Counselling in CH7

Are you finding emotional difficulties particularly challenging? Emotions are a normal human function but sometimes they can be intense and interfere with our family life, relationships, work and our general well-being. Common emotional challenges include anxiety, insecurity , low mood and anger. Do any of these resonate with you?

I am a BACP accredited psychotherapist with over 15 years experience within private practice and both public and financial sectors at a senior level. Sometimes, people are clear about what they are struggling with: anxiety, panic attacks, depression, PTSD, grief/loss, personal or work related issues/relationships etc. Others may be less clear and feel that what they are experiencing "is not bad enough". Whichever group you fall into, if you have an experience or situation that is impacting your daily life; either something that happened years ago or more recently, working to find a way forward, is your choice.

My name is Cathryn and I am a person centered counsellor who specialises in Bereavement, Grief and Loss. ​ As a person centered therapist my aim is to help you navigate your way through what you are struggling with. My aim is to help you by providing a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings and provide some clarity and insights into what you may be struggling with. ​ By working together we can discover what works best for you so you can lead a more peaceful life.

If something is affecting your wellbeing or ability to enjoy life as you would like, or you feel stuck or overwhelmed by thoughts or emotions, counselling can help you to feel more able to cope and move forward. You may be experiencing anxiety or depression, struggling to come to terms with a loss or unplanned situation, having difficulties with self-esteem, stress or anger, or perhaps you're at a crossroads which feels overwhelming. I provide a safe, confidential space for you to talk about the things that are causing you difficulties and will support you to work through the impact they are having, and to find a way forward.

My clients come to me from all walks of life and have experienced trauma recently or in the past. This has resulted in my clients suffering from intense anxiety and fears and/or severe depression as well as relationship difficulties. My clients can feel stuck, vulnerable and helpless, which has such a disabling impact on their lives. I have the ability to initiate and maintain a confidential therapeutic relationship, where my clients feel safe, experience hope and a reduction of their psychological symptoms. My clients leave therapy feeling empowered and able to manage life's stresses. I have clinics in Chester, Heswall and Mold.

Hi there, Thanks for taking the time to look at my profile. Reaching out for help and support can be a really hard first step to take. Well done for that. The therapy I offer is all about the client and what support they feel they are looking for. I will listen to you and offer you that safe space to think about things that are affecting you now or from the past. I will support you as the unique and individual person that you are and help you to unravel some of those things that have been impacting on you. I offer a free 30 minute session to see if you feel comfortable talking to me and to make sure that you feel safe.

I can help you gain clarity and insight into how you think and feel. I can help you heal and grow. To be kinder to yourself and to let go of old habits that are stopping you moving forward. To feeling better and to live your life more fully and more happily. We all have the potential for change. A therapeutic relationship, where we are offered empathy, congruence and UPR can help us to develop to our full potential.

I understand the difficulties and anxieties you may have in admitting that you can’t work through challenges and issues on your own, and this is ok. These may be, issues which are starting to affect your personal life, relationships, work or more specific issues such as bereavement, relationship issues such as separation or divorce, or work related issues such as stress, redundancy or retirement. You may never have thought about counselling before, but taking that first courageous step to reach out and ask for help may be your first step to working through these challenges and towards the life you want and hope for.

When you feel the need to speak to someone, you want someone who can really understand you and what you going through, someone you can relate to. The relationship is what matters most, you want someone you can find it easier to trust and makes you feel like they can understand you. Working with all age group has given me opportunity to relate to people in so many level, no matter what their going through. Growing up with my great gran, has given me wisdom and insight that I need to top up what I've learn about working with people. Adapting different cultures, environment, learning from people I meet each day, it'll be my honour.

Many of us are feeling overwhelmed right now. It may be that you want to make some changes in your life or need some support in order to help you see things more clearly and identify ways forward. The COVID pandemic has impacted on us all in a variety of ways, bringing huge anxiety, stresses, change and loss. I offer a safe, supportive, confidential environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without feeling judged. I work with young people and adults, face to face and I am qualified to work online via video or email/message.

At Unfold we believe in giving you the opportunity to explore a current concern or issue in a safe, non-judgmental and empathic environment. All our professionally qualified Counsellors are members of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and have a wealth of experience. I have a background in Person-Centred Counselling, I also like to include some CBT and Solution focused elements in my work. I am happy to talk to you over the phone and would can offer a discounted first session.

We can all face challenges in our lives that can leave us feeling out of balance. Seeking support through counselling can help you to explore your feelings, thoughts and behaviour in a supportive way, it’s an opportunity to talk in a safe and confidential setting, without being judged. Person Centred Counselling or Talking Therapy, offers an individual the opportunity to engage in a confidential relationship with a professional and qualified counsellor who can offer unconditional positive regard, empathy and congruence to help you come to terms with any negative feelings and allow you to change and develop in your own way.

I'm a Psychotherapist at Lemons to Lemonade, an independent pyschotherapy, clinical psychology, and coaching practice based at Broughton Retail Park near Chester, run by partners Dr. Rachel Skippon, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, and myself Dr. Stephen Skippon. I offer psychological therapy to help people deal with a wide range of emotional difficulties including depression, anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, panic, panic disorder, stress, low self-esteem, low self-worth, relationship difficulties, problems at work, bereavement, and other forms of loss. I provide specialist therapy for people who have difficulty sleeping.

Mental health doesn't have to be scary! I want to take the fear out of mental health and first help you understand your own...what makes you tick and what's stopping you from ticking? When we understand how to manage our mental health, we can structure our lives to fulfil us in the long and short term. Whatever you're struggling with right now, we will work to uncover that sense of self you might have lost.

We all know life can get tough at times and we can struggle to see our way through it. Sometimes it helps to talk those experiences or feelings through with someone who can really listen and brings no agenda with them. There are so many reasons to come to therapy difficult times in life, things feeling not quite right, anxiety or depression or things from our past effecting us in the here and now (attachment or trauma). Therapy is a safe, neutral place you can use to explore what is happening for you, and it can support you in deciding how you want to manage it.

Life events and experiences can adversely impact our mental health, wellbeing and relationships. Do you feel numb, empty, flat? Are you struggling to move forward due to situations or events from the past? Are you having flashbacks, nightmares, or reliving events that have happened to you? Do you feel detached or on edge all the time? Are you having negative thoughts? Do you feel panicky and anxious? Spending your time living in the past or future, not able to enjoy the present moment?

At any stage in our lives, relationships and events can leave us with deep hurt and confusion that needs professional help. Counselling can give hope and help untangle confusing thoughts and emotions to understand our true selves and our relationships better, leading to a happier life. Experiencing a therapeutic relationship where you are genuinely valued, understood and accepted without judgement, can be in itself healing. As a person-centred creative counsellor, I see the client and therapist as equals. I provide you with a safe, confidential space to explore the issues that you bring.These sessions are yours, to use as you wish.

I combine both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Solution Focused Therapy. Both well-established therapy techniques share certain basic similarities by focusing on helping the client identify solutions while decreasing the emphasis on the past. While SFT emphasizes the importance of the present, CBT facilitates changes in negative thinking patterns that lead to pre-occupation with past problems. Effective combination of both therapies can enable clients to focus on the positive elements of their life while gaining new confidence to achieve life goals.

I believe that therapy works best when you feel you have a safe confidential space to talk about your life and anything that may cause you to feel overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, sad or angry. With your agreement I can draw on a range of appraches and work with you to make changes where you determine necessary. I am experienced in; grief, addictions, trauma, anxiety & depression, CSA, Self-development & awareness. I draw on all my experience and extensive training to help you find some resolution to the issues that bring you to counselling. BACP Accred, Certified online and phone counsellor, ACTO Member, Walk & Talk trained