What is Counselling and Psychotherapy

Counselling…… is an active process that is designed to give you the time, space & encouragement to explore & understand the issues you bring. It is a means of getting professional help & support during times of disturbance and distress, helping you to think about your problems from a different perspective. The aim is that in time Counselling will increase your self awareness and the choices that are open to you, restoring your inner peace and equilibrium.

Psychotherapy….. Is an interpersonal relationship between therapist & client to aid you in, sensitive & deeply personal problems of life.
The aim is to increase the Clients individual sense of their own well-being.

Counselling & Psychotherapy…. are designed to improve the mental health of the Client.

How I Work

I believe that each individual is unique and has the ability to fulfil their own potential. As a Therapist my aim is to help my Client, regardless of creed, gender, nationality or sexual orientation, to find appropriate ways of meeting their own unique needs. I help my client in their right to make choices & take responsibility for their decisions & actions on their journey for change & fulfilment.

I offer a safe, supportive, confidential environment in which enables my client and I to build a safe & secure relationship, essential for our working alliance.



I have an empathic, sensitive, non-judgmental, professional approach. Working with many issues including: health, anxiety, depression, relationships, stress, bereavement & loss, life changes, assertiveness, abuse, disability, self esteem & confidence, phobias, obsessive compulsive behaviour, unresolved issue's, sex & sexual identity, disability & work, child & family related issues.

The Cost to you

I offer long & short term, face to face 1hr appointments usually weekly, for individuals, couples, elderly, young people and family.
Day time - early evening – Saturday

Affordable prices for all, as I feel it is important to offer help to those on lower incomes and to help Doctors with people on long NHS waiting lists
to be able to offer the choice of Private Counselling.

I offer an initial 30 minute assessment meeting for £10. This introductory session gives the client chance to see if I am the right person for you to work with and for me
to see if I can offer appropriate support.

Full price per session before concessions is £35

Young People

I also specialise in working with young people helping with emotional & psychological problems they encounter, including: anxieties relating to exams & study, general stress & anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, eating problems, self confidence & low self esteem, managing transitions & difficult decisions, difficulties with alcohol or drugs,
issues with sex & sexuality, self harm, anger management.

Confidentiality

Counselling and Psychotherapy are confidential, no information is passed to anyone without your permission. The only exceptions to this are:

If there is a clear risk of you or someone else being at risk of serious harm.

If a breach of confidentiality were required by a court of law.

If I became aware that my client had committed a serious crime against a child or other vulnerable person.

If an act of terrorism had been committed, it would be my legal obligation to pass that information on to the appropriate authorities.

This is in accordance with the BACP code of Ethics & Practice

Who am I

I am a Professional Practitioner in Counselling and Psychotherapy, I have obtained an Advanced Certificate in Counselling and an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy. This includes training in my own orientation of a Person Centred approach, Transactional Analysis & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

I have and do continue to gain professional development by obtaining experience & qualifications in many relevant areas for my work.

I am a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and I practice within their Ethical Framework for good practice.

It is also important & a requirement of the BACP that I consult and discuss my work with a professionally trained Supervisor. This is confidential & no identifying details of my Clients are given. It is purely to ensure that my own work and practice are safe & not contaminated by my own issues.

In order to maintain my own psychological health & emotional well-being, I undertake personal Counselling from time to time.

Contact Details

Telephone: 01278 784823
Mobile : 078 249 73457

Email: info@vanessagoodalecounselling.co.uk



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