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I am offering sessions from the second week in August on Tuesday afternoons and evenings, and Wednesday daytimes until 5pm at the my counselling room at the Site Gallery next to the Showroom/Workstation in Sheffield city centre.

I also offer sessions on Thursdays from 2pm until 8pm at Whitham Road Therapy Rooms in Broomhill, Sheffield. I have sessions at 2pm and 3pm available from September. 

If you are interested in sessions at those times, please contact me at oakbranchescounselling@gmail.com or using the contact button in this profile. I always start with a free introductory online or phone conversation, which is an opportunity for us both to see if we would be a good fit.

Thank you for looking at my profile, and I hope that your search for a therapist is fruitful. 

I understand my job as providing a space for you where you feel cared for no matter what you say or have done, to help you understand yourself better and to help you to bring change about in your life.

I believed we change when we are cared for unconditionally; that whatever we reveal about ourselves, even the bits we hope no-one ever sees, we will still be cared for. I also believe that we need someone who will truly listen to us, both what we're saying and what we're not and who can see the parts of us that we cannot. We also need someone who has done the work on themselves so that they are clear what is their's and what is yours. I see my job as providing that for you, so that you can change.

I understand a big part of my job as a therapist is to empathetically understand your experience and to communicate that understanding to you. What that means in practice is that there are often parts of ourselves that we're not aware of. I sometimes use music to play those parts of you, so that you can hear it and accept parts of yourself that are pushed down or ignored.

Please see some testimonials from clients below:

'I was so hesitant about getting therapy at the start and even when I was looking but it turned out to be one of the best things I've ever done. I feel like there's a huge weight gone from my shoulders and I'm finally able to accept and look forward to the path I'm on and in doing so it's allowed me to grow and really enjoy who I'm becoming.' (BR)

'When I sought out a therapist I was struggling to function and crucially unable to figure out what was causing my pain. Peter helped me slowly unravel my problems so that I could understand them, and then how I could learn to deal with them. The progress we made was incredible, and over time it felt like the fog had been lifted and I was able to enjoy the days again. Peter is warm, patient, non-judgemental, and I would recommend him to anybody looking for a helping hand during a difficult time.' (HT)

 work with adults who have come with lots of different issues, such as low-mood, sadness, anxiety, spiritual issues, self--harm and suicidal thoughts and intention. I have worked with clients from a variety of faiths, sexualities and gender.

I have particular experience working with Teachers and people within the Educational sphere. I have worked in Education myself for many years, and understand the complexity of both the work and the issues it can raise in us.

I can use music in my therapeutic work if it is helpful to the client. Sometimes I improvise music in sessions to feel and understand what may be too difficult for my client to put into words. I can also record the music and send it to the client afterwards. I believe in working with the whole of the person. Not just the mind, the feelings or the body. Music touches all these things together.

I offer a free online first session for 30 minutes. This is a chance for both of us to work out if I would be a helpful therapist for you. I would also encourage you to try out other therapists so that you can decide who would be the best fit for you. Following the session I will keep the session time free for a week for you to decide whether you would like to start work together.

Hello,

I have a sessions available on Fridays commencing from July 2025 at the Whitham Road Therapy Rooms. These are available between 9:40am and 1:30pm.

I have sessions at 2pm, 4pm and 5pm available starting on Thursdays from August 2025 at the Whitham Road Therapy Rooms in Broomhill. If you are interested in these please do get in touch.

Please get in touch for a free introductory online or phone conversation.

Thank you for looking at my profile, and I hope that your search for a therapist is fruitful. 

Peter Rawling

I understand my job as providing a space for you where you feel cared for no matter what you say or have done, to help you understand yourself better and to help you to bring change about in your life.

I believed we change when we are cared for unconditionally; that whatever we reveal about ourselves, even the bits we hope no-one ever sees, we will still be cared for. I also believe that we need someone who will truly listen to us, both what we're saying and what we're not and who can see the parts of us that we cannot. We also need someone who has done the work on themselves so that they are clear what is their's and what is yours. I see my job as providing that for you, so that you can change.

I understand a big part of my job as a therapist is to empathetically understand your experience and to communicate that understanding to you. What that means in practice is that there are often parts of ourselves that we're not aware of. I sometimes use music to play those parts of you, so that you can hear it and accept parts of yourself that are pushed down or ignored.

Please see some testimonials from clients below:

'I was so hesitant about getting therapy at the start and even when I was looking but it turned out to be one of the best things I've ever done. I feel like there's a huge weight gone from my shoulders and I'm finally able to accept and look forward to the path I'm on and in doing so it's allowed me to grow and really enjoy who I'm becoming.' (BR)

'When I sought out a therapist I was struggling to function and crucially unable to figure out what was causing my pain. Peter helped me slowly unravel my problems so that I could understand them, and then how I could learn to deal with them. The progress we made was incredible, and over time it felt like the fog had been lifted and I was able to enjoy the days again. Peter is warm, patient, non-judgemental, and I would recommend him to anybody looking for a helping hand during a difficult time.' (HT)

I work with adults who have come with lots of different issues, such as low-mood, sadness, anxiety, spiritual issues, self--harm and suicidal thoughts and intention. I have worked with clients from a variety of faiths, sexualities and gender.

I have particular experience working with Teachers and people within the Educational sphere. I have worked in Education myself for many years, and understand the complexity of both the work and the issues it can raise in us.

I can use music in my therapeutic work if it is helpful to the client. Sometimes I improvise music in sessions to feel and understand what may be too difficult for my client to put into words. I can also record the music and send it to the client afterwards. I believe in working with the whole of the person. Not just the mind, the feelings or the body. Music touches all these things together.

I offer a free online first session for 30 minutes. This is a chance for both of us to work out if I would be a helpful therapist for you. I would also encourage you to try out other therapists so that you can decide who would be the best fit for you. Following the session I will keep the session time free for a week for you to decide whether you would like to start work together.