Charlie Whatson Counselling

Have you recently had an unexpected diagnosis, a breakup, bereavement or a big change in your life? Do you feel like life has thrown you a curve ball and left you feeling lost, stressed or anxious about how you’re going to manage or even what to do now? If this sounds like you then know that you are not alone. That it is possible to learn to adapt to change, find new happiness and to grow through it.

Change doesn’t need to be something to just endure, it doesn’t have to leave us feeling stuck, hopeless or broken. When approached in the right way, it can lead us to uncover new abilities, perspectives and values. Transforming us in extraordinary ways.

Whether you’re processing a past change, grappling with a present one, or bracing for a future one, together we can come to understand what you are experiencing now and discover who you can become on the other side of change.

Charlie Whatson Counsellor and Therapist Essex Maldon Chelmsford and Suffolk

What I Offer

I specialise in supporting people who are struggling with change in their life, from new or unexpected diagnosis, moving to a new life stage such as the kids moving out or retirement, bereavement and other loses or when good changes – such as marriage or having children – don’t feel quite the way you thought they would. During these times it can help to have a space where you can talk openly and reflect on what these changes mean for you. I provide a warm, thoughtful and non-judgemental space where we can explore what is happening for you now, deepen your understanding of yourself and develop new ways of coping and routines that better suit who you want to become.

My role is to listen, support and collaborate with you – drawing on different therapeutic approaches to work with you in the way most suitable to your needs, preferences and goals. This means we may:

  • Explore how your thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
  • Work in the present, offering empathy, genuineness and unconditional positive regard to build self-worth and self-awareness (Person-Centred)
  • Gently understand how past experiences and relationships have shaped your patterns and responses (Psychodynamic)
  • Develop your self-awareness of current feelings and behaviours to understand and resolve unresolved feelings (Gestalt)

If you would like more information about the sorts of changes I often work with or what to expect going into counselling then you can use the button below to find out.

Are you Ready?

Together we will organise your thoughts, feelings and beliefs, gently explore and uncover past experiences that may be impacting you now, develop practical coping strategies and build resilience at a pace that feels right for you.

Our work will be grounded in growth – more than symptom relief, building a deeper sense of self and long-term emotional wellbeing.

If you’re ready to follow new paths in life and to come to know why you think, act, or feel in the ways that you do, then use the button below, and we can look to book a session together.