Kirsten Hobbs

I  offer face-to-face sessions , online and telephone sessions . 

Face-to-face sessions can be great for therapy, and lots of people prefer this way of working together. However, there may be times when you are unable to have face-to-face sessions and you prefer an online video call or a telephone call. Having online therapy and telephone therapy can be really beneficial if you live out of the catchment area and/ or travel is not an option or difficult. Providing you have a safe, confidential space to engage in the session online and via telephone  this remote way of working together can  have great therapeutic and practical benefits such as greater flexibility with session times and for those who prefer the comfort of their own space and environment.  

Availablity as follows-

Tuesday to Saturday 9 am - 6 pm

If you require a session later than 6:00 p.m. please let me know.

Any questions please do get in touch.

Couples therapy is charged at £ 80 for 1 hour session.

I offer 1-hour sessions as standard I also offer 90 minute sessions and 30 minute sessions upon request.

I am passionate about providing a safe , non judgemental, genuine space for people to come as they are. I believe that being able to express yourself fully is vital to therapeutic change. I will work with you at your pace. 

I provide a space for you to offload, express, explore  yourself. Therapy can help to unburden, better navigate life, untangle thoughts and begin to process the past or present. 

Are you considering therapy but are unsure where to start or how to begin explaining how you feel ? 

I provide a  therapeutic space in which we can work together at your pace. 

I am a qualified and registered integrative counsellor, this means I work with you as an individual from your view point. I tailor my approach to each individual which means I provide effective therapy for each person looking at their specific needs in a personal way by incorporating different approaches for each individual.

Therapy like life isn't linear and the  journey is unique to each individual. 

 I will Work alongside you.

 Counselling can help you gain insight, reframe areas of your life and offer a different perspective through exploration which helps improve self worth and self awareness and to  alleviate emotional pain and distress. 

Counselling / psychotherapy is a process by which  together we will work step by step through the issues and challenges which have brought you to seek therapy.

 This may include anxiety, depression worry, panic,sadness, adult or child trauma, coping strategies, OCD, loss and grief, self acceptance, relationship issues, relationship loss ( romantic or family relationships), workplace issues, low self confidence, emotional burnout, loss of direction or even general uneasy feelings.

 Counselling and psychotherapy have the potential to be the ultimate self care. 

If you have any questions about therapy please get in touch. 

I provide a safe , comfortable space where you can explore your feelings and talk about any issues or challenges you may be facing or want to look at.  I will actively and empathically listen to you , providing a confidential space for you to be heard and valued.  

Therapy can improve self awareness, self acceptance and overall wellbeing. As well as Feeling valued and being heard. 

The session time is your time .  I provide  a  private , welcoming environment. 

I offer therapy to adults over 18. I welcome any presenting/ ongoing issues. 

I have a particular experience working with complex post traumatic stress/ post traumatic stress, childhood and adult trauma, addiction & coping mechanisms. 

I also work with  couples who struggle with relating to one another & communication issues/ barriers. 

If you would like to explore creative therapy using items such as stones, art, sand, Visual imagery/cards, poetry , music , stories etc I am able to provide these materials. Sometimes This way of working can assist the therapeutic process when words are hard to find.

Once I receive your enquiry I will contact you to offer a free initial telephone contact which helps to answer any questions you may have about counselling. This is usually around 10-15 minutes. This can be done via email also. 

 Please feel free to ask as many questions as you need to,  this is to make sure your aware of the counselling process and we can explore and manage any expectations before the initial session. 

I will send you a client agreement for you to read through prior to our first meeting together.  This will provide information about the therapeutic relationship. It is important you read this. 

I will aim to answer any questions you have about starting therapy.

 The amount of sessions you have is down to you the individual. Some find short-term therapy perhaps six to eight sessions helpful while others seek more long term work. 

We can regularly check in during our work to make sure your getting the best from your sessions.