Welcome to Counselling Therapists
My name is Helena Woodgate and I am a skilled therapist, working with clients who experiences a variety of mental health issues. I offer sessions face-to-face, online or home visits.
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https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/helena-woodgate: The Human Condition by Hannah Arendt
Therapy and Counselling
People seek psychotherapy for a variety of reasons and I will work with you to explore whatever you bring to our sessions. You may be seeking therapy in response to a challenging situation or looking for some time and space for deeper reflection. Maybe you are experiencing distress or unhappiness, or do you want to explore your past, your life at present or your future. Whatever it is that troubles you, together we will explore the possible sources of this unease, how this is affecting you and whether you might choose to make changes to your life.
I provide a safe and supportive space, where you will to be able to explore your thoughts, feelings and express your fears or hidden desires without feeling judged or criticised. In our sessions you can bring your worries and/or concerns; no issues are too big or small and together we can open up your understanding of how these issues effect your life and how you might change the way you think about them; how you can live with them but not be affected by them.
Therapy can improve and increase your self-awareness, your autonomy as well as help you to live a more fulfilling, authentic and meaningful life. I believe that the key to good and productive therapy is in the relationship between client and the therapist. Our work is confidential and can be agreed short-term or open ended.
What you might want to know
It is important to have regular sessions once the therapeutic work has started but it does not have to be at the same time and day every week so if you are working shifts or have other commitment, call me and we can discuss how we could fit therapy around your life.
Taking that first step
Starting therapy can feel a big step and finding the right therapist for you is always important. I offer an initial session, or more, so we can talk about your difficulties and start to get to know each other. We can then decide how we want to move forward, whether over a short-term period or with an open-ended time frame. Some of my clients work with me for several years, some for a few months or weeks, and occasionally some people come for a single session in order to clarify a specific issue in their life.
The process of therapy is conversational and experimental.
Aim and Approach
Our sessions together are an opportunity, through exploration, to try and understand why you might be feeling the way you do. Through discussion, normalisation and reflection you can increase your self-understanding, to feel clearer, more confident and able to discover a new way of being that feels right to you.
By having open and frank conversations, we can begin to understand how you view yourself and others in the world and why you think and experience things the way you do. It is not for me to tell you what you should think but rather, explore and understand with you, why you think and experience the way you do. I offer you a unique environment where you can freely explore your thoughts and feelings, desires and dislikes.
Fee
2 hour free initial consultation session
£55-£85
Face-to-Face, Online, Phone and Home Visits
About Me
About Me
My training is in Existential-Analytic psychotherapy and I am working towards UKCP accreditation at the Southern Association for Psychotherapy and Counselling. I combined working in my private practice with a charity counselling organisation.
I have many years’ experiences of working with women who suffer with problems such as anxiety, depression, personality disorders, relationship and sexuality issues. I have a good understanding for different religion and cultures and how these can influence a person’s worldview. I create a warm and welcoming space without gimmicks or pretenses.
Qualification and Membership
L6 Diploma in Psychotherapy and Phenomenology
Master of Art (MA) in Bioethics and Medical Law
Bachelor of Art (BA) in Theology and Religious Studies.
The Southern Association for Psychotherapy and Counselling (SAFPAC)
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy BACP
UK Council for Psychotherapy UKCP (Trainee)
Howden Insurance Brokers Limited for Professional Liability Insurance
Contact me
I work face-to-face in Walton-on-Thames, Hersham and Addlestone. Call or email me to arrange a FREE 2 hours initial consultation session where we can get to know each other and you can ask any questions you might have regarding therapy, fees and appointments.
I offer 50min therapy sessions face-to-face, online, by telephone and home visits from 5am – 9pm Monday-Friday.
Call or Email Me
07711741989
ahe.woodgate@hotmail.com
or contact
addlestonetherapy.co.uk
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