Breathing Space Counselling
A confidential space to explore the thoughts, feelings and challenges in your life
Welcome to my website. My name is Vitalija, I am a qualified counsellor working with people experiencing anxiety, self-esteem issues, stress and low mood. I have specialist interest in supporting parents who are feeling emotionally overwhelmed by the demands of modern parenting.
I am registered with BACP (British Association for Counselling and
Psychotherapy) so you can have a peace of mind knowing I’m committed to high professional and ethical standards.
Counselling
We all need a space to be heard – *really* heard, with compassion and acceptance. Many of us are finding ourselves interacting with dozens of people on a daily basis, yet feeling lonely deep down.
We know that talking about our problems is important, but we can also feel worried about being judged or misunderstood. What if the people around you seem to be handling with breezy lightness the challenges that you are feeling overwhelmed with? What if you’re concerned about burdening your loved ones with your feelings?
Sometimes a major change in our life can trigger or increase the sense of isolation and anxiety – whether it’s becoming a parent, moving to a different country, experiencing the “empty nest”, bereavement as well as other challenges we face in life.
What I offer is a safe space for us to explore together whatever feels difficult to you right now. I mostly use humanistic approach in my work, which means we look at what truly matters to you and how you feel about yourself and the people around you. If you are feeling “stuck” in a particular area of your life, we can try to gently explore what is holding you back, and what you need to take the steps towards positive change.
What types of problems I work with
Parental overwhelm
Self-esteem issues
Anxiety and low mood
Stress
Relationship challenges
Fees
Sessions last 50 minutes and usually take place on a weekly basis. The fee is £75, and I offer a free, no-obligation 15 minute consultation via telephone or zoom before the first session, which gives us a chance to determine whether I might be the right therapist for you.
For in person sessions I work from the therapy rooms in Weybridge and Surbiton, which are conveniently located for Cobham, Esher, Walton-on-Thames, Kingston-upon-Thames and surrounding areas.
FAQs
It looks trickier than it is! I would usually say "it's like Italia but with V in front"
Currently I only work with adults (aged 19+)
Counselling can be short or long term, and the number of sessions depend on the individual, the complexity of challenges they are dealing with, and how much change they are hoping to achieve.
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
You can also call me on 07393820256 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.