Gill Powton

Are you going through a difficult time just now? Do you find yourself wishing you had someone to talk to? Someone who won’t judge you and will accept you? Someone who is not involved in what is going on?

Counselling helped me manage daunting situations that were making me feel anxious.

Are you feeling anxious? Is your anxiety interfering with your daily life in a negative way? Are you avoiding certain situations because they are making you anxious?

I too get anxious. We all can feel anxious at times, it is part of being human. Counselling helped me to manage daunting situations that were making me feel anxious.

Anxiety is our biological alarm system, warning us of any potential challenges ahead. Anxiety can make us feel fearful of the smallest of daily activities, like making a phone call, facing someone we need to have a serious talk with, taking children to school, facing a medical appointment, even a trip out to the supermarket can feel scary and make us feel anxious. There are times when the smallest of tasks can make us feel overwhelmed and anxious. There can be situations in our daily environment that are making us anxious. Difficult or challenging relationships can make us feel anxious too.

If this is happening to you, would you like to talk it through in counselling? Would you like to learn how to manage anxiety symptoms when they arise?

I can’t remove the challenge you are facing but I can give you a safe space to talk it through and help you manage your anxiety. The tools you can gain from this learning can help you in the future when life challenges present themselves again.

Talking things through in counselling can be of help for many situations you may be facing. 

• It may be that you have lost someone close to you through death and you are finding it difficult to cope with not having that person in your life anymore. Death of a loved one or facing our own death is the one sure event in life  that we will all experience at some point in our lives. Going through a bereavement is better faced rather than avoided. The pain of grief is a temporary healing process, avoiding this healing can mean the pain lasts a lifetime. 
• Are you contemplating or going through a divorce or a relationship break up and need a safe confidential space to talk this through where you will not feel judged. Do you want to take back control of your own life and plan a future that you want? Do you need to talk that through with someone who has experience of this? Your experience will be unique to you however it may help to talk to someone who can give you the support and encouragement to understand you can get through this second major life stressor after the death of a loved one. 
• Perhaps you have suffered loss in other ways, for instance loss of a relationship, loss of job or home. The grieving process and loss cycle is the same as losing someone close through death. Maybe things aren’t looking very safe and secure for you at this time.
• Has something traumatic happened to you or someone you know? Perhaps you are trying to come to terms with a change in your life that you have no control over.
• Are you considering making a life change and need to talk to through the possible consequences of making changes?
• It may be that you have suddenly found yourself behaving in a way that is out of your usual character.
• Would you like to talk to me about what is going on for you?

What is Counselling?

Counselling gives you the chance to talk about whatever is troubling you and if you are not sure if counselling is for you then you are very welcome to call or email me with any questions you may have. 

All queries will be treated with respect and a warm welcome awaits you every time.

How do I work?

Feeling comfortable and at ease with your counsellor is what is most important.

I am a Person Centred Counsellor and integrate various ways of working to suit a client's individual needs. As a client you will receive a holding and compassionate presence from me as your Counsellor which provides safety and security to allow new growth and learning to happen. We will work together to help build you back up. 

I worked for 9 years for Tyneside & Northumberland Mind who are a mental health charity. This work involved me counselling patients in GP surgeries on behalf of Gateshead Primary Care.

Where will the sessions take place?

I work remotely,  video and telephone counselling. 

What happens next?

I welcome you getting in touch with me via telephone or email to arrange a first session. I will give you a safe place to explore what is going on for you and work alongside you towards restoring or finding new coping skills to help you now and in the future.

Please call or text me on: 07936 623747
Or click here to send me an email.

Reasons why people seek help through counselling

• Bereavement
• Loss
• Relationship Difficulties
• Feeling Stressed
• Low Self Esteem
• Coping with Illness or Injury
• Childhood or historic trauma
• Painful or difficult feelings
• Self Image Issues
• Identity Issues
• Feeling low, depressed or anxious.

This list is not exclusive so please know that you are welcome to ask if what you'd like to work on is not included on this list. If I can help then I will, if not then I will attempt to signpost you in the right direction.

£45 per hour 

I offer counselling sessions via telephone and video calling.

Day and evening appointments available now

I work privately between the hours of:

MONDAY - FRIDAY  8AM TO 7PM

SESSIONS LAST APPROXIMATELY UP TO 1 HOUR

I am an Accredited member of the BACP and work to their ethical framework at all times. I have monthly counselling supervision. I also have professional indemnity insurance.

All of the above ensures a safe working environment for clients and myself.