We all need support in our life sometimes, or to have space to talk about our concerns
There could be so many reasons as to why you are here right now. Perhaps you feel stressed or anxious; low in mood or motivation; or feeling grief from a loss or life changing event.
You may want to work on being more confident within yourself - perhaps socially, or better able to assert your point of view. Or family dynamics or inter-relationships may be a cause of concern or distress.
It could be that it is hard to even understand how you are feeling; or perhaps to have the space talk through one area that is concerning you right now that you want to make 'sense' of.
Whatever the reason is that you are seeking support right now, I will do my best to help you feel safe and comfortable enough to talk about whatever you choose to share with me.
My philosophy is that we are our own best helper. Through counselling, you can work towards understanding yourself better, and discover helpful tools and coping strategies
Experience and Qualificaitons
I have a Masters degree in Rational-Emotive & Cognitive Behaviour therapy with the University of London, and post-graduate training in Emotion Focused Therapy with Strathclyde Univiersity. I am currently doing a Masters in Mindfulness Studies, having now completed my second year.
Because of my training and experience, I am flexible and adaptable in my work in understanding what you may need; be it support through the grief process; or helping you to understand yourself and your reactions better; as well as valid mindfulness-based tools and strategies for you to help yourself, for example, with anxiety or stress you may be experiencing.
For more information about my backround and experience, check out 'About Me' via the menu bar above.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you want to ask anything at all about my service.
My Service Could Help You To
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Offload anything that is on your mind in a friendly and supportive space
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Gain insight about how your thoughts, feelings and reactions impact on you
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Find tools and strategies to help you live with more ease now, and in the future
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Release built up emotions that you have been holding down
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Gain some clarity about how events from the past may be influencing you today
Some of the areas I may assist with
Grief / bereavement therapy
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Anxiety and stress
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Fear
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Panic attacks
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Help with addiction (food, alcohol, drugs, gambling)
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Low self confidence / low self esteem
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Depression / feeling sad
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Talking through family issues or within relationships
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Working through emotions, such as anger, guilt or hurt
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Putting undue pressure on yourself
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Procrastination
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Going out of your comfort zone
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Be more assertive
I aim to reply to your e-mail within 1 working day
However, my replies are occasionally sent to recipients junk or spam folders.
So please do check these folders out if you haven't heard back from me
If you are interested in booking a service, I offer a 15 minute telephone consultation beforehand, free of charge.
This can provide an opportunity to see what it feels like talking with me, and to ask any questions you may have.
Support Yourself Articles
I have written a range of short articles that may be helpful or interesting to you. Articles currently available are
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Help for Low Mood and Depression
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Understanding and Coping with Bereavement
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Understanding and Managing Stress and Anxiety
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Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and Using it in Everyday Life
Thank you for taking the time to read my page, and I look forward to hearing from you should you be interested in my service.
Warm wishes from Linda.