COUNSELLING SERVICES 

There are times in our lives when we have experienced distressing events or are suffering from difficult feelings such as depression, sadness, hurt, worry, fear, anger etc. It may help to talk to friends or family, but they may not have the time we need, they may not understand what we’re going through or we may feel we don’t wish to share intimate problems with them. Talking to someone who is not closely related or involved in our issues can therefore be extremely beneficial. Talking Therapies provide the opportunity to talk to someone about the issues that concern us in a safe, confidential, supportive environment. It is our time to be listened to and heard and for many people this is the first step to feeling more in control of their lives. In fact just the whole experience of being heard, accepted and really listened to can be very therapeutic and the rest of the week can feel much less difficult when you know you have a regular space and time where you can reflect, think about the changes you might want to make in your life and get the support you need. At times this process can be painful and difficult as there may be some thoughts and feelings that have been buried away for years, if we were unable or unwilling to share them with anyone, sometimes even ourselves. Consequently you may feel worse before you can begin to feel better. Suppressing our feelings can also lead to symptoms such as sleep disturbance, aches and pains and lack of energy. Plus it could lead to unhealthy coping behaviours including alcohol or drug dependence, destructive or co-dependent relationships and eating disorders.

SUPERVISION SERVICES

I offer individual supervision to counsellors and other professionals using an integrative approach based on the seven-eyed process model (Hawkins and Shohet, 2006). My counselling background includes training in person-centred counselling, solution-focused, CBT, telephone and video counselling, mindfulness and EMDR. I have experience working with children, adults and the elderly. As a supervisor I work with both trainee and qualified counsellors as well as other professionals such as those working with victims of crime and those providing other mental health support services. In my “pre-counselling” working life my job roles (supervising, mentoring, team leading and training) were always focused on people and my passion was (and is) in supporting the development of everyone I work with. I use my past experience alongside my specific counselling and clinical supervision training in my work with supervisees . To discuss your specific needs please get in touch. 

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE COUNSELLING

Is your business suffering as a result of staff absence?

Do you want to provide the best help and support for your employees? 

Would you like a happier, more motivated workforce?

Let me help your business by helping your employees

According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) health and wellbeing at work report 2023 stress and mental ill health continue to be one of the main causes of short and long-term absence with the highest absence records in a decade being reported. I can provide your business with a cost effective counselling programme, tailored to your specific needs. Just get in touch to find out more.