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Counselling service face to face or online, Therapy with Flo Life can be tough sometimes. Are you struggling, feeling anxious, low, lost or alone? Maybe you feel stuck? Perhaps you have noticed a pattern in your life and you are asking yourself what is going on, or why this keeps happening. Perhaps there have been some big changes in your life, or maybe you want change, but don't know where to start. Counselling is a talking therapy, that can help with things like difficult thoughts and feelings and issues; Anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, low self worth, communication, relationships challenges and breakdown (partners, family or friends), loss and bereavement, life stages and changes, loneliness, isolation, overwhelm. I often hear that it can feel easier t o open up to a stranger, and as a qualified counsellor I provide a safe confidential space where we w ill work together at your pace, understanding and exploring what is going on for you, I will support you without judgement. Because you are unique, I will not tell you what to do, but I will support you in finding your own way forward that is right for you. Sometimes I may offer insights and psycho-education about what makes us as humans tick, or sign post you to practical resources that might support you. Send Flo a message

It can feel a bit daunting to start therapy, and I feel it's an important to offer you an opportunity for you to get a sense of who I am, to feel comfortable and to see if I am the right fit for you. So, I offer a free 20 minute introductory phone call or video call, and there is no commitment to book any sessions. Complete the form below or email me directly at therapywithflo@outlook.com to arrange a day and time. Join me on Facebook... Contact me First Name Last Name Email Write a message Submit Thank you, I will reply within 48 hours Drop me an email

How long do sessions last, and how often are they? Sessions are 50 minutes and take place weekly on the same day and time. Where does it take place? I work face to face from my therapy room in Crowthorne, online, and I offer walk and talk therapy in the beautiful surroundings of Bracknell Forest, Yateley, Sandhurst and Crowthorne. How long will it take? We can work short term or long term, we will explore this together and regularly review how things are going for you, but only you will have a sense of when you feel you have achieved what you are looking for, and we will explore that together based on your unique or changing needs. What can counselling help with? Counselling can support many things including but not limited to difficult thoughts and feelings, anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem and self worth, relationships challenges and breakdown (partners, family, friends), loss and bereavement, life changes and difficult events, loneliness and overwhelm. Do you give advice? My approach puts you front and centre of the therapeutic process, I will facilitate and support you as you explore your own way forward. I may also share some helpful resources and psycho education during our work together which can help in understanding what makes us tick. Is it confidential? Your confidentiality and privacy is respected at all times. There may be a time where I may need to break confidentiality, this is where there is a serious risk of harm to yourself or to someone else, I cover this more in our initial session. I also comply with GDPR in securing your personal information. Can you work with anyone? I work with adults. I can signpost you to other services if you are looking for specific support with acute addiction, eating disorders, or working with adoptions, couples and families. Send me an email

Sandra Harris, known as Flo. After being a listening volunteer and a mentor for Samaritans, I became a mental health first aider and began my counselling training. My journey is inspired by walking along-side my clients as they find their way forward. Seeing the positive and long term impact of counselling with my clients, during difficult and challenging times and beyond is my greatest passion, it feels so important to know we are not alone through our struggles. I work in an integrative way, which means I draw on different theories which allow me to meet you where you are in your unique journey. I work face to face in Crowthorne, online, or through walking in the surrounding areas of Bracknell, Sandhurst, Yateley or Crowthorne. I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I work to their ethical framework which serves to act on your behalf and holds me accountable to their standards. For more information www.bacp.co.uk Qualification CPCAB Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling Certified Mental Health First Aider Accredited Domestic Abuse Champion Recent additional training: Biodynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release Systems Addressing core belief systems - a creative approach Survivors of Coercive Control in Narcissistic Abuse Understanding Trauma from Childhood CSA: A person centred approach to working with trauma Mental Health & the Body: Treating Trauma Trauma Related Guilt The nature of Grief and loss Men in therapy : The re-making of man Working with suicidal thoughts Walk and Talk Therapy Dialectic Behavioural Therapy Send Flo an email

Pricing Introduction session Request an introduction I offer a free video or telephone call for 20 minutes as an introduction. It's a chance to see if I am someone you would like to work with, get a sense of who I am and to ask any questions. Session Availability and Pricing Availability My practice is open on Saturday mornings, Mondays and Thursdays. I offer face to face at my practice in Crowthorne, online, or walking in nature and some of beautiful surroundings in Bracknell Forest, Sandhurst and Yateley. Pricing The fee is £55 per session Cancellations There is a 24 hour cancellation policy - any cancellations within a 24 hour period of the session are charged at a full fee. Any cancellations before 24 hours are not charged. Payments Payments are required 24 hours before the sessions and can be made via bank transfer. I do also accept cash payment however, at the current time I am unable to take card payments. Enquire about sessions

Gallery Some images of where I run my counselling practice. Face to face at a dedicated therapy room in Crowthorne - easy to find and free parking available. Walk and talk therapy is within the beautiful surroundings of Bracknell Forest, Yateley, and Sandhurst. Contact me

Walk & Talk Therapy Having counselling outdoors can bring real benefits for those clients who enjoy being in nature. Being outdoors can often help clients to feel more at ease and relaxed, and they have found it easier to open up when walking alongside someone rather that sat face to face. Nature helps us also to feel more connected to ourselves, our bodies and emotions which in turn nurture us. What does the research suggest? After carrying out research, Mind showed walking in the countryside could help reduce depression and anxiety. In their survey, they reported that 71% of respondents felt decreased depression and less tense after a “green” walk, while 90% felt their self-esteem increase after a country walk. Greenspace exposure is associated with positive physiological effects including decreased heart rate and blood pressure (Twohig-Bennett & Jones, 2018) Exercising outdoors relates strongly with reduced tension, confusion, anger and depression compared with exercising indoors (Coon, et al. 2011) Walk & Talk is available in the beautiful surroundings of Bracknell Forest, Sandhurst and Y ate ley