Glenda Ross

I currently have availability to see clients in person in Guildford and online (via zoom or WhatsApp video) - or a hybrid of the two if preferred.

I offer morning, afternoon and evening appointments on a Tuesday and Wednesday.

Supporting couples and individuals with life issues and events

I am a counsellor supporting couples and individuals who are struggling to cope with relationship issues, bereavement, a cancer diagnosis, the menopause, the aftermath of a traumatic event or the impact of a disability or mental health problem. I also offer counselling for fertility, pregnancy loss and postnatal depression.

Loss of purpose or identity

I can support clients who suffer from excessive levels of people-pleasing or co-dependency or who have lost their sense of identity and lack purpose and direction in life.

Fertility / perinatal

I have a special interest in pregnancy-related issues, pregnancy loss or problems arising during the perinatal period and can support someone either individually or together with their partner. 

I can help you work through the emotions arising from fertility treatment, miscarriage, a traumatic birth, baby loss and postnatal depression. 

I also support new parents with the challenges this role can have on their relationship, and the transition of returning to work after maternity leave.

How I help my clients

My role is to help you understand what's happening at this difficult point in your life and to help you manage the impact that stress, anxiety, fear or depression may be having on your mental health.

Together we'll explore your personal thoughts and feelings, and  look at your emotional health and wellbeing.  I will support you in creating boundaries, developing coping strategies or making changes to your life as we work through the problems you are facing - including the importance of mental health and self care.

My experience in mental health and wellbeing

My professional experience includes many years of counselling cancer patients and their family members within a large NHS hospital in Surrey.

I was a Wellbeing Advisor for the mental health charity Mind at a NHS Safe Haven during the Covid pandemic, supporting adults experiencing significant emotional distress or a mental health crisis.

I am a qualified fertility counsellor and also a birth/postnatal doula.

I have served as a member of the British Red Cross Emergency Response team providing psychological first aid to people at the scene of a major incident.

Specialist qualifications 

Advanced Certificate in Relationship Therapy & Working with Couples (endorsed by COSRT)

Level 2 Certificate: Awareness in Bereavement Care (Cruse Bereavement Care - Ascentis)

Level 2 Certificate: Awareness in Mental Health Problems (Cache)

Level 2 Award: Understanding Substance Misuse (CPCAB)

Diploma: Advanced Specialist Fertility Counselling (National Fertility Society - NCS accredited)

Advanced Course: Fertility Counselling (British Infertility Counselling Association - CPCAB accredited)

Certificate: Birth and Postnatal Doula Preparation Course (Doula UK approved)

Supporting Parents Following Baby Loss (Petals Baby Loss Counselling Charity)

Work/life balance

Prior to training as a counsellor I worked in corporate affairs (including within FTSE 50 companies) and understand the difficulties of balancing career and home life.

Initial consultation

We will begin with an initial 90 minute consultation to discuss your needs and give you the opportunity to ask me any questions. 

The cost is £90 for individuals and £120 for couples. 

Follow on sessions

All subsequent sessions last 50 minutes for individuals and couples. 

The cost is £90 for individuals and £120 for couples. 

Longer sessions 

Longer sessions of 60 or 90 minutes for individuals and couples are available on request.