Ever wished you could have just an hour each week that’s devoted to you – to talk openly to someone impartial about whatever is on your mind? To be heard, understood and supported, without fear of judgment and in total confidence?
No, it’s not too much to ask.
Between Us Counselling gives you a safe and confidential space to reflect and explore your world, without judgement or being told what to do. Helping you take a ‘helicopter’ view of yourself, your life and your relationships, and see yourself from a perspective that no-one else can.
One-to-one talk therapy counselling is available Mondays to Fridays for adults aged 16 and over, either by online Zoom/WhatsApp video or telephone. Standard fees are £55 per 60-minute session, with discounts available for trainee counsellors.
You will always be the one who knows the most about you. So my approach is
Person-Centred Therapy.
My focus is on the person, so that together we can work towards understanding the feelings which may be feeding into behaviours. What might be considered as difficult behaviours now (hypervigilance/anxiety, low self-worth, insecure attachment and triggering etc) may have been essential to simply 'get you through' previously. Together we work at your speed, towards being gently curious and gaining a deeper understanding of you and your life. Talking therapy with Between Us Counselling aims to you bring a new perspective with self-compassion and empathy. Alongside learning how to resource and regulate yourself...it can be life changing.
Or if you are currently living through loss, having a regular hour session for someone to truly listen without judgment, can be really helpful.
We will work together to help you find ways to heal, build greater strength, improve relationships, feel happier and be more authentically yourself.
"Having previously tried talking therapy many years ago, I wondered what difference it would make this time. I was open to trying it again and soon realised I had nothing to lose and so much to gain from working with Dawn. After our first session, I knew I was in safe hands. Through Dawn's attentive, non-judgemental approach, I was able to talk through difficult times and self-reflect, all with Dawn's support and guidance. I used to find it difficult to find time for me, whether that be due to my job or naturally putting others' needs before my own. Dawn's work has reminded me of the importance of prioritising my own needs. Her expertise has helped me manage my anxiety and provided me with tools that help rationalise any tribulations I face now and in the future. Without any judgement, she has helped me talk through my own behaviour and reassess my coping mechanisms. Dawn has helped me explore my own needs, in the most compassionate and understanding way. Thank you, Dawn." J
Nov 6, 2022 Client Review by Anonymous
I offer you a peaceful, private, welcoming environment in a semi-rural location in South Derbyshire to explore whatever is troubling you and find a way forward.
Having trained to be a counsellor later in life, I bring a wide range of both life and professional experience. You can be assured of my non-judgemental and compassionate approach.
The relationship is everything, of course – so before booking counselling sessions, we’ll have a free 30-minute no-obligation telephone or Zoom meeting, so we can be sure we’re happy working together and that you’ll get what you want from it. We can discuss your needs and expectations of therapy and decide whether we’re a good fit.
Online/telephone counselling sessions can be booked from Monday afternoon to Friday afternoon, with evening availability on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
As an ex-boarder myself, I have a particular interest in the effect that boarding school has had on some ex-pupils in adult life. I have received specialist training (led by Nick Duffell, a leading authority in this field) in counselling former boarders who feel impacted by their school experience. I also contributed a chapter about how sibling relationships can be affected by attending boarding school to his book entitled The Un-Making of Them: Clinical Reflections on Boarding School Syndrome (available on Amazon)
Click here to read my research dissertation on the trauma and effects of boarding school
Qualifications
• MA Clinical Counselling, University of Chester
• Introduction to HE Counselling Level 3 – CCSW
