Cygnus Counselling

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My counselling practice

Hi, I am Joanna. I am a fully qualified counsellor, psychotherapist and hypnotherapist accredited by the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society and the National Hypnotherapy Society. I also hold an Advanced Certificate in Relationship Therapy accredited by COSRT (College of Sexual Relationship Therapists). I provide in person and on-line counselling services to adult individuals and couples from my welcoming, fully insured practice in Debden, 3 miles from Saffron Walden in Essex, a 20 minute drive from Bishop's Stortford and Stansted.

Who I work with

I work with adult individuals and couples (or any dual relationships) who are dealing with challenges that are as diverse and unique as they are. Broadly speaking, these include issues related to:

Relationships
Anxiety
Anger
Stress
Depression
Low mood
Self esteem
Bereavement
Loss
Life change
Personal development
Relationship development

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My client promise

I know from experience that seeking help when we need it can be overwhelming. But, whatever issues you are facing and whatever your goals for therapy, you can be assured of a welcoming, professional, supportive and safe counselling relationship. I am very happy to have a no obligation phone conversation with you before you decide if you would like to book an initial session.

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Why I do what I do

As is the case for most of us, life has presented me with many personal challenges. Over the years, counselling and psychotherapy has enabled me to not only cope in hard times, but to learn about myself and grow. It is my first-hand experience of how good therapy can help in times of difficulty that makes me so passionate about helping my clients to work through their own challenges.

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My approach

In counselling terms, my approach is "pluralistic". This simply means that we work collaboratively to combine a number of different therapeutic methods to create an approach that is tailored to your individual preferences and needs. As well as providing you with a confidential, empathetic, judgement free space in which to access and work through your feelings, we can also use practical tools and techniques which can help you cope with difficult emotions in the present. In addition, we can also shine a light on past experiences and relationships, helping you to gain a deeper understanding of how they may influence you now, giving you the insight that can enable you to move forward to where you want to be.

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