Stephanie Gilbert

‘Humans’ ability to grow is infinite…when they feel safe.’
 Carl Rogers.

Reaching out and seeking counselling support can be daunting. But if you find the right counsellor for you, where you feel safe and accepted, you can begin to find your way.

Sometimes things can just feel too hard. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, lost or alone?  Maybe you are feeling anxious, low or just not yourself.  Are you struggling with patience, frustration or even anger? Are you concerned about your child? Counselling can help to explore these feelings.  

Dealing with these feelings can be difficult...

Have you buried them and tried to ignore them?

Maybe you are not even sure why you are feeling the way that you are? 

Confused? Frightened? Or just fed up of not living life how you want to?

What I can offer….

I am a person-centred counsellor. This means I will be led by you and work with you at your pace. I offer a safe and non-judgemental space for you to talk and be truly heard. Together we can explore these difficult thoughts and feelings and find a way to challenge these to help you to find your solutions.

I offer private counselling from a purpose built office at the rear of my property.  I can help with many issues including but not limited to, low mood and anxiety, relationship problems, trauma, abuse and bereavement. 
I also have professional and personal experience of neurodiversity, in particular, autism.

I offer face to face, online or phone counselling to children aged 11 years and over, adults and trainee counsellors.

I work with my therapy dog, George…
Therapy animals can provide a welcome distraction, focus and comfort. George can be available in sessions if you would like.

Client feedback... 

Counselling changes lives. See some feedback & messages of thanks from previous clients.

'Thank you so much for all of your help & support. I can't begin to tell you how much you made me feel better and able to live my life without all the guilt & worry. You truly are a fabulous lady & I am grateful for meeting you.'

'Thank you very much for everything. You have made a huge difference in both ***'s life and his families life.'

'Thanks Steph for being so kind, patient and for listening.'

'Very professional, easy to talk to. Trustworthy.'

'My counsellor was professional, kind, compassionate & a very good listener. First time. Apprehensive at the beginning, but it was excellent.'

'I'm so grateful for the opportunity to work with Stephanie, it's been really helpful. Stephanie is warm, empathetic & understanding.'

'The counsellor was excellent at knowing what to give back to me  to think about. I've made some tremendous progress & don't think I could have without the counsellor's support.'

'Stephanie put me at ease during the first session. Her style & approach made it easy for me to be myself and I was able to open up. Lovely dog, really helps to relax. Easy to relax & discuss feelings without judgement.'

I can offer creative counselling strategies to support children aged 11+, young people & autistic individuals to engage in a way that best supports them.

Each counselling session is £50 per 50 minute session.