Therapists in Alcester, England ENG, United Kingdom GB
John Castleford
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, mARCHTI
Many therapists focus on what is "wrong" and use 'referring issues' as the starting point. However, current best practice strongly suggests that personal introspection, guided or not, tends to keep the pain of the past very much in the present. If you want to focus on what is adversely affecting you, what better way to keep the brain tuned in to it is staying focused on it. I base my approaches on the very latest findings from neuroscience, and my starting point is often the time when you were at your best, and experiencing high points in your life: by recalling those we not bring great memories into our present focus but we also recreate those wonderful feelings we felt at that time. So, just as you do your best work when you are at the top of your game, focusing on positive rather than negative feelings from the past is a great place to begin work. Just ask yourself if you make your best decisions when you are feeling low. Now compare that to when you have been so buoyed up that you feel all but unstoppable.
Most people aren't 'broken'. But they may be side-lined or undermined. Or held back, Stuck, or otherwise constrained by a mismatch between expectations/aspirations and how you feel. The logical bits of the brain don't always align with emotions and feelings.
Maybe external circumstances have contributed to persistent low mood. Perhaps your self-esteem took a nose-dive, or you find it hard to cope, or don't feel you're in control anymore.
Our thoughts often control us, and our feelings -- and our behaviour often depends on how we feel. So do our thoughts and the associated feelings prevent us from becoming the best version of who we could (and should) be? Are your thoughts stopping you from being the best version of who you could be? I suspect it probably wasn't always like this. I
f I can't make you feel better about yourself within 15 minutes then I don't deserve to work with you.
Why not let me use my academic background (degrees in anthropology, and a degree in education) as well as decades of experience in psychological support, coaching, education, and psychotherapy to help you?
As well as general issues, such as low mood, phobias and traumatic experiences, I also specialise in existential therapy and have an extensive background in the philosophy of Stoicism [not the unemotional/stiff-upper-lip Mr Spock version] on which Albert Ellis' REBT and Aaron Beck's CBT both based their therapeutic approaches.
I draw on a broad background in academia, teaching (secondary and higher education), anthropology, philosophy, neurology and psychology which I update continuously. I suspect Neurology and Psychology are boring through the proverbial mountain towards each other but they are still some distance apart. So insights from both are useful. I feel the therapeutic professions tend to over-label conditions too readily and that often means their clients identify with the label. I have a wide range of theoretical orientations and can utilize specialist modalities and interventions that are appropriate for the client. I list specialties below and also include testimonials that describe outcomes that speak more eloquently than any personal statement.
14 Years Experience
Dr David Tilbrook
Psychologist, Chartered Clinical Psychologist Specialising in Psychotherapy with Senior Practitioner Status
I am passionate about supporting my clients to overcome their difficulties and find greater satisfaction and equanimity in life. Therapy can be challenging and unsettling at times, but it is a journey we take together, with support and encouragement to get to the bottom of what is driving your difficulties and support you to reach your goals and have a better life.
24 Years Experience
Estelle Dooley
Counsellor/Therapist, Accredited, MA in Counselling & Psychotherapy, MBACP Reg
With over 18 years of experience, I'm an award-winning counsellor and psychotherapist Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Master's degree level, and endorsed by the Professional Standards Authority. My practice addresses a wide range of issues including Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Self-esteem & Confidence, Bereavement, Trauma, Abuse (including Narcissistic Abuse), Anger Management, Neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD), LGBTIQA, Work-related challenges, Relationship issues, Family Estrangement, Addiction & more. You're invited to explore firsthand the impact of my services through consist 5-star reviews from clients available on my website www.estelledooley.com.
18 Years Experience
YouBeYou Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist
We work together through your present experiences, supporting you to understand, love and care for the parts of you that may be stuck in the past, in pain or isolated. I bring experience from my years of working in facilitation, group work and therapy to be with you as you connect in with all parts of yourself. We can use these sessions to be deeply curious about the truth you have stored deep within your being. I believe we all hold the answers to the questions that can hold us back, keep us small and stuck in a life that doesn't bring us true happiness. My style of being works alongside your own brilliance to co-create the session that you need.
4 Years Experience
Jimi Katsis
Counsellor/Therapist, MA psych, Dip SW
Hi, i'm Jimi Katsis. I'm a qualified psychotherapist with a specialism in working with people who have suffered abuse or trauma as children. I have successfully treated victims of the trauma of child abuse and the fallout as it impacts adult life for over 20 years. Often symptoms of deep depression, anxiety, lack of self esteem aggression and deep seated anger as well as difficulties in social and intimate relationships are outcomes from having suffered from a abusive childhood environment. I am very passionate about the work that i do and invest in building a solid therapeutic relationship. This is work we do together to find the outcome you want to live the life you choose rather than a life you were given.
I offer a free initial consult so we can meet and talk through what you are looking for.
25 Years Experience