Bethan Harding (my pronouns are She/Her)

Hello and welcome 

Finding a counsellor can be a daunting prospect, especially if you have not had therapy before. There are any number of reasons why you may be seeking counselling, and no reason is too small. If something is affecting you, then it is worth our time and we will work together to make sense of what you are going through. 

Counselling offers an opportunity for reflection, self-discovery and personal growth. How I work I offer a non-judgmental, collaborative space where you are safe to explore your thoughts and feelings. I am here to listen and support you in developing a deeper understanding of yourself and your situation. I believe that the more we understand ourselves, the easier it becomes to find the freedom to change our lives for the better. It is important to me that you feel comfortable and can trust in me, so I aim to create an environment in which you feel respected, supported and heard. A trusting relationship encourages you to be your true, authentic self and this forms a strong foundation for the counselling work. 

As a psychodynamic counsellor, I would like to explore your past experiences and consider how these experiences have shaped the person you are today. We can start to recognise patterns that you have adopted along the way and I aim to help you let go of patterns that you feel are getting in the way of you enjoying life fully. My psychodynamic approach also means that I seek to understand you as a whole person, rather than simply focus on the issue that brought you to the counselling room. This helps us get a sense of why the issue arose in the first place and I believe this is the best route to long-term positive change.