Welcome to your path to inner peace...
You may be feeling like you need support or that you have lost your peace - this can come to us all at various life stages. I offer a safe space to explore what is going on in your life. For example, you may be experiencing a life changing event such as a bereavement, reflecting upon past experiences, experiencing low confidence or are facing difficulties with relationships in your life. As I walk beside you on your journey, offering support and new insights, I provide a genuine, warm and empathic presence to aid in your self-exploration to gain greater understanding and empowerment.
I want you to feel heard and know that you are not alone in whatever it may be that you are facing. You are the author of your life and it would be an honour to help you navigate your way through difficult times.
I work predominantly using the person-centred approach, focussing on self-development in the ‘here and now’. I tailor my approach to meet your needs, using various techniques allowing me to deliver counselling that is personal to you. I work to create a trustworthy and supportive space for you to explore your experiences, thoughts, emotions, and aspirations. I offer challenge as part of the process, encouraging personal growth on mental, emotional, and spiritual levels.
I offer you a space to:
- Clarify your values and desires
- Understand your emotions without judgment
- Build self-awareness and self-acceptance
We can work towards identifying and overcoming obstacles that may be holding you back, empowering you to achieve your full potential.
It is normal to enter counselling with a feeling of uncertainty, however, by working collaboratively we can work at a pace that suits you and your needs. I will help you to reconnect with parts of yourself for a more fulfilling future.
Thank you for considering me to walk alongside you on your therapeutic journey, I invite you to reach out with any questions and to explore your aims for counselling. I also provide a free 15 minute no obligation telephone call to explore if I may be the right counsellor for you.
"When a person is hurting, confused, troubled, anxious, or alienated, then understanding is called for... [and] deep understanding is... the most precious gift one can give to another"
- Carl Rogers
About
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and over the years I have had the honour of working with clients dealing with challenges such as bereavement, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, anger, depression, anxiety, work related stress, bullying, addiction, bipolar disorder, trauma, suicidal ideation, negative self-image, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), domestic violence, loneliness and post-traumatic stress (PTS).
Alongside this, I have volunteered on various bereavement support helplines as well as working on a helpline for first responders such as NHS workers and the Police. I have also volunteered on a local Church Prison Ministry team, going into prisons to provide outreach and support.
Some key training that I have received relates to trauma awareness, bereavement, high stress and anxiety, hoarding, mental health, inquest procedure, gambling, rape and sexual assault, self-harm, coaching and developing others, self-care, loneliness and isolation, domestic abuse, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) and Military culture, transition and adjustment.
In addition to the above training, I am qualified to the following levels:
Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Humanistic Counselling at York St John University
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills at York College
Additionally, I hold a professional interest in working with serving military personnel, veterans and front-line workers.
Pricing & Services
Open-ended therapy
Open-ended therapy allows time to explore how you interact with the world and identify hidden patterns and motivations. Allowing you to gain insight into your inner world can make lasting changes in your life.
Time-limited therapy
Time-limited therapy is focused on a specific issue or concern within a defined timeframe. For example, a set number of sessions can be pre agreed. Perhaps you are going through a change, in a difficult relationship or experiencing loss.
Sessions are £65.00 for 1 hour.
I work online nationwide and face to face in Harrogate with adults aged 18+ in both short term and long-term therapy.
During your free initial 15-minute telephone call, we can discuss your needs and how I may be able to help you.
Sessions usually take place weekly, but we can discuss alternative arrangements.
I offer sessions Monday through Friday, either online or face to face.
Should you choose to work with me, payment details will be provided via our contract which you will receive in due course. You can, however, expect to make payment for sessions via bank transfer.
Contact me
Email: tracy@tracywardcounselling.com
Mobile: 07344 146694
Working online nationwide and face to face in Harrogate.
Location
Online sessions will be held via Microsoft Teams.
Face to face sessions will be held at:
The Harlow, 1 Cardale Park, Beckwith Head Road, Harrogate, HG3 1RZ
Directions: From the centre of Harrogate, take Otley Road out towards Beckwithshaw, passing the Pine Marten on your left, then take a left at the traffic lights onto Beckwith Head Road. Take the next left turn after Harrogate Police station. Take an immediate left into the long car park and follow it to the end of the building where there is a sign for ‘The Harlow’ in front of you. When on foot, take a right at ‘The Harlow’ sign to enter via the private entrance located at the side of the building.
Free parking is available on-site.
