Blue Meadow Counselling

Depression & Anxiety

Some of the most common and debilitating emotions that strike us are frequently caused by anxiety and fear. Symptoms may include; a racing heart, feeling unable to breathe, that you are going mad, or worse still, are about to die during these moments. Counselling can help you to gain awareness, recover motivation and increase perspective so that you can move on to the life you deserve and not be restricted by difficult, often overwhelming negative feelings. Remember that you are not alone; help is available for you.

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Grief & Loss

Depression & Anxiety

Have you suffered from a recent loss of a loved one, or of someone special and close to you? Or maybe you are struggling to come to terms with such a loss from many years ago? I can support, guide and help you to work through the feelings that you are experiencing over such a loss. I will provide you with knowledge about the cycles of

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PTSD & Trauma

Depression & Anxiety

PTSD & Trauma

Do you experience flashbacks and nightmares about past traumatic experiences? Is it having an impact on your day-to-day life? Are you struggling to hold down a job or maintain friendships and relationships? Here at Blue Meadow Counselling, I can help you understand these issues and guide you through the process of healing and recovery.

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What to expect

Our initial meeting is an opportunity for you to ask any questions that you may have. I will use the brief consultation form that you completed prior to our first session to help guide me as to any questions I may ask of you. I may also ask you to share more about your background and gather a brief history from you. I will ask what brings you to counselling and together we will discuss your needs and expectations of counselling. This first session is also an opportunity for you to decide whether therapy can be useful and whether I am the right therapist for you and your needs.

If you are happy to proceed then we will have an opportunity to explore whatever you choose and do so at your own pace. You will be encouraged to be actively involved in deciding what you need from your counselling sessions. As we near the end of the session, I will remind you that it is coming to a close and, if we have not already done so, we can agree any further appointment dates and times. I will be guided by your pace and what you wish to discuss. I will support you with whatever issues may arise from our sessions. There is no rush, no hurry and no judgement.

We will also have regular review sessions which will give you the opportunity to feedback about how you think you are progressing on your counselling journey; and to make sure that this form of counselling is still of benefit to you.

FAQ's

How many sessions will I need?

You are under no obligation to have a set amount of sessions. The amount of sessions you have will depend on your individual circumstances and will be decided between you and me or you may prefer a more open-ended approach. In order to enable contunuity and for counselling to be most effective, I would recommend 1 session a week.

Will anyone know I have been to counselling?

No, your counselling sessions are private and confidential (please see client contract for further details).

Will you give me advice on what I should do?

I will listen to you without judgement and offer information but I will not advise you what to think or do.

What if I can't make a session or miss a session?

I require 48 hours notice to cancel a session. I will try to find another available time and day to have our session and, if that is not possible, I will charge the full session price of £45.