Seasons and Stepping Stones
Seasons and Stepping Stones
Is this a difficult season?
Have you reached a point that you know that you need to talk to someone and need support to make sense of things?
Are you looking for the ‘stepping stones’ to navigate through life?
In life, there are many seasons, and we carry with us the experiences and events of each one. Whilst these experiences are part of our story and make us who we are, they can start to impact us in negative ways.
Just as a suitcase can get jumbled and things get stuffed in, the same is true of our emotions. The events and experiences of life, both the good and the bad can get all shoved into our ‘emotional suitcase’ and it can become heavy to carry each day, or you may even feel that it has burst open, and its contents is all over the floor!
This is where counselling can really help. In counselling, we look through that ‘emotional suitcase’ together in a safe space. Some of what is in there you may decide you no longer want, and it needs to go! Other things will be ready to be put straight back in as it is something treasured, whereas other things may need to be refolded before it can go back in.
If you stop and think about it, when was the last time that you were truly listened to? It rarely happens for lots of reasons. So if you are wanting to have some time to focus on yourself and want to have a look into your ‘emotional suitcase’ get in contact with me - do not struggle alone.
I’m Jen.
I am a qualified and registered counsellor based in Orpington, south-east London.
As well as being a counsellor I am also a qualified and registered British Sign Language interpreter.
I split my week between both professions as I have a genuine love of both… I like working with people!
I have a passion to support and work with people so that they can become all that they want to achieve.
If not working, then I can be found pottering around the garden enjoying the seasons or I love nothing more than a walk by the sea or watching a good film!
Prices
telephone
£60
Sessions 50 mins
Online
£60
50 mins Zoom
Face To Face
£65
Sessions 50 mins
My area of specialism is loss and grief. Loss and grief can impact all areas of our lives and in ways we do not realise that can be traced back to loss.
However, there are seasons in life, when we all need to just sit and talk things through with someone. Often, we don’t want to do this with a friend or family member, due to not wanting to ‘put on them’ or we may not want them to view us differently. If you are simply needing someone to talk to, why not get in touch
50 mins is what is known as the 'counselling hour'. It is the agreed profession optimal length for clients.
I am an integrative counsellor this means that I do not only follow one single method for all my clients. Instead, I will come alongside and find out what the individual needs and apply the most appropriate psychological theory and approach for that person - after all we are not all the same!
No.
This is a common misconception about counselling. I believe you have the answers you are looking for within you and it is far better if you find your own answers. However, I will work with you to support you to find those answers … or, to find your personal ‘stepping stones’.
This will be up to you!
You are not tied into a fixed number of sessions.
It will depend on what you are looking to work on - the more complex an issue, the more time it will take to work through.
It will also depend on how much time you want to give to working through the things that have brought you to counselling.
Many people come to counselling for a ‘season’, and then feel ready to finish. That is always the aim of counselling, that you will no longer feel you need us!
Currently I am offering face to face sessions on Friday mornings in Orpington, just up from the Nugent Shopping complex. It is easy to find and there are excellent transport links.
For many clients this is their preferred way to have counselling!
There are many benefits to working on the telephone or online. For many people time is limited, so working on the telephone or online reduces the time and effort required for travelling to and from a session. This is particularly beneficial for those with limited mobility.
Many people feel more comfortable and confident in their own spaces. It is just important to ensure that you can find a space that you can speak freely and not be overheard, as confidentiality is essential.
Yes.
I would always ask my clients to give me as much notice as possible if they are no longer able or wanting to attend an agreed session.
However, if there is less than 48 hours notice I will charge for that session.
Sending me an email on: info@seasonsandsteppingstones.co.uk or filling out the contact form below is the best way to get in contact with me. We can then arrange a free 15 min consultation.
