Wishaw Counselling Service - long term and short term therapy
Counselling is a place for you to discuss what’s going on for you. It is non-judgmental and confidential.
The therapeutic relationship between us is one of acceptance and honesty. As your counsellor, I provide you with the support or challenge you may need to make any desired changes or outcomes.
Due to the nature of what we may be working on, this can leave you feeling out of sorts for a brief period of time at the start of your counselling journey. This is only temporary and is to be expected due to the nature of what we may be working on. As your counselling continues this will fade over time.
It is important to recognise this as a something that may happen in the early stages and not see it as a negative side effect of therapy.
We are all individuals and respond differently.
Due to this self-care is important whether it’s making space for you, or spending time with others after your sessions, whatever works for you.
You need to be committed and ready to do the work on a regular basis. This helps you get the most out of your sessions.
Be honest throughout your psychotherapy process with any questions or concerns you have. This allows me to validate your anxiety or put your mind at ease.
Counselling allows you to work on your self-awareness; how you are in situations and relationships, potential triggers you may have, where they have come from and how they impact you now.
Increasing your self-awareness allows you to have a better understanding of yourself and how life experiences have shaped you.
You can then make positive choices as you move forward in your life.
If you work shifts we can change your appointment time on a weekly basis and arrange your next appointment at the end of each session.
If you’re waiting on your rota, get in touch as soon as you know your shifts and we can get you booked in at a time that works for both of us.
We are both working together to get the best possible outcome for you.
If you have any further questions please get in touch.
I'm glad to say that I have resumed face-to-face sessions from my Wishaw address.
But as I'm trained to deliver sessions remotely I will still have video sessions and telephone sessions as an option.
Sessions are £50 for 50 minutes, payable a minimum of 24 hours in advance.
I am based in Kenilworth Avenue where I work from my home.
I am a 5-minute walk from the bus stop and a 10-minute walk from Wishaw train station.
If you're coming by car, you can park for free on the street outside or feel free to use my runway.
Though if travelling is a problem, we can have our session by video call or telephone.
As long as you are in the UK at the time of your appointment we can work together.
I do not as there are 2 steps at my front door and my office is then up a flight of stairs.
No, but if you'd prefer us to both wear a face mask for the session let me know. I don't mind if it makes you feel more at ease and I have spare masks available if needed.
No, do not attend in person if you seem to be developing something.
I work with many people throughout the day who may be vulnerable health-wise or have vulnerable families they are returning to.
I want to ensure I provide a safe environment for everyone.
If you are starting to feel ill and we can do video or telephone sessions until you are better.
When I had COVID, for the first few days I thought I had a cold, then the flu as it got worse as the tests were negative for the first few days.
I self-isolated just in case and will do the same again.
What you say in the session stays between you and me.
There are a few exceptions to this that are explained in my confidentiality policy that I send out before your first session. I then recap the main points in the first session.
Monday: 09:15-17:30
Tuesday: 09:15-17:30
Wednesday: 09:15-17:30
Thursday: 09:15-15:00
Depending on availability the slots are: 09:15, 10:30, 11:45, 13:00, 14:15, 15:30 and 16:45
Yes. I have various appointments throughout the week but they do need to be scheduled.
I can usually offer appointments within 24-72 hours.
Please see this page for a more detailed explanation. If you still have questions after this, please do get in touch and I’ll be happy to answer them.
I may even need to add your question to this section. If you’re asking the question, others will be too.
You can refer by using the contact form on the website or call /text/WhatsApp/Telegram 07488 312 784.
I aim to reply to emails, messages and texts as soon as possible from Monday to Thursday.
It is impossible to answer this as each person’s needs are different but we can discuss this in more detail in your first session if you wish.
No.
I understand you may think that it would be additional support for you but others in the room may unwittingly bring up issues you are not ready to talk about and therefore cause you added anxiety etc.
You may feel censored and not able to open up fully if someone else is there.
They may bring issues into the room that you do not want to discuss.
I want to understand what is going on for you from your point of view, not someone else’s.
Having someone else in the session can hinder how your progress.
I ask that you are alone for your session to ensure your confidentiality.
Therapy requires a big effort on your part.
Understanding what is going on for you and the impact things have had on you could be enough and you may not need coping techniques.
By focusing on coping techniques you would be ignoring the issue that caused the need for coping techniques.
If you feel this way, you may not be ready to begin therapy and that is OK, or I may not be the right type of therapist for you.
Once you feel ready to deal with the issues you can book a session.
If you have any other questions, please do let me know. If you’re asking it, others may be too and I may even add it to this page.
If you feel like your questions have been answered and are ready to book your first session, call, text, WhatsApp or Telegram me on 07488 312784, email me or complete the contact form below.
Please click here to make a booking. Or use the form here to contact me with any questions you may have or to arrange your first appointment.
You can call me on 07488312784 if you would prefer to speak to me first.
I am happy to discuss any questions you may have prior to arranging your first appointment.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours Monday to Thursday.
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