BACP Counsellor in Overton & Kingsclere, North Hampshire
Welcome to Bright Futures Counselling
Welcome, and thank you for visiting Bright Futures Counselling.
My name is Annabel Russell and I provide short and long term counselling, for adults, in person, online or by telephone.
Counselling in a safe, comfortable and private setting
Are you feeling low? Stressed? Anxious? Or does life feel out of control? We all go through times when we are finding things difficult and could do with some support, or we need to work through something that has happened. As a BACP counsellor I am able to offer you a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space to talk through some of the challenges you may be facing, or to support you as you reflect on life events. Together we can explore some of the things which may be hindering you, helping you find healing and enabling you to lead a more fulfilling life.
About me
I'm a friendly and approachable person used to working with people of all ages. My background is as a physiotherapist, and then a nanny, alongside pastoral care work, before training to be a counsellor and working in private practice.
I have a CPCAB Diploma in Person-Centred Therapeutic Counselling, as well as Level 2 Counselling Skills and Level 3 Counselling Studies. I am a member of the BACP and ACC which are registered with the Professional Standards Authority so you can have peace of mind of the professional standard I adhere to. I have up to date DBS, and have training in Youth Mental Health First Aid, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, and When a Child Dies: Supporting Parents and Families.
I have have seen the value of counselling through my own life experiences.
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...
A bereavement, recently or years ago; or other losses; stressful life events; feeling anxious or low - many people face difficulties in their everyday lives that can be hard to get on top of. Counselling can help you gain a better understanding of what may be going on, to help you find some solutions, and to cope better again.
Finding insight
I work in an integrative way, drawing on different approaches which best suit each client's individual needs. We will be working together to help you gain greater insight into the difficulties you are facing, exploring your thoughts and feelings, and helping you find a way forward.
Issues I can help with
I work with adults in person, on zoom or by telephone.
People come to me for help with a wide range of issues.
Anxiety
Bereavement
Depression
Losses
Low mood
Relationship difficulties
Spirituality
Stress
Trauma
Life changes and events
Behaviour issues
Identity
Sleep issues
Self-harm
My location
I work from private rooms located in the Kingsclere Village Club, George Street, Kingsclere, Hampshire, RG20 5NH, and Overton Community Centre, 5 High Street, Overton, RG25 3HB. Providing counselling for the surrounding areas of North Hampshire and South Berkshire near Newbury and Basingstoke.
There is free parking nearby.
The room I use in Overton is on the ground-floor and is wheelchair accessible, with blue badge parking just outside.
I also offer online counselling on Zoom, or by telephone.
Contact me to find out more.
Fees & availability
After you have made contact with me, I provide a free 15 minute zoom or telephone call, so that we can discuss your reasons for seeking counselling and to check our compatibility to work together.
Sessions last 50 minutes, at a cost of £50 per session.
I work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, during the day-time and some evenings, either in person, on zoom or by telephone.
I offer short term and long term counselling, as required. We would review every 6-8 sessions how the counselling is going.
Payment is by bank transfer or cash. I also provide a limited number of sessions at reduced rates, for students or those on low-income. Email me to enquire.
Please give 24 hours notice if you need to cancel an appointment, otherwise payment may be asked for your missed session.
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works. Or to arrange an initial appointment on zoom or by telephone, which enables us to briefly discuss your reasons for coming to counselling, and for you to get to know me a little, and check we can work together. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
All enquiries are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is confidential.
"Counselling with Annabel has helped me mentally and physically by talking to someone outside of my situation. I have felt reassured that I'm ok."
Rachel, Reading
"Seeing Annabel has been really helpful, I am able to process my emotions better now and I'm in a much better place."
Ella, Berkshire
"When we deny our stories, they get to define us. When we own our story, we get to write the ending."
Brené Brown
Author & Research Professor
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