Services
Sessions with adults
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As adults we carry many years of often painful memories and experiences. However, through sharing and processing I aim to remove the ‘sting’ and encourage changes that can sometimes be small but make a big difference to life’s journey. I can draw on many different therapeutic techniques to help you grow from your experiences rather than being held back.
I create a non-judgmental environment to help you feel more comfortable sharing any issues or areas you would like to work on, regardless of what these might be.
Walking therapy
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Sometimes clients prefer to be outdoors, getting fresh air and walking whilst talking. This is known as ‘walking therapy’ and is chosen by some as their preferred method of counselling. A gentle walk around a local park or in the countryside surrounded by nature can really add to the therapeutic experience. The addition of some gentle exercise can be of benefit where a person is looking for an overall lifestyle change and improvement in both physical and mental wellbeing. For some it can make the transition into counselling easier, where a person may feel overwhelmed being one-to-one in a therapy room to begin with.
Online Counselling
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With more people now working from home there has been an increase in the popularity of online counselling. It has been shown to be just as effective as face-to-face counselling, with the flexibility of being able to fit it more easily into a working day or around other commitments. I offer virtual sessions on either Zoom or Facetime, depending on clients’ preferences.
Single session therapy and top-up sessions
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You may prefer to try single session therapy, a proven technique whereby the counsellor and client agree that the intention is for one session only and there is a defined purpose. This is based on other sources of support being available and accessible to the client if required. Alternatively, you may have already had counselling before and wish to have a ‘top up’ session, which can also be accommodated.
One-to-one sessions for children & young people
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When working with children and young people I often use creative techniques. I enjoy using a sand tray to explore various roles within their worlds, family members, friendships and the role playing of scenarios past, present or future. This is a very engaging way of working and through visual representation clients can see scenarios more clearly. It also helps me to understand how they see themselves and I can tailor our work accordingly. However, if talking and listening is more suited to a young person, then that can be just as effective and we can build our relationship that way.
I also deliver one-to-one sessions in primary schools within a confidential room. I have equipment that I bring along and can see up to five children individually in a school day.
School workshops
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I am able to offer workshops for primary school-aged children (Years 5 and 6) where a range of topics can be discussed such as:
- Understanding emotions
- Bullying
- Anxiety
- Self-esteem
- Trauma relating to the pandemic
- Health anxiety
- Why mental health matters
- Coping strategies
- How and where to get help
These group sessions are tailored to the needs of a school and can be delivered over a certain number of hours or a half/full day. The workshops take place within the school environment and are interactive, consisting of small and larger group discussions, role playing and worksheets. The children are encouraged to share their opinions and experiences where appropriate. Leaflets with important telephone helpline numbers are given out and each child is presented with a certificate at the end.
