Nell Harvey

I see clients online and in person on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays between the hours of 8am and 7pm.

I believe that counselling can be used as a form of 'emotional maintenance' as well as to help overcome some of life's bigger hurdles. Working closely with my clients I help them find their own unique path towards healing and self-discovery, resulting in improved self-awareness, expansion, and growth. Reoccurring life patterns, unwanted behaviours or worries, relationship difficulties, change and loss are all themes which are typically explored.

As an integrative counsellor I draw on a rich blend of humanistic theory (Person Centred, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis) and am therefore able to tailor my approach for each and every client.  I  help my clients get to know themselves better and to reconnect  by uncovering patterns and enabling them to make conscious choices. Even six sessions can go a long way when touching on a certain aspect of your life or in terms of gaining self-awareness.

My journey into counselling was driven by a mix of personality traits and deep-seated values alongside curiosity around human behaviour. I am passionate when it comes to seeing people overcome life's challenges and embrace their true selves. 

I offer a secure, impartial, professional and confidential working environment. Regular supervision ensures my work is ethical and safe. I am registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and hold a current DBS certificate. In addition to my private practice I also work for Cotswold Counselling, a registered charity offering counselling in the Cirencester area.

Typically clients ask for an initial short telephone call (15-20 minutes) arranged at a mutually convenient time so that they can find out a bit more about how I work and ask any questions. It is very important that my clients feel comfortable working with me and this call provides an opportunity to get a 'feel' for the sort of therapist I am. All personal information is held securely and confidentially. Payment is taken at the time of booking to secure the session slot and each session can be paid for separately or in blocks. A session lasts 50 minutes and regular weekly sessions are most beneficial. Parking is available. Clients are typically seen for at least six sessions to start and for as long as they feel that it is helpful thereafter. There is no charge for advance cancellation (48 hours). 

After running through how we will work together in more detail, our first session will be spent getting to know each other better and working out what you hope to achieve from counselling. You may not be sure at this stage and it is fine to use this time as a safe 'container' for exploration.  Together we will start to tailor a plan based on your needs and expectations. This is all done in a gentle conversational way and the 'plan' is flexible and can be revisited and tweaked at any stage.