Counselling for You

Do you feel life is not going well? I’m Carla, a Qualified Professional Accredited Counsellor with a very straightforward view about my work – you need help, I have skills to help find a happier you. I work online and face-to-face.

‘I found my experience of counselling with Carla a gentle process with no feelings of pressure which is just what I needed. I could be ‘myself’. I would certainly return in the future if I needed help.’

Your immediate circle of family and friends can be amazing as support or maybe there is no one you feel you can tell … sometimes you need better help – a way to work through the challenges in your life with someone who has no pre-conceived ideas about you, I’m here – let’s see if I’m the right Counsellor for you.

If you would like to see me for counselling or book an informal 15-minute no-charge chat about starting counselling, please email, call or text me directly 07724 157617 this initial chat as well as any sessions are confidential – our conversations remain between us unless I assess you are at immediate risk of harm. I’m based in Shrewsbury, Telford and Worcester and see clients across the Midlands and throughout the UK.

Some areas where counselling may be helpful are low mood, anxiety, grief, relationship problems, living as a neurodivergent person, lack of confidence, going to university, ageing, menopause, andropause, children leaving home, coping with illness, living with a partner who is changing, affairs and betrayal, facing hard choices, divorce or separation, school problems, depression, anger and general feelings of being unable to cope with day-to-day demands.

I’m proud to help people of all ages achieve confidence and happiness through non-judgmental counselling. I work privately with clients nationwide, offering very easy access face-to-face, by Skype, Zoom or phone. First appointments usually available within a week – let’s talk. 

No homework, no pressure, I’m a non-biased champion by your side. We will take time to assess your needs during the first session, then you can decide if we are right for each other. There’s no expectation you will have ‘6 sessions’, some clients see me once, I have supported others for years. My offer is open-ended counselling with regular reviews – so you feel in control – start because you want to and end when you want to.

I am here for you and will not judge you or tell you what to do, it’s not about me being right – my aim is to help you to find your own solutions. I trained in Person Centred Therapeutic Counselling for adults and am also qualified to counsel children and young people age 14+. I am a Professional Accredited member of the The National Counselling Society NCS19-07936 – this means that I have had to gain and maintain a high standard of work; undertake regular professional development; have an enhanced DBS (previously Criminal Records Bureau) certificate, am insured with Holistic Insurance and have personal registration with the Information Commissioner’s Office (reg no ZA449254).

I have additional training in Rewind Trauma Therapy for PTSD, NLP, psychology, transactional analysis and have gained certificates in Counselling Skills, Mental Health Awareness, Suicide Prevention, Anxiety and Panic Management. I also work as an School Counsellor with students age 14+ and as an NHS Executive Coach, and Supervisor. I  have worked as an NHS Health Advisor and Certified Smoking Cessation practitioner.

‘It normally takes me a while to trust people and open up. However, even in my first session with Carla, I found myself discussing things with a comfort level of long-time, trusted friends. I also appreciate her genuine and caring nature, which makes all the difference in a therapy experience. She spent as much time as was needed with me to talk through my concerns and to explain the options available to me. I highly recommend Carla’s services and thank her for helping me to move forward.’ 

I help people get to the heart of what’s really bothering them. In my own life, I’ve been through good times, tough times and the best of times – for me the best are the times when life gently moves along without anyone noticing. Having spent 30+ years as an artist and designer for business, clients find my real-world communication and counselling skills are invaluable.

You have the solutions to your problems and I will use my skills to help you unlock your answers. I am here for you with a wealth of complementary skills, email me now to see how I can help.

Devised by Carl Rogers, Person Centred Counselling is based on the assumption that a client seeking help in the resolution of a problem they are experiencing, can enter into a relationship with a counsellor  who is sufficiently accepting and permissive to allow the client to freely express any emotions and feelings. This will enable the client to come to terms with negative feelings, which may have caused emotional problems, and develop inner resources. The aim is for the client to become able to see themself as a person, with the power and freedom to change.


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