Bereavement counsellor in Huddersfield

Who am I?

My name is Joanne Reed and I am a qualified Counsellor. My background has been quite varied and I became a Counsellor after realising what motivates me and where my strengths lie. I love working one-to-one with people, getting to understand them, how they think, feel and respond. Fully qualified to provide grief counselling in Huddersfield, and across the UK through telephone or online appointments. I find that helping someone to gain self-awareness, improve their confidence and self-esteem and make positive changes in their lives is incredibly rewarding.

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Fully qualified and committed to your confidentiality

I take my responsibilities to clients very seriously and am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and am committed to working in a safe, ethical, professional way. I work hard to ensure my clients feel safe, respected and supported. It is important to me that clients can trust me and feel able to talk to me in an open, honest way. I am patient and work in a way that enables clients to set the pace and work however they feel appropriate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A friendly and approachable bereavement counsellor in Huddersfield

My clients have told me I am welcoming, approachable and have a warm, calming presence. It is important to me to be someone whom clients can truly be themselves with, where they can feel secure and safe enough to talk about things they may not have said to others or even out loud to themselves. Counselling isn't always easy but I believe that if you are able to commit to it and work through difficult thoughts, emotions and feelings that it can be life changing and a very positive experience. Working remotely and by telephone means I can support clients across the UK. 

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How I work

I work remotely online or by telephone with individual adults, over the age of 18 throughout England and Wales. I am trained in person-centred counselling, which works on the belief that individuals are their own expert and know what works best for them. What this means is that I will work collaboratively with you, allowing you to set the agenda and the pace. I am not there to judge you, question your decisions or to try to offer solutions. I am there to help you understand yourself, to understand why you feel the way you do or to help you better understand your behaviour and emotions.

I am a qualified bereavement counsellor in Huddersfield, serving clients across England and Wales. I won't offer you advice or guidance or tell you what is best for you. I will however, work with you to talk through options or solutions, leaving you to determine what you want and how to take that forward, putting you in control. 

FAQ's

 

 

 

How I work with Grief  

You may feel like everyone around you is just carrying on but no-one seems to understand your pain, leaving you feeling alone and isolated. Do you struggle to find joy in anything, losing interest in everything you enjoyed before? Perhaps you are hiding your true feelings from family/your children because you don't want to upset them or you already feel like a burden so keep to yourself.

Clients often ask when will grief end, how can I end my grief sooner?. I am asked will I ever feel normal again, why am I still sad years later? Grief brings with it a whole mixed bag of emotions and can make us question every aspect of our life. Who am I without…, what is my purpose, what's the point?. All normal responses but they can feel very hard to navigate.

I will provide an open, supportive environment giving you the opportunity to honestly discuss your thoughts, fears and concerns without fear of being judged or feeling like a burden or upsetting anyone around you. I can help you navigate the difficult emotions associated with loss. 

How I work with Anxiety 

I have helped clients who struggle with anxiety, panic attacks, disordered thinking and constant, relentless, negative thought patterns. Just the thought of talking about anxiety can trigger anxiety so I understand why you might be hesitant to begin.

I work in a collaborative way, helping you to gain insight, understand your triggers, overcome challenges and achieve personal goals. This will all be done at a pace that suits you in a warm, supportive environment. I may challenge you from time to time but this will be done gently, when it is appropriate and always with your consent. 

How I work with Depression 

I truly believe with the right support counselling can be transformative. Depression can leave you feeling exhausted, drained, isolated and alone. It can be hard to engage in anything, leading to a sense of you just existing, not living. You may even be masking, leading people to believe all is well on the surface but on the inside you feel like you are crumbling. It impacts on all aspects of your life, work, social life, day to day routine and relationships.

I can help you to gain increased self-awareness, understand the causes and why you think, feel and act the way you do. I can offer support and techniques to alleviate your symptoms, empowering you to build confidence, resilience and reach your full potential. 

Counselling tailored to you

As a bereavement counsellor in Huddersfield, I work in an open-ended way meaning I don't limit the number of sessions you can have. I always work with an ending in mind and this is something I would continually review and discuss with you, so that there is complete transparency throughout.

I charge a fee of £45 per session, which is payable in advance. I offer appointments via telephone or online, whichever you prefer.

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Areas I work with:

Anxiety

Bereavement and grief

Social isolation and loneliness

Social anxiety

Difficulties making connections or forming relationships

Stress &/or burnout

Health Anxiety

Depression &/or feeling low

Feelings of helplessness or hopelessness

Low self-esteem and issues with self-confidence

Relationship problems (I do not offer couples counselling)

Separation and Divorce

Redundancy

Self-harm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Free To Be Me Counselling

I have supported clients through all of the above-issues and more besides. Quite often when therapy begins additional things come up for clients and so we cover many different areas looking at all aspects of their life and experiences.

If I feel that I am not competent to support you I will be transparent and direct allowing you to make an informed choice.

 Qualifications:

The type of counselling I am qualified in is person-centred therapy, so that's how I approach counselling. It's very important that you feel safe and supported throughout your counselling. With me as your bereavement counsellor in Huddersfield, you can know that you will not be judged and that you control the narrative.

What next?

If you would like to discuss how we might work together or you wish to book an appointment you can do so in a number of ways. You can telephone me directly on:

0759 472 0245

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I will get in touch with you and answer any questions you may have. I offer a free 15-min consultation that you can use to decide if you feel I am the right fit for you and determine whether you would like to arrange an appointment.

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