Mary Brierley MBACP (Accred), MBPsS
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Does life seem difficult to cope with? Are you feeling anxious? I offer a safe and confidential counselling service based in my home.
I am a Person-centred counsellor who has been awarded Accreditation with the BACP. I have experience in working with individuals struggling with many different issues, including: trauma, anxiety, lack of self esteem, also alcohol and food addition.
I have completed levels 1 and 2 in Brainspotting. This a new and different kind of therapy based on EMDR that provides a safe and effective way of processing issues, including traumatic events and conquering addiction.
I offer counselling to adults and young people over 13 years.
I work from home, which is fully disabled friendly with wheelchair access. My working area overlooks the garden and has a view that my clients say feels very calming.
Feedback from a former Client:
"Thank you very much for all of your listening and support. I feel very strong and empowered now and have my confidence restored".
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a post graduate Diploma from Liverpool John Moores University and am a member of the British Psychological Society (BPsS). I am also an Accredited member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and I work using the BACP Code of Ethics.
I work as a counsellor with a charity that specialises in supporting survivors of rape and childhood sexual abuse. I understand how difficult it can seem to share personal aspects of life. I work with adults and young people over 13 years.
I have a current CRB check and I am registered with the IOC.
I have trained in a very effective new kind of therapy called Brainspotting. It is a more gentle development of EMDR that supports the releasing of anxiety, trauma and addiction. If you wish to find out more then there is a short video on UTube called Brainspotting by David Grand.
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- Affairs and betrayals
- Alcoholism
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Bipolar disorder
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Child related issues
- Dementia
- Depression
- Disabilities
- Discrimination
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug addiction
- Eating disorders
- Emotional abuse
- Family issues
- Feeling sad
- Gambling
- Gender dysphoria
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Infertility
- Loneliness
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Miscarriage
- Panic attacks
- Physical abuse
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Postnatal depression
- Relationship problems
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Separation and divorce
- Sexual abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work-related stress
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Dissosiative Identity Disorder (DID)
Fees
I offer the first half an hour free and then charge clients £40 per hour. Discounts are available.
Further information
Earlier in my life I worked as a teacher in a primary school for over 20 years. I was a mentor for students at Manchester Metropolitan University for 8 years until December 2012.
Maps & Directions
Chester, CH4 9NR
Type of session
| Online counselling: | No |
| Telephone counselling: | No |
| Face to face counselling: | Yes |
| Home visits: | Yes |
Practical details
| Sign language: | No |
| Other languages: | None |
Accessibility
| Wheelchair access: | Yes |
There is full wheelchair access with wide doorways and a ramp. However, there is no waiting area as counselling takes place wthin my home.
Availability
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 10.00 - 20.00
Types of client
| Young people |
| Adults |
| Older adults |
| Employee Assistance Programme |
