Bev Hartshorne Counselling and Psychotherapy

Therapist and Clinical Supervisor. Weekly or Fortnightly online sessions available to suit you. There is no fee for the first session so you can experience working online. Please email or telephone if you have any questions or to arrange an appointment. I would love to hear from you.

“I offer Counselling and Psychotherapy to individuals 18+ to help them recognise unhelpful thoughts and behaviours that negatively impact their life and the quality of their relationships”

Sometimes we feel afraid, overwhelmed, angry, stressed or isolated and unable to deal with what we are going through. Stress at work, arguments, loss of a loved one, family issues or a break up for example can lead to negative thoughts and bad habits

I support clients on a range of issues but not limited to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress and bereavement so they can re gain control and move forward. Clients I have worked with say they enjoyed the experience and have been able to find a better balance to life. If you want to gain insight to your thoughts and feelings, talk about your worries to lift a burden or find different ways of thinking then therapy may be for you.

Do any of the following sound familiar?

Are you are having trouble making decisions or feel like you have reached a crossroads? You may not feel like your old self. Perhaps you are feeling low or struggling to take care of yourself……Talking things through in therapy can help you take back control so that you can refocus and deal with your problems.

Sometimes we can find our-self worrying but unable to speak to someone about how bad we feel. We may go over the same things in our mind and dwell on something. Do you want to be able to switch off and stop overthinking? ……Therapy can help people find the cause of their worries and work through them to obtain peace of mind.

You may be struggling to cope and take care of yourself since the loss of a loved one…… Therapy can help support you through bereavement, make meaning of your loss and help you look towards the future.

Perhaps your emotions get the better of you. Do you struggle to control your anger? Are your moods affecting your life? Do you sometimes think you are difficult to live with? ……Understanding your anger and low mood can help you build better relationships.

Maybe you find it difficult to say “no” to the demands of others and try to please everyone. Do you struggle to find space for yourself? ……Therapy can give you the space to make your own decisions and trust your own judgement.

My Work

Background

Throughout my career I have worked with diverse groups of people in Retail Customer Care and Further Education. I moved on from my teaching role to work in the mental health sector.

Membership

As a registered member of BACP I work in accordance with BACP’s Ethical Framework.

I am registered with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) and authorised to hold relevant sensitive personal information under appropriately secure storage.

Clients I work with

Individual adults 18+ to provide counselling and psychotherapy I support clients on a range of issues but not limited to: anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and bereavement. I use my therapeutic knowledge and adapt this in a way to suit the person I am working with.

Clinical Supervision

Are you looking for a warm open relationship with your supervisor where you feel able to discuss any clinical concerns? an environment where your welfare and the welfare of your clients are given priority? In Supervision I create space for you to reflect on your work, recognise your capabilities, support your clients and grow as a practitioner. The focus of my practice is relational staying curious to where you are on your journey. I work in an integrative way to combine my knowledge of Person Centred and Transactional Analysis, creating a relaxed supervisory space.

If you are you looking for a trusting relationship with your supervisor then please email or contact me by telephone. I would love to hear from you.

Location

I am based in the UK providing online counselling/ psychotherapy and Supervision.

Fees

£45 per therapy session (concessions available)

I offer an initial 20 minute session with no fee to allow us to decide if we could work together.

Counsellors / Therapists please get in touch for Supervision fees and availability.

Training

Advanced Certificate in Clinical Supervision including online and telephone working. Transactional Analysis Diploma. Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling. Four years Advanced Training in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy.

Workshops and training include: Understanding Anxiety & Depression, Bereavement, Understanding Eating Disorders (Beat), Psychology of Weight Management, Safeguarding, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA),

Stress Anxiety and Worry Management, Transactional Analysis 101, BACP Certificate of Proficiency, Certificate in Online & Telephone Counselling.

About Me

I have worked as a volunteer for different charities in the mental health sector. I completed my placement at Tameside Oldham and Glossop Mind and this gave me the desire to continue working with clients in a therapeutic setting

I offer you the space to talk in a confidential relaxed atmosphere to help you make the changes you desire. The relationship is the centre of my work and I adapt my approach to suit the individual I am working with.

I have always been interested and wanted to learn more about the connection between our thoughts and feelings. After an initial Person Centred Counselling course I studied Transactional Analysis at South Manchester Centre for Psychotherapy, then volunteered at different mental health charities. The combination of my studies and working with clients to realise their strengths is something that still gives me great satisfaction.

I love the outdoors and have an interest in nutrition and the impact it has on our overall health. I have developed a passion for yoga and value body and mind exercise. I believe in the gut brain connection for better health and taking care of yourself through nutrition, gentle activity, getting out in nature, and connecting with others.