Name: Jessica Girling
Address: Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5, GB
Telephone: +447513192542
Price range: £45.00 per session

About me

Hello and welcome to my page. I'm Jess and I'm a BACP registered counsellor. My practice Harbour Counselling and Psychotherapy currently offers Counselling and Drawing and Talking Therapy to adults.

How can counselling with me help?

Counselling and psychotherapy is an opportunity to untangle some of the complex feelings and life experiences that we encounter. This could be a situation that has unexpectedly arose, an ongoing difficulty, or unresolved trauma from the past influencing you in the present. Working alongside a professional in a supportive environment can assist you to gain insights into what is happening for you. Therapy is often the first step towards understanding the root cause of distress, the function in our patterns of behaviour and the ways in which we relate to both the world and the people around us. Once we can understand why we respond the way we do, it is often easier to foster self-compassion and build effective coping mechanisms.

How I work?

Counselling is a unique experience so it's important to find the right therapist for you and your needs at this time. I respect that you are the only person who knows what it's like to be you living your life. Therefore, I work in a relational way to help you discover what you need in order to heal. Together we can gently explore the barriers that may be preventing that from happening. As your therapist I will not give advice or tell you what to do. I will listen empathetically to both your experiences and concerns. I work in collaboration with you to process your experience, help you to understand your self and build coping skills.

I am a trauma informed counsellor who trained and qualified as an integrative therapist which enables me to utilise a variety of therapeutic models to support our work together. I draw from person-centred, psychodynamic, gestalt and creative methodologies. I value each client as a an individual with unique life experiences. Therefore, the counselling I provide is set at your pace and tailored to your individual needs.

Throughout my personal experience of training I have seen the stigma associated with mental health and help seeking. While reaching out can be anxiety provoking, I believe that there should not be any shame in seeking counselling. I am passionate about destigmatising mental health conditions the impact of trauma. I have sat in both the client and therapist chair and so understand and respect the vulnerability and bravery it takes to engage in the process of counselling.

Short or Long term counselling?

I offer time limited, short and long term counselling. Telephone and Drawing and Talking Therapy.

If you have any other questions or feel that working this way would be a good fit for you, I would welcome hearing from you. Alternatively, you can visit my website directly for more information.

Training, qualifications & experience

Foundation in Drawing and Talking Therapy

MSc Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Distinction)

University Certificate in Psychotherapeutic Counselling

BSc Psychology and Life Challenges (2:1)

Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems

I am a BACP registered therapist and as such comply with their ethics and standards of practice. I undertake additional training and professional development to ensure that my knowledge and training remains up to date. I have spent the last four years working with clients of a variety of ages and backgrounds within the charitable sector. My work specialised in providing counselling to clients who have experienced trauma through all forms of sexual violence.

Prior to this I spent 10 years working in the health and social care sector. I am experienced with supporting neurodiverse individuals and individuals living with a variety of mental health conditions.