Anita Pollard

I am currently available Wednesdays until 2, Thursdays from 1 to 6 and Fridays until 3.

It can be difficult to know where to start and counselling is a great place to explore what is important for you- free from judgement. I will work with you to help you face the difficulties in your life- and  will work with you to find your solutions. I offer an open, honest, straightforward and empathic space. My experience and knowledge informs my practice and I work at your pace and with your preferred communication style, allowing you the autonomy to bring to sessions what is important to you.

I work with clients with transitional life issues- first jobs, career and life changes, mid life changes, bereavement, clients struggling with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and self- harm and  clients who are struggling with past trauma. I work with neurodivergent clients as well as clients who may find the idea of therapy is not for them, but are curious to give it a go.

I have experience of working with adults of all ages as well as secondary school age children. I have worked in several schools including boarding schools and have experience of working with teenagers working through the challenges that they face whether this be life changes, social situations, exam pressure amongst others.

Clients often leave therapy saying they feel lighter, that they understand themselves better and are more able to cope with difficult situations as they arise.

I work with clients who have current or previous experiences which are affecting their mental well-being. I work with difficult and traumatic life events, life challenges such as anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts and low mood as well as with challenges around neurodivergence and transitional phases in life such as the menopause, redundancy, first jobs and challenging family dynamics.

Every client is an individual and so their own experience of therapy will be unique. I use my lived experience and theoretical knowledge to provide a safe space for clients to explore the issues facing them: clients have reported how much lighter they feel and able to cope with their lives by having experienced a non- judgmental space.

I offer a free 15-30 minute session for you to ask any questions about therapy and for us to meet  before our first session.