Ceri Schofield

I am currently accepting new clients. You are welcome to contact me for up-to-date availability.

I’m Ceri, an experienced psychodynamic counsellor working from my practice in the centre of Cheltenham and online.

You may be considering counselling for many different reasons. Perhaps you are going through, or have been through, a difficult time and want support in understanding what is happening and how it is affecting your life. You may also feel curious about yourself, your relationships, and the ways you respond to different situations, with a desire to develop greater self-awareness. Whatever brings you to counselling, all parts of your experience are welcome.

I understand that choosing a counsellor and reaching out for support can feel daunting, especially when other aspects of life may feel uncertain or overwhelming. At the heart of my practice is creating a safe, supportive, and confidential space where you are invited to speak freely, without judgement or expectation.

As our conversations develop, we may begin to explore patterns in how you relate to yourself and to others, alongside the experiences that have shaped you over time. Together, we can reflect on what feels difficult in the present and consider what may need to change moving forward.

Through this process, new perspectives can emerge. Feelings, beliefs, or ways of coping that once felt fixed may begin to loosen, creating the possibility for greater understanding, choice, and emotional freedom.

If what you have read feels meaningful to you, I encourage you to make contact. You do not need to have everything worked out to begin.

My Qualifications and Professional Memberships

• Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling (BPC accredited) – Gloucestershire Counselling Service
• Time-Limited Training in a Psychodynamic Approach – Gloucestershire Counselling Service
• Certificate in Counselling Skills
• Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)
• Ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Enhanced DBS

I offer both open-ended and time-limited counselling, tailored to your needs. 

Sessions last 50 minutes and take place at the same time each week, either in my practice rooms in Cheltenham or online, providing a consistent, reflective space where you can explore and process your emotions at your own pace.

If you’d like to get in touch, we can arrange an initial session at a time that works for both of us. This first session is an opportunity to discuss what brings you to counselling and what you hope to gain from it. It also gives you a chance to get a feel for how I work and decide whether this feels like the right fit for you - the choice to continue is entirely yours.

The fee for the initial consultation is £55.