Counselling, Psychotherapy & Supervision in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

Choosing a therapist can be a daunting task, especially during times of crisis and distress; you are most likely to seek help when-

You feel a lack of ease with tension or anxiety

You have work stress or have lost work

You have had a bereavement

You have a feeling of depression, bleakness or meaninglessness

Your relationships may be unsatisfying or falling apart

You are unable to make sense of events past or present

Your confidence is low, you feel unvalued or struggle to connect with others

You have an overwhelming decision to make

When a part of your world is amiss, support, some direction, reassurance and an understanding response is essential.

As an Integrative Psychotherapist, Francesca offers a comprehensive approach to psychotherapy which considers the many ways people grow, develop and function, during wellness and crisis. We are all unique in our approach to success, disappointment and life's challenges,and it is essential that this be understood for therapy to be successful.

Integrative Psychotherapy works with the whole person; thoughts, feelings, behaviour and body, in order to remove stuck points and resolve conflicts. These conflicts interfere with spontaneity, flexibility, problem solving, relationships with others and being at ease in oneself.

An integrated approach offers insight and relief and the opportunity to live openly, honestly and happily.

Francesca is a full time qualified BACP Senior Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist and has worked in mental health for the past 18 years and as a clinical supervisor for 11 years. She brings a diverse experience and sincere commitment to meeting clients needs at emotional depth.
From a consultation room in Hebden Bridge, West Yorks.,near Halifax, she provides a safe, confidential space within which issues that may be complex and confusing can be explored. Within a supportive therapeutic relationship it becomes possible to make sense of either recent or past experience.

Working with both individuals and small groups on an open-ended basis or for an agreed time period, Francesca provides a structure within which problems can be made sense of and then work with you towards an agreed aim. This may often include making a change which might be something specific such as reducing anxiety or more broadly something like an increase in self esteem or solving relationship problems.

How therapy works:

Francesca works in an integrative way, which means using approaches drawn from humanistic and psychodynamic theory. This works towards bringing together different parts of the personality that might feel separate or stuck often creating problems such as depression or anxiety. Thoughts may be conflicting and feelings may be confused or hard to reach. Through exploration a feeling of wholeness and oneness within the self is developed which frequently brings a new sense of confidence. Integrative approach use the therapeutic relationship as a dynamic force which becomes a here and now source of understanding as to how conflicts and insecurities might connect with past and present relationships or significant experiences.

Difficulties that respond well to counselling

The NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence) have guidelines recommending counselling for a range of difficulties. I have worked since 1991 in private practise; doctors surgeries;inpatient mental health care settings, as well voluntary organisations offering an evidence based counselling and psychotherapy approach:

Stress

Relationships

Anxiety and panic attacks

Bereavement or other losses

Mental health problems/diagnoses

Personality disorder/bi polar disorder

Redundancy or work stress

Depression

Addiction

eating disorders

childhood trauma,

sexual abuse

Cost a session lasts one hour and costs £45 - £55
I sometimes have space for concessions where there is difficulty.
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