Anxiety Counselling in Lichfield

Thank you for reading my profile. Counselling is a talking therapy, allowing you to work through issues that are affecting you and change your life for the better. It is based on a personal, empathetic, non-judgemental relationship between you and the counsellor. Within this relationship you can explore what is going on in your life, gain insight into your feelings, and better understand your behaviours and thinking patterns. This can help you to come to terms with past experiences, develop better ways of coping, help overcome depression or anxiety , and challenge and change unhelpful ways of thinking.

I have experience of working with a wide range of difficulties, and I offer an individually tailored treatment plan. I have experience working with depression and low mood, relationship difficulties, anxiety , trauma and PTSD, OCD, eating related difficulties, chronic pain, and low self-esteem. Some individuals also seek support for emotional difficulties arising from past/traumatic experiences, life transitions, being a victim of crime or abuse, difficulties at work, difficulties arising from health problems or being involved in an accident or crime.

Life can involve upsetting, stressful, or traumatic events that can negatively impact how we think, feel, and behave. You may have anxiety and depression, struggle with low self esteem or have suicidal/intrusive thoughts. You may have problems controlling anger or impulsiveness. Maybe your thoughts or feelings are impacting relationships around you, or vice versa.Whatever the circumstance, I can help you understand yourself and others in a safe and non-judgmental space, for new or long term troubles. I also offer coping techniques to reduce intensity/frequency of negative thoughts, images, and physical sensations ( panic attacks etc)

Life is not straightforward and sometimes overwhelming. Often we know what our difficulties are, sometimes we don't. I offer a friendly, supportive environment in which to talk about what matters most to you, and find ways to move forward. I am a psychotherapist working for Prohealth UK (www.prohealthuk.org) and privately. I have worked in varied settings, providing psychotherapy services for NHS patients, Staffordshire Fire & Police Service, Staffordshire County Council, East Staffs Borough Council, Salford Hospital and local charity.

I am a passionate and caring therapist who has extensive experience of working with people in distress, from those reporting anxiety , depression and relational conflict, to those struggling with their body image, trauma and loss. In therapy we will explore your current difficulties and understand these in relation to your earlier life experiences. We will then work to develop healthier coping skills and focus on you achieving your goals in the shortest time period possible.

My name is Suzanne and I worked as a Registered Nurse in the NHS for over 20 years and trained as an Integrative Psychotherapist in 2014, working in a range of settings including the NHS, with a range of psychological difficulties. I provide both short and long-term therapy and my approach integrates a range of effective therapeutic interventions tailored to meet the needs of the client. Within the private sector I work with adults with a range of psychological difficulties including anxiety , depression, OCD, trauma, grief, health issues and relationship difficulties. I work with NHS clients affected by physical health issues.

Has life thrown something in your path that you are struggling to make sense of? Are you aware that your stress or anxiety levels are heightened and you are confused by these feelings? Then perhaps you need someone to talk to, to help you make sense of the confusion you are feeling and the unexplained emotions that can feel overwhelming and leave you feeling alone. As a qualified person-centred counsellor I can offer an empathic, open, safe environment, enabling you to explore those feelings, allowing you to better understand them and helping you to reconnect with you inner values and sense of self-worth.

Well done for taking the first step to accessing support and alleviating some of the distress you are feeling. This is very often the hardest step and almost always the most daunting one but I hope that reading my profile encourages you to take the next step and begin your therapeutic journey. I have over 14 years experience in helping adults and young people to overcome anxiety , build self- esteem and confidence, fight depression and low mood and achieve healthy relationships. I specialise in working with people who experience intense or overwhelming emotions that can act as an obstacle to them living the life they want to live.

I'm a professional and caring Psychotherapist with 14 years experience of helping my clients overcome emotional distress and mental health difficulties. I understand the pressures of modern day life and will work with you collaboratively to achieve a happy, healthy and content life. If you are feeling anxious, fearful, low or alone, please do not suffer in silence, as my services can provide you with a helping hand. I specialise in all areas of mental health, and have spent 12 years working with GP practices offering private therapy services. I have spent 2 years working in a private rehab hospital for addiction.

I offer a confidential, non-judgemental approach to helping you work through any issue, or to help you process things that may be causing you anxiety . I work with anyone 16+ and am experienced in working with anxiety , depression, loss (including traumatic bereavement), work related stress and anxiety etc. As a specialist fertility counsellor. I can help you work through the difficult emotions infertility can bring, also if you are considering fertility treatment, or are going through treatment (including using a donor or surrogate), or are ending treatment, I also work with pre and post natal issues, as well as pregnancy loss.

Are you experiencing anxiety , low mood, or a general feeling that something is not quite right? Do you sometimes feel like you're on a journey in unfamiliar territory, without a map? Or like your head is so full of thoughts that you can't think straight? As a counsellor, I see myself as a fellow traveller, a supportive and empowering companion to you, if you are travelling a difficult path. My aim is to offer empathic understanding and acceptance, seeing each one of us as a worthwhile individual in our own right, whatever journey we are on.

I'm a warm, compassionate and empathic therapist providing a confidential, supportive and professional counselling service where you will be heard, valued and respected. Life can be hard and at times it may feel very overwhelming, sometimes we find ourselves feeling lost or stuck in an uncomfortable place. Difficult emotions, thoughts, fears and life events can become too much to bear. Counselling can help you to make sense of past or present issues that may be affecting your daily life. I am here to help you in finding a way forward, change is possible whatever issues you are facing.

Counselling is effective in allowing you to make positive changes to your life, so you are able to deal with any overwhelming issues that are causing you emotional pain, unhappiness, or stress. Perhaps you're feeling trapped or blocked by the past, feeling stuck in survival mode with old patterns that keep resurfacing. Maybe you are recently grieving from a bereavement or a loss of some kind, or simply can’t make sense of a general flatness or despair with feelings of stress, depression, and anxiety . I provide a non-judgemental, inclusive space to explore these difficult thoughts and feelings to gain greater understanding.

My primary aim is to encourage and support you to make the positive changes you are seeking. I understand that life throws us curve balls which may be challenging, and it may be tricky to balance all of these on your own and so I provide you with an understanding, warm, non-judgemental and confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. 

Are you a parent concerned about your child? Or an adult with worries about mental well being, or family? We recognise that reaching out for help can be a big step. I run Cura Psychology, Lichfield's most established independent clinical psychology, therapy and counselling practice. We are a bespoke team of highly skilled and experienced mental health professionals offering CBT, ACT, trauma treatments, DDP, theraplay, music therapy/creative therapies and parenting advice as well as assessments for ADHD and ASD screening all delivered within a warm and collaborative therapeutic relationship. We would love to hear from you!

As a Doctor of Counselling Psychology my training has been in a wide range of theoretical approaches as accredited by the British Psychological Society and this enables me to work effectively with people with a wide range of psychological difficulties and mental health problems.

I am an accredited Integrative counsellor. I focus on Attachment theory, Person Centred Therapy, T.A, NLP, Compassionate Mind Therapy and Mindfulness. I have 25 years experience as a private counsellor and 10 years working in the NHS. I have also worked as a lecturer in counselling. I specialise in working with perinatal and postnatal issues,infertility and parenting issues. My research dissertation was, "The transition into new motherhood and the need for a counselling service." I run perinatal and postnatal parenting courses. I specialise in working with low self esteem issues and bullying, including work related stress.