Annette Paget

I have some availability for new clients Monday to Wednesday afternoons and evenings.

Hello and welcome. 

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, loss, relationship or work issues, helping them to gain perspective and become empowered to make changes. I am an experienced counsellor and change manager.

In my sessions you can expect to be listened to actively and respectfully; to have understanding and support; and to work jointly to deepen your understanding of yourself, your issues and options. I believe that the ability to connect with and support a client is really important and I think that everyone has the capacity and desire for personal growth and change, given the right conditions.

Alongside studying psychology and training as a therapist, I have enjoyed a career in project and change management in financial services. Through this, I developed the ability to quickly analyse situations, constantly help to solve problems, and support people to remain calm in stressful situations. I also have a strong track record in helping people develop career and life skills, using both mentoring and coaching techniques.

I offer face-to-face sessions in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire and also on-line via Teams or Zoom.

Some examples of what I do include:

• Support people through suffering and loss to manage their grieving and start to build independence

• Help those who are anxious about managing day-to-day situations to develop coping strategies, recognising and using their underlying strengths and resilience

• Work with people struggling with relationship issues to understand and move on from unhealthy repetitive patterns of interactions.

• Support clients who fear criticism and rejection to build self-esteem and for those reliant on approval from others to trust their own judgement

• Help people shift from isolation and withdrawal to a life that encompasses interaction and relationships

Areas of particular interest include loss, bereavement, and how we change and develop across the lifespan with the associated challenges/opportunities presented at different stages in our life.

If you would like to explore how I can help then please get in touch either via email annette.paget@btinternet.com or by phone 0044787 6215523. We can then schedule a short telephone call to say hello and discuss why you are seeking therapy at this time.

If we are both happy to proceed, then our first session is designed for us to get to know each other better, understand what you wish to achieve and agree how we will work together to help you make the desired progress.