Therapy.uk.net - Getting started and cost

Counsellor and UKCP-accredited Gestalt Psychotherapist

Counselling and Psychotherapy in St Neots





Therapy.uk.net - Home The reasons people come for counselling are very varied. You may have some idea about what you are struggling with, or you may just know that things are not as they should or could be for you. The support of counselling can help to cope with stresses in life at a time when family and friends are struggling to support us. If you are unsure about whether counselling is the right step for you, then feel free to make contact for an informal chat to check this out. Therapy.uk.net - About me About me I am a fully accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with the UKCP (UK Conference of Psychotherapists). This is one of the major accreditation bodies in the UK today. I am also a member of UKAHPP (Association for Humanistic Psychology Practitioners). I have been working in private practice for over 18 years. Prior to this I worked in an organisation that provided counselling and group work. My training I am trained in and experienced in working with: Individuals and couples Emotional eating Depression Low self esteem and self confidence Childhood trauma Relationship difficulties Bereavement and loss Personal development and assertiveness Stress management Anxiety Family difficulties and changes Panics Mental health problems Who I work with I work with adults — I see each person as unique and so tailor the counselling to meet individual needs. I am trained in short-term solution-focused work and long-term psychotherapy. I also provide Supervision for other counsellors. Therapy.uk.net - Getting started and cost Getting started How many times will we need to meet? We will have an initial meeting for you to tell me more about what is bringing you to counselling and for you to establish whether you feel comfortable with me. It is then usual to agree to meet for 6 sessions, then to review. You may ring or email me as your first point of contact. For supervision work I offer an initial half-hour appointment at no cost, to ensure that it is appropriate for me to supervise you in the work that you do. Short term work If there is a specific problem then short term work is sometimes appropriate. 6 to 12 sessions can often produce a change that is noticeable and long lasting. These meeting are usually weekly although at times longer gaps may occur in order to work around an external event. Longer term work Some people seek or need longer term work (from several months to a few years). There will be review points during this time to check that you are getting what you want from the work. How much will it cost? Counselling can be a short-term investment that can have life-enhancing effects. Individual private appointments are £32 for day time and £35 in the evening Couples private appointments are £42 for day time or evening Supervision fee is £37 Appointments funded by employers and other organisations start at £40 I am able to offer concessions for day time appointments, please feel free to ask me about this. Who do I work with? I work with individuals and couples from the age of 18. There is no upper age for being able to use counselling. I also offer supervision to qualified and student counsellors and psychotherapists. Therapy.uk.net - What is counselling? What is counselling? Counselling is: A confidential space for exploring difficult issues in a non-judgemental environment A time to reflect on your life and a space to heal A space to see how you have got to where you are, and how to move towards a healthier and happier life The chance to look at how to change things for yourself. An opportunity to talk through decisions, without someone telling you what you should do If you want to know more do call or email, I am more than happy to answer any queries you may have about counselling. Therapy.uk.net - Couples counselling Couples counselling When a relationship stops working we can be deeply affected, and our health and happiness suffers. Pressure of work, family, money and health problems and other life events all take their toll. Couple or relationship counselling can help you to understand destructive patterns, to improve communication and to learn new relationship skills. A relationship can move forward to a more satisfying place through work with a suitably trained counsellor. The initial session will last an hour and 15 minutes, then sessions will be an hour. Therapy.uk.net - Emotional eating Emotional eating We are all bombarded with information about what is healthy for us to eat, and yet a lot of people find it hard not to over-eat or binge. Sometimes this leads to us being overweight, sometimes to being an OK weight but unhealthy and lacking in energy. Looking at our eating from numerous aspects can help us develop an easier relationship to eating and to ourselves. It is usually helpful to look at our self-esteem, our expectations of ourselves and others, and our addictive desire for food. Therapy.uk.net - Stress in the workplace Stress in the workplace Work stress can show itself in symptoms such as mood disturbance, sleep disruption, upset stomach, headaches and problems in relationships. Stress management can support you to deal better with stress and explore changes that may be possible. Out of work life can also contribute to work stress. By looking at such issues as loss, relationship difficulties and life stage crisis, stress can be managed differently and with less impact on work and health. Therapy.uk.net - Contact details How to contact me To contact me, you can: Call me on (01480) 470804 Click here to email me All information is treated in strictest confidence — please do let me know: if it is OK to leave a message if there are any times I should avoid phoning you if it is OK to reply to you by email I am more than happy to answer any queries you may have about counselling. I aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours.