What I Can Help With

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Compassionate Counselling Services in Bedford

 

I offer professional counselling for individuals and couples, either face-to-face from my private practice in Bedford or online, providing support across the country. Whether you’re seeking short-term or long-term counselling, I tailor my approach to suit your needs.

 

Areas of Support:

If you’re struggling with any of the following, I’m here to help:

• Anxiety, Depression, and Overwhelm: Feelings of stress or job-related pressures.

• Relationship Challenges: Addressing communication difficulties and conflicts.

• Grief and Loss: Processing the emotions related to loss.

• Family Dynamics: Understanding and improving family relationships.

• Parenting Challenges: Navigating the complexities of being a parent.

• Ill Health: Coping with physical health issues and their emotional impact.

• Neurodivergence: Support for ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, and other related conditions.

• Childhood Trauma: Healing from past experiences.

 

I provide a warm, supportive space to explore your experiences and work towards greater emotional well-being.

 

 

​How I Work

 

A Collaborative Approach to Therapy

 

I bring a warm, grounded presence to our sessions, helping you feel safe, affirmed, and validated. My approach is collaborative and trauma-informed, blending practical tools like breathwork with deeper exploration through relational theories.

 

Together, we’ll uncover the root causes of your struggles and work towards healing. I will share insights about the connection between your mind, body, and emotions to help you understand your experiences. We can explore grounding techniques to ease overwhelm and lift low moods, equipping you with tools for balance and self-acceptance.

 

Therapeutic Approaches

 

As an integrative counsellor, I believe in tailoring my methods to fit each individual's unique needs. My therapeutic approaches include:

• Person-Centred Theory: Focusing on empathy, authenticity, and personal growth.

• Strengths-Based Theory: Highlighting your inner resources and resilience to empower you in overcoming challenges.

• Family Systems Theory: Understanding how family dynamics influence emotions and relationships.

• Attachment Theory: Exploring how early experiences shape emotional patterns.

• Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Helping individuals and couples improve communication and emotional connection.

 

Couples Marriage Counselling: Specialising in Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

 

I specialise in couples therapy and marriage counselling through Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), helping partners reconnect and build a stronger emotional bond.

 

Key Focus Areas:

• Identify Negative Cycles: Recognise harmful interaction patterns.

• Access Primary Emotions: Explore deeper feelings beneath surface reactions.

• Build Empathy: Foster understanding and emotional closeness.

• Rebuild Trust and Connection: Create a secure emotional bond and improve communication.

 

My goal is to help couples create a fulfilling relationship where both partners feel understood and valued.

 

Take the First Step Toward Healing and Growth

 

The journey to a brighter, more fulfilled life begins with a single step. I encourage you to reach out for support. I aim to respond within 48 hours to help you start your path toward positive change.

 

Book Your Free 30-Minute Consultation

 

This is your opportunity to be heard, explore your unique story, and begin creating a life filled with purpose, connection, and healing.

 

Experience and Training

• Over 15 years of experience in social care, charity, and counselling.

• Cruse Bereavement-trained counsellor.

• Seven years of experience at a local community counselling organisation.

• Trauma-informed, fully qualified, and insured counsellor.

 

Professional Memberships

• Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

• Member of the British Emotionally Focused Therapy Centre (Couples Counselling).

 

Qualifications

• BACP Accreditation Certificate.

• Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

• MA/Dip in Social Work (Focus on Attachment Theory/Family Systems/Young Male Suicide).

• Certifications in grief, breathwork coaching, and online counselling.

 

Continued Professional Development

 

I regularly engage in professional development courses to stay current in my field, including topics such as Trauma-Informed Counselling, Mindfulness, Grief, and Neurodiversity in Therapy.