07930175894
Covid - 19
To ensure the safety of all clients I follow social adistancing guidlines, provide sanitiser and make sure all hard surfaces are cleaned before and after a session with a client. I can also offer telephone or online sessions.
Jessica Wood
Counselling
Hello! My name is Jess. I'm a qualified independent Person-Centred counsellor registered with the British Association Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), a certified Mental Health First Aider and have a clean DBS Check. I also work as a volunteer counsellor for the registered Charity.
There are many reasons why a person may be drawn to counselling and because everyone is unique, your counselling needs to feel right. For many people, accessing counselling for the first time can be a scary thought therefore,it is extremely important that you feel comfortable and safe during this journey.
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It can sometimes feel too big a challenge alone to know what issues you are struggling with and how to work through them. It can also feel a struggle to gain support from those around you in the way that you need. This is where one to one counselling can help.
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As a person-centred counsellor, my work is based on the person centred approach which involves careful listening, trying to understand exactly what you are thinking and feeling and aiming always to be honest and non-judgemental.
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Sometimes it is hard to untangle the fears and underlying beliefs that are leading to our own self-defeating thoughts and behaviours. If you chose to, we can explore and identify these together and work on changing them in a way that greatly improves your relationship with yourself and others.
By actively listening to you and being completely present, I can gentley support, reflect and nurture you through this difficult time.
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Person-Centred Approach
Support That Makes a Difference
Sometimes life experiences can creep up on us leaving behind emotions that we may be shocked by or can not cope with. This can sometimes have a negative affect on us personally and a negative impact on our lives. There are many reason for seeking counselling such as: -
* Bereavement
* Family issues/Break-down
*Anxiety
*Miscarriage
*Depression
*Child loss
*Abuse
*Identity Issues
*Low self-esteem
*Self-harm and many more.
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I offer a warm, welcoming, non-judgemental space for you to bring anything that you may be struggling with by showing genuineness, positive regard and empathic understanding. At the same time, I do not tell you what to do or make decisions for you, but allow you to choose the direction of therapy.
Whatever you’re struggles, I’m here to walk along side you and help you work through them offering gentle support and a chance to add some clarity to your thoughts.
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Carl Rogers
My Journey to becoming an independent counselling Professional
Having endured anxiety and depression for many years myself and having witnessed people close to me battle with poor mental health, the decision to become a counsellor felt right.
Although not always easy, for me the journey in becoming a Person-Centred Counsellor has been empowering.
As a previous teaching assistant I loved working with children and their families, but realised I would like to help in other ways. Utilizing my strengths and passion for helping and caring for others I made the decision to retrain as a counsellor.
During my training and subsequent to gaining a BSc Hons in Person-Centred Counselling, I have gained valuable counselling experience working within the caring and well-being sector.
What I will offer...
As a Person-Centred counsellor I believe in client autonomy. You, the client have the power and the right to be self-governing. I will journey alongside you as a gentle, empathic, facilitator offering reflections in a non-judgmental and non-authoritative way, whilst you explore any issues you may need to. I do not offer solutions but rather encourage you and guide the therapeutic process without interruption or interference.
I offer a warm, welcoming, space for you to bring anything that you may be struggling with at my home location in Alsager and at a rented location in Crewe.
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I take great pride in the progress and success of my clients, and look forward to helping you. Get in touch to learn more.
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