Annette Lankester
About me
Are you feeling alone, anxious and unable to share your innermost worries or fears with family or friends? I understand how scary it can feel seeking counselling.
I believe the client/counsellor relationship is the most important factor, so I aim to make your journey as comfortable as possible.
I offer a relaxing confidential environment at my private Norfolk Practice.
I would like to provide a time for you to be heard and work towards making sense of any confusing thoughts, feelings and behaviours you may be experiencing.
It can be an opportunity to explore any unresolved past or present issues, gaining a deeper self-awareness and using your strengths to create a clearer way forward.
I favour an integrative counselling approach and/or hypnotherapy, depending on your needs and preference.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Dip CST Diploma in counselling skills and theory
- Ad Dip PC MNCS (ACC) Advanced Diploma in psychotherapeutic counselling.
- Cert. Hyp CS Certificate in hypnotherapy and counselling skills
- NNEB (Nursery Nurse)
I am on a register accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
I partake in a variety of continuous professional development to enhance my skills and keep fresh.
workshops attended
Relationship with alcohol
connecting with shame
working with two chairs
grief
living with dementia
Member organisations
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.
National Counselling Society
The National Counselling 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
Accredited Register Scheme
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
Additional information
I offer an initial 60 minute Face to face consultation for a reduced rate of £20.
This time allows for exchanging information. It’s important to see if you feel comfortable to achieve your best possible outcome, if we are to continue your journey together.
You are under no obligation to continue.
Thereafter either short term or long term counselling or hypnotherapy will be £38 per 60 minute sessions:
Fees may be made payable with cash , visa debit or bacs.
Further information
I offer Monday to Friday daytime and some evening appointments.
Please text email or voicemail I will endeavour to get back to you ASAP, on the contact number you provide, if this is not convenient please state.
I do ask that 24 hours notice is given of cancellation or I may charge a nominal fee.
Parking space available.
Testimonials
”I wasn’t sure what to expect from my sessions with Annette as I hadn’t encountered any kind of counselling before. I needed help to come to terms with some major losses in my life and to find a way forward into the future. Annette is hugely patient and professional.She steered me through our sessions considerately and at my own pace, helping me to find answers without really knowing where we were going. I have been given awareness and thinking tools to help me take control and cope both now and in the future, my life is so much better for it”
”I went to my initial session with a set of ideas and thoughts on what I thought was wrong but was surprised to find it went a lot deeper than I thought. Although it wasn’t an easy journey to complete, with Annette’s help it was one of the most rewarding. She has given me the awareness to identify and adjust my behaviour patterns accordingly to continue the positive process going forward. Annette has a comfortable room where she sees her clients and a friendly calm manner which made me feel instantly comfortable. Couple that with her infinite patience,I have no hesitation in recommending.”
