Angela Budenberg

Working online allows me to offer a reduced rate, and to be more flexible with the hours that I work. 

I offer individual counselling and psychotherapy to adults. My approach is Integrative, this means I am qualified (MSc ICP) to use a range of recognised therapies, and well-established methods. 

My aim is to provide a non-judgemental space so that you feel safe to explore whatever is troubling you. I can assure you that I provide a confidential gentle space for you to feel valued and heard. 

Over the past 10 years I have worked in private practice with both adults and young people; and have volunteered for 15 years for Choices Counselling, offering counselling support to clients with unplanned pregnancy concerns; antenatal or postnatal depression; anxiety around parenting; loss both miscarriage/still birth.

My post graduate research focused on what type of therapies work best for alleviating postnatal depression. The results showed that the particular approach used wasn't the most important factor for success, but the quality of relationship the person felt that they had with their therapist. Knowing how important this is for all therapeutic work, I offer you a free 20-minute exploratory session on-line to see if I am the right therapist for you, and to check that I have the knowledge that you need to help with your concerns.

I am happy to work with whatever you bring.  I have helped individuals with a range of issues with positive results. 

Everyone’s brain and life experiences are unique, so an Integrative approach recognises that one size doesn’t fit all and tailors therapy to you. Collaboratively working with you for what you feel you need, at your pace, and using tools that have been shown to be effective.

Working on-line or face-to-face with you, you will find that I give my undivided attention. I encourage your understanding, curiosity, and self-awareness by sharing what I hear from you. The healing process is multi-dimensional as it benefits your mind, body, emotions, and spirit. This deepens your sense of who you are and allows you to make the best choices for you and sometimes seeing choices that you never knew you had.

If you decide to go ahead with therapy after our free 20-minute exploratory session (using Zoom/Teams or telephone), we can then decide on the how and where to work together.   

At our first session I will undertake a full assessment using a questionnaire; this helps to give me a better picture of what has brought you to counselling.   I will also check your understanding of how I work before contracting with you. 

Adjustments to our contracting agreement can be made, as I recognise it is hard to know how many sessions you feel you might need, and that dates/times may need to change as well.

I undertake regular reviews so that you know the progress you are making. This also gives us the opportunity to change anything that isn't working for you.