**** I am currently only accepting new clients for online counselling, or phone counselling as I am in the process of finding a suitable face to face location due to recent re-location to Ayrshire. ****

Counselling- Face to face in Ayrshire, and online/phone across the UK

Hi, and welcome to Heard Today Counselling in Ayrshire, online and over the phone.

I'm Steve - a qualified counsellor, offering counselling services in Ayrshire, and online counselling and phone counselling for clients across the UK. So whether you prefer to meet face to face, or would rather have sessions in the comfort of your own home. Whether you're looking for local counselling in Ayrshire, or online sessions/ phone sessions- I can help.

Prices are:

£10 For an initial 20 minute phone call/ video (book here) call then...
£55 per session for Face to Face sessions in Ayrshire. If this is something you're interested in, you can submit a form- I will then email once I offer this.
£45 per session for online sessions, or over the phone
£45 per Walk and Talk sessions- Click here for more information on walk and talk therapy.

If this is something that interests you submit this form, and I'll get in touch.

So, if you're searching for "private counselling near me", or "counselling near me" - you've come to the right place. Why not email me to arrange an initial phone call, or head over to the booking page, to check availability, and book and introductory call.

What is counselling?

Counselling / therapy offers a safe, and supported space, to work through whatever you want to talk about without feeling judged, or being told what to do. Whether that's struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, a bereavement, or loss, or some other issue with your mental health.

Counselling can help with a range of mental health issues/ struggles.

If you're struggling with your mental health, you may be desperate to feel different. I have seen many times that we just want to be fixed, and as quickly as possible. This is understandable, and I hear a real sense of desperation and urgency. Counselling doesn't offer a quick fix, but fortunately, most of my clients do feel a sense of improvement over time. For some clients this change can feel monumental.

I have seen time and again that clients often seem to grow through our sessions together. Many times clients seem to finish our journey together as bigger people than when they first came to our sessions.

Counselling offers:

A safe supportive space to be heard, and valued. You're the expert in your own life.
Freedom to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace.
A designated, protected time for you to work on yourself.

As a counsellor, I would say great counselling symbolises change. Some of my clients experience change as a level of resillience to cope with life's challenges. It can look like a sense of feeling calmer, or less overwhelmed. Some clients feel an increased sense of self worth, or self esteem. For other clients, counselling proves a valuable space to feel truly heard- something that may have been rare before counselling, or even for the first time in their lives.

What it can offer is time that is exclusively yours to invest in your own mental health the way you want to. If you're interested in begining this process-

see my availabily and booking page to book an introductory call.

I'm a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

BACP membership information Register Member: 403056

Steve - Heard Today Counselling

Perhaps you’re struggling with a diagnosis or symptoms of depression. Has your anxiety been through the roof since COVID? Or you may have some other issue with your mental health.

You may feel out of sorts or that you can’t be yourself . You may feel numb, or are experiencing very intense feelings such as guilt, grief from a bereavement of some kind, or shame. You may feel alone, overwhelmed, or unheard.

There may be many other reasons why you might be contemplating counselling.

You may feel that you need some help, and don't know where to turn?

Over a period of years, I have helped clients seeking mental health support, and have had the privilege of sharing some of their journey and experiences with them, including the issues below:

What can counselling help with?

Anxiety, and generalised anxiety disorder
Domestic abuse
Depression
Suicidal thoughts and self harm
Bereavement
Relationship issues
Stress
Phobias
Trauma
Faith issues

Whatever brings you here, finding this website is a step on your personal journey, and I hope it’s a positive step towards being heard and understood, and feeling some improvement in your life.

I offer weekly 50 minute person-centred counselling for adults.

I work face to face in locations in Ayrshire, online over zoom, and also offer walk and talk therapy.

So if you're looking for counselling in Ayrshire, or from the comfort and familiarity of your own home - you're in the right place!

What does counselling feel like?

You may find that counselling can help.

I aim to offer a safe, supportive, and confidential space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. You should not feel any judgement from me. You should also feel truly heard and understood.

Clients and colleagues have often noted that I offer a reassuring peaceful energy and a certain calmness, that can help them to feel grounded and calmer too.

Often, we can feel that we are not listened to, and that people don't understand where we're coming from, perhaps it's finally your time to be heard?

I won't offer any advice. One of the reasons for this, is I understand that (1) we're unique, and (2) I believe you're the expert in your own life. I really believe it's your path, and your way.

Counselling often helps clients in profound ways.

I have seen time and time again that counselling can really help, by giving you the optimum conditions to grow, develop, and even flourish.

Why not book an introductory call, using my integrated calendar here....

About me

I hold a valid enhanced DBS, indemnity insurance, and am a member of theBritish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).I am bound by their ethical framework. I am also registered with theInformation Commissioner's Office (ICO).

I'm committed to constantly improving and invest heavily in continuing professional development. I want to be the best counsellor I can be, for the benefit of my clients. I also have a genuine desire to continue to develop as a counsellor.

I'm pleased to be a member of Hub of hope- the UK's leading mental health support database.and was previously partnered with Leeds Bereavement Forum-who signpost individuals to appropriate services, provide training for professionals, and campaign to help people talk more openly about bereavement.

Before training as a counsellor I worked for many years in retail, and customer service.

As a Christian counsellor, my faith forms a large part of my identity. I have worked with people for whom a faith is very important, and with other clients who don’t ascribe to any faith at all. Regardless of what you bring, you will be accepted, respected, valued, and feel heard.

I have recently relocated to Ayrshire, Scotland from Leeds, England.

Locations (Where we will work together)

I am able to work in one or more of the following ways, depending on your preferences and requirements.

Feel free to email me to discuss this further- email: Steve@heardtoday.co.uk

Face to Face
I will soon offer face to face sessions in Ayrshire. Whilst I don't offer this at the minute, if this is something that interests you, please complete this form to be added to a waiting list. I can then contact you once I offer this.
Online counselling
I offer video sessions via Zoom. Providing you have good internet speeds, and access to a laptop, or tablet- this might be a good option for you. The nice thing about online sessions is that you don't have to travel, and we can conduct our sessions virtually in the comfort of your own home.
Phone counselling. Some clients find counselling over the phone particularly useful, if face to face and online counselling seems a little intimidating.
Walk and Talk-I also offer walk and talk therapy. If you enjoy being outside, or hate being stuck indoors, this can be a good option. We can conduct our counselling session outdoors whilst we walk around a local park. This option is dependant on the Scottish weather of course! Click here to express interest in walk and talk therapy, and I'll get in touch.

Walk and Talk counselling/ Walk and Talk therapy offers a refreshing alternative to traditional face to face counselling sessions, and online sessions. If you love being outdoors, or can't imagine anything worse than sitting still for 50 minutes, walk and talk therapy might be for you!

In walk and talk therapy we both walk together, and conduct our entire counselling session out in the great outdoors. This can feel a little less intense than conventional counselling in a room. We know that a little exercise does us good, as does being outside. So why not contact me to see if walk and talk might be a good option for you.

Book an introductory call, and get in touch!

If you’ve got to this point, you may be thinking about contacting me to discuss counselling.

Of course you have a choice. You may want to have counselling, but are unsure if we’re a good fit- or you can get on with me. I’m glad you’re thinking about that- because your relationship with the counsellor you choose is very important.

To help you decide whether you would like to work together, I offer a 20 minute phone call.(£10). Click here to see my availability and easily book your introductory call.

This informal chat is a good time for us both to get to know each other. From this call, I hope you will understand if you would like for me to be your counsellor. You can also ask me any questions you have at this stage.

Moving on from our initial phone call, if we are both happy to continue, we will make steps towards organising our first session.

Get in touch

If you have any further questions, would like to arrange counselling, or book an initial phone conversation, why not email me to discuss further options. email: Steve@heardtoday.co.uk, or phone 07592 234 424.

It may be that you still have some questions about counselling. You may find it useful to book a call, or email.

Thanks very much for taking the time to visit my website.

I hope to hear from you soon.

All the best on your journey,

Steve (Heard Today Counselling)