Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counselling in Abergavenny
Heather Murray - Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Abergavenny NP7
Have things come to a point in your life where it just feels really difficult to carry on? Do you find that you are anxious, worrying over the future, and fretting about decisions that need to be made? Do your thoughts drift repeatedly into the past, perhaps returning you to trauma or disappointment? Would you really like to be listened to with care and attention? Perhaps it is not advise that you need, just the opportunity to share what you’re going through, and find ways to feel better, more resilient and more able to cope. Perhaps you just want to feel more contented and at peace.
Have things come to a point in your life where it just feels really difficult to carry on? Do you find that you are anxious, worrying over the future, and fretting about decisions that need to be made? Do your thoughts drift repeatedly into the past, perhaps returning you to trauma or disappointment? Would you really like to be listened to with care and attention? Perhaps it is not advise that you need, just the opportunity to share what you’re going through, and find ways to feel better, more resilient and more able to cope. Perhaps you just want to feel more contented and at peace.
I’m Carrie, I am a level 6 qualified Pluralistic psychotherapist. I use a range of therapeutic approaches designed around your needs and wishes. Counselling is a collaborative process in which my bring expertise and experiences and you bring yours and together we can find a treatment plan that is right for you.
I’m Carrie, I am a level 6 qualified Pluralistic psychotherapist. I use a range of therapeutic approaches designed around your needs and wishes. Counselling is a collaborative process in which my bring expertise and experiences and you bring yours and together we can find a treatment plan that is right for you.
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Lynne Parsons
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Brecon LD3 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My goal is to bring transformation and restore your sense of well-being. I'll help you understand what’s hindering you and how to create the life you want to live. This can include reducing anxiety, moving on from past trauma, over-coming depression and moving through grief.
My goal is to bring transformation and restore your sense of well-being. I'll help you understand what’s hindering you and how to create the life you want to live. This can include reducing anxiety, moving on from past trauma, over-coming depression and moving through grief.
Dr Philip Murphy
Clinical Psychologist, PsychD
Verified Verified
Brecon LD3
Not accepting new clients
Dr Philip Murphy (B.Sc., Ph.D., Dip.Clin.Psy., C.Psychol., A.F.B.Ps.S) - Consultant Clinical Psychologist. During my 34 year career I have developed experience in many therapeutic approaches. Using this experience, we can work together to help you understand and overcome the social and emotional difficulties in your life. Embarking on personal therapy can sometimes seem daunting, But generally my clients settle comfortably into our pleasant relaxed setting, and usually find it surprisingly easy to share their thoughts.
Dr Philip Murphy (B.Sc., Ph.D., Dip.Clin.Psy., C.Psychol., A.F.B.Ps.S) - Consultant Clinical Psychologist. During my 34 year career I have developed experience in many therapeutic approaches. Using this experience, we can work together to help you understand and overcome the social and emotional difficulties in your life. Embarking on personal therapy can sometimes seem daunting, But generally my clients settle comfortably into our pleasant relaxed setting, and usually find it surprisingly easy to share their thoughts.
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It is a sensitive, gradual process in which growing awareness and mindfulness play a major part.
I work gently and compassionately, with individuals/couples, struggling with difficult or painful feelings, managing their emotions, and struggling to enjoy life. Communication is often an issue, as are feelings of unfairness or difficulty forming good, lasting relationships. Issues may involve partners, parents, past traumas, or inner conflict making decisions difficult. They may involve issues at work with colleagues, management or relationships. When working with couples the issues are often about unfulfilled expectations, infidelity, lack of commitment/affection, insecurity, lack of empathy, or experiences of coercion or control
It is a sensitive, gradual process in which growing awareness and mindfulness play a major part.
I work gently and compassionately, with individuals/couples, struggling with difficult or painful feelings, managing their emotions, and struggling to enjoy life. Communication is often an issue, as are feelings of unfairness or difficulty forming good, lasting relationships. Issues may involve partners, parents, past traumas, or inner conflict making decisions difficult. They may involve issues at work with colleagues, management or relationships. When working with couples the issues are often about unfulfilled expectations, infidelity, lack of commitment/affection, insecurity, lack of empathy, or experiences of coercion or control
I am integrative and deliver different models of therapy including Solution-Focused, CBT, Psychodynamic, Person-Centred, Mindfulness, and Coaching.
I offer a warm, empathic, confidential space for you to explore safely a current situation, something from your past, or a future concern. I will help and support you through. Accredited Award-Winning Therapist and Coach with 18 years of experience in Mental health, Abuse, Grief, Addiction, & more just ask. You will gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your situation, with all the tools you need to make positive changes in your life leaving you feeling empowered, and strong. See my reviews from clients who already have by visiting my website www.estelledooley.com.
I am integrative and deliver different models of therapy including Solution-Focused, CBT, Psychodynamic, Person-Centred, Mindfulness, and Coaching.
I offer a warm, empathic, confidential space for you to explore safely a current situation, something from your past, or a future concern. I will help and support you through. Accredited Award-Winning Therapist and Coach with 18 years of experience in Mental health, Abuse, Grief, Addiction, & more just ask. You will gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your situation, with all the tools you need to make positive changes in your life leaving you feeling empowered, and strong. See my reviews from clients who already have by visiting my website www.estelledooley.com.
I draw a range of therapeutic models, (including Person- Centred, Gestalt, Cognitive Behavioural therapy, Psychodynamic, Existential and Mindfulness-based therapy).
There may be many reasons you may have arrived at the point of seeking counselling. Perhaps you feel continually anxious for reasons you can't quite locate, or are aware of crushingly low moods too much of the time. You may be undergoing the loss of a loved one, or a job; facing relationship difficulties, or going through some other significant change in your life which has taken you into uncharted territory. It may be that you are being discriminated against, abused or bullied, or that circumstances have left you isolated. If you want to find you inner strength, to renew your sense of purpose, and solve problems, I can help
I draw a range of therapeutic models, (including Person- Centred, Gestalt, Cognitive Behavioural therapy, Psychodynamic, Existential and Mindfulness-based therapy).
There may be many reasons you may have arrived at the point of seeking counselling. Perhaps you feel continually anxious for reasons you can't quite locate, or are aware of crushingly low moods too much of the time. You may be undergoing the loss of a loved one, or a job; facing relationship difficulties, or going through some other significant change in your life which has taken you into uncharted territory. It may be that you are being discriminated against, abused or bullied, or that circumstances have left you isolated. If you want to find you inner strength, to renew your sense of purpose, and solve problems, I can help
I'm registerd with LawCare the wellbeing chairty for lawyers as well as the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation, and the Psychosynthesis Education Trust.
Are you stuck, finding life hard to manage or struggling with neurodiversity? Work with me to reconnect with your authentic self, the things that bring you joy and not get stuck on automatic pilot, playing parts that don't work any longer. You don't need to be unwell to benefit from psychosynthesis or mindfulness, although most people come to therapy when something gets stuck or unworkable in their lives. Whatever your reason to seek help, I believe in reconnecting you with what makes your heart sing.
I'm registerd with LawCare the wellbeing chairty for lawyers as well as the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation, and the Psychosynthesis Education Trust.
Are you stuck, finding life hard to manage or struggling with neurodiversity? Work with me to reconnect with your authentic self, the things that bring you joy and not get stuck on automatic pilot, playing parts that don't work any longer. You don't need to be unwell to benefit from psychosynthesis or mindfulness, although most people come to therapy when something gets stuck or unworkable in their lives. Whatever your reason to seek help, I believe in reconnecting you with what makes your heart sing.
Dr Claire Plumbly
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Taunton TA2
I'm a specialist in anxiety, trauma and burnout. I can offer a warm, therapeutic space to help you get past stuck patterns of behaviour, low self-esteem and difficult thoughts or feelings. I have extra experience in working with people who have suffered a sexual assault. I draw on therapy models most suited to your needs including CBT; EMDR, Mindfulness, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and DBT-skills. You do not need a diagnosis to work with me. I also offer week-long EMDR Trauma Intensive Programmes for those wishing to speed up their recovery time.
I'm a specialist in anxiety, trauma and burnout. I can offer a warm, therapeutic space to help you get past stuck patterns of behaviour, low self-esteem and difficult thoughts or feelings. I have extra experience in working with people who have suffered a sexual assault. I draw on therapy models most suited to your needs including CBT; EMDR, Mindfulness, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and DBT-skills. You do not need a diagnosis to work with me. I also offer week-long EMDR Trauma Intensive Programmes for those wishing to speed up their recovery time.
A Calm Place
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Llanymynech SY22 (Online Only)
I am able to use my additional experience in teaching mindfulness and yoga to offer a unique approach to support your mind, body, and spirit.
Welcome to A Calm Place. My name is Rebecca and I’m an experienced Cognitive Behavioural Therapist who has worked in the NHS for 15 years treating people with depression and anxiety. In my private practice I work with depression and life stress. Are you struggling with your mood, criticising yourself, constant overthinking or over analysing? I can help you with self critical thinking, and learning how to be kinder to yourself. Are you struggling to do the things that make you feel good and to connect to others? I can help you to start doing the things that you love and that are important to you again or even finding new ones.
I am able to use my additional experience in teaching mindfulness and yoga to offer a unique approach to support your mind, body, and spirit.
Welcome to A Calm Place. My name is Rebecca and I’m an experienced Cognitive Behavioural Therapist who has worked in the NHS for 15 years treating people with depression and anxiety. In my private practice I work with depression and life stress. Are you struggling with your mood, criticising yourself, constant overthinking or over analysing? I can help you with self critical thinking, and learning how to be kinder to yourself. Are you struggling to do the things that make you feel good and to connect to others? I can help you to start doing the things that you love and that are important to you again or even finding new ones.
I am a BPS Chartered Psychologist, Registered Counselling and Clinical Psychologist (HCPC), Integrative Psychotherapist, and Mindfulness Teacher. I offer a confidential space, supporting clients who would like to develop more awareness of their inner world and its impact on their current challenges and ways of relating.
I am a BPS Chartered Psychologist, Registered Counselling and Clinical Psychologist (HCPC), Integrative Psychotherapist, and Mindfulness Teacher. I offer a confidential space, supporting clients who would like to develop more awareness of their inner world and its impact on their current challenges and ways of relating.
Lisa Nezam
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minehead TA24
Waitlist for new clients
Core Process is one of the original Mindfulness-based Psychotherapies.
I am a trainee therapist in Core Process Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy, studying with the Karuna Institute and registered with the UK Council for Psychotherapy. I support clients to meet life's challenges and appreciate its gifts.
Core Process is one of the original Mindfulness-based Psychotherapies.
I am a trainee therapist in Core Process Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy, studying with the Karuna Institute and registered with the UK Council for Psychotherapy. I support clients to meet life's challenges and appreciate its gifts.
Encouraging with gentle curiosity, & a holistic mind-body approach, I work with approaches including mindfulness, Internal Family Systems Level 2, Polyvagal and the work of Gabor Mate.
I am a qualified and experienced Integrative counsellor and Internal Family Systems therapist, working with adults across a wide range of life's challenges in the Exeter area and on-line. I hope to encourage self-acceptance as a good enough person, quietening the inner critic & bringing self-compassion to the relationship you have with yourself & transforming your relationship with others. Together, we can explore the feelings, thoughts & relational patterns that have been causing you distress. I can support you to gain a deeper understanding of the effects of past experiences & how these may impact your struggles in the present.
Encouraging with gentle curiosity, & a holistic mind-body approach, I work with approaches including mindfulness, Internal Family Systems Level 2, Polyvagal and the work of Gabor Mate.
I am a qualified and experienced Integrative counsellor and Internal Family Systems therapist, working with adults across a wide range of life's challenges in the Exeter area and on-line. I hope to encourage self-acceptance as a good enough person, quietening the inner critic & bringing self-compassion to the relationship you have with yourself & transforming your relationship with others. Together, we can explore the feelings, thoughts & relational patterns that have been causing you distress. I can support you to gain a deeper understanding of the effects of past experiences & how these may impact your struggles in the present.
I research & develop Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for specific groups, one of which is now a UK wide trial funded by the National Institute of Health Research.
I practice as a Mindfulness Based Cognitive psychological trainer. I have worked with many clients including, Olympic & Paralympic athletes, pro golfers, pro footballers, university sports, pro cycling, creatives, leaders & organisations. I train people in how to enhance their self-belief for: performance optimisation, emotional regulation, resilience & effective decision making. Pressure in performance environments is a certainty & how we perceive pressure determines our response. We can choose how to think about pressure and this depends on our level of self-belief, the essential ingredient when navigating demanding environments.
I research & develop Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for specific groups, one of which is now a UK wide trial funded by the National Institute of Health Research.
I practice as a Mindfulness Based Cognitive psychological trainer. I have worked with many clients including, Olympic & Paralympic athletes, pro golfers, pro footballers, university sports, pro cycling, creatives, leaders & organisations. I train people in how to enhance their self-belief for: performance optimisation, emotional regulation, resilience & effective decision making. Pressure in performance environments is a certainty & how we perceive pressure determines our response. We can choose how to think about pressure and this depends on our level of self-belief, the essential ingredient when navigating demanding environments.
I use traditional forms of CBT, alongside approaches such as mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
If anxiety is getting in the way of you living your life the way you want to, we can work together to change that. Anxiety can creep up on us and there doesn't need to have been a big trigger for it to have a real impact on our lives. I work with people to overcome a range of anxiety based difficulties and have a particular interest in supporting people with OCD, phobias and panic attacks. Cognitive behavioural therapy can help you understand your anxiety, become less fearful of it and find ways to tackle it. Therapy can also help you to recognise what you are already doing that is helpful - there is always more than you think!
I use traditional forms of CBT, alongside approaches such as mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
If anxiety is getting in the way of you living your life the way you want to, we can work together to change that. Anxiety can creep up on us and there doesn't need to have been a big trigger for it to have a real impact on our lives. I work with people to overcome a range of anxiety based difficulties and have a particular interest in supporting people with OCD, phobias and panic attacks. Cognitive behavioural therapy can help you understand your anxiety, become less fearful of it and find ways to tackle it. Therapy can also help you to recognise what you are already doing that is helpful - there is always more than you think!
We also provide the following less disorder specific approaches such as mindfulness, stress management, CFT & ACT.
Here at Mynd Care Psychotherapies we offer a culturally sensitive and diverse evidence based psychological therapy to adults, young people and families. All our clinicians are registered members of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP) and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) in the united Kingdom. Our therapy is available in English, Arabic, Urdu, Gujrati and other languages based on the client preference.
We also provide the following less disorder specific approaches such as mindfulness, stress management, CFT & ACT.
Here at Mynd Care Psychotherapies we offer a culturally sensitive and diverse evidence based psychological therapy to adults, young people and families. All our clinicians are registered members of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP) and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) in the united Kingdom. Our therapy is available in English, Arabic, Urdu, Gujrati and other languages based on the client preference.
Keren is experienced in offering CBT and mindfulness practice for people presenting with anxiety, stress and low mood.
Dr Keren Smith worked for the NHS at South London and Maudsley Foundation Trust from 2009 until 2022 where she and her colleagues set up the pioneering National and Specialist Dialectical Behaviour Therapy service for adolescents. Keren has seen clients independently since 2012, working with both adults and adolescents with a range of difficulties. She has a particular interest in working with people with a history of trauma and symptoms associated with PTSD and CPTSD; she has completed further training in specialist trauma focused models including EMDR and DBT-PE.
Keren is experienced in offering CBT and mindfulness practice for people presenting with anxiety, stress and low mood.
Dr Keren Smith worked for the NHS at South London and Maudsley Foundation Trust from 2009 until 2022 where she and her colleagues set up the pioneering National and Specialist Dialectical Behaviour Therapy service for adolescents. Keren has seen clients independently since 2012, working with both adults and adolescents with a range of difficulties. She has a particular interest in working with people with a history of trauma and symptoms associated with PTSD and CPTSD; she has completed further training in specialist trauma focused models including EMDR and DBT-PE.
Sliding scale available £25-£65. I am Mike & I am a qualified counsellor & supervisor with many years of experience working with adults & young people in various settings. I am a person-centred counsellor using an integrative framework. My work is underpinned by different approaches including humanistic approaches, cognitive behavioural therapy, Mindfulness, solution-focused and creative ways of working. I have varied qualifications and experience including a Diploma Level 5, accredited by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society MNCPS (Acc.). I provide face-to-face in Puriton, online and telephone counselling See my website
Sliding scale available £25-£65. I am Mike & I am a qualified counsellor & supervisor with many years of experience working with adults & young people in various settings. I am a person-centred counsellor using an integrative framework. My work is underpinned by different approaches including humanistic approaches, cognitive behavioural therapy, Mindfulness, solution-focused and creative ways of working. I have varied qualifications and experience including a Diploma Level 5, accredited by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society MNCPS (Acc.). I provide face-to-face in Puriton, online and telephone counselling See my website
As well as talking therapy we will use breath work, mindfulness and meditation techniques to help you manage your symptoms.
I am passionate about helping you to manage your mental well-being and believe there is a strong connection between the body and the mind. The effects of anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma can be physically felt as well as mentally and emotionally. I understand how overwhelming and debilitating it is to try and cope with daily living when carrying these feelings around with you and just wanting to feel well again. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to help you work through and manage these feelings so that you can start to live your life again without this holding you back.
As well as talking therapy we will use breath work, mindfulness and meditation techniques to help you manage your symptoms.
I am passionate about helping you to manage your mental well-being and believe there is a strong connection between the body and the mind. The effects of anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma can be physically felt as well as mentally and emotionally. I understand how overwhelming and debilitating it is to try and cope with daily living when carrying these feelings around with you and just wanting to feel well again. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to help you work through and manage these feelings so that you can start to live your life again without this holding you back.
Hello, my name is Tess, I'm a qualified counsellor offering therapy sessions to individuals, online and in person in Mid Wales. I offer a radically compassionate, non-judgmental and if needed, a challenging space for people wanting to explore their experience of the world. As well as talking, we may use creative methods, somatic (body) awareness and mindfulness if you choose.
Hello, my name is Tess, I'm a qualified counsellor offering therapy sessions to individuals, online and in person in Mid Wales. I offer a radically compassionate, non-judgmental and if needed, a challenging space for people wanting to explore their experience of the world. As well as talking, we may use creative methods, somatic (body) awareness and mindfulness if you choose.
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How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.