Aimee Budd

“Man up.” “This will pass.” “Chin up.” “There are people with worse problems, so I have no right to feel this way”. I’m sure you recognise some, if not all these phrases, whether you say them to yourself, or others have said them to you.

If life has thrown an unexpected curve ball or you just feel as though something isn’t right with you or your child, talking to a counsellor can help in a number of ways. From processing how you feel, to reducing stress and anxiety around the situation or getting in touch with what you want out of life/a specific situation and acting on that, I’m here for you. As a counsellor I am there to support you or your child as you delve into your emotions and thoughts and bear witness to your traumas.

Having grown up in the armed forces I have seen first hand the positive and negative impact this culture has on an individual and a family. Through research and specialist training I endeavour to support military personnel, serving, reservist and retired, spouses and children.

As adults we are often led to believe there is no place for "weakness" such as asking for help or feeling negative feelings. This can lead to overwhelm and mental paralysis, often from a lifetime of not acknowledging hurt or trauma. It shows a great deal of strength to reach out for support and it can seem like a daunting idea to unpack some of those hidden traumas alone. So that’s where I come in.

If you are worried about your child/ren, know that you are not alone. The adolescent years can be very difficult with pressures at home and school while navigating an ever-changing body and brain. Bullying, social media influences, relationships, gender and sexuality questions, all on top of study and exam pressures can leave our young people with a huge amount of anxiety. By offering support now we can equip them for the rest of their lives with tools and strategies to build resilience.

Working with a counsellor to support your mental health and wellbeing should be as normal as going to a doctor or physiotherapist to deal with physical health problems.

My Counselling Style and Who I Work With

I work with adults and young people from the age of 13 years up.

I offer a holistic style, using a range of counselling theories and mindfulness techniques all tailored to your therapeutic goals and needs. I work with many issues within my practice including, but not limited to, stress, anger, trauma, relationship issues, and anxiety. Sessions can be conducted online or over the phone.

I spent the last few years specialising in working with adults and young people who have experienced loss and grief. During the Covid-19 pandemic I supported a secondary school academy offering counselling to their Sixth Form students who were struggling with anxiety and exam pressure.

I work with St Barnabas Hospice as part of their counselling team supporting people across Lincolnshire who have experienced loss. And have worked with Lincolnshire Centre for Grief and Loss as a children and young person counsellor.

What Next?

In a free initial consultation, we will discuss what brings you to counselling and what you would like to achieve from our sessions. I will explain more of the counselling process to you before you make any decisions. There’s no pressure and no obligation to go ahead.

Online/Telephone session £45

Face to Face sessions £45

Free initial consultation