HELEN BIGGS
Counselling for Adults & Young People
Services
What I offer
I aim to offer a safe, empathic and non judgemental space in which you can explore any issues or difficulties that you may be experiencing. I will draw on a range of approaches within my practice to support you and to tailor the therapy to your needs. I will guide you through your exploration and may, at times, offer suggestions or information that I think could be beneficial. I will not offer you advice or tell you what to do.
I offer short and long term counselling, from as few as 6 sessions to over a year where appropriate. The main consideration is that the counselling is meeting your needs and you are getting what you need from it.
The sessions are weekly at the same time, on the same day. I am aware that some people have schedules that mean this would be difficult and this can be discussed to find a solution where possible.
Fortnightly sessions can be considered after a period of time, but I do not offer this initially as it does not allow for the consistency needed for therapy to be successful.
The relationship in the counselling process is the key to successful therapy and I aim to provide a safe, warm and empathic space within which you can explore any issues and make changes. Counselling for adults is very much guided by that person and I assist in the exploration. Depending on how we are working, it may be that I am more directive, especially where there has been past trauma or where we are exploring coping strategies and developing tools. There is a high level of confidentiality for all adult clients and this is discussed fully from the initial session.
Sessions can be face to face or online.
Counselling for Young People
11-18 yrs
Depending on the age of the young person, this counselling can be similar to that of adults. You will often have an idea of what is bothering you or what it is that you want to talk about or think more about so we will work with whatever it is that you bring. For some, it can be daunting being in a room with someone unknown so I do my best to make you feel comfortable and safe. Talking can sometimes feel too much so we can work creatively through drawing, painting, using cards or buttons to express how you may be feeling.
Counselling for young people still maintains a high level of confidentiality as often the person can fully understand the counselling process and can make fully informed decisions about their sessions.
Sessions can be face to face or online depending on which is the most appropriate.