Counselling at Crossgates Chiropody & Therapy Centre
Counselling and Psychotherapy offer you a place to be heard and listened to, a place to talk about difficult experiences and feelings and a safe, confidential impartial place where you will not be judged. As a couple or family there will be opportunities to have sessions both together and individually.
How many times do we hear others say ‘cheer up’, and similar remarks? Growing up hearing these means we are being invalidated. Counselling has the potential to validate your feelings and experiences and make you feel whole.
To begin to discover who you are and know your feelings is a major achievement that can come from counselling and psychotherapy. Our therapy room is a warm, safe and comfortable environment for you to feel that you can talk freely.
Your First Counselling Session
The initial session gives you an opportunity to explain what your concerns are and why you think counselling might be helpful at this stage in your life /lives . You will also get a sense of how it feels to share your concerns. From that session we will be able to establish what the challenges are that are being faced and can generally offer hope about how on-going counselling will be helpful to you.
If you decide to have more sessions that will be an opportunity to explore your issues, emotions, fears, relationships and behaviours. The issues may impact on you alone or may also be having a negative impact on those around you. The counselling sessions will help you to discover how and why things have, or are impacting on you, in the way they are, understand what change is possible and ultimately help you to move forward in a way that is helpful for you.
How can Counselling help you?
Our Counsellors can assist with the following issues;
- Anxiety / Worry / Stress
- Love / Relationship issues
- LGBT relationships
- Anger
- Depression
- Inner passivity
- Self Worth / Self Esteem / Self-Harm / Identity and the Self
- Bereavement and loss
- Abuse / Relationship Trauma
- Addiction(s) / Obsessions / OCD / Phobias
- Impact of addictions on a Relationship
- General counselling
- Sexual / Intimacy issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Work related issues / Redundancy
- Relationships – including couples, partners, families, and friends
- Parenting (including becoming grandparents)
- Issues with School
- Communication / Conflict resolution
- Divorce / Separation
Price available on consultation, free telephone consultation prior to treatment, then sessions are approx. £45 for a 50 minutes session.
Our Counsellors and Physiotherapists
Cherise Ainley
Do you want to know how to get your voice heard?
Even better, be heard without feeling guilty, like a burden, or “that you are wanting too much?”
Hey! I’m Cherise, an adult Counsellor and NLP Mindset Coach, who as single parent knows what it’s like to juggle everything, hold it all together, and still want more for yourself and your family.
I help people just like you find your voice, set boundaries that stick, and make empowered changes that last and benefit you for the long term.
I will give you space to breathe and think straight so you can connect with your feelings and with what’s going on for you. I will be both supportive and gently challenging (just enough to push you out of your comfort zone and not be scary!)
It’s really important that we have a laugh along the way too! Your healing and transformation doesn’t have to feel heavy all the time. If you are wondering if counselling or coaching could help you – here are some of the many benefits you can expect:
- You’ll leave feeling lighter – like you’ve let something go and cleared some space inside you.
- You’ll feel more in control, even if it’s just a little bit more than before.
- You’ll feel heard and understood, without judgment or criticism.
- You might gain a new perspective an an old issue or have a “hell yeah!” moment that shifts something inside.
- You’ll have practical tools or ideas to take with you on top of the benefits of talking about your stuff.
- You might laugh, you might cry or feel a mixture of emotions. Moving emotions in the body is healing.
Just know that I’ve got you and you will always feel safe.
With time and commitment, you’ll feel stronger, calmer, and will be able to be kinder to yourself. Definitely on the right path to being the real you.
www.cheriseainleycounselling.co.uk
07729 645 430
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Cathy Clinch
Cathy is a qualified counsellor and uses a person-centred approach which simply means sessions are all about you. Cathy has a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Skills and certificates in understanding Adults, Children and Young people’s mental health.
Therapy isn’t a one size fits all and Cathy adapts her approach to suit you. She can help you to find new ways of coping, create your own solutions, and find acceptance.
Cathy can help by providing that space where you can talk freely about whatever is troubling you. If you have feelings of anxiety, low mood, or depression, she can support you, working together to provide you with the tools to help you experience life in a more positive way.
Cathy works with individual adults and has over 13 years’ experience working with young people. She is a REGIl member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and works to their ethical framework, including receiving regular supervision.
Understanding that we all need support at times, and it can be difficult seeking out support and making those first steps, Cathy welcomes you to contact her with questions about how she works.
For availability, contact the Crossgates Therapy Centre or :
www.cathyclinchcounselling.co.uk
07523 852984
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Adrienne Grant
Adrienne is a compassionate and experienced person-centred counsellor dedicated to providing support and guidance to individuals navigating the complexities of bereavement, anxiety, trauma, low mood and relationships. With a profound understanding of the emotional challenges associated with loss, stress, and interpersonal dynamics, Adrienne offers a safe and empathetic space for clients to explore their feelings and experiences.
Drawing on extensive training and practical experience, Adrienne employs a person-centred approach that emphasizes the unique needs and perspectives of each client. This therapeutic method fosters a non-judgmental, supportive environment where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.
Adrienne is a registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists), working to their ethical framework with monthly clinical supervision, and works with individual adults from age 18 years.
Please contact Adrienne to support you on your journey toward healing and growth. For a free 20 telephone consultation by email or phone: adrienne.counselling1@gmail.com or 07816528437.
Sarah Mckimm
Sarah is a qualified counsellor with a level 4 diploma and a BSc (hons) in Therapeutic Counselling and works with individual adults with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, work related stress, bereavement and trauma.
Sarah is a registered member of the BACP and NCPS and practises according to their ethical frameworks with monthly clinical supervision.
With the person-centred approach at the heart of her therapeutic approach Sarah offers a space in which to build a trusting and safe environment where you can be open without judgement of your struggles. During the counselling sessions Sarah may draw on other approaches or tools dependant on your unique needs to support you on your journey often incorporating mindfulness, journaling and breathing techniques for self-reflection and soothing outside of the counselling room.
Sarah welcomes you to make contact for a free no obligation telephone call to see whether you would be a good match for one another or browse her website which may answer some questions you may have around ways of working.
www.sarahmckimmcounselling.co.uk
07740 866348
Sue Brown is a Relational counsellor who helps clients explore how past experiences and present relationships impact their lives. She offers a warm, non-judgmental, and supportive space for individuals to better understand their thoughts and feelings, recognising how past experiences can lead to sadness, confusion, and isolation.
Sue works with clients at their own pace in both short and long-term therapy, offering face-to-face, Face Time, and telephone sessions. With ten years of experience at the Barca Leeds Trauma Service, she supports adults with childhood trauma, helping them make sense of the past and move forward positively.
Sue has also worked with CRUSE Bereavement Services, supporting those experiencing grief and loss. She helps clients process emotions such as sadness, guilt, and anger, whether their loss is recent or long past. Additionally, she is an accredited infant and baby loss practitioner, offering a caring space for those who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal complications.
A retired cancer and palliative care nurse with decades of experience, Sue has a deep understanding of life-limiting conditions and chronic pain. She provides compassionate support for those coping with new diagnoses, short prognoses, or chronic illness.
Sue offers a free 30-minute introductory assessment, available via phone or Face Time, to ensure clients feel comfortable with their choice of counsellor. A member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Sue adheres to their ethical guidelines and maintains regular supervision to ensure high standards of practice.
She looks forward to connecting with clients and supporting them on their journey to healing.
