Stephanie White

“ Life is what happens to you while you’re making other plans”  - John Lennon

Life can often throw  unexpected curveballs which unbalance us and cause emotional and physical distress. Often the support from friends and family can be enough to help us through difficult times. However, sometimes we may need a bit extra help from objective, trained people and this is what counselling or 'talking therapy' can offer.

I offer support to help with a range of difficulties including; relationship issues, depression, anxiety (generalised and specific), low self esteem, anger management, transition,  bereavement, stress, bullying, work related issues, low self confidence. 

Counselling can help you achieve greater emotional happiness and positivity about yourself and the future, and gives you the opportunity to explore feelings, emotions, habits and difficulties in an accepting, non judgemental environment. It can help you solve difficulties that are having a negative impact and affecting enjoyment of life.

By offering a personalised approach together with a thorough initial consultation I am able to help you accurately identify problem areas, and then use specific, appropriate interventions to facilitate improved emotional well being and happiness. We decide together the number of sessions that would be beneficial to achieve your goals and this is reviewed regularly with you. I always aim to complete the work in as least sessions as possible without compromising client well being.

I firmly believe we all have the inner resources to be able to work though any difficulties we experience, but need to be given the opportunity, time and support to do this, which is what counselling allows. Counselling is not about being told what to do, it is an opportunity for you to find out for yourself the best way forward for you. 

The relationship between myself and the people I work with is positive and respectful at all times. I offer counselling that is personal, individual, and carefully considered to match the the needs of each client I work with. During the initial meeting we can identify your aims and goals of therapy  and discuss how we can meet those goals.

I work in an eclectic way, primarily using a person centred approach and using elements of other models, including cognitive behavioural, systemic and  psychodynamic approaches. By working this way I am able to meet the  needs of clients at all stages of the counselling/therapy process whilst enabling each person to feel safe, respected and valued.

Aswell as working with the difficulties already mentioned I also have a particular interest in supporting people who are experiencing womens health issues. I feel this area of health can  cause many women emotional disharmony and can have a significant negative impact on day to day quality of life. 

I also use a variety of creative methods to help people who find creative ways of expressing themselves a more comfortable way of working. These include; sand trays, objects, pictures. I am also able to offer Equine Therapy sessions in conjunction with a registered charity.

Initial telephone consultation is free and lasts 20-30mins

I offer flexible appointment times including evenings and weekends.

Each session after the inital one lasts approx 60 minutes and costs £40


I am able to offer concessions to some clients e.g. students and student therapists depending on personal circumstances. Please ask for further details about this scheme.

Payment is by BACS or cash at each session.

Please contact through Counselling DIrectory as my website is currently being updated/ reviewed. Please feel free to message me with any questions or further info you would like.