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I currently have availability for new clients on Thursday weekly or fortnightly sessions, in person or online.

Hello, I'm Avril, a therapist who specialises in working with women over the age of 40. I help my clients to understand themselves, so they can take control of their life and feel empowered to succeed.

I can help you reflect on important relationships in your life, manage the stress of family issues like caring for children and elderly relatives, or talk about the impact of the symptoms of perimenopause or menopause on your day to day life. I also work with clients to navigate the challenges of running their own business and juggling work and family life.

I use a combination of my formal training, counselling history and lived experience to validate my client’s emotional experiences and help to make meaning of their lives.

I firmly believe that working with a therapist to explore what is going on for you can lead to real change in your life. So whether you are adjusting to a new stage in life or trying to overcome loss or separation, I can help.

Maybe you are constantly giving to others and find you have nothing left for yourself? Do you need some time for you, to explore why you are struggling at the moment? Maybe you are depressed or struggling with loss, anxiety, or chronic pain?

If you are finding life a challenge or feel you need someone to talk to, then I can help. I can offer you a confidential space where you can be listened to empathically.

Please call or email me to set up a free, no commitment, 20 minute zoom call. We would then arrange a convenient time to hold an initial consultation to explore what you are looking for from counselling and whether we can work together.

My practice gives you the opportunity to reflect and explore your difficulties at your own pace in an empathic environment.

I am a qualified psychodynamic counsellor and I offer weekly or fortnightly 50 minute sessions on an open ended basis, meaning the counselling can continue for as long as you like. 

After making an enquiry I will arrange a free, no commitment 20 minute zoom or Teams call to arrange a convenient day and time for an initial consultation. 

The initial consultation which would be for 1 hour at a cost of £55. It could be held at my counselling room in Bedford town centre or online.

At the initial session I will talk with you about why you have chosen to come for counselling now and we can explore together what your counselling goals may be. It is an opportunity for you to ask me any questions about counselling.

At the end of the initial session we can decide whether we are a good fit to work together.