You may feel that you need support or that you have lost your peace, I am here for you.
Welcome to Tracy Ward Counselling, I am a BACP registered and qualified person-centred counsellor and psychotherapist offering a supportive space to work through the challenges you are facing.
I appreciate that stepping out for help may be the first rung on the ladder for you in reaching where you would like to be. Working at a pace that suits you, I will accompany you throughout your therapeutic journey for as long as you need me. I tailor my approach to ensure that the therapy you receive meets your needs and is personal to you. I provide a kind, empathic and curious presence to aid greater understanding and empowerment.
I offer an explorative space, time to pause, reflect and feel more at ease by finding steadier ground. By processing your feelings you can gain insight - we can find out what works for you, incorporating practical coping mechanisms for a more fulfilling future.
Please get in touch, we can also arrange a free 15-minute no obligation phone call to explore your aims for counselling and how I may be able to help you, it is also an ideal space to ask any questions that you may have.
Working online nationwide and face to face in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
How I work
I mainly use the person-centred approach, this is rooted in humanistic psychology which is based on the view that everyone has the capacity for personal growth and change. I am drawn to the gentle and effective way of helping clients to feel liberated and to gain a sense of agency in their lives.
I will prioritise your needs and values in a non-judgmental space whilst providing useful insights as we go. Working collaboratively, we can create a trustworthy and supportive bond to aid in navigating through your challenges. Together, we can explore your lived experiences, thoughts, emotions and aspirations.
I can help you to understand root causes, develop coping skills, improve self-awareness and build healthier ways to manage.
I offer talking therapy and throughout our work, if helpful to you, I can include other methods of working. For example, somatic work (connection between mind and body), grounding techniques, mindfulness and creative work.
Clients often describe the space I offer as being supportive, calm, validating and sense feelings of being more in control and grounded.
No matter where you are at in life, come as you are.
Our work will be centred entirely around you - your experiences, your pace, and your journey. Drawing on the principles of person-centred therapy I will walk alongside you, offering:
Unconditional positive regard: Complete acceptance and support, no matter what you share.
Empathy and understanding: A genuine effort to understand your world from your perspective.
Congruence: A real connection where I am present and authentic with you.
I provide the supportive environment needed to facilitate self-discovery and lasting change.
Bereavement
Anxiety
Low self-esteem
Relationship difficulties
Trauma
Depression
Work related issues
Phobias
Health issues
Family issues
Burnout
Who I work with
I work with individual adults (18+) dealing with challenges such as:
Anger
Stress
Loss
Low self-confidence
Bereaved by suicide / suicidal ideation
Loneliness & Isolation (including rural and agricultural workers)
Negative self-image
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Post-traumatic stress (PTS)
Faith/Spirituality issues
I have vast experience with a wide range of clients from different backgrounds both privately and in voluntary roles.
I also work with:
Armed Forces personnel and veterans
First responders such as NHS doctors, paramedics, firefighters and police officers
Trainee counsellors
Your counselling and psychotherapy journey can be a transformative process, focussing on self-discovery, emotional healing and personal growth.
Our first session together is a chance to begin the therapeutic relationship; we do this by building rapport and connecting with one another in a comfortable and safe space. We will explore what has brought you to counselling, identify current challenges and key issues and discuss matters such as background context and medical history that you wish to share.
We will discuss your expectations and how I can help as well as your aims for counselling, what you hope to achieve and your desired outcome. We can also look at what changes you are looking for in your life.
I will also explain procedures and confidentiality, including my working methods and logistics such as frequency and number of sessions.
I offer a space for you to explore your inner world at a pace that suits you, I aim to help you gain increased self-awareness and improve your mental wellbeing.
I can provide support for as long as you require and I tailor the therapy that I offer to ensure that it meets your individual needs whilst working collaboratively with you.
Our first session
Pricing & Services
Free Initial Phone Call (15 mins)
Useful to explore your aims for counselling and how I may be able to help you. It is also a great space to ask any further questions that you may have.
Time-limited Therapy
Time-limited therapy focuses on a specific issue or concern within a defined time period or a set number of sessions.
Open-ended Therapy
Open-ended therapy continues for as long as you need. For example, this form of therapy is ideal for long standing-issues.
Sessions are £65.00 for 1 hour
Armed Forces concession for serving personnel and veterans £55.00
Trainee counsellor concession £55.00
Face to face in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire and online nationwide
Individual adults aged 18+ in both short term and long-term therapy
Session frequency can be discussed to suit your requirements
Sessions available Monday through Friday - morning, afternoon and evening
Payment for sessions is via bank transfer
Contact me
Email: tracy@tracywardcounselling.com
Mobile: 07344 146694
Please get in touch - I offer a free 15-minute no obligation call to explore your aims for counselling and how I may be able to help you.
Location
Online sessions will be held via Microsoft Teams.
Face to face sessions
Serving: Knaresborough, Harrogate, Ripon, Wetherby, Starbeck, Boroughbridge, Masham, Tockwith, Pateley Bridge, Catterick, Richmond, Northallerton, York, Leeds and surrounding districts.
Tracy Ward Counselling, 4 Victoria Avenue, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 9EU
A comfortable and confidential therapy space.
Free on street parking is available outside the premises.
Located approx. 15 minute walk from Knaresborough train station and a bus stop is located at the entrance to Victoria Avenue.
