Addiction Counselling in Bury

As a BACP registered counsellor with over 15 years experience, I support people through depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction , abuse, loss amongst many other issues. Having a confidential space to talk, a space just for you, can start you on the path to making positive changes. Each person's journey differs so I aim to explore it with you, adapting my skills to fit your needs. I believe each of us have the ability to enhance our lives, sometimes we just need a little help along the way. Taking that first step to meet a counsellor requires courage; I understand this and aim to make it as easy as possible.

I am a Professional with a vast experience working in mental health with diverse clients using skills in assessment and formulation of complex issues. I am always passionate to help people suffering from mental health that captivated me to continue fulfilling my desire to help people.

I am a fully qualified and registered psychotherapist, practising in both Person Centred and CBT therapies. I offer face to face sessions in a therapeutic confidential setting, alongside this I also use both online and telephone counselling platforms. I have experience within many areas including issues such as domestic violence, sexual abuse, mental abuse, mental health, anxiety, work related stress, addiction & family issues

I am a supportive and empathetic therapist; who provides a safe, non judgemental environment for clients to explore their difficulties. I believe that the experience of sharing difficult feelings; of being 'heard' and not judged can be liberating and empowering. Counselling can help you understand why you think, feel and act like you do and help you create a new design for living.

My name is Jacquelyn & I'm an experienced, BACP Accredited, Counsellor & Psychotherapist & an award winning Coach. I provide a non judgemental space for you to talk through your concerns and work alongside you in finding ways to move forward and improve your sense of wellbeing. People come to counselling with me for many reasons & our work together can help you to; *Learn more about yourself *Make sense of your thoughts and feelings *Release some of the pressure you may be experiencing *Develop as a person *Learn how to take control of your life *Respond to challenges and change healthily *Build self confidence & self esteem

Maybe you are bereaved and feeling hopeless, but can't discuss this with family? Maybe you are feeling anxious and isolated, working from home and you are fearful of discussing job security with your boss? Maybe you don’t even know why you are feeling so sad or overwhelmed but you do know it is beginning to impact your daily life. Counselling is a talk therapy and it is extremely useful for exploring what is going on beneath the surface we present to the world, that version of ourselves that tries so hard to keep all of the plates spinning at all costs. I want to help you with whatever you are feeling, you are not alone with this.

At Calm Counselling my role is to help you explore how you feel in a safe, comfortable environment where you feel supported. Counselling is a service that can provide you with the space, tools and encouragement to look deeply at experiences in your life that are causing you difficulties in your current life or stopping you from fully realising your future potential.

The thought of therapy can often be a daunting prospect to consider and choosing the right counsellor is the important decision to make on this journey. I value individual difference, integrity, honesty and strongly believe that we can be empowered to find our own answers. I have an empathic and warm approach which enables you to explore any difficulties in a non-judgmental and accepting environment. Talking can help us to learn more about ourself or help us to make sense of our thoughts and feelings, enabling us to see things from a different perspective and feel better able to move onwards more positively.

Life can be overwhelming at times and it’s hard to know what to do for the best. The Covid era has been a strange time that’s tested relationships, problematised goals, brought great suffering, loss and anxiety, and made even straightforward decisions and plans feel impossible. Even aside from recent events, it’s so rare in our day-to-day lives to have chance to pause, reflect, and explore what we want and what the blocks might be to getting it. I'd like to work with you if you've ever felt stuck, lost, confused, lonely, sad, uncertain or guilty about anything, past or present - we can explore and untangle those feelings together.

How can I help..? Many people want to make a change and feel better, you don't have to feel anxious, worried, frustrated or alone. I understand how and why problems happen and can help you resolve them with expert UKCP & BACP counselling and therapy. I am a Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Hypnotherapist, Psychologist and trainer/accreditor of therapists and I see clients that refer themselves, are referred by GPs, health insurers and occupational health companies at my practice Talking-Cure in Bolton. I work with adults one-to one and specialise in emotional, thought and behavioural issues relating to anxiety, panic and self-esteem.

Do you feel out of touch with life and yourself? Do you feel a heaviness that you think will never lift? Do you feel that a ‘normal’, happy life is out of reach? It can feel like a life without anxiety, hopelessness and fear is impossible and that the experiences and relationships you yearn to fully enjoy and be present for are unattainable.

I offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR and Counselling to individuals and couples presenting with a range of mental health issues, some of which are listed below.

Taking a brave first step into seeking help through counselling can feel so difficult and yet it potentially could be life changing. I understand how that feels and hope that my natural warm persona and training in person centred counselling would enable you to begin that process. Additional training in cognitive behavioural therapy as well as extensive continued professional development allows an integrative style of work that can help with a wide range of issues and needs. Working from home as a private counsellor as well as having been employed by a local school provides a perfect balance of experiences and skills to offer help.

Are you unsure of who to talk to or where to turn for help and support? My counselling service could be the perfect place for you to explore your thoughts and feelings in a confidential and non-judgemental environment.

Does it feel to you like no matter how hard you try, you can't seem to shift how you are feeling and you are overwhelmed by it all? Change is possible and there is a way through. Imagine if you woke up this morning and everything feels right, and you are able to make sense and take control of what is going on, allowing you to live your life free from limitations. It may not be easy, but you can begin to feel that life has more meaning and that you are experiencing healthy wellbeing again.