What is Counselling?
Talking therapy, which allows you to discuss your problems and difficult feelings in a safe place. Together we can explore your thoughts.
We're not here to sit you down and tell you what to do. What we will do is encourage you to talk about what is bothering you and help you find a way of coping.
- We will ask the right questions.
- Each session is all about you.
- The offering of a safe place to share is sometimes all it takes.
Counselling is a journey which can sometimes be difficult to navigate. We are with you every step of the way.
If you have decided to try counselling, you might feel anxious about your first session. Making the decision to get help and address issues you are facing is an important first step and should be commended.
We don’t have a magic wand, nor do we wear Super-Hero capes, flying in to save the day. But, if you are struggling with any of the following we may just be able to help you make sense of it.
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Bereavement
- Relationships
- Work-related stress
- Neurodiversity
- Life!
We are qualified and skilled to work with a diverse range of presenting issues, including baby loss, Children & Young people’s mental health and pet bereavement. These are all areas which as a business we are extremely passionate about.
The mental health and well-being of children and young people, along with the impact this has on their families remains a strong focal point for the business and it is our mission to provide a voice for those that may go unheard.
Getting Started
Is Counselling the best next step for you?
Before we get started there are a few things we need to know which will help us to help you
Why are you seeking counselling?
It’s an opportunity to discuss exactly why you are there and what you hope to gain from counselling. It helps to be clear on what you want from our counselling relationship.
What is your current situation?
Its important for us to know about your current situation. We want to learn as much as we can about you. This will continue throughout our journey
What symptoms are you experiencing?
How are you feeling? We need you to be honest and open with us to enable you to get the most from your sessions. During your counselling experience we hope that we can build a trusting relationship so that you feel safe and confident discussing your worries.
Counselling is not a quick fix. We won’t tell you what to do. We will travel on your journey with you.
What happens next?
Your journey has already started by visiting our page. The hardest part is accepting that you need help and then doing something about it and asking for help.
Well done for being so brave…
You can either contact us by emailing, texting or calling to book your initial consultation which we can do either face-to-face or virtually through the wonders of technology. From here, we will make a plan…together. Contact us for more information or a quick informal chat.
The Difference Counselling can make
So what difference has counselling been able to make to the lives of some of our clients? Here are some of the kind words they share with us at the end of our journey...
"Thank you for making my confidence better and for making me realise I do belong here. You feel like family to me and I'll forever be grateful for you. You're so beautiful and a great mother. You're a shining star."
"Hiya, it's been a while but just wanted to give you a little update. I got my GCSE results the other week and got a 5 in Maths! Sitting those exams would not have been possible if you hadn't helped me when you did."
"Thank you for being the bestest person ever, you make all my worries go away and it's so funny when you're so rubbish at all the games! I'm the champion! Love you lots like Jelly Tots!"
"Rachel, thank you will never be enough for what you've done. Not only for our daughter but for us as a family. We have her back and it's the best feeling in the world, thank you from the bottom of our hearts."
"Thank you so much for everything you've done for me. You've always fought my corner and believed in me even when I didn't. I really don't know where I'd be without you."
"I have just realised that two years ago I took my first overdose and just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for helping me out of that place. I am doing so much better and now in work and college, and I know for a fact that would not have been possible without the amazing things you did for me."