LGBTQ+ Affirming Counsellors in Ipswich, ENG

I’m a qualified counsellor, trained to draw on a broad range of theories and approaches and put them together in a way that suits you (“Integrative” in the jargon). As a Registered Member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (www.bacp.co.uk) you can be assured that I have been trained to a recognised standard and that I work to a professional code of conduct.

With over 20 years experience working as a therapist and my own life challenges, I am still continually stretching myself and increasing my knowledge and skills, for the benefit of my clients. My passion and purpose in life is to challenge my own mind and passing that knowledge and experience on, helping you to do the same and ultimately feeling able to handle anything that happens in life, even through difficult times. Issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, fears, etc. are quite common in these times and together we may be able to help you with strategies and clear understanding at a deeper level, enabling you to progress.

Life can be extremely challenging, particularly in these current strange times! Anxiety and depression are more prevalent than ever at the moment. As an integrative counsellor, I draw upon a number of theories and styles to support you in therapy enabling me to work in the best possible way to suit your needs. However, despite these different approaches, it is the relationship which has been found to be the most important factor in facilitating change. I provide a warm, non-judgemental and empathic relationship, which is based upon trust and sensitivity, to enable you to explore concerns from the past, present or future.

I’m an experienced Counselling Professional who can help shape your perspective into a healthy and productive one. Whether it’s your career, your relationships, or anything else that’s important to you, I’ll help you develop the habits and skills to effectively deal with the challenges and emotional moments you may encounter in life. To learn how to manage and overcome certain aspects of your life is to become your own therapist.

I am an integrative counsellor as being able to look at a person as a whole is so important, to understand the past, present and future. It is really important for me that you feel safe and non judged so that we can truly explore and work on the problems that you bring. In the understanding we find from what is going on for you we can then look into what strategies and resources we can put in place to help you manage the present and therefore find a more contented present. It isn't about finding perfect as it doesn't exist but getting through life the best we can and counselling can help you do that!

I am an Integrative counsellor, Life Coach and NLP practitioner. I believe every client is unique and I like to work together with my clients to help them untangle their pasts and look forward to a brighter future. I will never judge you or your decisions, I understand life is never black and white and most of us do the best we can with the resources available to us. I have a fully accessible counselling room and toilet. I understand the importance of feeling safe and so I will work with you to make the room comfortable for you.

'Are you feeling Depressed? Is the feeling of Anxiety getting in the way of your happiness? Do you find Relationships difficult or simply need to understand yourself better? As your Counsellor I will listen attentively to understand your process and value you positively as a person. My aim is to help you explore your feelings, thoughts and personal experience to help you move forward. Throughout our therapeutic relationship, you will learn about yourself and be able to identify any obstacles that are preventing you to reach your full potential. Remember, there is no shame in seeking counselling and taking your well-being seriously.

We help children, adolescents and adults with a range of mental health struggles. Our practice is patient focused so at all times their needs and recovery is at the centre of our work, ensuring positive outcomes for them.

Are you feeling anxious or suffering from a low mood? Perhaps you are experiencing relationship problems or struggling to find your own identity? Having a safe, supportive space where you can explore these issues can be a useful way of finding closure and developing self-awareness. I work with individuals who are over 18 and who wish to explore their challenging emotions. For an informal chat about counselling and what it can offer, please give me a call. There is no obligation to continue and I am happy to help. My private practice is based in Ipswich and off-road parking is available.

Being able to talk to a non-judgemental counsellor in a safe confidential environment can be a very therapeutic experience, allowing difficulties to be unpacked, worked through and resolved. I have over 11 years experienced as BACP registered counsellor who works with adults, couples and young people. I have developed an integrative skills set which includes transpersonal psychotherapy, nature based eco-psychology & creative art & play therapy, attachment focused therapy, relationship counselling, mindfulness-based stress reduction.

Hello, I'm Jack. Most of us struggle at some points in our lives. Sometimes you might feel stuck and that you are repeating the same patterns making you feel anxious, overwhelmed or losing your spark. This is where expert psychological help might be needed to help you to remove psychological barriers to live a broader and deeper life. I’ve worked in the NHS and other mental health services for over a decade. So I have worked with most psychological problems and a broad range of clients. Please see my website for further details: www.jackhawksley.com

Sometimes the world sometimes throws up huge challenges just as we're really struggling inside too, from debilitating conditions such as anxiety or depression. At times like this, our normal coping strategies may fail, dragging in heavy self-criticism and/or destructive behaviours. Some of us find ourselves moving from high anxiety by reaching for something big - food/drink/gambling/shopping//sex/porn/obsessive tidying etc - to get rid of it. The shame of the fix can quickly restart the anxiety and so the cycle starts again. But there is another way.

Sometimes we all need additional support to navigate difficult times and making a decision to seek help for our personal problems can be daunting. I believe in creating a safe space to work together, where you are the expert in your own experiences and I have the experience and expertise in psychological theories and techniques. I believe that by bringing together this expertise we can work together to enable you to achieve your unique personal goals. Some of the relationship problems I work with include communication issues, affairs and betrayals, family issues, parenting issues, separation and divorce.

Have you reached a point where you sense you just can’t carry on feeling this way? Maybe it’s a recent breakup, or a build up of feelings that’s just all become too much to cope with on your own. Perhaps you are carrying a silent pain that you wish the people around you could see. Maybe you are tired of not feeling understood by those closest to you. I wonder if you have lost your trust in others, and reaching out for help often feels impossible. I specialize in working with people to make sense of their past and how it is affecting the present. You are really not alone, and I would like to help, your feelings do matter.

Hello. Do you feel overwhelmed or anxious? Would you like to access counselling or just some listening and support right now. You may be feeling isolated and have no one else to talk to or be finding it difficult to share your problems with family and friends. I believe in creating a safe, warm and empathic space for you to talk. Therapy can help share difficult feelings and emotions in a confidential, safe, non-judgemental space. I offer online therapy, phone and face to face counselling.

Suffering low self esteem and confidence? You are feeling anxious, depressed, lonely, worried, ruminating, catastrophising, isolating, unable to say no, feeling stuck, hiding their feelings so others won't know. You would like to stop this behaviour, to be able to dream and fulfil those dreams, be able to go out without anxiety as to how it might be and ruminating afterwards and feeling you have said and did the wrong thing. You feel put upon by others as you can't so no for fear of someone disliking them, feeling resentful.

We are all able to agree that our physical health is variable, but it may be much harder to admit that our psychological health is in constant flux. All too often, we find ourselves buying into the idea of the "stiff upper lip": that "mental health issues" affect only other people - and "weak people", at that! It can be very daunting, therefore, to recognise that we need help and then to take steps to find a professional who will help things improve. I understand those concerns, because I've been there: and I also have experience of the positive effects of psychotherapy - from both sides of the consulting-room!

Counselling will provide a safe and non-judgemental space that is separate from everyday life where you will be able to talk about your emotional difficulties to a trained professional enabling you to discover the roots of your worries. My integrative approach will enable us to discover together your current difficulties giving you back some control over your mental health.

Counselling offers support and help for a variety of issues. There may be events from your past or childhood you would like to understand and discuss with support from a counsellor. Perhaps you are feeling dissatisfied or unhappy in your work life, or family life and could use some guidance and a different perspective to help you find what the root issue may be. You may have experienced a life changing event; such as divorce, child birth, becoming a parent, or losing a loved one. Whatever is making life feel difficult, counselling can offer a space to feel heard, understood and help you find the courage you need to move forward.

Worried, troubled, confused, depressed, anxious, lacking confidence, direction or sense of purpose? Talk to a highly specialised Doctoral level Psychologist, with an excellent reputation. You may have a degree of complexity which you wish to unravel or quite a straightforward issue which you need to get to understand more cohesively. In any event - I can offer and integrate a range of approaches that is right for you. PLEASE NOTE - I charge between £100 - £150 per hour according to affordability. If I'm unable to answer your call immediately please leave a message or send an email and I shall get back to you as soon as possible.