I work with adults of all ages who are experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, lack of self-worth, loss, shame, guilt and loneliness. I can support you as you make changes to how you live, and work towards healthier ways to manage your emotions. I offer webcam counselling to people in the UK and throughout the world (subject to the regulations of the jurisdiction where counselling is being received), and face-to-face counselling in Harpenden.
About me and my practice
I have offered counselling to adults of a wide range of ages, backgrounds and sexual orientation. Whatever is going on for you, I can promise that I will listen to you with respect and kindness.
I offer regular weekly sessions where we will talk about what life is like for you, what might have led to these difficulties, what aspects of it you would like to change, and how you can make that change.
We can explore ways to manage anxiety and depression, and find a way to live a fuller life.
Sometimes it is helpful to tune in to what our bodies are telling us, as those 'funny feelings' can be very informative. I also offer Energy Psychotherapy as a gentle but effective way of clearing stress out of the nervous system.
I work in the UK and worldwide (where regulations permit) by webcam and can also offer telephone counselling. I offer face-to-face counselling in Harpenden, as well as walk and talk therapy in the Harpenden area.
I have been unemployed, worked as a secretary, worked with languages in an international trade union organisation, practised as a solicitor in a London commercial law firm, and as a legal aid family solicitor in a small town. I have raised a family, now adults. I have had the experience of being an outsider while living abroad, and an unremarkable person in the UK. I loved contact with people in all of these walks of life.
Difficult life experiences led me to counselling as a client, and the healing I found there inspired my wish to work as a counsellor.
Experience
I started my private practice in 2019 and have volunteered in an agency which offers free, open ended counselling to adults living in Hertfordshire. I am also associated with a Centre which offers Energy Psychotherapy.
I have extensive experience in working with adults of all ages, and various sexual orientations and nationalities.
I enjoy supporting my clients as they work through anxiety and depression. I also enjoy supporting people through life changes, including joining the adult world, becoming a parent, or reaching an understanding of what life has meant to you when you have more years behind you than before.
I find that Energy Psychotherapy can be a very swift and effective way of clearing old hurts and am pleased to offer it to my clients.
Qualifications
2019: Diploma in Integrative Counselling (Minster Centre)
2020: OCST 4 Online Counselling Audio and Webcam (OCST)
2021: Diploma in Working with Energy in Psychotherapy (Confer)
2023: BACP Accreditation
Professional Membership
Registered Member MBACP (Accredited) and the Energy Practitioners' Network
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Sunday, 29 September 2024
Initial Consultation
It is important that we both have the feeling that we can work well together. As part of this, during our first session I may ask more questions than usual to get an understanding of your issues and needs, so that I can support you properly as you work towards living your best life. I hope that you will feel free to ask for an explanation about these questions if you wish, and any other questions you may have about therapy.
Fees
Initial phone call - free
First, trial session - £40
Subsequent sessions - £65
Concessionary rates are available
When I Work
I work on Tuesday afternoon and evening, and Wednesday afternoon.
Therapeutic Approach
Integrative
Video Platforms
Zoom
Pronouns
She/her
Area
Hertfordshire
Christine Manning