What is counselling?

Counselling is a talking therapy which provides a safe, confidential space for you to talk to a trained professional about your issues and concerns. A therapeutic alliance is built up on respect and trust so thoughts, feelings and behaviours can be explored safely, and a better understanding of yourself and others developed.

How to get the most out of counselling

To get the most out of therapy, regular appointments are recommended, usually on the same day and time each week. However, these can be flexible to fit in with your availability. I offer both face to face and telephone counselling, evenings, and weekends. Sessions are 50 minutes (known as a therapeutic hour).

Why do people come for counselling?

There are a variety of reasons that people come for counselling some of these are:-

• Bereavement, grief, and loss
• Isolation and loneliness
• Anxiety, depression, or stress
• Panic attacks
• Relationship issues
• Trauma
• Self esteem and Self compassion
• Life changes; job, redundancy, children leaving home    
• Health & wellbeing - menopause, living with a chronic health condition
• Cancer and dementia
• Issues around identity, acceptance of sexuality and confidence
• Neurodiversity

Whatever your reason for wanting to engage in counselling, please feel free to call on 07376 867 769 or email

info@ferndown-counselling.co.uk discuss and  to arrange an appointment if you feel you are ready to.

"Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen" - Brene Brown

Don't feel alone

About Me

Hello,

I am Stephanie Wadie (she/her). I am a qualified integrative counsellor with a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

My integrative approach mainly focuses on psychodynamic, attachment and family systems which can help in understanding how past experiences inform the present, but I tailor session to each individual clients needs.

My personal journey into counselling was through Reiki, a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. I trained as a Reiki Master in 2016 and noticed how clients would tell me about their problems and emotional issues, I wanted to help them but didn’t know how. So, I made the decision to change that and looked into suitable counselling courses. In essence I want to help people through their difficult times and help them learn to help themselves.

I still offer a range of holistic therapy which can be booked as stand alone treatments or added as an extra to a counselling session to aid relaxation and promote wellbeing.

CRISIS CONTACTS

If you are in crisis or no longer feel able to manage the thoughts of self-harm/suicide it is important to tell someone. There is help available and you don’t have to struggle with these feelings alone.

You may wish to consider contacting one of the following

      Your GP

 Ask for an emergency appointment

      NHS 111

 If you need help with your mental health but are not in immediate danger

    Samaritans 116 123

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For confidential emotional support for anyone in distress or despair

    Shout Crisis Text Line – Text SHOUT to 85258

if you do not want to talk to someone over the phone, these text lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    999

 If it is an EMERGENCY or go to your local A&E Department