Are you stressed at work?
When work is causing you stress and unhappiness, it can take over your life. Workplace bullying, harassment, unrealistic deadlines, and feeling inadequate or undervalued can also negatively affect your ability to cope.
My aim is to get to the cause of your work-related stress. I offer a private, non-judgemental setting, allowing you to talk about the difficulties you’re experiencing and help you understand what may be causing the stress, and plan steps you can take to overcome it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the long-term effects of work-related stress?
In the long-term, work-related stress can lead to anxiety, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, depression, sleep problems, and suicidal thoughts.
It can also impact your social life, and you may pick up bad habits as a way of coping such as drinking, smoking, and over or under eating.
What are the signs of work-related stress?
Some of the signs of work-related stress include lack of confidence, lack of concentration and productivity, feeling negative, increased sensitivity, irritability or short-tempered, mood swings, sleeping more or less than usual, increased or low appetite, headaches, aches and pains, and keeping to yourself or avoiding social situations.
Do I need to be referred for counselling by my GP?
No, you do not need to be referred by your GP. I do take referrals from GPs, charities, and organisations, but most of my clients are self-referrals.
How long does counselling last?
Each session lasts 50 minutes. I offer a free initial telephone consultation to understand your goals for counselling, which we will review at regular intervals.
You are welcome to continue with counselling for as long as you feel it benefits you, which may be a matter of weeks or longer term.
How do I make an appointment?
Visit the Contact Page for details. I will endeavour to respond as soon as possible to arrange a convenient time for us to meet.
Do you offer virtual counselling?
Yes, we will still begin with an initial free telephone consultation before moving on to Zoom. For quality purposes, it is essential you have a good internet connection.