About me
Hi, ask yourself ...
- Is life getting you down?
- Are you feeling stuck and unmotivated?
- Constantly repeating the same life patterns?
- Frustrated with self-sabotaging your good intentions?
- Longing to feel good about yourself and your life, but don't know how?
There’s no doubt that life can be challenging at times, especially when things happen out of your control or life isn't living up to your expectations.
It’s normal to want to reach out for extra support and guidance to help you feel good about yourself, your life and relationships; and that’s where counselling can help.
The benefits are many, including bringing relief from what's bothering you and feeling like a weight has been lifted. Often, things may not seem as bad as you feared, and you may wonder why you didn't talk to someone earlier, making it so much easier than trying to figure things out all by yourself.
My aim is to get you back on track and improve the quality of your life whilst encouraging you to develop a healthy, grounded lifestyle that sustains you long-term.
Here are some of the issues I’ve supported clients with
+ Building confidence and self-esteem, and finally getting out of your own way
+ Reducing stress, anxiety, and panic so they stop running the show
+ Resolve relationship difficulties at home, at work, or socially, and build more meaningful, positive connections
+ Lifting the weight of low mood, depression or grief, and rekindling your spark for life
+ Navigating major life transitions and challenges with clarity and support
+ And more...
How I work is to integrate evidence-based approaches that are proven to help with particular problems and tailor them to your needs.
Together, we will figure out what the problem is and work towards how you would like things to be better.
You will become more self-aware of how your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and relationships can negatively influence your life without you even realising and figure out the next positive steps forward, finding the right solution that works for you.
I will listen to you with compassion and without judgment, helping you make sense of the situation you find yourself in. Working together, we can bring quicker and longer-lasting results, where you will go from just surviving to thriving.
It's time for you to prioritise your needs and focus on what truly matters to you today, and not leave it to another tomorrow.
Next step
If you'd like to find out more, you're welcome to get in touch for an initial conversation about how I can help.
Or, if you’d prefer to get started straight away, you’re welcome to book your first session. Many people do.
You can contact me via e-mail at angelaterris@gmail.com, and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Or, you can find more information on my website at www.thrivetherapy.uk.
Everything we discuss remains confidential.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am recognised and accredited by The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, adhere to their professional Code of Ethics and Practice, and have regular supervision to monitor the quality of my work.
Accredited Qualifications:
- Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Qualification accredited by The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society)
- Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Qualification accredited by The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society)
- Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills (Qualification accredited by The National Hypnotherapy Society and The Royal College of Nursing)
- Certificate in Life Coaching
- Advanced Training in Creativity Coaching
Alongside my core qualifications, I continue to undertake professional development to stay up to date in the areas many of my clients struggle with, including:
- Stress and burnout
- Imposter syndrome
- Healing from narcissistic and toxic relationships
- Communication and conflict in relationships
- Assertiveness and healthy boundaries
- People-pleasing patterns
- Improving sleep
- IBS (using gut-directed hypnotherapy)
- Personal Coaching
For the past 15 years, I’ve worked as a counsellor in my private practice, at Equilibrium Chiropractic and Holistic Health, and alongside health insurance providers and workplace employee assistance programmes.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Fees
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Individual therapy is £55.00/session
Relationship Counselling (two people) is £65.00/session
Hypnotherapy sessions are £70.00/session
Hypnotherapy for IBS - Gut Directive Protocol is £450.00 for a course of 6 sessions over 4 months.
I welcome enquiries and aim to reply within 24 hours - except at weekends when I will get in touch first thing Monday morning. On bank holidays, I will answer the next day.
Location:
In-person sessions are held in my comfortable consulting room in Horninglow, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13, near the Queen's Hospital.
Online sessions held via Zoom video calls. These are just as effective and positive as in-person, being more flexible and better able to fit into your life responsibilities.
You can find out more at www.thrivetherapy.uk or call me now in confidence at 07790339090.
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Further information
Testimonials:
"Angela is an amazingly talented and experienced therapist who offers a wide range of skills. She is warm and welcoming and puts so much effort into the personalised resources she prepares. I cannot recommend her too highly" - Help with Chronic Illness
"Thank you for your help this year. Your support and very patient listening skills really make a difference" - Help with Depression
"My overthinking and worry got out of hand, and now I'm feeling like a weight has been lifted. I am looking forward to our next session." - Help with Anxiety
“I’ve stopped worrying that something disastrous is going to happen all the time, and it’s made room for me to focus and be more proactive. I’ve grown in confidence so much and am enjoying my life much more.” - Help with Anxiety
“Angela is the most optimistic, calm and easy-going person I know. I don’t recognise the person I used to be when I first started sessions compared to who I am now.” - Help with Low-Self-Esteem
“I didn’t realise how stressed I was until you highlighted it for me. I’m now talking to family and friends and getting the support I need.” - Help with Stress
“I wasn’t realty sure what counselling was about, but it has been really useful to talk in-depth about our relationship with a third party.” - Relationship help
“Angela really got me, she really understood me and where I was coming from. It helped a lot to talk about things and put everything in perspective.” - Help with Depression
“Thank you for caring so much about our relationship.” - Relationship Help
“If it wasn’t for you, I would have had a meltdown by now. I don’t think I would have coped otherwise. Thank you for helping me get through it and being there for me.” - Help with Overwhelm and Burnout
“You’ve really helped me get back on track. Thank you for your support.” - Help with Self-Confidence
“I have to admit I was a little sceptical about coming for counselling, but I soon realised that it wasn’t anything to be scared about. You helped me feel relaxed, and it was much easier than I thought to talk about things.” - Help with Depression
“I found the sessions really useful. They helped me to clear my head and get rid of a lot of stuff that was in there. I feel a lot calmer and happier.” - Help with Generalised Anxiety
“I don’t think I could have managed without your support. I now understand what’s going on in my life and what’s causing me so much so stress. It’s made such a big difference becoming more aware, and I’ve started to make small changes so that I can manage things better.” - Help with Chronic Stress and Overwhelm
“I was scared of making a wrong decision, and talking to you helped me to think about things more calmly. I wouldn’t have coped as well as I did without your support. Thank you.” - Help with Anxiety
“Since coming to see you, I have become more calm and relaxed. My husband has even noticed! I’m starting to recognise when my thoughts become negative, and I can now replace them with more helpful ones.” - Help with Negative Thinking
“My partner asks what I talk about in these sessions, but I don’t want them to know about it yet. It’s something just for me. I’ve never talked to anyone else in this depth before, and it’s really helping. I’m back with my partner now, and we’re working through things together.” - Relationship Help
