Counselling

Counselling gives you the opportunity to talk with a trained professional about any difficulties you may be experiencing: these may relate to personal relationships, work related issues or unexpected life events.

Taking the first step to seek counselling may seem quite daunting and we appreciate how difficult this can be. When you make that decision, one of our therapists can work with you so that you can make the changes you need to live a fuller life. They will listen to what is important to you and not judge the choices you have made and they will help you to identify the underlying cause of your concerns.

  • • Abuse (mental/physical/emotional/sexual)

    • Anxiety

    • Depression

    • Bullying

    • Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression)

    • Eating Disorders

    • Bereavement

    • Stress

    • Low Self-Esteem

    • Relationship Issues

    • Low Self-Confidence

    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

    • Trauma

    • Work Related Issues

    • Sexual Issues

    • Termination/Abortion/Miscarriage

    • Anger

  • Our first session is an opportunity for us to see how we can work together and how your needs may be met through counselling. Each counselling session will last an hour. The number of sessions you have will be determined by you, depending on your personal issues: you may find a few sessions meet your needs or that longer term therapy is necessary to resolve your difficulties.

    The way in which I work is sensitive to the cultural and ethnic origins of individuals and to peoples’ religious beliefs and sexual orientation.

Our Counsellors

Looking to book? Give us a call on 01702 433959 or request an appointment.

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  • Charmaine is a Person-Centred Counsellor. A Person-Centred Counsellor works with the client to help them realise their full potential. In doing this, they support them as they recognise the situations and issues that prevent them from realising their sense of self and maintaining good self-esteem. Unconditional acceptance of a client’s cultural, ethnic and religious background, and their sexuality are sensitively incorporated into the counselling journey.

    Charmaine, therefore, listens without judgement and – with gentle questioning – is able to help her client find solutions that best support their health and wellbeing.

    Session fee is £50 for individual sessions, £65 for Couples and £75 for families.

    Charmaine offers a free initial telephone Consultation should the client wish to seek further information on the therapy process.

  • Over the past year, working with Charmaine has completely transformed my mindset and confidence.

    I’ve learned to set clear boundaries even in difficult conversations with family and communicate more effectively with my children, students, and partner. I’ve taken on challenges I never thought I could handle, from leading a school trip to London to flying abroad for a trip to Spain.

    I’ve also made meaningful changes in my daily life: saying “no” when I need to, finding joy in new hobbies like dance classes and cinema trips, and starting to think more intentionally about my future and work-life balance.

    The difference in how I feel compared to a year ago is huge. I truly couldn’t have come this far without Charmaine’s support, and I’m so grateful for the work she does.

    — Joanna

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  • As an Integrative Counsellor Helen adapts the way she practices to suit the person she is working with, firstly building trust to ensure her client feels safe and accepted enough to open up.

    In sessions Helen provides a safe, supportive space where you can speak openly; this will be your time to put down any pressure you feel, untangle the overwhelm, and start making sense of what is happening for you.

    Where necessary, together you will explore deeper patterns that may be keeping you stuck, helping you to become aware of and challenge thoughts and behaviours which are no longer serving you.

    Helen always works at your pace and helps you to find the answers that lie within you. Step by step, you’ll start feeling lighter, clearer, and more in control.