Narrative Counselling in Woking
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I have worked with clients through Relate since 1995, first of all only with couples and adult individuals and then since 2013 with Young People aged 10 to 18 through a contract with CAHMS. The couple work has included working with divorce and separation, affairs, extended family issues, parenting, illness, work pressures, communication issues and sexual problems. Clients might start with a clear agenda or we might spend some time establishing the focus of the therapy as it develops. Amongst other things, the work through CAMHS has covered anxiety, suicidal ideation, family issues, sexuality and transgender issues.
I have worked with clients through Relate since 1995, first of all only with couples and adult individuals and then since 2013 with Young People aged 10 to 18 through a contract with CAHMS. The couple work has included working with divorce and separation, affairs, extended family issues, parenting, illness, work pressures, communication issues and sexual problems. Clients might start with a clear agenda or we might spend some time establishing the focus of the therapy as it develops. Amongst other things, the work through CAMHS has covered anxiety, suicidal ideation, family issues, sexuality and transgender issues.
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Private and personalised Counselling, Psychotherapy and Supervision in Surrey, London, online, nationwide and international. Person-centred, Psychodynamic, CBT techniques and relational therapy . I am an experienced professional with a passion for helping people and a proven track-record of achieving results. You have decided to make some positive changes in your life and had the courage to reach out for support. I can help you work through many difficult life experiences, move forward and lead a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life. I provide guidance, trauma recovery and tools and techniques to facilitate change.
Private and personalised Counselling, Psychotherapy and Supervision in Surrey, London, online, nationwide and international. Person-centred, Psychodynamic, CBT techniques and relational therapy . I am an experienced professional with a passion for helping people and a proven track-record of achieving results. You have decided to make some positive changes in your life and had the courage to reach out for support. I can help you work through many difficult life experiences, move forward and lead a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life. I provide guidance, trauma recovery and tools and techniques to facilitate change.
![Photo of Vivienne Freda Cracknell, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4bf94bfc-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
My main aim in life has and always will be to help people find peace and joy in their lives. This can be very difficult to source when life today is so challenging. Whether it is financial worries, loss of a loved one, disability, illness, family issues, bullying, work pressure, trauma, (amongst others) all can induce stress, depression and anxiety. Besides a wealth of life experience, I have a degree in Integrative relationship counselling, which enables me to work in a way to suit each individual and their issues. We will work together at your pace to find a healing path.
My main aim in life has and always will be to help people find peace and joy in their lives. This can be very difficult to source when life today is so challenging. Whether it is financial worries, loss of a loved one, disability, illness, family issues, bullying, work pressure, trauma, (amongst others) all can induce stress, depression and anxiety. Besides a wealth of life experience, I have a degree in Integrative relationship counselling, which enables me to work in a way to suit each individual and their issues. We will work together at your pace to find a healing path.
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Would you like to talk about what goes on in your life and in your head? Want to be sure that you will not be judged and that you feel safe whilst exploring your thoughts, feelings and behaviours? Maybe you are wondering which event or events in your life have most affected how you feel. There could be relationships, past, present, and future which play on your mind. Do you want healthier relationships? Do you wonder if the way you feel gets in the way of you getting what you want out of life or living the life you want? You may have feelings you do not understand or believe you have lost yourself and no longer know how you feel.
Would you like to talk about what goes on in your life and in your head? Want to be sure that you will not be judged and that you feel safe whilst exploring your thoughts, feelings and behaviours? Maybe you are wondering which event or events in your life have most affected how you feel. There could be relationships, past, present, and future which play on your mind. Do you want healthier relationships? Do you wonder if the way you feel gets in the way of you getting what you want out of life or living the life you want? You may have feelings you do not understand or believe you have lost yourself and no longer know how you feel.
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As a Clinical Psychologist I offer treatment for a range of presenting difficulties including anxiety, depression and trauma. I specialise in working with parents, parents-to-be and those trying to conceive. I also have further training and experience in working with conception and pregnancy after loss. I work closely with my clients to build a true understanding of their story and what has brought them to therapy. This enables me to develop individualised treatment plans grounded in the evidence base.
As a Clinical Psychologist I offer treatment for a range of presenting difficulties including anxiety, depression and trauma. I specialise in working with parents, parents-to-be and those trying to conceive. I also have further training and experience in working with conception and pregnancy after loss. I work closely with my clients to build a true understanding of their story and what has brought them to therapy. This enables me to develop individualised treatment plans grounded in the evidence base.
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Azra Therapy - BACP (Acc), EMDR, MSc MH Psy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Woking GU24 (Online Only)
Deciding to incorporate therapy into your life is a brave and empowering choice. Therapy aims to give purpose to your life, and you don’t have to do it alone; a dedicated and highly skilled therapist will support you. As your therapist, I will offer you a confidential space to explore what's pushing you down or holding you back in life. Together, we can identify what prevents you from developing and maintaining fruitful and enduring relationships. Being Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) proves my commitment to working in accordance with the BACP’s Ethical Framework.
Deciding to incorporate therapy into your life is a brave and empowering choice. Therapy aims to give purpose to your life, and you don’t have to do it alone; a dedicated and highly skilled therapist will support you. As your therapist, I will offer you a confidential space to explore what's pushing you down or holding you back in life. Together, we can identify what prevents you from developing and maintaining fruitful and enduring relationships. Being Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) proves my commitment to working in accordance with the BACP’s Ethical Framework.
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Hello and a warm welcome to my profile. I'm Tricia and I'm a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor. I work with clients that struggle with a range of issues, such as anxiety, stress, low mood, anger issues, low self-esteem, bereavement and relationship issues. I also work with clients who wish to explore past events that are still impacting their lives today. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space where you can be heard, accepted and supported.
Hello and a warm welcome to my profile. I'm Tricia and I'm a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor. I work with clients that struggle with a range of issues, such as anxiety, stress, low mood, anger issues, low self-esteem, bereavement and relationship issues. I also work with clients who wish to explore past events that are still impacting their lives today. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space where you can be heard, accepted and supported.
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EMDR Therapy can be helpful for PTSD and Trauma, whether a one off incident or chronic trauma such as childhood abuse or neglect and many other mental health presentations, such as body dysmorphia, grief, self-esteem, chronic pain, anxiety, sexual assault, childhood neglect, domestic abuse and more. Many of these presentations can leave you feeling isolated, frustrated and helpless, by processing these via bilateral stimulation to a resolution, life can become more manageable and less triggering, allowing you to achieve your goals.
EMDR Therapy can be helpful for PTSD and Trauma, whether a one off incident or chronic trauma such as childhood abuse or neglect and many other mental health presentations, such as body dysmorphia, grief, self-esteem, chronic pain, anxiety, sexual assault, childhood neglect, domestic abuse and more. Many of these presentations can leave you feeling isolated, frustrated and helpless, by processing these via bilateral stimulation to a resolution, life can become more manageable and less triggering, allowing you to achieve your goals.
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Hello. As a highly experienced therapist with 20 years’ experience of working with children, adolescents, and families, I appreciate the challenges life can bring. I am a qualified systemic family psychotherapist and drama therapist, with many other trainings to enhance what I can offer you. Therapy can be an opportunity to explore, manage and move on from difficult feelings and experiences. My aim is to provide you with a safe and confidential space to manage your feelings in a non-judgmental environment.
Hello. As a highly experienced therapist with 20 years’ experience of working with children, adolescents, and families, I appreciate the challenges life can bring. I am a qualified systemic family psychotherapist and drama therapist, with many other trainings to enhance what I can offer you. Therapy can be an opportunity to explore, manage and move on from difficult feelings and experiences. My aim is to provide you with a safe and confidential space to manage your feelings in a non-judgmental environment.
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I work with all age groups whatever your issues and offer a safe therapeutic space in which you are able to identify and explore these issues, needs and goals. I have extensive experience of working with clients living with Identity problems including gender identity and couples and families who are fostering and adopting children. I also work with neuro-diversity, physical and mental wellbeing, bullying and the feeling of not fitting in which can contribute to low self esteem and low mood. I also offer support to significant others both therapeutically and practically.
I work with all age groups whatever your issues and offer a safe therapeutic space in which you are able to identify and explore these issues, needs and goals. I have extensive experience of working with clients living with Identity problems including gender identity and couples and families who are fostering and adopting children. I also work with neuro-diversity, physical and mental wellbeing, bullying and the feeling of not fitting in which can contribute to low self esteem and low mood. I also offer support to significant others both therapeutically and practically.
![Photo of Nidhish Parikh, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/424b4ea1-c986-4537-b28d-54de4bfd617f/2/320x400.jpeg)
Individual & Couples counselling. Please call or email for a free introductory session, to discuss your needs, my practice and how we may work. I'm a BACP registered Integrative Counsellor supporting adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, low-mood, low confidence or self-esteem, anger issues, panic attacks, relationships, racism, LGBTQ+, work, family and school life difficulties. Life happens, at times not in a good way. We wear a public face concealing a very personal struggle. I offer the needed personal space to express those deep innermost feelings without doubt or judgement.
Individual & Couples counselling. Please call or email for a free introductory session, to discuss your needs, my practice and how we may work. I'm a BACP registered Integrative Counsellor supporting adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, low-mood, low confidence or self-esteem, anger issues, panic attacks, relationships, racism, LGBTQ+, work, family and school life difficulties. Life happens, at times not in a good way. We wear a public face concealing a very personal struggle. I offer the needed personal space to express those deep innermost feelings without doubt or judgement.
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Erica Maloney
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cobham KT11 (Online Only)
I draw on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Systemic approaches, particularly Narrative therapy.
My name is Erica, and I am a clinical psychologist offering private therapy with Collective Psychology Clinic alongside my work in the NHS. I have worked with children, young people and adults of all ages with a range of mental health experiences. The focus of my practice is to be creative and collaborative, taking an integrative approach and tailoring therapy to individual interests and values. My approach is centred on building trust and relational safety from where we can develop a shared understanding of any difficulties and acknowledging that people are experts in their own lives.
I draw on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Systemic approaches, particularly Narrative therapy.
My name is Erica, and I am a clinical psychologist offering private therapy with Collective Psychology Clinic alongside my work in the NHS. I have worked with children, young people and adults of all ages with a range of mental health experiences. The focus of my practice is to be creative and collaborative, taking an integrative approach and tailoring therapy to individual interests and values. My approach is centred on building trust and relational safety from where we can develop a shared understanding of any difficulties and acknowledging that people are experts in their own lives.
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Corvus Psychological and Coaching Services
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Verified Verified
Virginia Water GU25 (Online Only)
Corvus can offer a range of therapeutic approaches based on your needs, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and narrative and story based approaches.
We have particular interests in work around emotional management, attachment and reducing barriers to change. We have a specialism in working with people around creativity - whether you wish to use creative approaches to reach your goals or are a creative seeking a therapist who understands your work and can help you to use your creativity to achieve the outcomes you want, we would love to hear from you. We welcome clients from all walks of life. Please note that at present, all sessions are via telephone or videocall. Discount offered for public, arts and martime sector workers.
Corvus can offer a range of therapeutic approaches based on your needs, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and narrative and story based approaches.
We have particular interests in work around emotional management, attachment and reducing barriers to change. We have a specialism in working with people around creativity - whether you wish to use creative approaches to reach your goals or are a creative seeking a therapist who understands your work and can help you to use your creativity to achieve the outcomes you want, we would love to hear from you. We welcome clients from all walks of life. Please note that at present, all sessions are via telephone or videocall. Discount offered for public, arts and martime sector workers.
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Hi there! I am Amber, the Director of Healthy Mind Psychology. We aim to be a different type of practice. Our focus includes work with those people trying to cope with all the stresses and strains of unprecedented times upon us. But many struggle with issues outside of the normal narrative of mental health, or physical health too. Our practice aims to explain the stress response (whether that be from overdue bills, a critical family system, a harsh workplace, current or previous traumas, or a host of other things!) and the science behind how the mind/body interact to create physical symptoms, emotional distress, or bad habits!
Hi there! I am Amber, the Director of Healthy Mind Psychology. We aim to be a different type of practice. Our focus includes work with those people trying to cope with all the stresses and strains of unprecedented times upon us. But many struggle with issues outside of the normal narrative of mental health, or physical health too. Our practice aims to explain the stress response (whether that be from overdue bills, a critical family system, a harsh workplace, current or previous traumas, or a host of other things!) and the science behind how the mind/body interact to create physical symptoms, emotional distress, or bad habits!
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There are many reasons why individuals choose to access therapy and it can be a daunting, sometimes painful, step. Please be assured that, with over a decade of experience, I offer an even-handed yet supportive approach in a safe, confidential setting. If you are feeling disconnected from yourself and those around you, are struggling to manage feelings of anxiety, are managing your distress through strategies such as alcohol, illegal substances, or self-harming behaviours, have experienced a trauma, or witnessed a traumatic event, I can help.
There are many reasons why individuals choose to access therapy and it can be a daunting, sometimes painful, step. Please be assured that, with over a decade of experience, I offer an even-handed yet supportive approach in a safe, confidential setting. If you are feeling disconnected from yourself and those around you, are struggling to manage feelings of anxiety, are managing your distress through strategies such as alcohol, illegal substances, or self-harming behaviours, have experienced a trauma, or witnessed a traumatic event, I can help.
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Do you keep coming back to the same problem, and struggle to get yourself out? Have you tried lots of different things and feel it’s time to reach out for professional help? Perhaps life has thrown challenge after challenge at you, and you are reaching your limit. Perhaps there has always been a problem you’ve suppressed, and you now feel it’s time to get help for it. Or you would like some time and space to explore your past. You could be seeking help for yourself, or it could be for a loved one or a child - they need help and you also want to know how to help them.
Do you keep coming back to the same problem, and struggle to get yourself out? Have you tried lots of different things and feel it’s time to reach out for professional help? Perhaps life has thrown challenge after challenge at you, and you are reaching your limit. Perhaps there has always been a problem you’ve suppressed, and you now feel it’s time to get help for it. Or you would like some time and space to explore your past. You could be seeking help for yourself, or it could be for a loved one or a child - they need help and you also want to know how to help them.
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My goal is to assist you in an environment that is caring and collaborative. I utilize approaches and interventions based on your needs, that are tailored to the individual and takes into account your personal, family and environmental influences. I have lived experience in the Caribbean and USA, working with a very diverse clientele, across race & ethnicity, culture, country, faith, gender and profession. With more than twenty years of experience my clientele includes American expats, university students and faculty, medical professionals, legal professionals and athletes, to name a few. Preferred contact is by email.
My goal is to assist you in an environment that is caring and collaborative. I utilize approaches and interventions based on your needs, that are tailored to the individual and takes into account your personal, family and environmental influences. I have lived experience in the Caribbean and USA, working with a very diverse clientele, across race & ethnicity, culture, country, faith, gender and profession. With more than twenty years of experience my clientele includes American expats, university students and faculty, medical professionals, legal professionals and athletes, to name a few. Preferred contact is by email.
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Hi there, I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist, trained to understand the different ways in which psychological distress can present itself and impact upon people’s lives. The breadth of my training and clinical experience enables me to draw upon different therapeutic approaches, thus allowing for a flexible approach, tailored to a person's needs and own set of circumstances. I will aim to help you better understand the underlying causes of your difficulties, supporting you along the way to make meaningful changes in the way you approach difficult situations in your work, with your partner or family, and in your social life.
Hi there, I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist, trained to understand the different ways in which psychological distress can present itself and impact upon people’s lives. The breadth of my training and clinical experience enables me to draw upon different therapeutic approaches, thus allowing for a flexible approach, tailored to a person's needs and own set of circumstances. I will aim to help you better understand the underlying causes of your difficulties, supporting you along the way to make meaningful changes in the way you approach difficult situations in your work, with your partner or family, and in your social life.
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Transform your life and navigate life's challenges with the support of a caring ally who is committed to your well-being. MindfulTransformation. Together we can create a space to explore your needs in a way that feels right for you. Therapy allows us to make sense of our feelings, behaviours and daily challenges, so we can overcome them with confidence and understanding. Anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues with partners, friends, our careers and most importantly with ourselves, are all important challenges we face in our lives. Navigating them is not always easy. I can help you with this and more.
Transform your life and navigate life's challenges with the support of a caring ally who is committed to your well-being. MindfulTransformation. Together we can create a space to explore your needs in a way that feels right for you. Therapy allows us to make sense of our feelings, behaviours and daily challenges, so we can overcome them with confidence and understanding. Anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues with partners, friends, our careers and most importantly with ourselves, are all important challenges we face in our lives. Navigating them is not always easy. I can help you with this and more.
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We offer intensive residential treatment with 24-hour nursing and medical care alongside psychological, psychotherapeutic and psychiatric services all within a caring and stylish homely environment.
We offer intensive residential treatment with 24-hour nursing and medical care alongside psychological, psychotherapeutic and psychiatric services all within a caring and stylish homely environment.
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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.