Online & In-Person Counselling
Discover more about counselling services below or get in touch for more information. Sessions can be done face to face, by video call or over the phone.
What is counselling?
No matter who you are, I believe you have the potential to be the very best version of yourself. In particular, I specialise in counselling people managing chronic pain, disabilities and new condition diagnoses, those with high-stress jobs like teaching, and women going through the menopause.
Your counselling session is built around you and, together, we utilise a mixture of techniques to make sure you achieve your desired outcomes. Techniques in our ‘toolbox’ include person-centred counselling, transactional analysis, mindfulness, CBT, NLP and hypnotherapy.
What does counselling do?
Your online or in-person counselling session provides a safe and comfortable environment to talk about things you may not usually discuss with friends or family. Counselling helps you:
– Dedicate time to focus on yourself in a busy world
– Build better relationships with yourself and others
– Let go of limiting beliefs and patterns
– Work through life’s problems and heal traumas
– Manage chronic pain, disability and conditions
– Conquer fears and phobias
FAQs
What is counselling?
Counselling gives you a private and supportive space to talk openly about what you’re experiencing. It can help you understand your thoughts and feelings, recognise patterns and develop practical ways to move forward.
What can counselling help with?
People seek counselling for many reasons, including anxiety, stress, grief, relationship difficulties, low confidence, chronic pain and significant life changes. You do not need to have a diagnosis or know exactly what is wrong before getting in touch.
Do I need to be at crisis point before starting counselling?
No. You can begin counselling whenever something is affecting your wellbeing or you feel you would benefit from support. Addressing concerns earlier can help prevent them from becoming more difficult to manage.
What happens during the first session?
The first session gives us an opportunity to talk about what has brought you to counselling, what you would like support with and what you hope to gain. You can also ask questions and decide whether you feel comfortable working with me.
Is counselling confidential?
Yes. Counselling provides a confidential space where you can speak openly. The boundaries of confidentiality and the limited circumstances in which information may need to be shared will be explained clearly before we begin.
Will you tell me what I should do?
Counselling is not about telling you how to live your life or making decisions for you. I’ll help you explore your situation, understand your options and make choices that feel right for you.
How many counselling sessions will I need?
There is no fixed number because everyone’s circumstances and goals are different. Some people benefit from short-term support, while others choose to attend for longer. We’ll review your progress together as the sessions continue.
Can counselling take place online?
Yes. Counselling sessions can take place online or over the phone, making support available wherever you are in the UK. In-person counselling is also available in Burnley.
Book a counselling session
Counselling empowers you to make positive changes in your life, helping you to build confidence in yourself and communicate better with others. Counselling sessions are typically 60 minutes, with all introductory sessions gifted an extra 30-minutes free of charge to allow you to settle in.