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Calm Sea
My Approach

Training, Qualifications and Experience

  • How to work with body shame and body diversity in outdoor therapy (November, 2023)

  • Living & Working with Neurodivergence: Mental Health & Wellbeing (October, 2023)

  • An Introduction to Walking Therapy (September, 2023)

  • Professional Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling (21-2023)

  • Introduction to Outdoor Therapy (2022)

  • COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate Course (2021)

  • CAMHS & DofE Development Officer (2020-2022)

  • MSc Sport, Physical Activity & Mental Health (2019-2020)

  • Mental Health First Aid (2019)

  • Cycler Leader Training & Bike Ability (2019)

  • Community Education/Working with Communities (2012-2013)

  • Certified Community Walk leader (2013)​

Starting therapy can feel overwhelming- the process of acknowledging our need for healing can require a whole lot of courage by itself…

That’s said, Hello, I am Jen, whatever has drawn you to this page today, Welcome.

I see my role as a therapist as warm, compassionate sounding board, for you to create connections, explore your history, and understand your present at your pace. Alongside that, we are building a trusting therapeutic relationship where we can show up and be valued and accepted as our full, sometimes messy human self.

What we explore and work through in our sessions can have a ripple effect in your life, layering your communication and behaviours towards yourself and others with compassion and understanding. 

“Working with Jen as my therapist was initially a step into the unknown, filled with apprehension. However, from our very first session, she created an environment where I felt at ease to share my thoughts. With each meeting, I've felt a growing sense of empowerment and self-awareness. Through our discussions, I've gained insights into the dynamics of my relationships, understanding their nature and depth. I've also confronted long-held feelings towards my father, emotions my sibling addressed years ago, but I'm only coming to terms with now. With Jen's guidance, I've achieved a clearer understanding of my choices in relationships and a newfound confidence in my professional environment.”

I am a registered COSCA member. I have a Professional Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling, a MSc in Physical Activity and Mental Health and years of therapeutic and community work experience. 

Creating accessible counselling is a significant priority for me- in all meanings of the word. We can work together to explore barriers and find a cost/place that meets your unique situation.​

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Sessions

I am currently offering therapy sessions online and outdoors in Stirling, Scotland.

 

Areas I work with

I work with you as a complex, multi-faceted person; acknowledging the significant challenges that may come with the areas bullet pointed below, whilst also leaving room for other parts of you that may not fall under a “diagnosis” or listed “category”.

  • Addiction (in all it's forms): alcoholism, drug use, gambling, 

  • Adverse Childhood Experiences 

  • Anxiety (generalised and specific; health anxiety etc.) 

  • Attachment wounds

  • Bereavement

  • Body dysmorphia/body image issues

  • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

  • Burnout 

  • Depression

  • Eating disorders/disordered eating: ranging from anorexia nervosa to binge eating to orthorexia

  • Family issues

  • Gender exploration 

  • High Sensitivity 

  • LQBTQ+ counselling 

  • Low self confidence, worth and esteem

  • Neurodivergence in all it's colours from exploring ADHD related issues to dyslexia and to living with autism 

  • Relationship "issues"

  • Self harm

  • Stress

  • Suicidal thoughts

  • Trauma

  • Work-related stress

Begin the journey

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