Serenus Psychotherapy

If you have found yourself here, you may be really struggling at the moment and are seeking some help. Wading through the hard situations we find ourselves in can stir up many different feelings, such as fear, overwhelm and helplessness. We may also feel alone in it all.

We all go through hardships in life, and sometimes need extra support or company to work through the challenges we face. Counselling can be a great way of accessing this.

Please feel free to explore my website, to get to know more about me and my practice, and to see if I could be of help to you.

What is Counselling and

Psychotherapy?

Counselling and psychotherapy are a type of talking therapy, where a client and a trained therapist set aside time to together explore the client’s problems, including difficult feelings they may have. Sessions are regular, lasting an hour, and take place over a sustained period of time.

Counselling is short-term (up to 12 sessions) and focuses on a specific problem or situation, whereas psychotherapy is a long-term approach (months or years) and aims to gain a deeper understanding of a person’s problems. Psychotherapy often involves exploring a person’s past. Both are carried out in a safe and confidential environment.

At the core of counselling and psychotherapy is a relationship built on trust and safety. It is on this basis that the client can begin to explore and experience acceptance of their inner world; this can lead to change and improvements in one’s mental health and wellbeing.

It is important that you feel comfortable talking to the therapist you choose and feel you can work together. I provide a free initial session to see if counselling with me feels right.

Central to my work as a counsellor and therapist is creating a respectful, compassionate and non-judgmental space in which you can begin to explore and better understand yourself and the situations you find yourself in. Together, we journey towards making the positive changes you feel ready to make. Sometimes this will take a short set of six to twelve sessions; sometimes it will be a longer open-ended working relationship. We will work out together what feels right for you.

I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist, which means I am trained in different therapeutic approaches: Humanistic/Person-centred, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural. Being trained in these different approaches means I am able to work flexibly and can offer bespoke therapy to help meet your needs and preferences. Deciding on a therapeutic approach is done collaboratively, based on what feels most helpful and of value to you. The belief here is just as each person is unique—their personality, life experiences and needs—so will counselling be different for each client. If you wish to understand more about the approaches mentioned, please see:

https://www.bacp.co.uk/about-therapy/types-of-therapy/integrative-counselling/

Working With Me

The areas I can provide help with are:

Anxiety
Phobias
Depression
Low-self confidence and/or low self-esteem
Shame
Stress
Burnout
Loss and grief
Loneliness and isolation
Relationship problems
High sensitivity
Spirituality

Contact Me

Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy (Level 7) at University of South Wales
Postgraduate Certificate in Integrative Counselling Skills (Level 6&7) at University of South Wales
REWIND Technique - IARTT - International Association for Rewind Trauma Therapy
BACP Competences for Telephone and e-Counselling
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (St. Stephen’s University)

Education and Experience

Education

Experience

I have experience working with people from different demographics, both within charity and care organisations. I also work within the community, helping to lead retreats which use the natural world, music and creative art to aid self-expression and discovery, and bring a sense of restoration and recovery.

I have interests in holistic health and well-being, and the connection between physical, emotional and spiritual health.

What To Expect

I offer in-person, online (Zoom) and telephone appointments. In-person appointments are held in Filton (Bristol) and are £50 per 50 minute session. Online and telephone appointments can be held in any location and are £45 per 50 minute session.

After receiving your interest in counselling, I will suggest we have a brief telephone call where I can answer any questions you may have.

I will then offer a free initial assessment session, lasting up to 50 minutes. During this session, I will invite you to share what has brought you to counselling and seek to understand your situation; we will also go through the contract, the terms of our work together. This session is an opportunity to get a sense of whether we feel comfortable working together and would like to commence counselling.

After this session, you can either choose to arrange a first session straight away, or take some time to decide.

Testimonials

“The counselling relationship with Hannah was nurturing, enlightening, and completely accepting. It felt like a collaborative process which was full of compassion and kindness.

I have had counselling in the past and it has had a positive impact, however, my counselling journey with Hannah has been a complete revelation. It was been life changing and transformative for me.”

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“Could not recommend Hannah more, I felt comfortable opening up to her from the first session. Our work together has been transformative and it is thanks to her excellent skills and the safe environment she creates. Hannah gave me tools and understanding to help cope with everything I'd been going through, and been so supportive the entire time. Incredibly grateful for the work we've been able to put in together.”

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“Hannah is kind, empathetic and an excellent listener. She provided me with a safe space where I felt like I could be open and honest about whatever I was feeling and experiencing. She was never judgemental and helped guide me towards a better understanding of myself and my problems. I would leave our meetings feeling empowered and more confident. I very much recommend Hannah’s services to anyone who is seeking therapy.”

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Counselling with Hannah has helped me to better understand my reactions to some of the issues I have faced. She has challenged my thinking and also helped me to understand why my brain has reacted in the ways that it has by identifying moments from my past that have shaped my thinking.

This was done in a supportive and open way, and could not have happened if I did not feel comfortable fully discussing these issues with Hannah in the sessions.

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“It has been a really useful experience. It helped during a really tough time to talk about what I was feeling and that sometimes, things are not my fault and it just happens. I have become more aware of situations which can be anxiety inducing and have developed ways to cope with them and understand my reactions to them.”

If you would like to ask any questions or are interested in exploring counselling with me, please send me a message by completing the form below. I will respond as promptly as I can.

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Phone: 07592 418214

Email: serenuspsychotherapy@protonmail.com

Practice Room: Network Counselling, Filton