Why do I feel lonely?

You can be surrounded by people and still feel alone. Loneliness is about connection, not company. If you feel unseen, unheard, or misunderstood, you're not alone in feeling lonely.

Counsellors who may be able to help

Psychotherapist
Aberdeenshire

I’m a Person-Centred Therapist working with Adults, Children and Young People. I believe deeply that healing begins in relationship, in feeling safe enough to…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abuse, addiction and more
Works with:Separation anxietyChildhood bereavementDiscriminationJealousyPassive-aggressive behaviourLoneliness
Caroline Ellison
Professional Counsellor
Hampshire
Online & In-personZoom

Hi, I’m Caroline Ellison. I offer both in-person and online counselling, EMDR Therapy, and Couples Therapy from my peaceful, air-conditioned counselling cabin…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abortion, adhd and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Has client testimonial
Works with:Relationship problemsSeparation and divorceAffairs and betrayalsDisabilitiesStressWork-related stress
Julia Wakefield-Harrey
Professional Counsellor
Surrey
Online & In-personMicrosoft TeamsPhoneZoom

Welcome. I’m Julia, an integrative counsellor who believes in creating a space where people feel safe, understood, and accepted. I work with children, adults,…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abortion, abuse and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Has 3 client testimonials
Works with:Separation and divorceDomestic abuseOlder people's counsellingYoung people's counsellingChild counsellingAffairs and betrayals
Victoria kilner
Psychotherapist
Hampshire
Online & In-personGoogle Meet

I’m Victoria, a BACP-registered integrative somatic therapist. I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally stuck, or disconnected from…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abortion, abuse and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Based in Hampshire
Works with:Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)AnxietyPerfectionismOlder people's counsellingSeparation and divorceRace and racial identity
Susan Kernohan
Psychotherapist
City of Glasgow
In-person

There is no one reason for seeking therapy. For some it is a response to experiencing a life changing event. For others it may be that you feel stuck and…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abortion, abuse and more
  • Offers in-person sessions
  • Based in City of Glasgow (+3 areas)
Works with:Borderline personality disorder (BPD)Narcissistic personality disorderEmotional abuseSeparation anxietyPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)Domestic abuse
carmen marin
Psychotherapist
Merseyside
Online & In-personMicrosoft TeamsPhone

Welcome to my counselling and psychotherapy service based in Rainhill, Merseyside. My name is Carmen, and I have been a private practitioner for 18 years. I…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abortion, abuse and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Based in Merseyside (+8 areas)
Works with:StressOlder people's counsellingDomestic abuseLonelinessPerfectionismDepression

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