Career Guidance Counselling in Leicester

Hello, my name is Kerrie Riley. I am a registered counsellor (therapist) working in Leicester, Leicestershire. I am a member of the BACP (British Association For Counselling And Psychotherapy). I started my career in counselling, because I have a passion for supporting the wellbeing of others and  believe anyone can benefit from a supportive and genuine relationship. I am confident in working with a variety of age groups over 14yrs, and from different cultures or ethnicities. I pride myself in working with the LGBTQIA+ and ethnically diverse communities.

I work with local, UK and international clients. Drawing from our discussions, two Masters degrees and 13 years of experience I will blend methods to match and meet your unique needs. I have many years of experience of working with clients online with excellent outcomes. The breadth of my six year training and a first career in business and education mean that I can also offer assistance in many subject areas that are not on the main list to the right of this page, these include Executive & Entrepreneur Development (see list below).

Hi, I'm Craig, a psychotherapist. I provide warm, down-to-earth therapy and have worked with people from all walks of life, in both private practice and charity settings. You may have a specific issue affecting your life, or a vague sense of not feeling right, but want to understand yourself more deeply. As a therapist, my role is not to give advice, but to support you at your pace, in the way that’s best for you. We can talk about anything, I won’t judge you, but I can bring knowledge and experience to help you find your best way through your struggles. Because life is short & struggling emotionally can get in the way of so much.

I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Director of The Leicestershire Psychology Service with over 17 years experience offering clinical psychology services to adults with mental health difficulties.

Hello, I believe it can be tough sometimes perhaps because you might be feeling stuck or your sense of direction has derailed, its ok! I get it! All you want is to feel heard. However you are feeling, it truly is ok! Trying to understand where it is you are right now is an important part of therapy, which will help you to overcome issues, such as anxiety, stress, lack of confidence & low self - esteem. You maybe feeling some or all of these and the thought of getting back on track feels like a challenge.

Hello, I am a warm and compassionate counsellor who has a real enthusiasm for helping individuals work through their emotional issues such as anxiety, bereavement and low self-esteem towards healing and improved well-being, making real positive changes in their lives. Living in a busy stressful world we can struggle daily with our personal challenges, leaving us feeling misunderstood, judged, stuck, anxious and alone. I can support you on your counselling journey by creating a safe, calm and confidential space for you to talk freely about your issues, where you will be listened to, understood with sensitivity, without being judged

Hi, I am a fully qualified Counsellor/Psychotherapist based in Oadby. Sometimes we can all feel overwhelmed and struggle in life. Experiences can often cause strong feelings of anger, fear or pain and by talking and understanding your individual situation you can begin to lessen the pain. Counselling can help you to manage the anxiety, anger and any other emotions you may be experiencing, by working together we can look at areas that you would like to work on, to enable you to find ways of coping.

We all have mental health just like physical health and sometimes we all need someone to talk to. Maybe you have situations arising in life at the moment which you are finding difficult to work through, perhaps you don't feel you can reach out to those around you or perhaps it is just too personal. Whatever the struggle may be, you are not alone.

Hi I'm Chrissie, Do your thoughts and feelings restrict your happiness or hinder your relationships? Working together we will find ways to overcome your obstacles and improve your life by exploring your inner thoughts, feelings, emotions & experiences, gaining a better understanding of how to resolve issues for yourself. I provide space where you feel heard, understood and respected without judgment. Time to explore your concerns, dilemmas, to be yourself, where you are important without having to worry about others. I have worked as a therapist since 2015, working with adults from late teens to retirement age.

It takes great courage to consider therapy and I have deep admiration for you doing so. My personal experience of therapy has shown me how important it is to find the right counsellor, and I hope after reading more about my approach and what I can support you with, helps you decide if I’m the therapist you would like alongside you. You may be considering therapy to explore issues, thoughts and feelings that are currently causing concern and distress. Not limited to, but issues such as bereavement, relationships, employment, anger, addiction, family conflict, self esteem, etc.

I provide confidential, non-judgemental counselling to enable the client to deal with emotional difficulties which may be causing distress. Using empathy and congruence to help my client feel at ease, I endeavour to help them deal with any difficulties they may face. I have been providing face to face counselling for over 15 years. I have experience in working with depression, abuse, bereavement and sexuality. I have over 10 years experience working in schools. I’ve also got 2 years experience working with adults and students at University

I am a warm, calm and non-judgmental counsellor who welcomes those who need to unburden their troubles and unravel their muddles. I am resilient enough to hear your darkest stories and hopeful enough to know that we can all grow. I have experience of counselling people with trauma, as well as anxiety, depression and day-to-day worries. I have 20 years experience of working for charities, with people who have experienced mental health issues, homelessness, disability and with older people. I love to work with people to realise their goals, rediscover their choices and to find hope, self-acceptance and emotional peace of mind.

Hello, I'm Hannah, I offer both long and short term individual therapy for adults and young people aged 12 and above. I am trained in integrative counselling and psychotherapy. This means that I use a range of theories to suit the client, including cognitive behavioural therapy, person-centered counselling and attachment theory. I have lots of experience in working with young people and adults in a therapeutic setting. No matter what form of support you need, I believe that the client-therapist relationship is most important. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings.

Hello, my name is Tamar (this is pronounced tay-maar, for those who get anxious about unusual names). If you are struggling with an area of your life, counselling may be able to help you. It is not always an easy journey, but I am here to walk alongside you. I am a qualified and NCS accredtied registered Person-Centred Counsellor, ILM5 Coach and workplace mediator. I am passionate and professional about the counselling I provide and adhere to NCS ethical guidelines within my practice. I work online using Zoom with clients across the UK. For those in the local area (when we are not mid-pandemic) my office is wheelchair accessible.

How we are with ourselves matters. At the core of my counselling work is you. Does trauma, grief or doubt steer you away from where you are or what you are striving towards? I understand sharing these experiences can be overwhelming or uncomfortable. In a confidential and calm space, I will support you through your personal thought and emotional explorations. At your pace we will understand and reflect on past and present experiences, inviting compassionate inner dialogue and movement away from shame and criticism. I am committed to being respectful and sensitive towards the diversity of experience and beliefs. I will not judge you.

If you are reading this I wonder if life feels difficult at the moment. Perhaps you are feeling anxious, depressed, living with the distress of uncertainty? Finding it difficult to let go of control, of perfectionism, feeling vulnerable or struggling with living in a ‘never enough’ world? Is this having a negative effect on your relationships, or are you struggling to understand traumatic events in your past, and you can no longer soldier on as before? However you may be feeling, it can feel really scary to come and talk to a counsellor. But I respect your courage to reach out, and I will listen to you with warmth and empathy.

Hello. Life inevitably gets tough sometimes. It may be that you have experienced something that has deeply impacted you, or you may feel unsure about something, you may be struggling with anxiety or depression, or you might be feeling overwhelmed, stressed or stuck. You may have a particular problem or issue that you’d like to discuss with someone in confidence. Or, it may be behavior change that you’re seeking? Perhaps you’re having difficulty in your relationships? Or struggling to make sense of or come to terms with loss or issues that happened in the past. Maybe you just have a general sense that something isn’t quite right?

Does life sometimes feel like it’s getting on top of you and you aren’t quite sure where to turn to? Could you benefit from a place to talk, to explore your thoughts and gain some clarity? Stress, anxiety, depression or general low mood can and do affect us all at some point in our lives. It’s a normal reaction to often challenging or adverse situations. Short term Counselling and longer term Psychotherapy can offer support and an opportunity to promote a greater sense of well-being

If you’re reading this I guess you want to know a little about who I am and whether therapy would be good for you. In which case, hello – nice to meet you! I think I can help people with just the right kind of safe, non-judgemental environment that allows us to understand and work through issues. I work with clients face to face, or remotely by phone or Zoom, using a range of exercises and techniques that I have personally developed to help release tension and improve life. With a bit of work, you can end therapy feeling more secure in yourself and free from all that stuff which has stopped you from being the real you.