Counselling | Mental Illness

What to expect when reaching out for Counselling with Kirsteen

Counselling online is a convenient and effective way to support any struggles you are experiencing in your own private space. This also works for telephone counselling if it is suitable. If local to St Helens Merseyside, face to face in-person sessions are available.

We learn about your unique mental health struggles and understand how your mental illness can be improved for a better quality of life

Once you make contact we can book in for a free 20 minute consultation to see if I am the right choice for you, after this we can arrange our first session

I work to suit you, so weekly, fortnightly, monthly or as and when sessions are all possible

Once agreed you will receive confirmation of our session with a link for meeting online or details of our location for face to face, along with this will be our working agreement which covers what to expect plus payment and cancellation policy

We will spend 50 - 60 minutes together during our sessions and book in each time for the next one. If working online please choose a place that is private where you can relax in a quiet space

Counselling Rates

Online & Telephone £35 Per Hour

Face to Face Counselling £45 Per Hour

Concession rates are available to students, trainees, pensioners and those in receipt of benefits with limited availability so please just ask

What to Expect

Online Counselling

Video call sessions via 'what's app' can be a great option, if you have a laptop, tablet or mobile phone and privacy. Staying in the comfort of your own home saves the anxiety of ‘other people’ and saves travelling time. However, if being at home is not the best option for you, leaving the house with your phone and some headphones to attend the video call in a safe place or on the move can also work.

Private Room

Traditional one to one, face to face counselling in a private room. The ideal setting in a private and counselling environment that fulfills confidentiality in a relaxed atmosphere.

Phone Call

Maximum accessibility for those who need it. Potentially less effective due to the lack of visual and physical cues, but still a viable option in combination with face-to-face and video call as a means of maintaining consistency

Step One

Our first session is an opportunity to get to know each other. I will ease you in with a reassuring welcome and some simple questions that will allow you to start telling your story in a safe place.

Step Two

If we are right for each other, we will start to form a therapeutic relationship. This connection is based on trust, respect and openness which will greatly enhance the possibility of a positive result.

Step Three

Deeper discovery. Together we challenge the thoughts and beliefs that are holding you back. We unravel and unpick how you view yourself and your beliefs that perhaps you thought were set in stone.

Step Four

Success will show up as a new freed, enlightened perspective of yourself, the world and those around you. A fresh possibility of restored hope and optimism for the future with knowledge and understanding

The Counselling Process

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