Training workshop for trainee and qualified counsellors in Sheffield Please see poster below for full details and how to book! **Update 08.01.2023: This workshop has now unfortunately been cancelled. If you would be interested to know about any future dates when this will be run, please email crossgatecounsellingsheffield@gmail.com and request to join the mailing list**
Working with couples and multiple partnered relationships
A short reflective piece on working with couples and multiple partnered relationships as a therapist.
Are you navigating a different sort of Christmas this year? You’re not alone.
As Christmas 2020 gets nearer, I’m aware that a lot of people are contemplating, perhaps for the first time, navigating a very different Christmas than what is usual for them. We don't know yet what the lockdown rules will be, but I know of a number of friends who have already made the decision to do things differently this year...
Online & Phone Counselling – What Should I Expect?
Coronavirus (Covid-19) & Online or Phone Counselling Due to the current Covid-19 (coronavirus) crisis, a lot of people who perhaps wouldn't normally have considered online or phone-based counselling are starting to think about it more seriously. This may be because you are currently having face-to-face therapy and, for social distancing or self-isolation reasons, need to … Continue reading Online & Phone Counselling – What Should I Expect?
Prevention & Precaution – Coronavirus (Covid-19) Response
In light of the unfolding situation around Coronavirus (Covid-19) I wanted to provide an update as to the precautions and contingencies I am putting in place as a counsellor to help ensure I'm working ethically and safely.
Event: Everything You Wanted to Know About Private Practice (But Were Afraid to Ask)
Come and join us for an informal, chatty, interactive evening where we will explore what setting up in private practice is really like, based on our experiences of setting up in 2017. We hope to have an honest, supportive conversation around your fears (and hopes) about private practice. We expect that we might dispel some … Continue reading Event: Everything You Wanted to Know About Private Practice (But Were Afraid to Ask)
Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
I work often with people who live with OCD and who struggle to explain what they experience to others. OCD thrives on silence and isolation, especially where this helps someone to develop and carry out their compulsions more...
Sheffield Hallam University recognition for ‘Humanities Wellbeing Team’
I was thrilled last week to be part of the team (alongside Dr Emmie McFadden) to win first place in the Faculty of Development and Society (D&S) team awards at Sheffield Hallam University! We won in the category 'Building a Great University' for the well-being and mental health workshops and initiatives we have run within … Continue reading Sheffield Hallam University recognition for ‘Humanities Wellbeing Team’
Reflection on private practice…
Over the past month within my private practice I have been focusing on valuing the uniqueness of each individual I am privileged to work with. Whatever brings you to counselling, I will aim to help you feel valued, heard and understood. I can help you identify the challenges you are experiencing and empower you to … Continue reading Reflection on private practice…
Mental Health and Wellbeing Training in the Workplace
I am really passionate about delivering proactive mental health and well-being training within workplaces. I have seen first hand what a difference it can make in terms of facilitating better communication between staff and management, encouraging openness and disclosure of issues at an earlier stage and sparking broader structural changes around workplace well-being. Recent research … Continue reading Mental Health and Wellbeing Training in the Workplace
Crossgate Counselling Sheffield 