Petra England

Taking that first step towards therapy can feel daunting, but you're not alone. Some common experiences that brought you here may include:

• Feeling stuck or stagnant: You may feel numb, unmotivated, or like life is on autopilot. Therapy can help you identify what's holding you back and move forward.
• Loss of control: Are your emotions running the show? Therapy can equip you with tools to manage stress and navigate difficult situations with greater control.
• Yearning for change: Do you crave a sense of peace and fulfilment? Therapy can help you process negative feelings and build a path towards lasting positive change.
• Chronic unhappiness or depression: Life shouldn't feel like a struggle. Therapy can help you rediscover joy and reconnect with the things that bring you happiness.
• Unexplored parts of yourself: Do you have lingering questions or unresolved issues? Therapy provides a safe space for self-discovery and personal growth.
• Trauma exploration: If you suspect past experiences are impacting your present, therapy can offer a supportive environment to explore and heal from trauma.
• Anxiety and depression: These are common struggles, and therapy can provide effective tools and strategies to manage them.

Therapy offers you a chance to stop, pause and take a breath - a chance to re-discover what matters to you, a space to talk. Working together will enable you to explore your emotions, thoughts and beliefs.

It’s important for you to know that I respect each client and their story as unique and in recognising that, my therapeutic approach is not one-size-fits-all. By working together - with you as the expert on your life - we’ll explore new insights, develop fresh perspectives and challenge limiting thoughts, beliefs and behaviours focusing on understanding how your experiences have shaped you and your life.

I integrate traditional therapeutic approaches with elements of neuroscience, mindfulness coaching, creativity, and body-based psychotherapy, tailoring the experience to your unique needs.

Training, qualifications & experience:

• CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
• Specialist Cruse Bereavement & Loss Training
• Diploma in Mindfulness Life Coaching ( ongoing - anticipated end June ‘24)
• Trained facilitator in delivering psycho - educational course for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse
• Advanced practitioner of Drawing & Talking Therapy
• Walk & Talk Therapy trained

With over a decade of experience working in primary education, I have an in-depth understanding of the unique, complex challenges and the high volume of demands leading to decline in mental health, manifesting as anxiety, depression, exhaustion and contributing to staff burnout.

My experience includes working at Sutton Women’s Centre, providing long-term therapy for women affected by domestic violence and abuse. I also have experience in supporting women who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

As a Cruse Bereavement counsellor I have the privilege of supporting clients coping with the many faces of grief and loss.

For you to get the best out of therapy, working with someone you can trust and build a relationship with is vital. First session will give you the opportunity to clarify any questions or doubts you may have and to get a 'feel' for what it may be like when we work together. 

I offer a free 20 minute, no obligation consultation.