INTRODUCING HOW I WORK.
I work with over 18’s, using many different approaches to suit your unique individual needs, within the person-centred style of counselling.
HOW CAN COUNSELLING HELP.
My work can help clients who are experiencing and presenting emotional issues derived from.
Loss of any kind, bereavement and grief, helping you to cope better.
Low self esteem, deal with issues that are hindering you from achieving your goals in life.
Anxiety and stress difficulties, related to work, relationships, health related, which at some point in our lives affects us all, and impacts our day to day living.
To Manage in a healthier manner, feelings of low mood, depression and hopelessness, and to explore where this stems from. Gain a more positive perspective in life.
Develop a better understanding of yourself and of others, opening a path for better communication.
I can help you aim towards a better awareness and understanding of yourself and how past and present are entwined and how with help it is possible to heal, grow and learn new ways of coping and find a healthier balance within yourself.
Counselling is where you can explore in a safe, comfortable, non judgmental environment and where I can provide you with the necessary support, empathy and understanding of life’s complex issues that we experience within our lives. And help you navigate through, to bring about the changes that you wish for and are possible into your life.
I know from experience taking that first step for seeking help can also be overwhelming, the hardest thing sometimes, but to recognise that something is not right is a step towards change.
Therapy is only as successful as you want to make it, being 100% on board and committed to change, however big or small that is for you, can be of great help in the hear and now and in the future.
Therapy is not about fixing you ,we’re here to navigate on YOUR JOURNEY with you ,through the ups and downs of life’s winding path, until you’ve reached a better place on your journey.
ABOUT ME.
Hi, my name is Carolyn.
Having been in the health, fitness, beauty industry for several decades and running my own business, I have always had a passion for helping people feel good about themselves, improve their health and well-being. Which has led me further on my journey of wanting to help people with the internal aspects of themselves, and improving their mental and emotional well being,.
Having dealt with and overcome many of life’s challenges myself, I know how necessary and important it is to have that time, space, to trust another and share, explore together and being able to find healthier coping mechanisms, to find inner balance and improve ones overall well-being.
STYLE OF COUNSELLING.
I am an Integrative trained counsellor whose modalities can be used alone or blended to suit your unique individual needs.
PERSON CENTERED, helping you explore and increase self acceptance, and trust in oneself.
PSYCHO-DYNAMIC, exploring ones past and how this affects our present day experiences.
CBT cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps with negative thought processes and unhelpful or unhealthy coping mechanisms associated with anxiety, stress and trauma.
I can guide you gently, by exploring and helping you to challenge and change these negative processes that can hinder your happiness and well-being.
TRANSACTIONAL ANALYSIS . A this explores how we communicate and interact with others and is away of understanding our own behavioral patterns, and how they function. Helping you gain insight into root causes of problems you may have within relationships.
GESTALT THERAPY, being aware of the present moment, observing oneself in the here and now, aiming to improve personal responsibility.
REBT, Relational emotive behavior therapy, which focuses on managing , challenging questioning irrational, unhealthy thoughts, emotions, behavior, replacing them with more functional beliefs and behavior.
I offer a free 20 mins no obligation telephone appointment with you to see if you feel comfortable and ready for therapy to commence.
FEES
Individual 50mins sessions £50. face to face .
Telephone 50 mins sessions £50.
Via Zoom 40 mins session £40.
Pay by bank transfer, this is payable 24 hours prior appointment. Cash, cheque on the day.
Please note if 24 hours notice is not given full session charge will be due.
I offer day/evening appointments at my welcoming, quiet practice in Rayleigh.
I have worked with adults for an organisation on a voluntary basis for the past year and half, dealing with many different issues.
I continue to learn and grow myself with my ongoing continual professional development, attending workshops and seminars.
QUALIFICATIONS
ACCREDITED COUNSELLOR/HYPNOTHERAPIST in practice 2 years.
Level 3 Diploma in Hypnotherapy & Counselling skills – Dip, HYP, CS
Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills & Theory – Dip, CST
Level 5 Diploma in psycho-therapeutic counselling practice – Prof, Dip, Psy, C
Mental health first aid 2 day course for young people. (MHFA England CIC )
Training workshop with mind body breakthrough, certificate G.A.D and panic attacks.
part of my on going CPD learning and development, with NCPS
D.B.S check enhanced
Professional indemnity Insurance with Wellbeing
Accredited member with National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society.
Membership No: NCS20-00468
Membership No: HYP19-06525
TESTIMONIALS COUNSELLING
Carolyn helped me understand my emotions, when I was going through grief and loss, to process them, accept what was happening. Gave me support and safe space to talk. Caring and professional, would recommend her.
I found my experience of counselling with Carolyn to be professional, yet caring and warm, helping me to look at and challenge my negative thoughts and enabling me to move forward, view things in a different light.
Helped me unravel the issues within my relationship and make sense of. Listened without judging me and allowing me to work it out for myself, with a supportive relationship. Helped restore clarity within my mind.