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Harrogate Psychotherapy and Counselling:
In-person & online appointments available

Counselling for Midlife 

Are you fed up of feeling like this:

  • Frazzled and frayed around the edges with what midlife has thrown at you and wondering what the heck happened? 

  • Do you feel like you are just treading water or permanently pleasing others whilst struggling with feelings of low mood, sadness, grief & loss? 

  • Or is it that you’re feeling stuck with a sense of no purpose or direction in life or that your self confidence has upped and left? Has it left you with a sense of disconnection in your relationships and loneliness?

  • Stuck with feelings of regret & disappointment or perhaps anger about the past or with your current circumstances?

  • A feeling of anxiety about your future? 
     

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And want to feel more like this:

  • Happier, calmer, positive & optimistic about the future.

  • Less anxious & overwhelmed. Gain a sense of agency/control.

  • Improve relationships to feel closer & connected to others. Less lonely. 

  • Rediscovered your self-esteem and self-confidence.

  • Increased sense of joyfulness & fun.

Then I can help you to make positive lasting change. 

As a fellow midlifer I understand the challenges of midlife and if you're looking for help then you’re in the right place. I am not just a qualified counsellor based in Harrogate, but had a long career as an NHS nurse. I, like many midlifers, have been frantically spinning lots of plates hoping that I didn’t let them smash (they did!). If you want to know more about me then go to About Me page.

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I have helped many other midlifers who find themselves struggling after a divorce/separation, an empty-nest after children leaving home, bereavement, retirement or redundancy. Some are faced with being what are referred to as the sandwich generation with caring responsibilities for both their children and ageing parents. Click here to find out more about my counselling.

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If you feel ready or want to check out if I am the right person for you, then please get in touch using the form below.

Therapy Options Tailored to Your Needs

I provide three different therapy options:


Single Session Therapy (SST)
It is what is says on the tin - a single session but always with the proviso that there can be further sessions if needed. 

In SST you bring to the session a single issue that you want to focus on. It can be  an issue you want to explore, get clarity or aim for a solution. We will work together to find the outcome you want by the end of the session. 

This can be helpful if you need support quickly, don’t wish to commit to longer term therapy or just want to see what therapy feels like with no obligation to continue. Click here for further information.


Time Limited Therapy
Here we agree to work together for an agreed amount of time for example eight  to ten sessions. This gives you more time to explore a certain issue but can help keep the work quite focused. Click here for further information.


Ongoing Therapy
Here the sessions are ongoing until we find a point where the work is done. This will allow you the time and opportunity to explore multiple areas at depth. Click here for further information.

Take the first step

If you’re ready to start feeling happier, more balanced, and optimistic about the future, I invite you to reach out. Our time together can be the first step toward meaningful change in your life.

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