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What is counselling
Counselling is a form of therapy, consisting of talking to someone who is trained to listen empathically in a supportive and confidential environment. It can help clarify thoughts and feelings about unsettling situations, and gently navigate a constructive way forward.
The BACP definition of counselling/psychotherapy states: "Counselling and psychotherapy are umbrella terms that cover a range of talking therapies. They are delivered by trained practitioners who work with people over a short or long term to help them bring about effective change and/or enhance their wellbeing."
In the increasingly stressful world we all live in there are so many things that can throw us off balance. One in four people will experience depression or anxiety and this can have a knock on negative effect on our physical heath as well. The importance of looking after mental health is greater than ever.
There is something paradoxical in the theory of change; transformation often happens when we accept our feelings, and the person that we are in the moment. By making a gentle internal shift the external world somehow changes too and it's possible to move towards a more resilient and more joyful sense of self.
Further information about counselling, as well as details of qualified and vetted counsellors in your area, can be found on www.bacp.co.uk and on www.counselling-directory.org.uk . Mind also offer excellent advice and mental health support www.mind.org.uk
Anxiety Counselling
If you are struggling with anxiety, you may feel constantly on edge, overwhelmed, or unable to relax. Together, we can explore what’s driving your anxiety and develop practical ways to manage it.
Depression Counselling
Depression can feel like a heaviness that affects every part of life. Counselling can help you understand your low mood, regain motivation, and begin to reconnect with a sense of hope.
Grief & Bereavement Counselling
Grief is a deeply personal experience. Whether your loss is recent or from years ago, counselling can help you process your feelings and adjust at your own pace.
Trauma Support
Traumatic experiences can have lasting emotional effects. I provide a safe space to gently explore these experiences and reduce their impact over time.
A feeling that something is not quite right...
Not everyone comes to counselling with a specific problem. They may simply feel that something isn’t quite right, or want to understand themselves more deeply and change old patterns that are no longer serving them well.. And sometimes feeling 'nothing' is a sign of burnout.
Avoiding and Managing Burnout - Psychology Associates
CRISIS SUPPORT
Livewell Southwest’s First Response Service is a 24/7 crisis line providing advice, support and signposting for people experience mental health difficulties.
If you feel worried about your mental health or that of a loved one or a friend, you can call the crisis line on NHS 111 (select the mental health option).
Call the Samaritans freephone +44 116 123 www.samaritans.org If you’re feeling suicidal please tell someone and get help. The following NHS link contains important guidelines www.nhs.uk/conditions/suicide
PAPYRUS operates HOPELINEUK, a suicide prevention helpline staffed by professionals trained in ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training).
HOPELINEUK advisers work with young people to understand why these thoughts of suicide might be present. They also provide young people with a safe space to talk through anything happening in their life that could be impacting on their ability to stay safe.
The helpline is available for anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking of suicide.
Call 0800 068 4141
Text 07786 209 697
There is also a National Grief Helpline available through CRUSE: 0808 808 1677 www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
There is always someone at the end of the phone.
“Hope” is the thing with feathers -
That perches in the soul -
And sings the tune without the words -
And never stops - at all -
- Emily Dickinson
Counselling for Anxiety , Depression and More