Tailored Living in the Community
East Kilbride
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East Kilbride
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I offer a strong empathy for most issues that enter Counselling because of the training I have completed over 20 years and my own lived experience.
I can offer a safe place for you to come and do the work you want to do on yourself.
I have excellent listening &
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2 customer reviews
Heidi
I came to Angela 12 months ago following an horrific bereavement. I was unable to function and was absolutely lost.
Angela was professional and radiated pure empathy and compassion and helped me to feel safe enough to share some of the most vulnerable parts of my pain and self.
After some time of holding my trauma, horror, grief and pain which was extremely messy, Angela helped me to set some small goals. I started to take care of my physical needs and move from denial and shock into a place where I was more ready to look at other ways to add tools and skills to my emotional toolbox.
Angela has helped me off the floor of absolute despair into a place of beginning to see that I can find a purpose.
I bath regularly, eat mindfully and take care of myself with gentle prompts if I begin to slip.
Angela is very skilled and catches things just outside of my awareness for us to look at together. There is never any pressure to go beyond what I am able but gentle challenges of self discovery.
I share my journal with Angela and she responds with feedback and insight, thoughtfully and with deep reflection, this has helped my confidence to be able to write.
Writing, for me has been a powerful tool in the therapeutic process, it's something we agreed together because that was what I needed.
We have even enjoyed some laughs.
Angela truly is a person centred therapist and has held the most unimaginable trauma and continues to do so.
She completely embodies Carl Rogers 'unconditional positive regard'.
We do deep work together.
I'm challenged appropriately, never feel judged and feel completely safe to share the good, the bad, and the downright ugly.
I would recommend Angela to anybody, and she has proved to be an incredible grief counsellor for me.
I'm also a trained counsellor and needed someone with enough experience to meet me at my level of understanding and point to my 'head knowledge' and help me to integrate that during and following the most unimaginable tragedy.
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Reply from Tailored Living in the Community
Oh Heidi,it’s been an absolute privilege to work with you. Your kind words mean so much to me,seeing you now and witnessing the tragedy you have been processing,proves what a strong woman you are Heidi. Now that you are starting to acknowledge your worth and manage your pain is such an inspiration to me! You truly are one of the strongest women I have ever met Heidi. Thank you for allowing me to walk beside you whilst you work through your grief.
Jess
Angela is an amazing therapist, I've been with her for almost 2 years now and she's helped me come a long way since when I started. Super friendly, not afraid to say what needs to be said and incredibly caring! Definitely plan on sticking with her for years to come More...
Reply from Tailored Living in the Community
Thank you so much for your caring,and kind words Jess. I look forward to working with you for many years to come.
What do you love most about your job?
Seeing people find their voice,realising that they can manage whatever is going on in their lives.
I wish I had a video I could take of a client's first session,then show them that in their last session,I am considering doing this,taking a video,because I love seeing the growth in a person,in a very short space of time aswell.
When a person has a space to talk,be heard,and understood,its amazing the transformation they can make in a few weeks.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I wanted to be in control of my own schedule and I also wanted to be more in control of my own boundaries regarding my client work.
When I work for an employer I feel controlled by their rules and regulations.
I liked the idea of having full autonomy over my work.
Why should our clients choose you?
I have a lot of experience working with people from all over the world,plus different client groups in the 20 years I have practiced as a Counsellor.
I offer a non judgemental attitude with strong empathy,so they can look forward to feeling comfortable quickly.
I have regular supervision every month which makes sure that I am a safe practitioner.
I have my own therapy every week,which allows me to address my own challenges,then allows me to stand at their side supporting them to address their issues.
They won't be disappointed.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
I provide my services online and remotely.
The client can have their Counselling session in the comfort of their own home and by a number of different platforms.
Skype,Teams,Zoom,Facetime,Whatsapp,etc etc.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
I don't see clients in my home so this question isn't relevant.
Person centred Counselling
I offer a safe space to have your own thoughts and feelings validated and acknowledged.
I offer excellent listening skills, to hear how you are,who you are, and how you want your therapy to look.
CBT Exercises and Theory
I offer exercises and theory to help you understand your way of thinking,and how that affects your behaviour.
We can work through the exercises together,so that you feel supported every step of the way.
Integrative Therapy
I am qualified to use a number of different theories to support you in your therapy experience.
I will make suggestions from a theory that best supports what you are presenting initially in your therapy.
I don't believe in "One size fits all",we will explore together, until we find the way that suits You best.
Anger Management
Using worksheets and exercises and Person centred Therapy,I will show you new strategies to cope with and manage your anger.
You will not be judged in this space.
You are free to express yourself the way you want.
Anxiety and Stress Management
Using Person centred Therapy,we will explore and find the source of your anxiety,and your stress.
Then we will draw up a plan of action that will give you new coping strategies to manage.
At the end of your therapy,you will know and understand yourself better and have a bag of new tools to support you moving in to the future.
Grief therapy
I have trained with Cruise Bereavement and I am a fully qualified Grief Therapist.
I will provide a safe,and trusting space for you to explore your grief,using a person centred approach.
Addiction Counselling
I have specialized in Addiction since I qualified in 2005.
I have worked with many different client groups both in Community Rehab,and Criminal Justice,mostly Cat A prisons.
You will be treated like a human being here and receive the respect you deserve.
You will not experience discrimination.
You will be allowed to experience a non judgmental approach,with a strong empathy.
You can recover from Addiction,and I would love the opportunity to support you to reach your goals.
Abuse and Trauma Therapy
Using a Person centred approach ,I will provide a gentle space for you to enter, and face the memories you live with every day.
