Counselling in Wonersh

It is difficult to stay on course throughout our lives. Some people come to therapy because they feel they have lost the sense of who they are by bending into who they think their partner, boss or parents need. Others come feeling unable to handle a sudden traumatic event or circumstances that have slowly built for years. Whatever difficulties have brought you to this point, I will create a warm, understanding and calm place for you to share them and begin to leave some of them behind. I focus on four areas anxiety, mediation, infidelity and life transitions.

I consider myself to be a warm, caring and approachable person. I know that coming for counselling takes great courage and I will do my utmost to help you feel at ease. I trained in an integrative approach to counselling, this allows me to tailor therapy, to meet each individual client's needs. I believe that people are unique human beings, who have the potential to make the most of their lives. I have considerable experience of working with nervous illness including, anxiety, depression, OCD, diversity, age related issues and also a wide range of personal problems and relationship problems.

Do you feel contented + peaceful within yourself + your relationships? We only know what we have learnt to date and, if you have not been given the tools, how can you know any different? I have a saying 'show me the boy + I will show you the man' and 'show me the girl + I will show you the woman'. So much of how we are today, scarily, was learnt in the first few years of life. Adaption happened to fit your original family. Therefore, when you go into other situations or relationships you may find you struggle or don't fit in. This is when counselling helps to explore and re-learn. Please know you are not meant to struggle in life.

I offer support to clients who may be experiencing times of anxiety, depression, bereavement or sleep difficulties. Perhaps you are struggling with a particular life event, and would like to talk through difficulties with someone other than family or friends. I offer empathic and non-judgemental listening in a safe space, allowing clients to explore what is going on for them. I also offer more proactive, solution focused ways of encouraging self-support and strategies.

I am passionate about helping people and mental health. Sometimes it can be difficult to identify why we are feeling the way we are or understand what it is we are feeling, simply talking to a therapist can help us gain better insight into what is going on for us and bring about clarity.

Life. It can be amazing. Yet, at times it can be challenging, hard and seem to be 'getting on top of us'. Maybe something has happened recently that you are struggling with or it could be life has been difficult for some time. I am here to offer you time and space to explore what is happening for you, to understand why things are how they are and to support you through a process of personal growth and change. The idea of change may seem daunting - you may feel stuck, and unable to change, but it is possible. I believe that as humans we all have the capacity to literally change our minds and i am here to help you with that.

I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Play Therapist and Mental Health Nurse. I have a wealth of experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings within the NHS in therapist roles. These included child and adolescent mental health teams, and several specialist eating disorders services. I specialise in treating eating disorders, depression, anxiety, emotional and behavioural problems. As a CBT therapist I aim to help people to identify their unhealthy thoughts and behaviours, and collaboratively work together to challenge these and bring about change

Sometimes relationships can seem such a struggle. Difficulties with trust and commitment, the arrival of children, redundancy, ill-health, infidelity, 'empty nest' syndrome, retirement, bereavement - these can all pose significant challenges to our ability to form and maintain a loving, emotionally fulfilling connection. Maybe you are at a crisis point, feel stuck, or are trying to work out whether or not to separate? You might be unhappy with your sexual relationship. If you feel like you need some help, I will listen and support without judgement, and can offer you counselling that is professional, sensitive and confidential.

Hello,My name is Anna, welcome to my profile. You might be reaching to try counselling for a first time or you've tried before and didn't notice any difference in yourself or in your life? First of all, well done for making this first step- trying to find out the right counsellor for you. I offer a warm, safe, confidential, non-judgemental and empathetic environment where we could build a trust between us- something so important in therapy room.My aim is to offer a space for you where you could gain more understanding of yourself.I believe that I am able to provide a calm space, which allows you to feel safe to talk about yourself

In an ever-changing and uncertain world, counselling is an opportunity to take stock and reflect on how life feels for you. No matter what your concern might be, I can give you a safe place to explore your unique take on life. Difficult thoughts and feelings can be listened to respectfully and without fear of being judged. Whether you're feeling anxious, unfulfilled or unable to cope - you don't have to face your struggle alone. Talking things through can lighten the emotional load, restore perspective and bring positive change.

Sometimes life can feel difficult or overwhelming, you might be experiencing feelings of overwhelm, sadness, grief, anxiety or distress. Maybe you have experienced a loss or a trauma? Perhaps you have been self-harming? Maybe you are questioning your identity? I know it can be a daunting step to reach out to find some support for yourself, but I will provide a calm, safe and judgement-free, space for you to explore and make sense of what is going on for you and support you as you find your own way forward.

Life can feel hard at times. I am here to walk alongside you towards greater wellbeing. My name is Oskari, I am an integrative counsellor. I offer a warm, compassionate and safe space for self-exploration and healing. I have two decades' experience working in different helping professions. I believe that within you have the necessary guidance and potential for growth and healing waiting to be revealed. Whether you seek to unburden, make sense, a relief from painful experience, or maybe heal the unresolved, counselling can help in moving towards new way of being. Counselling is always a personal journey, something I deeply honour.

Do you experience feeling lost, low or perhaps unsure about what to do next?  Do you no longer enjoy things in the same way and perhaps find it hard to understand or describe how you feel?Life can throw us unexpected challenges and that the impact of these may be immediately felt, but they could also crop up many months or years later. Our past experiences can intertwine with current lifestyle to shape our perception of emotions and situations.

Life can present us with many struggles, ranging from those arising from specific circumstances or existential concerns, through to more complex and long-standing difficulties. I have experience of working with many different concerns, including anxiety, depression, high levels of shame and self-criticism, difficulties in relationships, low self-esteem, self harm and/or suicidal thoughts, sexual abuse, and difficult family dynamics/early experiences (including growing up with parents who may have been very loving, but struggled to recognise and attune to your emotional needs).

I offer Core Process Psychotherapy, a relational mindfulness-based approach that integrates Buddhist psychology with Western psychotherapeutic practices. This mindfulness-based approach emphasises a deep, ongoing awareness of one's body and mental processes for self-exploration and healing. Every person is unique and that is very much respected and valued.

If you are struggling day to day with anxiety, depression or feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to turn I can help. Seeking therapy is a strength, not a weakness. By providing a safe, calm space to explore the issues (known or unknown) to work towards finding your true self again.

Starting therapy can be daunting so it’s important that you identify a therapist and an approach to working that feels right for you. As an art psychotherapist, I am open, honest and inclusive with considerable experience supporting children, adolescents and young adults in schools and community settings. My approach to working is psychodynamic - I’m interested in how past events may have affected you, both consciously and unconsciously, influencing the way you think, feel and behave. Should talking about your experiences be too difficult, I may encourage you to try different creative techniques as an alternate means of expression.