Counsellors & Counselling Derbyshire.at the Matlock Therapy Centre

Abi Graves – Integrative Psychotherapist

20th November 2023 No Comments

Hello, my name is Abi. I am a UKCP registered Integrative Psychotherapist. This means I use an integration of theories and methods that all fall under a humanistic, relational and developmental approach. I currently work in both the NHS and private practice. Prior to training as a psychotherapist I was an Occupational Therapist and have worked in various NHS mental health settings.

My passion is in supporting people towards greater emotional wellbeing in order for them to live a more whole and fulfilled life. I have experience in working with a broad range of mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression, and those living with the impact of childhood trauma.

Helen Clark – Psychotherapist

26th August 2022 No Comments

Appointments avaialable on Wednesdays. My background is in the field of psychology and mental health. My approach to counselling is integrative. I use a combination of methods and theories to help clients through their difficulties. This includes person-centred therapy, attachment, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and compassion focused therapy.

I aim to support clients develop an understanding of how their difficulties came about in order to collaboratively develop a suitable way forward from which people will gain long lasting benefit.

Andrea Daykin, C.Psychol, AFBPsS, UKCP Registered CAT Psychotherapist

21st October 2020 No Comments

Appointments avaialble on Thursdays. Hello, my name is Andrea. I am a UKCP Registered Psychotherapist in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) and a BPS Chartered and HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist (forensic). I have 20 years’ experience working in the NHS alongside working privately for the last 8 years which has given me a wealth of experience of helping adults with a range of issues including low mood, anger, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, work related stress.

Billie Pursglove – Country Counselling Practice

17th June 2019 No Comments

Appointments avaialble Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays. I am a psychodynamically trained counsellor registered with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. I offer professional, compassionate and tailored counselling sessions to individuals. I gained the majority of my experience as a counsellor through offering counselling at Ashgate Hospice to patients with a terminal diagnosis, their family members and the bereaved. As a result my specialities are grief and situational depression. I create a safe and confidential space to work empathically with clients to allow them to feel comfortable and able to open up without fear of judgement, set goals and achieve them. Therefore improving mental health, well-being and quality of life.

Mary Kelly – Counsellor & Hypnotherapist.

24th September 2018 No Comments

I provide non-judgemental, open and honest support. I help people explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Together we can figure out healthier and happier ways of dealing with situations. I can help people understand issues in their lives or patterns of behaviour. My therapy sessions are a safe place where you can talk freely without fear of being judged or blamed. I have 20 years of experience working in care and educational settings. Previously I worked at ChildLine as a voice and online counsellor offering a listening service to children and young people. Since 2020 I have been working in various schools in South Yorkshire and Derbyshire supporting children & young people, staff and families. I have 3 children of my own aged 13, 9 and 5 and a 2 year old border collie named Star.

Antoine Bowes – Counsellor.

20th March 2018 No Comments

Appointments available on Mondays and Fridays. I have 35 years experience of Counselling and Therapy work. I am also a qualified Couple/Relationship therapist so I can see you one to one or as a Couple. I trained at the Institute of Family Therapy and at Revision in London as a Couple therapist. I am BACP accredited. For more information on couples counselling, please see my website .

Sally Royds – Derbyshire Psychotherapist

14th February 2018 No Comments

(No Current Availability)

Hello, I’m Sally, welcome.

I have experience of helping people with many different personal problems-anxiety, depression, feelings of helplessness, abuse of different kinds, physical and emotional. My past clients have included people who couldn’t make sense of their lives, some who have found it hard to step outside of their front door feeling like they had lost control of their lives. I have helped adults of all ages who suffered from difficult or abusive families.

How I work

To begin with I will listen to you. As I get to know you and the difficulties you face, I will help you to feel that you have a safe place to say anything, without being judged in any way. As you learn to trust me, together we can find ways to deal with the causes of those difficulties and how to cope. I will help you to make the most of your own potential to deal with life, even if you don’t think you can. I will help you to believe and trust in yourself.

Katharine Harmer

17th January 2018 No Comments

Appointments available Mondays and Tuesdays. I offer a person-centered approach tailored to your particular needs. I will support, nurture and enable you to make your own decisions about your life.

As an experienced counsellor I will offer you the opportunity to talk about past or present difficulties in a confidential, professional and non-judgemental way. This safe space will give you the opportunity to explore personal issues and identify solutions to your difficulties.

I have more than 15 years experience of working with people of all ages to manage and understand feelings around relationship difficulties, grief, depression, anxiety trauma and abuse and issues concerning self-confidence.