Angela Terris


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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 perfectly 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 much-needed relief from what's bothering you and feeling like a weight has been lifted of your shoulders. Often things may not seem as bad as you initially feared, leading you to wonder why you didn't take the steps to talk to someone earlier; making it so much easier than attempting to navigate through your thoughts and feelings all by yourself.
My main aim is to help you get back on track and enhance the overall quality of your life, while encouraging you to develop a healthy and happy lifestyle that fully supports you in all aspects.
Here are some of my previous clients needs:
+ Build Confidence and Self-Esteem and stop holding yourself back from reaching your full potential and pursuing the opportunities that life has to offer.
+ Stop allowing stress and anxiety to dominate and control your life. Take the first steps toward regaining your peace of mind and enjoying a more balanced existence.
+ Resolve relationship problems and create more meaningful and deeper connections that can enhance your overall emotional well-being
+ Overcome low mood, depression, or feelings of loss, and move toward becoming a much happier and more optimistic person in your daily life.
+ Have support during major life transitions as it provides you with the guidance and encouragement needed to navigate the upheaval that often accompanies these changes.
+ And more ...
How I work is to thoughtfully integrate various counselling approaches that are proven to help with specific problems and tailor it to your individual needs.
Together, we will figure out what the problem is and collaboratively work towards understanding how you would like things to improve for the better.
You will become increasingly self-aware of how your thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and relationships can negatively influence your life and overall well-being without you even realising it - 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 any judgment, helping you to make sense of the situation you find yourself in. By working together, we can achieve quicker and longer-lasting results, allowing you to move from merely surviving to truly thriving in your life.
It's now time for you to prioritise your needs and focus on what truly matters to you without postponing it to yet another day somewhere in the future. By making proactive choices now, you can significantly enhance your overall well-being and pave the way for your brighter tomorrow.
E-mail me at angelaterris@gmail.com to get started or to find out how I can hep you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am professionally recognised and accredited by The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, and I consistently adhere to their Code of Ethics and Practice. Additionally, I engage in regular supervision sessions to monitor and enhance the quality of my work, ensuring that I provide the best possible support to those seeking counselling from me.
I integrate the most effective helping techniques that are proven to improve specific problems, including psychotherapeutic counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), solution-focused brief therapy, and hypnotherapy.
Over my 12 years of counselling I have found these approaches to be the most effective in helping people overcome challenges and leading them to create the kind of life you hope for.
Qualifications:
- Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- Diploma in Hypnotherapy
- Certificate in Life Coaching
- Advanced Training in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Advanced Training in Creativity Coaching
Continuing Professional Training:
- Stress Relief Management
- IBS Gut Directive Protocol Hypnotherapy
- Narcissistic Personality
- Imposter Syndrome
- Anger Management
- Self-esteem and Confidence
- Relationship Counselling
- Positive Mindset
- Wellness Coaching
- Positive Psychology
Member organisations
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Accredited register membership

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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
1-2-1 sessions are £55.00/session
Hypnotherapy sessions are £65.00/session
Hypnotherapy for IBS - Gut Directive Protocol is £390.00 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. Bank holidays I will answer the next day.
Location:
Wherever you are in the world you can receive therapy from me. I offer both virtual and in-person sessions.
In-person sessions are held at my home consulting rooms in Horninglow, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 (location given when you book an appointment).
You can find out more at www.thrivetherapy.uk or call me now in confidence at 07790339090.
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Further information
Testimonials:
"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 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 melt down 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 skeptical 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