Services

Counselling is a talking therapy between a client and a professionally trained Counsellor (Therapist) with the purpose of helping you (the client) to address and deal with emotional issues.

A counsellor is non-directive (not there to tell you what to do or to sort out problems for you).

Counselling offers a safe and confidential space to address your issues, in a non-judgemental, non-critical and empathic way. With the intent of building a mutual rapport and trust for you to be truly listened to, in counselling you will be supported to gain a better understanding of yourself by processing your thoughts and emotions to find solutions to your issues. 

The counselling I provide is not a 'one size fits all' approach, and I may incorporate different modalities of therapy within the sessions, relevant to your unique presenting issues. Some may be woven in seamlessly, while others may be introduced as psycho-education. I do not have an agenda and will always be guided by your needs and goals.

Confidentiality and the limitations to this will be fully explained at the start of therapy, for you to enter into the sessions in confidence of your privacy being protected. 

Counselling sessions are 60 minutes in duration and generally take place once a week. Some clients prefer to change the frequency to fortnightly. 

In addition to one- to-one therapy, I provide sessions for couples and other forms of intimate relationships.  This relational focused support may be beneficial for those experiencing difficulties within the dynamics of their relationships; including breakdown in communication, conflict, potential separation, loss of or lack of vision for the relationship, or differing sexual desires.

This work is inclusive of Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diversity (GSRD), for the inclusivity of intimate relationships other than couples, including (though not limited to) Polyamory (open relationships) or multi-party sexual encounters.  

Relationship therapy is not limited to working with couples, as support is available for family members too, including parent(s), children/siblings (aged 16+) or other extended related parties. This therapy can be with 2 or more people and can benefit in addressing conflict and breakdown in effective communication.

Couples and Relationship therapy brings an increased level for the work to be more directive and incorporates more interventions. This can include setting homework based around both/all parties goals raised in the sessions. 

Sessions can be 60-90 minutes in duration, with appointments held either weekly or fortnightly. 

Please note: telephone sessions are not available for Couples/ Relationship work.                                                               

Clinical Supervision is available for clinical therapists and those working in a helping/supportive role, in line with professional governing bodies requirements, and for safe and ethical practice. 

I have experience of clinically supervising within charity, community & health care (IAPT) settings as well as with private therapists & counselling trainees.  I also offer supervision to non-counselling trained workers, working in challenging support roles with often complex client presentations. 

I incorporate the 'Seven Eyed' and 'Cyclical' Model within my approach to supervision.

If you are in the position of considering a supervisor at this time, I would be happy to discuss any needs and answer any queries prior to making any decisions or commitments.

I offer sessions either face-to-face from the therapy room in Guisborough or on-line (Teams) and via telephone. I can also provide sessions in your place of work, within the locality.

My fees are £50.00 per hour (£75.00 for 1.5-hour sessions) with a reduced fee offer for trainees.