Welcome to
Choices for You Counselling
"People only consider serious change when they feel accepted for exactly who they are."
Carl Rogers
Counselling and psychotherapy for individuals and couples in a safe, comfortable and private setting
Hello, my name is Carole and I am a Psychotherapist and Counsellor. I am an Accredited member of the BACP and work within their ethical guidelines. I am trained and qualified in several therapeutic approaches, these include, Person-Centred, CBT skills, and Motivational Interviewing.
I currently work with the Priory at their Wellbeing Centre in Southampton, I provide individual 1-1 therapy for people experiencing problems with addictions, (alcohol, drugs and gambling) and mental health - these are face to face sessions as well as on-line therapy. I also offer relationship counselling for couples. I offer a warm, caring safe environment to explore the issues you bring to the session. I have a private practice and currently I offer remote therapy by Zoom, Skype or Teams.
As an integrative therapist I offer a safe space for you to explore the issues you are struggling with in more depth, we can work together in the relationship to for you to work towards. I have over 10 years experience working with addictions, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, bereavement, and relationship issues. We all experience times of difficulty in our lives, when things feel overwhelming, and we feel stuck and unsure how to move forward with our life. Talking with a trained therapist can help make sense of those challenging times and offers a way through them. It helps us to become more self aware and to have the motivation to make progress in our lives.
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 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.
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:
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
Feelings of stress or anxiety
Panic attacks
Relationship problems
Grief, loss or bereavement
Problems with addiction
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Abuse
Fees & Sessions
Sessions usually last around 50 minutes, with a fee of £65/hour, the first session is an initial consultation/assessment, to explore your needs from the therapy. I offer an integrative approach which includes person-centred therapy and come CBT skills. If you have to cancel the session for any reason, I require more than 24 hours notice or there is a chance you would be charged for the session.
I see clients face-to-face in Southampton and New Forest and the surrounding areas as well as online.
Qualifications & Accreditations
BA(Hons) Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy (Middlesex University)
Certificate in gambling, alcohol and drug addiction
Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Southampton University)
Certificate in Counselling Skills Accreditation Body: British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) - Full Accreditation
Get in Touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how therapy works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling or psychotherapy, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
You can also call me on 07305 043589 if you would like to leave a message or speak to me first.