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I provide counselling for couples and individuals experiencing any and all relationship difficulties. Depression. Anxiety. Bereavement and loss. And coaching for anyone who wants to make lifestyle changes, explore goals and dreams and look at what's next on life's journey. Since 2007 I have worked with Relate as a couples and individual counsellor, young person therapist and Clinical Supervisor.
Rebecca
Really helpful, kind and supportive, during a difficult period. Laine helped my realise my worth, put up boundaries and work though my problem in a safe, supported way. I can 100% say it has changed my life, and I feel great.
Going to pop back to Laine every few months for a check in and 'MOT' for sure.
Dorset
Hi, I'm Corinne, a Clinical psychologist and therapist. I can help you make positive changes in your life. I offer a supportive, friendly and confidential environment so you can feel safe and at ease to explore your difficulties. Together we can bring out the resources that are laying within you, to achieve the changes that you want. I can help you with anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem and confidence issues, menopause symptoms, bereavement and loss, anger management, fear and phobia, weight loss, fertility issues, and post-natal depression.
Lisa Godwin
I have tried many classes over the years in the UK and around the world and then I come across Yogi Lea in Dorset - what a find!
Lea is Instantly welcoming, calming, kind and evidently exceptionally experienced. He is able to get the best out of both novices (me) and his more proficient "yogis" His classes are a delight and have had a significant impact on me physically and mentally.
If you need a highly experienced life coach, or psychotherapist or business consultant, I am the person to speak to. My life coaching and psychotherapy skills benefit from extensive training and experience in the human givens approach to psychotherapy. This means I follow the guidelines laid down by the ethical committee of the European Therapy Studies Institute. So, any coaching I offer has to be highly effective and either evidence based or firmly rooted on the latest scientific research findings from psychology and neurobiology.
Amy Betteridge
I have known Jeremy over a number of years and he has always been very helpful and friendly. He has been of great benefit in many areas including stress management, developing efficiency improvements, helping me train other people, and advising me about interacting better with my team. Couldn’t recommend him more highly.
Dorset
I am a qualified Counsellor with Redlands Training, Bournemouth and have a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. I am a member of the BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) and work within their Ethical Framework. I am also a member of the HACP (Hampshire Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) and have an enhanced CRB check. I am fully insured for public liability and professional indemnity.
Louise
I started working with Lori as I was really broken, I couldn’t cope anymore and I felt I’d be better off not here. It took quite sometime to unravel my troubled brain and get to the bottom of my damage.
I am so happy now that I have so many tools and strategies to keep myself mentally healthy and content with my lot.
As soon as I sat down with Lori she made me feel at ease with her, I really was a big ball of anger when I first started going and now I am not. I will continue my journey with Lori on a maintenance basis as I love to have that safe space where I can discuss personal matters and worries.
Dorset
Hi, I'm Kayleigh I'm a registered member of the BACP, offering one to one talking therapy in Bournemouth and Poole. Sometimes life can get difficult, talking to someone in a safe space without fear of judgement can be helpful. At the heart of my practise is my belief that we all deserve to be who we are. Through my counselling experience I have been able to work with children and adults facing life's struggles, such as;
Dorset
Andrea Lindsay of Halo Therapies provides help both face to face and remotely with a wide range of issues such as; anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, weight issues, unwanted habits, OCD, confidence, bereavement, relationship issues. She works with adults, couples, families and children. She is a qualified hypnotherapist, counsellor, psychotherapist and life coach. She has been in practice for 16 years and is well established.
Alex Hyland
Dorset
COUNSELLING - CBT - LIFE COACHING - ADDICTION THERAPY Choosing Change offers professional counselling, life coaching, CBT and an addictions therapy service that promotes and facilitates recovery, psychological well being and personal development for people across East Dorset. Hello, my name is Maria and I am a qualified and experienced registered counsellor and addiction therapist.
Poppy Glentworth
Wessex Health Network (run by a team of dedicated, caring practitioners, led by a physiotherapist) provides a warm relaxing exercise venue in the upstairs studio with good facilities. There is a car park at the rear of the building, which is accessed from Arthur Road. It is conveniently situated with a bus stop directly outside and Christchurch railway station nearby.
The upstairs Studio is a comfortable venue for exercise classes.
Change your PERSONALITY and you will change your PERSONAL REALITY ... I00% Guaranteed At New Personality we enable clients to access their inherent potential to overcome each and every challenge and then empower them to refocus on creating the future life experience they desire
Lyndsey
It was obvious to me when meeting Johnny he has many years experience and very passionate in his profession. I felt my thoughts were positive but now with Johnny coaching me I have completely changed my thought process, now I really do feel and see the world is mine and the sky is limitless, I smile everyday. I would like to keep him my secret but that’s probably selfish.
Dorset
Ask Alice Anything is not like a regular counselling service. It is a new way to offer people more accessible help and advice with their personal and relationship problems. Taking advantage of technology which has become such a huge part of our lives today such as your phone, tablet or laptop, you can chat to me at any time you like, as often as you like and as much as you like for just £29.
Dorset
Finding a counsellor can be quite daunting so I offer counselling for individuals or couples in a safe non-judgemental environment allowing space for you to explore your current situation. I offer the opportunity to promote positive change and to work through whatever it is be that is troubling you or causing you concern. I am accessible at three different premises across Dorset located in Wimborne, Parkstone and Poole.
Clair Clarke
I experienced the very quick onset of panic attacks & anxiety issues, something I never thought would happen to me. I really was at a crisis point & a colleague suggested Sue Lane.
As a sceptical person I wasn't sure how much, if any, this could help me. I had it in my mind I was only going for one session as I was convinced I would feel like this forever & nobody could help me. When I meet Sue she was extremely professional but offering me much compassion, she could see I was at boiling point. I was overthinking & worrying about everything. Sue taught me that I couldn't control everyone and their actions being there responsibility, not mine. At the height of my panic she gave me super advice on coping mechanisms & breathing patterns. I had sessions over a period of 6 months.
I went through a lot of life changing events in my early twenties continuing into my early thirties including near death experiences, bullying in the workplace & bereavement. These events started to bite back approaching my forties. I never thought after this long period of time that was the root cause of my panic & anxiety and surely counselling would be of no use to me. I only tried it as a last resort but I should of done it so much sooner.
After the counselling finished I could refer back & use the techniques. I am now in a much better place & so much more like my old self. I do owe a huge thank you to Sue.
Clair
Dorset
Covid-19 Update - Due to the virus we will be offering telephone and zoom/facetime/skype for new customers from all over the UK. We will offer a discount rate of £45 per session on phone/zoom sessions if you mention Bark is where you found our details. If you would like more information about what we could offer you please call or text us for a no obligation chat. Thank you and stay safe - Neuroway 01202 826718 / 07595759013 - if you would like a direct response within 30 minutes please fill out the counselling form on www.
Lorraine Quinton
Luara is a Lovley lady and totaly professional but made me feel l was talking to a freind as she has a very easy manor.
I was surprised how much l opened up to her, it was very natural.
We addressed lots of deep hidden issues.and in doing so it has made me look more closely at various aspects of my life.
I feel more optimistic about the future now.
Finally would like to say thankyou for connecting me with the right person for me.
Everyone need a " Laura " in there life ! 💖
Dorset
BeU counselling service offers a confidential and reliable counselling service at a competitive rate. We use an eclectic approach to counselling so we can find something that works for you. We can help and support you in; Bereavement and Loss Depression Stress Anxiety Self Esteem Relationship and many more.... Give us a call to have a talk with us.
Sarah Howell
Kruti is a dynamic young counsellor who instantly makes you feel at ease and remarkably she can ascertain, after just one session, what all your problems are. I didn’t realise why I was angry, irritable and the real reason I lacked self confidence. She is helping me reverse all the harm that has been done. Outstanding counselling. I would challenge anyone to find a more worthy psychologist. Sarah
It has been a dream of mine to become a psychotherapist, I have worked very hard to get to where I am, I also have varied unique life experiences that enables me to help people more than the average therapist. I work from home and juggle things around my children so I am available at unusual times as well as normal times.
Dorset
I am a registered counsellor/psychotherapist working at www.shallwetalk.co.uk and at www.baytherapycounselling.com. I use evidence-based best practice to help you make the changes you need, delivering Integrative Person-centred Counselling, incorporating cognitive and behavioural therapies (CBT) where they add to our understanding and ability to progress. I am a graduate member of the British Psychological Society and a Registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Dorset
Virtual sessions are available covering all areas of the UK For immediate response, please email Emma at: g•••••@••••.com £35 per hour for sessions. I believe that everyone is unique and individual and should be treated that way, we may all need counselling at some stage through our lives to cope with sometimes difficult and troubled circumstances. This can vary from life changing circumstances in the present or past which you may be finding difficult to deal with at this time.
Dorset
Peter Storms offers a wide range of services in five broad categories. 1. Making Better Decisions - helping people inprove their personal and professional life. 2. Life Skills Training - Our modern lifestyles require many more skills that our parents or our schools ever teach us. I help fill in the gaps. 3. Energy Healing - An ancient technique to harmonise the physical, mental, emotional and the spiritual elements of our body.
Dorset
I am a Self Published Author with the release of my new book 'The Reinvention of Me' - a journey of self discovery in a disenchanted world. I believe we all have our own unique story to share with the world which enables us all to have a better understanding of human behaviours. Is it right that people are judged; marginalised; abused, or isolated by other people? No one should suffer in silence.
Dorset
I offer short or long term therapy to individuals seeking support with a wide range of issues e.g. anxiety, depression, low mood, low self esteem, bereavement, relationship issues, parenting issues, phobias, OCD, sensory processing issues, confidence. I am a qualified Humanistic Integrative counsellor integrating different approaches to therapy including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, to ensure support is personalised to you, your issues and your end goals.
I provide counselling for couples and individuals experiencing any and all relationship difficulties. Depression. Anxiety. Bereavement and loss. And coaching for anyone who wants to make lifestyle changes, explore goals and dreams and look at what's next on life's journey. Since 2007 I have worked with Relate as a couples and individual counsellor, young person therapist and Clinical Supervisor. During this time I have also worked for the NHS for 6 years as a Mental Health Practitioner supporting people with a range of mental health issues particularly depression and anxiety, helping them to find coping strategies or to recovery. I have been working privately now for 5 years.
I love providing a confidential space where my clients, sometimes for the first time ever, feel listened too and understood. Where they can feel confident to talk about difficult issues and find resolution.
My own marriage went through difficult times and eventually ended very amicably thanks to the relationship counselling we had which helped us put our children's needs before our own. I wanted to provide this service for others and qualified as a therapist in 2007.
One of the concerns I had after I had had a period of counselling was that, although I had developed a good understanding of why I felt the way I did and did what I did I hadn't really been given the tools to move my life forward beyond the divorce. It is really important to me that my clients gain insight and knowledge of how they came to be where they are right now but also have the opportunity to explore what's next and how to get there so I also trained as a life coach. Coaching is a great way to make changes when the counselling has been successful and the client is ready for a fresh start. Sometimes counselling is enough on its own as is coaching. And the two combined make for a very holistic experience.
How much does Counselling cost?
Your expert Counsellor will be able to advise you on the full range of services available and will be able to advise on what is most suitable. Use Bark to get free quotes and schedule an appointment today.
What should I expect from my Counselling session?
At your appointment, you will be encouraged to talk about your feelings and emotions with a trained Counsellor who will listen and support you without judging or criticising.
The therapist can help you gain a better understanding of your feelings and thought processes and find your own solutions to problems. However, they will not usually give advice or tell you what to do. The Counsellor might sum up what they understand you have been saying so that they can help you to form a plan of action.
Counselling can take place in a number of ways. These include:
Face to face session
Group session
Phone session
Email session
Online through live chat services or video conferencing software
You may be offered a single session of Counselling, a short course of sessions over a few weeks or months or a longer course that lasts for several months or years.
It can take a number of sessions before you start to see progress but you should gradually start to feel better with the help and support of your Counsellor.
You can be confident that any of the Bark local Counsellors listed will give you a reliable and efficient service to help you feel better.
What should I look for when booking a Counselling session?
You could look for Counsellors that are accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) which means that they have met the PSA’s required professional standards to practise.
Before you choose a Counsellor, you could read testimonials and read details of the issues they can help with on their website.
You could also look at their profile page on Bark and check out reviews from past customers too.
What issues can a Counsellor help with?
Counselling can help with many issues. These include the following:
Mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety or eating disorders.
Physical health conditions such as infertility.
Difficult life events such as a bereavement, a relationship breakdown or work-related stress.
Dealing with difficult emotions such as low self-esteem or anger.
Sexual identity issues.
Divorce.
Redundancy and work issues.
Phobias and fears.
Can I get a Counselling Service online?
Absolutely! Many Counsellors provide their services remotely via an online video call or the telephone. Not only is it more convenient, but it's also the preferable option for many people who would feel more comfortable holding the session from the comfort of their own home.
