Anne's Safe Space Counselling
Craigwell, Bogend, By Symington,
Ayrshire KA1 5PD
Mobile: 07800 574742
Fax: 01563 830619

Anne Tennant B.A., BSYA (W.T.), CCC Registered Counsellor
Counselling in a discreet location

Internal Family Systems Therapy

This therapy is based on the idea that we all have different parts and that when someone needs counselling one or more parts is "running riot". By choosing figures, from my large selection, to represent these parts it becomes easier to understand and manage them. To help you to understand the parts I have a list of questions to ask - these often shed new light on problem areas and can be lighthearted and humorous so making the whole process easier. We are trying to identify and understand your parts and put you in touch with a healthy adult self who can look after them. This way of working is very effective and usually needs 6 or less sessions. It is great for anger management.

What I don't offer

I do not offer a crisis service. If you feel suicidal or desperate it is more appropriate to contact your GP or the Samaritans. The type of counselling I offer is not useful in this situation but is helpful when the crisis has passed and you want to look at the underlying issues. I also do not offer couples counselling or family group counselling, I work with individuals only. Obsessive compulsive disorders, addictions and eating disorders may respond better to other types of therapy.

Common issues

I work on a one to one basis. My service is gay friendly. Issues which I do work with include Stress, Depression, Abuse, Aspergers, Gay issues, Sexual orientation, Relationship problems, Bereavement, Adoption, Weight problems, Loss, Anxiety, Abortion, Miscarriage, Fear, Low self esteem, Debt, Divorce, Rape, Infidelity, Emotional abuse, Anger management, Sexual harassment, Powerlessness, Inability to cope, Isolation, HIV, Illness, work problems and Pet Bereavement. If you have an issue not mentioned I am happy to discuss this with you. I work with children, adolescents and adults.

About Me

I have ten years experience working with many different issues. I undertake regular supervision. I am married with one daughter and have always lived in Ayrshire. This helps to bring an understanding of the local culture to my counselling work.

I have over 500 hours training which includes a Certificate in Counselling Skills,
Transactional Analysis T101 certificate and a Diploma in Weight Consultancy. I have also attended short training courses on Inner Child Work, Art Therapy, Brief Therapy, Family Constellations, Identity, Working with Eating Distress, Rape and Sexual Abuse, Counsellor's use of self, Working with Female Drug Use, Bereavement and Supervision. My Bachelor of Arts degree included Psychology.

Costs

£25 per hour

How to proceed

To make an appointment either email or call me. I am often with a client so please leave a message and I guarantee to call you back.

The Practical Details

Counselling takes place in my home which is in a relaxed, tranquil and discreet country setting while being easily accessible by bus and car. I use a room in my house and have no receptionist or black couch. The room is peaceful, private and decorated in lilac. My home is convenient for both Ayrshire and Glasgow being half an hour from the city centre just off the main A77.

If you are disabled and unable to come to my home I can offer telephone counselling.

If you live overseas but speak English I can offer telephone counselling but you pay for the call.