Annette Quirk

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MBACP. PGDip Counselling & Psychotherapy. BSc(Hons)
Accepting new clients
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location_on Halifax HX2 & HX1
Accepting new clients
Accepting new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

Based in Halifax but also working online, I am down to earth, genuine, compassionate and a curious person-centred therapist. I work with individuals and couples.  

It could be that you’ve become stuck worrying about the future, or you’ve got some big stuff in your head that’s getting in the way of moving forwards and it’s time to do something with it so that you can move on. Maybe there is anger, fear and anxiety of making change, or you feel stressed and sad? Or maybe there is some unavoidable unhappiness in that is in the background of your life?

My therapy-work  is integrative, meaning that it is client-led, but we  will work collaboratively using different concepts. I can work quickly with solution-focused counselling and with longer-term psychotherapy. I offer a non-judgemental and supportive safe space.  

By understanding what’s going on in your life right now, taking a look at how the past has helped make your life, this will help you move forwards positively. Your phenomenological experience of life is what you feel, and I really do want to know about you’ve experienced and how you feel about your own world. 

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Relate Couples Practitioner
  • Postgraduate Diploma - Counselling & Psychotherapy
  • Postgraduate Certificate - Counselling and Interpersonal Skills
  • BSc(Hons) - Psychology and Social Sciences
  • Online  and in person Counselling

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

 I am a Relate couples practitioner - I offer couple therapy. I also work with neurodivergent couples. 

Feeling lost.

Therapies offered

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Fees

£60.00 - £80.00
Free initial telephone session

Additional information

Fees:  Individual Therapy £60 per session.  Couples Therapy £80 per session.

How I Work….what is next?

Getting in touch... leave me a voicemail, text, or email. 
I will always try to get back to you within 48 hours.

Meeting-up...in person - face to face, online - Zoom or whatsApp.

Your First Session ...my room is comfortable and peaceful inside  I have a room in Croft Myl in Halifax, HX1 2EQ.  (There is on-street parking and a large car park very close. The entrance to the mill is at the crossroad, and I shall meet you at reception). 

When I work

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Daytime,  some evening and weekends. I offer online sessions - please contact me to discuss times. 

Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2

Croft Myl Ltd, West Parade, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 2EQ

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples

Key details

DBS check info

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Wheelchair user access

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Online platforms

Whatsapp
Zoom