Bereavement Counselling in West Kirby

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Stephanie Anne Edwards
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
West Kirby CH48
I believe each of us have the capacity to grow to reach our true potential. What can influence or inhibit our positive growth? Our life experiences are affected by childhood events, our relationships with parents. siblings, other family members, friendships, work etc, Our soil can be contaminated by others in our lives when we experience childhood trauma, grief, loss, shame and witnessing violence. being in abusive relationships, life and death situations. These experiences influence us as we grow up, our emotions, our beliefs, our thoughts and our behaviours. This can make us feel depressed, anxious, derailed and scared.
I believe each of us have the capacity to grow to reach our true potential. What can influence or inhibit our positive growth? Our life experiences are affected by childhood events, our relationships with parents. siblings, other family members, friendships, work etc, Our soil can be contaminated by others in our lives when we experience childhood trauma, grief, loss, shame and witnessing violence. being in abusive relationships, life and death situations. These experiences influence us as we grow up, our emotions, our beliefs, our thoughts and our behaviours. This can make us feel depressed, anxious, derailed and scared.
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Inscape Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
West Kirby CH47
Waitlist for new clients
Psychotherapy can help support you with a range of concerns. You could be feeling troubled by something in your life. You could be feeling low or anxious, perhaps from a bereavement, trauma or abuse. You may find it difficult to sustain healthy relationships. You may be experiencing chronic pain, an addiction to something that is doing you harm, or trying to come to terms with a frightening medical diagnosis. You may also hope to understand and love yourself and others better, to become more authentic, to understand the pain of being human, or to seek spiritual fulfilment.
Psychotherapy can help support you with a range of concerns. You could be feeling troubled by something in your life. You could be feeling low or anxious, perhaps from a bereavement, trauma or abuse. You may find it difficult to sustain healthy relationships. You may be experiencing chronic pain, an addiction to something that is doing you harm, or trying to come to terms with a frightening medical diagnosis. You may also hope to understand and love yourself and others better, to become more authentic, to understand the pain of being human, or to seek spiritual fulfilment.
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Lyndsay MacAulay
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
West Kirby CH47
Hi, my name is Lyndsay, I specialise in working with kids, teens, and young adults who are dealing with a variety of problems in their lives -school, EBSA, bullying, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, friendships, family break down, identity issues, neurodivergence, social media, anxiety, low mood, depression,or grief and loss to name but a few. I work with recent and historic sexual, emotional and physical abuse and trauma.
Hi, my name is Lyndsay, I specialise in working with kids, teens, and young adults who are dealing with a variety of problems in their lives -school, EBSA, bullying, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, friendships, family break down, identity issues, neurodivergence, social media, anxiety, low mood, depression,or grief and loss to name but a few. I work with recent and historic sexual, emotional and physical abuse and trauma.
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Françoise Rutland
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP
Verified Verified
West Kirby CH47
​I have a particular interest in working with issues of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and relational issues. My core modality is psychodynamic with integrative counselling, and clinical hypnotherapy with memberships and accreditation with NCPS, BACP and CNHC. I believe that the best therapeutic outcomes directly relate to trust, acceptance and confidentiality between counsellor and client.
​I have a particular interest in working with issues of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and relational issues. My core modality is psychodynamic with integrative counselling, and clinical hypnotherapy with memberships and accreditation with NCPS, BACP and CNHC. I believe that the best therapeutic outcomes directly relate to trust, acceptance and confidentiality between counsellor and client.
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Castle Therapy
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
West Kirby CH47
#Live your best life. This is my mission and why I founded Castle Therapy, it's my aim to help as many people as possible live their best lives. Through hypnotherapy & counselling I can help with phobias, becoming healthier, anxiety & depression and much more. I was drawn to re-training and qualifying as a hypnotherapist and counsellor following a successful career with VirginMedia. As a Management and Leadership consultant & coach I was always looking for new ways to help my colleagues reach their full potential.
#Live your best life. This is my mission and why I founded Castle Therapy, it's my aim to help as many people as possible live their best lives. Through hypnotherapy & counselling I can help with phobias, becoming healthier, anxiety & depression and much more. I was drawn to re-training and qualifying as a hypnotherapist and counsellor following a successful career with VirginMedia. As a Management and Leadership consultant & coach I was always looking for new ways to help my colleagues reach their full potential.
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Jen Shaw @ Perseverance Counselling Services
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
West Kirby CH48
Hello my name is Jen and I am a fully qualified therapist who loves counselling. I have lots of experience working with neurodiverse adults, young people and children so find it easy to adapt my style to suit my clients needs. I have a genuine passion for the work I do, as i enjoy helping people feel better about themselves.
Hello my name is Jen and I am a fully qualified therapist who loves counselling. I have lots of experience working with neurodiverse adults, young people and children so find it easy to adapt my style to suit my clients needs. I have a genuine passion for the work I do, as i enjoy helping people feel better about themselves.
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Greg Schofield (speak free counselling)
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
West Kirby CH47
"Both our anxiety and our fear need to be understood and respected, perhaps even befriended. We need to pull up a chair and sit with them, understand why they're showing up, and ask ourselves what there is to learn." (Brené Brown) The above quote is a helpful way to see how the therapeutic relationship works; together we will explore what you are feelings and experiencing, and together we will sit with them and explore them, seeking to understand them. Whatever you are currently going through, the starting point is that you find a space where you can speak freely about, and from that place you can begin to "speak yourself free".
"Both our anxiety and our fear need to be understood and respected, perhaps even befriended. We need to pull up a chair and sit with them, understand why they're showing up, and ask ourselves what there is to learn." (Brené Brown) The above quote is a helpful way to see how the therapeutic relationship works; together we will explore what you are feelings and experiencing, and together we will sit with them and explore them, seeking to understand them. Whatever you are currently going through, the starting point is that you find a space where you can speak freely about, and from that place you can begin to "speak yourself free".
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Susan Mercer Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Wirral CH47  (Online Only)
My specialities are; Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), trauma (PTSD/adjustment disorders), depression triggered by bereavement, life changes, relationship changes or ongoing/repeated relationship problems/patterns (using Interpersonal Therapy - IPT), mixed anxiety and depression, and Low Self-Esteem. I am Neurodiversity affirming, I have done additional training in ADHD, and I have a lot of personal and professional experience with Neurodiversity. I'm knowledgeable in a wide range of psychological/mental and physical health problems.
My specialities are; Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), trauma (PTSD/adjustment disorders), depression triggered by bereavement, life changes, relationship changes or ongoing/repeated relationship problems/patterns (using Interpersonal Therapy - IPT), mixed anxiety and depression, and Low Self-Esteem. I am Neurodiversity affirming, I have done additional training in ADHD, and I have a lot of personal and professional experience with Neurodiversity. I'm knowledgeable in a wide range of psychological/mental and physical health problems.
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Matthew Adam
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wirral CH46
Hi, I'm Matthew and I am an Individual, Family & Couples Psychotherapist, specialising in anxiety management, low mood and neurodiversity. I have worked with individuals, couples and families for over 25 years, helping them manage their emotional health and wellbeing. I have helped children, young people and their parents and couples work through a range of difficulties including anxiety, low mood/depression, managing challenging behaviour, Autism, anger management, frequent family clashes, the effects of couple tension, bereavement, and conflict in relationships.
Hi, I'm Matthew and I am an Individual, Family & Couples Psychotherapist, specialising in anxiety management, low mood and neurodiversity. I have worked with individuals, couples and families for over 25 years, helping them manage their emotional health and wellbeing. I have helped children, young people and their parents and couples work through a range of difficulties including anxiety, low mood/depression, managing challenging behaviour, Autism, anger management, frequent family clashes, the effects of couple tension, bereavement, and conflict in relationships.
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Hannah O'Neill
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Wirral CH30
You might be struggling with suicidal thoughts, shame, feeling depressed, feeling constantly anxious and on edge. You might have a combination of these along with other issues that you need to work through. What you’re feeling might have been triggered by a traumatic, life altering event or you might not know why you’re feeling this way. Counselling can help from lots of different starting points. You don’t have to be at rock bottom to seek help or maybe that is where you are and that is okay too. You’ve taken the first steps to search for a counsellor. I know it takes a lot of courage, sometimes all you’ve got.
You might be struggling with suicidal thoughts, shame, feeling depressed, feeling constantly anxious and on edge. You might have a combination of these along with other issues that you need to work through. What you’re feeling might have been triggered by a traumatic, life altering event or you might not know why you’re feeling this way. Counselling can help from lots of different starting points. You don’t have to be at rock bottom to seek help or maybe that is where you are and that is okay too. You’ve taken the first steps to search for a counsellor. I know it takes a lot of courage, sometimes all you’ve got.
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Liz Heald
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Wirral CH47
I am a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor and CBT & DBT Practitioner based on the Wirral, UK. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and an individual member of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies. As my surname perfectly encapsulates, I have a passion for helping others on their healing journey to find inner peace, by working with clients to explore their issues in an empathic, non-judgemental and impartial way. For full information on how I work, check out my website: www.healdtherapy.com
I am a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor and CBT & DBT Practitioner based on the Wirral, UK. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and an individual member of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies. As my surname perfectly encapsulates, I have a passion for helping others on their healing journey to find inner peace, by working with clients to explore their issues in an empathic, non-judgemental and impartial way. For full information on how I work, check out my website: www.healdtherapy.com
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Photo of Joanne Morley, MBABCP, Psychotherapist
Joanne Morley
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wirral CH49
I have over 15 years experience of supporting individuals who struggle with managing mental health and wellbeing. I am able to provisionally diagnose and treat individuals using a range of approaches, all with a strong evidence base to support their use in relieving distress however, I aim to treat the person as an individual, adopting an integrative approach to suit their needs.
I have over 15 years experience of supporting individuals who struggle with managing mental health and wellbeing. I am able to provisionally diagnose and treat individuals using a range of approaches, all with a strong evidence base to support their use in relieving distress however, I aim to treat the person as an individual, adopting an integrative approach to suit their needs.
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Wirral Counselling Service
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Wirral CH47  (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Gerri and I am an experienced relationship counsellor. In these worrying days of Coronavirus, our mental health and well-being is being put under greater strain. The impact of this may be affecting your relationships and family life, you may be feeling anxious, worried about your finances, work or your business. Getting support at this time can make a huge difference to how we cope. I offer counselling to individuals and couples.
Hi, my name is Gerri and I am an experienced relationship counsellor. In these worrying days of Coronavirus, our mental health and well-being is being put under greater strain. The impact of this may be affecting your relationships and family life, you may be feeling anxious, worried about your finances, work or your business. Getting support at this time can make a huge difference to how we cope. I offer counselling to individuals and couples.
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Anna Pluck
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Wirral CH49
Anxiety can overwhelm you. You lie awake at night worried about the day ahead and struggle to relax and constantly overthing everything. Even your time off can be filled with dread about what's coming up. It's not just in your head - heart pounding, shakiness and a sinking feeling in your stomach can make you feel really unwell. Sometimes family and friends get impatient telling you to just do it but you just can't and then you end up feeling worse because nobody understands how hard it is.
Anxiety can overwhelm you. You lie awake at night worried about the day ahead and struggle to relax and constantly overthing everything. Even your time off can be filled with dread about what's coming up. It's not just in your head - heart pounding, shakiness and a sinking feeling in your stomach can make you feel really unwell. Sometimes family and friends get impatient telling you to just do it but you just can't and then you end up feeling worse because nobody understands how hard it is.
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Christina Bebbington
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Wirral CH48
I have a passion to work with people who are in a transition period in life. You may well be aware that you are stuck or unhappy in some way and yet feel powerless to change. It may seem impossible to move forward, yet the idea of staying in the exact same position in life is equally traumatic. Remaining stuck is to deny our authentic self, the part of us that knows and yearns for a better way to be. My work is to journey with you, helping you connect with who you really are.
I have a passion to work with people who are in a transition period in life. You may well be aware that you are stuck or unhappy in some way and yet feel powerless to change. It may seem impossible to move forward, yet the idea of staying in the exact same position in life is equally traumatic. Remaining stuck is to deny our authentic self, the part of us that knows and yearns for a better way to be. My work is to journey with you, helping you connect with who you really are.
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Danielle Curtis
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wirral CH61
A highly experienced dual qualified BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural and Interpersonal Psychotherapist (IPT) with 18 years clinical experience and a background in Forensic, Perinatal and Liaison Psychiatry. I feel passionate about providing high quality, effective and individualized psychotherapy to help you to overcome the challenges that have brought you to therapy by using evidence based approaches and drawing upon your strengths. Together we can help with adjusting to major life changes, self-esteem, anxiety, relationships, coping with stress and supporting you to maximize your potential and move towards a recovery.
A highly experienced dual qualified BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural and Interpersonal Psychotherapist (IPT) with 18 years clinical experience and a background in Forensic, Perinatal and Liaison Psychiatry. I feel passionate about providing high quality, effective and individualized psychotherapy to help you to overcome the challenges that have brought you to therapy by using evidence based approaches and drawing upon your strengths. Together we can help with adjusting to major life changes, self-esteem, anxiety, relationships, coping with stress and supporting you to maximize your potential and move towards a recovery.
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Carol McGrath
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Wirral CH47
I am ex Emergency Services. I work with Current and Ex Emergency Services staff. I also see members of the general public. I am a very experienced Psychotherapist and have helped a vast amount of Emergency Services clients over the years as well as members of the public. Are you stressed/ overwhelmed with life. Procedures, pressure, time restraints? Lack of staff? Maybe you don't know what to deal with because you are so exhausted with numerous issues. Or you may know what you want but are too embarrassed to seek help. I can help you focus on the most important issue, which will start you on your road to recovery.
I am ex Emergency Services. I work with Current and Ex Emergency Services staff. I also see members of the general public. I am a very experienced Psychotherapist and have helped a vast amount of Emergency Services clients over the years as well as members of the public. Are you stressed/ overwhelmed with life. Procedures, pressure, time restraints? Lack of staff? Maybe you don't know what to deal with because you are so exhausted with numerous issues. Or you may know what you want but are too embarrassed to seek help. I can help you focus on the most important issue, which will start you on your road to recovery.
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Kate Louise McDonald
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Hoylake CH48
So if you've reached this point I'm guessing you feel like you need some extra support and professional guidance. Life at times for all of us can seem overwhelming and our minds are like overfilled jugs of water or that junk draw that we have in our homes that just doesn't shut. Whatever your issue is, I believe I can help you. Together we can unfold what is going on for you, at your pace and then with my support, we can look at new ways of coping and reach a goal that you would love to achieve. The answers you're looking for, are already inside you. I help you find them, organize them and achieve them.
So if you've reached this point I'm guessing you feel like you need some extra support and professional guidance. Life at times for all of us can seem overwhelming and our minds are like overfilled jugs of water or that junk draw that we have in our homes that just doesn't shut. Whatever your issue is, I believe I can help you. Together we can unfold what is going on for you, at your pace and then with my support, we can look at new ways of coping and reach a goal that you would love to achieve. The answers you're looking for, are already inside you. I help you find them, organize them and achieve them.
0151 453 3084 View 0151 453 3084
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Janine Marie Hayter Mbacp
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
Verified Verified
Wirral CH46
Hi, I am Janine and I am an experienced psychotherapist/counsellor who works with adults and young people from my private therapy room at Hooton Business Centre which is on the Cheshire/Wirral border. I offer one to one therapy sessions to clients and couples counselling for couples as well as Critical Incident Stress Debriefing for organisations who's staff members have experienced a critical incident/traumatic event. I work with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, self harm, suicidal ideation, intrusive thoughts, personality disorders, trauma, relationship issues, low self esteem or bullying issues.
Hi, I am Janine and I am an experienced psychotherapist/counsellor who works with adults and young people from my private therapy room at Hooton Business Centre which is on the Cheshire/Wirral border. I offer one to one therapy sessions to clients and couples counselling for couples as well as Critical Incident Stress Debriefing for organisations who's staff members have experienced a critical incident/traumatic event. I work with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, self harm, suicidal ideation, intrusive thoughts, personality disorders, trauma, relationship issues, low self esteem or bullying issues.
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Josephine Sylvia Padfield
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Meols CH48
My psychotherapy philosophy is that everyone has the resources within themselves to find meaning, purpose and fulfilment in their lives. Sometimes we need some help in accessing these internal resources. If you find yourself feeling stuck, depressed or anxious possibly from external life events, problematic relationship issues, or other internal psychological struggles which may be more difficult to understand, you may find it helpful to speak to a counsellor. Talking about issues of concern in a confidential environment can lead to greater understanding, more self awareness and clarity about best ways forward.
My psychotherapy philosophy is that everyone has the resources within themselves to find meaning, purpose and fulfilment in their lives. Sometimes we need some help in accessing these internal resources. If you find yourself feeling stuck, depressed or anxious possibly from external life events, problematic relationship issues, or other internal psychological struggles which may be more difficult to understand, you may find it helpful to speak to a counsellor. Talking about issues of concern in a confidential environment can lead to greater understanding, more self awareness and clarity about best ways forward.
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Bereavement Counsellors

How long does therapy take for grief?

There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.

When should you seek therapy for grief?

Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.

Can grief be managed without therapy?

Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.

What happens if grief is left untreated?

Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.