Bernadette Owen - Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Hypnotherapist. MBACP Accredited

About me

Hello, and thank you for visiting my Counselling Directory profile.  Making the decision to come to therapy can feel daunting and confusing, and finding the right therapist is important in taking the first step to improving your emotional well being.

Life can sometimes leave us with difficult situations and issues, and sometimes finding solutions can feel an impossible task.

If you find yourself in emotional or psychological difficulty, whether relating to present or past problems, and would like to talk, then you are very welcome to contact me for an informal chat or to book and initial consultation, at not cost, where we can explore together the most appropriate way forward for you.

With 10 years of experience in the counselling field, my area of expertise is in working with the trauma and associated impact of childhood sexual abuse.  I work from a person centred perspective with male and female clients aged 16 and above, and my work is mainly client led.  My focus is on developing and maintaining a therapeutic relationship within which clients are empowered to explore their issues, at their own pace, in a safe, non-judgemental and empathic environment.

In addition to counselling, I offer hypnotherapy for the alleviation of a range of issues, including irrational fears, mistaken beliefs and the impact of trauma. Hypnotherapy is also useful and can be applied to bring about relaxation during pregnancy.

As a practitioner in counselling and hypnotherapy, my aim is always to work in accordance with client needs, providing a flexible, professional and ethical service.