Counselling in ST5

I most often work with clients who are dealing with aspects of anxiety, and/or depression, or with work related conflicts, who need a listening ear, and a place where there will not be judged, and whose goals are to at least make some small improvement to the lives, whether that be valuing themselves more and taking more time for themselves or realising what may be more important to them in life.

A warm welcome to my profile. It takes a lot of courage to seek help for one’s mental health struggles . I appreciate therefore that to be truly healing this help must be a journey taken with an empathetic therapist .One who is experienced and you feel able to trust . I hope I can fulfil that privileged role for you and safely guide you through your personal recovery process with EMDR therapy. I have 21 years experience working professionally in mental health and I’m passionate about the healing benefits of EMDR therapy.

Life can throw a lot at us and sometimes we need support and help to learn new ways of thinking or coping.If you're facing challenges in your life or relationships such as difficulties in communication, intimacy, self-esteem, sexual fulfilment or exploring your identity then I am here to help support and guide you. I work in a pluralistic way, finding what approaches work best for you: no two people are the same so how can we expect one approach to work for everybody?

Are you finding life hard work, struggling with a low mood or losing your temper at the smallest of things? Do you feel out of control and that life is not what it's meant to be? Then maybe I can help. If you'd like to feel more in control, less overwhelmed or anxious then talking therapies can really help. Many of my clients come to me exhausted from trying to take control of their life, struggling to manage their anger and feeling worthless. After a few sessions most clients notice that life begins to feel less stressful, their relationships start to improve and the joy of living begins to return.

Have you had a challenging experience of  being on critical care unit as health professional, or patient or relative?   Maybe the pandemic has left you feeling completely overwhelmed and you are experiencing compassion fatigue? Are you living with the stigma of HIV or experiencing a life changing condition? Maybe you are not sure why your life is the way it is, it could be as a result of child hood trauma through abuse or neglect? I will offer you a safe space to explore how this is affecting you and what you want to do. You will discover the solution that works for you.

My philosophical approach is trauma informed with the belief that the importance of therapeutic relationship is at the core of successful therapeutic work. I work in a relational way with clients. I believe that having a safe harbour to express the unexpressed, connect to the disconnected and feel the unfelt is at the heart of healing our inner wounds. As your therapist I will not give advice or tell you what to do. I will listen empathically to your concerns and experiences. I will work in collaboration with you to explore your experience, empower you to find your own solutions and build coping skills that work for you.

I’m a firm believer that a problem shared is a problem halved. But often it can be difficult to find the right person and setting to share certain things with. This can be especially true when we want to talk about personal challenges, such as depression, anxiety, loss, or trauma. Maybe you want to explore why you are not feeling yourself but don’t know where to begin. Or possibly, relationships are difficult, and you need a safe environment and a supportive person to turn to. Talking with a counsellor can give you the opportunity to explore parts of yourself, or life, which you may feel unable to do so with friends or family.

When a person experiences emotional trauma it can be the most frightening time in their life and talking to someone when we feel at our most vulnerable has the potential to be life changing .I am passionate about mental well-being and have had a 25 year career in Mental Health initially as a nurse and now a counsellor. I believe that events in our life and our experiences directly impact upon our psychological health. Seeking professional help in a safe and secure setting is often the first step towards recovery .

Emotional difficulties and painful feelings are a fact of life, but sometimes they can become so overwhelming or unmanageable that we don’t know what to do or where to turn. Sometimes we just have a feeling of something being wrong but can't articulate what that might be. Talking to friends and family can sometimes help, but if that isn’t an option, or isn’t helping, then perhaps it is time to consider counselling or psychotherapy.

Are you looking for a gentle and down-to-Earth counsellor? I have many years experience supporting adults, children and young people within the mental health sector and currently work as a University Counsellor. I offer a person centred approach with a view to create a safe space to explore and untangle thoughts and feelings.

Welcome. Are you here because you are struggling with something in your life and need some help and support? Perhaps you are experiencing some symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, trauma or addiction? Or something else? Would you like someone to listen to you in a confidential, safe place, without judgement? Are you interested in improving your confidence and increasing your self-esteem? Life can really test us at times and we may be unable to find the answers within ourselves or indeed from our family and friends.

I recently celebrated 25 years as a CBT therapist. I am now also qualified in EMDR In. addition my therapy practice I have taught CBT for many years. I was programme director for post graduate CBT training at Manchester and Lancaster Universities, I have lectured at most UK universities and also abroad in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Sweden, Spain, Holland and Brazil. I have been widely published on the relationship between negative life events and psychological distress including as a first author in The British journal of Psychiatry

Karen has managed a private practice offering counselling, EMDR Therapy, and Clinical Supervision to clients and practitioners internationally. Karen’s work over more than 25 years has been within charitable, public and private sectors alongside working with trainee practitioners from Universities throughout Staffordshire and Cheshire. Karen has experience working with Police and Emergency Blue Light services, Specialist Domestic Abuse services, NHS and care staff, as well as lecturing for a number of years and providing training to external agencies and organisations.

Trauma-informed therapy for adults, teens and pre-teens. Professional experience includes specialist one-to-one educational support, special educational needs advice and support for children in care. I have first-hand experience of living with neurodivergence and of both parenting and supporting neurodivergent and trauma-experienced children. My therapeutic experience includes working with survivors of domestic and/or sexual abuse; people affected by childhood trauma & attachment difficulties; the impact of neurodivergence; and difficulties including major life events, bereavement & loss, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.

With over 18 years experience working with individuals, couples and families, I can help you deal with issues in your daily life and provide you with the support/interventions to overcome them. Marriage Counselling, Relationship Counselling, Couples Counselling, Addictions, Anxiety Treatment, OCD Treatment, Stress, Counselling Anger Management, Family Therapy, Counselling For Depression, Gender issues. The therapy provided by Healthy Minds Stafford can: Help you talk about issues you find difficult to discuss with others. Give you the confidence to make changes to improve your life. Offer new insights into your issues from a fresh and impartial perspective.

At the heart of any support is the most important person and that is you. I hope you will take the time to read my profile. I provide a professional on line and telephone counselling, supervision and coaching service. I hold a recognised qualification for telephone and online counselling. I can operate nationwide online. There are no problems that are to large or to small when seeking support, if its a problem for you then counselling can provide that help.

I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist working in a person-centred way. This means that no session is approached with a set agenda. The session shall be guided by what you would like to discuss. My role is to metaphorically walk alongside you as a gentle guide. I aim to provide an empathic, sincere and warm space for you to explore your emotions, find your voice and develop an understanding of what may be going on for you.

Hello and Welcome to my profile. I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and believe in people as individuals. Whatever your endeavours, your challenges, your turmoils and your stories I believe that being heard with genuine care and compassion can help us to recover from ongoing distress and help us to move forward. Additionally, learning about and drawing upon strategies to help alleviate stress & anxiety can be both empowering and transformative. I offer counselling from a person centred core, integrating other counselling theories and resources depending on the needs of my clients.