Sue Wilkes

I re-trained as a counsellor because I got so much out of the counselling I received in the past.  Throughout my training and consequent work I have been in awe of and honoured by the the clients I have worked with.

Searching for the right counsellor for you can seem a daunting prospect. How do you know you can trust them, that they will believe you and won’t judge you? Because we work to an ethical standard that protects you. A friend may offer advice and opinions; a counsellor listens, empathises and works with you to explore your thoughts and feelings, without judgement to help you have a better understanding of yourself.

I work in a person-centred way and this means we would work collaboratively at your pace. I neither judge nor direct, but will listen with compassion and empathy when life’s challenges call for someone calm and objective to truly listen to you. I will do my best to help you find a way through what is getting in the way of you living the life you want.

Life can sometimes be overwhelming, and seeking help might look like admitting defeat, but it can be a brave step towards learning about yourself and seeing a way through to reducing your concerns and worries. I listen with my heart and counsel with my knowledge and experience, in a non-judgemental and safe environment, which can be on the phone, online or in person. I work from a cabin separate from the house, where we cannot be overheard.

I work with adults of all ages and help them explore their issues, however, those issues have arisen, specialising in bereavement and sexual violence.

A complete match between client and counsellor is not possible but I’ve worked extensively in offices and in the arts, I’ve lived overseas and I know what it’s like to love an alcoholic.

What to expect in your first session

During our first session, we might explore your expectations and hopes for the work, whether we work to a specified number of sessions or an open-ended contract and whether we both feel we are a good match to work together.