Simon Hunt MBACP
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Counselling West Scotland St. Helens St. Marys Street Sanquhar Dumfries & Galloway DG4 6BW View map |
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01659 58037 or 07522 297929 (9am-9pm) I have a confidential voicemail service for those times when I am not personally available.
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Profile
At certain times we all need a little extra help and support to get us through those difficult periods. Talking things through with an understanding Counsellor can often be very useful in helping to pin-point just where our problems - and our solutions - may lie.
A little time taken for ourselves in this way, to undertake regular Counselling, can fetch many rewards, both for ourselves, and for those we are close to.
Counselling is for everyone, not just for those with 'big problems'. Simply put, it is a practical way of looking to make your life better.
As a professionally qualified Counsellor I can help you to gain a perspective about whatever is troubling you. Counselling is there to help you to understand and accept yourself, to change your behaviour to that which is better for you, and to help you move towards becoming the kind of person you want to be. Together, we identify what action you need to take to improve your situation.
Counselling is confidential. You can be free to talk about anything that is bothering you. Many clients find that it doesn't take too long before the benefits of Counselling begin to ripple through their daily life. They tell me that just talking things through helps them to see their situation much more clearer and they begin to naturally feel stronger making decisions, taking action, and beginning to put what's wrong, right.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling from Strathclyde University, Glasgow. Additionally, I hold the COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills from Glasgow University.
I am a Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and adhere to their Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
I am a registered member of the Life Coaching Division of BACP, qualified to offer Life Coaching as an alternative / addition to Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Alongside my private clients, I work within the district as a Counsellor and receive referrals from a variety of professionals, including NHS Departments, GPs and Private Companies.
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- Affairs and Betrayals
- Alcohol Dependence
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Child Related Issues
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME
- Couples Counselling
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Abuse
- Gambling
- Generalised Anxiety
- Internet Addiction
- Low Self-Confidence
- Low Self-Esteem
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic Disorder
- Phobias
- Physical Abuse
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship Issues
- Self Harm
- Separation and Divorce
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work Related Issues
Fees
I often suggest that clients book an initial getting-to-know-each-other appointment, with absolutely no obligation beyond this hour. It is important to me that you feel comfortable before embarking on further sessions.
Counselling is available for all people - individuals, children, couples and families.
£40.00 Individuals (60 minutes)
£40.00 Couples / Family (60 minutes)
£40.00 Counselling Supervision (90 minutes)
Counselling and Psychotherapy is available at whatever time is most convenient to you, if possible, be it during the day, evening, or at weekends.
Further Information
My practice room is just a 2 minute walk from the local train station, lies close to the local bus routes, has nearby parking and is situated on the ground floor for easy access.
- Supervision available
- Online, email or telephone counselling available
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