What is counselling?

Counselling is a talking therapy.
Through a skilled process of listening and responding, I hope that I will be able to help you to explore your difficulties. You may want to look at options and make plans for change or development, you maybe feeling unable to cope because of stress or you may want to share sorrow, pain and confusion. The inevitable transitions through life’s journey may also be proving to be stressful for you at the moment.

In our counselling relationship, I will have a deep respect for who you are and for the fact that you are in charge of your life and probably have the best resources to heal and empower yourself to effect change and emotional growth. I will endeavour to be non-judgmental and offer you a safe environment in which, with affirmation and challenge, you can explore the best way forward.

Confidentiality will be a very high priority.

Asking for help is not a statement that you cannot cope. It is a firm decision to take control and begin to understand what troubles you.

Who do I see?

People with;

• Anxiety and fear.
• Panic attacks.
• Depression.
• Stress.
• Hopelessness/worthlessness.
• Loss, grief and bereavement.
• Issues related to abuse.
• Issues related to drugs.
• Relationship problems.
• Trauma and crisis.

Who am I?

I am a qualified Counsellor working within the BACP Ethical framework for good practise and subject to the prevailing Professional conduct procedures. I am committed to on-going professional and personal development and have a wide counselling (and life) experience beginning with my own development work in 2000.

I work with adults of all ages from 16 years on.

My counselling model is Person Centered. A counselling session lasts for 50 mins and is often weekly.

Fees

You will be charged no more than £55 per session.
I do offer concessions.

For more information or a confidential chat please phone Mark on 01694 723410.