Counselling in Danbury and Online
Hi, I’m Liz and I’m a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor which means my approach draws upon elements from different modalities of counselling including person-centred, psychodynamic, neuroscience, transactional analysis, CBT; whichever is right for you.
About me
I have a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and am continually training and developing my knowledge with the aim to provide an up to date counselling service for my clients.
I’m a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and am bound by their Ethical Framework for counselling professionals. I attend regular supervision to support professional practice and comply with BACP requirements. I hold professional indemnity insurance and an enhanced DBS Certificate.
I work from Danbury in Essex (15-20 mins from Chelmsford)but also offer online sessions within the UK.
Areas I work with include:
Anxiety & depression
Relationship issues
Parenting challenges
Loss and bereavement
Trauma and abuse
Self harm
OCD
Eating Disorders
There are of course many other reasons for coming to personal therapy. Maybe your child is struggling with going back to, or starting a new, school. This can feel overwhelming for not only your child but also for you. Counselling can help you explore your feelings around this helping to gain a better understanding of why you feel the way you do.
Perhaps your child is off to university and you're struggling with a mixture of feelings - loss, sadness, worry, pride. Counselling can help you process this cocktail of emotions, and support you with the change that this new chapter brings.
My Journey
My own experience of counselling started 10 years ago when I was suffering with post-natal depression and anxiety. Therapy helped me to explore these difficult feelings and shine a light on maladaptive behaviours that I had learnt in my earlier years that were no longer serving me. With this awareness I was able to make sense of what I was experiencing which enabled me to make different choices and set healthier boundaries. I can honestly say that my counselling experience changed the path of my life for the better which is why I believe so strongly in the power of talking therapy.
My Approach
As a counsellor, my aim is to offer a safe and confidential space to talk freely and openly without judgement. The therapy room is a place to explore difficult feelings and painful emotions which can help you to make sense of your internal world, leading to positive growth and increased self-awareness. Together we will explore your past to gain insight into what’s negatively affecting your life today. This will shine a light on why you behave or think the way you do. I won’t give advice but depending on you, we can come up with strategies together on how to deal with difficult thoughts and feelings which will ultimately lead to an improvement in your feelings of wellbeing.
You may have a specific issue that you'd like to talk about or you may feel you need some help but aren't sure what's wrong. Therapy is a place where you can explore your feelings, wherever they come from, in a safe space with no judgement.
Our Relationship
The therapeutic relationship between us is essential for this process to be effective which is why I offer a warm, empathic and non-judgemental space. I aim to create a safe, confidential and open-minded environment so that you feel comfortable to talk about anything that you are struggling with. I believe that trust, empathy, acceptance and boundaries are crucial for our work to be successful.
Initial Consultation
I offer a free initial telephone consultation (up to 15 mins), after which there is no obligation to book a counselling session. If you would like to book an appointment after this consultation, and I feel that I can meet your therapeutic needs, we will then arrange a suitable time for your first counselling session.
Session Information
Sessions last for 50 minutes and take place at my therapy room in Danbury (near Chelmsford). It's difficult to say how many sessions you will need but we can talk about this at your first session if you want to. Before your first session, I will email you a contract which outlines all of the necessary information for us to work ethically and safely together. You can either sign and email it back to me or I can print a hard copy out for you to sign when we see each other. This helps us to use the session time to talk about what has brought you to counselling.
Location & Fees
My address and how to pay will be sent in an email, once we have booked a slot. Sessions are confirmed once payment has been made.
Pay by Bank Transfer
Please use the bank details below to pay for your session
Bank: Lloyds
Name on Account: Liz Norfolk Counselling
Sortcode: 305466
Account number: 18257268
Get in touch
Please feel free to contact me to discuss what you need or ask any questions, and we can work out when would be a convenient time for you to have a sessions. I aim to get in touch with you within 24 hours.