About me
Hello,
I offer a flexible, honest and compassionate space for you to talk and feel heard and understood.
I’m here to help you through the difficult times whatever you are experiencing right now, from relationship problems to anger management or low self esteem. I’m here for you every step of the way and can help you towards a goal or self improvement.
I will work with you with compassion, empathy and genuineness to understand the way you see things right now. Maybe you feel stuck in the same pattern lately, or perhaps know what the issue is and want to find ways to move forwards in a positive way. Whatever it is that you need can be explored with you so that we can work together to resolve the issues you are facing.
Having a space to explore things can be highly beneficial and lead to a greater self awareness, confidence and resilience.
I will work with you to build a picture of the issues affecting you and impacting your life to understand the issue in more depth.
It may take a few sessions to get to know one another and establish a trusting relationship, vital for progress to be seen. Therapy can take a commitment to engage and stick with it on a consistent basis, to build momentum before any progress can be felt. If you feel ready to begin therapy and would like an introductory call then please reach out.
I have experience working with many issues including the following:
- Anxiety & Depression
- Anger Management
- Bereavement
- Relationships
- Self Esteem and Confidence Issues
- Stress/Panic attacks
What is Counselling?
Therapy can be a gradual but rewarding process where change can come about almost unnoticed, where the sole focus is on you and where you can feel heard and understood, perhaps for the first time in your life. Starting counselling can often feel like the hardest part, but knowing that someone is there for you each week and be able to share things that you feel can't be shared with others. Whether you have a goal in mind or not, therapy can help you toward something meaningful.
Im here with you to work through difficult emotions and make sense of anything that you may have found difficult to talk about with other people. Counselling tends to be shorter term whereas Psychotherapy is regarded as a long term approach to therapy. Which approach is suitable to you may depend on the issue and your own preferences, something that can be talked about in the first session.
I believe that people have the capacity for change and growth given the right conditions. I am here to facilitate your growth through therapy with warmth and positive regard for your autonomy and self direction.
Testimonials
“Having found myself in a pretty low place emotionally - and with very little support available through the NHS - I took the decision to look for private counselling sessions with Ainsley, and I'm very glad I did. Over the space of 8 or 9 months - his honest, flexible and professional approach allowed me to find the inner strength that has been missing for quite some time.”
“I was able to talk through my issues, worries and challenges and - with his guidance - find ways and methods that worked for me to become a better and mentally stronger person.
For those looking for help - don't hesitate.
Thank you Ainsley for all of your support over this year.
Help is always there for those who ask for it.”
"At first I was very reluctant to give counselling a try as I had never been before. However after my first session I was completely at ease and able to speak freely in a secure and safe environment, each session helped build my confidence. After going through a very rough patch the sessions helped me navigate through my thoughts and feelings and for that I am very grateful and very pleased I took the leap to try counselling in the first place. From the sessions I’ve developed the ability to analyse and keep my thoughts in check, control my anxiety and practice mindfulness. All of these skills I have been able to take into my professional and personal life. The sessions were either in person or remote via video, the flexibility allowed me to attend sessions regardless of my proximity to the centre which was great. Lastly I want to say thank you for being a kind and engaging presence when running your sessions, I felt comfortable and able to communicate whatever was on my mind. I highly recommend the sessions as my experience was incredibly insightful and has given me the confidence and skills to push through some dark times”.
Im professionally accredited with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). This is an additional level of achievement and recognition that counsellors can obtain once they provide evidence of further reflective practice, CPD and training hours. I am committed working to a high level and in service of the clients that reach out for help.
If you are still unsure and would like a chat to discuss things then please reach out.
Warm regards,
Ainsley.
To schedule a call or ask any questions please call me on 07837 594333, send an email or easily book a call back from me here.
Training, qualifications & experience
Psychology MSc Post Graduate Student - Northumbria University (2024 - Present)
Diploma in Counselling Practice - North Notts College (2019-2023) Integrative counselling (CBT, Humanistic and Psychodynamic).
BSc (hons) - Therapeutic Counselling - Leeds Beckett University (2024)
Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Practice - North Notts College 2021 - 2023.
Group therapies, Supervision and ethical practice.
Professionally Accredited registrant of the PNCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society).
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Fees
£35.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Insurances accepted, please reach out for details.
Flexible payment options available.
Cash, direct Transfer or payment links.
When I work
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Further information
I offer a free 15-minute consultation where you can ask questions or find out more information. There is no obligation to proceed, simply take your time to consider the right option for you.
I recommend a minimum of six sessions for any noticeable or meaningful change to occur. The more you commit to therapy the more you are likely to get therapeutic growth from it. Short term solution focused models work to six to eight sessions so anything less than that it can be difficult to achieve a goal. Long term psychotherapy can help address more deep rooted issues that lie in the unconscious and require more time to work through. There is no defined end point in the therapy and often clients feel they know when the time has come to end therapy sessions.
I will usually be led by what you would like to talk about in each session, however if you find a more directive approach would be better for you then this can be discussed.
Comfortable therapy room and flexibility to book sessions to work round your commitments.
48 hour cancelation policy and flexibility to reschedule should you need to if the unexpected happens.
