How Does it Work?
I will now try to explain a little about how my therapies work, if you have any queries please feel free to use the enquiry form on the last page of this website.
Counselling
Counselling can help you with family crisis, marital problems, bereavement, stress, anxiety, depression etc.The main aim of counselling is to give an opportunity for you to work towards living in a way that you can experience a more fulfilling, positive and effective life. Together we can achieve this.
As I use a person centred approach to my counselling empathy; congruence, psychological contact and unconditional positive regard are integral parts of the basis of my service. They are also part of my wider role within the counselling scenario.
We will work together to identify key issues and and find ways you can address them in a safe and comfortable place.
Life Coaching
Life coaching is about helping you to improve your life, your approach to life involves how you address your problems and how you look to the future. In order to do this we work together to find pathways to where you want to be and what you want to achieve. This enables you to make full use of your potential. And, it means looking towards greater life success and personal satisfaction. Together we can work at solving your problems by understanding how the problem manifests itself in the first place. My aim is to support and guide you by facing the difficulties you have and showing you a way forward.
This can be in relationships, career building, promotion, esteem, assertiveness etc.
I am currently studying a batchelors Degree in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to enhance my professional pratice, I do incorporate this into my practice. I also use some NLP practice.
Workshops
These classes are for anyone and everyone; it is never too early or too late to start a positive outlook on life. I provide classes for pre-school children, school aged and teenagers, family based sessions as well as for adults who just want some time to relax in a safe, respectful environment that always aims to affirm their uniqueness.All classes involve:
- An activity based around affirmation; this focuses on a different side to our unique selves every week and will help to encourage self esteem, self worth and self resilience and respect.
- Some gentle, non invasive peer massage to recognise the calming feeling of touch which helps maximise emotional wellbeing.
- Some gentle stretches before finally resting and going into a deeply relaxing state. It is during this time that ‘All About Me’ is confirmed as I re-address the affirmation exercise we completed earlier.
When working with younger children the basis of the classes are the same but are far more activity based using parachute games, art and craft, stickers, songs and a closing story to affirm the message of the week. Children really enjoy interacting and identifying their individuality and most importantly what strengths form their unique hero within.
'All About Me' - the concept
For the last 10 years I have lectured in Further and Higher Education. During my working life I have gained a wealth of knowledge about effects of lifestyle on a person’s emotional Health and Wellbeing; both children and their families.
It is because of this that I came up with the idea for ‘All About Me’ to give people opportunity to focus on what is important - themselves! Time to sit back and think 'This is All About Me'
This is why my service is so important to you, to ensure you are having the most fulfilling life possible to you, and as an opportunity to deal with those barriers that stop this.
About Me
My ethos is based on the belief that my customers' needs are of the utmost importance. I am committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of my business is from repeat customers and referrals.
I would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service in the industry.
I hold indemnity insurance and an enhanced criminal record check.
I hold the following qualifications and professional memberships:
N.N.E.B, Cert Ed, Dip couns, M.O.C , M.S.F.T.R. M.I.F.L
Location
I am based in the Stockport area of Greater Manchester but am able to travel to a location to meet your needs within this vicinity. As most of my work is face to face and to suit the clients needs I like to meet in an environment which is comfortable for you. I also offer telephone and internet consultancy so location is not an issue.
Any queries please feel free to use the enquiry form on the last page of this website.
All my workshops at present are in the Cheshire area but if you have an interest please let me know as again I can be flexible.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any queries or suggestions as I am always looking for ideas for improvement and new locations. This enables me to develop my bespoke practice.
Thank you so much for looking at my site, i look forward to hearing from you soon.
Contact Fiona Atkinson
'All About Me'
EMAIL: allaboutme@consultant.com
TEL: 07779772461
