About me
Hello, and thank you for visiting my profile.
Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, work or personal relationship challenges or any number of related mental health issues, I offer a warm welcoming space where you can feel heard and understood.
I will always give you my full attention and take a genuine interest in understanding the obstacles that may be preventing you from achieving what you hope for through counselling.
I have over 10 years experience working in private practice with many different people from all walks of life. During that time most clients have reported significant positive improvements in how they see themselves. Many have gained new perspectives on past challenges and have developed a greater confidence and clarity in finding their own solutions.
Over the years I have trained in several counselling approaches, including 'Person Centered', 'Gestalt', Psychodynamic and 'Healing the Inner Child'. I also use creative methods to support self-reflection and self-compassion, helping you develop new insights and build a clearer, healthier relationship with yourself.
Together, we can explore where unhelpful beliefs may have come from and begin making meaningful change.
I offer a complimentary, no obligation 30 minute conversation to explain my approach, answer any questions you may have and to discover whether I would be the right counsellor for you.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Annette
Training, qualifications & experience
- CPCAB (Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body) Diploma
- BACP Member
- Person Centred
- Psychodynamic
- Gestalt
- Qualified Life Coach ILI (IRISH LIFECOACH INSTITUTE) Life Coaching
- Life Coaching - Addiction
- Life Coaching - Parenting
- Creative Counselling Courses, covering :-
- Working with and healing the Inner Child 1 &2
- Control and Abuse of Power
- Attachment, Shame and Separation
- NAPAC National Association for People Abused in Childhood
- Supporting Adult Survivors of childhood Abuse
- Sexual Abuse and its Effects into Adulthood
- Creative Supervision
- Eating disorders
- Creative Arts
- Working with self injury
- Bereavement, Grief and Loss
- Gestalt retreat
- Getting to grips with Gestalt
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have a lot of experience working with adults who have experienced childhood trauma and are finding that it can impact their relationships and they way they see themselves.
I use transaction analysis and various forms of creative therapy to help you to reconnect with and build an understanding of the child you once were.
This type of counselling is very effective and really does change the way we see ourselves. It can be very empowering as it builds confidence to take back control of our lives.
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I can offer long or short term counselling.
My charge is:
Counselling £60.00 per 50 minute session.
Life Coaching £60.00 per 50 minute session.
Supervision £55.00 per hour.
When I work
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Further information
I am originally from Dublin Ireland. I live in Chigwell with my husband, our daughter and our cat.
I have written a book called The Cycle of Life (A.M. Pearl). this book brings understanding to emotions, why we have them and what causes them to become a problem for our wellbeing, particularly focussing on shame.
