Tracey Hartshorn

I am currently working in-person and online. Online sessions are available using MS Teams, Zoom and WhatsApp.

Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile on Counselling Directory. Finding the right therapist can be difficult and its important to find someone with whom you can feel comfortable and safe. I offer a truly non-judgemental and warm approach where you will be accepted as the unique human being you are. By enabling you to speak openly about what is happening in your life, I will join you in exploring your thoughts, feelings and behaviours to help you to find lasting change and a different future.

I work with a wide range of adult clients and believe that support is valuable for all. Whether you are 18 or 80 it is never too late to change or create a different life story. I offer both long term and short term work with you in control of the content and the duration: it is my role to guide and support your own process not impose my own.

Many clients have commented that my way of working helps them to feel accepted, understood and trusted. This helps to build a relationship where clients can be honest and open about their issues and supports a depth of work where long lasting change can be found.

I also believe that there is room for humour in therapy. Smiles and laughter are hugely beneficial for our psychological health and enabling people to find joy in life is one of my driving beliefs.

I am trained to work with any presenting issue and commonly work with:

• anxiety and fearfulness
• depression and sadness
• dealing with sudden change such as bereavement, redundancy and divorce/relationship difficulties
• survivors of trauma and abuse
• living with long term and life limiting conditions eg diabetes, MS, ME, Fibromyalgia
• gender issues and stereotypes
• loneliness
• lack of motivation, low energy, resilience

I enable and support my clients to lead the process as my work is underpinned by a strong belief that we all hold our own answers: we may just need help finding them.

I am also a qualified and experienced developmental coach offering an alternative approach to exploring personal change which is helpful for those wanting to focus on the future and make positive lasting changes to life and work. Please ask for further details if you are interested in a coaching approach.

Mental Health Consultations

If you have concerns about the mental health of a friend, family member or colleague I now offer a consultation service to help you explore how you can support them and encourage them to seek the help they need.

Qualifications

I hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Person-Centred Psychotherapy and Counselling from the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute, an ILM level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching and Mentoring and am an Accredited Mediator with UK Mediation.

I work from comfortable premises near the centre of Long Eaton, which is easily accessible by public transport with free parking available within a couple of minutes walk. The premises and my room is suitable for those with mobility issues and is wheelchair accessible. A disabled parking space can be booked on request.

I also offer sessions online via MS Teams, Zoom and WhatsApp. Clients are asked to ensure they have a suitable venue for virtual sessions ensuring confidentiality can be maintained.

I accept payment via Bank Transfer and all major debit and credit cards.

For more information please visit my website www.hartshorntherapy.co.uk or contact me on traceyhartshorn@icloud.com

Please note I am an accredited practitioner with the BACP and work within their Code of Conduct and Ethics.