Therapy for those who feel different...
If you've spent years feeling overwhelmed, hiding parts of who you are, or wondering why life seems harder for you than everyone else, you're not alone.
Online and In-person sessions for adults and young people in Haslemere, Guildford, Surrey.
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Adults exploring Autism
LGBTQ+ Affirming Counselling
Children and Young People
Individual Counselling
Hi There! I'm Grace Parker.
Many of the people I work with have spent years wondering why life feels harder than it seems to for everyone else - feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed, or like they don't quite fit in.
You might be here because you're:
- Wondering whether autism could explain why you've always felt different, feeling exhausted by masking, or holding your breath on the waiting list, or making sense of a late diagnosis.
- Looking for an LGBTQ+ affirming space where you are supported to explore and embrace what it means to be who you are.
- Searching for support for a child or young person who is struggling big feelings or finding life difficult to navigate
- You are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself or unsure on why you can't seem to cope with life - without the words to explain why.
My hope is that our sessions become somewhere you can pause, feel understood, and begin to make sense of your experiences. Together, we'll explore what you need and discover how to work with yourself rather than against yourself.
As a Registered MBACP Counsellor, I offer world-wide online sessions and in-person counselling across Haslemere, Guildford, Surrey and across the UK.
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Integrative Approach: Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Gestalt, Transpersonal - Creative and Play Therapy. Optional CBT techniques and Art.
Diploma in Integrative Counselling Level 4 - The Awareness Centre, Clapham
NCFE CACHE Levels 1, 2 & 3 Awards in Interpersonal & Helping Skills, Counselling - Guildford College
Insured with Holistic Insurance
CPD Advanced Safe-guarding Children (Level 2) - High Speed Training
CPD Introduction to Working with Sexual Trauma - Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre, GFD
CPD Attending the Annual Professional's Conference - The National Autistic Society
Online and Surrey Counselling, Therapy Service
Adults Exploring Autism
If you have have always felt different, or overwhelmed, or like everyone else got the handbook on life except you? Whether you're wondering if you're Autistic, waiting for an assessment, or making sense of a late diagnosis, I'll help you understand yourself and build a life that works with you, not against you.
LGTBQ+ Affirming Counselling
You deserve a space where you don't have to explain or hide who you are. Whether you're exploring your identity or navigating relationships, I'll support you in being yourself without abandoning who you are.
Children and Young People
Sometimes children and young people need a space outside of home and school to make sense of big feelings. Through my warm, creative approach, I'll help them understand their emotions and build confidence.
Individual Counselling
Don't see yourself here? That's okay - I work with a vast range of clients who are experiencing varied issues from Bereavement, Self-Esteem issues, Relationship issues, Depression, Anxiety and more. Whatever you're experiencing, I'd love to hear more and we can discuss how I might help you.
FEES & AVAILABILITY
How much does it cost?
Your first session is £30 so you can see if I'm a right fit for you. If so, sessions moving forward will be £75 for 50 minutes.
What happens in the first session?
We'll explore what brings you here and what you'd like to gain from therapy and go through our contract (even if it's just one session), this is also your chance to sense what it would be like to work with me. You can voice any concerns, questions or thoughts.
How do I book a session?
Fill out my contact form or email me directly at gparker.therapy@gmail.com
Do you offer online sessions?
Yes, via secure Zoom/Teams, so you we can talk from the comfort of your sofa - contact me today to find out more.
Where are your in-person sessions held?
In Guildford and Haslemere, Surrey. Currently.
How many sessions will I need?
It varies and depends on the issues you bring to therapy - but you are always in control, and I'll check in with you along the way. Generally, 6-12 weeks is often when clients remark feeling a change, but many go on for longer.
To fit your needs, along with Weekly I also offer Bi-Weekly and Monthly sessions.
Is Therapy confidential?
Yes, except in rare cases of legal or safety concerns for you or someone else - but so long as it's not urgent, I do my best to discuss this with you first before any action is taken. I see a Supervisor once a month who I go over my client work with - this is more about me and how I'm working with you - to ensure I am working ethically for your sake so you get the best support possible.
What if I still have questions?
There are no silly questions, please get in touch and ask away! Contact me via the contact form below or my email directly: gparker.therapy@gmail.com
WHERE TO FIND ME
My practice operates through The Eaves locations.
Haslemere: 32 West St, Haslemere GU27 2AB
Just a 10 min walk from Haslemere Station with the nearest car parks being the train station and Waitrose.
Guildford: 3 Paris, Parklands, Railton Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 9JX
Online sessions are also available through Zoom; so you're able to attend therapy in the comfort of your own home.
I see clients from the surrounding areas of Guildford, Godalming, Farnham, Woking, Farnborough, Alton, Farnham, Basingstoke, Petersfield and greater Surrey.
Client Testimonial - Female, 30s
"I sought therapy after a period of change in my life. I was struggling - I felt stuck.
Speaking to Grace made me feel heard and understood. She gave me a safe space to explore my experiences, as well as providing me with practical tools to help me with my mental health"
CONTACT ME
I’d be delighted to book in a free call with you.
Simply, fill out the form with your details and I will get back to you (typically within 24 hours).
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Adults Exploring Autism
Perhaps you've spent a long time wondering why life seems harder for you.
Maybe you're exhausted from trying to keep up, constantly overthinking or feeling like you're somehow missing the handbook everyone else received on how to do this life thing.
You might find yourself often overwhelmed. You find people unpredictable at times, even frightening, and you blame yourself for upsetting them - even when you don't fully understand what you did wrong.
So you work hard to the "right" thing, always - you try your best to keep everyone happy and not disappointed anyone. Even if that means collapsing at the start of the weekend, with no energy left to do the things you actually enjoy - and drag yourself back out on Monday and do it all again.
*And you're sick of it. *
You have questions on why this is so tough - and maybe some of the answers that pop up point towards Autism, leaving you wondering:
*Could I be Autistic?*
Whether it's just your latest Google search, you're on the waiting list, or you're facing a late diagnosis - wherever you are in your journey, I understand that you may feel different. And that's okay. *You don't need to know everything for certain to explore that question. *
*When the pieces start to fit. *
Learning about Autism can bring a multitude of feelings.
Perhaps there's some relief in finally having parts of your life that never quite made sense begin to take shape.
But it can also bring grief, anger, uncertainty - and so much more.
I know this personally. I was diagnosed Autistic at 30. *It felt like I had finally found a piece of the puzzle that fit - but it also changed the whole picture.* Suddenly, I was looking at my life through a completely different lens.
Interestingly, I found I was already seeing clients exploring their own neurodivergence - and after my own experience, I decided I want to support more. As I know what it's like to try to find answers by yourself, and I love to support clients like you make sense of their lives and find new ways of being.
Though I have my own story, *I recognise that your journey is completely your own.* I may sometimes share from my experience if I feel it could be helpful for you, but trust this is your space. Together, we'll find what works specifically for you.
What if you didn't have to fight so hard?
I believe therapy can help you understand yourself, learn your needs and how to work with yourself in a way that fits your every day life, without the feeling of constantly pushing against the grain.
Together we might explore;
- Masking
- Burnout
- Capacity
- People-pleasing
- Self-esteem
- Relationships and more..
Whatever feels important to you - I'll explore it with you with curiosity and no judgement.
Perhaps there is another way to do this life stuff.
Wherever you are in this, it can be a lot to carry on your own.
Starting with a quick chat today might be the first step towards doing things a little differently tomorrow. You don't need to have all the answers - we can simply talk about what's been going on and see whether working together might feel right for you.
I'd love to hear from you.
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