About Anne Baldwyn

Would it be helpful to talk about what’s troubling you in confidence and in a non-judgemental and supportive atmosphere? Do you feel a need to make sense of what is happening in your life right now? Would it help to have a better understanding of yourself and others? Do you want to find ways to move forward in your life? If so, then Therapeutic Counselling may be useful to you at this time...

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In my counselling work with clients I focus on creating a relationship of trust using understandings and techniques from a range of therapeutic approaches in response to each client. It is important that the client feels confident in the therapist’s genuine interest, care and concern.

I have a special interest in creativity and spirituality and I am very happy to support you in your exploration and development of these areas. I am able to use for example, guided relaxation, meditation and visualisation exercises to help you connect with deeper levels of emotional and psychological experience.

I offer both short term counselling (typically 6 - 12 sessions) as well a longer term more in-depth work depending on needs and preference.

I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and also a member of the Association for Psychospiritual Practitioners.

Testimonials

I have really valued my experience with Anne because it helped me to overcome certain repeated behaviour patterns that I had been looking to change, but did not know how. Anne was able to give me valuable tools to use, which have allowed me to be the person I really want to be. Every session has left me with something to reflect upon. I feel I have gained a deeper understanding of myself, and consequently my relationships with others have been positively affected. Thank you! (Ms K)

My sessions have helped me look forward in a more positive way. I feel so much more comfortable with myself, considering how I felt when I started. (Ms H)

The sessions were very beneficial to me in helping to express myself more, acknowledge feelings and explore their origins. Helped me to understand others’ perspective of a situation. (Ms C)

I felt very ‘safe’ with Anne. She helped me to face the many issues that seem to be my life at the moment. I realised that any change has to come from me, I am worth it! I’ve never thought that before. (Ms C )

‘ My cancer journey has been a less frightening experience as a result of having counselling and being allowed the space and the time to really dig deep and work through my fears and emotions as they changed along the way. I feel I am in a totally different place emotionally than I was at the beginning of my diagnosis .’ Ms. G.

‘I always felt better after each session, a weight had been lifted. I’m the kind of person who never thought I needed counselling or that it could help me – how wrong was I!’ Ms Z.

‘My experience of counselling was very rewarding. I have learned relaxation techniques and also how to think things through. It was good to have someone non judgemental. Having counselling has helped me to be more positive and assertive: I also learnt that it is ok to say no.’ Ms G

‘I really valued being listened to. The sessions were very helpful. They gave me a chance to really be myself and talk about issues which have affected my life in a profound way.’ Mr C.

‘‘Therapeutic Counselling with Anne has helped me in ways I never thought it would. I have had important insights into my life and my situation which are helping me to think about changes I’d like to make. I feel encouraged to keep exploring’ Ms B.

My training, work experience and any achievement

I hold a Diploma in Counselling from the Institute of Psychosynthesis in London where I completed an in-depth training in therapeutic counselling.

My counselling experience includes therapeutic work with individual parents of young children in a children’s centre setting. This involved working with a wide variety of issues both general (eg managing anxiety, depression, stress and relationship problems) as well as more specific issues of parenting. I have trained as a ‘Triple P’ (Positive Parenting Programme) group facilitator and have worked on parenting programmes teaching strategies and behavioural approaches to more effective, stress free and enjoyable parenting.

I also have experience of working with cancer patients and their families.

I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and also a member of the Association for Psychospiritual Practitioners.
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People travel to wonder
at the height of the mountains
at the huge waves of the sea
at the long courses of the rivers
at the vast compass of the ocean
at the circular motion of the stars
and yet..
they pass by themselves
without wondering
(St Augustine)