Minds Journey Counselling

Navigating Life's Challenges, Together

About
Welcome to Minds Journey Counselling! I run a dedicated counselling service, qualified and MBACP registered, I am passionate about guiding individuals through their unique mental health and emotional journeys. I have experience supporting adults and young people that are experiencing ADHD, Autism, LGBTQ+, anxiety, depression, family conflicts, trauma, abuse, and grief and loss. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgement. Counselling can feel like a scary place, the fear of opening up deep wounds can leave us feeling vulnerable. Taking the first step takes courage!
My core approach is Person-Centred counselling, as I feel that you can reach your potential through making decisions based on your own understanding of the self. This is facilitated by me listening to you and allowing you the space to explore your feelings and make sense of what is going on for you. I am here to sit alongside what feelings you bring to the session, and to understand your experiencing and how this is impacting you. For me to get a good understanding of what is going on for you, it is important for you to be allowed to bring your wholeself to the session and for you to feel comfortable in doing so.
I can bring in other approaches to assist in the therapeutic process. This is shaped by our shared understanding of the issues you are facing and how this will support you moving into the direction that you wish.

Couples Counselling

Supporting couples on their journey

I am a trained couples counsellor with diverse modalities, such as solution-based therapy, emotional focused therapy, transactional analysis, dialectical behaviour therapy and attachment theory. Using approaches to support the couple to move into a deeper understanding of themselves individually and as a couple. With a focus on what they want to achieve together and how to get there. Including working with those experiencing issues with polyamory. Also working online.

Contact

  • Repton Grove, Southend-on-Sea, UK

The first step we will arrange is a free 30 minute initial assessment to discuss your expectations and to see if we are a good fit. Request by phone or email. I offer appointments online for those unable to attend in person

Testimonials

 I find Carol to be very patient and I feel heard and understood with every turn of my complicated pages. It’s much appreciated. 

 Carol is a wonderful therapist and human being. She is very patient, gentle and compassionate. Carol always makes me feel heard and offers sympathy as well as tools to help understand myself better and reframe my thinking. I really can't recommend her enough. 

 Carol is really good at exploring your feelings with you and taking you along the path of recovery in a thoughtful and personalised way. She looks at the holistic view of therapy and tailors your therapy to you. 

 Carol is great. She takes the time to understand what's on your mind. She lets you lead the conversation and plan future ones. I appreciated her insights and various resources she kindly provided. 

 Perfect balance of being both formal and professional while also remaining human and genuine. Been nothing but supportive and accommodating. Very respectful of all people seeking help. 

 I am happy with Carol, she has started to really help me 

  

My Fees 

Individual Session

£50
  • Duration - 55 mins
  • Payment to be made 24 hours in advance of the session

Couples Counselling

£65
  • Duration - 55 mins
  • Payment to be made 24 hours in advance of the session

Professional membership

Hero's Journey

We are all on our unique journey, the landscape and terrain can be challenging but somehow we rise.

We are all on our unique journey, the landscape and terrain can be challenging but somehow we rise.

Everyone of us is guiding ourselves along a pathway to enlightenment. We will encounter disturbances and battles along the way. If we can move through accepting the journey then a sense of ease can be felt and the challenges feel easier to manage.

Registered Bodies

ICO Registered - ZB865170 

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Privacy policy

Privacy policy

Thank you for choosing to be part of Minds Journey Counselling ("Company", "we", "us" , "our").  We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.  If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy notice, or our practices with regards to your personal information, please contact mindsjourneycounselling@gmail.com.

When you visit our website https://mindsjourneycounselling.com (the "Website"), and more generally use any of our services (the "Services", which include the Website), we understand that you are trusting us with your personal information.  Your privacy is taken seriously.  In this privacy notice, we seek to explain to you what information we collect, how we use it and what rights you have in relation to it.  It is hoped that you take time to read through it carefully.  If there are any terms in this privacy notice that you do not agree with, then please decline use of our Services.

This applies to all information collected through our Services.

What information do we collect?

We collect personal information that you provide to us when you express an  interest in information about us and our Services.

The personal information that we collect can include the following:

Personal Information Provided by You. Names; phone numbers; email addresses; and other similar information.

All personal information that you provide must be true, complete and accurate, and you must notify us of any changes to such personal information.

Information automatically collected

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use or navigate the Website.  This information does not reveal your specific identity (like your name or contact information) but may include device usage information, such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URL's, device name, country, location, information about how and when you use our Website and other technical information.  The information forms part of the security and operation of our Website, and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes.


How do we use your information?

We use personal information collected via our Website to fulfil our contract with you, compliance with legal obligations outlined in GDPR 2018.

These include the delivery and facilitation or services to the user. We may use your information to respond to your inquiries and solve any potential issues you might have have with the use of our Services.



Will your information be shared with anyone?

We only share information with your consent, to comply with laws, to provide you with services, to protect your rights, or to fulfil business obligations.

We may process or share your data that we hold on you based on the following legal basis:

  • If you have given us specific consent to use your personal information for a specific purpose.
  • If it is for a legitimate business interest.
  • Where we have entered into a contract with you and we need to fulfil the terms of the contract.
  • If required by a court of law, such as a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process.  Including a response to national security.
  • If we believe that it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding suspected fraud and threats to the safety of any person, including illegal activities.

How long do we keep your information?

We keep your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy notice unless otherwise required by law.

Your information is anonymised  and stored securely, it is isolated from any further processing until deletion is possible.  This is 7 years.

Do we collect information from minors?

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18 years of age.  By using the Website, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age or that you are the parent or guardian of such a minor and consent to such minor dependent's use of the Website.

What are your privacy rights?

You have certain rights under applicable data protection laws.  These may include the right (i) to request access and obtain a copy of your personal information, (ii) to request rectification or erasure; (iii) to restrict the processing of your personal information; and (iv) if applicable, to data portability.  In certain circumstances, you may also have the right to object to the processing of your personal information.