Collette MacCalman Dip.Ther. Couns; PGCE (FE)

About me

I provide a safe, warm, friendly, supportive, empathic, non-judgemental and confidential weekly counselling service over 6-8 weeks (or a longer period if you require).  My aim is to make you feel relaxed and safe enough to be able to identify and adequately explore any issues that are causing you concern.

I am Integrative Counsellor, trained in Person Centred, Cognitive Behavioural and Transactional Analysis theories.  I use a range of techniques to assist clients to identify and explore what may be causing them to feel fearful, anxious, depressed, unconfident, confused and in need of support.

I understand that making the initial contact and attending the first session can be scary; but please be assured of my genuine interest in helping you. I work from home in a designated, comfortable and private room. At the first appointment we will briefly discuss and agree a Counselling Agreement which sets out what we can both expect from the counselling sessions, and which identifies a day and time at which we will be able to meet each week (times to fit around your work schedule and other commitments).  Confidentiality is assured no matter what issue you choose to bring to sessions (unless they relate to acts of terrorism, money laundering, drug or person trafficking, the potential or actual harm of a vulnerable person; when I would be legally obliged to pass information on to the appropriate authorities).

Before and whilst training to be a Therapeutic Counsellor I supported a wide range of clients whilst working as a Project Worker with the Single Homeless in Coventry; as a Personal Tutor/Lecturer at High Peak College/University of Derby College, Buxton; a Foster Carer for Derbyshire County Council; and a Nursing Assistant on an Acute Adult mental health and a Dementia Assessment ward at Tameside Hospital.