Existential/Humanistic therapists in Worcester, England ENG, United Kingdom GB
Existential/Humanistic
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
Existential/Humanistic
Lisa Sanfilippo
Therapist, MA, MSc, UKCP, MBACP
Even if you start therapy to help you out of a dark or difficult time, it is a great gift that you give to yourself. We learn a great deal about ourselves, about others and ultimately about living life with more ease and enjoyment. We will sit together and get curious about what you learnt growing up and in your life to date that created your world-view, your assumptions and even your bodily responses to the situations you face today. We'll find the ways you manage your world that work for you, and where they are causing pain or limiting you. We will find your best ways to unblock and release those old patterns, and learn about the new ways of seeing and being that work for you.
Together we come to understand your personality, your responses and even what you might call your soul-nature. I work with an integrative palette of approaches and tools, and share them with you in our conversations. A good deal of our work will involve working with how the thoughts and emotions land in our physical selves and our nervous systems.
12 Years Experience
Existential/Humanistic
The PsychoTRAUMA Clinic (Convergence College of Psychotherapy)
Registered Psychotherapist, Rev, DD (hon), DMin, Various Dips & Certs.
Results are important and that is what I deliver fast. Evidenced results and great testimonials.
I am a Psychotraumatologist and work in Harley Street, London & Milton Keynes, as an Integrative Counsellor / Psychotherapist / Hypnotherapist . I am an Author, Senior Lecturer and experienced Conference Speaker. I am part of the Expert Witness programme in UK.
My current project is researching and using Bio & Neuro-Feedback to aid my various patient’s recovery, in relation to Major Trauma therapies, and will publish findings in my latest book.
Special due to COVID-19 the first thirty Minutes is FREE.
My patients feel comfortable as I offer a very relaxed and welcoming, yet totally professional service. I work with any type of personal issues.
My Work: This has included my work for various large Multi-National and National Companies, such as Babcock International, ITV- Television, The Royal Mail and Her Majesty’s Prison Service; including work for local authorities – Social Services. Also for occupational health / eap's, and Insurance Companies, Solicitors, Immigration, Disabilities PIP. Employers.
I help with Anxieties, Depression / Fears & Phobias, Personality Disorders, Sexuality / Relationships / Rape / Violence / Complex - Combat Trauma / PTSD, Abuse / Family / Children and support those with personality disorders. I have an Enhanced DBS including the Barred Listings for Vulnerable Adults and Chidren. I am currently insured for £10 million public liability.
Part of my service is to also produce Personal Psychotrauma Psychotherapy Assessment Reports where necessary, at very reasonable rates. Fast Therapy is offered at the Psych-Trauma Surgery here, Convergence Counselling Services London (CCSL) agency & the NewStart Services in Central Milton Keynes.
Our Therapy is 'means' tested and we may offer you concessionary fees for counselling and only £50 for full psychotherapy assessments. Our caring work does not usually allow low finances to prevent access to therapy.
Prices and further information is on the web site at: www.talktherapy4u.org and www.thebus-stop.org which depends on the seriousness of your issues.
NewStart Service: There is also regular weekly counselling at our NewStart Drop-In & Counselling Service in CMK, run by volunteers, which is on a first come first served basis when a volunteer is in attendance through the week. This is a two tier service and is a Free Drop-In for crisis listening and then after assessment or £20, regular counselling will be means tested priced from only £20 per session and we have many therapist available there and in our local private practice with regular Psychotherapy from £50.
Please Note: My work at The Lifescript Clinic of Harley Street in London, is priced from over £250 per session, due to location costs and my personal experience level offered, see web site. I also offer some private charitable pro-bono work, at the NewStart Drop-In service in CMK too.
For Major Trauma Therapy (C-PTSD & PTSD) in MK, my fees are usually around £80-99, single session for those who are currently employed and is means tested also.
See my latest book on Trauma Therapy…
'NO MORE TRAUMA' Why Suffer in Silence?
~ Rev Dr George A. Booty.
29 Years Experience
Existential/Humanistic
Louise Coulstock Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist MACCPH - Member Accredited Counsellors Coaches Psychotherapists & Hypnotherapists
Welcome, I'm Louise and I'm an Individual Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I know finding a counsellor isn't always easy but I aim to help people through difficult times and periods of their life, focussing on wellbeing and mental health. I help adults dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, grief or loss as well as relationship difficulties, additional struggles and various other issues. I am also specialised in dealing with clients who have gone through cancer, being a former sufferer, now a survivor myself. I will work with you and together we will begin to move forward in the most positive way.
4 Years Experience
Existential/Humanistic
V C Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MBACP
I work with people who are feeling lost and want to make sense of their emotions and feelings when facing challenges in their relationships or personal development. It can be overwhelming and upsetting to not know what to do in times of distress. I can work with you to find positive therapeutic outcomes and come to your own successful solutions in your life.
6 Years Experience