Series: A little note for the week ahead
COUNSELLING WITH CHARLIE
SOMETIMES WE ALL NEED A LITTLE EXTRA SUPPORT.
SOMETIMES WE ALL NEED A LITTLE EXTRA SUPPORT.
SOMETIMES WE ALL NEED A LITTLE EXTRA SUPPORT.
Alongside Wellbeing with Charlie, I continue to work as a freelance counsellor with local agencies across North Wales, supporting people through a wide range of life's challenges.
While most of my counselling work takes place within these agency settings, I also offer a small number of private appointments each month for those who feel we'd be a good fit.
If you're looking for compassionate, down-to-earth support, I'd love to hear from you.
MY APPROACH
SOMETIMES WE ALL NEED A LITTLE EXTRA SUPPORT.
SOMETIMES WE ALL NEED A LITTLE EXTRA SUPPORT.
I believe the most important part of counselling is feeling comfortable enough to be yourself.
My approach is warm, collaborative and non-judgemental. Rather than telling you what to do, I'll work alongside you to help you make sense of what's going on, explore what's important to you and support you in finding a way forward that feels right for your life.
WHO I WORK WITH
SOMETIMES WE ALL NEED A LITTLE EXTRA SUPPORT.
WHO I WORK WITH
I work with adults experiencing a range of challenges, including:
- Anxiety and stress
- Low self-esteem
- Relationship difficulties
- Life transitions
- Domestic abuse and healthy relationships
- Alcohol and behaviour change
- General wellbeing and personal growth
Professional Background
I'm a qualified counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), working within its Ethical Framework.
Alongside my private work, I continue to support clients through local agencies across North Wales, which is a part of my work I genuinely value and intend to continue.
Private Appointments
To ensure I can continue balancing agency work, community projects and family life, I intentionally keep a limited number of spaces available for private counselling.
This means I may not always have immediate availability, but if I feel I'm the right person to support you, I'll always do my best to help - or, where appropriate, signpost you to other trusted services.
COUNSELLING - Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all. Many people come to counselling because they know something doesn't feel right, even if they can't quite put it into words.
Sessions are £50 and last for 50 minutes.
I offer a free 20-minute initial consultation, either by phone or online, to give us the opportunity to get to know each other, discuss what you're looking for, and decide whether we're the right fit before making any commitment.
Counselling is booked in blocks of six sessions.
This gives us the time and space to build a therapeutic relationship and explore things properly, rather than feeling like we have to fit everything into one or two appointments. Towards the end of your six sessions, we'll review how things are going together and discuss the next steps if further support would be helpful.
I offer sessions from a selection of private, pre-approved locations across North Wales. The location we use will depend on your circumstances and what feels most appropriate, but confidentiality, comfort and safety are always my priority.
I'll discuss the available options with you during our initial consultation.
If you'd like to explore working together, simply complete the enquiry form below.
I'll be in touch to arrange your free 20-minute consultation, answer any questions you may have, and help you decide whether counselling with me feels like the right next step.
As a qualified counsellor and BACP member, maintaining appropriate professional boundaries is very important to me.
Because every person's circumstances are different, I don't have a blanket policy. If this situation ever arises, we'll talk about it together and consider what's in your best interests, while ensuring any decisions are made in line with the BACP Ethical Framework and with your wellbeing at the centre.
Information & signposting
Sometimes knowing where to turn is the hardest part. Below you'll find a selection of local and national organisations, services and helplines that may be able to offer further information or support.
These links are provided for signposting purposes only. Wellbeing with Charlie is not affiliated with, and cannot take responsibility for, the services or advice provided by external organisations.
URGENT SUPPORT
If you or somebody else is in immediate danger, call 999 or attend your nearest Emergency Department.
If you need someone to talk to, Samaritans are available day or night, 365 days a year.
Samaritans
Call: 116 123 – free
Visit: samaritans.org
If you're in Wales and need urgent mental health support, you can also access NHS 111 Wales mental health support.
INFORMATION & SIGNPOSTING
Alcohol & substance use
Whether you're questioning your own relationship with alcohol or drugs, looking for practical information, or worried about somebody you care about, there is support available.
Alcohol Change UK
Information, tools and resources to help people understand alcohol and make changes to their drinking.
Visit: alcoholchange.org.uk
Drinkaware
Information about alcohol, drinking habits and the effects alcohol can have on your physical and mental health.
Visit: drinkaware.co.uk
FRANK
Honest and confidential information about drugs, their effects and where to find support. Also useful if you're worried about someone else's drug use.
Visit: talktofrank.com
Adfam
Support and information specifically for families and friends affected by somebody else's drug, alcohol or gambling problems.
Visit: adfam.org.uk
Mental health & emotional wellbeing
You don't have to wait until things reach crisis point to ask for help. These organisations provide information, listening services and support for a wide range of mental health and emotional wellbeing concerns.
Mind
Mental health information and support, including guidance on different mental health problems, treatment, medication, rights and finding further help.
Visit: mind.org.uk
Samaritans
A safe place to talk about whatever you're going through. You don't have to be suicidal to contact Samaritans.
Call: 116 123 – free, 24 hours a day
Visit: samaritans.org
Shout
A confidential text-based support service for people who are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
Visit: giveusashout.org
NHS 111 Wales – Mental Health
Support
Urgent mental health support and advice for people living in Wales.
Visit: 111.wales.nhs.uk
Relationships, Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence
Whether you're struggling within a relationship, experiencing behaviour that doesn't feel right, living with domestic abuse, or have experienced sexual abuse or violence - recently or in the past - confidential and specialist support is available.
Relate
Information and relationship support for individuals, couples, families, children and young people.
Visit: relate.org.uk
National Domestic Abuse Helpline – Refuge
Confidential specialist support for women experiencing domestic abuse, as well as friends and family who are concerned about someone.
Visit: nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Women's Aid
Information and support around domestic abuse, including help understanding abuse and finding specialist services.
Visit: womensaid.org.uk
Respect
Specialist information and support relating to domestic abuse, including support for male victims and for people concerned about their own abusive behaviour.
Visit: respect.uk.net
DASU NORTH WALES
DASU exists for anyone who has experienced domestic abuse
Visit: Domestic Abuse Safety Unit North Wales
Live Fear Free – Wales
Free, confidential support and advice for anyone experiencing domestic abuse or sexual violence in Wales, as well as friends, family members and others who are concerned about someone. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call: 0808 80 10 800
Visit: Livefearfree
RASASC North Wales – Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre
Free, confidential specialist support and therapy for adults and children across North Wales who have experienced rape, sexual abuse or sexual violence, whether recently or in the past. Support is also available for partners and family members of those affected.
Call: 01248 670 628
Visit: Home | RASA Wales
If you are in immediate danger
If you or somebody else is in immediate danger, call 999.
Bereavement & grief
Grief can affect everyone differently and there is no set timeline for needing support.
Cruse Bereavement Support
Information, emotional support and bereavement services for people affected by grief.
Call: 0808 808 1677
Visit: cruse.org.uk
Parenting & families
Whether you're finding parenting difficult, concerned about your child's wellbeing or looking for specialist information, these organisations are a useful place to start.
Family Lives
Information and support for parents and families dealing with the many challenges of family life.
Visit: familylives.org.uk
YoungMinds
Mental health information for young people, alongside dedicated advice and support for parents and carers who are worried about a child or young person's mental health.
Visit: youngminds.org.uk
NSPCC
Information about keeping children safe, recognising abuse and neglect, and what to do if you're worried about a child.
Visit: nspcc.org.uk
Money, Debt & Benefits
Money worries can have a huge impact on our wellbeing. Free, confidential and impartial support is available.
Citizens Advice
Free advice covering benefits, debt, employment, housing, consumer issues, family matters and many other everyday problems.
Visit: citizensadvice.org.uk
StepChange Debt Charity
Free, impartial debt advice and practical support for people struggling with debt.
Visit: stepchange.org
MoneyHelper
Government-backed guidance about money, pensions, benefits, debt, budgeting and financial wellbeing.
Visit: moneyhelper.org.uk
Housing & homelessness
If you're worried about your housing situation, struggling with your landlord or tenancy, at risk of losing your home or experiencing homelessness, specialist advice is available.
Shelter Cymru
Independent housing advice for people in Wales, including support around homelessness, renting, eviction, housing conditions and housing rights.
Visit: sheltercymru.org.uk
Citizens Advice
Advice about renting, landlords, housing problems, homelessness, benefits and your rights.
Visit: citizensadvice.org.uk
Work & eMPLOYMENT
Problems at work can have a significant impact on our mental health and wellbeing.
Acas
Free and impartial information about workplace rights, employment law, disputes, redundancy, discrimination and problems at work.
Visit: acas.org.uk
Citizens Advice
Information about employment rights, pay, dismissal, discrimination and other workplace concerns.
Visit: citizensadvice.org.uk
LGBTQ+ support
If you're looking for a safe space to talk about sexuality, gender identity or anything affecting your wellbeing, specialist support is available.
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline
Confidential listening and information for LGBTQ+ people and anyone wanting to talk about sexuality or gender identity.
Visit: switchboard.lgbt
Eating Disorders & Body Image
If you're worried about your relationship with food, eating or your body - or you're concerned about somebody else -specialist help is available.
Beat
The UK's eating disorder charity, providing information and support for people experiencing eating disorders and those supporting somebody else.
Visit: beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Gambling
Gambling problems can affect finances, relationships and mental health, as well as the people around the person gambling.
GamCare
Free information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling-related harm, including family and friends.
Visit: gamcare.org.uk
Caring for Someone Else
Supporting somebody else can sometimes take a significant toll on your own wellbeing too.
Carers UK
Information and support for unpaid carers, including guidance around benefits, work, practical support and looking after your own wellbeing.
Visit: carersuk.org
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