i am a bedford based counsellor
My name is Collette and I am a fully qualified therapeutic counsellor. I am a registered member of the BACP with full liability insurance. I currently offer both face-to-face and online sessions.
People ask “What’s the difference between therapist, therapeutic Counsellor, counsellor, psychotherapist?” and the answer is there is no difference they’re all interchangeable!. Don’t get hung up on titles, we are all here to help.
Have you experienced a traumatic life event such a loss? Maybe you have something in your past you’ve not dealt with? Or there may be no reason you can think of that would explain your suffering. Modern life can certainly be overwhelming and we don’t always feel able to, nor should we ever have to, navigate it alone.
It is my belief that we can all benefit from understanding ourselves better; my aim is to help you do just that. Nobody has lived the exact life that you have. Your journey is unique to you and has shaped your every thought and belief about yourself and the others around you. Our brains store everything whether we remember it or not, and in turn influence our thoughts, feelings and fears. My hope is that by spending time getting to know you, I can help you make sense of what has happened or is happening to you; how you feel about it, and find a way to move forward, with solutions that best fit your life.
A therapist is part detective, part archeologist, scratching the surface, then with respect and curiosity digging a little deeper.
I have experience working with both adults and young people and offer face to face in Bedford and online counselling. I currently work in a school environment, for a charity and in private practice.
You’ll be safe with me, I promise.
People come to me for help with a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through therapy:
Abuse
Affairs and Betrayals
Anxiety
Bereavement
Childless not by choice
Depression
Relationship issues
Family issues
Heath anxiety
LGBTQ+
Loneliness
Low Self-esteem and confidence
Menopause
Separation and divorce
Sexual Violence and Rape
Social anxiety
Trauma
Suicidal thoughts
Young peoples counselling
Work related stress
so what are greenlights?
Greenlights indicate go, proceed; they’re easy, they don’t interfere in our direction. They are approval, support, praise: they are health, success, joy, a fresh start. However, greenlights can also be disguised as yellow or red lights; a caution, a detour, a thoughtful pause, an interruption, a disagreement, sickness, pain, a death. They can slow us down or stop our flow. They can be hard.
Catching greenlights is a skill. We can catch more greenlights by simply identifying where the red lights are in our life and then changing course to hit fewer of them. We can also earn greenlights, create and schedule them in our future, through sheer force of will, hard work or by the choices we make. We can be responsible for greenlights.
Paraphrased Matthew McConaughey ‘Greenlights’
session information
Initial informal chat is free of charge and conducted online or telephone
Subsequent sessions are 50 minutes long and cost £50
Both face-to-face in Bedford and online sessions are available
Sessions are to be paid for prior to appointment
My Toy Poodle can offer cuddles at no extra cost!
I offer a reduced rate to counselling students, please contact me to find out more.
contact me
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how therapy works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
You can also call me on 07788 422107 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
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