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I currently have limited availability for new clients. I offer face to face sessions from my room in the peaceful setting of Ransom Woods , Rainworth, near to Mansfield. There is plenty of safe parking, toilet facilities and even a kitchen where I can offer you a hot drink!

If you are unable to get to Mansfield, then I do offer online video which allows counselling to be accessible and flexible to meet your needs. I understand that for some driving to a new location can be overwhelming - online counselling could be the option for you.

I also offer Walk and Talk Therapy from two locations - Ransom Woods and Peter Fidler/Carr Vale Nature Reserve. Both offer free parking, just bring your hot drink and yourself as we share your therapy in a more natural and organic setting.

 I offer a free 15 minute introduction call where we can discuss together your counselling needs and preferred method of therapy.

I work in a person centered way offering you a safe and comfortable space to talk freely about your concerns. 

Your therapy is an investment in you, I will support you in your investment by tailoring the sessions to meet your unique needs ensuring you are the absolute focus of each session. I believe you are the expert in your life, although I do not offer advice I can offer a different perspective on how you are currently experiencing your difficulties.

I have over 11 years supporting people with their addiction or alcohol abuse. This is a subject very close to my heart, as I understand how difficult and rocky the road to early sobriety can feel, both for the addict/alcoholic and the family/friends too.  NO shame or guilt,  but instead purely empathy, care and a listening heart can enable those first daunting steps towards Freedom.

I work with anxiety, stress, depression, alcoholism, addiction, childhood trauma, Domestic abuse (emotional, physical, financial, coercive control, sexual). 

From myself you will find no shame or guilt about whatever it is you maybe struggling with, instead you will be met with warmth, care, kindness and compassion - a true safe emotional space where we can work together on your counselling needs. I will meet you wherever you may be emotionally and mentally, my aim is to understand you and your difficulties as you experience them.

There is no one size fits all within my practice - we are all so very unique, all live and have different views on life, so your counselling will be tailored and unique to you. 

I like to compare counselling to a road  - there will twists and turns, sharp hairpin corners to steer around, there will be potholes as the road becomes bumpy, there may be roadworks where we have to re-navigate the route but then there will also be that beautiful smooth freshly laid tarmac, where the road opens up to long, clear views ahead!

I believe effective counselling is based upon a trusting and safe relationship, from the very first session I will be listening to fully hear and understand you. I want to get to know you, to learn how you tick, to feel empathy towards your hurt, your emotional distress and your pain. 

You may come armed with 101 questions, you may feel nervous or anxious and be doubtful that counselling can help you , or you may want to talk non-stop to get things off your chest. All of these scenarios are usual and very normal. I will be here to welcome you however you show up to your first session - I am showing up alongside you.

You will not be alone on your journey to find the freedom of who you were meant to be.

I currently have availability for face to face sessions on Thursdays and Fridays in a lovely room at Ransom Woods, near to Mansfield, Notts.

I have limited evening availability weekdays (online), but please ask as there can be cancellations to fill at times.

Welcome to Freedom Therapeutic Counselling - My name is Teresa and I am dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to Freedom from life's challenges. 

I work with adults who are finding themselves in difficulties with alcohol and /or drug use, helping them to break free of the chains of alcoholism or addiction. I understand how hard it is to stop and stay stopped from drinking. There is another way to live, and I can support you on the path to recovery. 

I also work with women who have experienced domestic abuse, helping with the long term impacts upon a woman's confidence, self esteem, trauma, anxiety and depression. 

I understand the profound impact trauma (especially childhood trauma) can have on your life, even years down the line. I am here to support you on a journey towards healing, recovery and find the Freedom to be who you were always meant to be.

I also have a working knowledge of the 12 step program. Counselling is a great addition to run alongside the 12 step program, embedding new behaviours, thoughts and exploring areas for future spiritual growth.

I am committed to providing a safe, ethical space (incorporating the Íø±¬ÃÅ's Ethical Framework into my practice). 

 I work in a client centered manner, walking alongside you every step of the way. Your sessions will be focussed on you, your needs, goals and desired outcomes - from myself you will find no judgement, no blame or shame, simply support on your path to wherever you would like it to lead. You will be offered the space to talk, to share, to be heard and understood, helping you to feel empowered in your decisions, to reconnect in your relationships, and to rebuild with lasting wellbeing.

Freedom to make your own choices is key, together we can work towards finding more balance, peace and calm in your life. 

Life can be difficult to navigate sometimes - whether your struggles are daily or deep seated then I am here to help. You are most definitely alone. 

Find the Freedom to be who you were meant to be.     

I offer a free 15 minute initial phone call (made by prior booking), to talk about your journey and what Freedom may look like for you. This could be the first step towards a healthier and happier life. You are most definitely not alone.