Jenny Hodsdon
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Meadows Counselling
Welcome, I'm Jenny, and I'm an experienced Anxiety, Grief and Couples Counsellor who can help you to find a calmer, more joyful and clearer path through life.
Life's challenges, difficulties in your closest relationships, work stress and your coping style can really impact your capacity to live our best life. I feel that is such a shame when very often we just need a little help to see what is happening, where we are stuck or what patterns we have fallen into.
Don't waste another day stumbling through life.
Thank you for dropping in to check out my website. Whilst you are here I hope you will learn something about me and what I can offer you, and if not, just get in touch as I'm always happy to answer any questions you may have.
I am a very experienced, trauma-informed Counsellor using a number of techniques and offering both face to face and online counselling sessions to adults.
I am based in Romiley near Stockport and offer face to face sessions to you if you live within travelling distance (includes Hyde, Denton, Marple, Marple Bridge, Offerton, Bredbury and Woodley). I can also offer online sessions to you wherever you are in the UK using Doxy Me, an encrypted platform.
I am an experienced counsellor having counselled clients for almost 12 years now. I am also a more mature counsellor which in itself means I have encountered lots of life experiences as well. My life experiences have shaped my practice. My past career as a scientist means I lean towards evidence-based modalities but the bedrock of my practice will always be person-centred, meaning I aim to engender empathy, acceptance and validation throughout my work with you.
I have developed through my numerous trainings and a great deal of personal reflection and as a result I am a patient, understanding and encouraging therapist who is not afraid to challenge you, but gently and with care. I aim to meet you with a warm hearted professionalism and respect whatever your race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age.
I feel proud to be able to offer my clients a practice that is inclusive, informed and as safe as possible. ​
Counselling-how can it help?
Counselling can help you in a number of ways. It can help you to see things more clearly. You can share your worst fears, your biggest dreams and your greatest concerns. You may be struggling with anxiety, feelings of loss or just confusion and unsure where to start trying to make sense of what you are feeling.
I believe that you deserve to live a rich and fulfilling life. If you feel that isn't happening for you right now then booking your first counselling session can be the first step towards it.
My Approach
Not every counsellor will 'suit' you, irrespective of the approach they adopt.
Choosing the right counsellor means doing some research-it's going to be an important relationship and so it needs to be right.
My outlook is that our mental health involves every part of us-how we were parented, our brain and nervous system, but also our relationships with others, how we move and how often, our habits (good and bad!) and our physical health. I believe that how you think and feel can affect your body and how you choose to use your body can affect your mind.
I can use a number of approaches in your therapy, and usually I will
use a blend of these approaches in an eclectic way, rather than say, just Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) on it's own. .
I have chosen to work this way because we are all unique and it is important that your therapy is as individual as you are; your therapy will look very different from someone else's.
This will ensure you get the best counselling experience for you, your issue and your practical requirements.
The main models and theories I use include Counselling for Loss & Bereavement, Creative Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Brief therapy
Transactional Analysis, Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems and
Humanistic/Person Centred.
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The Issues I can see you for
Here are some types of issues and problems I work with, however don't worry if yours isn't on this list, this is just a selection and you can get in touch to discuss your needs anyway:-
Anxiety, panic attacks, if you have ever been told you have Generalised Anxiety Disorder. Some forms of OCD and fear-based issues.
You often feel overwhelmed (with worry, thoughts or emotion),
You lack confidence (low self esteem) or are unsure of who you are (identity issues).
You often feel 'numb' or shutdown, possibly with low mood or depression.
You are struggling with your intimate relationship and/or relationships in general.
You have lost something from your life. This can be a person, a cherished pet, your health, your chosen career or you may be going through separation, divorce or other big change in your life.
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Fees, Duration, Location etc
My usual fee for an hour's individual therapy is £50. Your therapy may just be four sessions, especially if the issue you bring is less complex. If you have a number of issues or they are longstanding or more deep seated then your therapy may take longer. We will discuss this in the first session as it is important that you and I are honest and realistic about what you aim to get out of your therapy.
It can be difficult to give you an exact number of sessions you will need. However in some cases, we can opt to use a Solution Focused type of therapy. Please note this is only suitable for some, not all, issues.
I see clients in my dedicated Counselling Office in Romiley.
I am fully qualified, insured and a member of the BACP
