Jude Sleney Counselling
Welcome
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Many people carry thoughts, feelings, or experiences that can be difficult to share with friends or family. Counselling offers a safe, confidential space where you can explore what’s happening for you, without judgement. I am an integrative relational counsellor, and I believe counselling is a collaborative process, led by what matters most to you. Together, we can create space to reflect, understand, and make sense of your experiences, at your own pace.
People come to counselling for many reasons. For some, it may be because of mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, or OCD. For others, it might be a life transition that brings up confusing or difficult emotions - for example, parenthood, menopause, or retirement. You might be facing grief or loss, a relationship breakdown, or adjusting to a life change following illness or injury.
Sometimes people come because they feel stuck, uncertain, or disconnected, or because they are neurodivergent in a largely neurotypical world and perhaps exploring a late diagnosis or you might have questions around identity and belonging. Counselling can also be a space to explore who you are, how your experiences have shaped you, and what it means to live more authentically.
We all live within a wider social world that shapes how we feel about ourselves and others. Expectations around gender, success, appearance, and identity can have a powerful impact on our sense of worth and belonging. Experiences of inequality, discrimination, or pressure to “fit in” can leave people feeling unseen, anxious, or not good enough. Counselling offers a space to notice and make sense of these social influences, and to reconnect with your own values and sense of self.
Whatever brings you, counselling offers a space to explore your thoughts and feelings, to be heard, and to decide what you choose to change, if anything, and begin to move towards self-acceptance.
