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Counselling is a professional process in which a trained counsellor helps a person (the client) explore and understand their thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and challenges in a safe, supportive, and confidential environment.
The aim is to support personal growth, improve mental health, and help the cope with difficulties in areas such as relationships, stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, or life decisions, amongst many other things.
Key features of counselling:
- Confidentiality – what’s shared stays private (with some safety-related exceptions).
- Non-judgmental, empathetic support – the counsellor listens without criticism.
- Guidance, not advice – instead of telling you what to do, counsellors help you explore options and make your own choices.
- Empowerment – building coping strategies, resilience, and self-understanding.
If you have any questions please feel free to get in contact.
About Me
Hello, my name is Hannah (MBACP) and a warm welcome to my website.
I am a fully qualified, insured, clinically supervised member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and I work to a strict code of ethics and confidentiality. I also hold a DBS certificate and I am a member of the ICO (Information Commissioners Office)
I am passionate about supporting people with their mental health and wellbeing. Having been inspired by similar roles helping and supporting others, my passion about counselling led me to train to become a fully qualified counsellor graduating in 2024 (Dip, Couns). I found my passion in counselling adults during my years of training and volunteering at local counselling agencies.
Outside of counselling I enjoy reading and Pilates.
Counselling qualifications:
- Diploma in Therapeutic counselling (CPCAB Level 4)
- Certificate in Counselling Studies. (CPCAB Level 3)
- Certificate in Counselling skills. (CPCAB Level 2)
- Introduction to Counselling Course, The Counselling Foundation
- Level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills (CPCAB)
- Understanding Substance Misuse (CPD)
- Working with Depression (CPD)
- Standard Adult Safeguarding Course
- Working with Suicide Risk (CPD)
- Working with Domestic Abuse (CPD)
How I Work
I completed my formal education in 2024 and I am a Humanistic Counsellor, trained in Person Centred Counselling. This means in our sessions I work in a way that puts you at the centre of our work and I will focus on your individual perspective and experiences. I see my role as creating a safe non-judgemental environment where you feel able to explore whatever is important to you. Going at your pace, I will be right there with you facilitating your exploration and navigating our way together.
Typically, sessions will be held weekly for 50 minutes each, unless otherwise agreed. Times, dates and the initial number of sessions can be negotiated before sessions will commence. I offer a complimentary 15 minute introductory session, either by phone or Zoom. This is to discuss what you would like to gain from therapy and it’s a chance for you to decide whether I feel like the right fit for you. I will also gather some further information about you, as well as explain in more detail the way in which I work. I will then give you some time to decide if you would like to work with me, and you can contact me to book a full 50-minute session.
I work with adults over the age of 18 and offer short-term, long-term, or open-ended therapy depending on your individual needs and budget.
If you'd like to have an informal chat, book an introductory session, or get some more information on how I work, please get in touch. I would be delighted to hear from you.
Sessions are priced at £55.
Contact Me
Email:
Contact@hannahsearlescounselling.co.uk
Phone:
+44 7928 515542
Useful Links
NHS Counselling Page
BACP
If you need help or support right now, you may find the following helpful:
- Samaritans: 116 123
- SHOUT: Text SHOUT to 85258
- Childline: 0800 11 11
- Bereavement: 08088081677
- Abuse: 0808 2000 247
- Refuge: 020 7395 7700
- No Panic: 08449674848
- National Suicide Prevention Helpline: 0800 587 0800
If you are in danger or in an emergency situation: Dial 999
