Augene Nanning MBACP (Accred)

I offer a quiet, calm and confidential space where you will be supported to explore what ever feelings, challenges or difficulties you are experiencing at this time. I have 20 years experience counselling children, young people and adults. They include disabled people and those from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and faiths.

I believe counselling is a collaborative and creative process. With me, you will be accepted and listened to with patience and attentiveness. You may simply talk or you may choose creative means which could include art, crafts, puppets or mini world creations in sand. Children are drawn to my friendly nature. Adults have told me that I am "patient", "calm" and "compassionate".

I work as a "person centred" counsellor. This means I will support you to feel safe in saying what you need to say, to help you understand what is troubling you, so that -- with support -- you will begin to feel better about yourself. I believe that each person is the their own expert and know themselves best. My job is to help you realise this and to support you to motivate yourself and make the changes you want to make in your life.

I believe that each person has the capacity and desire to become the best they can be. As your counsellor, I will support you to express yourself and feel better about yourself.

Some of the many issues people have brought to me include:

• bereavement and loss
• depression
• memories of a difficult experience
• struggling with relationship issues
• feeling low about themselves
• experiencing anxiety
• feeling isolated or alone
• needing to make difficult choices.

People who have come to me, tell me it is a great relief to share their worries and fears. Some are surprised that I don't judge them or tell them what they should do. Rather, I acknowledge their feelings and help them create a better life for themselves.

There are many reasons for deciding to seek counselling. You might be sensing you aren't quite yourself these days or simply wanting to be happier. My experience enables me to offer you perspective, support you through troubled times and to help you deal with specific issues as they arise.

As your Counsellor, I hope you will feel respected, safe and confident to bring to our sessions all manner of issues including challenges, feelings and moments worth celebrating. Counselling isn't only about all that's "bad" or "wrong".

Getting Started with Counselling

All it takes is a phone call, text or email.

If your wish to find out more about me or counselling, or are ready to start counselling, please contact me  to arrange an initial meeting. A first meeting gives us the opportunity to explore what brings you to counselling and what you may wish to gain from attending. It's a time to discuss your specific needs and goals and an opportunity for you to ask any questions you have.

If you then wish to proceed with therapy, we would meet for 50 minutes once a week and regularly discuss and review the counselling to ensure that you are getting what you want from our work together.

I aim to respond to any inquiries within 24 hours.

I am sorry my counselling room in N10 is has steps so is not fully accessible but I can arrange to use an accessible space near my practice.