Welcome to Steve Hartley Psychotherapy and Counselling
A safe place to explore the thoughts, feelings & challenges in your life
Is therapy for you?
People come to psychotherapy for a wide variety of reasons. Sometimes just finding a way through difficult life events can seem impossible, and we can find ourselves stuck in patterns of relationships which feel unhealthy, or struggling to deal with events in our past or present. And the feelings we experience can seem overwhelming and very confusing. I seek to offer a safe and supportive space to explore what's happening, and to help uncover the way through these times of being stuck or overwhelmed.
I work with people experiencing depression, overwhelming anxiety, grief and loss, the effects of early trauma and with relationship issues. My practice is conducted in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct of my Accrediting Body (UKCP) and Member Organisation (BCPC).
UKCP Registration number: 2011163149.
About Me
After many years working for a multinational corporation, I completed a UKCP accredited Masters and diploma in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy with Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling (BCPC). I have been working in private practice since 2014, and prior to that in an agency as a counsellor for people recovering from problems with drug and alcohol use, as well as a number of years in the management of a local organisation providing support to those who are distressed and suicidal. My experiences in the charitable sector and in the commercial world have given me a certain perspective on the pressures and the distractions of work.
I have a consulting space for therapy in Stroud and in Bath, if you have any questions please get in touch.
How I work
I offer an opportunity to explore, in relationship, recurring events or patterns of behaviour or parts of your life where there is anxiety, hopelessness or a sense of being stuck.
Sometimes a conversation in therapy can lead to new meanings or shed light on what's going on for us. And sometimes sharing our grief or sense of helplessness, and having that seen and heard, can help us feel less alone with it. This in turn can bring us closer to a place of acceptance or understanding.
The stories we tell about ourselves can become fixed and not allow for change or growth. I believe that it is in the sharing of these familiar stories that we can gain a new perspective, which in turn can lead to real change and a way through dark and difficult times.
What issues can therapy help with?
People come to me for help a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through psychotherapy or counselling:
Depression
Problems with confidence or self-esteem
Anger management
Issues relating to sexuality
Difficulties at work or in retirement
Problems with family or school life
Feelings of stress or anxiety
Panic attacks
Relationship problems
Grief, loss or bereavement
Problems with addiction
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Abuse
Location
I practice in Bath, which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas such as Bristol, Chippenham and Frome. I also practice at my home studio in Stroud, which is accessible from Cheltenham, Dursley, and Gloucester.
Fees
Bath practice: £60 per 50 minute session
Stroud practice: £55 per 50 minute session
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how psychotherapy works, or to arrange an initial assessment session. This gives us a chance to talk about the reasons you are thinking of coming to therapy and whether it could be helpful for you - and so you can get a sense of whether I am the right therapist to help you.
You can also call me on 07733 306085 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.
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