​   Trust Counselling

Hello 

Welcome to Trust Counselling, I'm Kieran and I'm glad you're here.

 

You may have been thinking about counselling for a while, or perhaps something has happened recently that has left you feeling that things need to change. You might be struggling with anxiety, stress, relationships or low self-worth, or you may simply know that something doesn't feel right.

Whatever has brought you here, you don't need to have the right words or know exactly what you want from counselling. We can work that out together.

I believe talking about how you really feel takes strength. My aim is to offer you somewhere you can be yourself, without judgement, embarrassment or pressure to be anything other than who you are.

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At Trust Counselling, trust is at the heart of everything I do.  

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How I Work

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Counselling isn't about me telling you what to do or deciding what's best for you. It's about giving you the time and space to talk openly about what's happening in your life and, together, beginning to understand what might be keeping you stuck.

I work as an integrative counsellor, which simply means I don't believe one approach fits everyone. At the heart of my work is Person-Centred Therapy — listening to you, understanding your experience and accepting you without judgement.

Where it may be helpful, I can also draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to explore how thoughts, feelings and behaviours can affect one another, and Transactional Analysis (TA) to help us understand patterns in relationships and the ways our earlier experiences can continue to influence us today.

But you don't need to know anything about different types of therapy before you come. You just need to come as you are.

We'll work at a pace that feels right for you.

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Who I Work With

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People come to counselling for all sorts of reasons. You might be struggling with anxiety, stress or low mood. Perhaps something has happened in your relationship, you're finding it difficult to cope with changes in your life, or experiences from your past are still affecting how you feel today.

Sometimes there isn't an obvious reason at all. You may simply feel that you've lost your way a little, that you're not quite yourself, or that you've been carrying things for too long.

I work with both men and women and welcome people from all backgrounds. I have a particular interest in men's mental health because I know how difficult it can be for some men to talk about how they really feel.

Many men grow up learning to keep going, sort things out themselves and not make a fuss. “Man up.” “Get on with it.” “Other people have it worse.” After hearing those messages for long enough, asking for help can feel uncomfortable — sometimes even like admitting you've failed.

I don't see it that way.

You don't have to be in crisis to come to counselling, and struggling doesn't make you weak. Sometimes having somewhere you can finally put down what you've been carrying and say what is really going on can be the beginning of things changing.

Whoever you are, you won't be expected to fit into a particular box when you come through the door. We'll start with you, what's happening in your life, and what you would like to be different.

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A Little Bit About Me

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I think it's important that you know a little about the person you're considering talking to. After all, counselling is a very personal experience, and finding someone you feel comfortable with really matters.

My interest in people and what shapes us began long before I became a counsellor. I grew up in a fostering family, so from an early age I saw how people's experiences can affect the way they see themselves, their relationships and the world around them.

Later in life, I became a foster carer myself. That experience taught me even more about the importance of patience, consistency and, perhaps most importantly, trust.

For me, trust isn't just the name above the door. It's where counselling begins.

   

   

 

Qualifications & Professional Standards

 

Alongside the personal experiences that have shaped me, I am a professionally trained counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

My training allows me to work integratively, with Person-Centred Therapy at the heart of my approach, alongside elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Transactional Analysis (TA) where these may be helpful.

As a BACP member, I work within their Ethical Framework and undertake regular clinical supervision and continuing professional development to support safe and ethical practice.

Qualifications

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• Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

• Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills

• Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Concepts

• Registered Member of BACP — MBACP

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Taking the First Step

 

If you're thinking about counselling but you're not quite sure whether it's right for you, that's completely understandable. Getting in touch doesn't mean you're committing to anything.

I offer a free 15-minute initial conversation, giving us the chance to have a chat, talk briefly about what has brought you to counselling and see whether you feel I might be the right counsellor for you.

There's no pressure to make a decision there and then. Finding a counsellor you feel comfortable talking to matters, and it's important that it feels right for you.

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Sessions

 

Face-to-face: Stockport Town Centre
Online: Microsoft Teams
Session length: 50 minutes
Fee: £60 per session
Initial conversation: Free — 15 minutes

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If you'd like to find out more, you're very welcome to get in touch.

Sometimes the hardest part is simply starting the conversation.