Berny Sansome

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About You

Have recent life events caused you distress, or are your thoughts occupied by events from the past? Maybe you feel discontent, unhappy, or deeply sad, and you do not know why. It might be you feel disconnected from others and relationships may be difficult or troubling. Perhaps you feel quite lonely, anxious, or depressed.It might be you are struggling to cope with a bereavement, a relationship breakdown, stress at work or home. It may be you are experiencing symptoms of the peri-menopause or menopause and you need a space to talk through the emotional, mental health, and physical changes. 

The pandemic has affected everyone in different ways. Restrictions lifting and a return to previous ways of working and living may be welcomed by you, but equally, the return to ‘normality’ may be causing you to feel anxious or overwhelmed. If you are struggling with the impact of the pandemic, and this is causing you anxiety, stress, overwhelm, confusion, or sadness a few sessions of counselling or psychotherapy can help you make sense of your experience.

Whatever it is that is causing you to feel discontent, sad, or confused, it really can help to talk it through with someone who will hear you without judgement.

My Experience

My experience includes working with clients who are suffering bereavement and loss through death by suicide, loss of a child, partner, or parent, miscarriage, abortion, and adoption. I also have experience of working with clients who suffer from work related stress, general anxiety disorder, low self-esteem, childhood abuse, neglect, relationship issues or feelings of loneliness, and coping with sadness

I qualified as a Person-centred Counsellor from The University of Salford where I received the award for ‘Student of the Year for Counselling Subjects’. Alongside my private practice which commenced in 2019, I have counselled clients through the National Bereavement Service COVID-19 hub, Cruse Bereavement Service, Seasons Bereavement Service, Chadderton 6th Form College, and Stockport Women’s Centre. In addition, I have experience of assessing clients for counselling services at the Health & Society Counselling Service based at The University of Salford. Prior to joining the counselling profession, I held leadership responsibility in Human Resources within an educational setting and still contribute to the HR industry.

What I Can Offer You

As a person-centred counsellor, I respect you as the authority on what it is that is causing you unhappiness or distress. I will listen to what it is you need to bring to the therapeutic relationship with understanding and without judgement. I recognise your uniqueness and you will always be at the centre of the therapeutic relationship.

Person-centred counselling is a talking therapy. As your counsellor, I can give you the time and space to explore your feelings, understand what is going on, and discover the person you wish to be. I will listen to you and hear you without judgement or criticism.

As your Counsellor, I will offer you a safe and confidential environment to work through what is troubling you at your own pace.

Take a look at my website - www.bernysansomecounselling.com

For an appointment, contact me via email: bsansometherapy@gmail.com, mobile (please leave a voicemail) 07539 141411 and I will respond to you with 48 hours.