Jaggedge Counselling


What is Counselling

Counselling is a talking therapy that involves a trained therapist listening to you and helping you find ways to deal with emotional issues. Sometimes the term "counselling" is used to refer to talking therapies in general, but counselling is also a type of therapy in its own right.

With the increasing demand for treatment of mental health issues and pressure on NHS budgets means there can be significant waiting times to access the support you need. 1 in 3 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. At Jaggedge Counselling, we are committed to supporting our clients' psychological wellbeing.

What can counselling help with?

Sometimes the term "counselling" is used to refer to talking therapies in general, but counselling is also a type of therapy in its own right.

Counselling can help you cope with:

  • a mental health condition, such as depression, anxiety or an eating disorder
  • an upsetting physical health condition, such as infertility
  • a difficult life event, such as a bereavement, a relationship breakdown or work-related stress
  • difficult emotions – for example, low self-esteem or anger
  • other issues, such as sexual identity

As counselling involves talking about sensitive issues and revealing personal thoughts and feelings, your counsellor should be experienced and professionally qualified.

As well as counselling, there are many other types of psychological therapies (or talking therapies) that involve talking to a therapist about your feelings or problems.

What to expect from counselling

At your appointment, you'll be encouraged to talk about your feelings and emotions with a trained therapist, who'll listen and support you without judging or criticising.

The therapist can help you gain a better understanding of your feelings and thought processes, and find your own solutions to problems. But they will not usually give advice or tell you what to do.

Counselling can take place:

  • face to face
  • in a group
  • zoom
  • over the phone
  • by email

You may be offered a single session of counselling, a short course of sessions over a few weeks or months, or a longer course that lasts for several months or years.

It can take a number of sessions before you start to see progress, but you should gradually start to feel better with the help and support of your therapist.

Benefits of talking therapies

Talking therapies can help all sorts of people in lots of different situations. You may also hear them referred to as counselling, talking treatments or psychological therapies.

Talking therapy is for anyone who's going through a bad time or has emotional problems they need help with.

For many individuals it may be the same or more effective than medicine.

Charities and voluntary organisations

Some charities and voluntary organisations also offer counselling. These organisations usually specialise in a particular area, such as couples counselling, bereavement or family guidance.

You do not need a referral from a GP for an appointment for these services, but you may have to pay a fee to cover the cost of your sessions.

Online Counselling Available


Registered office

Jaggedge Counselling
Daventry
Northants
NN11 4JN

Company Number: 12681145

Contact us

07538 820 106
jaggedgecounselling@gmail.com

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Additional support

  • Bereavement advise and support
  • Rape advise and support for adults and children who have been raped or sexually abused
  • Victim Support for victims and witnesses of crime