Ursula Walker

I have a great passion for counselling because it worked for me when my husband died and I needed help. Since qualifying (2005) I have worked with lots of clients with many presenting issues.

I have taught Anger Managment Courses for over 10 years and this is where I developed my passion for working with anger. I have seen many people change and be able to control their anger in just 6 weeks.

I realise that men in particular have not been given much help when growing up to deal with their anger - it is not a "manly" thing to do. Men are not taught to deal with thier emotions so they just get pushed inside. When they do arise because they do not have the vocabularly to deal with them it comes out as anger or aggression. I understand this and can help you explore your emotions in a non-threatening way. This can help you in any relationships you may want to have and also in other aspects of your life - work, friends and family.

In the counselling sessions I will help you to understanding where your anger is coming from, i.e. what are the underlying feelings; help you to become aware of your triggers and how you can manage your behaviour in a more controlled way.

I always work from a person centred aproach but may also introuduce other ways of working if I think it will be helpful to you.  I will offer you a safe and non-judgemental space where you can talk about your anger and how it is affecting your life.

I also offer relationship (couples) counselling. There maybe many reasons why your relationship is in difficulty - debt/financial issues; not being able to communicate effectively; stress; anxiety; an affair; lack of trust. Getting help early may help to save a relationship.

I see parent/child where this relationship is under strain/stress for whatever reason. I offer you a space to talk through these problems in a safe and non-judging environment.

I work for a number of Employee Assisted Programmes (EAP) e.g. HELP  Health Assured and Work Place Options. I have also worked with local organisations (Blackpool Transport, MIND) and local retailers - Next and B&M Bargains.

Up to until Dec 2019 I taught Anger Management; Stress Management and Relaxation; Anxiety Management and other Well Being Courses.

To find out more about me why not visit my web site, blog or Face Book page.

These are a few things clients have said about me:-

"Excellent prompt service. I was sceptical at first about engaging but later found that the service was essential in assisting my recovery. I would recommend the service to anyone with similar issues."

"I found Ursula very friendly and a really good listener. She helped me with things to do when I couldn’t sleep which worked."

"Has been very helpful and has allowed me to express my anger and anxiety. Would highly recommend the service to colleagues. Allowed me to express my worries and to reflect on my employment to make positive decisions for my future."

"Didn't judge, gave encouragement to talk, interested in what I had to say; I have been given the tools to be more positive in any situation; I just didn't know how I could change the way I felt."

"Ursula was a very good listener and I feel she really understood my problem."