Aminah Teague

Are you constantly worried about things that might (or might not) happen? Are you having trouble enjoying things that used to bring you joy? Do you feel disconnected or misunderstood by friends and family?

Therapy can be your safe, non-judgmental space to express your feelings and thoughts.

Let's get comfy and learn to challenge and change negative thought patterns. I'm Aminah, the counsellor behind Teague Therapy. My therapeutic space is here to make you feel genuinely heard and understood while being gently challenged to make meaningful changes that improve your life and well-being.

My Approach

I primarily use a person-centred approach, creating a supportive and empathetic environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. As an integrative therapist, I adapt and draw from various therapeutic techniques to best meet your unique needs.

Integrative Therapy

Combining several therapeutic approaches, I offer the most effective support for my clients, including:

·    Systemic Therapy: Understanding the complexities of your relationships and the impact of family dynamics on your emotional well-being.

·    Solution-Focused Therapy: Focusing on your strengths and resources, guiding you towards practical solutions to your current challenges.

·    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviours, promoting healthier thinking and actions.

Creating a Safe Space

In our sessions, I aim to create a trusting and non-judgemental space where you can feel safe to bring all aspects of yourself. Whether you're dealing with:

•  anxiety (including social anxiety and health anxiety)
• depression
• obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• family issues
•  low self-esteem
• loneliness
• abuse
• neurodiversity (including autism and ADHD)

I'm here to support your journey towards a fuller living experience!

Specialisms

·    Anxiety: Together, we can uncover why these feelings persist and learn to work with, rather than against, yourself.

·    Intercultural Therapy: Acknowledging cultural norms while dismantling oppressive undertones, I support individuals from diverse backgrounds.

·    Couples Therapy: Providing a safe space to share and reflect on your relationship, cultivating a deeper understanding and bringing back joy, intimacy, and empathy.

At Teague Therapy, clients are not one-size-fits-all people, so let's not give them one-size-fits-all therapy.

Testimonials

"Kind, open and honest. Aminah made me feel at ease from the first moment and opening up very simple. Attentive to my needs, understanding of my limitations and helpful where it counted. I'd highly recommend her service to anyone. Thank you for all you did for me." - JL

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"I was with Aminah for just under a year and through that time I was not only grounded, but validated. I started with a lot of uncertainty about many aspects in my life and hesitation towards seeing a counsellor due to negative past experiences but I could not be happier I stuck with it. 

Aminah was extremely patient and kind, she was reassuring and recognised when something wasn't right and made specific ways to work that would benefit me best. 

Each session I was listened to and guided in a way that made me feel comfortable. There was never any pressure to speak about topics that I didn't want to and everything was worked through slowly (at my own pace) and with reassurance.

I came away from counseling feeling a lot more positive about how to handle my anxiety disorder and trauma and feel as though I can move forward positively, using methods that she has taught me. It was an extremely valuable time for me and it is very comforting being able to walk away knowing the door is always open should I need to return." - RB 

I am trained to working with clients from minority ethnic groups in a way that addresses culture, ethnicity, identity and spirituality in addition to psychological pathology. 

I am working in partnership with The Empowerment Group (https://www.theempowermentgroup.co.uk/) to be able to offer low-cost, culturally appropriate counselling to clients of Black African and Caribbean heritage. Please get in touch if you would like to be considered for this.

Sessions are available both online and face-to-face

Introductory phone call - 15mins/Free

Initial consultation - 50mins/£30

Individual session - 1hr/£50

Couples initial consultation - 1hr/£40

Couples session - 1hr/£60 or 90 mins/£80 (fortnightly)

Concession rate: 1hr/£40

I am working in partnership with The Empowerment Group (https://www.theempowermentgroup.co.uk/) to offer low-cost, culturally appropriate counselling to clients of Black African and Caribbean heritage. Please get in touch if you would like to be considered for this.

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