Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counselling in Saint Columb Major

The foundation of my clinical practice is mindfulness-based, holistic and person-centred, so enables a gentle entry point for almost any presenting issue/distress, whether personal, relationship, work or for other areas of personal exploration, re-connection and growth.

I enjoy working with individuals, couples, children, young people and elderly, therefore diversely with anyone who wants to commit and help themselves overcome any personal difficulty.

If you have struggled with trauma, abuse, poor family relationships , sexual abuse, domestic violence, low self confidence, attachment issues, mental health issues or feel stuck I really feel like I can help.I offer a deep empathy, deep listening and extensive experience and understanding based on experience both personally and working with people and in the field of mental health, trauma, sexual abuse, and domestic violence and .I really, really care about people and the challenges they face.

A warm welcome to you! At Polkerris Counselling, in a confidential space just for you, we can take time out from the pressures of life to work things out at your own pace, whether you are facing a life crisis or bereavement, experiencing anxiety, stress or depression or perhaps just feeling something isn't quite right. As an integrative counsellor, I have a range of approaches and techniques to offer to meet the situation you have brought. Currently, I'm often working with new parents, would-be parents and bereaved parents helping them successfully cope with a major life transition with all its pressures, whatever they may be.

I offer short and long term therapy for young people and adults experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties such as family and relationship dynamics, stress and anxiety, grief and loss, chronic pain, life transitions and historic trauma. You may be feeling stuck in familiar patterns which make you feel vulnerable, afraid or alone causing feelings of emotional overwhelm and confusion without resources to help you cope with daily life. I understand we consider therapy when it feels no longer possible to resolve difficulties and life challenges alone. With warmth, kindness and curiosity, I am here to help.

Trauma-focused therapy helps to address the underlying traumatic memories and triggers that contribute to anxiety. CBT, on the other hand, equips individuals with practical techniques to identify and challenge negative thought patterns. However, a combination of trauma-focused therapy and cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) can offer effective strategies for managing anxiety and reclaiming a sense of calm. I provide a safe and supportive environment for processing and healing trauma, and all anxiety-based issues. I offer therapy sessions over the phone and video link.

Hi there, I'm Leanne,  as a qualified person-centred counsellor, you will be greeted with a warm empathetic and non-judgemental environment at all times where you lead the therapy. Your reason for looking for me to stand with you? is for me to walk alongside you to help you to achieve a more peaceful mindset to help in your everyday life by working through your worries, trauma, anxiety, depression or personal growth. I know this is not an easy thing for you to do. Life throws curve balls at us at times and these changes can leave us feeling overwhelmed, uncertain of what's to come, which then leaves us feeling unsettled.

If you are reading this profile, you have come to a point in your life where you need some help - someone to talk to, who will truly listen, with empathy and understanding. Whether you are suffering from anxiety, depression, bereavement or whether you are questioning the purpose or direction of your life, being able to freely express your thoughts and feelings in an atmosphere of safety, confidentiality and trust can open up new ways of seeing and being, enabling you to break free of past conditioning, becoming more aware of who you really are and finding your true potential.

I am a Principal Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). I have worked within many NHS adult (post 16) mental health settings including community, forensic, hospital, as well as, specialist personality disorder services and learning disability services. I have a wide range of experience which includes working with relational difficulties, personality difficulties, trauma, low mood, anxiety and difficulties regulating emotions.

Hello, I'm Kat. I offer individual and relationships therapy, both face to face and via video link. I work in an integrative way, tailoring my approach individually to each client or each couple. I have experienced emotional pain, despair, shame and anger, the whole range of human emotions, and understand how hopeless life can feel. I am passionate about helping my clients grow into their most self-loving, confident selves.

The clients I work with are encouraged to be as open and transparent as possible while we work together to gain a deeper understanding of them on how to make long-lasting therapeutic change. I aim to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for them to share their most challenging issues, whilst also providing alternative perspective and grounding. Although I work within a "healing" capacity, I also enjoy working with clients who would like to work towards becoming the best version of themselves through personal development. No matter what the reason my clients begin therapy, I encourage building self awareness as a key factor.

Person-centred counselling puts you at the centre of our sessions, while I guide our discussions and support you by introducing psychotherapy tools to provide structure to your thinking. The guiding purpose is to allow you to discover the best way forward for you as an individual - we are all unique. There are a number of reasons why you might want to engage in therapy and often our conversations can cover unexpected topics. I am a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, registered with the BACP and NCPS.

Have you experienced narcissistic abuse, coercive control or domestic violence? Maybe you are trying to recover from a narcissistic parent or abusive relationship, but are struggling with symptoms like anxiety, constant overthinking, self-analysing, and low self esteem? Or perhaps you are in a toxic relationship, trying to understand what's going on and find the strength to leave. Narcissistic and other forms of abuse can leave you feeling like a shell of your former self. Would you like to find someone who can help you understand and process the trauma you have experienced, to help you heal and become the person you want to be?

As a psychologist, I specialise in helping people who didn't feel good enough as children, and still don't feel good enough now, to change the way they think, feel and act so they can be kinder to the person they are and become the person they want to be. With over 10 years experience as a psychotherapist my work aims to heal trauma, and provice you with copig strategies to release emotional blocks and empowers yourself. I am trained in several therapeutic modalities, including: Gestalt Psychotherapy, Humanistic  Integrative Psychotherapy, EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, and Energy Psychology Techniques.

Psychotherapy can help you find a path through the tangled places we all sometimes find ourselves in. If you are struggling with a particular issue, such as anxiety, alienation, perfectionism, addiction or bereavement, approaching and accepting your unique experience and ways of being with compassion and mindfulness can lead to profound self-realisation, integration and healing. I offer a confidential space in which you can enquire into your history and patterning to awaken a shift in perspective and behaviour.

I am an experienced Integrative CBT therapist. I utilise a variety of research backed approaches to support and enhance your experience of the therapeutic process. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Rational Emotive Behaviour therapy (REBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), trauma informed Polyvagal Theory and Hypnotherapy. In this way, I formulate treatment to meet your individual needs. This ability to work flexibly has a significant impact on how quickly you begin to feel better.

I offer affordable counselling helping you to process and move forward.  Initial phone consultation would be free to help you decide if I am the right counsellor for you. I can offer face to face or online therapy sessions, whatever issues you bring such as anxiety, depression, trauma, loss & bereavement, low self-esteem & confidence, relationships and unhappiness with work, home or general unhappiness in a supportive environment offering compassion and kindness.  I have experience working and supporting young people, families and Adults.

I have worked in the NHS for over 20 years and I realise that therapy can be a new and unusual approach for people. I often work with folk who are finding things hard, and need a neutral form of support. I can offer direct support, teaching and practice in cognitive and behavioural techniques, or relaxation and mindfulness ideas to help. The goals that a person wants to work towards might be crystal clear to them, or they might refine these as we work together.