Take Good Care Counselling Durham
A confidential space to explore the thoughts, feelings and challenges in your life
Hello there!
I’m a BACP Accredited Person-Centred Counsellor based in Durham.
I currently have availability to accommodate daytime sessions.
I work face to face and/ or online so can offer my service to the wider UK population as well as locally.
In order to see if I’m the right counsellor for you, please let me tell you a little about myself as I’m human too… I am an avid movie lover- the funnier or weepier the better! I love walking with my dog, Pilates, baking and reading; preferably not all at the same time though… I find singing 80’s power ballads at the top of my lungs highly liberating (try it!) and I’m at my most alive when talking and connecting with people.
I find it an enormous privilege to do this work; to forge and develop a professional relationship with my client and to be trusted with personal material & emotions in order to support my client to find their way forward. A huge privilege indeed.
I have received counselling myself so am aware how it may feel a little nerve wracking or daunting trying to find the right counsellor suited to you and at a time when you’re not feeling at your best.
You are very welcome to contact me via email with any questions about my service. We can even arrange a short chat on the phone to help you decide if I am the right counsellor for you. You are in no way obliged to commit to my service after this, it is just an opportunity to help you on your quest to find the right person for you & your counselling journey.
It would be lovely to hear from you.
Take Good Care
Zoe
MY APPROACH
I'm sorry you might not be feeling great at the moment, for whatever reason that may be. Maybe you're not even sure yourself? Life can be full of ups and downs, sometimes those 'downs' can be difficult to understand, process or work through. It can help to talk, especially to someone impartial from the situation.
I offer you a safe, warm and highly confidential space to explore and share what's going on for you. My practice is built in deep empathy, non- judgment and collaborating with you at your own pace.
Together we can explore your situation in a way that leads to fresh perspectives or validation and perhaps a new understanding of yourself.
Counselling isn't about giving you advice, but empowering you to make your own choices.
I have experience of working with a huge range of issues, including but not limited to:
Anxiety
Depression
Low self- esteem
OCD
Struggling with self-identity
Navigating life in a Neurotypical world when Neurodivergent
Perimenopause and Menopause
Relationship issues
Work stress
Family issues
Pregnancy and loss
Bereavement & grief
Anticipatory grief
Sexuality
Terminal illness
Chronic illness
PMDD
Disability
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 you a space to discuss these problems and gain a greater understanding of what's going on there in order to move forward.
CONTACT ME
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to book an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
LOCATION & AVAILABILITY
I have a tranquil counselling room situated upstairs in a beautiful church on the outskirts of Durham city (DH1). I am not a religious based counselling service but this peaceful building provides the perfect atmosphere for safe, calm, confidential counselling sessions.
There is one flight of stairs in order to access my office.
There is a carpark with plenty of free parking on site.
Working Diary
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Daytimes
FEES & SESSIONS
Wherever possible, it is best to engage in weekly or Fortnightly Counselling sessions in order to keep the momentum of our therapy journey moving forwards for the benefit of yourself.
It is your choice, of which I fully respect, as to how many sessions you wish to have. I find it best to review this regularly with my clients as we go.
Fees
Counselling sessions are charged at £50.00 per session
Counselling sessions last up to 50 minutes.
I politely require payment to be made via Bank Transfer at least 48 hours before the Counselling session takes place.
Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice will not be refunded.
Concessions offered to trainee Counsellors accessing therapy as a statutory requirement of their qualification.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a Registered and Accredited member of the BACP.
I have been fully Qualified since 2019 and due to the nature of my training, have been counselling clients since 2018.
I adhere strictly to the BACP ethical code of practice.
I engage in Continued Professional Development; this is ongoing and in line with BACP requirements.
I have an enhanced DBS and subscribe to the governments 'update service' to ensure this is as current and transparent for all.
As stipulated by the BACP, I will always work within my own competency and will be open and honest with you.