Kelly Cummings

Hello I'm Kelly.

The women I work with are experiencing feelings of overwhelm, a lack of self worth and confidence.  They feel like they are on autopilot in their own lives with a pressure to hold things together as they have always done.  They experience feelings of guilt and shame and are not able to explain the sudden shift in their moods.

They feel alone, isolated, unsupported and unheard with an overwhelming feeling of they "should" be able to cope.

Working with me has enabled these women to feel heard in the safety of a warm, supported environment, whether that has been in person in my therapy room in Banbury or online or via the telephone, a choice that they made.

They have been able to say exactly what they are feeling with no fear of judgement, ridicule or belittlement.  I offer a space where every thought, feeling or emotion has been spoken about and explored with compassion, warmth and understanding.

The women I work with leave the space feeling understood and heard.

How it feels to work with me

I want you to feel safe and comfortable so that you can trust me to open up.  I provide a space for you to explore all your feelings, thoughts and emotions.  Where raw emotions are met with respect and compassion and you feel held.  

My person centred foundation, from my integrative training means I offer a grounded, supportive, reflective environment, putting you at the heart of the work.  

As well as drawing on other modalities I look at the connection between how you feel in your body as well as your mind. I am a qualified Breathwork Coach and can bring in breathwork exercises to the space as well.  I will discuss introducing somatic work or breathwork with you as this is not for everyone, it will be your choice and decision. 

We will always work in a way that is right for you.  I will work alongside you whilst you navigate your experiences.  Providing you with a space to be you, to feel heard, listened to, seen and supported. 

Who I work with

I work with women who are experiencing:

Perimenopause & Menopause

You may be experiencing immediate, uncontrollable shifts in your moods with no warning.  A loss of confidence and your ability to hold a space how you used to, both at work and in your personal life.  Your enthusiasm for things has lessened and everyday tasks can seem daunting.

Life Changes

These can be anything from relationship changes to changes in your professional life and to children leaving home.  This can lead to you questioning who you are and what is your purpose.

Grief & Bereavement

When someone dies you can feel a variety of emotions and feelings.  Relief, guilt, sadness, anger and denial are just some of them.  Sometimes your relationship with the person that has died was complicated which can lead to older feelings and emotions resurfacing. 

Loss

Loss is not just experienced when someone dies.  We experience loss when we leave work to raise children or for health reasons.  When children leave the home we will experience feelings of loss.  You can loose your identity when everything that has defined your life for so long changes and you are suddenly left with the questions of "who am I" and "what do I do now".

What next?

If you have read the above and felt "this is how I am feeling" then please feel free to contact me to ask any further questions that you have.  I offer a free initial phone call/zoom where we can talk about what you are looking for and how I work.  There is no obligation to book your first session on the call or work me.

I appreciate and understand that choosing the right counsellor for you can seem like a daunting task so ensuring that you have the time to make the right decision for you is important to me.

Understanding that everyone has different needs I offer support in person from a private room in Banbury as well as online and telephone support (UK wide).  This allows you to decide what is right for you. 

If you feel that I might be the person that can provide you with the space you need then I look forward to hearing from you.  If not then thank you for reading and I wish you good luck with finding the right counsellor.

Kelly 

Each session is 50 minutes.

I offer a free 15 minute introductory call either online or via the telephone so that we can discuss what you are looking for and how I work.  There is no obligation for you to book your first session on the call.  

Before our first session I will send you our working agreement and client contact form so that you can look over and complete them at your own time.

I understand how hard it can be reaching out for support so I will do everything I can to ensure that the process is supportive and that you are fully informed throughout. 

The private room in Banbury is located on the first floor and is accessed via stairs. 

There is parking to the front of the building which incurs a charge.

The therapy room is well located if you are traveling by train or bus. 

If you would prefer to work remotely then I use zoom to provide online support.  Working online enables clients to feel safe in their own environment and gives us a flexible way of working together. 

Whether in person, online or via the telephone I offer a warm, calming space with no judgement. 

Please feel free to contact me if you feel I could be the right counsellor for you.