Counselling with Tia
You don't have to work through this alone.
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Maybe you're struggling to make sense of what's happening, perhaps something has happened that you can't stop thinking about, or you might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, angry, stuck, or simply exhausted from trying to hold everything together. You might even know that something isn't quite right but not really know where to start.
Whatever has brought you here, you don't need to have everything figured out before you start.
I'll listen, we'll work things through together, and I'll help you find ways forward that feel right for you.
Warm, honest and down-to-earth counselling, with room for humour along the way.
"You don't have to have all the words. You just have to turn up."
Nervous about starting counselling?
If you've never had counselling before, sitting down with someone you've never met and talking about your life can feel pretty daunting. You might be wondering what you're supposed to say, whether you'll cry, or whether you'll be expected to talk about things you're not ready to discuss.
Please don't worry. Our first session is about getting to know each other and building that initial rapport. I'll ask what has brought you to counselling and we'll see where the conversation takes us. You don't need to arrive with everything neatly explained, and we don't have to dive straight into the deepest thing that's ever happened to you.
When things get difficult
Counselling isn't always easy, and sometimes difficult emotions will come up. If you cry, you don't need to apologise. I'll pass you the tissues, give you the time you need and sit with you until you're ready to talk again.
If you're angry, that's okay too. Anger is allowed here. You can express it safely, and we can become curious about where that anger is coming from and what it might be trying to tell you. Sometimes people simply want to feel heard when they're angry, and being able to express that in a safe environment can be an important part of the process.
There may also be times when you know something is going on but you're struggling to find the words to explain it. That's okay. Depending on what feels helpful for you, I can use things such as emotion cards, situation cards, creative activities or art to help you explore what you're experiencing.
There isn't one right way to do counselling. We'll find what works for you.
"Sometimes awareness is a step forward too."
What might you get from counselling?
Counselling won't necessarily mean leaving every session feeling like everything has been fixed. Sometimes progress is much smaller than that.
You might understand yourself a little better. You might recognise a pattern you hadn't noticed before, learn a new coping skill or finally say something out loud that you've been carrying around for a long time.
And sometimes you might simply leave thinking, "That was really hard, but I'm glad I talked about it."
Wondering if I can help?
You don't need to know exactly what you need before you get in touch. You might already know what you'd like support with, or you might simply know that something isn't feeling right.
I support people with a range of difficulties and circumstances, including:
Ready to have a chat?
You don't need to know exactly what to say, and you don't need to decide whether counselling is definitely right for you before getting in touch.
Tell me a little about what's happening and what's brought you here. We can have a conversation and work out together whether counselling with me feels like the right fit.
No pressure. No judgement. Just a conversation.
Let's try to work through this together.