Verity Vinen Counsellor MBACP

What happens in Counselling? People come to counselling for all sorts of reasons and are often seeking help for the first time in their lives. It takes great courage to get to this point. You may come to counselling with a specific issue, or finding it difficult or even painful to name the problem. The feeling that something is “just not quite right” is often where we start on our journey together. As your counsellor, I am here to develop trust, offer acceptance, empathically listen without judgment, and help you experience a deeper understanding of your feelings and situation. I help you move towards greater independence through encouraging personal growth and responsibility. Sometimes I use creative approaches to help you engage with your feelings. It is always your decision whether you wish to use these or not, and I will take your lead in every session. I aim to make counselling a welcoming safe and confidential space for you to be heard and respected. Areas of Counselling I work with:

Stress and Anxiety
Panic Attacks
Depression
Abuse
Trauma
Loss
Emotional Neglect
A loss of meaning and purpose to life
Identity Issues
Low self-esteem and confidence issues
OCD
Personal development and self-care
Work Stress
Health worries
Family Issues
Eating disorders
Exam stress
Friendship and Relationship issues
Self-harm
Spiritual issues
Suicidal idealisation