Compassionate Focused Counselling and Mindfulness for Anxiety and Stress Related Issues
Let's just pause and take a breath ....
Breath in.........
Breathe out........ you are home.
You have arrived in the here and now and here is where changes can begin to be made.
I help and support people who are struggling with anxiety issues, low mood, depression, panic, OCD, fears, low self confidence, shame, self criticism and existential anxieties. I understand how lonely, exhausting and overwhelming it can feel struggling to manage your thoughts and emotions from day to day. I can help you to develop a kinder, more understanding relationship with your inner world through learning to relate differently to your thoughts and feelings. I can support you to give up the fight and begin to live more gently with yourself , moving towards the things that are important in your life rather than trying to fix yourself.
So, bring all of who you are and together we can find a more calmer and kinder way for you to be in the world.
How Can I Help You?
We will explore what could be the underlying cause of the anxieties you are struggling with. We may talk about your past experiences and early childhood or what is happening for you now in your life.
With Compassion Focused Skills
Acceptance and Cognitive approaches, I will help you to manage difficult overwhelming feelings,
Mindfulness practice helps you to see more clearly the patterns of the mind and unhelpful thinking processes and behaviours. I will help you to regulate your inner systems of fear, drive and soothing.
We might do this by imagery, visualisations, writing, mindful breathing exercises,
Before deciding to train in counselling, I worked as an Holistic Complimentary Therapist for more than 20 years supporting people affected by cancer and their families. As a Counsellor, I integrate my years of experience as a Holistic Therapist and my own personal life experience into my counselling work.
I have a genuine interest, care and concern for people valuing every person as unique and individual. I believe that we all have the capacity for change and growth given the right conditions.
I offer a supportive counselling relationship of warmth, compassion, acceptance and inclusion of whatever you bring.
I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy which means that I am committed to working in accordance with their Ethical Framework and continued professional development.
I am also a member of the Counselling Directory
Making first contact
Finding a counsellor with whom you feel comfortable and safe with to talk about what you are going through can be overwhelming. I offer a free half hour session online or telephone to enable us to find out more about each other and whether I am the right counsellor to help you.
If we feel that we can work together, we can then work out a mutually suitable time and day that sessions can begin.
I also offer online counselling sessions via Zoom.
How long are sessions?
Sessions last for 60 minutes. They are usually weekly and held on the same day and time.
Having weekly sessions are preferable as this allows more continuity and progress but fortnightly sessions can be arranged if this is something that is preferable.
How many session do I need?
This is different for everyone and will be agreed with you. There is no limit on the number of sessions.
We will regularly review and check in together as how the sessions are progressing. There is no commitment from you to attend a number of sessions.
What I can help with
Stress
Anxiety
Existential Crisis
Bereavement
Depression
Eating disorders
Loss
OCD
Panic
Phobias
Depression
Self esteem
Social Anxiety
Generalised anxiety disorder
Low Mood
Self-criticism
Life Transitions
Pet Bereavement
Shame
Sessions & Fees
Sessions last 60 minutes and cost £60. Payment is required on the day by bank payment, cash or card machine.
48 hour notice is required for cancelled appointments.
Contact me
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of starting therapy, and whether I can help you.
You can also call me on 07400 381946 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
All enquires are usually answered within 48 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.
“If you want the truth,
I’ll tell you the truth:
Listen to the secret sound,
the real sound,
which is inside you...”
-Kabir