Your Counselling Experience in Newbury, Berkshire
A collaborative approach to therapy and coaching that adapts to your unique needs and goals
Your journey towards wellbeing is entirely personal, and our work together reflects that. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or personal growth, I provide a flexible, holistic approach that honours your pace, your path, and your goals.
Choosing the Right Setting for Your Healing
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Face to Face Sessions
Traditional counselling in my comfortable practice in central Newbury. These sessions provide a safe, confidential space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without distraction, building a strong therapeutic relationship.
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Online Therapy
Once we've established our therapeutic relationship through in-person sessions, secure online therapy becomes available for ongoing support. This offers flexibility for busy schedules, travel, or when circumstances make face-to-face meetings challenging.
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Outdoor Therapy
Experience the healing power of nature through outdoor therapy sessions. Research shows that being in natural environments can reduce stress, improve mood, and provide fresh perspective on life's challenges.
A Holistic Approach to Your Wellbeing
Mind-Body Connection and Whole-Person Wellness
Understanding the Complete Picture
Your mental health doesn't exist in isolation. Our work together recognises the connection between your thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, and life circumstances. This holistic approach means we address not just symptoms, but the whole person.
Integrating All Aspects of Self
We explore how your past experiences, current relationships, physical health, and future aspirations all contribute to your wellbeing. This comprehensive view helps create lasting change rather than temporary fixes.
Practical Wellness Integration
Sessions might include grounding techniques that connect you with your body, breathing techniques that help calm your nervous system, or outdoor therapy experiences that provide fresh perspective. The goal is to help you feel whole and integrated.
Supporting Your Natural Healing
Your body and mind have innate wisdom for healing. My role is to support and guide this natural process, helping you develop the tools and awareness needed for ongoing wellness and resilience.
From First Contact to Long-Term Wellbeing: Your Pace, Your Path, Your Goals
Initial Connection
Your journey begins with making contact. You'll find a warm, non-judgmental response that honours your courage to seek support.
Assessment and Understanding
We work together to understand your situation, challenges, and goals - truly seeing your experience. Your timing matters - there's no pressure to progress faster than feels comfortable.
Building Your Toolkit
You'll develop practical skills tailored to your needs - coping strategies, processing techniques, confidence-building tools. Your path is unique - I adapt my approach to work with who you are.
Integration and Growth
We focus on integrating new skills into daily life, monitoring progress and celebrating steps forward. Your goals guide us - what matters most is what you want to achieve.
Sustainable Wellbeing
Our work equips you with lasting tools for wellbeing. As sessions become less frequent, you'll have confidence to continue growing independently. Your wisdom leads - you're the expert on your experience, and I'm here to support that expertise.
What Makes This Approach Different
Combining Proven Methods with Innovative Approaches
Evidence-Based Foundation
My practice uses thoroughly researched approaches including CBT, psychotherapy, and trauma-informed care - proven methods that provide a solid foundation for healing.
Innovative Integration
I combine established techniques with newer approaches like outdoor therapy, recognising the importance of environment and nature in healing. This offers more tools for your unique situation.
Personalised Application
Rather than one-size-fits-all, I draw from various methods to create treatment that fits your specific needs and circumstances. This flexibility often leads to more effective results.
The MyHill2Climb Difference
The MH2C framework ties everything together, providing a clear metaphor for your journey while maintaining hope and agency - a way of working that's both practical and meaningful.
Ready to Begin Working Together?
If you're ready to explore how we might work together to support your wellbeing, I'd be honoured to be part of your path forward.