Jessica Holloway

Appointments available Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays from 9.30am to 2.00pm.

I offer individual counselling and psychotherapy to adults experiencing anxiety and stress, depression, difficulties with assertiveness, low self esteem, relationship issues, difficulties managing anger, loss and a wide range of issues. I have many years experience in the NHS and private sector.

I use cognitive behavioural therapy, person centred counselling and psychodynamic skills, working integratively according to the needs of the client. Work can be long or short term.

I work in an attractive, comfortable, purpose designed private building with on site, off street parking.

After the initial session, the work continues with a more detailed initial conversation on what the client has in mind regarding hopes, expectations and aims of therapy. From this point ideally sessions continue at regular intervals, weekly where possible. However these may be less often according to the constraints of cost and time, for example. Both historical and current presenting issues and experiences will be explored, at the client's pace. Periodically time will be spent revisiting the original conversation regarding hopes and aims to ensure useful, purposeful work. Also to establish whether expectations have changed or need amendment as a result of insights gained. Therapy can continue for as long as it is gainful for the client and will be brought to a close in a mutually agreed, planned way, according to the needs of the client.

A first meeting is an opportunity to discuss the issues and what you hope to resolve, and to establish whether counselling/psychotherapy is the best way forward for you. It is a chance for us to meet and talk about whether we might work together, and to ascertain your purpose in seeking counselling. The fee for the first session is the same as for regular sessions (£58).