Corazón Counselling and Supervision

A heart for healing ...

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Welcome to Corazon Counselling.  I'm Debbie Nolan.

If you have found your way here, it's possible you have been thinking about counselling for some time, wondering if it's for you - not knowing what to expect; can it really help?

I believe people come to counselling at just the right time - by recognizing a loss of peace, or dissatisfaction with your life, you have reached the point where you don't want to put up with the way things are any more, but perhaps you don't know how to bring about change on your own.

With even the most supportive friends and family, there can often be a sense that you don't want to say too much in case they get upset, or perhaps you don't want them to know how bad you really feel. The beauty of counselling is that your counsellor is not in that relationship-circle, so you can say what you need to say without feeling judged, fixed, pitied or rescued!

By offering you the opportunity to process things at your own pace, in a confidential*, non-judgmental and respectful environment, I hope we can work together to enable you to come to a better understanding of yourself, with an opportunity to explore where you fit in your world, and how to achieve a healthy mental attitude.

I am an integrative counsellor, which means your sessions can be tailor-made to meet your individual needs. Simply email or phone me for a brief discussion on what you are looking for, and if we agree to go ahead I will email you a referral form to complete before arranging your first appointment.

Don't struggle on alone - help is just a moment away. Contact me for a free initial phone assessment.

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*see more on confidentiality in the FAQ's




Counselling Services

Counselling Services

Counselling Services

I am an accredited integrative psycho-dynamic counsellor, and I work with adults and couples. You can simply email me, or we can have an initial chat on the phone to discuss your needs. I am happy to do our sessions face to face, or via zoom if preferable, due to distance or access issues. If we agree to work together, I will then email you a referral form to complete prior to arranging your first session. There are no rules as to how long counselling takes but we will have regular six-weekly reviews to see how you are feeling about the sessions and your progress in general. You can stop your sessions at any time.

Couples Counselling

Couples Counselling

As couples, we bring our whole selves into the mix and somehow expect a magical meeting of minds! The focus of couples counselling is the 'relationship' - how it has evolved over time, what has come in that needs to go; what has gone that needs to come back! Relationship counselling looks at your individual influences from childhood, helps you to gain self-awareness together to increase mutual understanding as to how you convey your needs , and uses tools to help you both find effective and healthy ways to communicate. I only offer in-person sessions for couples counselling.

Counselling Supervision

Counselling Supervision

I am a CPCAB Level 6 Supervisor, with a psychodynamic integrative counselling modality that includes person centred, SFBT and Couples Counselling. I use the 7-eyed model of supervision (Hawkins & Shohet), incorporating the Integrative Developmental Model, and receive monthly supervisory supervision in accordance with ethical practice. I work to the supervisee's code of ethics and practice. I will work with supervisees educationally and managerially in a supportive and challenging way that encourages counsellor autonomy and growth. I offer both in-person or remote sessions, to qualified and student counsellors.

Couples Counselling

Couples Counselling

As couples, we bring our whole selves into the mix and somehow expect a magical meeting of minds! The focus of couples counselling is the 'relationship' - how it has evolved over time, what has come in that needs to go; what has gone that needs to come back! Relationship counselling looks at your individual influences from childhood, helps you to gain self-awareness together to increase mutual understanding as to how you convey your needs , and uses tools to help you both find effective and healthy ways to communicate.

Edge Hill University
For student counsellors training at Edge Hill University, I am on the approved list as both counsellor and supervisor for the BA and BSc Counselling Psychotherapy courses, and the MSc with Contemporary Creative Approaches.

Collage/Creative Therapy

Collage Therapy

Collage therapy involves assembling different materials, such as images, text, and objects, to create a visual composition representing one's thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Selecting and arranging these elements will help enable the individual to tap into their subconscious, expressing themselves without the constraints of words.

Unleashing Creative Expression

These 90-minute, one-to-one* creative sessions allow you to discover how working with collage or abstract painting can empower you to visually express and explore your free child. By letting go of your own expectations and perfectionisms, you can experience the joy of colour, creativity and spontaneity, without having to have any artistic skills whatsoever! And if you prefer, you can use your own choice of music to connect to your memories! *Contact me for group sessions

Creative Therapy

Creative Therapy involves painting in the abstract style, and invites individuals to express their emotions spontaneously and without inhibition. As they interact with different tools for mark-making, and choose colours intuitively, without the confines of defined rules, they can give voice to the inner free child.

Foundation of Infant Loss Specialist

Rainbow Baby Specialist

Offering support for bereaved parents who are pregnant with a subsequent baby after a loss.

Infertility Specialist

Offering support for the different levels of impact associated with fertility struggles - physical, mental and physical, and supporting those who are childless for other reasons than fertility challenges.

Events

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THIS OFFER HAS NOW CLOSED. In collaboration with the Community Church, Ash Street, I'm able to offer 3 free art therapy sessions for adults, to those who live on Hart Street who may be struggling to process the events of summer.Read More

  • Date:27/09/2024 10:00 AM - 13/11/2024 11:30 AM
  • Location The Family Life Centre, Ash Street, Southport, PR8 6JH (Map)

qualifications

Qualifications

CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Transactional Analysis 101 Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Couples Counselling - Counselling Academy Foundation of Infant Loss Specialist Renaissance Life Therapies: Art Therapy -The Self PESI UK - Online Therapy Training - Tele-health for Mental Health Professionals. Counselling Tutor CPCAB Level 6 Supervision

Issues I can help with.

I have maintained Continuous Professional Development since qualifying, and have received additional training in Bereavement Loss and Grief Infant Loss Rainbow Baby Infertility Specialist Dealing with Anxiety and Depression Relationships Self Esteem Body Image Solution Focused Brief Therapy Post-abuse trauma Self-Harm Stress Shame Gender Identity Narcissism Pregnancy/Child-loss Domestic Violence Trauma Goal-setting

Fees

Fees

COUNSELLING: Adults - £45 for 60 minutes Couples - £70 for 90 minutes 10% discount for a block of 6 sessions booked and payed for in advance, COLLAGE/CREATIVE THERAPY Adults only - £50 for 90 minutes (add £10 for each additional person) CONCESSIONS: Student Counsellors (required counselling) £35 CANCELLATION FEES DNA's - full charge Same-day cancellation - 50% charge SUPERVISION: £55 per 90 minute session £37 per 90 minute session for student counsellors (Pro rata for 60 mins)

F.A.Q'S

The Legal Bit

I am a Registered Accredited Counsellor and in accordance with ethical guideIines, I have regularly monthly supervision and attend a minimum of 25 hours per year of continuous professional development to keep me up to date with current issues.

I hold an enhanced DBS and have Public Liability Insurance.

I am registered with the Information Commissioner's Office and if we work together, I will send you a copy of my Privacy Policy that explains how I use your personal information.

How does counselling work?

The heart of counselling is that you are given a safe space to talk, and I will ensure you are fully heard, with respect, validation, value and confidentiality. The sessions will be led by whatever you want to bring and we can go as slow or as fast as you like.

I am an 'integrative psychodynamic' counsellor.
This means that I have a number of tools in my toolbox to use depending on what you bring to the sessions and what you want to achieve, and I work in a creative way with each individual client.

I am trained in TA (transactional analysis) and use other developmental models that will help us explore how your childhood experiences impact you into adulthood.

I am also familiar with the counselling models of Solution-Focussed Brief Therapy and Gerard Egan which provide a structured and more solution-focussed focus to help you plan how to move towards your preferred future.

Confidentiality

The 'television' version of confidentiality is that " I can say anything and you can't tell anyone!"  That is almost true, but not quite accurate.

There are some exceptions to that confidentiality:

  • If I think that you are at risk of harming yourself, or someone else, I have a duty of care to safeguard, and that might mean contacting your GP or next of kin.                         
  • If you tell me that you are involved in illegal activities such as money laundering, terrorism, drug/people trafficking, treason or child endangerment (Children Act 1989), by law I have to inform the police.                                                                         
  • I keep brief notes from our sessions.  These are anonymised and kept under lock and key, but I have to release them if subpoenaed by law.
  • I have regular monthly supervision where I receive support and guidance in my counselling.  This is done anonymously, without revealing identities.
  • We will discuss all of this at your first session.

Testimonials

"I can't possibly put into words how grateful I am to have had you as my therapist and the profound impact you have had on my life. I will never be able to thank you enough."

"I'm so grateful to God for leading me to you. Thank you so much for the last 12 weeks. I really do feel like a new woman."

"To Debbie, Thank you so much for helping me work through a very difficult time in my life. You have made a huge difference."

Thank you for everything. You have helped me so much and I am very grateful for your patience, care and professionalism.

Thank you for everything you helped me/us with since Summer '23. It made such a difference having a safe space to talk and be made to think in different ways.

Google Review D & K 11th February 2025 Debbie has been invaluable with helping me and my partner overcome recurring issues in our relationship. The sessions flow freely which gave us the freedom to discuss anything that may have occurred that week, and Debbie’s personable nature made us both feel comfortable and safe to bring to light any fears and insecurities we may not have previously voiced. The tools that she has given us have resulted in us better recognising our patterns of behaviour and triggers in conflict. We are beyond grateful for her help.

Contact

  • Shellfield Road, Southport PR9 9UP, England, United Kingdom