Janelle Fairweather

Availability:  Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays. 

I am taking on new clients for both face to face and online counselling. 

Starting therapy can often feel like a big step and rather daunting at times. There may be various reasons why you are currently considering counselling. You may be experiencing symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. Counselling is a safe confidential space where you can explore these emotions and experiences. Counselling provides us with the opportunity to grow in self-awareness. I believe with this newfound awareness we are given the opportunity to change – with new ways of thinking and feeling we can respond to life's challenges differently.

As a relational and integrative counsellor, I believe that the relationship between you and I will be unique and an important part of the therapeutic process. Together we will work to build a safe place and a trusting relationship to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I seek to help individuals move into a space of wholeness whereby they can start to enjoy life again. I hope to create a space where you can find your voice and grow in confidence.

I have a wealth of experience working with adults who have experienced trauma specifically childhood sexual abuse and challenges around family, identity, self-esteem, boundaries, culture and faith.

I draw upon a range of approaches such as Person-Centred, Psychodynamic and Gestalt theories. In its simplest form, I will encourage you to lead the exploration of your feelings, beliefs, behaviours, and worldview in order to become more self-aware. From time to time, I challenge and highlight internal conflicts that you may be having. I will provide a safe and non-judgmental environment whereby  empathy and honesty acts as the foundation of the therapeutic relationship we build together. As an integrative counsellor, I believe that our past can impact our present and therefore we may spend some time exploring this together. I may on the occasion offer observations and tools for you to consider. 

I offer weekly, 50 minute sessions online and face to face. 

• Free 15 minute initial conversation
• First session will involve a consultation where I will ask you questions about your background, family dynamics, what brought you to counselling and goals for therapy.
• Sessions cost £70 per 50 minutes