
Joanne Pender
Registered Member MBACP
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07527317505
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
About me and my therapy practice
I am a qualified person centred counsellor with a diploma from Inverness University. Through listening and responding in a caring, accepting and honest way, I offer the conditions for you to explore your issues in a safe and non judgmental environment. Counselling can help you recognise your own solutions, gain confidence and make changes in your life.
You can contact me by phone, text or email to arrange an appointment.
Phone +44 07527317505
Email: jpendercounselling@gmail.com
Website: jpendercounselling.com
Most people at some time in their lives experience difficulties and feel they are going through a rough patch. Sometimes it is hard to speak to family and friends about these worries. It can be helpful at these times to speak to someone who will listen and accept us as we are. Counselling can help you express and explore your issue in a safe space. Making room for understanding and compassion.
I work online mainly but I can also provide walk and talk services in the Forres and Nairn area in the Scottish Highlands.
Practice description
The Person Centred Counselling Approach
There are many different approaches to counselling. The Person Centred Approach is based on a deep respect for the person and the belief that the relationship between the counsellor and the client is of primary importance. It is the client who knows their issue and has the capacity within the safety of a therapeutic environment to begin a healing process.
The essential qualities that create a safe, supportive and challenging therapeutic environment include:
- A deep acceptance of the person
- A desire to understand that person
- A commitment to being genuine in the relationship
These qualities, offered professionally and consistently, are the central and distinctive characteristics of the Person Centred Approach.
I will not tell you what to do, put you under pressure or judge you. I will walk along side you. You lead the way and if I think I can see something that you can't, I will express it but the power is always with you to choose what to do.
My first session
Your first appointment will take about 50 minutes and is a time of exploration in which we will get to know each other. You can speak about what you want to work with and it will give you the opportunity to see if you feel comfortable working with me.
What I can help with
Addictions, Anxiety, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Depression, Health related issues, Loss, Personal development, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Sex-related issues, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Person centred
Clients I work with
Adults, EAP
How I deliver therapy
Email therapy, Long term sessions, Online therapy, Outdoor therapy, Short term sessions, Telephone therapy, Text therapy
Languages spoken
English