I'm a fully trained, experienced counsellor. And I'm also a flawed fellow human. There is no judgement here.
I will work with you to help unpick what you are feeling and why. I will listen very carefully to what is hurting you and work with you to understand and release it. Together we will find a way to set you on an easier path, one that is meaningful for you. Finding answers is an inside job. If the answers are truly yours, they are much more likely to stick.
People tell me that as a counsellor I am kind, warm, intuitive and non-judgmental. And also sometimes funny! I am passionate about mental health and I am constantly learning new ways to support my clients.
I think that laughing, swearing and generally being human is absolutely fine in the counselling room, if that is how you best express yourself. I offer an open, friendly space where I hope you can be free to be you without filter and say whatever you need to in your own way.
Who do I work with?
I work with adults over 18. I specialise in:
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Issues of anxiety and stress (e.g., general anxiety, overthinking, phobias, panic attacks, OCD).
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Working with neuro-atypical clients (Autism and ADHD).
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Trauma and abuse (childhood trauma or abuse, difficult past experiences, traumatic events).
I have come across a wide variety of issues as a counsellor for agencies and NHS clients and can support you in many other areas as well.
How do I work?
I offer counselling in Godalming ond Guildford in person, online and walk and talk therapy. Each one has got its benefits - please do go to the dedicated pages to find out more about these approaches.
What does it cost?
50 minute sessions are £60 per session.
If you want to find out more, do get in touch for a 20 minute telephone conversation to discuss how I might be able to help you. There is no better way to decide if I am the right counsellor for you than reaching out.
You can call me on 07471 213413, use my contact form or email me at silvacounselling@outlook.com
What training do I have?
I am an integrative counsellor. This means that I combine different tools and approaches to suit the needs of the individual. My main areas of training are Person Centred and Existential.
Levels 1, 2,3 and 4 Diploma Counselling Skills - Person Centred and Existential, Guildford College
80 hour Online Counselling Course - CPCAB Accredited
Walk and talk Counselling Course - CPCAB Endorsed
Various specialist Trauma, Autism and ADHD training undertaken (detailed on the specialisms pages).
BA and MA Degree in English Literature (with 1 year Psychology) St Andrews University
What is my Professional Status?
I am a Member of British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP) Number 388791
What experience do I have?
Counsellor, Care To Listen, Croydon (NHS clients)
Counsellor, Oakleaf Counselling, Guildford
Head of Online Services, IT, various (15 years+)
About me
My story
Ok let’s get this one out of the way…
Nobody actually WANTS to see a counsellor.
So why go? Good question!
It is amazing how working with a professional can help you uncover unhelpful ways of thinking and feeling that may have been holding you back for years. Counselling can also help with trauma, either from childhood or more recent, that is interfering with how you feel in daily life and how you relate to others.
20 years ago I was struggling - ignoring issues related to my lifelong ADHD and issues with panic attacks and anxiety.
I thought I was too busy to go and see a counsellor, and was pretty sceptical about its benefits. I was carving out a career as an IT manager and I didn’t want to admit that underneath I was floundering emotionally and needed help.
But one day I got sick of just "coping", took the leap, and found a great counsellor. As I started to unload how I felt it made me feel better. A LOT better. As I talked, things started to become clearer.
My counsellor helped build up my confidence, and find a clear path forward. Armed with a bit more self-awareness, I started to make better decisions in my life. As I grew more comfortable with myself, the anxiety ebbed away.
I was bowled over. After a 15 year career in Internet Management, my passion for people and their potential prompted me to retrain as a counsellor myself. I wanted to help others change their lives too and nothing else seemed as important as that.
I love helping others experience the expansion of hope and possibility that comes from good counselling support.
Find out more about my approach, qualifications and how I can help you too.
If you would like to get in touch to find out more, contact me here
Contact Me
Ready to book a free chat? Great! Fill out the form below so that I can understand where you are now and what support you are looking for. I'll review the form and get back to you by the end of the next working day so we can arrange your free 20 min call.
Tel : 07471 213413 |
Email: silvacounselling@outlook.com