Emotionally Focused Counselling in Yeovil

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Victoria (Vicky) Crossland
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Yeovil BA21
I am an experienced and qualified counsellor, who has undertaken further specialist training to work with Young Children 4+ and Teens. Using a range of age appropriate interventions that include talking, creative work and play based, ensures this client group can make sense of big feelings and difficulties troubling them. From anxiety, low mood to anger I aid clients to express themselves in a comfortable and safe place. I have 12 years + experience of working in education and social care settings building nurturing relationships to promote change and to overcome past or present events.
I am an experienced and qualified counsellor, who has undertaken further specialist training to work with Young Children 4+ and Teens. Using a range of age appropriate interventions that include talking, creative work and play based, ensures this client group can make sense of big feelings and difficulties troubling them. From anxiety, low mood to anger I aid clients to express themselves in a comfortable and safe place. I have 12 years + experience of working in education and social care settings building nurturing relationships to promote change and to overcome past or present events.
07723 505690 View 07723 505690
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sandra fraser counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Yeovil BA20
In our daily lives there can be times that we find we have problems that are difficult to endure and even harder to share. I offer appropriate individual therapies aimed at your own personal needs in a confidential and safe environment, where we can work together with respect and the time needed for you to explore your own emotions and work towards a positive outcome.
In our daily lives there can be times that we find we have problems that are difficult to endure and even harder to share. I offer appropriate individual therapies aimed at your own personal needs in a confidential and safe environment, where we can work together with respect and the time needed for you to explore your own emotions and work towards a positive outcome.
07963 877925 View 07963 877925
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Emma Pickerill
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
Yeovil BA20
Through open and honest dialogue I work with you to explore your inner world and uncover the root of your struggles, ultimately helping you to find new ways of being and relating to yourself and others. My approach is to create a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences. Therapy is a process where we work together to uncover the underlying patterns and beliefs that may be holding you back. By fostering self-awareness and promoting self-acceptance I help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships.
Through open and honest dialogue I work with you to explore your inner world and uncover the root of your struggles, ultimately helping you to find new ways of being and relating to yourself and others. My approach is to create a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences. Therapy is a process where we work together to uncover the underlying patterns and beliefs that may be holding you back. By fostering self-awareness and promoting self-acceptance I help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships.
01935 312715 View 01935 312715
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Three Counties Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Yeovil BA21
As an accredited, fully qualified practitioner and supervisor with over 20 years experience, I offer long or short term counselling and psychotherapy for adults and young people for any emotional or mental health issues such as anxiety, relationship issues, bereavement, abuse, stress, anger management, PTSD and depression. I also provide an employee assistance programme (EAP) for businesses in the area, offering a service supporting workers suffering from stress or other psychological difficulties which can effect attendance and/or performance.
As an accredited, fully qualified practitioner and supervisor with over 20 years experience, I offer long or short term counselling and psychotherapy for adults and young people for any emotional or mental health issues such as anxiety, relationship issues, bereavement, abuse, stress, anger management, PTSD and depression. I also provide an employee assistance programme (EAP) for businesses in the area, offering a service supporting workers suffering from stress or other psychological difficulties which can effect attendance and/or performance.
01747 449956 View 01747 449956
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Stephanie Frances Patton
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Yeovil BA20
Clients I see and work with bring a range of relational difficulties and traumas which present in very individual ways. Parents often feel judged when they are doing the best they can under difficult circumstances, and trust in others becomes unsafe. Children may struggle with anxiety, behavioural difficulties, withdraw, not trusting adults and feel isolated. Children want to feel safe and secure in their world with their family to thrive and flourish, and parents want to provide these for their children, but can find they need some support during difficult and challenging times in their lives.
Clients I see and work with bring a range of relational difficulties and traumas which present in very individual ways. Parents often feel judged when they are doing the best they can under difficult circumstances, and trust in others becomes unsafe. Children may struggle with anxiety, behavioural difficulties, withdraw, not trusting adults and feel isolated. Children want to feel safe and secure in their world with their family to thrive and flourish, and parents want to provide these for their children, but can find they need some support during difficult and challenging times in their lives.
01935 316669 View 01935 316669
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solutions counselling somerset
Counsellor, PsychD, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Yeovil BA20
One of my specialities is Counselling for Grief and Bereavement. I also work with couples who have lost a baby or child and can help you to communicate again and work through the trauma, to help you reach an understanding and find your way back to a future together. I also offer counselling for anxiety ,depression, PND, self esteem building, and for issues affecting all stages of life. Such as relationship issues, couples counselling, fertility and pregnancy counselling, Birth Trauma, menopausal and end of life counselling. I have past experience as a Nurse & midwife. I work with Teenagers from 14 onwards.
One of my specialities is Counselling for Grief and Bereavement. I also work with couples who have lost a baby or child and can help you to communicate again and work through the trauma, to help you reach an understanding and find your way back to a future together. I also offer counselling for anxiety ,depression, PND, self esteem building, and for issues affecting all stages of life. Such as relationship issues, couples counselling, fertility and pregnancy counselling, Birth Trauma, menopausal and end of life counselling. I have past experience as a Nurse & midwife. I work with Teenagers from 14 onwards.
01460 207086 View 01460 207086
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Xenia Kaspar
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Yeovil BA20
Hello, my name is Xenia and I am a accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor. Life has it’s challenges and I have certainly had my own over the years. Sometimes we just need support from someone that isn’t family or a close friend. Someone who we can trust that they will hold space for us in order to process certain events, or, a confidential objective party that will listen, without judgement, so we can make sense of ourselves and the world around us.
Hello, my name is Xenia and I am a accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor. Life has it’s challenges and I have certainly had my own over the years. Sometimes we just need support from someone that isn’t family or a close friend. Someone who we can trust that they will hold space for us in order to process certain events, or, a confidential objective party that will listen, without judgement, so we can make sense of ourselves and the world around us.
023 8001 2065 View 023 8001 2065
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Amanda Burbidge
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Yeovil BA21
I offer Counselling services, and Supervision for other Counselling professionals, virtually or face to face. During all of our lives we have times when we find that life is harder to process, events are challenging to tolerate and find a path through. These are the times where we most need a safe place to talk – and these are also the times when it’s most difficult to reach out. I'm a compassionate, experienced professional, and can help you to manage your anxiety and overcome past truma. I am also experienced helping those struggling with sex or addiction issues, working with STOPSO and ATSAC
I offer Counselling services, and Supervision for other Counselling professionals, virtually or face to face. During all of our lives we have times when we find that life is harder to process, events are challenging to tolerate and find a path through. These are the times where we most need a safe place to talk – and these are also the times when it’s most difficult to reach out. I'm a compassionate, experienced professional, and can help you to manage your anxiety and overcome past truma. I am also experienced helping those struggling with sex or addiction issues, working with STOPSO and ATSAC
07492 879983 View 07492 879983
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Dr Lynda Foulder- Hughes
PhD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Yeovil BA20
Hello there! My name is Dr Lynda Foulder-Hughes. I am an experienced Psychotherapist, and accredited member of UKAHPP. My initial training was as an Occupational, Therapist (state HCPC registered between 1991-2019). I have over 33 years of successful practice experience in hospitals, clinics, social care, voluntary organisations, education settings and television. I am trained in a range of approaches including: CBT, EMDR, Flash EMDR Technique, Rewind, Humanistic Counselling, DBT, ACT, SFT, CFT, MI, Mindfulness and Meditation. My approach to treatment is holistic, evidence-based and integrative, depending upon your needs.
Hello there! My name is Dr Lynda Foulder-Hughes. I am an experienced Psychotherapist, and accredited member of UKAHPP. My initial training was as an Occupational, Therapist (state HCPC registered between 1991-2019). I have over 33 years of successful practice experience in hospitals, clinics, social care, voluntary organisations, education settings and television. I am trained in a range of approaches including: CBT, EMDR, Flash EMDR Technique, Rewind, Humanistic Counselling, DBT, ACT, SFT, CFT, MI, Mindfulness and Meditation. My approach to treatment is holistic, evidence-based and integrative, depending upon your needs.
07380 327510 View 07380 327510

More Therapists Nearby

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Susan Bailey
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Camel Hill BA22
I have been a psychotherapist and counsellor for over 20 years, working in private practice & for many companies. I have extensive experience & training in helping individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, effects of trauma, PTSD/CPTSD, low confidence, relationship issues & more. I am committed to providing a safe, confidential and non judgemental environment for us to explore what is troubling you and to help you to make changes & develop self awareness; in turn this will enable you to begin to live more fully in the present and build resilience and confidence to face the future with strength and hope.
I have been a psychotherapist and counsellor for over 20 years, working in private practice & for many companies. I have extensive experience & training in helping individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, effects of trauma, PTSD/CPTSD, low confidence, relationship issues & more. I am committed to providing a safe, confidential and non judgemental environment for us to explore what is troubling you and to help you to make changes & develop self awareness; in turn this will enable you to begin to live more fully in the present and build resilience and confidence to face the future with strength and hope.
01708 973315 View 01708 973315

Online Therapists

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Luiza Neumayer
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Amersham HP7
I’m also a Certified EFT Couples therapist.
Hello and welcome. I’m here to help you find the inner strengths you need to unblock what’s troubling you and move on with your life. My clients tell me I’m warm, kind and insightful – which is good, because my main aim is to offer a safe, welcoming place where you feel willing and able to consider making changes. Most of us aren’t used to reaching out for professional support. We’re brought up to think asking for help can be a sign of weakness. But whatever you’re facing, working together with a professional therapist can let you see a way forward.
I’m also a Certified EFT Couples therapist.
Hello and welcome. I’m here to help you find the inner strengths you need to unblock what’s troubling you and move on with your life. My clients tell me I’m warm, kind and insightful – which is good, because my main aim is to offer a safe, welcoming place where you feel willing and able to consider making changes. Most of us aren’t used to reaching out for professional support. We’re brought up to think asking for help can be a sign of weakness. But whatever you’re facing, working together with a professional therapist can let you see a way forward.
020 3872 2526 View 020 3872 2526
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Nicola Holt
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bicester OX25
My work is based on the Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples model and I help clients to really understand the hopes, fears and longings that are behind angry protests, shut down withdrawal or other unhelpful ways of coping.
As an experienced couples counsellor I know that relationships can be our greatest fulfilment and also our biggest challenge. With those we love we can be at our most vulnerable and when things are not going well between us we have to find ways to deal with the distress this causes. Sometimes the things we do to cope can actually make it harder to build the connection we long for and so we get stuck in a negative cycle. This is very common and it's great that you are thinking of taking action to change this.
My work is based on the Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples model and I help clients to really understand the hopes, fears and longings that are behind angry protests, shut down withdrawal or other unhelpful ways of coping.
As an experienced couples counsellor I know that relationships can be our greatest fulfilment and also our biggest challenge. With those we love we can be at our most vulnerable and when things are not going well between us we have to find ways to deal with the distress this causes. Sometimes the things we do to cope can actually make it harder to build the connection we long for and so we get stuck in a negative cycle. This is very common and it's great that you are thinking of taking action to change this.
01869 943771 View 01869 943771
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Let's Talk Therapy Wales
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Llanelli SA14
Emotion-Focussed Therapy (EFT) helps us refine the skill of emotion regulation; improving awareness of our emotions, helping us to better understand them and ultimately, better understand ourselves.
I'm Luisa and I'm a qualified psychotherapist, based in South West Wales, experienced in working with many forms of emotional distress. My approach comes from a person-centred and emotion focussed standpoint, with a keen interest in a holistic approach. Through gentle exploration in a warm and safe environment, I open the space for you to explore your situation at your own pace, without judgement, recognising each individual's subjective experience. With my experience in the creative industry, I love to hear about your creative interests and encourage you to use these in your therapy journey, if you so wish.
Emotion-Focussed Therapy (EFT) helps us refine the skill of emotion regulation; improving awareness of our emotions, helping us to better understand them and ultimately, better understand ourselves.
I'm Luisa and I'm a qualified psychotherapist, based in South West Wales, experienced in working with many forms of emotional distress. My approach comes from a person-centred and emotion focussed standpoint, with a keen interest in a holistic approach. Through gentle exploration in a warm and safe environment, I open the space for you to explore your situation at your own pace, without judgement, recognising each individual's subjective experience. With my experience in the creative industry, I love to hear about your creative interests and encourage you to use these in your therapy journey, if you so wish.
01792 949065 View 01792 949065
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Vikki Joy Fear
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bristol BS6
Waitlist for new clients
I use talking therapy, EFT, neuroscience and creative techniques suh as art, sand tray, journalling and play to help you process trauma and support you through difficulties.
I am a down to earth and approachable counsellor for children, young people and adults. I have 27 years experience working with young people who have been abused as well as people with neurodivergence. At times, feelings and behaviours can become difficult due to past trauma, increasing anxiety or for unknown reasons. We can also feel this physically and it blocks lifes natural progression. Past trauma does not need to be extreme and we often underestimate the impact an event has on us. I can help you make sense of your emotions and behaviours and manage your responses to triggers, allowing progression towrards your desired goals.
I use talking therapy, EFT, neuroscience and creative techniques suh as art, sand tray, journalling and play to help you process trauma and support you through difficulties.
I am a down to earth and approachable counsellor for children, young people and adults. I have 27 years experience working with young people who have been abused as well as people with neurodivergence. At times, feelings and behaviours can become difficult due to past trauma, increasing anxiety or for unknown reasons. We can also feel this physically and it blocks lifes natural progression. Past trauma does not need to be extreme and we often underestimate the impact an event has on us. I can help you make sense of your emotions and behaviours and manage your responses to triggers, allowing progression towrards your desired goals.
01275 402983 View 01275 402983
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Jen Pridgeon
MSc
Verified Verified
Frome BA11
I combine EFT Tapping and meditative healing practices to empower you to become your own healer.
As a team we work together to support you to feel better and have the tools to support a wonderful abundant life and clear any blocks to this. I combine EFT and soul healing practices and with 15+ years of experience in health care we build the tools to empower you to become your own healer. I specialise in parenting, trauma, spiritual emergency and counsel. I have experience with pregnancy loss of all types and fertility, twin flames, advanced souls and bereavement. I am a BioMedical Scientist by degree and an EFT International Practitioner. So let's connect and feel better!
I combine EFT Tapping and meditative healing practices to empower you to become your own healer.
As a team we work together to support you to feel better and have the tools to support a wonderful abundant life and clear any blocks to this. I combine EFT and soul healing practices and with 15+ years of experience in health care we build the tools to empower you to become your own healer. I specialise in parenting, trauma, spiritual emergency and counsel. I have experience with pregnancy loss of all types and fertility, twin flames, advanced souls and bereavement. I am a BioMedical Scientist by degree and an EFT International Practitioner. So let's connect and feel better!
01373 486982 View 01373 486982
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Sue Mulvoy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Worthing BN14
I am accredited with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) & hold a master’s degree in Systemic Psychotherapy. I also have additional training in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT). EFT is a non-blaming approach to therapy which pays attention to how our thoughts, feelings and attachments impacts our interactions, behaviours and relationships. I offer a safe space for couples and individuals to explore presenting issues in order to better understand themselves, each other and their relationships.
I am accredited with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) & hold a master’s degree in Systemic Psychotherapy. I also have additional training in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT). EFT is a non-blaming approach to therapy which pays attention to how our thoughts, feelings and attachments impacts our interactions, behaviours and relationships. I offer a safe space for couples and individuals to explore presenting issues in order to better understand themselves, each other and their relationships.
01273 092650 View 01273 092650
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JDJCounselling For You!
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cardiff CF11
Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and individuals.
The overall aim of Counselling and Therapy is to provide an opportunity for you to work towards living by where experiences are more satisfying. The process of Counselling becomes itself one of life's new situations: It offers an opportunity to experience life differently and to extend the range of ways in which you can operate in the world with greater satisfaction. "EVERY JOURNEY STARTS WITH ONE SMALL STEP"!!!!
Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and individuals.
The overall aim of Counselling and Therapy is to provide an opportunity for you to work towards living by where experiences are more satisfying. The process of Counselling becomes itself one of life's new situations: It offers an opportunity to experience life differently and to extend the range of ways in which you can operate in the world with greater satisfaction. "EVERY JOURNEY STARTS WITH ONE SMALL STEP"!!!!
029 2167 3089 View 029 2167 3089
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Sarah Ruth Janes
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southsea PO4  (Online Only)
I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples with a foundation in attachment theory.
I am an LGBTQ+ counsellor working online with individuals and couples who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans and queer. Beginning with a free 'getting to know you' session lasting 50 minutes for individuals, I offer a warm humanistic approach. I have 8 years experience working with a wide range of issues including depression, disassociation and complicated grief disorder. As a member of the LGBT+ community I understand issues around minority stress, cumulative childhood trauma, coming out, isolation and belonging.
I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples with a foundation in attachment theory.
I am an LGBTQ+ counsellor working online with individuals and couples who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans and queer. Beginning with a free 'getting to know you' session lasting 50 minutes for individuals, I offer a warm humanistic approach. I have 8 years experience working with a wide range of issues including depression, disassociation and complicated grief disorder. As a member of the LGBT+ community I understand issues around minority stress, cumulative childhood trauma, coming out, isolation and belonging.
020 3962 1806 View 020 3962 1806
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Helen Hoyte Wellbeing
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Torquay TQ1
My aim as a counsellor & coach is to listen to you and understand you, offer you a safe space to talk & help you to understand what is going on for you. I can help you to find a pathway forward and find some understanding. Areas of interest & specialism are trauma, neurodiversity, (particularly ADHD) & relationships, although my work is not limited to these areas and I work with a diverse range of clients. I also offer alternative therapies to my clients, if required, which can be taken alongside counselling or coaching, including EFT, hypnotherapy, guided meditations, Indian Head Massage & Reiki.
My aim as a counsellor & coach is to listen to you and understand you, offer you a safe space to talk & help you to understand what is going on for you. I can help you to find a pathway forward and find some understanding. Areas of interest & specialism are trauma, neurodiversity, (particularly ADHD) & relationships, although my work is not limited to these areas and I work with a diverse range of clients. I also offer alternative therapies to my clients, if required, which can be taken alongside counselling or coaching, including EFT, hypnotherapy, guided meditations, Indian Head Massage & Reiki.
07923 469456 View 07923 469456
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Jessica May Taylor
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Oxford OX4
I am an Art Psychotherapist and Systemic Family Practitioner with over 10 years' experience working with individuals, couples and families across the age range. I draw on frameworks ranging from systemic to existential and psychodynamic and also practice EMDR therapy. I work with warmth and curiosity to help people in distress navigate a path of finding meaning, richness, aliveness and connection within and from difficult and challenging experiences. I am also trained in EFT (emotionally focussed couples therapy) and currently have a waiting list for couples looking for therapy.
I am an Art Psychotherapist and Systemic Family Practitioner with over 10 years' experience working with individuals, couples and families across the age range. I draw on frameworks ranging from systemic to existential and psychodynamic and also practice EMDR therapy. I work with warmth and curiosity to help people in distress navigate a path of finding meaning, richness, aliveness and connection within and from difficult and challenging experiences. I am also trained in EFT (emotionally focussed couples therapy) and currently have a waiting list for couples looking for therapy.
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Emotionally Focused Counsellors

Who is emotionally focused therapy for?

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.

Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?

People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.

What happens in emotionally focused therapy?

Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.

What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?

EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.