Counselling is a place where you can explore and find ways to manage what is troubling you; perhaps you have something you want to think through, or a difficult decision to make and by having someone take the time to listen and try to understand things from your point of view, things may start to feel clearer.    

I’m not here to give advice to tell you what to do, but to help you make your own choices and changes.

Sometimes it is difficult to talk to those close to you – so being able to explore these things in a confidential setting with someone removed from the situation, gives the opportunity to look at bottled up feelings like anger, anxiety, grief and embarrassment in a safe and supportive environment. 

Counselling is a partnership, and as that partnership develops so does the trust between us.  For that reason as well as needing consent from a parent or guardian with someone under 18yrs old,  I also ask that counselling is something that person wants, rather than is sent for. For more info about Counselling for children click here.

Counselling is a two way process; you can say as much or as little as you want to, but it is important to try to be as open and honest as you need to be,  whilst going at your own pace. 

The ultimate aim is for the client to make their own choices, and to put them into action.

You might come for therapy for a variety of reasons – sometimes you might be clear about what they are and sometimes perhaps not so clear – some things (but this by no means a full list) that counselling can help with are;

·      Healing from Abuse

·      Sexuality and other identity issues around ‘coming out’

·      Childhood issues

·      Relationship difficulties

·      Anxiety

·      Sadness and Anger

·      Bereavement

·      Learning Difficulties  

·      Self Harm

Counselling is not a crisis service, if you require immediate help please either consult a medical professional or use the links below:

 www.samaritans.org

       www.childline.org.uk