Counselling Directory

Our journey started in 2005 when sisters Aimi and Emma founded Counselling Directory. Having faced mental health challenges during their school and university years, they understood the feelings of being lost and uncertain. Their goal was to turn their personal experiences into a resource to assist others in connecting with counsellors and therapists for support.

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Intimacy and connection during chronic stress and parenting

3 weeks ago | counselling-directory.org.uk | Kate McKenna |Couples Therapist

Becoming parents can make these things harder, or non-existent. Finding the time to be the couple who fell in love gets put on pause for the kids' 8 am Saturday football game, or to resolve yet another argument about a toy. When you’re touched out, exhausted and emotionally drained, the last thing you might want to do is connect with another human being. So, how do you keep the passion alive, find time to be the sexy, playful couple that fell in love and be parents? Did you know you’re not alone?
A reading of 'Deeply Human' by Dr James Manning

1 month ago | counselling-directory.org.uk | James Manning

The book ‘Deeply Human’ will be read in full by Dr. James Manning. Short videos will be shown to illustrate major points. Attendees will have a chance to meet and engage in discussion with the author. Lunch and refreshments provided. Parking is available in nearby locations. Please note that parking is not available at the venue.
Introduction to working somatically with trauma

1 month ago | counselling-directory.org.uk | Greg James

This one-day teaching and experiential workshop offers an introductory exploration of trauma through the lens of the nervous system, equipping participants with practical somatic tools to support themselves and others in navigating dysregulation and overwhelm. Taught by a trauma specialist, somatic experiencing practitioner and psychotherapist, you will:Develop a working understanding of the nervous system’s role in trauma, stress and anxiety.
5 powerful tips to beat burnout and improve work-life balanc...

1 month ago | counselling-directory.org.uk | Holly Smith

Burnout It's finally here! Some extended decent weather. Update that wardrobe, book your mates in for lazy evenings down the pub, and make sure to book that holiday! You're tired. It's been a long winter, and perhaps now things are starting to feel on the up. Until... You start to fret about money. You realise you're counting down the days to the holiday. You reluctantly reach for that credit card. Run late to the pub because you forgot an important deadline. End up in a fight with a loved one.
How to break the hold of unwanted intrusive thoughts

2 months ago | counselling-directory.org.uk | Sarah Bernard

What are intrusive thoughts? So, what is an intrusive thought? Simply put, it is a thought that arrives out of nowhere and is unintentional – it just pops into your mind. For many people, these thoughts are forgotten almost as soon as they occur. They don’t see them as important or even worth sharing. For others, however, they can take hold and gain momentum in a negative and even all-consuming way.
OCD does not have to rule your life - you have choices

Mar 27, 2025 | counselling-directory.org.uk | Fiyaz Mughal

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) It often starts with a single thought. A flicker of fear that seems to come from nowhere, sending a jolt through your body. For some, it might be the fear of harming someone, despite knowing they never would. For others, it could be a gnawing doubt - Did I lock the door? Did I turn off the stove? The harder you try to push the thought away, the louder it returns, looping endlessly like a song stuck in your mind.
Why should you stop smoking?

Mar 17, 2025 | counselling-directory.org.uk | Emily Whitton

Back in July 2007, smoking was banned in the workplace and enclosed public spaces. This law is part of the Health Act 2006, which was established to introduce smoke-free environments for the benefit of all. Smoking accounts for more than one-third of respiratory deaths and around one-quarter of cancer deaths, so this law aims to benefit the life of the smoker and their colleagues in the workplace, to stop smoking altogether. It can be difficult to stop smoking, but the benefits are vast.
What to expect when going for counselling

Mar 3, 2025 | counselling-directory.org.uk | Amy Smith

Now imagine you go to see a counsellor. You turn up at the counsellor's office, you tell them your symptoms, and you might expect them to tell you what to do, or what to take, to make your symptoms go away… “Do this, do that, follow my prescription and you will be cured”. This is a fair assumption, and if it was that simple, I would write you a prescription in a heartbeat. Trust me when I say, I would love to wave my magic wand, and if I could, I would, but this is not within my power.
What is online therapy and how does it work?

Feb 24, 2025 | counselling-directory.org.uk | Bonnie Gifford

What is online therapy? Online therapy covers a wide range of mediums from instant messages to video chats. Offering the same level of support and confidentiality as face-to-face sessions with qualified counsellors or therapists, it’s been around for a while and has only grown in popularity in recent years.
7 day shamanic womb healing training intensive, Devon

Feb 20, 2025 | counselling-directory.org.uk | Melanie Swan

About the trainingConfidently support your clients to process womb-centered issues and restore a healthy, thriving womb-centre and menstrual cycle; emotionally, spiritually and physically. Seven-day training in person, three 2-hour online workshops two 13-day online womb healing journeys. Includes six nights of shared accommodation, all plant-based meals, study group and various activities.