Labyrinth House
43-47 Middle Hillgate
Labyrinth Business Centre
Stockport
Cheshire
SK1 3DG
07973 757501
About me
My approach is to listen, facilitate understanding of the reasons behind the struggle and by working together, determine what works best for you.
Why do people turn to Counselling?
They may be:
- struggling with emotions such as sadness, anger or loneliness
- experiencing a loss or in the process of losing someone close
- going through a relationship breakdown
- redundant or finding themselves unemployed
- experiencing feelings of being disconnected from friends and family
- general dissatisfaction with life
- depressed / lacking in confidence
It is often difficult to share these feelings and thoughts with those we love and those who are closest to us.
As an Integrative Therapist my aim is to listen in a way that enables you to feel heard and supported.
Although you may not realise it, you probably already have the answers, because nobody knows you like you do.
Counselling can feel like a big step and it takes courage to talk about your fears.My experience has been that once a person is able to take that step, positive changes can be brought about that enable people to have a greater understanding of themselves and improve communication in their relationships bringing about a calmer more focused way of life.
I can offer you a calm, safe, confidential setting, in which I will listen and we can explore your feelings and thoughts together. This will give you time to identify how past and present situations may be influencing the difficulties you are experiencing now.
I will draw upon a range of therapeutic approaches that best uniquely suit you, enabling you to recognise new ways of dealing with difficulties.
I can encourage you to learn more about yourself and determine your strength’s, so you can find a way forward..
My approach therefore is to listen, facilitate your understanding of the reasons behind the struggle and by working together determine what works best for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a warm caring person with a background in nursing and in addition to my Counselling Practice, am currently working as a volunteer for a charitable organisation that supports those touched by cancer.
I work within the ethical principles and values of integrity, respect and confidentiality which enables my membership of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, (BACP) and from a personal perspective, I believe everyone is entitled to a good standard of care, which is also a key element to BACP membership.
Qualifications:
- Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy MBACP
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 3
- Counselling Concepts Level 2
- Counselling Issues Level 2
- Registered Nurse (RGN non practising
- NNEB
Further Training:
- Mindfulness
- Bereavement and Loss
- Attachment and unresolved childhood issues
- Working with relationship trauma
- Managing ending
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Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abuse
- Addiction
- Anger management
- Anorexia nervosa
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Binge-eating disorder
- Bipolar disorder/Manic depression
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Carer support
Therapies offered
Fees
£20 for initial consultation
£35 per hour
£25 per hour for students (including trainee counsellors) and those receiving benefits
Further information
Testimonials:
“Thanks for all your help, I feel I have self respect now.”
“The difference you have made…. I am so pleased I am able to be me. With more confidence and the ability to look at things differently.”
“I have learnt so much, thank you for your support, I have found true strength.”
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