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Free initial telephone session.

Weekly and fortnightly sessions available.  

£45.00 per session. Each session lasts 50 minutes.

Hi, I'm Paula. I am a fully qualified counsellor and a registered Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¾«×¼×ÊÁÏ member. I work with adults who are experiencing a range of issues such as anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, major life events, bereavement, low self-esteem, depression and stress.

I work in an integrative way which means that I will employ different therapeutic methods to suit the individual issues that you are facing. I will listen to you in a warm, empathetic and non-judgmental way and work with you to explore your emotions in a safe and supportive environment. I aim to help you reflect and make sense of your issues and gain a greater understanding of yourself so you can move forward.

I also provide counselling to people living with chronic illnesses and disabilities. I have had Crohn's myself for many years and I have a passion for helping people who are facing major life-changing diagnoses, have concerns about upcoming surgery or are facing issues living with IBD (crohns/colitis) and/or an ostomy (ileostomy/colostomy/urostomy). I am currently carrying out research into the psychological impact of stoma formation surgery and, having an ostomy myself, I can provide an exceptional level of understanding and empathy from my own life experience.

Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) e.g. Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis.

Living with a Colostomy/Ileostomy/ Urostomy/Stoma/Ostomy.

Psychological impact of major surgery

Currently studying final year (Level 6) BSc Counselling degree.

CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.

Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills.

Currently volunteer with a local charity that offers counselling to those who need it.

Worked with the Samaritans as a listener whilst undertaking my counselling qualifications.

Volunteered with the Malaysian Ostomy Society, offering support services for those with or who needed ostomy surgery.