Welcome to Sensitive Souls Counselling
Helping you to find your safe path
About Me
Welcome, and thank you for visiting.
Hello, my name is Jennifer and I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor and a member of The British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. I abide by the BACP ethical framework and work professionally and safely at all times.
I have a passion for counselling and believe it to be life-changing.
I have a background in working in Mental Health and working for a Drug and Alcohol service. I am a Domestic Abuse Champion and have worked with many different people with a wide range of issues.
I find counselling very rewarding.
Making the decision to see a counsellor is a big step to take - but it can be a positive one. Please read on to find out more about how I could help you.
My Approach
I have a person-centred approach which means that I build a relationship with you and work with your needs and wants. It is important that counselling is done at your pace and that you are supported through the process.
I work holistically and I am trauma informed and neuro-affirming. I will use CBT, Mindfulness, Existential Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy and Person-Centred Therapy. I ensure I care for my clients and we go at the clients pace.
I have an interest in neurodiversity, empaths and highly sensitive clients and I offer counselling to anyone aged 11 years and over.
Carl Rogers said 'Clients know what they need.' I believe this to be true but sometimes in life we need support to be able to make contact with our emotions, reflect on our situation and a helping hand to reach a safe path in order to move forwards. I empower clients to take charge of their lives and enable them to heal and grow.
People come to me for help with a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through counselling:
Feelings of stress or anxiety
Panic attacks
Relationship problems
Grief, loss or bereavement
Problems with addiction
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Depression
Problems with confidence or self-esteem
Anger management
Issues relating to sexuality
Difficulties at work or in retirement
Problems with family or school life
SPEAK IN CONFIDENCE
Counselling takes place in a safe space, where you can meet with someone who will listen with sensitivity and empathy - and without judgement. In the therapy space thoughts and feelings can be expressed freely and in confidence.
A PROBLEM SHARED...
Trouble with a relationship; anxiety or panic attacks; mood swings or depression - many people face difficulties in their everyday lives that can be hard to get on top of. Counselling gives us a set of tools we can use to help gain a better understanding of what’s causing these problems - and how you can move towards managing or resolving them.
MAKE BETTER, HEALTHIER NEW CHOICES
Working together I can help you gain greater insight into the difficulties you are facing, help you understand why you act or react to them the way you do, and see how you can start to make better, heathier choices moving forward.
CONTACT ME
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to c ounselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
You can also call me on 07766 261646 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
MY LOCATION
I see clients face to face at The Foundation for Health, Teignmouth TQ14 8AU, within easy reach of Dawlish, Exeter, Exminster, Exmouth, Woodbury and Budleigh Salterton.
In addition to face-to-face counselling, I also offer online sessions to people throughout the UK.
FEES & AVAILABILITY
Counselling sessions last 50 minutes. The initial 15 mins is free to allow you to meet me and to ensure we can work together ie there are no boundary issues etc. We establish a working alliance which we agree to and then we can begin.
My fee is £40 per session. I offer discounts if sessions are booked as a block.
Payment is via bacs at least 24 hours prior to the session.
I require 48 hrs notice to cancel the sessions otherwise they remain chargeable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between counselling and therapy?
Counselling is usually a good way to help with a current problem; something that can be discussed and - hopefully - resolved within a limited number of sessions. Over a certain number of weeks the understanding of the problem improves and away forward becomes clear. Therapy often describes work that goes a bit deeper, towards more substantial life issues and problems having a deeper effect on the client’s life. Therapy often requires a long-term approach, so the number of sessions can be open-ended.
Which option is most suitable depends on the client and the difficulties they are facing. In some cases counselling works well as an ongoing, longer-term option - or therapy can manage to resolve an issue in just a few sessions.
How long will I need to have counselling?
How long a period of counselling lasts will vary from person to person and depend on the depth of the issues they are facing. For some people a couple of sessions helps to bring their problems into focus, and they feel ready to move forward; other problems may require more of an open-ended approach.
Before we begin any work we will agree on the number of sessions we’ll undertake, and at the end of that number review our progress. As long as we both agree further therapy will be of benefit to you, sessions can continue.
How long will I have to wait for an appointment?
My aim is to offer a first appointment - known as an initial assessment - within 1-2 weeks. Then we would arrange a set number of counselling sessions to take place at the same time every week, that is convenient for you and where I have availabity. How quickly these sessions can begin will depend on the availabity of that free ‘slot’.
Will everything I say be kept confidential?
Everything that is said within the counselling room is private - this is one of the main ways counselling and therapy differ from talking to a friend or relative. Once you are comfortable with the format of weekly sessions and the safe space they provide, you will find the freedom to speak in confidence is of great value.
Note that there are some situations where you may be a risk to yourself or others, and there the law requires that I notify an authority; in these cases I may not be able to keep total confidentiality. Breaking confidentiality is very rare though, and only happens after the person concerned has been informed.
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