Teryll Galley

I currently see clients on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between 9am and 6pm.

I run a flexible weekly diary where possible for clients who find it difficult to commit to a set day and time.

I offer concessionary rates to trainee counsellors and full time students.

I currently have availability for new clients.

I work one-to-one with adults seeking support with bereavement and loss.  I also have a special interest in supporting people impacted by cancer.  I can help you to talk about your feelings, find ways to cope in your daily life and feel hopeful about the future.  

Bereavement and Loss

You are not going mad, you are grieving.  There is no right or wrong way to grieve - only your way.

If you have recently suffered a bereavement, you are probably feeling an overwhelming sadness and disbelief as you struggle to make sense of anything.  You may be feeling drained of energy, exhausted, unable to face the day ahead, and life must feel like it's lost its purpose - what is the point of anything right now?  Nothing will ever be the same again.

You may be experiencing another kind of loss , such as the breakdown of a relationship, the loss of a job or career, or other life changing event.  You may have received a cancer diagnosis, or other threat to your health.  You may be trying to support someone else with theirs.

Loss can affect us in many different ways and life can change in an instant leaving you feeling isolated and helpless.

How will counselling help you?:

- You are not alone.  When you feel supported you feel less isolated in your loss.  Knowing that you don't have to do this on your own can be a huge source of relief, leaving you feeling less overwhelmed and more able to cope in your daily life. 

- I hear you.  When your thoughts and feelings are acknowledged, understood and validated by another person, you begin to feel safe enough to keep going to find your own understanding.

- Change and hope.  When you understand your experience more fully, you feel less anxious, less out of control, and more empowered to make positive changes in your life.  Even the smallest of changes can bring hope for a more positive outlook for the future.

- Healthy coping mechanisms. Counselling can help you with the tools and skills to navigate daily stresses and challenges to improve your overall wellbeing.

I am an experienced counsellor and Registered Member of BACP.  I have been in private practice since 2017.

I also work as a bereavement volunteer for a national bereavement charity.

Working with me - I have a warm, welcoming approach to my work, whilst maintaining a supportive space that is safe, confidential and professional.  It takes time to build trust in any relationship, and it's important that you feel comfortable and safe with whoever you choose to work with.

How I offer counselling - I am experienced in working face-to-face, online and by telephone. You can have sessions purely in one way, or a combination – whatever works best for you. I run my practice from a private space in my home in a quiet village location near Marlborough in Wiltshire.  

It doesn't matter where you are located in the UK if you are wanting to have your sessions online or by telephone.  You can have sessions from the comfort of your own home if you have a quiet, confidential space where you feel comfortable to talk freely without being overheard or disturbed. 

Short-term or Long-term - We may work together for just a few weeks agreed between us, or this may develop into something longer term.  We will review regularly to see how the counselling is going and will work together towards a final session when you feel ready.  

Introductory Call - I can offer a free initial 20 minute phone call to establish whether we might be able to work together, bearing in mind the issue(s) you are wanting to work through, and the kind of support I can offer you.

The First Session - Our first session is an opportunity for us to talk in more depth about what is troubling you, identify your needs and hopes from counselling, and how we might work towards these.  This session will also give us a sense of what it would be like to work together. 

There is no commitment to continue beyond the first session - it is important that we feel comfortable with one another and clear about the support I can offer you for the issues that you want to work through.

I understand how daunting it can be to ask for help. It is important that you choose someone you can connect with and who feels right for you.  You are welcome to email me if you would like to take that first step.