About me
Counselling for anxiety, overthinking and emotional difficulties in Holywell, North Wales.
Do you find yourself replaying conversations, worrying about what might happen, or struggling to switch off even when you’re exhausted? Perhaps you often question yourself, feel overwhelmed by your thoughts, or find that anxiety is affecting your relationships and everyday life.
You might experience unwanted thoughts that feel upsetting or difficult to make sense of. Perhaps you find yourself checking things, seeking reassurance or going over situations in your mind to feel certain that everything is okay, only for the same doubts to return.
You may know that something needs to change without knowing where to begin. You don’t need to have everything worked out before coming to counselling.
I’m Steph, an integrative counsellor at Enestee Mental Wellbeing in Holywell, North Wales. I work with adults, and much of my work involves supporting people who feel caught in anxiety, intrusive thoughts, ongoing worry or overthinking. I also have experience supporting people with depression, trauma, grief and loss, self-harm, stress, relationship difficulties, and challenges relating to food and body image.
Whatever brings you to counselling, I offer a calm, supportive space where you can talk openly, make sense of what you’re experiencing and explore things at your own pace. You may be facing several difficulties at once, or find it hard to put what you’re feeling into words. We can begin with whatever feels most important to you.
What working with me can look like
Our sessions begin with what matters to you. That might be something happening now, a feeling you can’t quite explain, or a pattern you keep finding yourself caught in.
Together, we can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences, make sense of what you’re going through, and notice patterns in how you respond. Where helpful, we may look at past experiences and relationships to understand how they influence the way you see yourself and relate to others today.
Counselling can also be a space to get to know yourself more fully: what matters to you, what you need, and how you want to live. Perhaps you’ve spent a long time meeting other people’s expectations or feel unsure of who you are beyond the roles you hold. We can explore your values, hopes and sense of identity, giving you room to discover what feels right for you.
We can also explore practical ways to respond to anxious thoughts, manage moments of overwhelm and support yourself between sessions. Our work can help you understand your patterns, recognise your needs and develop more choice in how you respond.
My approach draws on person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural counselling. This means I can adapt our work to your needs, combining space for deeper exploration with practical support where it feels useful.
You won’t be expected to explain everything perfectly or talk about difficult experiences before you feel ready. I value a counselling relationship in which you feel heard, respected and able to be yourself.
My experience
My experience includes counselling NHS staff within Occupational Health and working within charitable organisations.
I also offer Rewind Therapy for trauma and can discuss whether this may be appropriate for you.
I practise from Enestee Mental Wellbeing in the grounds of Greenfield Valley Heritage Park in Holywell, North Wales.
Taking the first step
If what you’ve read feels familiar, you’re welcome to get in touch. I offer a free introductory call where we can talk about what you’re looking for, go through any questions you have and explore whether we might be a good fit for each other.
We can arrange a time that works for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- MSc Counselling, Bangor University
- BSc (Hons) Psychology, First Class
- EASC Diploma in Coaching
- Trained in Rewind Therapy for trauma
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a limited number of concessionary spaces at a reduced rate for clients experiencing financial difficulty. If the cost of counselling is a concern, please do feel comfortable mentioning this when you enquire. We can discuss what may be possible without judgement.
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