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Birds Willow is a mental health and wellbeing counselling service based in Great Torrington, North Devon, that is tailored to your individual needs. As human beings we are all different so why shouldn't our package of support be as unique as we are?

At Birds Willow we understand that what may work with others may not work for us. As an integrative therapeutic counsellor, I can ensure that the service provided for you, will be in your best interest and supportive in a way that allows you to manage your own journey at your own pace.

Taking the first step in seeking help is a massive achievement

I specialise in helping those who have suffered trauma, whichever form it may have taken. I work with people who suffer with PTSD, fatigue and compassion burnout.

As an integrative counsellor I offer a range of therapies, including Person Centred, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis and Existential. Using skills and techniques from a range of different platforms allows me to understand you better and support your individual needs.

This is extremely important as counselling is such a personal experience and can often bring up emotionally difficult thoughts and feelings.

I am a qualified , registered integrative therapeutic counsellor and have all the appropriate insurances to enable me to provide a professional service.

My fees are for an hour session and the amount of session you have is down to you, but we can discuss this during your free initial chat.

During this session you will have opportunity ask questions such as cost, availability and service provision. This is the chance for you to see if I am the right fit for you so feel free to ask away.

I work online and I have a comfortable safe space which allows me to work face to face should you wish and live local. I prefer evening and weekend work but we can find a time that is suitable to us both.

Single Session Therapy- Help at the point of need
Healing Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Addiction, the brain and recovery
Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship in General Adult Social Care
European Qualifications Framework Level 5
Level 4 integrative therapeutic counselling
Level 3 counselling studies
Level 2 Introduction to Counselling

Face to Face

Face to Face counselling is a popular option. Experience your session in a safe and private space located in Great Torrington, North Devon. Some people prefer the contact with their therapist and are more able to relax in a different environment specially formulated to assist the therapeutic process

Online

Another option is online counselling. This was made a recognised and fully endorsed source of counselling during the Covid Pandemic. Many people realised that the convenience and ease of receiving counselling in your own home or safe space was as beneficial as face to face. For those who have limited time or even just feel more safe in their chosen space, this may be the option for you.

Telephone

Telephone counselling offers that level of anonymity that some people need to be able to disclose to their counsellor. Whilst this is not a fit for everyone it can allow people to start to develop that trusting bond with their chosen counsellor and may eventually lead on to other forms. It can be a great gentle introduction to counselling. It may also be that you are time sensitive with a busy lifestyle or you do not have computer/car access to be able to engage in other forms of counselling.

Single Session Therapy

I wanted to introduce you to a service that I offer called Single Session Therapy. Not many people know about this type of therapy and assume that counselling involves many visits over weeks or months. In certain circumstances one session is all that is needed with no obligation to have any further. The intention is to ideally help you in literally one session. Having said this, there is opportunity to have more sessions if you feel you need them outside of this meeting. Who would this benefit? You may feel that you don’t ‘need’ counselling but something doesn’t feel right or it can be useful if you have an important decision to make, wanting to talk it through with someone impartial and non-judgemental. It can also be a gentle introduction to counselling if you are unsure or want to try. This brief session therapy works if you have an issue which could benefit focusing on a solution rather than the problem. It is a great tool to help those who suffer with anxiety, depression and could benefit from building on strengths rather than focusing on limitations.

Chenie Miller MNCPS

Psychotherapist

I am passionate about helping those who have suffered trauma and struggling with PTSD. Having volunteered with a front line service for a year and a half, I quickly realised that there is a shortage of resources for those who work in a role, where they see and deal with situations that leave a mark .

I have experience of helping others with a wide range of problems from stress, anxiety to self confidence. I am trained in person centred, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis and Existential Theories and work with all these.
Being an integrative counsellor means I can take parts of different theories and using techniques, work with you to explore ways to best support you on your journey

Great Torrington, Torrington, Devon, UK
Available on arrangement

+44-07467702605 - Birds Willow Counselling
Admin@birds-willowcounselling.co.uk
varied working hours and telephone response up to 5pm

If you are unable to get through on the telephone, please leave a voicemail message and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Alternatively, email me and I will respond as soon as possible.

I was recommended Birds Willow Counselling as I’ve been suffering from depression and anxiety. It took all my strength to walk into their office, but straight away I was made to feel comfortable and at ease. After six meetings, some good some difficult I feel that I have climbed a mountain I can now make a conversation with strangers without breaking into pools of sweat, my confidence has so improved. I really can’t recommend Chenie at bird’s Willow enough,
Mr R

Miller CL

Account number 59148179
Sort Code 60-02-03

Balance transfer before the session is required please. Receipt on request

How many sessions do I have?

This is entirely up to you and we can look at this in our free initial chat. This is not set in stone though, we can revisit this throughout and change the agreement at any time

How much is a one hour session?

A one hour session is £45.00. If at any point in that session you feel you want to stop, this is absolutely fine. We can do longer sessions with prior discussion and agreement.

Do I have to still pay if I miss a session?

If you are able to cancel with 24 hours notice then there is no charge. As time slots are limited anything less than 24 hours will still require the full agreed fee to be paid. This slot could be used by someone else who needs it.
In the event of an unavoidable emergency it is down to the discretion of Admin to decide if the fee is payable.

How do I get my counselling?

Birds Willow Counselling is an online, telephone or face to face service. Please contact me to discuss the right approach for you.

Do you have FREE resources?

Contact me for a free initial chat on whether counselling is for you. We can discuss your needs and even if seeing a counsellor is not the path you wish to go down, there are lots of free resources I can signpost you to.

Do you cover the whole of North Devon?

I am based in Great Torrington but see clients from all over North Devon covering Taddiport, Langtree, Shebbear, Stibb Cross, Merton, Meeth, Dolton, Beaford, High Bickington, Atherington, Umberleigh, St Giles, Huntshaw, Alverdiscott, Weare Giffard, Landcross, Bideford, Barnstaple, South Molton, Okehampton, Winkleigh, Abbotsham, Hartland , Holsworthy, Bradworthy, Hatherleigh, Chumleigh, Appledore, Instow, Westward Ho! and elsewhere.
If you are further afield, there is also the option of telephone or online work.

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