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Face-to-face Counselling

If you would like to find an accredited sight loss counsellor face-to-face across the UK, please use our list below.

London

Jacqueline Shearman

Location: EC1

Email: [email protected]

Languages: English

I’m Jacqueline, an Integrative Therapist and trauma-informed practitioner based in the City of London. I offer therapy for adults (18+), online and in person, with a commitment to accessibility and inclusivity. I understand that living with visual impairments can bring unique challenges, from navigating daily life to feeling misunderstood or isolated. My approach is tailored to your needs, offering a safe and supportive space where you can explore your feelings, process experiences, and build resilience. With years of experience working across diverse cultures and communities, I bring a deep understanding of how individual experiences shape us. I’m dedicated to creating an environment where all clients feel seen, heard, and valued. Let’s work together to uncover your strengths, foster healing, and help you move forward with confidence. Get in touch for a complimentary 20-minute consultation.

Gloria Boadi

Location: Greenwich

Telephone: 0791 591 5582

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.boaditherapyservices.com

Languages: English and Twi (Ghanian)

Chisom Deborah Nwankwo

Location: Croydon and Sutton

Telephone: 07501 114684

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.crystalearcounselling.com

Languages: English

Charlotte Constable

Location: Clapham Junction/Battersea, SW11

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/charlotte-constable

Languages: English

I offer a warm, welcoming, and confidential space where you will be listened to without judgement. As a Gestalt counsellor, I allow our sessions to be led by what feelings come up for you in the moment. I am committed to working alongside you, supporting you to explore your thoughts and feelings, but not telling you what to do.

Perhaps you've noticed a shift in your mood, or you've been feeling more anxious than usual. It may be that you're feeling 'stuck' in a relationship, job, or emotional space that is limiting your life. Or maybe you are coming to terms with an ending, a death, or a trauma. Whatever it is that you're facing, I will sit with you to listen, to support your process, and to offer reflections if you'd be open to them.

My practice is: anti-racist, LGBTQIA+ inclusive and GSRD (Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity) inclusive.

David Hamilton

Location: SE8 and SW17

Telephone: 07947 348632

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.dhtherapy.co.uk

Languages: English

Hamid Saber

Location: E15 area

Telephone: 07356 086821

Email: [email protected]

Languages: English, Urdu, Punjabi

I am a Counsellor, qualified in the integrative approach, working with individuals, adolescence, and couples. I am experienced in dealing with a variety of presenting problems including anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, marital issues and especially sight loss. I have worked as a voluntary counsellor with the RNIB for over 18 months and enjoy working with individuals from a diverse bakground with regards to sight loss  as everyone is different. Leading up to my role as a counsellor, I have worked in a variety of organisations supporting visually impaired individuals to live a full and enriching life through facilitating inclusive and accessible events, aiding in acquiring life skills, employment related issues and education surrounding adaptive technology. I provide a nonjudgemental, empathetic approach, taking into consideration the contextual and cultural backgrounds of the clients as well as any other factors that might impact the client or therapeutic relationship. 

Susan Whitby

Location: Finchley N3

Telephone: 0208 346 1698 or 07810 525215

Email: [email protected]

Languages: English

Saira Plane

Location: CM17 and N12 and surrounding areas

Telephone: 07809 149680

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.handetherapy.co.uk

Languages: English

Smeeta Dudhia

Location: HA3 area

Telephone: 07510 983 673

Email: [email protected]

Languages: English

Andrea Rabias

Location: RM12 area

Telephone: 07934 141206

Email: [email protected]

Languages: English

Julie (Jules) Sander

Location: West Hampstead, Highgate, Kentish Town and Hampstead Heath

Telephone: 07956 401610

Email: [email protected]

Website: DiverseThinkers.org.uk

Languages: English

Jules is an RNIB accredited sight loss counsellor who integrates coaching and solution focused methods into her practice along with more traditional psychotherapy techniques. Jules’ approach (known as Personal Consultancy) is tailored to your needs whether that's exploring the past and patterns that have led you to where you are, understanding emotions around losing your sight or dealing with work or relationship concerns. Jules’ clients include individuals with a range of disabilities. She also specialises in neurodiversity, supporting adults exploring its implications and working with parents, partners, and carers. As a former Head of Production in the creative industries she’s used to working with those facing challenging situations in a range of workplaces. When you are ready your work with her might encompass looking at strategies to deal with these and she’s helped clients secure Access to Work funding to support with this.

North East England

Jackie Kent

Location: Sunderland, County Durham, Hartlepool and South Tyneside

Telephone: 07766 839901

Email: [email protected]

Languages: English

North West England

Jane Dickson

Location: Warrington, Cheshire

Telephone: 07763 142001

Email: [email protected]

Languages: English

Jacqueline Stokes

Location: Maghull, Merseyside

Telephone: 07825 917536

Email: [email protected]

Languages: English

Joanne Graham

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester

Telephone: 07435 575 048

Email: [email protected]

Languages: English

Sinead Oskan

Location: Merseyside, Halton, Cheshire, West Lancashire

Telephone: 07386 728768

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://purecounselling.org.uk/

Language: English and conversational Turkish

I am a qualified integrative therapist and accredited sight loss counsellor, who can support with a wide range of issues. I specialise in grief and loss, particularly for parents and family members who have experienced the death of a baby or child of any age or gestation. My friendly, competent approach focuses on you as an individual, tailoring our time together in a way which feels most meaningful and helpful to you.

If you are a bereaved parent or family member: As a bereaved parent myself, I understand the difference meaningful bereavement therapy can make to your grief and your ongoing love for the precious child you are remembering. I work extensively with bereavement charities to offer a concessionary rate for bereaved families, who have been referred into me. If you are bereaved of a much-loved baby, child, or pregnancy, and you are self-referring as a service user of the RNIB. Please do let me know, to be offered this reduced rate.

Kirsten Jack

Location: Sandbach and Crewe in Cheshire

Telephone: 07807 512973

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://kirstenjack.co.uk/

Languages: English

I am a person centred counsellor, offering a calm space for you to discuss things in your life you might be struggling with. I will support you to explore your feelings and make change, to live the life you want. I can help with a range of issues you might be facing and we can talk about what you require during an initial 20 minute appointment, free of charge. If you prefer, we can work creatively together, using art, creative writing, music, or something of your choice to explore your feelings.

Mark Burkill-Dunn

Location: Stockport, Cheshire. Postcodes SK4 and SK8.

Telephone: 07501 329788

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/mark-burkill-dunn

Languages: English

I am an experienced counsellor having worked extensively with individuals and couples. I offer face-to-face counselling in a supportive environment and can help facilitate the changes you want to make in your life. I am registered with BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy).

East of England

Ruth Noble

Location: South Norfolk

Telephone: 07849 046229

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.ruthnoblecounselling.com

Languages: English

Joanne Woods

Location: Cambridge/Ely/Newmarket area

Telephone: 07395 034799

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.jowoodscounselling.co.uk/

Languages: English

I’ve had the privilege of working with people impacted by sight loss since 2023. Living with sight loss can be challenging and overwhelming and it may be helpful to talk to someone impartial about your feelings and concerns. As a counsellor I aim to provide a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences.

Astrid Coxon

Location: East Suffolk - IP17 and surrounding areas

Telephone: 07877 190819

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.astridcoxon.com/

Languages: English

I'm Astrid Coxon (PhD, MBPsS, MBACP) and I'm a person-centred counsellor and psychologist. I offer both short and long-term therapy for adults, through one-to-one sessions, either face-to-face at my private practice or online via Zoom. Although many of the people I work with choose to have regular weekly sessions, I offer flexibility in session delivery - I appreciate that a regular weekly timeslot is not possible or preferable for everyone.

I have worked with clients from a broad range of backgrounds, exploring issues related to low mood, stress, sexuality, gender identity, neurodiversity, self-harm, perfectionism, relationships, chronic illness, and work conflict. I offer reduced fees for students or low-income.

I specialise in life transitions - perhaps you've had a life-changing diagnosis, relationship difficulties, or are considering making a significant career change. I'm interested in how we negotiate these transitions, exploring the decision-making process, and supporting clients at 'forks in the road.'

Libby Morley

Location: Face to face available in CB4 Cambridge for areas CB1, CB, CB3, CB4,CB 5, CB 21 22, CB23, CB 24, CB25

Telephone: 07861 719733

Email: [email protected]

Languages: English

South East England

Toni Hoskins

Location: Margate

Telephone: 0779 933 0055

Email: [email protected]

Languages: English

Julie Duffy

Location: PO1 to PO15

Telephone: 0759 961 6307

Email: [email protected]

Languages: English

Claire Jackson

Location: Luton

Telephone: 01582 457474

Email: [email protected]

Languages: English

Emily Cook

Location: Steyning, West Sussex

Telephone: 07951 035411

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.emilycookcounselling.com/

Languages: English

Rebecca Rogers

Location: Farnham - GU9

Telephone: 07305 994014

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.rebeccarogerscounselling.com

Languages:

Yvette Denise Marjolin

Location: East Kent, CT postcodes

Telephone: 07882 251995

Email: [email protected]

Languages: English

Dave Searle

Location: BN1, BN2, BN3, Brighton and Hove

Telephone: 07491 988452

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.davesearlecounselling.com

Languages: English

Rachel Taylor

Location: Chelmsford

Telephone: 07881 690221

Email: [email protected]

Languages: English

Terry Balby (female)

Location: Whitstable, Kent area

Telephone: 07401 816148

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.whitstablecounselling.co.uk

Languages: English

Amy Day

Location: Burnham, Slough, Maidenhead area

Telephone: 07830 347085

Email: [email protected]

Languages: English

I am a person-centred counsellor with experience working with adults, children and young people (CYP) and neurodivergence. Having trained to work with CYP, I am able to work more creatively if it suits the needs of the client, such as art, crafts, sensory play and games, but I can also provide a safe space to talk and work through whatever may have brought you to counselling. I am trained in adoption support counselling. 

Dawn Joseph

Location: Sidcup and Dartford

Telephone: 07985 158829

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://lifespancounselling.co.uk/

Languages: English

I am qualified to work with couples, children and young people. 

Emma Farrell

Location: Gravesend, Kent

Telephone: 07729 020351

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.harmonycounsellingkent.co.uk/

Languages: English

Hi, my name is Emma, I am a senior accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work within their ethical and professional framework.  The people closest to us can find it hard to be impartial and want to rescue us from our discomfort, often providing us with what we ‘should’ or ‘ought’ to do. Counselling is different. We will work collaboratively to explore the root cause of the difficulties you are facing. You will be in control of your journey, and we will work at your pace. I will work through your emotions and thought processes with you, allowing you the space to process how you are feeling. My role is to help you expand your awareness and better understand yourself, enabling you to move forwards towards a more fulfilling life. I am qualified to work with adults, children, young people and couples.

South West England

Michaela Slade

Location: TA3 area in Somerset

Telephone: 07825 787880

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.theheardtherapy.com

Languages: English

Jan Finn

Location: Devon

Telephone: 07775 631573

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.janfinn.co.uk

Languages: English

Rosie Parry

Location: Crediton, Mid Devon

Telephone: 07931 234585

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.parrypsychology.co.uk

Languages: English

Ruth Hubbard

Location: Somerton, Somerset

Telephone: 07939 862412

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.transformationthroughtalking.com

Languages: English

Sarah Anderton

Location: Teignmouth, Devon

Telephone: 07815 169239

Email: [email protected]

Languages: English

I have been a counsellor since 2008, and have a lot of experience working with workplace cultures and issues, grief and loss, change and transitions. I offer a warm, relational approach hoping to understand and meet your aims or hopes from therapy support. All questions are useful, and I can work in a variety of ways, including models, creative approaches or talking to help you to explore whatever you are bringing.

Kay Parkinson

Location: Bournemouth

Telephone: 07858 984519

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.placetotalktgerapies.co.uk/

Languages: English

I’m an RNIB-accredited, trauma-informed, neurodivergent-aware integrative counsellor offering a safe and compassionate space to explore whatever you’re facing. I have experience supporting clients through anxiety, low self-worth, trauma, and life transitions. I work at your pace to help you reconnect with your strengths and sense of self. I welcome clients with sight loss and will adapt sessions to meet your individual needs.

Jackie Fedozi

Location: Bristol BS34

Telephone: 07934 344636

Email: [email protected]

Website:  www.jackiefedozicounselling.wordpress.com

Languages: English and Portuguese

Hattie Hathaway

Location: Exeter, Devon

Telephone: 07542 347490

Email: [email protected]

Languages: English

East Midlands

Susan Dutton

Location: Around Kettering, Northamptonshire

Telephone: 07714 126007

Email: [email protected]

Languages: English

  • Extensive experience of counselling adults.
  • Confidential help with stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement.
  • Face to face, telephone or online sessions.
  • Consulting room in Kettering, easily accessible from the A14 (free parking).

Julia Westhead

Location: High Peak area of Derbyshire; SK22

Telephone: 07591 952146

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://jewelpsychotherapy.uk/

Languages: English

I have 16 years of experience working in various modes of therapy.

My first career was as a primary school teacher, specialising in music, which led me to train as a Music Therapist with Nordoff-Robbins. I quickly discovered that mental health was the area in which I felt most at home and to further my therapeutic practice, I trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), qualifying in 2016.

While practising CBT I discovered that trauma was at the root of many people’s issues. This led me to train in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) and I have been able to help many people using this technique. Eye movements are not essential for this therapy to work, and it can be adapted using tapping and other forms of bilateral stimulation.

I have experience working with adults who have diagnosed or suspected autism and ADHD.

As a committed Christian I welcome people of all faiths and none.

Professional membership:
Accredited EMDR practitioner with EMDR Europe
Accredited CBT Therapist with the BABCP
Registered Counsellor with ACC (Association of Christians in Counselling).

Katy Jane Marie Feliciello

Location: South Nottinghamshire NG12

Telephone: 07587 735187

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.rushcliffe-counselling.com/

Languages: English

I am a trained Pluralistic counsellor which means I hold you at the centre of the process and always work from your point of reference. We can set goals and explore the difficulties you are experiencing by chatting in a safe and confidential space. Building a strong working alliance is key to positive progress. I am a friendly and welcoming person. I qualified as a teacher in 1996 and have extensive experience working with children and adults to support, lead and advise in mainstream and alternative provisions. I have experience working alongside additional needs and believe in the importance of seeing the ‘whole person’ in the process.

West Midlands

Sue Challenor

Location: Wolverhampton

Telephone: 075 350 86942

Email: [email protected]

Languages: English

Natalie Sherratt

Location: Newcastle Under Lyme

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.facebook.com/NatalieSherrattCounselling

Languages: English

Alison Pettit

Location: South Shropshire

Telephone: 07530 831343

Email: [email protected]

Languages: English

I qualified (as a Person Centered Counsellor) and a member of BACP in 2006.

Since then I have worked in mental health, substance misuse and, more recently, for unpaid carers' organisations - one being a Macmillan funded project. This was in Esssex where I lived for many years.

I'm now semi-retired and live in rural Shropshire and counsel, on a voluntary basis, with The Brain Tumour Charity.

Nicky Owen

Location: Birmingham

Telephone: 079 154 02500

Email: [email protected]

Languages: English and BSL Level 2

Rosemary Maskell

Location: Home visits in the Warwickshire area

Telephone: 07792 137655

Email: [email protected]

Languages: English

I am a professional qualified Adult and Children’s counsellor, willing to listen and help you explore any issues that are difficult for you. I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and as such attend monthly supervision and adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I hold Professional Indemnity and am on the register with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO I hold a current enhanced DBS and am registered with the Government Update service. My aim as a counsellor is in helping and supporting you through providing a safe environment where you feel heard, accepted and able to explore your thoughts and feelings, working together to identify the issues which are causing you distress and looking at ways to ease them.

Midlands

Laura Baluta

Location: Worcestershire and Herefordshire area

Telephone: 07931 256034

Email: [email protected]

Languages: English, Romanian and Moldovian

Yorkshire and the Humber

Heather Dale

Location: Keighley area - BD20

Telephone: 01793 2540386

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.heatherdalecounselling.co.uk/

Languages: English

Hello, I am Heather Dale, a senior accredited therapist with over 40 years of experience in working therapeutically with people. I have a particular training and understanding of visual impairment, and its effect on all aspects of life, both for the sight impaired person, and also on their family and/or friends. If you would like to look at my website it’s at heatherdalecounselling.co.uk or feel free to ring me for a brief chat first.

Jack Silveroak

Location: Matlock and Sheffield

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.silveroakmentalhealth.com

Languages: English

Niki Gilding

Location: North Yorkshire and Cleveland

Email: [email protected]

Languages: English

Marcella Celli

Location: CA17 area

Telephone: 07942 320620

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://mc-therapy.co.uk/

Languages: English and Italian

Scotland

Kieran Smyth

Location: Motherwell based covering north/south Lanarkshire

Telephone: 07882 745827

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.journeyrooms.co.uk

Languages: English

Laura Hall

Location: Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

Telephone: 07479 065444

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://lkccounselling.co.uk/

Languages: English

Work with children and adults.

Jontue Purvis

Location: Glasgow City Centre

Telephone: 07349 983582

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.bacp.co.uk/therapists/404792/jontue-purvis/glasgow-g51

I am a qualified integrative counsellor who is a Registered Member of the BACP and an Accredited Registrant with NCPS. Based in Glasgow, I offer a non-judgemental, supportive, and confidential space in which to express your thoughts, feelings and experiences at a pace that is comfortable for you.

As an integrative counsellor I draw upon the Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) modalities whilst using a trauma-informed approach. This allows me to adapt how we work together to best suit your needs and the issues you are experiencing.

My aim is to facilitate discovery; uncover ways to withstand and embrace life with comfort and curiosity, to honour your needs, learn how to soothe yourself and engage with positive, sustainable growth.

Your individuality, values and goals will help guide how we work together to support your journey towards a more positive, grounded, authentic and resilient life.

Carol Brown

Location: Edinburgh

Telephone: 07492 573019

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://carolscounsellingspace.com/

Languages: English

Hi there, I’m Carol, a Person-Centred counsellor working from Edinburgh in person, by telephone and online. I qualified at University of Aberdeen and work in private practice and for a Carers organisation. I am a Registered Member of a counselling ethical body (NCPS) and am fully insured. I have experience volunteering on helplines and as a befriender for sight-loss charities since 2011. My background was in the museums sector but a crisis with my eyesight gave me the opportunity to stop and consider my priorities. I now do the work I truly enjoy and feel a connection with. I offer you as my client the gift of myself, my skills and knowledge and my lived experience. I aim to provide you with a warm and accepting environment where you can talk about whatever issue you want to bring. Please do look at my website for more details.

Roxanna Linh-McCormack

Location: Dumfries

Telephone: 07979 182295

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://mclinhcounselling.co.uk/

Languages: English

My name is Roxy Linh-McCormack, I am a qualified Pluralistic Counsellor and Psychotherapist working 1:1 with adults (18+) face to face in Dumfries and Online across the UK. I have experience working with a diverse range of clients and sensitive issues. I tailor my approach to fit your preferred therapeutic style, incorporating person-centred, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, and creative practices. I can support with many areas however I have extensive experience professionally and personally regarding Unpaid Carers and individuals with sensory loss (Vision and Hearing). I want to ensure that we are a good fit for each other before proceeding with therapy. I therefore offer a free 20-minute exploratory consultation (telephone or online) to discuss your therapy goals, preferences and required adaptations. Please don't hesitate to contact me, and I will happily arrange this session with you.

Northern Ireland

Karen Smyth

Location: Ballymena

Telephone: 07442 971063

Email: [email protected]

Languages: English

Cheryl Clokey

Location: Newtownabbey Area, BT37

Telephone: 07350 880837

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.facebook.com/Cheryl.GardenRoomCounselling/

Languages: English

My name is Cheryl Clokey and I run Garden Room Counselling. I am a trained Integrative Counsellor which means I can offer counselling in a way that suits each client as an individual. I have experience in offering clients either a face-to-face session or on an online session. I work around what would suit you best. In - person involves a visit to my Garden Room, which is private, and easily accessible from the street and main road. It is all on one level except for one doorstep at the entrance. I live in the Newtownabbey Area, BT37 in Northern Ireland.

I undertook some counselling training many years ago and about five years ago, I started retraining to be better qualified and to offer a more enriched experience for my clients. I am always learning and love to continue to improve with training courses.

I am a mature person with a wealth of life experience and believe I can offer a listening ear while asking appropriate questions or at times offering insights to enable clients to understand their own situation more clearly. I can offer support in a non-judgemental way while drawing alongside when and where it is needed. I count it as a privilege to be invited to walk alongside a person at a possibly difficult time in their life.

Fionnuala Mc Kinley

Location: Newry

Telephone: 07746 242277

Email: [email protected]

Languages: English

Wales

Ruth Williams

Location: Denbighshire

Telephone: 07398 192828

Email: [email protected]

Languages: English

I'm a pluralistic therapist with training in integrating CBT, TA, Gestalt, Psychodynamic, Expressive Arts Therapies and Ecotherapy into person-centred practice. I’ve worked as a counsellor since 2016, in a variety of contexts including non-profit, community, retirement facilities, employee support and healthcare. My earlier career was in education sector with children where I developed a strong interest in ability diversity.

I welcome short- and longer-term work with adults with issues around stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, loss, loneliness, gender/sex/relationship diversity, neurodiversity, relationships, sexual violence, identity, menopause, ageing, trauma, abuse, and spirituality.

I’ll seek to understand you and your needs, collaborating to develop a way of working together to suit. Simply talking with a therapist who offers a warm and accepting presence may be enough, but sometimes working non-verbally can support connection and reflection, so I'm also resourced with a variety of expressive media for you to experiment with if you choose. There’s an open invitation to work with sand, clay, natural materials, art materials, somatic techniques, movement, and sound to explore ideas and process feelings.

I appreciate that people respond differently depending on context. I am enjoy working outdoors and I’m skilled in including Nature as second therapist - attending to what it’s landscapes, weather and life forms offer to enrich and inspire our time together.