Counselling in Upminster
I am a level 7 qualified and insured counsellor/psychotherapist with some availability for new clients. I can help you explore difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma/abuse, relationships and addiction. I have experience with working both short and long term. Together we will look at what could empower you to more constructively deal with a challenging situation or personal difficulty that is impacting your wellbeing and outlook.
I am a level 7 qualified and insured counsellor/psychotherapist with some availability for new clients. I can help you explore difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma/abuse, relationships and addiction. I have experience with working both short and long term. Together we will look at what could empower you to more constructively deal with a challenging situation or personal difficulty that is impacting your wellbeing and outlook.
How many minutes, hours, days, weeks, months or years have you spent wanting to change the way you live your life? How many different methods have you tried to silence your inner critic ? But failed because self doubt, guilt, anger, shame, procrastination or fear has kept you psychologically paralysed? How many times have you told yourself that you are going to stop your self destructive behaviour, only to find yourself embroiled in the same self defeating habits the next day, week or month? Do you see yourself ebbing further and further away from your life goals, dreams and ambitions?
How many minutes, hours, days, weeks, months or years have you spent wanting to change the way you live your life? How many different methods have you tried to silence your inner critic ? But failed because self doubt, guilt, anger, shame, procrastination or fear has kept you psychologically paralysed? How many times have you told yourself that you are going to stop your self destructive behaviour, only to find yourself embroiled in the same self defeating habits the next day, week or month? Do you see yourself ebbing further and further away from your life goals, dreams and ambitions?
It often takes courage to come to counselling. Sometimes one knows that things aren’t quite right, that one might need help in a particular aspect of life. It can be hard to sift through things alone, perhaps being in a muddle, unsure or confused. I offer a welcoming, restful, calm space where clients can feel free to be themselves and explore what’s important to them. I follow an integrative approach, using whatever therapeutic modality is needed, whether humanistic, person-centred, psychodynamic, CBT or existential. Fundamentally, my relational style is at the core of who I am and how I practice, working in partnership together.
It often takes courage to come to counselling. Sometimes one knows that things aren’t quite right, that one might need help in a particular aspect of life. It can be hard to sift through things alone, perhaps being in a muddle, unsure or confused. I offer a welcoming, restful, calm space where clients can feel free to be themselves and explore what’s important to them. I follow an integrative approach, using whatever therapeutic modality is needed, whether humanistic, person-centred, psychodynamic, CBT or existential. Fundamentally, my relational style is at the core of who I am and how I practice, working in partnership together.
Hi, my name is Kevin and I am a fully qualified counsellor registered with the BACP. I decided to become a counsellor after my own positive experience with therapy. I predominantly work with adolescents and young adults helping them with issues of Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), depression, behavioural disorders, loneliness, and acts of self-harming, often triggered by social discrimination, exclusion, stigma, and the influential pressures from Social Media. My approach encompasses three well-established forms of therapy - Person-centred, Psychodynamic & CBT - which I adopt as necessary to meet my clients individual needs.
Hi, my name is Kevin and I am a fully qualified counsellor registered with the BACP. I decided to become a counsellor after my own positive experience with therapy. I predominantly work with adolescents and young adults helping them with issues of Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), depression, behavioural disorders, loneliness, and acts of self-harming, often triggered by social discrimination, exclusion, stigma, and the influential pressures from Social Media. My approach encompasses three well-established forms of therapy - Person-centred, Psychodynamic & CBT - which I adopt as necessary to meet my clients individual needs.
Child, Adolescent and Family Psychodynamic Psychotherapist; fully qualified. I have been working with children, young people, and families for 20+ yrs. The young people I have worked with have faced a wide range of emotional, social, or psychological challenges. My experience includes depression/mood difficulties, anxiety/panic issues (OCD), school refusal or social withdrawal, self-injury, substance misuse, impulsivity, defiance, eating disorders, trauma/loss, sexual identity, body dysphoria, and neuro-diversity. Families use psychodynamic approaches when seeking in-depth therapy to achieve long-term change.
Child, Adolescent and Family Psychodynamic Psychotherapist; fully qualified. I have been working with children, young people, and families for 20+ yrs. The young people I have worked with have faced a wide range of emotional, social, or psychological challenges. My experience includes depression/mood difficulties, anxiety/panic issues (OCD), school refusal or social withdrawal, self-injury, substance misuse, impulsivity, defiance, eating disorders, trauma/loss, sexual identity, body dysphoria, and neuro-diversity. Families use psychodynamic approaches when seeking in-depth therapy to achieve long-term change.
I offer a warm and safe space to help with anxiety, panic attacks, or trauma issues you struggle to unravel on your own. Having a safe confidential space to feel heard can bring about great relief when experiencing relationship, family, or work stress issues. I can offer you empathy and kindness to process whatever is troubling you. I work by empowering you to make the changes you need to become happier and healthier in your life. And whatever that may look like for you I am here to work with you to explore your distress and help you with the insights and tools to feel better mentally and emotionally.
I offer a warm and safe space to help with anxiety, panic attacks, or trauma issues you struggle to unravel on your own. Having a safe confidential space to feel heard can bring about great relief when experiencing relationship, family, or work stress issues. I can offer you empathy and kindness to process whatever is troubling you. I work by empowering you to make the changes you need to become happier and healthier in your life. And whatever that may look like for you I am here to work with you to explore your distress and help you with the insights and tools to feel better mentally and emotionally.
Dr Sarah Shillingford
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Upminster RM14
Are you finding things feel too much? Perhaps you're used to looking after everyone else and feel like you need space for yourself. You might have had difficult or traumatic experiences in your life that make it difficult to build relationships with others. The journey towards you goals will likely have its challenges but you have taken a really important step in seeking support. I am a trauma specialist and can help with difficulties associated with all kinds of trauma, this includes birth trauma and helping you if you are an adult survivor of childhood trauma.
Are you finding things feel too much? Perhaps you're used to looking after everyone else and feel like you need space for yourself. You might have had difficult or traumatic experiences in your life that make it difficult to build relationships with others. The journey towards you goals will likely have its challenges but you have taken a really important step in seeking support. I am a trauma specialist and can help with difficulties associated with all kinds of trauma, this includes birth trauma and helping you if you are an adult survivor of childhood trauma.
Most clients that I see are suffering with anxiety, depression and stress. Most of this is caused by underlying issues such as low self-esteem, relationships issues and addiction to name a few. We're often aware of what our problems are but do not feel able to cope and need some support. Distressing situations and feelings can have such a destructive impact on our lives and therapy works by accepting your feelings, helping you to gain a different perspective, whilst challenging old negative beliefs; so you can move forward with a happier and healthier outlook on life.
Most clients that I see are suffering with anxiety, depression and stress. Most of this is caused by underlying issues such as low self-esteem, relationships issues and addiction to name a few. We're often aware of what our problems are but do not feel able to cope and need some support. Distressing situations and feelings can have such a destructive impact on our lives and therapy works by accepting your feelings, helping you to gain a different perspective, whilst challenging old negative beliefs; so you can move forward with a happier and healthier outlook on life.
Do you suffer from counterproductive, intrusive thoughts? Are you critical of yourself, ignoring your achievements and strengths? Do you struggle with self-confidence and believing in yourself? Perhaps, you strive to make changes to your life, but no matter how hard you strive, you find that the same thinking patterns and responses occur to you repeatedly. You may find yourself stuck, or returning to lacklustre, even toxic relationships. You may find that you struggle with your self-image, whether physical, financial, interpersonal, spiritual or social.
Do you suffer from counterproductive, intrusive thoughts? Are you critical of yourself, ignoring your achievements and strengths? Do you struggle with self-confidence and believing in yourself? Perhaps, you strive to make changes to your life, but no matter how hard you strive, you find that the same thinking patterns and responses occur to you repeatedly. You may find yourself stuck, or returning to lacklustre, even toxic relationships. You may find that you struggle with your self-image, whether physical, financial, interpersonal, spiritual or social.
You have taken the first steps in moving forward by visiting this page. It is not an easy task to seek help, you show courage, through your recognition of needing counselling . I am a fully qualified counsellor and a member of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
You have taken the first steps in moving forward by visiting this page. It is not an easy task to seek help, you show courage, through your recognition of needing counselling . I am a fully qualified counsellor and a member of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Do you struggle with negative patterns of thinking, such as worrying, overthinking, dwelling or being self-critical? Or do you find yourself people pleasing, procrastinating and holding yourself back in life? If so, please pop me a message and then we can arrange an initial consultation. I offer an integrative approach, whereby I blend CBT with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and compassion focused therapy (CFT). I also offer online EMDR.
Do you struggle with negative patterns of thinking, such as worrying, overthinking, dwelling or being self-critical? Or do you find yourself people pleasing, procrastinating and holding yourself back in life? If so, please pop me a message and then we can arrange an initial consultation. I offer an integrative approach, whereby I blend CBT with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and compassion focused therapy (CFT). I also offer online EMDR.
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Life can be difficult, and counselling can help explore your thoughts and feelings. I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I have over 18 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families, children, young people and adults up to any age. I completed my placement hours at St Luke's Hospice and also volunteered after I qualified. I feel I use my skills to help you explore your difficult times to help you understand your situation. I offer counselling, short term or long term. I have worked with many different issues such as depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and difficulties with relationship issues.
Life can be difficult, and counselling can help explore your thoughts and feelings. I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I have over 18 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families, children, young people and adults up to any age. I completed my placement hours at St Luke's Hospice and also volunteered after I qualified. I feel I use my skills to help you explore your difficult times to help you understand your situation. I offer counselling, short term or long term. I have worked with many different issues such as depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and difficulties with relationship issues.
I have been working as a qualified & accredited Therapist for 15years, I offer a safe place where confidentiality is agreed, my values are offering a non-judgemental attitude, honest, and caring, trust enables the therapeutic relationship to build, which enables you to explore issues on a deep level. Through exploring issues, reflecting and eventually letting go, you are able to set new goals and build a better quality of life. This can be an empowering experience and help build your self esteem and confidence and access your power within, this starts the process of believing in self, "Self belief is everything”
I have been working as a qualified & accredited Therapist for 15years, I offer a safe place where confidentiality is agreed, my values are offering a non-judgemental attitude, honest, and caring, trust enables the therapeutic relationship to build, which enables you to explore issues on a deep level. Through exploring issues, reflecting and eventually letting go, you are able to set new goals and build a better quality of life. This can be an empowering experience and help build your self esteem and confidence and access your power within, this starts the process of believing in self, "Self belief is everything”
Life can become overwhelming at times and looking for a counsellor can be a daunting thought. You may have had counselling before, or this may be your first time, but you’re here, and reaching out is the first step. My clients have worked through difficulties, amongst others, such as trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, depression, self-harm, bullying suffered a loss or a breakdown in a relationship. Exploring why destructive patterns are repeated. What stays with you from earlier years that affects you today? Living up to other peoples, or society’s expectations and finding themselves under pressure to meet others needs.
Life can become overwhelming at times and looking for a counsellor can be a daunting thought. You may have had counselling before, or this may be your first time, but you’re here, and reaching out is the first step. My clients have worked through difficulties, amongst others, such as trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, depression, self-harm, bullying suffered a loss or a breakdown in a relationship. Exploring why destructive patterns are repeated. What stays with you from earlier years that affects you today? Living up to other peoples, or society’s expectations and finding themselves under pressure to meet others needs.
Hi, my name is Rebecca, I am an integrative therapist and I use a person centred approach which means I prioritise the individuals unique experiences, feelings and prospectives. By fostering a supportive and empathic environment, I aim to empower clients to explore their thoughts and emotions freely, ultimately facilitating their personal growth and self discovery. You are in control of your recovery. At first I offer 15 minutes free phone call. It is important for you to feel comfortable. After this I will invite you to our first session. We will compete an assessment which will be at a reduced fee of £50.
Hi, my name is Rebecca, I am an integrative therapist and I use a person centred approach which means I prioritise the individuals unique experiences, feelings and prospectives. By fostering a supportive and empathic environment, I aim to empower clients to explore their thoughts and emotions freely, ultimately facilitating their personal growth and self discovery. You are in control of your recovery. At first I offer 15 minutes free phone call. It is important for you to feel comfortable. After this I will invite you to our first session. We will compete an assessment which will be at a reduced fee of £50.
I am an Accredited Integrative adult and child counsellor, clinical supervisor and positive psychology coach. I also have a team of integrative practitioners, meaning we are able to draw on several approaches to best suit your needs. We are based in Hornchurch. We also offer coaching and ADHD coaching. If you are you constantly tense, worried or on edge, unable to concentrate, or experiencing negative thought patterns, this can be overwhelming. Maybe you have a Low self-esteem, no confidence, no motivation or anxiety. We can help. Are you experiencing narcissistic abuse and gaslighting! We can support you with your mental health.
I am an Accredited Integrative adult and child counsellor, clinical supervisor and positive psychology coach. I also have a team of integrative practitioners, meaning we are able to draw on several approaches to best suit your needs. We are based in Hornchurch. We also offer coaching and ADHD coaching. If you are you constantly tense, worried or on edge, unable to concentrate, or experiencing negative thought patterns, this can be overwhelming. Maybe you have a Low self-esteem, no confidence, no motivation or anxiety. We can help. Are you experiencing narcissistic abuse and gaslighting! We can support you with your mental health.
Reaching out for help can sometimes feel like the last resort and finding the right help can change your life. With over 10 years of experience in working with adults and young people in a variety of settings my aim is to provide a confidential, non-judgmental space for you. I can support clients with bereavement, depression, eating issues, anxiety, relationships, anger and would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Reaching out for help can sometimes feel like the last resort and finding the right help can change your life. With over 10 years of experience in working with adults and young people in a variety of settings my aim is to provide a confidential, non-judgmental space for you. I can support clients with bereavement, depression, eating issues, anxiety, relationships, anger and would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
I am an existential psychotherapist and a supervisor. My approach helps clients gain insight, facilitating change where necessary. Existential therapy offers clients a chance to engage with their emotions, reflect on their relationships and look at how they are living their lives. I have worked with anxiety, bereavement, identity crisis, gender dysphoria, and relationship issues amongst many other existential crises that most of us experience throughout our life span.
I am an existential psychotherapist and a supervisor. My approach helps clients gain insight, facilitating change where necessary. Existential therapy offers clients a chance to engage with their emotions, reflect on their relationships and look at how they are living their lives. I have worked with anxiety, bereavement, identity crisis, gender dysphoria, and relationship issues amongst many other existential crises that most of us experience throughout our life span.
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Number of Counsellors in Upminster
30+
Average cost per session
£60
Counsellors in Upminster who prioritize treating:
95% | Anxiety |
87% | Self Esteem |
84% | Depression |
84% | Stress |
74% | Relationship Issues |
71% | Trauma and PTSD |
63% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
58% | Aviva |
50% | Bupa |
50% | Vitality |
How Counsellors in Upminster see their clients
93% | In Person and Online | |
7% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
84% | Female | |
16% | Male |