Kim Hodgson Person Centred Therapeutic Counsellor MBACP

About me

  Are there times in your life when you feel overwhelmed, anxious or depressed? Do you find it  difficult to tell people how you feel or that no one will understand?

I work with Teenagers and Adults offering you understanding and empathy in a calm, quiet space where 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 are;  Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Teenage anxiety and stress,  Work Related Stress, work place bullying, Spiritual issues, Cross Culture issues, relationship issues, Bereavement & Loss, Caring role. Please see the list of areas for more information.

I understand how stress and anxiety can have a huge impact on well being: having someone to talk to and listen in a safe a calm environment can make all the difference.

Experience
Volunteer counsellor at Cross line 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.
I have  a good  understanding of the demands and  pressures of working within the medical and educational environment.


Getting Started
Once you have made the initial contact, there will be a short consultation over the phone,  if we are in agreement  an appointment will be made for an hours session at the Delce Counselling Services at a time and date that is convenient to you.

Sessions take place in a quite and comfortable room. 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 can offer walking/talking therapy and home visits if you are housebound or unable to access the building (eg unable to negotiate steps)

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.