Catrine Darriet-Jones

About me

I am a qualified, experienced counsellor working in Winchester.  I run a private practice from a warm and comfortable office in town where you can be heard and supported in complete confidence.

Life can get complicated and challenging.  Do you recognise some of the following thoughts and feelings?

* Why do I seem to get into the same difficulties again and again with my relationships?

* I used to enjoy life but I have lost my sense of purpose and motivation.

* I have lost my confidence.                        

* I feel strong emotions that I cannot control.

* There are some painful things in my past, I would like to talk about it but I am afraid or I feel ashamed, I don't want to be judged or labelled.

* Everything is scary.

* I have lost someone dear.

* I feel overwhelmed with my parenting responsibilities.

* I feel nothing.

* I have panic attacks.

* I feel angry or sad most of the time.

* I want to change something that is not working for me, but I don't know how.

* I have a big decision to make and I dont know where to start.

* I don't want to open up to friends or family members because I don't want to burden them with my 'stuff'.

Professional counselling can make a real difference in understanding what is happening to you and why, and how you can implement lasting changes in how you experience the world and how you relate to yourself and others. You can learn to change your usual negative reactions  and adopt a more positive and resilient attitude to life.

My experience includes working with adults and young adults living with attachment issues, depression, anxiety, panic, loss and stress, lack of motivation or direction in life; people living with terminal illnesses; parents; workplace and relationship issues; survivors of sexual violence and abuse.

I have worked as a counsellor in a variety of settings such as Universities, NHS cancer units and medical practices, charities and local council-aided establishments.

I work mainly with Transactional Analysis, which is a theory of personality and a communication tool that implements simple, positive and rapid changes.  I also use other modalities and schools of thoughts, depending on your needs.