Counselling in Crewkerne
If you are looking for counselling in the areas around Crewkerne, then you may want to consider my practice in Axminster. It is almost the same distance from Crewkerne as Yeovil is from Crewkerne, taking about 25 minutes, and considerably closer than Taunton.
My practice is easy to find with parking outside on the road or very close by. It is also within 5 minutes’ walk from the station and bus stop and also 5 minutes’ walk from the town centre, should you wish to visit the shops or cafes whilst you are here. There is ample parking in the town centre if you do.
About Me
I have been a practising counsellor for twenty years, during which time I have experience all manner of problems, examples of which are bereavement, relationship problems, divorce and separation, low self-esteem, power, control and anger issues, assertiveness issues and parenting problems.
I gained counselling qualifications with Relate, am on the Relate Register of Counsellors and a member of BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists). I also have a certificate in education and adult training qualifications. I run training courses for the public and CPD courses for counsellors.
I feel privileged to be in the counselling profession and able to help people get their lives back on track. I have gained experience and insight over the years, from my training and extra learning, from my own personal experiences, happy and sad, and from my therapeutic relationships with my clients.
I offer my clients a rewarding experience, where they gain understanding and self-awareness as well as confidence and empowerment, in a safe environment and from a therapeutic relationship which is focussed on their well-being.
Client Testimonials
IT Manager
I would just like to say thanks for all your help. When I arrived at my first session with you I had almost given up and lost all hope of a recovery in my relationship. After speaking to you, you seemed to understand perfectly my situation and were able to provide me with some positives which I took away with me and was able to work on.
Company director
It is very difficult to put into words what positive effect on my life our sessions have had. The hardest step for anyone considering counselling is to make the appointment and arrive. However you made me feel extremely relaxed and comfortable from the very first minute we met. My partner also found you extremely easy to communicate with. After weeks of almost silence, she was able to open up and speak to you instantly which was absolutely amazing. Initially she was very wary of counselling and talking to a counsellor. She was happy to return for further sessions, which is testament in itself to your counselling approach and skills.
Marketing Manager
Anne’s support throughout the time when my marriage broke up has been crucial. I suffered depression following the marriage breakdown and extreme anxiety and stress as a result of a variety of other external factors. There were times when I couldn’t see how I was going to get through. Anne’s consistent, clear and sympathetic approach enabled me to see that there was light at the end of the tunnel and that I didn’t need to be a victim of the situation in which I found myself. I had a number of very difficult decisions to make and, through regularly talking with Anne, I was able to make these decisions with confidence, and be resolute enough to see them through.
IT Manager
I would just like to say thanks for all your help. When I arrived at my first session with you I had almost given up and lost all hope of a recovery in my relationship. After speaking to you, you seemed to understand perfectly my situation and were able to provide me with some positives which I took away with me and was able to work on.
Company director
It is very difficult to put into words what positive effect on my life our sessions have had. The hardest step for anyone considering counselling is to make the appointment and arrive. However you made me feel extremely relaxed and comfortable from the very first minute we met. My partner also found you extremely easy to communicate with. After weeks of almost silence, she was able to open up and speak to you instantly which was absolutely amazing. Initially she was very wary of counselling and talking to a counsellor. She was happy to return for further sessions, which is testament in itself to your counselling approach and skills.
Marketing Manager
Anne’s support throughout the time when my marriage broke up has been crucial. I suffered depression following the marriage breakdown and extreme anxiety and stress as a result of a variety of other external factors. There were times when I couldn’t see how I was going to get through. Anne’s consistent, clear and sympathetic approach enabled me to see that there was light at the end of the tunnel and that I didn’t need to be a victim of the situation in which I found myself. I had a number of very difficult decisions to make and, through regularly talking with Anne, I was able to make these decisions with confidence, and be resolute enough to see them through.
Guest
I cannot express enough gratitude for Anne’s exceptional counselling expertise. When I sought her help during a challenging period in my marriage, she guided us through individual and joint sessions with unparalleled skill and compassion. Anne had the ability to navigate through the complexities of our issues, especially in steering my husband towards understanding how his behaviour was upsetting me and the urgency of taking action. Beyond the initial concerns, Anne has been a consistent source of support, offering invaluable insights and empathy as I tackle various life struggles. Her depth of experience and keen understanding of human distress make her an invaluable ally on my journey. Anne’s warmth and genuine care shine through in every session, making me feel incredibly fortunate to have her in my corner. I wholeheartedly recommend Anne to anyone seeking profound and effective counselling support.
Artist
Counselling for anxiety, depression and negative thought patternsI went to Anne at a very dark and confusing time for me when my life was severely restricted by negative, unhelpful thinking processes. She both provided me with a safe, non-judgemental environment in which I could tell her my deepest thoughts and fears and helped me understand the way I think, providing me with tools and beneficial thought processes I needed to continue my recovery process on my own.
Builder
Your relaxed manner and understanding makes it extremely easy to express how one is feeling and I found the experience very rewarding. A real ‘life lesson’.
Retired
I would urge anyone who is considering counselling to contact you. I cannot recommend you highly enough.
Widower
Once again Anne, many thanks for your help and support. It’s been a difficult journey for me at times and without our sessions I dare not think what may have happened.
Solicitor
Thanks does not really convey my gratitude and appreciation for the help you have given me and my partner.
Vet
We just wanted to email you to let you know just how beneficial your sessions were for me and my husband. We were not in a good place when we first came to you but we both knew we really wanted to save our marriage. After 3 sessions we were in such a better place and 2 months later we have continued to build on your advice and things now are so much better than they have been in such a very long time. So thank you ever so much Anne …… your help was invaluable.
Teacher
Working with Anne has had a very significant and positive impact on me and, consequently, on my children. Life has not become perfect, but, with Anne’s support, I am well-equipped to deal with whatever is round the corner. I am now divorced, and that was done humanely, with dignity and without bitterness, as I initially hoped it could be. I have no doubt this would not have been achieved without Anne’s support and I will always be extremely grateful to her for this.
Accountant
I would thoroughly recommend Anne’s counselling services to anyone struggling to deal with difficult circumstances or challenging emotions.
Everything You need to know
Welcome to Counselling South West?
In my practice, I have clients from different places, as far as Exmouth, Exeter, Collumpton, Taunton and Bridport. They are a balance of couples, and an equal number of men and women on their own. My clients are also all of different ages and from different backgrounds.
You may have had counselling before and are familiar with the process or you may be coming for the first time. My practice is a calm, relaxed and confidential environment and I hope you will feel welcome and comfortable.
How long does counselling last?
Counselling is a process which everyone experiences in a different way. How long it takes will depend on how long-term the problem is, whether it involves a partner or someone else and how difficult it is to make changes.
The process involves the exploration of presenting problems, gaining insight and self-awareness and then making any appropriate changes. Some people are able to achieve this quickly, but if the problem is long-term, it may take longer. Sessions usually start weekly then become fortnightly and monthly until counselling ends. Occasionally only one or two sessions are needed to clarify an issue, but my approach is flexible according to the needs of the client. Clients are welcome to have a session any time after counselling has stopped if they feel they would like to discuss something which has arisen.