Counselling in Dorking, Surrey

Face to face and online

Working with adults and young people

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Welcome.

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Life might feel overwhelming and challenging right now and you may not be sure how to move forward. Feeling listened to and understood can open up the possibility of choice and change.

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I'm Jess, an experienced BACP Accredited counsellor committed to offering you support at a difficult time in your life. I work with both adults and young people, providing a warm and compassionate, confidential space where you will be listened to and valued.

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I offer face to face sessions in central Dorking as well as working online. I also work for Heads Together, a counselling service in Surrey supporting young people with a range of issues including study and exam stress, relationship and friendship issues, family problems, self-harm and low self-esteem which can lead to anxiety and depression.

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​A trusting relationship is at the very heart of the work we do together. Our sessions will always focus on respecting your needs and wants, at a pace which is comfortable for you.

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How counselling can help

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Sometimes our life experiences can cause anxiety, depression and stress which can make it feel hard to cope and find ways to move forward.

 

You may worry about burdening others with your problems and they can go unresolved.  Exploring your issues with a counsellor can feel liberating as it allows you to be open and share your thoughts and feelings without being judged.  

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Issues we can work together to address

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• Life events such as relationship and health issues, work and study stress, bereavement and loss demand that we must constantly adapt to change. Without support, this can take its toll leading to stress, anxiety and depression.

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• ​Exploring and challenging coping behaviours which may have developed over time and can start to become increasingly unhelpful leading to avoidance and self-criticism.​

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• Recognising how past experiences and patterns of behaviour have shaped you. These insights can help you understand yourself in the present, which enables choices that lead to healing, acceptance and change.

 

• Understanding how your inner critic, which can sometimes feel so unforgiving, can lead you away from the self-compassion needed to live a fulfilling life.

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How I deliver therapy

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Sessions are 50 minutes. I offer face to face counselling in central Dorking and online via Zoom.

 

Our first session

 

It is important to feel comfortable from the outset and therefore I offer a free 30 minute session via Zoom where we can get to know one another. We can discuss what you would like to get out of counselling, you can ask any questions and have time to decide if you would like to proceed with counselling.

 

Types of therapy

 

I offer both open-ended therapy where we will regularly review our work together and time limited goal focused work which can also be effective depending on your specific needs.

 

I use a range of therapeutic approaches which enables me to work with you in the way that you need. These include person-centred, transactional analysis and mindfulness. 

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Clients I work with

 

Adults, students, young people over 14. I hold an Enhanced DBS certificate (Disclosure Barring Service).