Person-Centred Counselling with Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy
in Ilkley, Skipton & Harrogate
"Do you need help to cope with feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted and stuck in your life?"
Hi, I'm Carolyn, a Person-Centred Counsellor and Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist.
Sometimes life can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious or disconnected from ourselves. Perhaps you're struggling with overthinking, confidence, relationships, past experiences or changes in life that have left you feeling uncertain about who you are or where you're heading.
My approach is down-to-earth, open and collaborative. I believe in honest conversations, exploring what's going on beneath the surface and helping you make sense of patterns, feelings and experiences that may be holding you back.
I work primarily person-centred, which means I believe in the importance of understanding you as an individual. I also draw on techniques from CBT hypnotherapy and mindfulness where appropriate, helping you explore unhelpful patterns, gain different perspectives and develop ways of managing life's challenges.
Whether you're facing a difficult period, carrying experiences from the past or simply feeling that something isn't quite right, you don't have to work it all out on your own.
I aim to help you feel more understood, more confident in yourself and better equipped to navigate life and its changes.
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A little about me
My own life journey has taught me a lot about resilience, change and finding a way forward, even when the path ahead feels uncertain.
Outside of counselling, I love to travel, catch up with friends and get outdoors for a good walk, enjoying nature, fresh air and simply being in the moment.
I also work for a charity in Harrogate one day a week as a school support worker.
I believe we all have strengths within us, even when they're hard to recognise. I can help you make sense of what you've been through and explore how it may be affecting you today, I can be challenging and offer a different perspective, so together you can begin to recognise unhelpful patterns, build on your strengths and explore new ways of approaching life's challenges.
“Life doesn't always go to plan, but there is always a way forward.”
Qualifications
- Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy
- Diploma Level 3 Counselling skills
- Diploma Level 4 Person Centred in Therapeutic Counselling
- Trauma Informed Counsellor
- Samaritan listener
- Bereavement Informed
- School support Worker
As part of CPD and required as part of a member of BACP accreditation, I am in ongoing professional supervision and regularly undertake courses in professional development.
I am also registered with Psychology Today
How I can support you....
- Anxiety and overthinking , when your mind won't switch off and you find yourself going over things again and again.
- Confidence and self-worth, when self-doubt creeps in, you feel hard on yourself or find it difficult to put yourself first.
- Relationships and life changes, working through relationship difficulties, divorce, separation or bereavement that leaves you feeling uncertain about the future.
- Past experiences, making sense of difficult experiences and understanding how they may still affect you today.
- Low mood and loneliness, when life feels harder than usual, or you feel disconnected from yourself or others.
- Managing stress and anxiety, developing techniques to help you feel calmer and more in control when life feels overwhelming.
- Menopause and changing life stages, navigating emotional and physical changes, anxiety, changes in confidence or feeling unlike yourself.
- Support for young people aged 11+ a supportive space to explore feelings, worries, friendships, family difficulties, school pressures and changes in life.
Alongside person-centred therapy, I also draw on techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Hypnotherapy and Mindfulness, where appropriate, to help you explore unhelpful thinking patterns, manage difficult emotions and develop a greater awareness of how your thoughts influence how you feel.
I work in an open, supportive and proactive way, adapting my approach to suit you and what you need from our sessions. My aim is to help you gain a better understanding of yourself, build confidence and find a way forward that feels right for you.
Testimonials
Where we meet ..
I provide a supportive and flexible approach to therapy, offering face to face sessions at a location in central Ilkley and Skipton or we can work online.
- Cost £60 for 1hour
- personal audios provided to listen to at home
Whether you prefer to meet in person or opt for the convenience of virtual sessions, I am here to support you every step of the way. Get in touch to find out more about how we can work together.
"A space to talk, understand and make positive changes."
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Get in touch
I understand that starting therapy can feel daunting—especially with someone you haven’t met before. To help you feel as comfortable as possible, I offer a free 15-minute phone or video consultation.
This informal chat allows me to learn more about you and what you hope to gain from therapy. It’s also an opportunity for you to ask questions, understand how I can support you, and see if we’re the right fit.
Call or message me at 07729 849521 if you’d like to speak first. You can also send an enquiry using my secure contact form.
All enquiries are answered within 24 hours. All contact is strictly professional and confidential and handled through secure phone and email services.