Patti Holden

The present can be a difficult and isolating time. Are you dealing with loss, bereavement, difficulty in relationships? Maybe work stress is spoiling the balance in your life. Perhaps you need to work on behavioural issues, anxiety, panic attacks? Would you like to explore gender or other identity issues? Are you facing retirement, feel challenged with your change in circumstances? I can offer a professional and confidential arena in which to explore your issues. Firstly, we might have a phone or email talk, establish  issues and then arrange an initial session, to look at the problems closely and if you felt comfortable with me, plan some sessions together. I would welcome you to my therapy room, in Belper and explain how we would work together. I have achieved great success in helping young people, adults, couples, older people, families and those with a busy work-life, needing solution focused  time limited support. Parking is available and appointments are available daytime and evenings. I have many years of practice experience, some spent at Derby Women's Centre. I also have experience in working alongside an NHS Consultant Psychiatrist in a local hospital, so have experience  working with personality disorders and other mental health issues. I carry out rehabilitation work for a national addiction organisation and in counselling for  employer assistance programs. I am experienced in working with Gender Dysphoria and supporting people through transition.  I can help you build self esteem, deal with criticism and develop future ideas. My website shows client testimonials and progression to fruitful, satisfying lives. Qualifications - Nottingham University Advanced Person Centred Certificate in Counselling and 3 years formal training in Gestalt Psychotherapy. Now is the time to deal with the issues that hold you back.

Individual and couple counselling as well as family support. Full enhanced disclosure document. Experience in working with young and vulnerable people.  Working from my home in a comfortable and confidential setting. I am able to offer both telephone and online therapeutic support and limited face-to-face sessions as we move out of lockdown.

I offer a free short telephone introduction, followed by an initial session and if the client is comfortable and I feel able to support them, forward planned sessions and regular reviews,  about what has been achieved.