About Step-By-Step Counselling & Therapies
Hi, I'm Jen Brown - Step-By-Step Counselling and Therapies, a professional Person-Centred and Integrative Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist, EMDR Therapist and Holistic Therapist, holding a Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, Diploma in Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapy, Diploma in NLP and qualifications in EMDR Therapy, CBT, Mindfulness and Holistic Therapies.
I have been a therapist in Bridgnorth, Shropshire since 2009 and have built a thriving private practice with clients often contacting me on recommendation of my services. I have extensive experience working with adults, teenagers, couples and families, am employed part-time as a School Counsellor and offer private counselling, psychotherapy, CBT, EMDR therapy, hypnotherapy and holistic therapies - Reiki, Crystal Reiki, Mindfulness and meditation. My private, relaxing and confidential therapy rooms are just on the outskirts of Bridgnorth, Shropshire. These ground floor therapy spaces are set in idyllic countryside and offer a peaceful and safe environment, where reflection, transformation and healing can take place. They are serviced by local bus routes, have ample free parking and are easily accessible from the surrounding areas of Shrewsbury, Telford, Ludlow, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Stourbridge and Kidderminster.
If travel, mobility or distance is an issue for you, I can also offer bespoke online therapy via Skype, FaceTime, WhatsApp Video Call, Zoom or Teams and of course via telephone.
I offer 60 minute, 90 minutes and 2 hour sessions, bespoke to your individual requirements and work flexible hours, with both daytime, evening and weekend appointments. I work closely with local GP Practices, receiving regular referrals, and accommodate private healthcare referrals. I also offer bespoke corporate packages to organisations and businesses and provide Supervision to other Counsellors and therapy to training student Counsellors.
I also work alongside Perry and Phillips Funeral Directors, Bridgnorth, to offer a free bereavement counselling service. Weekly 'supportive chats' and monthly group bereavment sessions can be of great support at such a difficult time - please contact Perry and Phillips for further information.
Therapies available: Person-centred/integrative counselling/psychotherapy, provides a safe space for you to be understood, respected, and listened to empathically without judgement. A range of theories and modalities such as; person-centred/humanistic therapy, CBT, mindfulness, solution-focused therapy, transactional analysis, psychodynamic, meditation/relaxation techniques, may be used to provide the right therapy for you.
Hypnotherapy is an effective form of therapy used to treat conditions, issues or change unhelpful habits. It harnesses the power of suggestion to encourage positive change, whilst the client is in an ‘altered state of awareness and relaxation’.
Holistic Therapies: Reiki and reiki crystal healing are complimentary/holistic, energy-based healing therapies which support and encourages natural self-healing abilities; whilst promoting a feeling of deep relaxation, harmony and well-being. These relaxing treatments can be combined with counselling/psychotherapy for a truly holistic approach to improve your well-being.
Mindfulness - focusing on the present, the body and surroundings can really help alleviate anxiety and stress. I offer a varierty of mindfulness based meditations and progressive relaxtions to relax body, mind and soul.
Meditation - deeply relaxing healing mediations can really restore wellbeing, as well as align you with your true path and soul journey. These deeply transformative sessions are offered one to one. I also offer group meditations.
Challenges and issues worked with:
Anxiety, stress, depression, abuse, addictions, anger management, trauma, PTSD, bereavement/grief/loss, relationship issues, eating disorders, OCD, low self esteem/self confidence, weight loss, phobias, quit smoking, IBS, insomnia, public speaking, exam stress, driving performance, pain management plus much more.
Qualifications, memberships and quality assurance:
I am a Registered Member of BACP, GHR, GHSC, am CRB/DBS checked and hold full Indemnity Insurance. I am also a BUPA (MHW) Registered Therapist and a member of UKRF and CNHC. I am registered with the ICO and work within the guidelines of GDPR. My latest Data Protection and Privacy Policy can be found on my website and Facebook page - giving you peace of mind of a professional and ethical service.
Private practice therapy room: I offer counselling, psychotherapy, bereavement counselling, CBT, EMDR therapy, hypnotherapy and holistic therapies from my Bridgnorth therapy rooms - a peaceful, confidential, relaxing, smoke free and safe environment where healing and transformation can take place. These ground floor therapy rooms are just a short distance from Bridgnorth, serviced by local bus routes and are easily accessible, with ample free and private car parking. Please contact me for full address and directions.
I offer face-to-face therapy, however, if illness/distance/travel/mobility are an issue for you, I also offer therapy via Skype, FaceTime, WhatsApp Video Call, Zoom, Teams and of course via telephone.
Please see below and my website for photographs of my comfortable and confidential therapy space.
My practice hours: I work flexible hours to accommodate circumstances and lifestyle, and are happy to offer concessionary rates where needed.
Monday - Friday 9am to 9pm.
Saturday - 10am-5pm.
Confidentiality: Confidentiality is paramount. I treat all information disclosed to me by you as confidential. However, if I believe that you are in danger of harming yourself or others, or that a child is at risk, I reserve the right to inform outside agencies - I would, wherever possible, discuss this with you first. If you disclose information about terrorist or criminal offences I have a professional obligation to tell outside agencies.
So could you benefit from counselling, psychotherapy or CBT? Realising you may need some extra support can be difficult to accept, but this is the first step in the right direction.
Have you experienced?
Anxiety.
Stress.
A loss, such as bereavement, loss of a relationship or friendship.
Depression.
Abuse.
A trauma.
Health issues.
Work issues.
Bullying or friendship issues.
Low self-esteem or low self-confidence.
Addiction problems.
Anger issues.
Obsessive thoughts.
If you are experiencing any of these difficulties, this is exactly the time when person-centred/integrative counselling, psychotherapy or CBT can help.
So what's involved?
Your initial session will form our introduction, contract and assessment, where both parties will decide whether this form of therapy is right for you. During this initial session, you will of course have opportunity to explore presenting issues and be given opportunity to reflect on areas to focus and be given suggestions on a way forward for you.
Person-centred/integrative therapy offers a safe environment where you can explore yourself and life’s issues without fear of rejection or judgement. In time, you will begin to understand yourself, your strengths and weaknesses and identify how you can move forward and make changes to enhance your life and individual experience. Adapting your coping strategies, learning new skills, understanding what is in your control and how to let go of what is not working for you can simply transform the way you look at and handle situations - which can ultimately change your life.
So could you benefit from hypnotherapy? Hypnotherapy can be extremely effective for numerous issues, such as anxiety, stress, low confidence/self-esteem, phobias, weight loss, quitting smoking, IBS, insomnia, alcohol awareness plus much more.
What to expect from your hypnotherapy session? Your initial session will form our introduction, contract and assessment, followed by hypnotherapy and a personalised treatment plan, taking up to 90 minutes. At the end of this session you will have a good understanding of how Hypnotherapy works for you and we will discuss the plan forward for any future sessions. Issues are treated on an individual bespoke basis, with no pre-determined number of sessions. I am mindful of covering as much as is appropriate in each session to help facilitate the changes you wish to make, and pride myself on providing effective therapy in as few sessions as may be appropriate to help make those lasting changes and improve overall well-being. My bespoke ‘Hypnotherapy Programmes’, however, are a set number of sessions and include Hypnotherapy, Counselling and Psychotherapy along with specific techniques and information to offer an effective approach for; anxiety, stress, low confidence, phobia, Insomnia and IBS relief, weight loss and assisting with alcohol awareness and stopping smoking. Please see the therapy fees page, for further details on these specific programmes.
Further hypnotherapy sessions are generally up to 90 minutes long, tailored to your specific requirements and the goals you wish to achieve. As an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist, you can be assured of a professional and ethical Hypnotherapy service, where effective therapy takes place.
Challenges and issues worked with: Addictions, alcohol addiction, agoraphobia, anger management, anorexia nervosa*, anxiety, bereavement, binge eating disorder, blushing, bruxism, bulimia nervosa*, bullying, cancer, career, carer support, childbirth, child related issues, chronic fatigue syndrome, claustrophobia, compulsive behaviour, confidence, depression, divorce, driving test anxiety, drug addiction, eating disorders, emotional abuse, emotional trauma, exam stress, fear of flying, fears and phobias, food addiction, gambling addiction, gastric band, generalised anxiety disorder, grief, habits, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)*, loss, Low self-confidence, low self-esteem, low motivation, nail biting, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), obsessive tendencies, obsessions and compulsions, panic attacks, panic disorder, pain management*, phobias, post-natal depression (PND), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), pregnancy and birth, public speaking/presentations, redundancy, regression/recovering memories, relationship problems, relationship issues, relaxation, separation and divorce, shyness, social anxiety, substance abuse, sleep disorders (insomnia), sports performance, spirituality, stop smoking, stress management, stuttering, trauma, tinnitus, work related stress and weight loss.
All the above issues can be treated with hypnotherapy, on a session by session basis. However, my 'Hypnotherapy Programmes' are specific programmes with pre-set number of sessions.
- Hypnotherapy for some issues, such as pain management, Anorexia, Bulimia and IBS will require GP consent.
So could you benefit from holistic therapies? I offer reiki healing, reiki crystal healing, distant healing, mindfulness and meditation.
Reiki is a complimentary or holistic, energy-based healing therapy which supports and encourages natural self-healing abilities; whilst promoting a feeling of deep relaxation, harmony and well-being.
Intuitively chosen crystals can be used in reiki crystal healing, to further complement the healing process.
These deeply relaxing therapeutic treatments can also be blended with conventional therapies, such as Counselling and Psychotherapy, if considered beneficial.
What to expect from your reiki or reiki crystal healing session? Your initial session will form our introduction, contract and consultation, followed by reiki healing, feedback and personalised well-being suggestions, taking up to 90 minutes. Further healing sessions are bespoke, tailored according to your needs, generally taking 90 minutes.
Reiki healing and reiki crystal healing can be used to help with: Anxiety, bereavement, chronic fatigue syndrome, digestive disorders, disease and illness, depression, emotional trauma, generalised anxiety disorder, grief, hormonal imbalance, immune system disorders, low self-confidence, low self-esteem, migraine, pain, panic attacks, physical injury, relaxation, spirituality, stress, trauma.
For more in-depth information on how reiki healing or reiki crystal healing could help you, please see my website.
Mindfulness and meditation - I offer bespoke mindfulness sessions and also deep healing meditations. Mindfulness sessions can really help alleviate stress and anxiety and aid relaxation. Deep healing meditations can transform your wellbeing, working with mind, body and soul for deep relaxtion to help you on your spiritual journey.
Bereavement Counselling for individuals and families can be offered at my confidential therapy space and also online, via Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, WhatsApp Video Call and of course by telephone.
EMDR Therapy is also offered. This interactive therapeutic process is widely used in the field of psychological trauma and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). It can be an effective therapy for reprocessing past and recent trauma, phobias, anxiety, panic attacks, performance anxiety, depression, disturbing life experiences, bereavement and many mental health issues.
Please see my website, for details on the full range of services I offer.
So what to do next?
Sometimes acknowledging you may need support is the hardest step. The next step is to ask.
Please feel free to contact me via email, text or call me on 07967797786 for an informal chat to discuss any aspects of the therapies I offer, in the strictest confidence. Should you decide that therapy with Step-By-Step Counselling and Therapies is right for you, we can arrange your initial assessment and therapy session at my private therapy room, or via Skype, FaceTime, WhatsApp Video Call, Zoom or via telephone.
Further Information.
For further details, please see my websites or contact me on 07967797786.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my profile, I sincerely hope I can be part of your journey.
Warmest regards.
Jen - Step-By-Step Counselling and Therapies.