https://www.orchard-counselling.co.uk/home daily 1.0 2022-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/619cde6ee185b47065215c31/8303c6b4-8d13-46aa-a12b-ec483d7003d8/IMG_4489.jpg Home Providing you with a safe space to reflect Face to face sessions take place in a comfortable garden office space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/619cde6ee185b47065215c31/2ee910f1-9c23-40b5-b977-348671b6b72b/unsplash-image-4Y_NYmAqMyg.jpg Home - Walk and Talk Taking counselling outside into nature. Walk and talk, sit and reflect while breathing in the view or a combination of both. https://www.orchard-counselling.co.uk/about daily 0.75 2022-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ede5d5c4e1eb54d74680dd4/1591809300101-EYDRWIYMF88LH58RQ8TW/image-asset.jpeg Why Counselling? - What is counselling? Counselling is talking to a professionally trained independent person who can help you clarify your thoughts, feelings and concerns in a safe, non judgemental space. A counsellor will attentively and sensitively listen to your worries, provide a confidential environment for you to speak freely and openly no matter how distressing or upsetting your experiences or feelings may be. Counsellors do not give advice or tell you what to do, but instead will seek to help you find your own solutions and best way forward. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ede5d5c4e1eb54d74680dd4/1592261960811-ET6PMZTKVVGY64W0OJZA/image-asset.jpeg Why Counselling? - Why choose counselling? You might be looking to make changes in your life, going through a loss or bereavement, the breakdown of an important relationship, a traumatic experience, or perhaps you are facing a difficult dilemma or decision. You may be struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety or just feel sad. Seeking the help of a counsellor can be beneficial during these times, it can help you clarify your thoughts, feel heard, accepted and valued and provide valuable support during the challenging times in our lives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/619cde6ee185b47065215c31/81698ab0-b59b-4cfb-95a1-511bbdf12bdc/IMG_4012.jpg Why Counselling? - Benefits of counselling. Being accepted by your counsellor for who you are. Counselling offers a supportive, non judgemental and confidential setting where you can explore any issue It can help you to see issues more objectively It can help you to express your feelings and come to terms with past experiences It can help you to build self esteem and confidence It can help you take control of your life and become more assertive It can help improve communication it can help you become more realistic in setting goals https://www.orchard-counselling.co.uk/services daily 0.75 2022-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/619cde6ee185b47065215c31/c2a4880b-c4eb-4cf7-b1e5-d8a059ebf3c9/shutterstock_735687145+%5Bservices+laptop%5D.jpg Services hand-drawn empty pill bottle icon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ede5d5c4e1eb54d74680dd4/1592257873663-UIEP0NPR7WLXHEWM0EJF/image-asset.png Services hand-drawn armchair icon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/619cde6ee185b47065215c31/27ec423c-9825-4550-8efe-e75fc581d4bf/shutterstock_1671119743+%5BServices+walking%5D.jpg Services hand-drawn simplified needles in back acupuncture icon https://www.orchard-counselling.co.uk/services-1 daily 0.75 2022-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/619cde6ee185b47065215c31/27af0ca4-3a08-4468-85f3-9f9b21f9a68d/shutterstock_1671119743+%5BServices+walking%5D.jpg Services hand-drawn aim target icon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/619cde6ee185b47065215c31/c2a4880b-c4eb-4cf7-b1e5-d8a059ebf3c9/shutterstock_735687145+%5Bservices+laptop%5D.jpg Services hand-drawn empty pill bottle icon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ede5d5c4e1eb54d74680dd4/1592257873663-UIEP0NPR7WLXHEWM0EJF/image-asset.png Services hand-drawn armchair icon https://www.orchard-counselling.co.uk/team daily 0.75 2022-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/619cde6ee185b47065215c31/1639571982976-J2750P5UKMOI0PS8RN11/IMG_4448.jpg Team I’m Adrian and I am a qualified counsellor with over ten years of experience working with adults (18+) in a local counselling agency and private practice. I am an accredited member of the National Counselling Society (MNCS accred) and work in line with their code of conduct and ethics. I have experience of working with a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety, feeling low or sad, bereavement and loss, social anxiety, relationship difficulties and self esteem amongst many others. My own journey in counselling began many years ago as a client. The counselling support I received at the time changed my life and and inspired me to become a counsellor. https://www.orchard-counselling.co.uk/team-1 daily 0.75 2022-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/619cde6ee185b47065215c31/1639571982976-J2750P5UKMOI0PS8RN11/IMG_4448.jpg About Me I’m Adrian and I am a qualified counsellor with over ten years of experience working with adults (18+) in a local counselling agency and in private practice. I am an accredited member of the National Counselling Society (MNCS accred) and work in line with their code of conduct and ethics. I have experience of working with a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety, feeling low or sad, bereavement and loss, social anxiety, relationship difficulties and self esteem among many others. My own journey in counselling began many years ago as a client. The counselling support I received at the time changed my life and and inspired me to become a counsellor. https://www.orchard-counselling.co.uk/contact daily 0.75 2022-01-25