Hope Centre Counselling Loughton

07/08/2024

Thoughts on Counselling

This is from a previous client who shared their journey with Hope Centre Counselling. They have given permission for us to share and we hope it will be encouraging.

"For a long time I felt I did not need to speak to a counsellor. I knew what the problems were and how I felt and that was that! However, after constantly going over the issues in my head, and feeling my wellbeing was suffering, I made a decision to come to Hope Centre Counselling.

I am very pleased I did. I had a safe place to express my feelings and sorrow, as well as having my pain acknowledged. I then worked through it with support and care, and then to decide what to do with it for a positive future. I put what I wanted to do into action, and will continue to do so. I learned so much about myself and how to express my feelings in a positive way.

Although I still feel disappointment about some past events, my anger - which was only harming me - is diminished and I have a sense of peace".

This was so moving to read as it has always been our heart that no-one journeys alone through a difficult time in their life.

Wishing you all a wonderful summer!

31/01/2024

Hi, I’m Sharon Milne and I run Hope Centre Counselling Loughton. I have a Diploma of Higher Education in Counselling from Waverley Abbey College & Middlesex University. I am a Member (MNSC Accred) of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society and Association of Christian Counsellors. I am also an Internal Family Systems Practitioner (Levels 1 & 2).

My approach incorporates the five principles of trauma-informed care, which are safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration and empowerment. Within the therapeutic relationship I work with individuals who suffer with depression, all forms of anxiety (health, separation, climate etc), stress, self-esteem, anger, relationship difficulties (including family estrangement), spiritual issues, bereavement and loss (including miscarriage and abortion).

Prior to becoming a counsellor, I ran my own floristry business, worked in the City in legal recruitment, and latterly worked and volunteered in many different roles at St Mary’s in Loughton. My passion has always been emotional and mental well-being.

31/01/2024

Introducing Victoria Wasteney!

My name is Victoria and I am a counsellor in training at Waverley Abbey College, currently in the second year of a three-year Diploma in Higher Education. At the conclusion of this qualification, I will be a fully qualified professional counsellor.

I am currently a qualified occupational therapist and have worked within both NHS and community settings for over 15 years. This has allowed me to work with people who had disruptions to their usual functioning, through ill health or their mental well-being. My work was in allowing individuals to process the experience, and develop plans towards re-establishing a pattern for the life they desired.

I have also volunteered for international charities including feeding and education schemes along with local churches.

When life becomes a struggle and difficulties seem impossible to resolve, speaking to someone outside the situation can often help. I aim to provide a confidential, positive and safe space, where I hope to walk with you and help you navigate these difficulties.

31/01/2024

We thought we would start 2024 with some therapist profiles. If you’d like to start your counselling journey with us, please email hellohccloughton@gmail.com for more information!

We are pleased to announce we now have two new members of the team at HCCL. Here is Andrew Holmes in his own words…

“Hi, I’m Andrew, and I am currently studying my Masters in Counselling. I am a student member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

I have work experience in the business sector, and over 20 years of pastoral care helping people with their wellbeing, walking with them through relational conflict and parenting-related and marital issues. I’ve worked alongside students and young people to help them improve their wellbeing. I’ve worked as a coach and mentor.

Growing up as a rugby-loving South African man, I wasn’t encouraged to express or engage with my emotions much. As an adult I benefitted greatly from receiving counselling from a compassionate and skilled counsellor. This inspired me to train as a counsellor myself.

My current training is in an integrative approach which incorporates aspects of a number of psychotherapeutic theories including Psychodynamic Theory, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Systemic Approaches, Gestalt Therapy and issues of Spiritual Formation if appropriate.

17/12/2023

27/11/2023

Good Morning

Two new counsellors have joined the team! We will shortly be sharing their bios here soon. Both Andrew and Victoria are passionate about people and serving the local community.

Our aim has always been to journey with clients so that they’re not alone, and to hold onto hope. If you’d like to start your journey, please email hellohccloughton@gmail.com, message here, or call 07858 561334 (calls go to voicemail and we will call you back as soon as we can).

29/03/2023

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24/12/2022

Merry Christmas all, may you have the Christmas you would like. We hope you feel peace and joy, even in difficult circumstances. Self care is important - as are boundaries! It’s good to notice other peoples boundaries as well as your own.

19/06/2022

We recognise that today can be difficult for many, especially on social media. We see you and want to honour the myriad of reasons why today might be hard. Go gently 🪴

🖼 by Refuge in Grief

24/05/2022

We hope you are all doing okay!

It has been a while since we update this page, so we thought we’d share some updates:

We are still seeing clients online via Zoom at the moment, this might change towards the end of the year.

We can now also offer Couples Therapy (we currently have a waiting list) and…

We also offer individual Internal Family Systems Therapy.

For more information do email us on hellohccloughton@gmail.com or message us via this FB page.

23/12/2021