Moira Bishop

I always try to arrange a counselling session time to suit my clients and I can be flexible for individuals who work shifts.  I can offer counselling sessions week days and weekends. 

I offer Walking Therapy in Ashridge Forest or other locations to suit you. 

I see clients at Naturality Wellness Centre Lower Kings Road, Berkhamsted, see Naturality Website.  

I also offer counselling sessions by phone.  

I am normally available on my mobile 07799350160 weekdays between 9am and 9pm or weekends between 10am and 6pm. If I am unavailable I will respond to a voice message or text as soon as possible. 

I qualified as a Person-Centred Counsellor in 1991 and became a BACP Accredited Counsellor in 2001.  I have worked in a variety of settings. These include voluntary counselling working with individuals experiencing a variety of challenging issues, GP surgery clients and employee assistance programmes and in private practice.

In my private practice I work with both individuals and couples. The main part of the counselling work is talking but using creative materials can be very valuable and this can be included when working at the Naturality Wellness Centre and can be explored and ideas discussed during Walking Therapy or during  telephone counselling.  I can suggest creative exercises that can be used at home. 

Walking Therapy enables individuals to benefit from counselling in a therapeutic outdoor environment. Walking Therapy is a particularly effective form of counselling because of the benefits of being in nature and seeing the changing seasons around you and being aware of the impact these changes have on you personally. I am willing to walk in all weathers, the choice about whether to walk if the weather is challenging is up to you.

In addition to walking therapy I offer 'walk, wander and wonder' This is walking at a slower pace and enables you to appreciate everything around you, the bird song, the views, the many different trees, and the changing colours of nature. If you wish we can sit on one of the quiet benches to relax and enjoy everything  around you.  This is particularly valuable if you struggle with anxiety.

I provide personal therapy for students on counselling courses where personal therapy is a course/BACP requirement.

In my practice I believe that every individual is valuable and unique. I value that uniqueness and individuality and offer a relationship of equals that respects you as my client and offers a space for you to be yourself and to explore what is troubling you in your own way and in your own time. I work in a Person-Centred way and offer empathy and unconditional positive regard and I endeavour to be real, honest and genuine in the counselling relationship. My commitment is to be alongside you and for us to work together for as long as you need the space. I have seen clients for as little as six weeks and for as long as 6 years and I believe that both short term and long term work is beneficial for individuals and couples depending on their needs. Occasionally just one counselling session can be enough, allowing an opportunity for exploration and resolution of a current issue.