Services for Adults
We have an experienced team of therapists and counsellors who are able to help you...
...however we know that it can feel overwhelming making the call or knowing which type of therapy you may need.
We want to make the process for anyone considering accessing therapy with us as easy as possible as we know it can feel daunting. We promise to get back to you quickly, to talk to you as soon as we can and to get you booked in with a therapist you feel happy to meet. We do our best to avoid waiting lists and have a quick online booking system you can use if you want to.
We are here to listen.
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Together (as a team) we have many years of experience working with adults and know that therapy can help an individual to process trauma, loss or any other difficulties they may be experiencing e.g. divorce, substance misuse, addiction, bereavement, postnatal illness, chronic illness, chronic fatigue, addictions, or help managing harmful behaviours.
Therapy can help you to feel more in control of your life. You can expect absolute respect and sensitivity towards whatever you want to talk about, in complete confidence.
What will happen once I decide to attend therapy/counselling with Essere Therapies?
If you decide to attend therapy, during your first visit to the counsellor, a contract will be agreed which helps both the counsellor and yourself know how you will work together.
It’s important you feel able to speak freely so the counsellor will support you to feel safe and able to express your concerns and experiences in a place free from judgement.
Of course, the counsellor will also discuss confidentiality and how they will keep your information safe. If you would like to, please view our privacy statement.
What it's like
Therapists at Essere adapt their style to suit the individual, if a client feels uncomfortable with silence we don't just ‘sit back’, we move forward and help you to feel more comfortable and at ease. You will get to know the ‘real person’ who your therapist is, someone who has their own thoughts and ideas which, when appropriate, they may express to support you in getting closer to your own truth.
We find that once the person who comes for counselling feels safe within the relationship, they are able to explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviours freely. Clients become able to identify what is causing their difficulties and are supported in the process of working towards positive change and a more peaceful state.
We receive lots of feedback from clients but the most talked about part of the process is that they find the experience of therapy supportive and non-threatening. The client is always in control of what to share during their sessions, with the therapist by their side offering understanding, compassion and acceptance.
This is an experience from one of our clients...
I have unfortunately been through some very tough and challenging times and before meeting the counsellor at Essere, I struggled immensely with anxiety and depression following a major traumatic experience.
When I first met the counsellor and spoke to her I felt instantly at ease and grateful for her kind ways. She helped me through the toughest time of my life, she offered the support I needed and was never judgemental of my attitudes and feelings.
The counsellor has helped me so much with issues I feel I couldn’t have coped with on my own. She has listened to all of my worries and I am truly grateful to her for everything she has done for me and, in turn, for my family. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Therapy for adults
All our therapists/ counsellors work within the humanistic approach which emphasises the personal worth of the individual, the centrality of human values, and the creative, active nature of human beings and human relationships. The approach is optimistic and focuses on the noble human capacity to overcome hardship, pain and despair.
We also offer a hybrid approach blending face to face and online therapy. Many clients find the flexible approach beneficial and more accessible.
We also offer single session therapy if you have a specific issue that you would like to work through.
Single session therapy isn't just for when you're struggling with a problem. It's also a great way to build skills, like communication skills, listening skills or a relationship difficulty that you feel keeps getting repeated and you're unsure why!
We are hear to help life feel easier...
Humanistic therapies
Humanistic therapies work to help the client understand their experience from their own perspective, focusing on self-development and growth. The approach helps the client connect with their own values and self-worth enabling them to move forward towards a more peaceful state of being.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
CBT - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - is a talking therapy, based on the theory that feelings, thoughts, what we do and how our body feels are all connected. If we change one of these, we can alter the others.
When we feel worried or distressed, we often fall into patterns of thinking and responding which can worsen how we feel. CBT tends to focus on the here and now rather than the past and helps us notice and change problematic thinking styles or behaviour patterns so we can feel better.
Somatic Therapy
Somatic therapy is a gentle, creative way to work with trauma. Our bodies hold the emotion, so it is based on the ability to listen to our innermost feelings; it is a witnessing the trauma and its impact, rather than re-experiencing it. The therapist is in tune with the client's process and supports the client to feel in control of their feelings, using body-focusing techniques. The client can feel deeply satisfied within the process even when dealing with difficult feelings.
Integrative Therapy
Integrative therapy aligns therapeutic techniques from differing orientations to best suit the individual.Tailoring the therapy allows the therapist to adapt their approach placing the client central to the process. It allows freedom of expression in a safe, trusted relationship, enabling clients to make changes so they feel more balanced and able to face the world.
Another client said:
"There’s no feeling quite like being able to be in a comfortable, trusting environment and let every intrusive thought that had bothered you out, and for the person on the receiving end truly care about you and your journey.
Helen has helped me out of the dark times and helped me to heal and move on in such a positive way. I always know she’s only a text or a phone call away. I can’t imagine where I would’ve been without her genuine support.
Over the eight month period I saw Helen, she has helped me to understand the way my mind works, giving me some of the best techniques to deal with situations on my own. I’ve tried other services before but Helen was the only one who made me feel safe and cared about.
She has truly helped shape me into the person I am becoming, and I will always be grateful for how she helped me to understand my mind and who I am. Thank you Helen."