Northard
Counselling Psychotherapy
Welcome to Northard Therapy & Counselling.
Here to provide support and space through a person-centred approach, unique to your needs. At your pace and on your time.
Who am I
Who am I? I am a humanistic counselling psychotherapist. I have experience coaching as well as counselling and I advocate a holistic approach.
My person-centred approach prioritises confidentiality, authenticity, and a non-judgmental connection. I aim to support and offer a space which you are able to bring what you would like to in a non directive mannor.
What I offer
Some insights to what I offer and how sessions may look like. A brief insight to my experience as a counsellor and what my approaches are.
What I Offer
I offer 1-1 counselling sessions which involve face to face, online and telephone. My approach focuses on going at your pace. That's why I offer both short term and long term sessions, at your choice. I offer a free 20 minute introductory call to see if we're the right fit or if there are any questions
My Experience
My experience is primarily working with adults but I am able to work with children/ young person also.
I have worked with individuals from all backgrounds with a wide range of challanges. My experiences has been working at DAAS, which focuses on individuals with addiction/ substance misuse.
My Appraoch
The foundations of my approach are centred around humansitic person centred therapy. My aims to offer you a non judgemental space, acceptance and uncondtional postive regard. I am non directional and promote a holistic perspective.
Feedback
This is some feeback I have recieved and what it might be like to work with me.
'I was ambivalent about meetings at first then I got to know Joe and he really helped me with my boxes, opening and closing them'
'I had never experienced counselling before and I was nervous about getting started, but speaking with Joe helped give me insight to why I drink. Joe was very unjudgemental and empathetic'
'Joe was very warm and approachable. I would of liked more sessions with him'
'I felt that Joe was very emphatic to my situation and found his persona quite calming and the way he mirrored back my responses back with a positive slant'
'I had a very positive experience. At no point did I feel lead down a route. Joe was very approachable, empathetic and responsisve'
'I was concious about starting therapy at first, but I felt at ease with Joe and he gave me space to look into my past in more depth than I had before'
Sites, Theories and Models
Some books I have found relevant and useful which I thought I'd share. As well as some models of pyschotherapy that have been influecntial to my practice. I have added supportlines which can provide 24 hour support and are available throughout the country.
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Books and theories
Some books that have had influence into my practice and I recommend
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On becoming a person, a person centred approach - Carl Rogers
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Understadning life - Alfred Adler
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The Courage To be Disliked - Fumitake Koga and Ichiro Kishimi
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The Chimp Paradox - Steve Peters
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Sites and information
Some support lines and services that may be useful to have if of interest.
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Samaritans - 24 hrs 365 days
Phone number 116123
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Shout - 24hrs 365 days
Text number 85258 -
111 and 999 are numbers you can call too, and speak to someone
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Models of psychotherapy
Models of psychotherapy that are common in my practice
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Biopyschosocial model
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Aldreian theroy
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Jugnian theroy
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Gestault theory
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Solution focused therapy
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transactional analysis
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Person centerd therapy
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existential therapy
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Maslows Hierarchy of needs
Get in Touch
All of my bookings are done using an app called calandly. if you would like to choose a time suited for you and book in, you an do so through the booking page. Alternatively, you can enquire through whatsapp, email or through the website and I am to get back as promptly.
Find me on these sites
Counselling directory page:
Pyschology today page:
BACP page:
Betterhelp: