Jenny Hodsdon

There's no doubt that life can be very hard sometimes. We can find ourselves feeling anxious, stressed and unhappy. Sometimes we can feel confused, frustrated or angry even. It could be that the reason for our feelings maybe very obvious to us, but often it's not.

We can also start to feel it's wrong to have these feelings about ourselves, our partner, our family and our lives in the first place. I have the outlook that feelings aren't necessarily wrong, they are just telling us things about ourselves. It can help to stop and, with a counsellors help, look a bit more closely, in a calm, non-judgemental way.

Our sessions will be aimed at giving you that opportunity, along with the assurance that what we discuss and explore doesn't go anywhere else.

I have been counselling for over ten years which means I am experienced. I may not have met your exact combination of concerns before, but because of the skills I have accrued over the years, I can offer you the right blend of therapy. I also have a lot of 'life experience' and wisdom to offer as well. 

Perhaps you find you are ruled by your emotions, are overthinking things or worrying a lot? Maybe you are very anxious and would like to regain a calmer you?

Whatever it is, counselling can help you to work out why you may feel this way. Once you know that, it's easier to find a way that works better and you can start to make changes.

Counselling can help by identifying unhelpful patterns of thoughts and behaviour, that once you are aware exist, you can change.

Many of my clients have finished therapy with the following improvements to their lives:-

Have a toolkit of strategies for coping with anxiety, panic attacks and overwhelm.

Have understood why they have a low opinion of themselves and how to improve it.

Have learned about how their childhood has affected their relationships negatively as an adult.

Have been listened to and, most importantly, have had their story fully heard, not dismissed or disbelieved.

It's a real privilege for me to be able to offer that kind of help to my clients. Counselling is very different to the types of support you would perhaps get from family and friends.

If you are struggling with your relationship, I can offer couples counselling to help you find what the problem is and work together to improve it. Whether it's problems with arguing and not communicating, loss of intimacy or your relationship is no longer fulfilling, I can help you get clear on where to focus on improving it.

Why not take that first step to get access to insight into why you are struggling right now and more importantly, how to change it.

Therapy can also help with the following:-

Work worries (workload pressure, stressful environment, bullying, harassment, HR issues).

Problems arising from a difficult childhood (neglect, dysfunctional family, estrangement).

Difficulties in relationships (with partner or family).

Grief for a person or pet.

Loss including loss of health, career, personal goals, status, dreams and the future you had imagined for yourself.

I would describe my way of working as supportive without being overbearing, inquisitive whilst still respecting your boundaries, very observant but also encouraging. I am highly resilient and able to hold whatever you wish to tell me. 

Therapy works best when there is a genuine connection between us; when you feel safe and able to share how you think and feel.

I am passionate about helping you to cope with life's challenges and fully committed to you finding some joy in your life. I do appreciate that you feeling better about yourself may seem impossible from where you are stood right now but help is literally just an email away.

Why not take the first step and drop me an email today?

How to get in touch

Use the Contact form to send me an email. I will reply as soon as possible (usually within one working day). 

My charges
£50 by BACs transfer, SumUp card reader or cash. 

• Anxiety & Panic Attacks
• Women's issues
• Low self esteem
• Low mood
• Depression
• Generalised Anxiety Disorder
• Work/Life balance
• Harassment at work
• Bullying
• Chronic illness

My normal fee is £50 per session (one full hour), Concessions may be available. Couples £70

Payment Methods Accepted
BACS, SUM UP Card reader, cash.

LGBTQ Ally, Face to face, one hour sessions for individuals. Quiet, confidential counselling room within easy reach of Hyde, Stockport, Marple, Bredbury.