Kim Hodgson Person Centred Therapeutic Counsellor MBACP

  There are times in our  lives when we feel overwhelmed, anxious, sad and depressed,  we find it difficult to tell people how we feel or if they even understand;  this can impact on our physical, mental and general wellbeing and effect our daily functioning.

I am here to listen, to offer you the space to  unjumble those thoughts and give you the opportunity to  say how you feel, in a safe and calm environment  to be heard, and to be understood. 

I am a Person Centered Counsellor,  I offer you a calm space where we work with your thoughts, emotions and feelings. I do not presume to know the answers you seek or know what is best for you, rather we work together enabling you to trust and value yourself to find the answers and solutions you seek.

I work with Teenagers , Adults and Trainee Counsellors  offering you understanding and empathy in a calm, quiet space,  Here you can explore  your  thoughts , feelings and emotions without fear of being judged or ridiculed.
I understand  how difficult the first step is to making the decision to seek counselling and am honored that you have considered taking that step with me.

Some of the areas I work in;

Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Teenage anxiety and stress, Life Changing health issues, Work Related Stress, work place bullying, Spiritual issues, Cross Culture issues, Bereavement & Loss, Caring role. Please see the list of areas for more information.

I have  a good  understanding of the demands and  pressures of working within the medical and educational environment and the impact of life changing health issues.

Experience
Volunteer counsellor at a Christian counselling service.
21 years within the Primary Education system working with SEN.                             

Voluntary Church Youth leader for 30 years
National Health Service in child health, youth advisory and family planning.
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Getting Started
Once you have made the initial contact, there will be a short  15 minute consultation over Zoom or the phone,  if we are in agreement  an appointment will be made for an hours session at the Delce Counselling Services, online or phone at a time and date that is mutually convenient.

In the first session  we will discuss the therapeutic contract,  times, fees and what you are looking to achieve; this will be followed  by a shortened counselling session after which you decide if you wish to have further sessions. You have complete autonomy.
There is no obligation as to how many sessions you have and sessions can be ended by either one of us.

In addition I offer walking/talking therapy

if you are housebound or unable to access the building sessions can be conducted on Zoom or Phone

I am a member of  the BACP and adhere to their ethical framework to work in your best interest.

All  sessions are strictly private and  confidential.