Kirsten Hobbs

I currently have availability. I can also offer telephone or email appointments.

 I can offer Saturdays with prior agreement and notice for short term sessions. 

I deliver therapy via face to face sessions, Telephone, email and walk and talk ( outside) therapy. These are One to one session's. I also offer couple's therapy. Please contact me regarding the fee for this service. 

I am passionate about helping people. I offer a safe space in which we can work together to reach your desired outcome and goals. Working with you on your journey and creating a safe, non judgemental space for you to engage positively in therapy. Therapy can enable and create positive self worth and confidence , as well as helping you  gain clarity, acceptance and understanding of your emotions, your life, your past and the world around you. Counselling is a process by which  together we will work step by step through the issues and challenges which have brought you to seek therapy. I have worked with People who have brought many different issues into the counselling room, including anxiety, worry, panic ,sadness, adult trauma, loss and grief, self acceptance, relationship issues, childhood trauma. Counselling is the ultimate self care. Participation in therapy can help alleviate emotional pain and distress and bring hope and perspective.

I will walk Along side you the individual , providing a safe space where you can explore your feelings and any issues or challenges you may be facing or want to look at.  I will actively and empathically listen to you , allowing you to be heard, promoting self reflection and enabling you to become more comfortable with engaging in the counselling process which in time may include elements of deep exploration with your permission. The session is your safe space.  I aim to create a safe, warm , welcoming environment. I can also use elements of creative therapy, such as stones, art, sand, Visual cards, poetry , music etc. This can assist the therapeutic process when words are hard to find. 

A initial telephone contact can help to answer any questions you may have about counselling. This is usually around 10-15 minutes. This is of no charge. Also I respond to email questions to make sure your aware of the counselling process and explore and manage any expectations before the initial session. I will send you a client agreement to read through also prior to our first meeting.