Hannah Speirs

Hello and welcome. If you are looking at this, I imagine you have reached a point in your life where you feel something needs to change. Maybe you are experiencing difficult emotions, relationship problems or unhelpful behaviour patterns. Perhaps you are feeling anxious, sad, stressed, lonely or lacking in confidence. Whatever you are going through at the moment, I offer a compassionate, warm and accepting space where you can safely explore your difficulties. You can expect to feel fully supported whilst developing a better understanding of yourself, and working towards making positive changes in your life.

What happens in counselling? Counselling is a safe place for you to talk openly about what you are going through and how you feel about it. You can expect to feel fully heard and understood, and will be met with empathy and compassion whilst we explore the issues at hand and what you hope to achieve from our time together. Although everyone has individual goals, our work is likely to include gently developing a greater understanding of yourself and your difficulties, as well as exploring some coping skills, strengths, resources, or new perspectives which may be helpful.

What is integrative counselling? I am an integrative counsellor which means I am trained and experienced in using a variety of different counselling theories and techniques. This allows me to tailor my approach to whatever is likely to be most beneficial for you. We are all individuals and we have unique experiences going through life. This is why I don’t believe there can be a ‘one size fits all’ approach to counselling. I will always be guided by you, and whatever feels most helpful for you. 

My experience? I have experience working with a wide variety of health, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Some of these include stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, bereavement, loneliness, illness, anger, guilt, shame, childhood issues, trauma, dissociation, unhelpful eating patterns, work difficulties, financial worries, and relationship problems. 

Thinking of reaching out? Reaching out for help can feel quite daunting for some. However, if you are able to take that first step, I offer a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space where you can talk openly about the difficulties you are experiencing. Finding a counsellor that you feel safe opening up to is very important, and this is why I offer a free 15 minute telephone or online appointment, to give you an opportunity to check if you would feel comfortable working with me. If not, there is never any expectation to book any further appointments. 

If you would like to enquire about having a counselling session with me, please do get in touch. I currently only offer sessions online via Zoom or by telephone but find these ways of working are usually just as effective as working in-person.

I am sometimes able to offer reduced rate sessions to those on low incomes. Please ask regarding current availability of these.

Please note, I do not currently offer couples therapy.

I work with adults aged 18 and over.