Counselling in Hull

Life can leave us feeling "wounded". At times life can feel confusing, difficult, painful, miserable, and so much more. In those moments we need to talk because holding it all in can be even more agonising. It may be that you are unsure of what it is you would like to explore, or you are aware that something does not feel right, or you don't know who you are anymore. Talking about the things that are affecting your life can transform YOU, because talking aims to help you deal with and overcome things that are causing you emotional pain or making you feel uncomfortable. Talking can offer you a safe space to explore yourself.

As a coach and occupational psychologist, I focus on individuals who require support with their mental ill health while at work. This will include work-related stress, work-related anxiety, work-related depression, work-related fatigue, and sleep. I work with teams and organisations.

If you're feeling confused, overwhelmed or anxious, are struggling to gain clarity on how to move forwards right now, and want to find your next steps, I can help you. It can be difficult to make sense of our experience - our mind's a busy place at the best of times, and especially so when we find ourselves pulled along by strong currents of confusion or over-thinking, stress, anxiety, and worse. Asking for help with our difficulties can feel like a huge step, a last resort perhaps as we struggle to find the solutions we need to move forwards.

I remember the first time I sought out therapist, how daunting it was, and that was after acknowledging within myself I wasn't happy with how my life was working out. The word "Autopilot" comes to mind. This is a troubling time, and then faces the challenge of choosing the right person. I understand your struggles to get this far, and commend your effort so far. It is also important to note the relationship between the therapist and client, which is where the work is done. Choosing the right person, with the right empathy is so important, and you may not get this right first time. So lets take a leap of faith and start here.

Hello my name is Mary, I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. One of the hardest things is to admit you need help and then to ask for it, but we all need help at some point in our lives. I feel privileged to be able to work with both adults and teens. I pride myself in providing a supportive, friendly, non-judgemental, safe and confidential space for my clients. I will be by your side on your therapy journey which may feel uncomfortable at times but I also believe there is a place in the therapy room for smiles. My small, friendly private practice is run with Clinical Supervision, fully insured and accredited by the NCS.

If you have become aware that you struggle with relationships, friendships, feel stuck, lost your sparkle, don’t feel seen or heard then I can be the person to help you unpick all of this and help you to understand your feelings and give you the tools to deal with these things.

Hello, I’m Jonathan, a qualified counsellor accredited by the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. I work in warm, empathetic, and supportively challenging way that seeks to help clients with their difficulties and distress by facilitating self-reflection, and by deepening awareness. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life and have experience of working with clients who bring a diverse range of issues, including anxiety and depression, identity related issues, loss of meaning, relationship difficulties, and work and study problems.

At times life can be hard. It can feel overwhelming at times and you find its a struggle to manage at times. I wonder could I help support you through these difficult times? I would like to help support you in a calm non directive approach. Working together for you to find yourself and reach your true potential or perhaps make the changes you desire. I believe in the importance of a therapeutic relationship and this is the base of my approach to working with clients. I offer a warm, confidential, non judgmental safe space for clients to explore their needs, issues concerns and worries. I will be with you through your journey.

I support clients facing a range of personal challenges, including bereavement and loss, anxiety and depression, PTSD, as well as those wanting to explore a deeper personal development and growth. I work with clients who are looking to better understand themselves and their relationships with others, those healing from complex trauma, and people recovering from emotional, spiritual and sexual abuse. I work creatively with my clients providing a sacred, safe and brave space for deep transformational healing. Together, we will work holistically with the body, mind, and spirit to explore and better understand our human experience.

Hello, I’m Debbie, a qualified Transactional Analysis (TA) Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and trainee Integrative Psychotherapist. I prefer to work with clients face to face but I do work online too. Having worked in mental health services for almost 20 years, I developed significant experience and a genuine passion in helping people with mental health difficulties. In particular, adults and young people struggling with eating disorders or eating difficulties, and obsessive-compulsive behaviours. I am, however, open to working with any difficulty in life you may be facing. I mainly work with adults but will work with young people 16+.

Your 20s and 30s are often framed as “the best years of your life”. It’s a time of lots of change, self-discovery and forging your own path, but it comes with so many pressures and expectations. Perhaps you’re feeling stuck or lost, and lacking purpose and direction because you don’t know who you really are or what you want out of life. Maybe you’re struggling with difficult feelings, or have noticed there are unhealthy patterns playing out in your relationships. You might want to learn how to set and maintain new boundaries, communicate more effectively, and build your self-esteem. If any of this resonates for you, I can help.

Acknowledging that you need to talk to someone else other than a family member or a friend is the first step, which can be very challenging. I understand it takes courage to share your vulnerable parts with someone you don’t know but I also believe that it can be very powerful, and a life changing experience. In my work I provide a space, where you can discover things about yourself you perhaps haven’t been aware of before. I am passionate about connecting with an inner child we sometimes dismiss or forget about due to demands, and responsibilities that life brings.

I have been offering counselling services for 7 years and I am extremely passionate about supporting individuals suffering with emotional distress and believe most people can be helped to self-soothe and heal.  I have a relaxing and private counselling room in Hull (HU5) and I offer face to face appointments on Saturdays. I have some availability during the week in evenings for online or telephone appointments.

My name is Amy; thank you for taking the time to look at my page. I have over 10 years post-qualification experience working with clients across a range of issues in both the charity and private sectors and dedicate much of my time to training local schools and community organisations on the impact of mental health issues and bereavement. I have particular success with those who may have previously found therapy daunting or difficult, as well as working with trainee counsellors looking for advice and support on how to start their counselling business.

I'm Dr Claire Wilson, Clinical Psychologist and Director of The Psychology Place. Covering Hull and East Riding we can offer a range of therapies by highly qualified and experienced Clinical Psychologists working with the full age range from children to adults. Our Director Dr Claire Wilson is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist and trauma specialist having held senior NHS roles in adult and child mental health services. We offer a range of services including specialist therapeutic assessment and therapy, organisational support and expert witness assessment services with extensive experience in civil and family law cases.

Hello, for many people getting in touch with a stranger to talk about the feelings that you are experiencing is a daunting thought. I have had therapy myself for a number of year so I know how difficult it can be to make the first move. Therapy isn't about blaming yourself or passing responsibility it is about working together with another individual to see how you can make positive changes in your life and move forward in the way that is right for you. I work with teenagers and adults and offer a safe space for you explore the things you want to change and for you to make sense of past experiences.

Often, I hear the phrase “others have it far worse than me…” and where there may be a truth in that phrase, I believe YOU are just as important. This is the ethos of my practice. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space for you to talk, be heard, your personal experience validated and for positive change to occur. I have also experienced personal therapy so understand how daunting the first step can be; at first I found it scary, challenging but always supportive and it gave me a greater self-belief and deeper understanding of myself that I continue using today.