Counselling

My name is Anne Nankivell B.A., M.Ed. (Counselling).  I am a fully trained counsellor and a Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.  I follow the Association’s Ethics and Codes of Practice.

What is Counselling?

Counselling offers time with someone who is trained neither to judge nor to advise you, but to explore and unlock your feelings which may have been hidden for years.  Past and present relationships will be talked about, it may well be upsetting, but it will help you to understand more about yourself.  From this you may begin to feel less confused, to make changes in your life, or to come to terms with those things which cannot be changed.

Individual clients are invited to attend for an initial assessment of an hour, followed by hourly sessions once a week over the period of their counselling.  Some clients may bring one difficulty and find sessions lasting just a few weeks to be sufficient.  Other clients may wish to stay longer, going into more detail, in order to better come to terms with their lives.

Could counselling help me?

I have experience in counselling people with a wide range of problems including:

  • Anxiety and panic attacks
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Alcohol and drug abuse
  • Self development
  • Career/life planning
  • Self-esteem
  • Depression
  • Self-harm
  • Eating disorders
  • Sexual identity
  • Emotional difficulties
  • Study difficulties
  • Psychosomatic problems
  • Tension/stress

What does it cost?

It is £39 per session. To be agreed before counselling commences.  Fees are reviewed annually on the 1st September.  There will be a full charge for all cancellations.  Arrangements for scheduled holiday breaks will be made in advance during counselling sessions.