Ann-Marie Chinnery

I work as an integrative counsellor, which means that I offer different types of therapy to suit your needs. Whether you're seeking counselling because you have suffered abuse (sexual/ physical), experiencing depression/ anxiety, have lost a loved one, or you just don't feel yourself at the moment, I have a number of tools available to help us work through whatever is going on for you.

I have a warm, compassionate and understanding nature, recognising that everyone is unique. I will tailor our therapy sessions to accommodate your needs.

I am particularly passionate about supporting people who have suffered from trauma. Each person reacts differently to traumatic situations due to our individual nature, and the types of trauma can range from being the victim of a crime, the tragic loss of a loved one/ child, to PTSD and sexual/ physical abuse to name just a few. I have done a lot of research into the effects trauma has on the mind and body, and how it affects our ability to function day to day. Very often trauma can become trapped in the body without us even realising it. We may wonder why we react in a certain way, become angry/ irritable for no apparent reason or struggle to deal with various situations. Through our work together we can safely unpack this together.

While talking therapy can help; for those who have been impacted by trauma, talking does not always get to the root of the issue. I therefore offer a practical problem focused approach through the use of Emotion Freedom Techniques (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Rewind therapy.

I work in both private practice and for a registered charity which supports people who are feeling low, whether it be from life events or due to mood disorders.

When we experience difficult life events, such as grieving the loss of a loved one, losing a job, losing our health, feeling trapped in an abusive relationship, this can affect our ability to sleep and function in the way we need to. I offer clients the opportunity to really feel heard. So often we can feel forgotten and ignored, and rather than speaking out, we try and please others by agreeing with them and not saying how we really feel. Through my work as a therapist, I help clients to find freedom from anxiety and depression and to feel more empowered in their relationships with others.

I have also worked with young people who have difficult home lives which can affect other areas of their life. Trying to navigate through the difficulties that young people face can be difficult, however I can offer a practical and problem-focused approach to help you through whatever Is dragging you down.

Qualifications

Rewind therapy

Emotion Freedom Techniques

Postgraduate diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy

Continuing professional education:

The effects of trauma

The impact on parents of losing a child

Anxiety and depression

CBT for insomnia

Health anxiety

It takes courage to reach out for help. I offer a free, no obligation, consultation to help you decide whether you would like to work with me as your counsellor. If you are ready to embark on a journey to find the real you, then please send me a message or give me a call.