Although Counsell is my name, I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, with a Counselling and Psychotherapy (Professional Practice) first class hons BSc – Counsell by name, Counsellor by choice. My experience spans over a decade of online, remote, and face to face counselling, with both young people and adults, presenting with issues including but not exclusive of anxiety, depression, stress, bullying, work and family relationships, self confidence and self-esteem, through to historic abuse and trauma, self harm, eating disorders, substance abuse, sexual orientation and gender issues. My background in both the corporate and public sector, gives me a good understanding of the stresses and pressures of day to day life, and how hard it can be to keep all the plates spinning, and find the time to think about self-care. I work in a pluralistic way, which means I don’t believe in a one size fits all approach. I will engage with you and build a relationship, exploring your unique experiences, before tailoring therapy in an integrated way, to fit your own individual needs, using a range of therapies such as person centred, short term solution focused therapy, CBT, and existentialism. I can offer you a safe, confidential space, where you will be accepted, and not judged. A place where you can feel safe and comfortable enough to be yourself, and in return, I too promise to be real and to show you my authentic self. This accepting space where you can be yourself, means you can express yourself in whatever way feels right for you. You can laugh, you can cry, you can let off steam, or you can just sit and be, and I will be with you if that’s what you need. In honouring each individual’s choice, sometimes helping to explore those choices and options, and sometimes offering gentle challenge to help facilitate your journey towards positive change, using clinical outcome assessments to measure your progress. It’s natural to feel a little nervous. Get in touch and we can explore what you might want or need and whether I would be a good fit for you – because you are the most important person in this process. NB: I do not monitor messages and emails outside of my normal working hours. If you feel you or someone else is at immediate risk of harm, call your GP, 999, or present at your local A & E for immediate support.
