Evolve Well Counselling
Windsor - Farnham Common - Online
A safe space for you to explore whatever may be troubling you, or holding you back.
Welcome, my name is Emma. I'm an experienced counsellor working with adults, children & teenagers face to face in the Buckinghamshire / Berkshire area (incl. Windsor, Eton, Maidenhead, Cookham, Burnham, Farnham Common, Beaconsfield etc).
I also provide counselling online or by telephone across the UK.
Welcome
When you are going through difficult times in life, it can feel lonely, isolating and confusing.
My approach to counselling is to provide an environment that is both safe and nurturing, a space where you can explore your emotions, thoughts, beliefs and experiences without fear of judgement. I will sit beside you in your challenging feelings, work with you to make sense of what is going on for you and support you to find your own way forward. We will work at your own pace, building trust and understanding, and enabling you to express yourself freely.
My belief is that connection and healthy relationships are fundamental to our wellbeing. The patterns for how we relate to others and behave in relationships are formed during the first few years of our lives. The interactions and connections we have with our primary caregivers’ (birth parents / adopted parents / guardians / carers) shape these patterns. When those first relationships have been challenging or not fulfilling (for any number of reasons), it can negatively impact our own sense of identity, confidence and self esteem, and impact how we connect with others.
Complex and challenging feelings can arise from unresolved issues in those early years. This can lead to challenges in many areas of our lives, complicating how we behave and respond to those around us. These factors can also determine how resilient we are and how we manage the ups and downs that life throws at us, including day to day stresses, the end of relationships, loss, death and other changes and challenges.
About Me
I spent my early career working in the corporate sector in sales and events. After a significant life event, I decided I needed a change of direction and went to work for an international development charity. I personally have sought out various types of therapy and counselling throughout my life, including when working through my own adoption. My own positive experiences of therapy led me to want to support people in the same way I have been supported.
I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their ethical framework for counselling professionals (See www.bacp.co.uk)
Training & qualifications
Adoption Counselling Certificate - (Albany Centre/Barnardo's)
Working with Primary School Children (Number22)
Working with Children and Young People (Number22)
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB)
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CPCAB)
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CPCAB)
Online and Telephone Counselling Training Cert (CT)
Cruse Bereavement Support Cert (ABC)
Certificate of proficiency COP (BACP)
How I Work
There are many different types of counselling therapy available and it’s not a one size fits all approach. Even when people want to address similar issues or have experienced similar challenges, what will work for one person won’t necessarily work for another. The most important thing is finding a counselling therapist you feel safe and comfortable with. As a qualified Integrative Counsellor, I can work with a blend of different approaches and techniques, to meet your individual needs. We'll regularly review our work together to ensure you feel comfortable with how we are working together and you are getting what you need.
My Approach
I work with people bringing a wide variety of challenges. Every person’s goals and motivations for coming to counselling will be different and how we work together will be unique to you. However, the one thing I work to support all my clients with is creating a safe and secure human connection in the counselling room. We go at a pace set by you, building a solid foundation of trust from which you can feel safe to start exploring difficult feelings and any challenges that may be holding you back in life. I see counselling as a collaborative process, it's not something that is ‘done to you’, rather a nurturing environment where I can support you with whatever you choose to bring in to your counselling sessions.
Who I Work With
I work with both adults, children and teenagers aged 11+ and can offer anything from just a few sessions once a week to open-ended support, working together as along as needed. We’ll work together to decide what will be best suited for you and your circumstances.
I’m able to offer adult counselling face to face, online or over the telephone. For children and teenagers I offer counselling sessions face to face. Face to face sessions are at offices in Farnham Common currently, which are easily accessible from Windsor, Eton, Slough, Maidenhead, Wooburn Green, Cookham, Burnham and Beaconsfield,
What issues can I support you with?
Adults, children and teenagers come to counselling for support on a wide range of challenges. Some of the issues I have experience working with are listed here. Alongside these, I have a special interest supporting adult adoptees.
- Abuse
- Adoption (adult adoptees only)
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Autism / Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- ADHD
- Bereavement
- Bullying
- Childhood abuse
- Childhood trauma / challenges
- Complex Grief
- Cultural issues
- Domestic abuse
- Depression
- Emotional distress
- Identity issues
- Grief
- Health issues / illness
- Loneliness
- Loss
- Menopause / Perimenopause
- Mental abuse
- Neurodiversity
- Physical abuse
- Relationship issues - parents / family / partner / friendships
- Self esteem
- Self harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexuality / Sexual identity
- Social anxiety
- Stress
- Trauma
My location
I provide counselling support for adults, children and teens from across Berkshire and Buckinghamshire including Windsor, Eton, Maidenhead, Farnham Royal, Farnham Common, Burnham, Cookham, Wooburn, Beaconsfield, Stoke Poges, Chalfont, Slough and surrounding areas.
I also offer online and/or telephone counselling for adults throughout the UK.
I currently have availability by appointment only at my counselling room in Farnham Common, which is wheel chair accessible. Pay and display parking is available next door.
Fees & availability
I believe our ability to connect will be key to our work together. So the first step is for us to have an initial, free 15-minute phone call or online meeting, to help us decide if I am the right counsellor to support you. Please contact me to get an initial phone call booked in at a time that works for you.
Email: emma@evolve-well.co.uk
Phone: 07979 103672
When we feel comfortable to move forward together, we can arrange a time and day for our first 50 min counselling session. I currently have availability for evening and weekend appointments. My fees are £70 per session
Useful Resources
This is a selection of organisations and websites that can provide information on a variety of different issues affecting adults, children and teens.
Abuse:
The DASH Charity – Support for people experiencing Domestic Abuse in Windsor, Eton, Maidenhead, Burnham, Beaconsfield, Farnham Common, Slough and surrounding areas (East Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire)
Mankind Initiative – Supporting male survivors of domestic abuse
Refuge - Providing support and services to women and children survivors of domestic abuse and gender-based violence including safe houses across the UK
Adoption:
How to be Adopted – Support for adult adoptees run by adopted people. Adoptee community with face-to-face and virtual meet-ups and retreats. How to be Adopted offers adoptees connection and sharing with one another, improving wellbeing and am sense of belonging.
The Dunbar Project – UK adoption organisation made by adopted people. Helping adult adoptees heal through their trauma to evolve into the best versions of themselves. Providing various training, workshops, support groups, coaching, and events.
Bereavement:
At a Loss - Practical and wellbeing support for those who have been bereaved
Child Bereavement UK - Help and support for children, teenagers, parents and families experiencing a grieving child or the death of a child.
CRUSE Bereavement Support – Support for anyone experiencing any kind of bereavement
Children and young people:
Young Minds – Information and advice for young people and their parents on mental health issues.
Mind – Information and support for children and young people’s mental health and those supporting them
LGBTQIA+:
Galop – Support for LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence, such as domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, and more.
Gendered Intelligence - supporting trans people
www.genderedintelligence.co.uk/services
AKT - supporting homeless LGBTQIA+ people
MindOut - Mental health charity supporting members of the LGBTQIA+ community
Menopause:
Menopause Support - Library of free resources for those who are peri/menopausal and those supporting them.
The Menopause Charity – Support for coping with menopause symptoms
Mental health:
Mind – Information and support for young people and adults living with or affected by mental health challenges.
Neurodiversity:
ADHD UK - Advise and support for children or adults living with ADHD
Autism Berkshire - Support for children, adults and families of those living with autism and/or ADHD in Berkshire including Windsor, Maidenhead, Slough
www.www.autismberkshire.org.uk
National Autistic Society – Help, advice, services and support, branches and for autistic people and their families.
Get in touch
Please get in contact to arrange a free initial 15 min chat to see if we feel we could work well together. I can answer any questions you may have and we can discuss next steps.
Email: emma@evolve-well.co.uk
Phone: 07979 103672
Or by filling out this contact form.
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