Helen Fairmaner BA (hons) MBACP

About me

Is there something you need to talk about but you don’t know where to start? ….

Trying to talk about things that are private, upsetting or difficult can be daunting and feel risky. Yet I know from personal experience how transformative it can be to talk at these times.

My approach acknowledges the importance of creating a respectful, empathic and trusting relationship with clients, which creates the space for a person to explore the issues they are facing and move forward in meaningful and positive ways.

About me
I use an integrative counselling model. This means I draw from a variety of approaches that allows me to tailor counselling to each person’s unique needs. My approach is informed by models of human development.  I enjoy working with children and teenagers, but also with parents who are finding it hard to deal with their child’s issues and want to find ways of shifting the family dynamic.

I am experienced at working with a wide variety of presenting issues such as anxiety and stress, anger, trauma, loss, depression, facing illness, eating disorders, and relationship difficulties.

I work with children (5+), adolescents (12+), as well as adults.

What's involved?

I offer a free telephone consultation for up to 20 minutes in order for you to assess whether you want counselling and what is involved and I always begin counselling with an assessment session with no obligation to continue.

If you wish to engage in counselling with me we would then agree the frequency and timing of our future sessions. This is usually a 50 minute session at weekly intervals at a regular time, but this can be adjusted to suit your needs.

Counselling is a collaborative process and we would regularly review our work together to ensure we are making progress that is meaningful to you and to give you space to decide how you want to proceed.

Fees

£45 per 50 minute session