Roxanne Bigwood
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About me
Trauma-Informed Therapist Specialising in Counselling & EMDR Therapy
Hi, I’m Roxanne, a trauma-informed therapist with extensive experience helping individuals work through anxiety, phobias, and the many forms of trauma that can profoundly affect our lives. Whether you’re dealing with childhood trauma, the aftermath of abusive relationships, a single traumatic incident, or traumatic bereavement, I provide a safe and compassionate space where you can begin your healing journey.
Trauma impacts everyone differently, and no experience is too big or too small to address.
Using a combination of Counselling and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) therapy, I help clients process and move beyond painful memories, overwhelming emotions, and patterns of thought or behavior that keep them stuck. EMDR is particularly effective for addressing deep-seated trauma, helping to reprocess and integrate distressing experiences in a way that feels manageable and empowering.
I understand that facing anxiety, phobias, and trauma can feel daunting, but I want you to know that you don’t have to do it alone. My approach is client-centered, meaning we work at your pace and focus on what feels most important to you. My goal is to help you find relief, rebuild your sense of safety, and reconnect with a life that feels more fulfilling and in your control.
No matter the type or level of trauma you’ve experienced, healing is possible. Together, we’ll work towards helping you feel more grounded, empowered, and free from the burdens of the past.
What I Offer:
Counselling and EMDR therapy for individuals struggling with:
Anxiety and phobias
Childhood trauma
Trauma from abusive relationships
Single traumatic incidents (e.g., accidents, assaults)
Traumatic bereavement and loss
All forms and levels of trauma
A safe, non-judgmental environment to explore your experiences
Support to help you feel more in control of your emotions and responses
Tools and techniques to manage symptoms and foster emotional resilience
Why Work With Me?
As a trauma-informed therapist, I am committed to meeting you with empathy, understanding, and respect for your unique experiences. Together, we’ll create a personalised plan to help you process the past, manage the present, and move confidently into the future. Whether you’re looking to reduce the impact of anxiety, heal old wounds, or gain a greater sense of peace, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
I understand seeking support can be daunting, and it's hard to know who would be the right therapist for you. I offer a 15 minute free telephone consultation where you can get a feel for me and how it might feel working with me. It also gives you a chance to ask any questions you might have, before making a decision on starting therapy.
Email me at Roxannebigwoodcounselling@hotmail.com, to book your free consultation or to book your first session. You can also call or text on 07857 836390.
Training, qualifications & experience
Level 2 Counselling Skills
Level 3 Counselling Studies
Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
EMDR Levels 1,2 & 3 - working with anxiety, phobias, single traumatic events, prolonged trauma and pain.
Working with self-harm and suicidal thoughts
Working with people who have experienced infant or baby loss
Anxiety and Anxiety disorders
Pregnancy related issues and anxiety
Depression in adults and young people
Bereavement & loss - cultural differences with Bereavement charity Cruse.
Working with adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, friendship issues, bereavement, peer sexual assault, parental separation, moving schools, exam stress, self-harm and feeling sad.
Registered member of The BACP and Accredited with The NCS.
Fully insured and DBS checked
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
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Fees
£65.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Save £5 per session when paying for 4 or more sessions in advance.
I also offer a limited amount of reduced fee sessions for those on a low income or who are struggling financially.
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