Nathan Osborne Dip.Couns MBACP

My main purpose in life is and has always been to help people. I have no agenda in our sessions, I am here for you, the client. I create a safe and non judgemental space for my clients. As a Counsellor in Peterborough I take an integrative approach, tailoring my method to what suits you, the client. For me though, the therapeutic relationship is the most valuable tool in therapy and I am there for you to help with your process. I am not here to judge you, or to be an authority figure. I am here for you.

Before I trained as a Counsellor I had a lot of experience in different roles in Peterborough, helping young people and adults with issues such as Drugs, Alcohol, Mental Health, Sexuality, Gender Identity, Homelessness, Offending Behaviour and Victims of Crime. I have extensive knowledge in the Criminal Justice System. I realised my path in life was to empower people, especially when they are facing difficulties in their life. This was when I decided I had to put my empathic nature to even better use, which is when I discovered the world of Counselling. Whilst training in Peterborough, I had to go through personal therapy, so I know what it's like to be a client in the room. After all, how can I practice as a Counsellor if I don't know what it's like to be on the receiving end?

I have done a lot of work with victims of crime and I am passionate about championing equality in all communities.

My sessions are based in my own counselling room in Dogsthorpe, Peterborough, near to the city centre. There is free street parking outside and is also easily accessible by bus.

I provide counselling for young people and adults, aged 13+ and I am one of very few male counsellors in the area.

What is counselling?

Counselling is a safe and non judgemental space for you to talk about your issues confidentially. It is an individual process which allows you to open up about difficulties you have encountered in a safe environment. Counselling is not advice giving. It is about empowering you to talk about and explore your issues so that the route cause can be discovered and then for coping strategies to be discussed. It is not about solving problems, some things we cannot change, but we can change the way we react and how we think

What to expect

You can expect to be respected and encouraged to explore your issues. In the first session, an initial assessment will be carried out. This is for me to ascertain why you have come for Counselling. I will ask about your background, history and what you would like to achieve in Counselling. I will establish some boundaries within the first session; these are things we can discuss together. Boundaries are to make sure I am practising ethically in accordance with the Ethical Framework. You can expect for us to form a good working relationship.

The process

Counselling requires you to open up about what can often be very painful memories and emotions. Sometimes within the process, you may feel worse before you start to feel better. This is because we are discussing these upsetting issues which is bringing them back into your conscious thoughts. Counselling is not a quick fix. It requires dedication, patience and honesty. You have to feel ready and committed to face your issues. I am here to help with your healing process. Together we can create a good working alliance to help you accomplish this.