Counselling in Coleford

I am a qualified and BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, experienced in treating anxiety, depression and PTSD. If you want to find ways to think and do things differently to feel better, then CBT could be right for you. Together, in a safe and structured way, we will make sense of what may be keeping you stuck and empower you to learn strategies to work towards your own goals. This could involve learning new coping techniques, challenging negative thoughts and beliefs, or experimenting with different ways of doing things. By the end of therapy you should have new tools to be able to live your life differently.

Hi, my name is Sanna and I am qualified integrative counsellor and registered member of the National Counselling Society. Have you experienced trauma and finding it difficult to move on with your life? Perhaps you are feeling stuck, anxious, scared, struggling with a sense of loss in your life or uncertain which direction to take. I offer warm, non-judgemental and confidential safe space where together we can explore what is worrying you at your pace. I can support individuals coping with significant life changing events such as serious illness, redundancy, divorce or bereavement, or any transition that feels challenging.

I am a specialist child and adolescent psychotherapist, trained to work with under 5s, children, adolescents, young adults and their families. I have 20+ years of experience (CAMHS/private) treating a range of difficulties including but not limited to: emotional dysregulation, self harm, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, gender dysphoria, aggressive behaviour, personality disorders and can support neuro-diverse young people with the challenges they face. I help my clients discover, understand and overcome the underlying causes of emotional distress that hinder their ability to face challenges and enjoy life.

Life is messy and throws us off course. We experience pain, stress and anxiety for many reasons - life events, work issues, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, or feelings of low self-esteem that makes you feel stuck. We may simply feel adrift, struggling to find meaning and our place in the world. Confronting and solving problems can be a painful process which many of us avoid. Avoidance can result in greater pain and the inability to flourish both mentally and spiritually, but by working together to fully understand your issues and goals we can work towards a more fulfilled life.

I offer CBT and Relationship (Couples) Counselling to individuals and couples, delivered with a calm and compassionate focus. My counselling practice is guided by over 20 years of helping people in difficult and often stressful situations. I have worked operationally in the NHS, Emergency Services, the RNLI and the Armed Forces, as well as teaching in schools and educational establishments. This experience informs my practice, enabling me to provide an accepting and non-judgemental environment to work through the concern, challenge or problem being faced. I can provide counselling face to face, online and whilst walking outdoors.

I have experience in many different client issues, to name some- self harm, relationship difficulties, body dysmorphia, gender dysphoria, neuro diversity, relationship difficulties, bereavement, miscarriage, infertility, addiction and trauma. I have a strong grounding in eating disorders, LGBTQ issues and sexual abuse. You may use the space how you wish to and I will be alongside you, supporting you along the way to find your own answers and come to your own solutions, conclusions and understandings. I wouldn't offer you advice but would facilitate what you would like to work on and what you wish to explore.

Our counselling offers help in addressing the difficult areas of your life. This might involve loss and grief, relationship troubles or problems at work. Equally, there are times when the cause is not clear but you still feel something is wrong. Colleagues, family and friends can be a great source of support but it's not always easy to confide in those closest to you. At times like these, talking to someone who is not personally involved can make a difference. A professional counsellor will listen to you without making judgments and can help you find new resources within yourself.

What do you need? It is sometimes helpful to ask yourself - "What are my main goals as I go for counselling? What is important to me right now? How would I like to change?" Often all someone needs is some quality time and space to be able to be themselves, and be heard - not feeling judged no matter what they say, and feel some compassion from somebody who cares. In the busy world in which we live, I provide that space for you to unwind, off-load and rediscover who you are, as well as deal with the problems you are experiencing - and change.

I believe my strongest quality as a therapist is to make you feel accepted, understood, and most of all safe. I believe that only when we feel truly safe, free of judgment and condemnation can we trust, and trust is the most prized of all human emotions. My approach will enable you to be fully involved in every step of the therapy process and to feel truly engaged in every step you take towards your happiness. I am very clear in explaining to my clients what I offer and how I work.

You may have identified issues in your life that are holding you back like trauma, low self-esteem, anger, anxiety, depression or relationship problems. You may have unexplained physical symptoms or suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome IBS or menstrual or fertility issues. Perhaps you have some understanding of your problem but still can't change. We sense life and relationships first through our bodily senses. If you want to tune into the wisdom of your body and find new ways of being I will help you

Welcome to my page! My journey to Spiritual Psychotherapy and Soul Counselling began 30+ years ago during the extensive study of Yoga, Meditation, and Eastern Philosophy. This led me to become a yoga and meditation teacher in order to assist others to find their way back 'home' to wholeness of body, mind, and spirit. Eventually I was led to a study of western psychology. I am confident that my experience in both fields of spirituality and psychology has given me a unique opportunity to be able to access the Soul layers of our psyche to facilitate deeper levels of integration, healing, insight, self-awareness, and self-empowerment.

Compassionate and creative psychotherapeutic counselling with a warm and relatable BACP registered qualified therapist. I offer humanistic, psychodynamic based integrative therapy informed by a relational approach. What is this like in practise? Essentially, supported by a safe environment without external pressure or judgment, we can explore anything you need to (you might not know what - that is welcome too). Led by your experiences and feelings and with the support of therapeutic knowledge, we will look to expand your understanding and diffuse the impact of what might be hindering you.

We all are subject to emotions like low moods, worries and frustrations; it’s all part of being human, the brain we inherit and the effect of our environment. However, when these emotions turn chronic, exaggerated and persistent, we suffer from situations like depression, anxiety and anger, which impact on our lives and well-being. These emotions spill over, adversely affecting our goals and relationships at home and at work