Serenity Counselling Services

Who we are

Serenity Counselling Services consists of Joanne and Tricia. We are both Person Centred Therapists holding Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling awarded by The Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body. We are both members of a recognised professional body, DBS checked and are fully insured.

After you get in touch with Serenity, you will be offered an initial assessment. If we feel that we would like to work together then sessions will be offered. These are usually weekly but can be fortnightly and last for fifty minutes. We offer face to face sessions in a warm and relaxing environment but if you prefer, then telephone sessions or video call can be arranged. Sessions are for individuals or couples.

JOANNE

Whilst working within the community for the past 24 years, supporting families, becoming a member of The Mental Health Carers Reference Group and rearing and supporting my own family, I feel I have gained a good understanding of the diverse problems people experience. This led me to make the decision to train as a counsellor. I enjoy working with people and understand the diverse problems many people experience through various times in their life. My aim is to accompany them along their journey of self exploration, whilst providing a safe and ethical environment to build a trusting, confidential and professional relationship between my clients and myself.

I have experience working with clients encountering unresolved issues from the past, mental health related problems, depression, self esteem, relationship counselling, anxiety and stress, family work, problems relating to eating disorders and bereavement plus many more. I worked within a counselling  agency for many years prior to opening my own practice five years ago.

Tricia

Throughout my life I have experienced many things good and bad. There have been times when I have needed help and it hasn't been there and I didn't want other people to feel like that. There have been other times when Ive needed help and people have been there for me. For this I would like to pay back. So I started an online Ladies Help and Support Group eight years ago which is still running. After a while, one of the members of the group casually made a comment that I should become a counsellor as I would be good at it. The seed was set and seven years after the comment and despite family difficulties ad major upsets including bereavement and a two year break from studying, here I am fully qualified in Person Centred Therapy and in the process of doing a CBT course. I have also spent time volunteering with two different Counselling Agencies.

I follow Ethical Guidelines where Confidentiality and Equality are key. Sessions are client led giving the client complete autonomy to explore their issues.  Empathy, Honesty and Unconditional Positive Regard are shown to help and encourage the client to reach their goals.