Welcome
Hello, I'm Jim,
There are so many ideas coming at us about how we should live well and what we should do with our lives that I really want to offer a clear space where you can connect with what is right for you. Whether you have a clear goal in mind or have no idea where to begin, I'm glad to start wherever you are.
Please have a look around and if you want a chat or more information I look forward to hearing from you.
About Me
Some time after having my own counselling, which felt so valuable and fascinating to me, I applied to do a therapy skills taster course and from the very first exercise I was hooked. I have since studied a variety of therapies, but I am particularly persuaded by the Person Centred Approach, with its commitment to freedom and humans' capacity for healing, development, and problem-solving. In practice this means I am strongly committed to supporting you in your unique way, as opposed to steering you to follow a specific path or expecting you to fit into a theoretical ideal of what a human being ought to be.
My initial training as an Integrative counsellor and psychotherapist was 4 years and I remain deeply committed to personal and professional development. I am an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society and adhere to their code of ethics. I meet monthly with my clinical supervisor and engage regularly in my own personal therapy as a means of growth and to keep my work to a high standard.
I have experience of working with adults of all ages, from a variety of backgrounds, genders and neurotypes, with a wide range of experiences. My way of working can be helpful for all people no matter what their background or history. Things I have a particular understanding of are (but not limited to): depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties; short term psychosis and manic episodes; religious or spiritual trauma or abuse; faith shifts and deconstruction; struggles with creativity, meaning and purpose.
I have worked and volunteered for organisations offering counselling and support to people who have struggles with addiction, and people who have experienced sexual abuse. Prior to becoming a therapist I worked in a variety of jobs including child and adult care, hospitality, and being a postie.
When I don't have my therapist hat on I still love to spend time exploring the depth and breadth of life, enjoying nature, reading, writing, music, food, friends and family.
The room in Broomhall, Sheffield
Questions you might have
How Much?
Free 30 minute initial conversation. £50 per session (1 hour). Concessionary sessions may be available.
Where?
Near central Sheffield, please see map below. Also online, time zones permitting!
How often?
I am usually able to offer weekly or fortnightly times.
What do you deal with?
I take each individual as a unique person and whilst I have some experience in specific life experiences, I am open in principle to working with all things you might have been through or be going through.
How long?
To be decided by you and me. I don't impose a minimum or maximum number of sessions.
Location
Near the 'University roundabout' Shefffield, bus and Tram stops nearby, plus some on and off road parking.
Please note the room is up 3 flights of stairs. If this presents a problem to you then please do let me know so I can work out alternative arrangments if possible.
