Christine Faulkner

Current Availability:

Mondays, Fridays Varying Hours Available Between 0930 - 1500. 

Saturday 930-1330.

Hello – my name is Christine-Áine, but everyone calls me Áine. I run a private counselling practice called Tarvin Therapy which is based near Chester, UK, however I am available to conduct online or telephone sessions throughout the UK and beyond. I am originally from the Republic of Ireland and moved to the Chester area in 2008. People describe me as a warm, kind, genuine, honest person with a good sense of humour and understanding. These characteristics are what I bring to every counselling session along with offering my clients a non-judgmental, welcoming, safe and relaxed space.

I work with Adults, Children and Young People (Aged 11-18) and can offer sessions face to face or online/telephone (or blended).

Training & Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children & Young People (11-18)

• BACP Approved Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

• Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies

• Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Studies

• NCFE Cache Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

• I am an Integrative Counsellor which means that I use my skills and knowledge in Psychodynamic Theory, Person Centred and CBT to tailor our sessions to your specific needs and goals. 
• I can help you to start understanding your patterns of behaviour, exploring thoughts or memories and support you in building practical tools and ideas that will help with day-to-day life.
• I am a firm believer in building trust between myself as the counsellor and you as my client. I personally know, that to share feelings you are unable to share elsewhere is a very difficult and frightening thought. That’s why it is of utmost importance to me that being in my presence is calming and reassuring for my clients as they embark on their journey to become the person they want to be, find healing and build self-awareness. 

• I offer a 15 - minute free telephone/video call to potential clients.  I can answer your questions, discuss your needs, expectations or concerns. 
• It also gives us both the opportunity to ensure that we are a good fit before beginning therapy together. Counselling is not about me giving you advice or telling you what to do, it’s about working together and building that trusting and respectful counselling relationship. 
• Once we agree to work together, I will ask you to fill out a short assessment form (which we can do together). 
• I will also discuss with you, our client agreement in our first full session, a copy of which will be provided to you.