Can I help you?
Find out more about me and how I can help.
Find out more about me and how I can help.
Counselling and therapy, online and in person
Does life feel heavy or overwhelming or difficult to manage? Do you feel stuck? I offer a safe, supportive and confidential space to explore issues such as trauma, abuse, relationships, family estrangement, gender, sexuality, anxiety, stress, low mood, issues around death, and the impact these experiences can have on your daily life.
I’m Catriona Standingford MBACP, MNCPS (Acc.) (she/her), and I work in a trauma-informed, inclusive, warm, compassionate, respectful and non-judgemental way, supporting adults of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. I work primarily online but also face to face in Chepstow, South East Wales (right on the border of England and Wales, close to Newport, Bristol and South Gloucestershire). I see clients on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday daytime.
Fees are £60 for a 50 minute session. If you are on a low income, contact me to discuss concessionary rates.
What are you finding difficult?
Whether you’re coping with past experiences or current challenges, we can work together to make sense of what’s happening, help you cope, feel more grounded, heard, understood and supported.
Trauma
Are you struggling to cope with trauma or living with PTSD? Is your mental health, mood, relationships, sleep, confidence or daily life affected?
Abuse & Violence
Have you been affected by physical, emotional, sexual, financial or online abuse, coercive control, sexual assault or rape? Are you feeling scared, confused, overwhelmed or alone?
Family
Are you facing family estrangement, no contact or low contact, alienation, dysfunction or conflict with parents, siblings, children, partners or other family members?
LGBTQIA+
Are you navigating your gender identity, transition, sexuality, relationships or experiences of discrimination? Or perhaps you are supporting a loved one and finding it difficult?
Life & Death
Are you experiencing difficulties after a near death or spiritual experience, questioning your purpose, feeling scared or anxious about death, or coping with grief and loss?
Unsure?
Not sure why you are feeling down, depressed or anxious? Not sleeping and don’t know why? Feel generally confused, upset or hurt? Do you just need to vent?
Free 15 minute chat
Let's have a chat!
If you’re ready to talk, explore what’s going on, or simply take the first small step, I offer a free 15 minute phone or video call so you can get a feel for me, ask any questions, and see whether counselling / therapy with me feels like the right fit for you. This includes:
- Talking about what you’re looking for in counselling / therapy
- Giving you time to ask me anything you need such as who I am, my experience, how I work whether online or face-to-face in Chepstow, South East Wales (close to Newport, Bristol and South Gloucestershire)
- No pressure to continue afterwards
- If you are ready, we can discuss my availability to book your first session. My working days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday daytime.
- Referring you to someone else if I am not a good fit for you
To book your free 15 minute chat, you can fill in the form below, email me at cs@catrionastandingford.co.uk, or send me a WhatsApp message or text message on 07564 069711. I will then contact you to arrange.
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Are you in an emergency?
Are you currently experiencing an emergency or major crisis? Are you considering serious self-harm? Please seek immediate help from your GP, visiting your nearest A&E or dialing 999.
If you would like to have someone listen to you, you can also contact the Samaritans immediately on 116 123. They are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.