Welcome Here Counselling & Psychotherapy Loughborough & Leicester area
Individual counselling and therapy.
MBACP- Accredited
Face to Face Video-call Telephone
Individual counselling and therapy.
MBACP- Accredited
Face to Face Video-call Telephone
Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger after traumatic events. I can help you explore these symptoms and aim to bring clarity to muddled thoughts and memories. We will look at ways to manage anxiety and worry along with exploring your current coping strategies. We can build on these, making them stronger to help support you moving forward.
Bereavement is a distressing time with many emotions surfacing throughout the healing process. Individuals grieve in different ways and there is no right or wrong way to deal with loss. It is possible that the loss of a loved one at a young age has impacted your life and you would like to understand this.
Loss can come in many forms such as the end of a relationship, job, home and health. Any loss can feel devastating.
With any change there is loss.
You don’t have to be on your own.
I can support you as you come to terms with your loss and the impact upon you.
Many people suffer from depression at some point in their life, often feeling shame and trying to hide their symptoms. They may try to carry on as normal but feel alone and withdraw from those around them. It may be scary and evoke many anxieties. Being able to express these uncomfortable emotions in therapy can help ease confusing and distressing thoughts.
As a result of prolonged anxiety our bodies can respond in many ways such as pain or panic attacks. Together we can explore depression/anxiety and find useful coping strategies that work for the individual. Through our sessions I will support you to explore and unlock possible changes that you would like to happen in your life, promoting long term personal growth.
I feel that the best type of therapy addresses the cause rather than the symptoms. Finding the root cause of depression and anxiety is like finding a key to a lock and offers the opportunity to make changes for a better life.
There is no pressure.
You can simply be you and together we can talk.
Many clients seek my support during significant life transitions, such as marriage, pregnancy, parenthood, relocation, divorce, career changes, or illness. These moments often bring heightened stress and a need for effective emotional management.
A key part of my counselling will be self reflection, exploring the true person that you are. I specialise in working with people experiencing self esteem issues, addressing the critical voice within. Through the work I can help you to see your strengths so that it is possible to overcome the past or present difficulties. We can develop your self worth and learn how to tackle any negative opinions. Inner bullies can be detrimental to your wellbeing leaving you exhausted and confused! We can learn how to take control, encourage and nurture self. Through investigating your self care, we can create the time to understand your needs and what is helpful to you.
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Loss, Menopause, Men's issues, OCD, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues
Please feel to ask me if I work with any areas not on this list.
I have 9 years experience working in schools with young people and families meeting children’s academic and emotional needs. I worked with external professionals communicating, creating plans and resolving issues.
I have several years volunteering at a wonderful charity called Coping with cancer. Here I offered counselling sessions to individuals, supporting them with their cancer diagnosis and the impact this had on their life.
Family members were also welcome to their own sessions if they needed space to come to terms with a loved ones illness.
I spent 2 years at The Leicester counselling centre meeting an array of clients and working with some lovely therapists and staff.
I have owned my own private practice since 2018
Feedback…
Clients tell me that I am a kind and friendly therapist. Someone who is patient and has the ability to help clients see a new perspective and move forward.
During ending sessions clients have reflected how much they have grown through the process, finding clarity and confidence. They valued the support and understanding and felt much more equipped to manage life’s obstacles.
As a therapist I am grateful for my clients and recognise that I learn just a much from them as they learn from me.
As a psychodynamic counsellor and psychotherapist, my approach is rooted in the understanding that our past experiences significantly shape our present thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Together, we will explore the complexities of your inner world, identifying and connecting unhealthy, repetitive patterns to earlier life experiences. This exploration will empower you to make positive changes and healthier decisions, reinforcing your confidence and resilience.
I believe that clients have the capacity for self-awareness, growth, and change, provided they are willing and ready to work on themselves. This process is most effective when undertaken in collaboration with a psychotherapist like myself who offers guidance and support.
If we want change then we have to make change…
This can feel like a huge step, filled with uncertainty but it is an opportunity to walk towards a future of inner peace and acceptance.
A time to be heard.
It is perfectly normal to feel fed up, low and confused by your own thoughts and feelings. This can happen to anyone, at any point in their life. It is possible that you’re not even sure why you feel so low but recognise that something doesn’t feel right.
At Here counselling, I offer the time and the space to enable you to explore the issues that are troubling you in a safe non-judgemental environment. The confidential space will allow you to be truly open and honest with your thoughts and feelings. Often just by saying thoughts aloud can bring clarity and relief to unresolved issues. You may discover new perspectives, understanding and challenge those ‘stuck’ feelings.
Therapy sessions last for 50 minutes and can be weekly/fortnightly. It is a good idea to have sessions on the same day and time slot each week as this will enable consistency and stability. However, where this is not possible we can be flexible and adjust the sessions accordingly.
Using Integrative techniques I will tailor my sessions to your individual needs. I may use Psychotherapy, person centred and cbt techniques to support you whilst you reflect on your thoughts and feelings. No two people are the same therefore no two therapy sessions are the same. Starting with an initial assessment appointment we can meet and discuss the areas you would like to focus on. You can ask me any questions about therapy that may be unclear. If you decide that now is not the right time for you there is no obligation to continue. However, if you chose to embark on regular sessions we will gently work through your experiences and begin to understand how they have impacted on your well-being.
Together we can discuss what is troubling you and what you would like to achieve in your sessions. Regular reviews can ensure progression and expectations are being met. During this time we can gently work through the issues that are holding you back, allowing clarity and the opportunity for you to move forward in your life.
Fees:
Assessment session - £40
Face to face session (50 minutes)- £50
Telephone session (45 minutes)-£45
Videocall session (50 minutes)-£50
Concession rates available for students/ oap’s
Payments can be made in cash or bank transfer
Please contact me with any questions that you may have.
Rest assured that all calls and emails are kept strictly confidential.
My therapy room is based in an easily accessible location on Sileby High street.
3b
High street
sileby
Loughborough
LE127RX
Sileby can be reached easily from both Loughborough and Leicester via the A6.
Free parking in a large accessible car park.
I am a qualified Integrative counsellor and psychotherapist (MBACP)
ICO Data protection
LE12 7RX, Loughborough, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom
07988917253 As a member of the BACP I am bound by and adhere to the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
”knowing I was being listened to was invaluable”
”learning to reflect on the past and why I would feel that way”
”Really great experience. Thank you for your non-judgement and caring approach “
”I was very low, anxious and depressed. I feel completely different now and much happier in my life”
“I wish I had done this sooner in my life, it’s not easy but I’m proud of myself”
”it was a different process to what I thought and I like immediate effects but I learnt that I have to work through my emotional issues”
”knowing I can change the way I feel...”
”I am much more confident and cope better with my emotions“
” You have given me the space to help me know that ‘ I have got this!’