Female Counselling in Bury

Are you struggling with the effects of trauma, anxiety, panic, depression or pain? Or maybe you're finding that low-self esteem or lack of confidence is holding you back in your work or personal life and things are starting to feel a little bit 'stuck'. I'd like to see if I can help.

Hello and welcome, I am Nichola a psychotherapist/counsellor. I am a friendly and approachable person. I am passionate about helping you find the freedom to overcome any problems you may be having. Psychotherapy can help you make positive changes and help you change your 'stuck' patterns of behaviour. People seek therapy for a number of reasons, you may be experiencing anxiety, depression, grief or problems in your relationships. I guess if your reading my profile, then your likely to be thinking it is time to seek help.

If you're reading this, you may be looking at taking the first steps towards counselling. Talking therapy is for anyone, whether you're going through a bad time or experiencing emotional problems that you may find difficult to resolve on your own. Many of us find it easier to cope after engaging in therapy. I also work with people who want to achieve their objectives personally or relating to the workplace, whether it's to managing self-esteem or working towards professional goals. We'd work together in helping you reach your potential and to become more positive and directional.

Many of the people who come to me for help struggle with personal worries and concerns that stop them from living happy & fulfilled lives. Anxiety, depression and stress are common problems and can massively affect self confidence and self esteem, which in turn affects relationships, work and happiness. Life sometimes gives us upsetting and challenging situations ; exploring and learning new coping techniques and strategies can be extremely helpful and have a significantly positive impact personally as well as benefiting all relationships

It may be a one off counselling session you’re looking for, which can be beneficial when faced with a specific difficulty, and would like to speak to someone neutral about it. Or maybe you are seeking longer term structured sessions to address historical, situational, or recurring difficulties. Amongst other struggles, some of the difficulties I have helped clients with include anxiety, depression, bereavement, loss of status or security, breakdown in relationships, living with illness, loss of confidence and low self-esteem.

I'm Adele and I'm the founder of Thriving Young Minds. We are a team of therapists offering specialised support for 4-21 year olds including counselling, play therapy and filial therapy. This means that we can provide the most appropriate support for your needs. Maybe you're experiencing anxiety, panic, low mood, difficulties with friendships or relationships, have low self-esteem, have experienced bereavement, trauma or abuse and you're unsure of how to move forward. We can work with you to achieve your goals in a strengths-focused way, to help you develop the confidence to thrive rather than just survive.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I have 7 years' experience in counselling adults and young people, in various settings that have included educational, third sector and private practice. I have worked with Employee Assistance Programmes for the last 4+ years, offering counselling and helpline support to employees of various organisations, including the Police and NHS. I previously worked for a charity supporting adult survivors of historical abuse, for which I underwent additional training. I have supported people experiencing various issues including depression, anxiety, self-harm, trauma, relationship issues, stress, bereavement, and work-related issues.

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 help people with chronic pain and illness to experience a better quality of life in a holistic way. This may involve exploring and working with related root issues, beliefs, perceptions, physical sensations, present or past experiences, emotions, lifestyle and unconscious blocks to wellbeing, freeing up more of your energy and enabling a deeper connection with yourself, others and life. I also help people overcome stress, anxieties and/or trauma related to medical procedures (including pregnancy/adverse birth experiences), whether they are fears or phobias without a known cause, or due to previous difficult experiences.

We all have times when we have to face challenges and juggle life; this can be a very stressful time. When we are feeling, sad, alone, stressed, anxious, depressed or having relationship worries these can seem overwhelming. You may feel unable to talk to friends or family for fear of being judged. It's at times like these that we may need a helping hand, a safe place to talk, someone to talk to without feeling judged and someone who will listen to you.

I became a therapist because I like people - I like to understand their stories and how that has brought them to where they are. When you are feeling stuck because of anxiety or depression it is usually pretty difficult to believe anyone would want to listen. Well I do. I want to help you discover and explore the events, thoughts, feelings, and patterns of behaviour that have made you feel trapped so that you can make changes. Imagine being able to see your friends, attend events, even just sleep, without anxious or self critical thoughts wearing you down. That is what therapy with me can offer.

Hiya! Has the pandemic left you feeling out of sorts? Are you feeling depressed or anxious? Have you lost a piece of yourself? Struggling with relationships around you? Do you feel like your problems are minimal compared to others?