Your Counsellor
I'm so pleased to welcome you to Everleigh Counselling, I'm Jackie and I am an experienced, registered counsellor with the BACP. I offer a calm respectful space for individual and couples to talk openly about issues that may be affecting their relationship or everyday life, from anxiety and stress, to trauma, grief, miscarriage and loss, postpartum depression or work life balance. Maybe there is difficulty within the relationship a struggle to communicate or feel heard or want to reconnect.
A little about me
Jackie
People ask me why I became a counsellor and it is the easiest question for me to answer. I had counselling many years ago and it was not the best experience, my counsellor was dismissive, didn't really listen to me and I came away feeling unheard and probably worse than when I went. I vowed that I wouldn't let anyone feel as I had when they had been brave enough to seek counselling, I qualified as a counsellor but I retain that understanding I had as a teenager knowing that having a trust in a counsellor is so important and to make sure you feel comfortable, heard and safe.
My Approach
My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, respect, and non-judgement. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where you feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and feelings, and where you can develop the skills and tools you need outside the counselling room.
Finding the tools
I strongly believe that knowledge is power and that once that awareness and understanding behind why you feel the way you do is uncovered you can start to create your own narrative and find the strength that may have become hidden behind anxiety, stress, trauma, anger or relationship struggles.
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