Counselling in Duffryn

Are you at point in your life where you know something needs to change, but don’t know how to navigate this path? Then you’ve come to the right place. Many times in our lives we can encounter difficulties that impact us deeply, stop us in our tracks and affect our mood, sleep and wellness. Sometimes these feelings can run deeper and remind us of difficulties during our early years. It can feel like we are carrying the cumulative burden of many different stressors and feel trapped. What ever the feeling- there is always a why and talking in a safe, warm and emphatic space can really help to make sense of things.

We often hear the expression “living your best life” - are you living your best life? Many people aren’t. Our lives present us with many challenges and obstacles, especially within the current pandemic. Counselling can help you with the challenges you are currently facing, help you break unhelpful cycles and move on to a more content you. Counselling can also help you to accept the past and allow you to draw a line under past experiences and move forward in a healthier way.

There are many reasons why we may want to seek help. Most of us at some point in our lives experience challenges, or just feel that we are not enjoying life as we know we could. I know it can feel overwhelming to reach out, yet this is often the hardest part & proof you are ready for positive change. Whether it is self-esteem, anger, anxiety, grief or chronic illness (to name just a few area's I can offer support with); there are many therapeutic options we can use to together to help you heal. You are unique and ever evolving and so should your therapy; my pluralistic training allows me to do this.

As a qualified and experienced psychotherapist, I can support you with a number of worries and events that may be past or present in your life, maybe you have concerns about what will happen in the future? I use a variety of different techniques to support you and am able to adapt my approach to suit your needs. I have 17 years of experience working for the NHS and in more recent years have worked for MIND mental health charity and Cardiff Metropolitan University.

My ideal client is someone who has decided that they need help with their particular issues. They have been struggling with these for some time and now have decided that they are prepared to engage with me and overcome or come to terms with their issues.

I specialise in trauma healing and recovery taking a holistic approach. I offer a warm, empathic, non-judgemental space for you to talk about whatever is troubling you. Helping you to make meaning of your life experiences, to explore new ways of being and find new coping strategies where old ones are no longer helpful. I'm trained in a number of counselling approaches and have experience of working with clients with a range of difficulties such as attachment, sexual abuse, parenthood, birth trauma, breastfeeding grief, difficult childhood, anxiety, self-harm, narcissism etc

Hi, I'm a Psychological Support Worker. I pride myself on delivering Therapeutic Efficiency, this is why I offer online chat therapy. This is a far more cost effective option. Whereas most counsellors only have knowledge, I have lived experience of these issues. I understand that you are suffering with a difficult issue. You need to be heard and given a safe space to share your problems. I want to assure you that our work together will be guided by you, and you will be treated with dignity and respect at all times.

Reading this, you may feel overwhelmed by life, whether due to current or past relationships, events , work, life transitions or simply the competing demands of everyday responsibilities. This may be impacting on your mood; perhaps feeling low with little joy. You might be feeling irritated with others and you don't know why. Perhaps you have noticed self critical thoughts, be low in confidence and not feel good enough. You may feel like you need support to understand your current experience, reflect on reoccurring patterns of difficulty and develop new skills to manage differently and feel more in control.

I offer a welcoming space for you to explore whatever is happening in your life and support you to face difficult circumstances, feelings and relationships, finding new perspectives and resources. I use Processwork, a creative approach to therapy and facilitation, to help clients work things through in a professional and confidential space. During sessions we bring awareness to what's happening, leading to learning and change. In particular, paying attention to disturbances can hold the key to discovering new ways of being in the world.

As a counsellor of 19 years, my aim has been to provide a safe and supportive environment to help clients find solutions to their personal issues and anxieties. Together we will explore how to resolve any ongoing emotions in a proactive and healthy way that is at the clients pace. As a qualified supervision counsellor I provide the necessary supervision to counsellors and students around the South Wales area, providing a cohesive effort to ensure the welfare and safety of the client. This can be on an individual or group basis.

I work with clients from a variety of backgrounds. I am keen to help no matter your age, gender identity, sexuality, race and so on. My aim is to help you use counselling as a place to be heard and to feel comfortable and safe. I work with clients living with various issues such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, bereavement, stress and so on. I am also able to help clients with a range of major life events such as bereavement, job loss and relationship breakdown. I provide an authentic and warm environment for you to feel comfortable enough to discuss things with me that you may not feel you can with others.

Hello, I hope you are all well and keeping safe in this difficult time. I can understand the uncertainty, struggle, stress, and worries this COVID-19 pandemic has brought about. We are all in the familiar boat and highly likely experiencing similar emotions. I would like to do my bit and my best to help you get through this difficult time. Hence, I am offering low-cost counseling for those experiencing financial difficulties or receiving universal credit. I can help with achieving mental well-being through mindfulness techniques and techniques that can help instantly switch off from those worrying vicious cycles of thoughts.

I am a certified trauma professional with 19 years experience providing counselling/psychotherapy. I have dedicated my career to working with people who have experienced trauma and who have found traditional therapies unhelpful. I use trauma specific strategies to manage common symptoms including anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, shame, dissociative symptoms, low self-esteem, emotional dysregulation and relationship difficulties. I am also a certified clinical EFT (tapping) practitioner and a Sandplay therapist.

My aim is to support an individual to become aware of the cause of their dissatisfaction and to live the life they want. I work with clients on the subject matter they bring however creatively they chose. I am committed to equality of opportunity for people of all abilities, races, faiths, genders, sexual orientations, and ages. I find myself consistently curious and passionate about the human experience and am dedicated to furthering my development in this area.

I am a BACP accredited counsellor and supervisor with extensive experience in the field of counselling and psychotherapies. I deliver mental health awareness sessions in a variety of organisations and guest lecture at u My line of expertise include: working with Trauma/PTSD, sexual abuse, self-harm, Domestic Abuse, issues concerning gender, identity and sexuality, anxiety and depression. You may have existing experiences of counselling, or be completely new to counselling, nonetheless I am here to support you with any worries you may be having. I have experience of working with young people, as well as adults on a variety issues.

As well as experience of practicing within an NHS setting I have a background of 30 years working with children and adults in a pastoral role. A lot of my work has been helping people to make sense of their life and accept the things that they can change as well as the things they cannot. I trained as an Integrative Counsellor which enables me to draw on a range of theories to provide individually tailored support to best meet your needs. Every person is unique. My goal is to meet you as you are and then together discover what you need to move forward.

A lot of the time I work with people who need support with anxiety, PTSD, depression etc. If you need support with your daily life I can help. We can discuss your life, your wants, and where you would like to be when we have completed our sessions and I can support you in getting there. I use humour sometimes within my sessions but that's just a way of making our sessions supportive but fun. As you can see I have many therapy tools to help if needed. I have 18 years of experience in Psychology so you are in safe hands. Let me help you to be the person you want to be and live the best life you can.

I work with children, adolescents and adults who experience a range of difficulties including depression, low self-esteem, body image issues, social Anxiety, General Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Trauma, disordered eating and eating Disorders. I work in a non judgemental and compassionate manner and believe that the therapeutic relationship is a vital ingredient in supporting clients to identify and work towards their goals and changes desired.