About me
Hi, I’m Tanya.
I’m a Humanistic Integrative counsellor, passionate about helping people get where they want to be – whether that’s feeling calmer, more motivated, more joyful, having more energy, or having better relationships with themselves and others.
What I can help with
Although I work with a range of issues, I predominantly support clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship and family difficulties.
You may feel, like many of my clients, exhausted by the constant worry that something horrible is about to happen – “what if they don’t call?”, “what if they don’t want to see me?”, “what if they leave me?” – and fearing that you won’t be able to cope. Or perhaps you’re so overwhelmed by the demands on your time that even a small request like “can you get some milk, please?” makes your chest tighten and your heart beat faster.
You may have noticed that your low mood isn’t shifting – the book you were excited to read is still sitting on the shelf weeks later, or you’re cancelling plans and only going out when you absolutely have to.
And for some, it’s relationship or family dynamics that feel the most challenging – maybe your anxiety rises as soon as you’re in a relationship, or interactions with friends or family escalate quickly, leaving you feeling dismissed, unheard or misunderstood.
Whatever you’re facing, you are unique, and so are your experiences. It would be my privilege to support you.
How counselling with me can help
My approach blends my professional training, knowledge, and my lived experience, and is adapted to each client. Some people come to me because they want practical tools to help reduce and manage their anxiety and depression and this can range from grounding techniques and breathing exercises to noticing, questioning and modifying their thoughts and behaviours.
With others, our work involves going back to childhood experiences to understand how the past might be shaping the present.
We will decide collaboratively how we work. It will always be at a pace and depth that feels right for you and in line with what you’re hoping for from counselling.
How I work
I offer in-person, online, and telephone counselling..
- In-person sessions take place in a comfortable, private room in the BH8 area of Bournemouth.
- Online sessions are usually held on Zoom, though I’m happy to use a different platform if that’s easier for you.
- I offer Single Session Therapy (SST), short and long-term counselling.
Free 30-minute introductory call
It’s so important to find a counsellor who feels right for you. If you’d like to talk about how I can help and see if we’re a good fit, please get in touch to arrange a call.
Training, qualifications & experience
Core training:
L4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
L3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
L2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Additional training:
Trauma-informed Practice (Counselling Tutor)
Working with Loss and Bereavement (Cruse)
Solution-Focused Therapy (APT)
CBT Intensive Training Course (Dr John Ludgate, Ph.D, PESI)
Single Session Therapy Masterclass (Prof. Windy Dryden, PESI)
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Each session is £50.
Concessions: £30 - please ask about current availability.
All sessions are 60 minutes long.
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