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A warm welcome. I am an experienced counsellor offering private counselling in York. I also offer online counselling across the UK.

 

I work with adults aged 18-40 including many autistic adults and LGBTQ+ clients. I have particular experience supporting anxiety, low mood and life transitions.

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I also work as a university counsellor, giving me first-hand experience of supporting students with the academic, personal and emotional challenges of university life. I bring this experience into my private practice, offering support that is informed by a real understanding of student life.

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How are you doing at the moment? You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck or lost. Perhaps you are overthinking everything, finding relationships difficult, feeling less confident in yourself or dealing with a situation that is hard to manage on your own.

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It can be difficult to talk about these things with family and friends. You may worry about being a burden or fear being judged. Counselling offers a confidential space where you can talk openly about what is concerning you, at your own pace.

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Anxiety and other difficulties

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Anxiety is one of the main difficulties I support people with. It can leave you feeling overwhelmed, constantly on edge or unable to switch off. You might be overthinking conversations and decisions, experiencing panic, struggling to relax or finding everyday life harder to manage.

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Through counselling, we can explore what is behind these patterns and what may be keeping them going.

We can also look at ways of managing anxiety that feel realistic and useful for you.

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I also support clients with low mood and depression, low self-esteem and confidence, relationship difficulties, bereavement and difficult life transitions. 

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How counselling can help

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Counselling gives you time and space to understand your experiences, recognise your needs and think about what you want to change. It can help you make sense of difficult thoughts and feelings, feel more confident in yourself and develop healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.

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My approach is calm, supportive and collaborative. We can work together at a pace that feels comfortable for you. You don't need to have everything figured out before you begin.

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Counselling in York and online

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I offer weekly or fortnightly counselling in York from my practice in Heworth. Online counselling is also available.

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If you are considering counselling, you are very welcome to get in touch.

Madeleine Bentley. BACP accredited gay counsellor in York.

Sessions: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10am to 5pm.

Zoom sessions available from 9am. 

You can find details about sessions and fees here. 

 

 

If you are considering counselling, you are very welcome to get in touch. Please use the button below.

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All you need to do is send a couple of lines introducing yourself and let me know when you are available. 

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