Sian George
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About me
I don’t think I ever set out to become a counsellor.
But when I look back, perhaps the signs were always there.
Who Am I?
Hi, I’m Siân. At 7 years old, my school report described me as “very caring, loving… thoughtful and perceptive.”
I studied psychology at university because I was fascinated by people and what makes us who we are. But I wasn’t sure where it would take me, and if I’m honest, I didn’t feel I had enough life experience yet.
So I followed another passion and became a Primary School teacher.
For 20 years, I’ve taught, listened, encouraged, advocated and supported children and families through some of their happiest and hardest moments.
And somewhere along the way, I realised it was the supporting that had always mattered most to me.
The conversations in corridors.
The children who needed someone to really listen.
The families trying to navigate difficult circumstances.
The moments when someone simply needed to feel understood.
My own experiences have shaped this too.
I know how much it can mean to have a safe person beside you when life feels difficult. Someone who doesn’t judge, fix or tell you what to do, but simply listens, stays, and helps you make sense of what you’re carrying.
So I trained as a person-centred counsellor and co-founded Storm and Rise Therapy.
And this is what I now feel so privileged to offer others.
A space where you don’t have to pretend you’re okay.
Where you don’t need to have the answers.
Where you can arrive exactly as you are.
Maybe you know exactly what’s brought you to counselling.
Maybe you don’t.
Maybe all you know is that something doesn’t feel quite right.
That’s enough.
We can start there.
Slowly.
Together.
At your pace. 🌿
What type of Counselling do I offer?
I offer face-to-face, online, phone and walk & talk sessions; recognising that eye contact sitting across from a counsellor can feel uncomfortable for some clients. Walking side-by-side, outdoors can help reduce physical tension, regulate emotions and offer space and clarity to process thoughts; helping to shift feelings of being ’stuck’. I am a person-centred counsellor who is able to incorporate other elements such as CBT into my practice, where appropriate.
I have experience supporting people through a wide range of experiences and challenges, including:
- Anxiety, including health anxiety and eco-anxiety.
- Burnout, stress and overwhelm.
- Chronic illness.
- Allergies, anaphylaxis and living with health-related uncertainty.
- Neurodivergence and navigating a world that isn’t always designed for you.
- Domestic abuse, trauma and its lasting effects, including recovery from narcissistic abuse.
- Feelings of shame and guilt.
- Self-esteem and self-worth.
- Identity, relationships and boundaries.
- Life transitions and feeling lost or disconnected from yourself.
- Anxiety and depression.
- Bereavement, grief and loss.
I have a particular knowledge and experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence, as well as lots of experience of neurodivergence, particularly in children.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BSc 2:1 Psychology, University of Birmingham
- PGCE, University of Warwick
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Over 100 hours working as a Specialist Support Worker for The Women's Centre, Cornwall
I have been a Primary School teacher for almost 20 years and have a wealth of experience and training working with neurodiversity and supporting children and families experiencing a range of challenges, such as domestic abuse, families undergoing separations and grief from the loss of a close family member. I am experienced at working as part of a team, both within school and with external agencies.
Some of the additional, relevant training I currently hold includes:
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Training with Trauma-Informed Foundations
- Anxiety and Masking (Autism training)
- Autism Awareness Training
- Coercive Control – Improving the Professional Responses to Victims / Survivors
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Training
- Food Allergy Awareness
- Mental Health Awareness Training
- Managing Anxiety Training
- Managing Stress Training
- Neurodiversity Training
- Penhaligons' Friends Bereavement Training
- Risk Assessment Training
- Safeguarding Children Training
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
50 minute sessions available for £45 each
Concessions/reduced rates will be considered if requested
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