About Me
Making the decision to begin the counselling process can be a challenging one - where do you start? I offer a safe, welcoming space where you can take the first step towards a better understanding of what is going on in your life.
I believe that counselling is a collaborative process in which we work together on what you would like to change, or maybe you would like to have a better understanding of what is going on in your life. I will support you by:
Depression, anxiety and low self-esteem often result from how we learnt to cope when our needs were not properly met at different stages of life. I offer an integrative approach where we work side-by-side to understand and accept past ways of coping and enable you to have choices. Integrative therapy uses a blend of different therapeutic approaches to suit the uniqueness of each individual – one size does not fit all!
Counselling is mainly a talking therapy, but occasionally I may introduce visual and creative exercises as these can often enable you to more safely express difficult thoughts and feelings and develop greater self-awareness.
I have a particular interest in how our emotional states impact on our physical health and well-being, having trained as a homeopath and practising for several years until I decided to train as a counsellor. In addition, I am a Reiki practitioner having trained in both Usui and Angelic Reiki.
I work within the limits of my training; if I feel I am unable to help you personally, I will aim to provide you with information to take the next step.
If you would like more information about me and how I work, please phone me on the number listed above.
Torridge Chiropractic Clinic
40 High Street
Bideford
Devon EX39 2AN
trish@wellbeingnorthdevon.co.uk
07787 424 608
Training, qualifications and experience
I have been a volunteer counsellor with NDADA (North Devon Against Domestic Abuse) and Tower House Counselling: Student Support Service.
I recently worked as a therapist for Survivors Alliance North Devon (SAND), a specialist counselling service for adults who have suffered from sexual abuse or rape.
Qualifications include:
I am based in Bideford. Some face-to-face sessions are available at the moment but I also offer sessions via Zoom or phone – please contact me so we can discuss what would work best for your circumstances.
Your first appointment is £35 as this is your initial assessment. Subsequent sessions of 1 hour duration are £45.
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