Counselling in Churchtown, Southport
A space to pause, reflect and grow.
Hello and welcome to ‘Counselling With Jenny.’
I’m Jenny and I’m so glad you found my website. Seeking support is courageous and I am here to help you through whatever challenges you face. My approach is warm, compassionate and always centred around you.
Starting therapy can feel like a big decision. With so many counsellors and psychotherapists to choose from, you might wonder how you’re suppose to know who’s qualified, safe and right for you. One of the most reliable ways to make sure your counsellor has achieved a professional counselling qualification and works within an ethical framework is to work with a BACP registered therapist (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ).
I work with both adults and children, tailoring sessions to meet individual needs. I offer face to face counselling from my private therapy room, in Churchtown, Southport. I also offer online counselling, giving you the flexibility to choose the option that feels right for you.
Counselling Services in Southport & Merseyside
Adult Counselling in Southport
Adult Counselling in Southport
I am a qualified Person Centred Counsellor and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), my approach is warm, compassionate and entirely centred around you. We’ll work together at a pace that feels comfortable and right for you.
I can help you with a range of issues including bereavement, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, relationship break down, divorce and issues associated with parenting.
Person centred therapy is a type of talking therapy that empowers people to find their own solutions, develop self-awareness, increase self-esteem and self-acceptance. Through empathy and genuine understanding, I aim to build a trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel comfortable being honest and open. Together we can explore what may be troubling you, make sense of your experiences and consider what you need to move forward.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), is a talking therapy that explores the connection between your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Together we gently explore patterns that may be contributing to feelings of anxiety, low mood, stress or feeling stuck. This can include looking at unhelpful thoughts and beliefs, understanding emotional responses and identifying behaviours that may be maintaining difficulties. CBT also offers practical tools and strategies that help build confidence and develop new coping skills.
Children and Young People Counselling in Southport
Children and Young People Counselling in Southport
My experience as a teacher has given me insight into the emotional world of children and young people. I have seen first-hand how worries and difficult experiences can affect confidence, relationships, behaviour and learning. This has shaped my counselling practice and my belief in the importance of creating a space where children feel safe enough to express themselves in their own way.
Integrating person-centred therapy, CBT and therapeutic play, I use a creative and flexible approach that supports each child to express themselves and make sense of their feelings and experiences. Through play, art and other creative approaches, children can explore and understand their emotions, develop healthy coping strategies, and build confidence in their ability to navigate life’s challenges.
School Based Counselling
I can offer counselling for children and young people in your school community. If your school is interested in finding out more, please contact me for further information.
Background & Personal Experience
Prior to counselling, I was a teacher for 18 years, during this time I developed a deep understanding of the importance of emotional wellbeing and how this directly impacts how people learn, behave and build relationships. This experience has directly informed my counselling practice, particularly when supporting children, young people and parents. It has taught me to look beyond behaviour, to listen without judgement and to recognise that every individual has their own experiences and ways of communicating.
I am a Mum of two and have experienced life’s ups and downs and I feel I am both professionally and personally equipped to offer genuine support and empathy to those seeking a comfortable space to come, talk and be heard.
In addition to my private work, I currently work part-time for a charity counselling children in schools across Knowsley.
Practice Location
I work from my therapy room located at:
42 Botanic Road, Churchtown, Southport, PR9 7NE
Parking & Access: There is free parking available on Botanic Road and a bus stop directly outside the building. My therapy room is convenient for Southport, Formby, Ormskirk and Preston.
Accessibility Note: Please note the therapy room is on the first floor and is accessed via a staircase, there is no lift.
Session Fees
Sessions can be face to face in my private, comfortable therapy room in Churchtown, Southport or online.
50-minute sessions are priced at £50.
Sessions are weekly or bi-weekly depending on your needs and preferences.
I offer a free 15 minute, no obligation introductory telephone consultation to discuss your needs and how I can help.
Session Details
I usually suggest an average of 6-12 sessions, enabling you to fully explore your reasons for seeking counselling and to work on overcoming these, however this is flexible and completely tailored around your needs.
A minimum of 48-hours’ notice is required to cancel or amend appointments. Cancellations made with less than 48 hours will incur the full fee.
Ways to Begin
Once you feel ready to take the next step, you’re welcome to get in touch using the contact form on this website. I’ll respond as soon as I can and we can arrange a 15-minute introductory telephone call to see if working together feels right for you.
It is an opportunity for you to tell me a little about yourself and the issues you’d like to explore. There is no charge for this call and there’s no pressure - just an open, relaxed conversation to help you decide what you need. It takes courage to seek counselling, and it is important that you feel that you have made the right choice and that I am the right person for you.