Therapy can help.
I am an experienced therapist offering counselling and EMDR therapy.
I offer a therapeutic relationship that is based in warmth, empathy and a belief that change is possible.
BACP Accredited Counsellor and EMDR Therapist offering online and in person therapy - Taunton area
CHANGE IS POSSIBLE
I know that life can bring many challenges and we all may experience times that feel overwhelming or difficult to manage.
How I Work
Counselling is a very useful way to explore how you think, feel and behave and how you would like this to be different.
Together we can explore the things that have happened to you; explore your relationships with others and how these affect you. Being in a space where you feel safe, heard, free from judgment, focusing on what is important to you can be very impactful.
My role is to listen, reflect, to challenge stuck thoughts and behaviours and to bring theoretical models that allow you to understand what has been difficult for you and where change or acceptance is possible.
Christine Lanaghan MBACP BSc (Hons)
I am an experienced counsellor, working in private practice and with a local counselling charity. I have a background in Education and in Clinical Research in the NHS.
I am an accredited member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and a certified EMDR practitioner; this means I am committed to working ethically, respectfully, and professionally. Confidentiality, clear boundaries, and keeping my skills and knowledge up to date are important to me. I hold professional liability insurance and have an enhanced DBS certificate.
I am an accredited member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and a certified EMDR practitioner; this means I am committed to working ethically, respectfully, and professionally. Confidentiality, clear boundaries, and keeping my skills and knowledge up to date are important to me. I hold professional liability insurance and have an enhanced DBS certificate.
Qualifications
• EMDR certified (Richman EMDR Training approved by EMDR Europe Association)
• Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling
• Certificate in Counselling
• BSc Psychology
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education
Client Difficulties I work with
• Depression: Low mood, loss of motivation, self-criticism
• Anxiety: Worry, panic, restlessness, tension
• Trauma: Post-traumatic stress, flashbacks, avoidance
• Grief and loss: Bereavement, life changes, endings
• Intrusive or overwhelming thoughts: Rumination, distressing mental images
• Self-esteem and identity: Confidence, boundaries, self-worth
• Relationships: Conflict, communication, attachment patterns
• Childhood sexual abuse: Shame, dissociation, trust difficulties
• Phobias and fears
I understand that counselling can involve many complex issues, if you have another area of difficulty that you’d like to discuss, please get in touch.
• Anxiety: Worry, panic, restlessness, tension
• Trauma: Post-traumatic stress, flashbacks, avoidance
• Grief and loss: Bereavement, life changes, endings
• Intrusive or overwhelming thoughts: Rumination, distressing mental images
• Self-esteem and identity: Confidence, boundaries, self-worth
• Relationships: Conflict, communication, attachment patterns
• Childhood sexual abuse: Shame, dissociation, trust difficulties
• Phobias and fears
I understand that counselling can involve many complex issues, if you have another area of difficulty that you’d like to discuss, please get in touch.
Fees and Sessions
I believe that finding the right counsellor is essential. Working with someone who you feel understands your concerns and can support you is the first step in therapy. I offer a free 30 minute initial consultation to give us a chance to meet, talk about what you’re looking for, and get a sense of how it might feel to work together. There is no obligation to continue.
• Initial consultation: 30 minutes, free of charge
• Counselling and EMDR sessions: 50 minutes at £75 per session, or 80 minutes at £100.
• Initial consultation: 30 minutes, free of charge
• Counselling and EMDR sessions: 50 minutes at £75 per session, or 80 minutes at £100.