Welcome to Counselling In the Cove
"Professional, Confidential Counselling. Exploring your requirements for a clearer pathway forward."
Welcome, and thank you for visiting. My name is Amanda and I am a counsellor based in Swansea, within easy reach of Gower, Mumbles, Sketty and Ty-Coch, Gowerton Fforestfach, and Waunarlwydd, and Gorseinon. I also provide online counselling to people throughout the UK.
Counselling and therapy in a safe, comfortable and private setting
My Journey to become a counsellor began with a Diploma in social sciences focused on Psychology and Counselling. While completing a Degree in Humanistic Counselling Practice, I qualified as a Sexual Violence Counsellor. This gave me experience of working with adults who have experienced the trauma of childhood or adult sexual abuse, and the challenges of those living with domestic abuse and childhood trauma. More recently I have counselled within Employee Assistance programmes including the NHS and Universities, as well as Bereavement projects and the Private sector.
Being a Humanistic and Trauma Informed Counsellor, means each session is guided by the clients needs. This requires my consideration of the best approach, and always in a safe way, because counselling can be an emotional journey!
Counselling is a safe space, where clients can reflect on their thoughts and feelings without judgment. The only goal is to work together and understand their needs, so that they can begin to navigate a pathway forward.
Speak in Confidence
Counselling takes place in a safe space, where you can meet with someone who will listen with sensitivity and empathy - and without judgement. In the therapy space thoughts and feelings can be expressed freely and in confidence.
A problem shared...
Trouble with a relationship; anxiety or panic attacks; mood swings or depression - many people face difficulties in their everyday lives that can be hard to get on top of. Counselling gives us a set of tools we can use to help gain a better understanding of what’s causing these problems - and how you can move towards managing or resolving them.
Make better, healthier new choices
Working together I can help you gain greater insight into the difficulties you are facing, help you understand why you act or react to them the way you do, and see how you can start to make better, heathier choices moving forward.
What issues can counselling help with?
People come to me for help a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through counselling:
Feelings of stress or anxiety
Panic attacks
Relationship problems
Grief, loss or bereavement
Problems with addiction
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Abuse
Depression
Problems with confidence or self-esteem
Anger management
Issues relating to sexuality
Difficulties at work or in retirement
My location
I providing face-to-face Counselling in Swansea and for all surrounding areas including Gower, Mumbles, Sketty and Ty-Coch, Gowerton Fforestfach, and Waunarlwydd, and Gorseinon, as well as Morriston, Llanelli, Neath and Port Talbot areas.
Online therapy is available to anyone from anywhere.
Fees & availability
Sessions last 50 minutes, and usually on a weekly basis. The cost is £55 per session, although I have a limited number of timeslots for those on low-income or student counsellors (please contact me about the availability of these).
Assessment sessions are also 50 minutes, £55 and are online. Please email me to enquire. Please note if you want to cancel/postpone a session, this must be done at least 48 hrs in advance of the session, otherwise full payment will be needed to continue working together. I accept cards or bank transfer and payment is required before the session.
Couples Therapy
With advanced training in Couples Therapy, I hold the space for you to reflect and consider your individual and joint needs within the relationship.
In this respect, Couples Therapy differs from individuals counselling and is therefore more directive. This is simply to respect both parties and provide opportunity to participate equally and allow you to hear each others needs.
Couples therapy and is £80 for 2 people for 60 minutes. The first session Is online and together. I then see both parties separately for one session, at a cost of £55 each, before resuming the joint sessions.
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling 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 07592 937603 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.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential.
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