Your True Nature
Counselling & Supervision
Online Counselling and Supervision based in Sheffield
Welcome to Your True Nature Counselling & Supervision
Support with Nature in mind
Online Counsellor and Supervisor based in Sheffield
Jen Walsh
I started my counselling career over 20 years ago, and have worked in private practice, the NHS, universities and colleges, schools and in community mental health in the USA and the UK. I am as enthusiastic now as I was when I first started out - perhaps even more so as I have learned more about people's capacity to heal and change their lives at any age. I am a trained Forest Therapy leader, and incorporate Nature into my work for any clients who want ideas to supplement their therapy work.
Counselling
I want you to get the most out of every session. I will show up ready and willing to collaborate with you on the things that are bothering you. You will find me to be punctual, attentive, friendly and professional. I am a creative thinker so will be offering you my thoughts and helping you develop new insights and tap into your inner wisdom. I will share ideas for things you could be doing between sessions to supplement our work together (and give you the most value for your hard-earned money!) - these are recommendations not requirements.
My style suits people who want to tap into their inner resources, try new approaches, navigate life transitions or decisions - who want a fuller life and freedom from stuck patterns or negative views of themselves. I work best with clients who are ready to be bold in their exploration, have lots of curiosity, ready to engage in their own work, and who want a bit more interaction from their therapist - I don't just nod my head. You may like the idea of journalling, or trying some nature-based activities you can do near to home to expand on what we cover in our sessions. Most importantly I will hold hope and non-judgement, especially in sessions when you might be doubting yourself. And I will cheer you on when you are ready to finish our work together.
Key themes that come up in my work are developing self-compassion, understanding your needs and how you can meet them and soothe difficult emotions, creating boundaries and clear communication, and trying out creative approaches to self-expression, healing and support.
I consider myself to be an active counsellor, who likes to understand my clients in a holistic way, but ultimately I trust your judgement about what does and doesn't work for you. I may offer invitations to try different things but you are always in charge of the sessions and what is talked about.
I engage in regular clinical supervision and practise excellent self-care. If anything gets in the way of my ability to show up for our sessions whole-heartedly I will inform you at the earliest opportunity. I have excellent professional boundaries so you know we will be focusing on YOU when we are together. I will tailor-make my recommendations for things you can do between sessions based on what I learn about you. I might suggest books, podcasts, music, TED talks, video clips, films that I think you could benefit from.
Fees
- I offer a free 30 min phone or video chat to see if we might work well together.
- A standard therapy session lasts 50 minutes and costs £60 payable in advance. Longer sessions of up to 90 minutes can be arranged by mutual agreement and are charged at £100.
- Sessions for 2 people (couples/friends/siblings/parent and adult child) are £80 for 50 minutes (standard), or £120 for 90 mins. While I am unable to offer concessionary rates, clients can choose to meet less frequently (starting with bi-weekly sessions rather than weekly).
- Counselling supervision sessions start at £65 for trained counsellors (£45 for student counsellors) per 60 minute session.
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help. You can also call me on 07946724650 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first.
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