Welcome to Stepforward Counselling
As an experienced, caring, professional counsellor and psychotherapist I offer confidential sessions at my private practice near Loughborough.
I am committed to working inclusively with a diverse range of people over the age of 18.
Counselling and Psychotherapy
Working for the last 20 years in support and therapy roles has deepened my understanding and empathy for the broad range of challenges and difficulties people can face in life.
Counselling and Psychotherapy can effectively help with the following issues:
Experiencing Loss
Redundancy
Bereavement
Health
Relationship
Home
Significant Life Change
Having children
A new job
Moving home
Children leaving home
Changes due to illness
Other Common Difficulties
Relationship difficulties
Anxiety & stress
Low mood
Low self esteem
Low confidence
These lists are not exhaustive, if you want to explore other issues you are welcome to get in touch.
MBACP Accredited
BSc Social Psychology
Foundation Certificate in Transactional Analysis Pyschotherapy
Diploma in Transactional Analysis Counselling
Certified Transactional Analyst (Psychotherapy)
Bsc, DipCouns, CTA, MBACP (Accred)
As an experienced, caring, professional therapist I offer confidential sessions at my private practice near Loughborough. I am committed to working inclusively with a diverse range of people over the age of 18.
I am a qualified and accredited therapist, in practice since 2009. Throughout my career I have integrated various theories and techniques into my approach, this gives me greater flexibility in how I respond to you as a therapist. I strongly believe there is no set formula for recovery or improved well-being and will draw on a variety of methods to meet the needs of each individual.
How I work…
The therapeutic relationship we create together is central to how I work. I will seek to understand you; your beliefs about yourself, others and your environment. It is important you feel safe and understood; I work collaboratively to agree how our sessions are structured, how frequently we will meet and ensure we have an agreed outcome to work towards.
In my experience counselling and psychotherapy is most effective when people feel safe to learn about themselves, to identify beliefs or responses that aren’t helpful anymore and are willing to explore new ways of thinking, feeling and behaving. Self-acceptance is often the key to enabling personal change.
Appointment Information
Location
I am based in Barrow Upon Soar 15 minutes drive from the centre of Loughborough. There is off road parking available.
There are good transport links to the village, with regular trains and buses connecting from Leicester, Loughborough and Nottingham, my counselling room is a 20 minute walk from the train station and 10 minute walk from the high street bus stop.
Availability and Timing
I’m currently offering face to face appointments or online sessions via zoom.
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (between 16.30 – 18.00) Wednesday and Fridays (between 09.30- 16.30).
Please contact me to find out when I have availability.
Appointments are 50 minutes.
Payment Methods
Fees are £50 per session. Payments of cash, bank transfer (for online sessions) or card payments accepted.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What would a therapy session be like?
Our initial session is an opportunity to find out more about each other. We will explore what you want from therapy and determine whether the service I offer is appropriate for your needs.
It is important you feel safe and understood; I work collaboratively to agree how sessions are structured, how frequently we will meet and ensure we have an agreed outcome to work towards.
It may be at first you are not sure what you want from counselling, having time dedicated to thinking about your own needs can feel like a unique experience, I will work flexibly with you to identify what you want to gain from counselling.
How many sessions will I have?
The period of time we meet for will depend on what you need. I am happy to work with clients on a short, medium or long term basis, depending on what is suited to you.
When agreeing the possible time-frame to work together, we will consider the issues you want to deal with, the outcome you are aiming for and the pace you feel comfortable working at. This is something we would review together at agreed points during your therapy, to ensure you are getting what you need from our sessions.
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What are your fees?
I charge £50.00 per 50 minute session.
When are appointments available?
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between 16.30-18.00. Wednesday and Fridays between 09.30-16.30.
Please contact me to find out when I have availability.
How to contact me
Privacy Notice
By contacting me via phone, email or through this website you are consenting to me using your contact details and message so I can get in touch with you to discuss therapy. If you do not receive a service from me, I will delete your email(s) / text(s) / voicemail(s) and any contact information I have stored. Your enquiry is confidential and any information you choose to disclose will not be shared with a third party.
Option 1: Call me
My best contact number is 07517147174.
If I can’t take your call then please leave a voicemail or send me a text.
Option 1: Call me
My best contact number is 07517147174.
If I can’t take your call then please leave a voicemail or send me a text.
Option 2: Send me a message
Use this contact form to send me a free message, or if you prefer email directly at josie.harris@stepforwardcounselling.co.uk
Option 2: Send me a message
Use this contact form to send me a free message, or if you prefer email directly at josie.harris@stepforwardcounselling.co.uk