mental health services in the NHS & Education for over 35 years. I have experience in working with families,at all stages of life, and specialise in working with young people where there is ADHD, Autism,anxiety and low mood and adult families where there may be ongoing unresolved issues or mental health difficulties. Much of my couple work focuses on disagreements and tensions around parenting styles.
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Erin Hope Thompson (Online Sessions Available)
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Kingston upon Thames KT2
I offer both in-person and online therapy. I have over ten years’ experience working in the mental health sector, helping people overcome and manage their difficulties, be it in their personal or professional lives. I specialise in working with anxiety, depression, OCD, bereavement, health difficulties, and relationship counselling. I work with both adults and young people and can incorporate a number of different therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, systemic therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, schema therapy, and compassion focused therapy.
I offer both in-person and online therapy. I have over ten years’ experience working in the mental health sector, helping people overcome and manage their difficulties, be it in their personal or professional lives. I specialise in working with anxiety, depression, OCD, bereavement, health difficulties, and relationship counselling. I work with both adults and young people and can incorporate a number of different therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, systemic therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, schema therapy, and compassion focused therapy.
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Narrative Counsellors
Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds — perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.