Counselling, EMDR, CBT and clinical supervision in Porthleven, Helston, CORNWALL

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Counselling, EMDR, CBT and clinical supervision for individuals in a safe setting in Helston, Cornwall

Welcome, and thank you for visiting.

My name is Lee and I'm a Trauma Informed BACP Accredited counsellor and EMDR Therapist who is passionate about people's mental health and empowering people to live happier and more fulfilling lives.

I know how difficult life can be when living in the darkness of depression, anxiety, relationship struggles or personal difficulties and it can seem difficult to to imagine a brighter future. I am here to tell you that by talking through your difficulties and engaging in therapy you can move forward from the darkness into a happier more fulfilling future.

My approach

As a therapist I am calm, kind and compassionate, providing a confidential space free from judgment where you can explore what has been happening in your life. I use a mixture of counselling and CBT to help you overcome difficulties including depression, anxiety, social phobia and other issues. I also help you to set and move towards goals you may have.

As a result of engaging in Therapy with me many of my clients report achieving goals they didn't think possible, engaging in new healthy relationships, becoming more resilient and engaging in healthier coping strategies when life's challenges come along.

Supervision

Supervision is increasingly recognised as an essential component for developing and restoring practitioners, improving client outcomes, and ensuring safety within practice (Exeter University, 2023).

Supervision is key in supporting our clients to get the best outcomes for them and supporting ourselves as practitioners. I am passionate about quality, effective supervision and base my practice on the seven eyed model of supervision. Supervision should be Normative, Formative and Restorative and I want to make sure that as practitioners you are looking after yourselves as well as your clients.

I’m a Trauma Informed Accredited BACP counsellor, have a post graduate certificate in CBT and have completed a Certificate in Clinical Supervision. As a supervisor I am calm, kind, supportive and encouraging, helping to raise your awareness as a practitioner, develop your confidence and skill set. I can work with person centred counsellors, low intensity CBT practitioners and trainee counsellors.

For trainees I offer a reduced rate, please contact me for details.

EMDR

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an evidence based therapy that helps you process and recover from past experiences that are affecting your mental health and wellbeing.

EMDR was developed – and is best known – as a therapy for treating trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It’s recognised by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a treatment for PTSD.


But it can be used to help with a range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, addictions, behavioural difficulties, relationship issues and more serious mental illnesses such as psychosis and personality disorders.


EMDR works through activating traumatic memories, emotions and beliefs then applying bi-lateral stimulation in the form of eye movements, sound or vibration. Clients are asked to just notice whatever comes up for them and feedback to the therapist. Many clients report their distress decreases significantly as a result of engaging in EMDR. (BACP)


For more information please visit https://emdrassociation.org.uk/

Speak in Confidence

Counselling takes place in a safe space, where you can meet with someone who will listen with sensitivity and empathy - and without judgement. In the therapy space thoughts and feelings can be expressed freely and in confidence.

A problem shared...

Trouble with a relationship; anxiety or panic attacks; mood swings or depression - many people face difficulties in their everyday lives that can be hard to get on top of. Counselling gives us a set of tools we can use to help gain a better understanding of what’s causing these problems - and how you can move towards managing or resolving them.

Make better, healthier new choices

Working together I can help you gain greater insight into the difficulties you are facing, help you understand why you act or react to them the way you do, and see how you can start to make better, heathier choices moving forward.

"The counselling sessions with Lee have absolutely changed my life and I could write an endless list of the differences in my mental well being and how well I’m able to now cope with anxiety in day to day life. I really appreciated Lee's time and patience throughout our sessions when I would waffle on and change topic about a thousand times, he really understood everything I discussed with him and helped to guide me on a much needed path forward."

"Lee is a real hero! He helped me when I was at my worst and lowest point in my life, I couldn't see light at the end of the tunnel. After a few sessions with Lee and his calm approach as well as his very relaxing freedom of just being able to talk about things, he helped me to understand why I feel how I do and how to handle things like anxiety and low moods/depression. Lee has single handedly given me the tools to get to the best point in my life and I genuinely couldn't have done it without him! I'm doing really well now and I am very happy!! I would highly recommend him to anyone that needs help as he is such a great and kind person and really knows his stuff!"

"Supervision with Lee has been brilliant! I automatically felt at ease with him. Lee was engaged from the outset and brings much knowledge and passion through. I've had some not so great supervision historically, so i was cautious when choosing someone new. I am glad to say i have had a really pleasant experience with Lee. Discussing the clients through has been tremendously helpful. It's been good to have additional insight and added professional experience brought into the work. I have thoroughly enjoyed the monthly meetings and conversations around how to develop my private practice and which additional training is worth doing. Thank you for the encouragement, time, teachings, and for you're kindness."

What issues can counselling help with?

People come to me for help a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through counselling:

Feelings of stress or anxiety

Panic attacks

Relationship problems

Grief, loss or bereavement

Problems with addiction

Trauma and post-traumatic stress

Abuse

Depression

Problems with confidence or self-esteem

Anger management

Issues relating to sexuality

Difficulties at work or in retirement

Problems with family or school life

Qualifications

One of the main bodies overseeing the accreditation and registration of counsellors in the United Kingdom is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor, which means I have met their criteria for qualified and experienced therapists and work in accordance with their ethical framework.

My location

I am based in Helston but have access to counselling rooms Falmouth, Penzance, Redruth, Camborne, Truro, Cornwall.

I also offer online sessions to people throughout the UK.

Fees

Each counselling session lasts 50 minutes and usually takes place weekly

  • Face to Face counselling in Cornwall £60
  • Walk and Talk counselling in Cornwall £60
  • Online counselling across the U.K £50
  • Supervision usually takes place monthly and lasts 1.5 hours
  • Face to Face supervision in Cornwall £60
  • Online supervision across the U.K £50
  • Face to face EMDR in Cornwall £60
  • Online EMDR across the U.K £50

Get in touch

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.


You can also call me on 07979 151031 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.

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