Welcome to Talking Therapy Wakefield.

The chances are if you've landed here you're not feeling great, are considering your support options, and wondering about dipping your toe into counselling.

Clients who are new to counselling often worry about being 'analysed' or led into areas that they are not ready to explore. This isn't how I work. I'm warm, friendly and accepting and offer somewhere confidential for you to safely discuss and explore whatever is troubling you. I don't use 'psychobabble' or fancy jargon, and will explain any concepts and tools and techniques in plain English. Clients find me down to earth and relatable.

Research shows that the connection you make with your therapist matters more than the kind of therapy you choose. Searching for the right support can be overwhelming, especially when there are so many choices to navigate. If you're new to therapy you'll be hearing person centred, CBT, psychodynamic, integrative and many many more. See 'Different Therapies' to learn more.

'How might counselling help me'? I hear you think.

Here are some of the positive changes that counselling clients notice.

Gaining more self-understanding and self-acceptance, including recognising personal needs and values

Improvements in relationships, such as communicating more openly and/or setting boundaries

Experiencing less distressing feelings such as anxiety, sadness, or anger, and understanding these when they arise

Learning about healthy coping strategies when facing stress or difficult situations

More confidence in making decisions and/or handling everyday challenges

Finding meaningful activities, leading to a stronger sense of purpose

Experiencing shifts in outlook, such as increased hope, motivation, or optimism about the future

Are you in crisis?

If you need support right now please see below ...

Samaritans - 116 123

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK 6pm – midnight every day on 0800 689 5652

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) 5pm – midnight every day on 0800 58 58 58

MIND support line 9am-6pm Monday – Friday (except Bank Hols) on 0800 102 1234

NHS 111 Option 2 = 24/7 helpline offering urgent mental health support

SANEline 4.30pm – 10pm everyday on 0300 304 7000

Text SHOUT to 85258

Online support:

www.samaritans.org

We're Mind, the mental health charity | Mind

If you feel suicidal or out of control go to your nearest A& E.

If you can’t get there safely call 999.

Wakefield Face to Face, Horbury Walk and Talk, Online UK Wide

WALK & TALK • IN PERSON • ONLINE •

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