Andrea Walmsley Counselling

I provide early intervention counselling service for adults experiencing stress, general anxiety, depression, burnout, self esteem issues, grief and loss, relationship issues, mental health issues related to chronic pain. Interventions from evidence based approaches are tailored to the individual needs of the client and are underpinned by a person-centred approach.

I have a  special interest  in working with individuals who feel so overwhelmed by the pressures they are experiencing at work and at home, that they have very little time for anything other than their duties and responsibilities. Mental and physical exhaustion is such a big factor in their daily existence that they often can’t be bothered, or simply have no time to schedule in the activities that once brought them joy and excitement. 

Clients who have arrived at this point report that their relationships are suffering as a result of their tiredness and irritability. They feel that their close family members just don’t “get it” and they feel alone. They often have trouble sleeping, and experience muscle aches, pains and tension, tightness in the chest, clenched jaw, trembling and nervousness, susceptibility to colds and a disinterest in sexual intimacy.

These clients are sometimes barely holding it together, but at the same time, they want to be good partners/spouses/parents , who feel passion for the things they choose to do in their personal and professional lives. They want to grow old knowing that they gave their dreams a decent shot. They just need help to figure out where they should begin to change.

I help clients by providing a safe, non judgemental space where they can share their concerns. If they so desire, I will share some tools and strategies that can help them to live their lives their way and give them the opportunity to feel hopeful, peace-filled, capable, motivated, confident, worthy. 

Please note that this is NOT a crisis service.