Paul Wakefield

Availability

My counselling service is temporarily unavailable

About me and my therapy practice

Having worked on the coalface as an alcohol, drug and homelessness worker becoming a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist was a natural progression drawing upon a rich life experience.

My peers tell me that one of my best skills is early development of the therapeutic relationship between counsellor and client. This quickly allows you a safe place to work on whatever you wish to bring and so I look forward to meeting you with my focused, attentive style coupled with lots of curiosity, encouragement and warmth.

Practice description

I will be offering face to face counselling with 2m social distancing and adequate ventilation. Wearing of face masks is currently discretionary. Online and telephone counselling will be available for continuity in case of a local or national lockdown.

I work with Panic Attacks, Depression, Anxiety, Phobias, Family Conflict, Unemployment, Self-Harm, Family Relationships, Substance Misuse, Alcoholism, Self Esteem, Nightmares and Spirituality.

My first session

In this first session we look at the counselling contract and address your three wishes from therapy. I will also carry out an assessment and agree method of payment.

What I can help with

Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Depression, Identity issues, Loss, Men's issues, Obsessions, Phobias, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Spirituality, Stress, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Adlerian

Clients I work with

Adults, Older adults, Trainee

How I deliver therapy

Home visits, Long-term face-to-face work, Online counselling, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone counselling