counselling
find some support from our
professional counsellors
Paul Gould
Anne Murphy
Many of us benefit from some increased self-awareness at times in our life which helps us view situations from other perspectives. Counselling is a great way to achieve this. Paul, Anne, Catherine and Alex are not just friendly, approachable people but are good listeners, qualified to help you to develop skills to help yourself. Paul, Anne and Catherine focus on adults whereas Alex supports children.
For an appointment, call direct on the numbers below and you will be glad you made this first move.
Paul Gould
07816 749312
pgould1975@sky.com.
www.paulgouldcounselling.co.uk
Anne Murphy
07999 577620
Catherine
catherinephoenixnature@gmail.com
07471 201014
www.phoenixnaturetherapy.com
Alex
alex@awtalktherapy.com
07802 449419
www.awtalktherapy.com
Catherine
Alex
what the
counsellors say
Are you looking for someone that can offer you counselling and support in a safe place, where we can work together and give you the opportunity to speak freely without fear of what others might think? When someone looks for a counsellor it is often because there is something happening in their life they want to explore, find different ways of dealing with, or to enable them to make changes to improve their lives.
The aim of counselling is to allow you the opportunity to explore your feelings in a setting that is safe, non-judgemental and confidential, working together towards re-discovering ways to enhance your life.
Listening is a fundamental part of counselling and psychotherapy, and our counsellors will actively listen, giving feedback from time to time, guiding you to explore the problem you bring, allowing you to come to a new understanding of what is happening to you and why. There will be no rush, you can go at your own pace.
Most of us carry things from the past that stop us being the person we were meant to be today; life can be tough and can feel overwhelming and difficult to deal with on your own.
Our counsellors feel privileged to assist you on your journey to find the real you.
what issues are covered
in counselling
People often seek counselling for problems such as major life changes, low mood or feelings of loneliness or there may be things from the past which are causing distress. Other people simply feel they would like to grow as a person and develop their emotional maturity or perhaps explore their spirituality.
There are as many issues as there are individual people, but some examples which particularly feature in adult counselling are
can you help
children
Children have different sets of issues and sometimes diagnosis of an underlying condition such as Autism , Global Delay Disorder , ADHD for example may be needed. This is a complex procedure but Ella, our Child Psychologist can help you through this process and Mel can support the young person concerned.
How are these issues resolved?
There are a number of techniques used which are added to through continued professional development. Person-Centred Counselling is one of our more practiced techniques and is effective for many people. (The clinical psychologist uses a range of other techniques).
About the details
Sessions are held at About Backs & Bones Complementary Health Clinic which is easy to find on the main A6 in Allestree (Click here for details)
Sessions last 1 hour and are offered once a week initially and can be short or long term.
Daytime and evening appointments are available Monday – Friday and weekend appointments can sometimes be arranged in some circumstances.
Please call if you are troubled by any issues which you want to help resolve. A chat will help determine if you would like to book the first treatment and then you can decide if you would like to continue.
You have nothing to lose…and everything to gain…