Narrative Counselling in Twickenham
Are you struggling with a pressured life and any of the dilemmas below, as you are considering therapy? “Nobody really understands what I am currently going through.” / “I am giving to everyone but no one takes care of my emotional needs.” / “My work is leaving me feeling increasingly stressed and burnt out.” / “I struggle with difficult trade-offs in my work and private life.” / “I want to numb with either work, food, drink, sex, or drugs.” “I feel that I am at a crossroads of my life.”
Are you struggling with a pressured life and any of the dilemmas below, as you are considering therapy? “Nobody really understands what I am currently going through.” / “I am giving to everyone but no one takes care of my emotional needs.” / “My work is leaving me feeling increasingly stressed and burnt out.” / “I struggle with difficult trade-offs in my work and private life.” / “I want to numb with either work, food, drink, sex, or drugs.” “I feel that I am at a crossroads of my life.”
Audra Williams
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Twickenham TW1 (Online Only)
So often people suffer in silence instead of reaching out for support. Whether you are looking for a therapist for yourself or have concerns about your child, teenager or family member, I will provide an engaging and individual approach. I am an experienced artist and art psychotherapist and work creatively with my clients. I am now providing ONLINE psychotherapy and counselling.
So often people suffer in silence instead of reaching out for support. Whether you are looking for a therapist for yourself or have concerns about your child, teenager or family member, I will provide an engaging and individual approach. I am an experienced artist and art psychotherapist and work creatively with my clients. I am now providing ONLINE psychotherapy and counselling.
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.
As a therapist with extensive experience working with various types of trauma I understand the multifaceted and nuanced nature of each individuals journey. I understand the anxieties these experiences result in and how daunting it feels to reach out. I offer an empathetic and confidential environment to adults looking to explore and understand their experiences. I understand that there various reasons why someone would seek therapeutic support and expressing vulnerabilities can be difficulty especially if we feel we will be judged or misunderstood. I work in a holistic way that considers your unique background and beliefs.
As a therapist with extensive experience working with various types of trauma I understand the multifaceted and nuanced nature of each individuals journey. I understand the anxieties these experiences result in and how daunting it feels to reach out. I offer an empathetic and confidential environment to adults looking to explore and understand their experiences. I understand that there various reasons why someone would seek therapeutic support and expressing vulnerabilities can be difficulty especially if we feel we will be judged or misunderstood. I work in a holistic way that considers your unique background and beliefs.
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.
Hi, I'm Luke. I've worked as a therapist all over the country and love meeting new people from different places. I've also worked in mental health remotely for 10 years now. Covid finally proved remote CBT is just as effective as face-to-face. Now my clinic is 100% remote, so we can find a time that's convenient for you. Over the years I've studied CBT at length and now use others approaches too: for a wide range of clinical problems and for people from all walks of life. The best part of my job is kindly and honestly connecting with people to bring about the change they want, in a way that's backed up by the best science available.
Hi, I'm Luke. I've worked as a therapist all over the country and love meeting new people from different places. I've also worked in mental health remotely for 10 years now. Covid finally proved remote CBT is just as effective as face-to-face. Now my clinic is 100% remote, so we can find a time that's convenient for you. Over the years I've studied CBT at length and now use others approaches too: for a wide range of clinical problems and for people from all walks of life. The best part of my job is kindly and honestly connecting with people to bring about the change they want, in a way that's backed up by the best science available.
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).
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.
Karen Burke, Trauma Recovery, CBT, Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Twickenham TW1 (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.
Experiencing anxiety, depression, problems in relationships or some more elusive trouble that is difficult to name? There are many situations that prompt people to seek help when they encounter a problem in living and struggle to find a way through confusion and emotional suffering. Talking things trough helps. As a therapist, my primary concern is to create a warm and respectful relationship that would provide support as well as encourage you to express your feelings and reflect upon what is going on for you. Rather than being a neutral observer, I seek to involve myself in your effort to deal with your distress.
Experiencing anxiety, depression, problems in relationships or some more elusive trouble that is difficult to name? There are many situations that prompt people to seek help when they encounter a problem in living and struggle to find a way through confusion and emotional suffering. Talking things trough helps. As a therapist, my primary concern is to create a warm and respectful relationship that would provide support as well as encourage you to express your feelings and reflect upon what is going on for you. Rather than being a neutral observer, I seek to involve myself in your effort to deal with your distress.
As an HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist, chartered with the British Psychological Society, I aim to think with my clients about their current challenges and also about their hopes for the future. I offer compassionate psychological support, tailored to suit the needs of each individual. I approach each client gently and respectfully in order to identify helpful ways of working together, which will assist them in reaching their potential. If you are experiencing overwhelming emotions or you simply feel that you have lost direction, please feel free to make contact.
As an HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist, chartered with the British Psychological Society, I aim to think with my clients about their current challenges and also about their hopes for the future. I offer compassionate psychological support, tailored to suit the needs of each individual. I approach each client gently and respectfully in order to identify helpful ways of working together, which will assist them in reaching their potential. If you are experiencing overwhelming emotions or you simply feel that you have lost direction, please feel free to make contact.
I work with families, couples and individuals. Specialising in relationships, anger, self-esteem issues, addictions and emotional difficulties, I help you have a better relationship with others as well as yourself. I work with you to explore and understand your struggles, repeating patterns and find ways to change them or adapt them to make them helpful. Couples tend to argue in a cyclic nature without ever resolving their arguments. I work with couples to understand this cycle and how to exit it. Individuals can also get stuck in repeating patterns. Examining them, understanding them and working through them brings change.
I work with families, couples and individuals. Specialising in relationships, anger, self-esteem issues, addictions and emotional difficulties, I help you have a better relationship with others as well as yourself. I work with you to explore and understand your struggles, repeating patterns and find ways to change them or adapt them to make them helpful. Couples tend to argue in a cyclic nature without ever resolving their arguments. I work with couples to understand this cycle and how to exit it. Individuals can also get stuck in repeating patterns. Examining them, understanding them and working through them brings 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.
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.
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.
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.
Dr Sarah Emmerson
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Twickenham TW1 (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.
I offer confidential and creative psychotherapy to individuals and couples. I work worldwide using Zoom, and in-person in London, UK. My clients usually arrive to work through a difficulty – including anxiety and depression, situations with relationships and sex, issues with alcohol or drugs, loss, recent or historic abuse, betrayal, self-esteem, anger, or a sense of being directionless or stuck. I respect the urgency of the situation – the need to find a way through – and the need for that way to be sustainable and authentic to who you are.
I offer confidential and creative psychotherapy to individuals and couples. I work worldwide using Zoom, and in-person in London, UK. My clients usually arrive to work through a difficulty – including anxiety and depression, situations with relationships and sex, issues with alcohol or drugs, loss, recent or historic abuse, betrayal, self-esteem, anger, or a sense of being directionless or stuck. I respect the urgency of the situation – the need to find a way through – and the need for that way to be sustainable and authentic to who you are.
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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I am a chartered psychologist in the United Kingdom (BPS) and a registered clinical psychologist in Hong Kong (HKICP). I am also a trained Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) and a registered EMDR Therapist in Hong Kong (EMDR-HK). I have extensive experience in treating childhood trauma, relational trauma, PTSD, attachment issues, and a wide range of other mental health challenges.
I am a chartered psychologist in the United Kingdom (BPS) and a registered clinical psychologist in Hong Kong (HKICP). I am also a trained Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) and a registered EMDR Therapist in Hong Kong (EMDR-HK). I have extensive experience in treating childhood trauma, relational trauma, PTSD, attachment issues, and a wide range of other mental health challenges.
Stella Stathi - Midlife & Transitions
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Richmond TW9 (Online Only)
I am a qualified, experienced Jungian/Somatic psychotherapist and Midlife Transition guide. I specialise in working with people who are navigating the transformative time of Midlife, as well as other significant life transitions, related to career, relationship, relocation, loss, etc. I also work with fellow therapists, healers and creatives who want to go deeper in both their personal and professional journey. I am passionate about helping my clients discover who they truly are, under the layers of conditioning and outgrown identities we all carry, and step into a more authentic and unique Life filled with Meaning and Purpose.
I am a qualified, experienced Jungian/Somatic psychotherapist and Midlife Transition guide. I specialise in working with people who are navigating the transformative time of Midlife, as well as other significant life transitions, related to career, relationship, relocation, loss, etc. I also work with fellow therapists, healers and creatives who want to go deeper in both their personal and professional journey. I am passionate about helping my clients discover who they truly are, under the layers of conditioning and outgrown identities we all carry, and step into a more authentic and unique Life filled with Meaning and Purpose.
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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.