Welcome to Inner Thoughts Counselling
Online Counselling and Therapy for Adults in East Lothian and Across the UK
Hello and welcome. Thank you for visiting Inner Thoughts Counselling.My name is Susan and I am a therapist based local to Haddington, Dunbar and North Berwick in East Lothian providing both short and long term therapy to adult individuals online in East Lothian and throughout the UK
Counselling with Care and Understanding
Life has a habit of throwing curve balls at the most unexpected times which can result in feelings of stuckness, difficultiy coping or looking for greater clarity at these times.
Whether you've had or someone close to you have had an unexpected change in circumstances, experiencing a chronic illness, menopause/peri-menopause, going through a major life change, work place bullying, sudden or unexpected caring responsibilities, feeling stressed, low mood or anxiety can have a massive impact on relationships with ourselves and those around us.
Looking for a counsellor/therapist can feel overwhelming or scary however you have just taken the first step on your journey.
I'm a qualified therapeutic counsellor and I work with adult individuals aged over 18. I have completed further training in online counselling.
I come from a background of shift work in previous occupations which allows me to understand how challenging it can be to commit to anything when shifts change every week. This is why I offer flexibility as much as possible for appointments if you require flexibility.
I regularly engage in continuing professional development (CPD) and working ethically I'm a member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and am UK GDPR compliant.
A Supportive and Personal Approach to Online Therapy
As a qualified and experienced pluralistic counsellor, I work collaboratively with you to find the right combination of therapeutic approaches.
Finding the right mix for you
Being the individual person that you are, I offer you a unique blend of therapy approaches tailored to suit your needs and preferences which will be guided by you- allowing your journey of self-discovery to be personal and meaningful.
A safe and non-judgemental space
You’ll be offered a confidential, non-judgemental and empathetic environment for exploring your emotions, inner thoughts and choices.
Time to reflect and move forward
Counselling/therapy creates a space for you for reflection and helps you consider the direction you may want to move towards in your life.
What issues can therapy help with?
If your feeling unable to relax, more fearful than normal, stressed, anxious, on edge, more irritable, emotional, confused or conflicted about your feelings/situation, tired all the time, lacking in energy/motivation or feel like nobody understands you - Working with myself for either long-term or short-term will allow you explore whats brought you to where you are in life and explore who you are or parts of who you are.
Examples of issues I can support you with include:
Depression
Anxiety
Loneliness
Isolation
Stress
Caregiving
Grief
Relationship Issues
Chronic Illness
Burnout
Workplace Stress
Low Mood
Anticipatory Grief
Anger
Low Self-Esteem
Menopause
Peri-Menopause
Life Changes
Parenting Pressures
Online Counselling Wherever You Are
Distance is no object if you feel you would like to work with myself - I offer online counselling throughout the UK.
All you need is working wifi and a quiet and private space with no disruptions or distractions.
Sessions & Fees
Sessions will last 50 mins and will cost £50 per session.
I have a limited number of reduced fee sessions for unpaid carers.
Sessions are currently online only using a secure video platform.
I offer sessions on a variety of days/times including Saturdays and Sundays.
I offer a free introductory online session lasting up to 20 mins which allows you to decide whether you feel comfortable working with myself.
How I Work in Therapy
I believe you are the only person who knows what’s right for you and your situation.
You hold the answers – I facilitate a space for exploration and may gently challenge you when it helps you to gain clarity and insight.
I will provide you with a confidential space where you can explore the areas you want to know more about yourself or have a clearer understanding of.
Along with the option of providing you with some practical startegies you can take away for future use should you wish to use them.
Get in touch
If you have any questions about how therapy works, or would like to arrange a free introductory online session, please feel free to get in touch.
I aim to reply to enquiries within 48hrs.
When waiting for a reply please check your spam/junk folder incase my reply has gone there instead of your inbox.
Your confidentiality is very important to me. I will only use the information gathered from your enquiry to reply via email.
I am uk GDPR compliant and I will not share your personal details with anyone else. A full copy of my privacy policy is available on request.
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