Psychotherapy in Cardiff

“Breathe provides really excellent therapy sessions for the unwaged at £5 per session. The staff are incredibly professional and nice and they are providing a crucial service for people in Cardiff. Much love!”

“I had the pleasure of doing CBT, EMDR, and ACT with Paul for several months. I came to Paul in an emotional state, with a complex background of dysfunctional family, relationship difficulties, trauma and addiction. We worked together to improve the quality of my life, and teach me how I could approach life differently. Paul helped me to come to terms with being an Addict and was with me for my early days of recovery in 12 step fellowship, while we focused on targeting specific trauma. In the several months I went from avoiding my feelings, to accepting and being willing to feel my feelings. We got to the root of my issues and what was really going on and how my past linked together to build this net of survival tools. I would recommend Paul to anyone, his approach was factual, educational, personal, but not opinionated or demanding, or biased. He let me come to terms with things myself, and helped me to learn, and gave me exercises to help me look into things. Paul understood that changes comes from within, and understand that my emotions are what i experience, they do not have to become them. That it's acceptable, and healthy to feel my feelings. Thanks to Pauls help, I have been freed to live life, and function, I can take care of day to day things, and am excelling in my professional work life, and personal life. Very grateful for everything Pual has done for me.”

“Andy is an amazing therapist and incredibly good at his job. I had 12 therapy sessions and I feel like the person I’m always meant to be! So much happier, confident and less anxious and depressed. I 100% recommend Andy Garland Therapies to anyone who feels like they need some support. Thank you, Andy!”

“Such a fantastic session with lots of useful tips and strategies to try at home and work. Thank you Ange :)”

“Lauren is a beautiful spirit. She holds an non-judgemental, safe, professional and transformative space. Her genuine passion for her work and amazing attention to detail meant I felt seen and heard. She was never taken aback or shocked by anything I said which helped me open up about my childhood trauma. I’ve had lots of therapists over the years and Lauren has stood out because she genuinely cares and has so much understanding of mental health, trauma and life issues that she is able to draw on in order to help. She was never pushy which was very important to me as I was quite fragile at the beginning and I felt much more empowered by the end. Thank you Lauren, so very much.”

“I would highly recommend Gemma. She has been a great help for my 10 year old son. She has helped my son to understand his feelings / anxiety and has helped him and me as a parent to cope with a variety of situations which we had found challenging to manage. It has been extremely helpful to put a little distance between parent and child in trying to deal with feelings/behaviour. This has alll been achieved in a non judgemental and supportive way,. It has significantly helped my son to feel in control and have the confidence to deal with situations he would have previously found challenging. It has also helped me to understand how I can best support my son.”

“Mr. Page is more than just a therapist, he has helped me lose weight and gain confidence. Recommended to everyone, I for one will continue my therapy sessions.”

“* Lifesaving MAOI Prescription * I would like to begin by stating that Dr Clarke-Walker did not ask for this review, I am writing it to simply express my utmost gratitude towards him and his practice for being the only psychiatrist that listened to me and understood the severity of my symptoms. I am a 29-year-old male and qualified lawyer who underwent an episode of severe depression following a job loss, the breakdown of a long-term relationship, and a lack of purpose. Before this, I did not know what anxiety or depression was but I likely suffered from both my whole life. This episode was unlike any other. I stopped looking after myself, I lost 15kg, and basic tasks were becoming difficult. I was slowly becoming bed bound. Before contacting Dr Clarke-Walker, I spent almost £10,000 trying to get the help that I desperately needed and went through several psychiatrists who brushed off my concerns, did not listen to what I was saying, and misdiagnosed me. I tried several medications with no success (some of which made me worse). I read about MAOIs on the internet and subscribed to this forum and began to research their effectiveness. However, obtaining a psychiatrist who understood how effective they were let alone prescribe them was almost impossible. Dr Clarke-Walker was then recommended to me. From my initial consultation, it was evident that he possessed extensive knowledge of psychiatric medications and an empathetic approach. He is the only psychiatrist that listened (and did not simply talk at me and tell me what was wrong), recognised the severity of my situation, and was willing to prescribe whatever it took to get me better. During the initial 2-hour consultation, we discussed all my symptoms and we both agreed that I had Major Depressive Disorder. He, thankfully, proposed an MAOI as a potential solution. I expressed my desire to be prescribed Parnate, however, he suggested that we start with Nardil. I was convinced then that anxiety was not an issue although it has become apparent to me that it is, and he was able to recognise that. That level of guidance and willingness goes a long way when you are in such a dark place. All I ever wanted was hope, guidance, and a willingness to prescribe different medications if the current one was not working. It is no exaggeration to say that he has likely saved my life. His expertise in prescribing MAOIs was a turning point in my journey towards mental well-being. Since starting the medication, I have experienced a significant improvement in my overall mood and a noticeable reduction in the severity and frequency of depressive episodes. The impact on my quality of life has been nothing short of transformative. I still have my issues and fatigue can be a little problematic but this pales in comparison to where I was 6 months ago. I did not want to leave the house. I have decided to continue with follow-up appointments even though I am better as I trust him to monitor my progress, adjust the dosage/medication if necessary, and address my concerns or side effects. I still feel some residual anger towards the NHS and the profession as MAOIs are essentially disregarded when, in my opinion, they have been far safer than emotionally numbing/demotivating SSRIs. On Nardil, I feel like myself with the anxiety and depression lifted. I highly recommend Dr Clarke-Walker to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and compassionate physiatrist who goes above and beyond to provide life-changing care.”

“Fantastic counsellor, incredibly empathetic, will help you on whichever journey is right for you”

“As this was my first experience with a counsellor I was initially a bit anxious as to what it would be like, but I was soon made to feel at ease and after a couple of sessions I felt confident talking about my problems. I found that she fully listened to what I said and help understand my problems and what I needed to do overcome them. Also, I found the counselling was in a relaxed and informal manner without the need to fill in lots of forms between session, which I found more beneficial. I would highly recommend Aspirations Counselling Service to any of my friends and family who are seeking some additional help with their lives and I will be more than willing to use them again if I find need or I am struggling with certain parts of my life again. Thank you for helping me understand my life more and get me back to enjoying it, you really did help me.”

“I've seen Cath for approx 2 years and I cannot thank Cath enough for helping me get through so many dark times and issues! I was one of those people that thought seeing a counsellor wouldn't help or it was only for "unstable" people. But I have been proven wrong! It is does work, if you are committed and I am so proud that I didn't go down the "tablets/pills" route. Cath has helped me realise my self-worth and understand my feelings. And just overall given me the "permission" I needed to put my needs first and to look after myself. I am so thankful for Cath's help because I am in a very good place now and feel like I can take on the world! She's helped me see things from a positive and healthy perspective and taught me how to deal with the negative and to also forgive myself and let go of past mistakes. The journey isn't over, nor is it easy but that's life and I'm ok with that now. I highly recommend seeking help via counselling, but more so to reach out to Cath! =] . She is so kind, welcoming, understanding and open-minded. She never made me feel like I was being judged and the sessions are informal and comfortable. She creates a very safe space and is very supportive. Thank you again! ”

“Sue provided a safe and supportive space where I felt truly heard and seen with empathy and without judgment. Through her warm approach and professionalism, I was able to work through past traumas and move forward feeling empowered, with greater self-compassion and clarity around my experiences. She is a highly skilled counsellor whose balance of empathy, compassion, and professionalism has been invaluable, and I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking counselling.”

“I honestly couldn't recommend Julie enough. Her warming persona makes it so easy to discuss complicated matters with her. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge. I feel like she gets me. The therapy room is very private and homely, it is situated in a way that you feel that you can disclose. Julie is such a vibrant caring woman. She has kept me alive. She was born for this job x”

“I was having really bad tinnitus, and booked four sessions with Sarah-Jane. She was very warm and encouraging, and every hypno sessions was deeply relaxing. Sometimes I felt like I was floating! She also gave me a recorded session to listen to each day. My tinnitus improved a lot over the month, to the point where it hardly bothers me.”