Narrative Counselling in Basingstoke
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If you have been struggling with difficult thoughts, memories, behaviours or interpersonal relationships, you have come to the right place. Your goals may be to accept or understand the past, stop self-sabotaging or just understand why you feel the way you do. I offer a warm, compassionate space so that we can explore these challenges and find solutions together.
If you have been struggling with difficult thoughts, memories, behaviours or interpersonal relationships, you have come to the right place. Your goals may be to accept or understand the past, stop self-sabotaging or just understand why you feel the way you do. I offer a warm, compassionate space so that we can explore these challenges and find solutions together.
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Hi, I’m Chris and I am an experienced counsellor, having spent many years working with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, bullying, stress, gender identity and self-harm. I am highly trained and work using a number of different counselling modalities and as such can tailor counselling to suit your needs, working with individuals, offering both short term counselling and longer-term psychotherapy. I am a member of the BACP and work within their framework.
Hi, I’m Chris and I am an experienced counsellor, having spent many years working with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, bullying, stress, gender identity and self-harm. I am highly trained and work using a number of different counselling modalities and as such can tailor counselling to suit your needs, working with individuals, offering both short term counselling and longer-term psychotherapy. I am a member of the BACP and work within their framework.
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I am a licensed Psychologist registered with the BPS and HCPC. I worked in a clinical setting for over 22 years with a variety of client groups including community, outpatients and inpatients hospital. I have worked extensively with clients with mental disorders and neuro-developmental conditions even when these are strongly affected by childhood trauma. I offer talking therapy and also a unique approach to health and wellness including EMDR, neurofeedback an body biofeedback technology to help the body and the brain to better self-regulate and heal naturally without medication or with less reliance on medication.
I am a licensed Psychologist registered with the BPS and HCPC. I worked in a clinical setting for over 22 years with a variety of client groups including community, outpatients and inpatients hospital. I have worked extensively with clients with mental disorders and neuro-developmental conditions even when these are strongly affected by childhood trauma. I offer talking therapy and also a unique approach to health and wellness including EMDR, neurofeedback an body biofeedback technology to help the body and the brain to better self-regulate and heal naturally without medication or with less reliance on medication.
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I have been working as a therapist for 13years and have a broad breadth of experience working with many presenting issue's. I take a warm, comfortable, welcoming and genuinely caring approach to my work. Asking for help can be very difficult and I recognise that. If you feel you have tried everything and nothing has changed then talking to a professional may help. You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Therapy can be useful to increase awareness and provide understanding of why we do what we do.
I have been working as a therapist for 13years and have a broad breadth of experience working with many presenting issue's. I take a warm, comfortable, welcoming and genuinely caring approach to my work. Asking for help can be very difficult and I recognise that. If you feel you have tried everything and nothing has changed then talking to a professional may help. You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Therapy can be useful to increase awareness and provide understanding of why we do what we do.
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Are you feeling troubled, distressed or even confused by relationship difficulties, life transitions, crises, helplessness, grief, isolation, anxiety, depression or loss of direction? Talking to a professional counsellor in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment can enable you to understand yourself better, make your situation more manageable and lead to lasting behavioural change. As a BACP accredited counsellor with 23 years experience of counselling adults with various difficulties, I understand how important it is to find the right counsellor to help you. For this reason I offer a free one hour initial session.
Are you feeling troubled, distressed or even confused by relationship difficulties, life transitions, crises, helplessness, grief, isolation, anxiety, depression or loss of direction? Talking to a professional counsellor in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment can enable you to understand yourself better, make your situation more manageable and lead to lasting behavioural change. As a BACP accredited counsellor with 23 years experience of counselling adults with various difficulties, I understand how important it is to find the right counsellor to help you. For this reason I offer a free one hour initial session.
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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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Welcome and congratulations at taking the very courageous first step towards a more fulfilling life. My name's Emma and I am licensed in the UK with 16 years of professional work experience in Canada and the UK. I have experience in supporting clients with stress and anxiety, sleeping disorders, motivation, self esteem, confidence and low mood.
Welcome and congratulations at taking the very courageous first step towards a more fulfilling life. My name's Emma and I am licensed in the UK with 16 years of professional work experience in Canada and the UK. I have experience in supporting clients with stress and anxiety, sleeping disorders, motivation, self esteem, confidence and low mood.
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Ajay Lamba has delivered psychotherapy in NHS hospitals and private practice, which has provided a wealth of experience with people from diverse backgrounds and all age groups. His academic and work career has been focused on helping people achieve their goals of recovery by relieving symptoms of depression and anxiety, from mild to severe psychological difficulties.
Ajay Lamba has delivered psychotherapy in NHS hospitals and private practice, which has provided a wealth of experience with people from diverse backgrounds and all age groups. His academic and work career has been focused on helping people achieve their goals of recovery by relieving symptoms of depression and anxiety, from mild to severe psychological difficulties.
Online Therapists
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Janine Hayward - Composurepsychology
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London W1G
Evidence-based therapies we offer include Acceptance & Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness (general/health & pain), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), EMDR, DBT, Narrative Therapy & Solution Focussed Therapy and Counselling.
Hello. Do you struggle with stress from; work, relationships, or parenting? Are you overwhelmed, worried, depressed, stuck, or low in self-esteem? You are not alone. Does your need to be perfect upset you or take up too much time? Is a trauma, threat to your health, an illness, a major loss or death hurting you? It doesn't have to be that way. We help people like you understand your distress, learn new skills for managing uncomfortable emotions and thoughts, improve relationships, and find meaning and focus. We're Clinical Psychologists (HCPC), with >10 years of experience delivering effective therapy to kids, teens and adults.
Evidence-based therapies we offer include Acceptance & Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness (general/health & pain), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), EMDR, DBT, Narrative Therapy & Solution Focussed Therapy and Counselling.
Hello. Do you struggle with stress from; work, relationships, or parenting? Are you overwhelmed, worried, depressed, stuck, or low in self-esteem? You are not alone. Does your need to be perfect upset you or take up too much time? Is a trauma, threat to your health, an illness, a major loss or death hurting you? It doesn't have to be that way. We help people like you understand your distress, learn new skills for managing uncomfortable emotions and thoughts, improve relationships, and find meaning and focus. We're Clinical Psychologists (HCPC), with >10 years of experience delivering effective therapy to kids, teens and adults.
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I have training and expertise in a variety of therapies, such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy.
Hi, I’m Ilan! I’m a Clinical Psychologist and Director of The Oak Tree Practice. I want to tell you a bit more about myself, as I realise selecting a psychologist can be a tough task! I feel very privileged to be able to say I love what I do and always have, ever since I started volunteering for ChildLine in 2007. Following this, I’ve had experience working with a wide variety of clients including children, young people, adults, older adults, military personnel, individuals with learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders and neurological conditions. I have also furthered my studies through the completion of undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees. All this aside, one of the most important parts of my work is building relationships with those sitting opposite me. I have always believed that you can have all the training and knowledge in the world, but if the client doesn’t return, none of this can be put into action. Therefore, my first aim is always to provide a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental space where we can work on the clients’ difficulties together.
I have training and expertise in a variety of therapies, such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy.
Hi, I’m Ilan! I’m a Clinical Psychologist and Director of The Oak Tree Practice. I want to tell you a bit more about myself, as I realise selecting a psychologist can be a tough task! I feel very privileged to be able to say I love what I do and always have, ever since I started volunteering for ChildLine in 2007. Following this, I’ve had experience working with a wide variety of clients including children, young people, adults, older adults, military personnel, individuals with learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders and neurological conditions. I have also furthered my studies through the completion of undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees. All this aside, one of the most important parts of my work is building relationships with those sitting opposite me. I have always believed that you can have all the training and knowledge in the world, but if the client doesn’t return, none of this can be put into action. Therefore, my first aim is always to provide a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental space where we can work on the clients’ difficulties together.
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I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist and I draw on a broad range of models in my therapeutic work including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, CBT, Compassion Focussed Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, attachment-based therapies and more holistic approaches that look at how to support the nervous system.
My main focus is always on creating a safe therapeutic relationship where we can think creatively together about the difficulties you might be facing. I particularly enjoy working with neurodivergent young people and adults, exploring together how they experience the world. I work predominantly from a trauma-informed perspective and a lot of my work with neurodivergent families focusses on the parent-child relationship.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist and I draw on a broad range of models in my therapeutic work including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, CBT, Compassion Focussed Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, attachment-based therapies and more holistic approaches that look at how to support the nervous system.
My main focus is always on creating a safe therapeutic relationship where we can think creatively together about the difficulties you might be facing. I particularly enjoy working with neurodivergent young people and adults, exploring together how they experience the world. I work predominantly from a trauma-informed perspective and a lot of my work with neurodivergent families focusses on the parent-child relationship.
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I am an integrative practitioner and the therapeutic models I adopt are Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Systemic ideas, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy, Mindfulness, DBT, and EMDR.
Hello, I'm Wendy and I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years experience working in the NHS and Charity sector. I currently work within a specialist services with individuals and families with emotional difficulties. When we first meet, we will think together about your experiences, why you have come to therapy now, and your hopes for change. I hope to offer you a warm, non-judgmental, and safe therapeutic safe to help explore current difficulties and to find ways to overcome the challenges that are having an impact on your life.
I am an integrative practitioner and the therapeutic models I adopt are Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Systemic ideas, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy, Mindfulness, DBT, and EMDR.
Hello, I'm Wendy and I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years experience working in the NHS and Charity sector. I currently work within a specialist services with individuals and families with emotional difficulties. When we first meet, we will think together about your experiences, why you have come to therapy now, and your hopes for change. I hope to offer you a warm, non-judgmental, and safe therapeutic safe to help explore current difficulties and to find ways to overcome the challenges that are having an impact on your life.
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Mary Joynt
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thornton Heath CR7 (Online Only)
I am a family therapist (systemic psychotherapist ) who has been working in public services with individuals, children, adolescents, couples and families for over 14 years. I believe it is important to create a good and trusting therapeutic relationship in order to allow space for change. In my work I will spend time getting to know you (and your partner/family member), your values and the way in which your problem impacts you. Through this narrative approach space for change and difference is discovered.
I am a family therapist (systemic psychotherapist ) who has been working in public services with individuals, children, adolescents, couples and families for over 14 years. I believe it is important to create a good and trusting therapeutic relationship in order to allow space for change. In my work I will spend time getting to know you (and your partner/family member), your values and the way in which your problem impacts you. Through this narrative approach space for change and difference is discovered.
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I am trained in and draw up a range of psychological approaches including narrative, systemic, cognitive behavioural, community and trauma informed therapy interventions.
Taking the step to start therapy can sometimes feeling overwhelming, and it's difficult to know who to contact. I hope to offer a non-judgemental and warm space where people can make sense of their current difficulties and create meaningful change in their lives. My approach focuses on a person's strengths and values, whilst using an integrative approach. I am currently working across the NHS specialising in Maternal Mental Health and Community Psychology, alongside working on the Clinical Psychology Doctorate training programme at University College London and providing an independent clinical psychology service.
I am trained in and draw up a range of psychological approaches including narrative, systemic, cognitive behavioural, community and trauma informed therapy interventions.
Taking the step to start therapy can sometimes feeling overwhelming, and it's difficult to know who to contact. I hope to offer a non-judgemental and warm space where people can make sense of their current difficulties and create meaningful change in their lives. My approach focuses on a person's strengths and values, whilst using an integrative approach. I am currently working across the NHS specialising in Maternal Mental Health and Community Psychology, alongside working on the Clinical Psychology Doctorate training programme at University College London and providing an independent clinical psychology service.
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Nadia Somers
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London N16 (Online Only)
I aid this process by integrating evidence-based approaches such as narrative, compassion focused and cognitive-behavioural therapies.
I am a Clinical Psychologist working with adults in private practice (www.atimeandspace.com) and children and families in NHS practice. I support people to navigate a broad range of problems such as low mood, anxiety, burnout and stress, bereavement, loss, life transitions, fertility issues, parenting challenges, the effects of traumatic experiences, living with health conditions and new diagnoses, difficulty making decisions or feeling without a sense of purpose in life. I support people to feel they are living in a way that fits with their values and to depart from ways of being that no longer suit them.
I aid this process by integrating evidence-based approaches such as narrative, compassion focused and cognitive-behavioural therapies.
I am a Clinical Psychologist working with adults in private practice (www.atimeandspace.com) and children and families in NHS practice. I support people to navigate a broad range of problems such as low mood, anxiety, burnout and stress, bereavement, loss, life transitions, fertility issues, parenting challenges, the effects of traumatic experiences, living with health conditions and new diagnoses, difficulty making decisions or feeling without a sense of purpose in life. I support people to feel they are living in a way that fits with their values and to depart from ways of being that no longer suit them.
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Francesca Lassman
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London SW1X
I draw on the range of evidence-based approaches in which I have been trained- including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and Narrative Therapy.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with 10+ years of private and NHS experience, working with adults, children and families. I have a particular interest in co-researching identity with people at significant transition points in their lives. This includes, but is not limited to, loss and bereavement, the challenges of a health condition, parenting, life-stage transitions, fertility issues, trauma. People may be experiencing low mood, anxiety & hopelessness and I offer a space to navigate these challenges and help people live in line with their values.
I draw on the range of evidence-based approaches in which I have been trained- including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and Narrative Therapy.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with 10+ years of private and NHS experience, working with adults, children and families. I have a particular interest in co-researching identity with people at significant transition points in their lives. This includes, but is not limited to, loss and bereavement, the challenges of a health condition, parenting, life-stage transitions, fertility issues, trauma. People may be experiencing low mood, anxiety & hopelessness and I offer a space to navigate these challenges and help people live in line with their values.
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I am skilled in providing a range of therapeutic interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), Mentalisation based therapy, and Narrative Exposure Therapy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist skilled in providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions to adults, young people and families. I am currently working as a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in South London. I have experience providing comprehensive assessment and intervention to those who have experiencing a range of mental health difficulties including complex trauma, anxiety and depression as well as supporting parents and carers. I also have experience providing consultation and support to professionals and carers experiencing burnout and compassion fatigue.
I am skilled in providing a range of therapeutic interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), Mentalisation based therapy, and Narrative Exposure Therapy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist skilled in providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions to adults, young people and families. I am currently working as a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in South London. I have experience providing comprehensive assessment and intervention to those who have experiencing a range of mental health difficulties including complex trauma, anxiety and depression as well as supporting parents and carers. I also have experience providing consultation and support to professionals and carers experiencing burnout and compassion fatigue.
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Phoebe Neville
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London SE14
Waitlist for new clients
My approach to therapy is trauma-informed and integrative, drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Systemic Therapy, and trauma focussed therapies.
Hello, my name is Phoebe Neville and I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist working in the NHS. I offer therapy for adults and children, and have experience working with both in a range of mental and physical health settings. I can offer support around a multitude of difficulties, including low mood, anxiety, trauma experiences, low self-esteem/self-criticism, and adjustment to living with long term health conditions. I always aim to work collaboratively, prioritising the individual's context, experiences, and goals.
My approach to therapy is trauma-informed and integrative, drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Systemic Therapy, and trauma focussed therapies.
Hello, my name is Phoebe Neville and I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist working in the NHS. I offer therapy for adults and children, and have experience working with both in a range of mental and physical health settings. I can offer support around a multitude of difficulties, including low mood, anxiety, trauma experiences, low self-esteem/self-criticism, and adjustment to living with long term health conditions. I always aim to work collaboratively, prioritising the individual's context, experiences, and goals.
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Together we will agree on a care plan that might include: CBT, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness (MBCT) Systemic Therapy, Mentalisation Based Therapy (MBT), Dialectical-behaviour therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Making sense of how your difficulties came to be, we will develop the necessary strategies for you to move forward. The aim is for you to end therapy with the necessary knowledge and skills of how to live a more balanced and self-fulfilling life, which should last a lifetime.
Together we will agree on a care plan that might include: CBT, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness (MBCT) Systemic Therapy, Mentalisation Based Therapy (MBT), Dialectical-behaviour therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Making sense of how your difficulties came to be, we will develop the necessary strategies for you to move forward. The aim is for you to end therapy with the necessary knowledge and skills of how to live a more balanced and self-fulfilling life, which should last a lifetime.
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I am a UKCP registered Family and Systemic Psychotherapist, offering: Individual, Family and Couples therapy for people of all ages and psychological difficulties. I have been continuously working in NHS since 2007. I use ideas from the Systemic and Family Therapy schools, CBT, DBT and mindfulness. I am particularly interested in Attachment Narrative Therapy (ANT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) approaches which both concentrate on creating strong attachment and connected relationships. I believe that each day we "dance", sometimes we "dance" alone, other times we "dance" together with our partners or family members.
I am a UKCP registered Family and Systemic Psychotherapist, offering: Individual, Family and Couples therapy for people of all ages and psychological difficulties. I have been continuously working in NHS since 2007. I use ideas from the Systemic and Family Therapy schools, CBT, DBT and mindfulness. I am particularly interested in Attachment Narrative Therapy (ANT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) approaches which both concentrate on creating strong attachment and connected relationships. I believe that each day we "dance", sometimes we "dance" alone, other times we "dance" together with our partners or family members.
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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.