Park Counselling
Counselling and Psychotherapy
In-person sessions in Nottingham, online sessions anywhere in the UK.
Welcome
If you are looking for a caring, experienced, professional counsellor or psychotherapist in Nottingham then I may be able to help.
I provide counselling and psychotherapy services for individuals from 18 years upwards and work with clients both in person at my practice in Nottingham and online via video-sessions across the UK.
I work with a broad range of clients from diverse backgrounds, cultures and occupations and welcome clients of all genders and sexual orientations.
I accept clients from most major private medical insurers, such as Bupa, Aviva, Western Provident / WPA, Pru Health and Axa.
I also provide employee assistance services for employers and organisations wishing to provide counselling support for their employees.
I have more than ten years’ experience in private practice and am a Registered and Accredited Member of the BACP.
“I do not make any assumptions and you will not be judged, I believe that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and compassion.”
Ann Biddle
MSC, CTA, PGCDipCouns, Pract NLP, Registered MBACP (Accred)
You Are Not Alone
The thought of starting counselling or psychotherapy and talking to someone about the problems you are experiencing can feel daunting. It can be hard to make the first move.
Sometimes people tell me they put off talking to someone – sometimes for months – because they felt bad about feeling bad, or experienced feelings of guilt or shame, thinking “I should be able to sort this out by myself…”
Usually people feel relieved once they have made a start, and often tell me at the end of their sessions that they wish they had spoken to someone sooner.
Every year, one in four people suffer with some kind of mental health issue.
We all experience distressing events, difficult feelings or relationship issues at some point in our lives, it’s just part of being human. And at those times, a little support can go a long way.
Whatever you are experiencing, you don’t have to face it alone. In reading this website and looking for support, you have already taken a positive first step on your journey towards feeling better.
However bad things are, it’s never too late. Talking therapies can help.
Issues That I Work With
People bring a wide variety of issues to therapy and I have listed some of the most commonly experienced issues here. This list does not cover everything though, so please contact me if you want to talk about something else and we can discuss it.
I have a special interest in the areas of trauma, bereavement and loss.
Common issues include:
- Depression or persistent low mood
- Anxiety, agitation, panic, panic attacks
- Anger, irritability
- Trauma, post-traumatic stress, PTSD from various causes
- Childhood issues
- Unresolved “baggage” from the past
- Bereavement and loss
- Work related stress, feeling overloaded, burnout
- Bullying or abuse in any form, past or present
- Adjusting to major life changes
- Serving armed forces and ex-services personnel
- Low confidence, lack of self-esteem
- Relationship issues, repeating patterns of relationship problems
Counselling and Psychotherapy Services Available
Counselling & Psychotherapy for Individuals
How to get started, plus info on fees, scheduling and FAQs.
Funding Sessions Through Private Medical Insurance
How to get started and FAQs.
Employee Assistance - Counselling Support for Your Employees
Information for employers and organisations.