Counselling, Bereavement & Equine Therapy in Crewe, South Cheshire

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I live and work in South Cheshire, near the towns of Crewe, Nantwich and Sandbach. I use rooms in a large house, which is easy to get to being on a direct route between Crewe and Nantwich. I consider myself a fellow traveller, on my own quest to answer life’s questions. My learning, experience and training will be what I can offer to you.

I have over 30 years experience as a Social Worker, Bereavement Specialist, Trainer and Supervisor. I can help with the following; Life Transitions, Loss and Grief, Changes with the Menopause, Trauma, both past and present, Anxiety and Work-related Stress.

More recently I have incorporated therapy in nature, working with a therapy herd of horses and ponies. In the summer months I co-facilitate equine psychotherapy workshops.

I welcome enquiries for supervision and mentoring. I offer reduced rates to trainee counsellors.

Please see my About Me page for more information about my skills and employment history.

I am registered with Social Work England and the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I am also a member of the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) and the Gestalt Psychotherapy Training Institute (GPTI).

I am a qualified Equine Facilitated Psychotherapist and Counsellor trained by LEAP. My Links page gives details of where you can find the relevant codes of ethics and professional standards which I adhere to.

WHAT DO I OFFER?

My training in counselling has followed my personal beliefs. These include:

That the past is important and can impact on the present.
That we are part of a group, that can include the family, workplace, and our local community. Being with others is something we learn about from a very young age. Groups mirror differences and similarities in society.
We are all striving to grow and heal.
Challenges that come our way are individually specific - what we find challenging may not be to another person. This is important as we can build resilience through facing adversity and mastering our challenges.
Relationships can be repaired and ruptures, misunderstandings and lack of communication can be overcome.
We may find we are repeating patterns in our relationships. This is information that eventually can help us change the cycle.
Talking and being heard can bring us to new awareness.

Please see my Counselling page for more detail.

My Location

My counselling room is at No. 156 Nantwich Road, Crewe, CW2 6BG. The building is owned by Survive Abuse Counselling and East Cheshire Council. There is a reception, waiting area and toilet facilities.

This can be reached by public transport; it is a 5 minute walk from Crewe Railway Station.

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FEES & AVAILABILITY

I have daytime and an evening appointment available for counselling sessions and offer in-person, online and telephone sessions as well as nature- based, outdoor interventions with a therapy herd of horses.

Counselling lasts generally 55 minutes for room-based sessions, 60 minutes for telephone and online and 60 to 90 minutes for an Equine Therapy individual session. The number of sessions is reviewed and discussed between us, although I may recommend a minimum number of sessions.

Equine workshops and events can range from half a day (3 hours) to a full day (5 hours) and bespoke tailored programmes can be arranged (over 1 or 2 days) and over a weekend.

I have a contract which states the limits of confidentiality and the terms of us working together.

The first session is free, as it's a chance for us to see whether we can work together and whether I'm the appropriate therapist for you at this time.

There's more on my Counselling page.

A specialist in bereavement, anxiety and concerns about identity

I am a specialist in bereavement, anxiety and concerns about identity. I have years of experience as a counsellor working with loss, grief and change. I understand the impact of unexpected change and multiple loss on confidence and resilience. This can be made worse if you have experienced childhood trauma and other sources of stress, especially if social support is not readily available.

I am interested in the influence of anxiety on the nervous system and new developments in neuroscience. I am an experienced group facilitator and bring my therapeutic skills to my role as a trainer.

I am a Social Work Practice Educator and qualified clinical supervisor. I have supervised and supported staff members from local charities both individually and as a group facilitator. I supervise trainee therapists and social care staff.

I have co-facilitated equine therapy sessions with 3 other professionals. I have also taught at Staffordshire University and delivered training to local charities and mental health agencies.

Please see my Training page for more information.