Services

Anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can significantly impact your daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. It is characterized by persistent feelings of worry, fear, and apprehension that can be overwhelming and interfere with your ability to function. Our anxiety counselling services are designed to help you better understand and manage your anxiety symptoms. Our experienced counsellors will work collaboratively with you to identify the triggers and underlying causes of your anxiety, develop personalized coping strategies, and teach you effective relaxation techniques. Through therapy, we aim to provide you with the tools and support necessary to reduce anxiety, regain control over your thoughts and emotions, and improve your overall quality of life.

Bereavement

Losing a loved one is an emotionally overwhelming experience that can leave us feeling lost, confused, and consumed by grief. Our specialized bereavement counselling services are designed to help you navigate the complexities of your grief journey. We provide a compassionate and understanding space where you can openly express your emotions, memories, and thoughts surrounding your loss. Through our counselling sessions, we aim to support you in finding healthy ways to cope with your grief, rebuild your life, and honour the memory of your loved one.

Depression

Depression can be a debilitating condition that affects every aspect of your life, leaving you feeling hopeless, disconnected, and overwhelmed. Our counselling services for depression are tailored to address the unique challenges you face. We offer a safe and non-judgmental environment where you can explore the underlying causes of your depression, develop coping strategies, and regain a sense of control and hope. Our goal is to work collaboratively with you to create a personalized treatment plan that addresses your specific needs, helping you find relief and rediscover joy in your life.

Trauma & Abuse

Experiencing trauma or abuse can have long-lasting impacts on your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Our trauma-informed counselling services are designed to provide a safe and supportive space for you to heal from past traumatic experiences. We employ evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help you process and integrate the trauma, reduce distressing symptoms, and regain a sense of safety and control. Our compassionate and experienced counsellors will guide you through the healing process, empowering you to reclaim your life and establish healthy coping mechanisms.

Difference & Diversity

Navigating the complexities of difference and diversity can sometimes be challenging, leaving us feeling misunderstood, excluded, or marginalized. Our counselling services for difference and diversity are aimed at providing a safe and affirming space for individuals from all backgrounds. We believe in fostering inclusivity, promoting self-acceptance, and celebrating the uniqueness of each person. Through our counselling sessions, we aim to support you in exploring your identity, building resilience, and developing strategies to navigate societal pressures. Our goal is to empower you to embrace your authentic self and live a life that aligns with your values and aspirations, free from the constraints of societal expectations.

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy Level 5 (Dip Couns)
  • Certificates in Counselling Studies Level 3 and Counselling Skills Level 2
  • Introduction into Counselling Certificate

Specialized Training

  • Bereavement Support
  • Trauma-related Complex Dissociation
  • Stress and Trauma
  • Anger and Violence
  • Anxiety
  • Mental Health First Aid

My fees for counselling sessions are £50.00 per session, and I offer a free initial first session. Concessions are available for trainee counsellors and students.

Areas of counselling I deal with

  • Abortion
  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcoholism
  • Anger management
  • Anorexia nervosa
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment disorder
  • Attachment disorder in children
  • Autism
  • Avoidant personality disorder
  • Behaviour problems
  • Bereavement
  • Binge-eating disorder
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
  • Borderline personality disorder (BPD)
  • Trauma
  • Bullying
  • Cancer
  • Career counselling
  • Carer support
  • Child counselling
  • Childhood bereavement
  • Childhood bullying
  • Children’s learning difficulties
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Disabilities
  • Discrimination
  • Dissociation
  • Domestic abuse
  • Drug addiction
  • Eating disorders
  • Emotional abuse
  • Family issues
  • Young carers
  • Feeling sad
  • Gambling
  • Health anxiety
  • Infertility
  • Internet addiction
  • Learning difficulties
  • Loneliness
  • Low self-confidence
  • Low self-esteem
  • Menopause
  • Miscarriage
  • Narcissistic personality disorder
  • Neurodiversity
  • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Panic attacks
  • Paranoia
  • Paranoid personality disorder
  • Work-related stress
  • Passive-aggressive behaviour
  • Personality disorders
  • Phobias
  • Physical abuse
  • Postnatal depression
  • Pregnancy and birth
  • Racism
  • Redundancy
  • Relationship problems
  • Schizophrenia
  • Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
  • Self-harm
  • Separation
  • Sexual abuse
  • Social anxiety
  • Stress
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • Spirituality

Therapies offered.

  • Integrative
  • Group Therapy
  • Humanistic therapies
  • Transactional Analysis
  • Person-centred therapy
  • Cognitive Behavorial Therapy (CBT)
  • Existential therapy