Mandy Roberts

I have been a Counsellor for 12 years and am I a registered member of NCPS you can find me in their Directory of professional counsellors and I specialise in person-centred counselling within an integrative approach

I have been teaching meditation and mindfulness classes for over 28 years.

My sessions will give you the clarity to identify your issues, enabling you to reflect and find new ways of dealing with difficult and challenging situations. This will facilitate letting go of negative behavioural patterns and subsequently enable you to move forward and live a more rewarding and happy life.

Areas of specialism

Relationship issues
Identity
Anxiety
Depression
Stress
Fear of change
New challenges
Marriage, Couple therapy

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Stress

Stress. It's everywhere these days, at work with looming deadlines and heavy workloads, and at home juggling responsibilities. Research shows a significant increase in stress levels over the past five years, impacting our overall well-being.
As an integrative counselor, I understand the toll stress can take. It can manifest as headaches, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating, affecting our relationships, intimacy, and work performance.
That's where I can help. Integrative counseling combines different therapeutic approaches, like mindfulness, to create a personalized plan for managing stress. With mindfulness techniques, you'll cultivate greater self-awareness and develop coping mechanisms to navigate stressful situations. I offer a safe, empathic space to explore your challenges and build resilience.
Don't let stress control your life. Take charge of your well-being. Let's work together to find calm amidst the chaos.

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Relationship issues

let's help you regain the feeling of connection.

I offer warm, inclusive relationship counselling for couples and individuals from all backgrounds, genders and relationship styles. My approach is compassionate, down-to-earth and focused on helping people feel heard, understood and more connected.
I have undertaken couples and relationship training through The Grove, alongside training inspired by Sue Johnson’s attachment-focused approach and Emotional Freedom Technique. I work with couples both together and individually, supporting challenges such as communication difficulties, emotional disconnection, anxiety within relationships and attachment patterns.
Relationships can become stuck in painful cycles of conflict, distance or misunderstanding. I help clients better understand these patterns, improve communication and rebuild emotional connection, helping couples find their way back to each other with greater empathy and understanding.

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Mindfulness: A Reset Button for the Busy Mind

Mindfulness can be a powerful tool in the counselling session. It fosters a sense of present-moment awareness, allowing clients to observe their thoughts and feelings without judgment. This creates a safe space for exploration, promoting deeper self-understanding and emotional regulation.

For a quick reset, consider a 10-minute guided meditation. Find a quiet place, close your eyes, and focus on your breath. Feel your chest rise and fall with each inhale and exhale. If your mind wanders, gently bring your attention back to your breath. This simple practice can be incredibly effective in clearing the mental clutter and creating space for clear thinking.

The benefits of meditation extend far beyond a momentary pause. Regular practice cultivates a sense of peace, tranquility, and clarity. It allows us to step back from the constant barrage of thoughts and emotions, fostering a sense of calm amidst the chaos.

In today's fast-paced world, we're often on autopilot, rushing from one task to another. Mindfulness helps us ground ourselves in the present moment. It teaches us to appreciate the simple things and savour the here and now, something that can be especially helpful for clients struggling with anxiety or rumination.