Counselling for when life feels overwhelming
For adults, children and young people in Southport and online
Perhaps you've been holding everything together for everyone else.
You might look like you're coping on the outside, while inside your mind never seems to switch off.
Perhaps you're overthinking, feeling anxious or overwhelmed, doubting yourself, or spending so much time looking after everyone else that you've lost sight of what you need.
You don't have to arrive at counselling knowing exactly what's wrong or what you want to change.
We can start with where you are.
Does any of this feel familiar?
You might find yourself…
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Overthinking conversations, decisions or things that haven't even happened yet.
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Finding it difficult to switch off, even when you're exhausted.
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Feeling anxious, overwhelmed or emotionally drained.
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Being much kinder to other people than you are to yourself.
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Saying yes when you really want to say no, then feeling guilty when you set boundaries.
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Worrying about letting people down or feeling responsible for how others feel.
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Questioning yourself and wondering whether you're good enough.
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Feeling as though you're holding everything together for everyone else.
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Carrying experiences from the past that still seem to show up in the present.
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Feeling that you've somehow lost touch with yourself along the way.
You don't need to fit neatly into a box, have a diagnosis, or know exactly what's wrong.
Sometimes you just know that something doesn't feel right anymore and you'd like things to feel different.
We can start there.
Hi, I'm Jenny
I'm a qualified counsellor and clinical hypnotherapist based in Southport. I work with adults, children and young people.
I believe counselling should feel like a space where you can be yourself - without judgement, pressure or having to pretend that everything is okay.
I work in an integrative way, which means I don't expect you to fit into one particular type of therapy. We'll work together in a way that feels right for you, at a pace that feels manageable.
You don't need to have all the answers. That's something we can explore together.
Counselling that works around you
There isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy.
Some sessions may simply give you the space to talk and make sense of what you're feeling. At other times, we might explore patterns that keep repeating, look at practical ways to manage anxiety or overwhelm, work with difficult experiences from the past, or find ways to help you feel more grounded and in control.
I draw on different therapeutic approaches depending on what you need, rather than expecting you to fit into one particular way of working.
We'll go at your pace, and we'll work out together what feels most helpful.
Understand
Make sense of your thoughts, feelings and patterns.
Regulate
Find ways to manage overwhelm and feel safer and calmer.
Change
Develop new ways of responding to yourself, others and life's challenges.
How can I support you?
Counselling for adults
Life can become exhausting when you're constantly overthinking, putting others first or trying to hold everything together.
I offer a supportive space to explore what's happening beneath the surface, understand yourself more deeply and begin finding ways forward that feel right for you.
Counselling for children & young people
When your child is struggling, it can be difficult to know what they need or how best to help.
I offer children and young people a safe, age-appropriate space to express themselves, make sense of their feelings and develop ways of managing the things they're finding difficult.
Not sure if counselling is right for you?
That's completely okay. You don't have to decide before getting in touch.
I offer a free introductory chat so we can talk briefly about what's bringing you to counselling, you can ask any questions you have and we can see whether working together feels like the right fit.
There's no pressure or obligation to book afterwards.
Ready to take the next step?
You don't need to know exactly what to say or have everything figured out before you get in touch.
Whether you're looking for support for yourself or for your child, you're welcome to contact me and we can start with a conversation.
Counselling in Southport • Online counselling • Adults • Children & young people
At Beech Tree Counselling I provide a safe and welcoming space where you will be heard and accepted without judgement. My approach is guided by your needs and we will work together at a pace that is comfortable for you.
I respect that every individual is unique, and that everyone has the potential to make positive changes in their lives. My aim is to support you in unlocking your potential and moving towards a happier, more fulfilling life.
“People are just as wonderful as sunsets if I can let them be… When I look at a sunset, I don't find myself saying, “Soften the orange a bit on the right hand corner”… I don't try to control a sunset. I watch with awe as it unfolds.”