Gail Prout

I offer face-to-face counselling sessions from a calm, comfortable and dedicated counselling room in North Cornwall. I also work locally and nationally online and on the telephone.  

Walk and talk sessions in beautiful natural environments are also available. 

I currently have availability. I work Monday to Friday and Wednesday and Thursday evenings. 

If you feel that you would like to talk to someone, even if you're not sure where to begin, it is good to seek support. I’m a compassionate and experienced counsellor dedicated to helping people navigating a wide range of personal or emotional challenges, not quite knowing how to move forward in a meaningful way. I understand how deeply issues such as worry, anxiety, depression, self-doubt, feelings of hopelessness or isolation, or family or relationship difficulties can affect your sense of self and your daily life. 

I work in a way which is tailored to meeting the needs and circumstances of each person. It is your own uniqueness, understandings and insights which will guide our work, supporting honest exploration towards a deeper understanding of yourself and your problems, whatever they may be. I support my clients to more deeply understand their own stories, in a way which is empowering and freeing.

Working at a pace and depth which is comfortable for you, I can help you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and patterns of behaviour, to move forwards in your life with new insights, greater clarity and wellbeing.

I will offer you my empathy, my understanding and my acceptance of you and what you bring. I am gently and safely challenging, and we will work together towards increased self-awareness, more connected relationships, and skills and strategies for taking care of your emotional and mental health into the future. 

I help people with personal, emotional and mental health challenges ranging from anxiety, depression and feelings of hopelessness and isolation, to grief and loss. Perhaps you are experiencing difficulties with anger, social anxiety, feelings of guilt or shame, intrusive or distressing thoughts, or a wide range of relationship, family, work or stress related problems.

Some of the issues my clients typically come to me for help with include:

Anxiety: Anxiety, and the emotional, psychological and physical symptoms which accompany it, can be overwhelming, often distressing. Anxiety can affect all areas of our lives, and constant worry can take a toll on your body and mind. Through a compassionate lens, I will help you explore and process your thoughts and feelings, better understand your anxiety, and support you towards real, meaningful change.

Low self-esteem and self-doubt: Unresolved childhood experiences and childhood trauma can leave us vulnerable to absorbing our negative experiences and influences into the way we think and feel about ourselves and our world. I will work with you to gently challenge unhelpful, inaccurate self-beliefs, and replace them with more realistic perspectives, self-compassion, and help you build a stronger sense of self-worth and confidence.

Depression: Living with depression can make even the simplest tasks feel insurmountable. I will work collaboratively with you to address feelings of hopelessness, low energy, numbness, isolation and sadness. I will help you rediscover a sense of connection and purpose, supporting you in finding small steps towards recovery.

Intrusive or Distressing Thoughts: Intrusive thoughts can leave us feeling trapped in a cycle of worry, stress and significant discomfort. Together, we'll explore how these thoughts develop, their impact on your emotional state, and how to develop healthier, empowering ways of relating to them. 

For more information about me, how I work, and an informative FAQs page, you are welcome to visit my website 

www.gailanncounselling.co.uk