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Finding Help is Easier Than You May Think   Regardless of who we are or what stage of our lives we are at, any one of us can encounter difficulties we could use some help in overcoming. Should you find yourself feeling like this, whether as a result of a new problem you are facing or something with which you have been silently struggling for some time, the decision to seek help and see a counsellor to discuss your personal issues may seem quite daunting. You may be worried about what your friends and family might think or have questions about how long it will take to feel better. You might have questions about the costs involved and whether things can be covered by insurance.
If this is completely new for you, you are probably wondering exactly what happens during counselling or be concerned about what might be expected of you in the counselling sessions. Quite likely you also have concerns about the confidentiality of your visits and the qualifications of the person you might see. All of these are important questions that have to be answered before making the decision to telephone a counsellor and make that first appointment. You are not alone in feeling that at times that there appears to be nowhere to turn, and that the whole idea of finding the right person for you to speak with seems fraught with difficulty.

But getting assistance does not have to be traumatic. My name is Johnathan Pease and I understand how difficult it can be to take that first step and contact somebody for help. Originally trained and Certificated by Relate for relationship counselling, I began counselling in the Bishops Stortford/Harlow area in 1996. As well as my Relate qualifications, I hold a Post Graduate diploma in Counselling from the University of Hertfordshire, a specialist Post Graduate Diploma in working with survivors of childhood physical, emotional and sexual abuse from the University of Middlesex, an Advanced Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) methods from the University of Warwick and Advanced Diplomas and a certification in Hypnotherapy from the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners. In addition, I am accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and am a UKRCP Registered Independent Counsellor/Psychotherapist.

Together, my training and experience provide me the ability to assist with a variety of difficulties including: Relationship issues for both individuals and couples, Survivors of childhood sexual, physical and emotional abuse, Anxiety and Stress, Depression, and Family or Cultural difficulties. Additionally I have over 20 years experience working with Addictions and Compulsive behaviours and am sympathetic to the work done through 12 step fellowships such as Alcoholics Anonymous 

If you are feeling that certain areas of your life are keeping you from achieving peace of mind and contentment, or if you would like to try and find some answers so that you can begin to regain control over your situation, perhaps a confidential conversation to learn more about how counselling could help would be beneficial to you. If, after an initial telephone conversation you should decide to seek further assistance, both day and evening appointments are available in friendly comfortable surroundings.

Johnathan Pease   MH, Ad Diploma HP, CC Coun, CC Relate, PG Diploma Couns
PG Diploma in Legacy of Childhood Sexual and Emotional Trauma
Advanced Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Accredited Member, British Association For Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Accreditation Number 551637

 UKRCP Registered Independent Counsellor/Psychotherapist

Wentworth Drive Bishops Stortford Herts, CM23 2PD

For further information or to arrange a confidential consultation, please call:
01279 83 44 67
 

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