Annette Dean

I have 9 years experience of working with clients who suffer with anxiety, depression, obsessive behaviour and relationship problems. No one likes to be lonely but often our relationships aren't working very well. Many people stay in  toxic situations because the thought of going back to their families of origin, or moving out to live alone, are more scary than what they experience in day to day life. Does it have to be that way? Would talking about it help, not to be persuaded but to form your own opinion?

As much as some people are better off leaving certain relationships there are many others who need time in couple counselling to become aware of the real obstacles in their marriage or partnership. Going to couples counselling is never easy but well worth it. Compare the cost of 6 sessions to paying for a house sale and a divorce. Although couples counselling doesn't automatically guarantee that the relationship can be rescued it can help you to separate amicably.

Many of my clients suffer with  anger issues, neglectful parenting during childhood and an inability to feel good enough. These deep uneasy feelings need to be gently looked at and explored. Once these feelings have come to the surface and have been analysed they can be left behind. I call it decluttering your mind. We hold on to many things from the past that haunt us, in counselling you can choose what you want to take with you into your future and what you want to leave behind. 

I see my role as a supervisor as someone who nurtures, manages and supports when support is needed and who can be relied upon in difficult situations. 

My approach is integrative.