Therapy in Sheffield – Jen Ayling

I am a full clinical member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), accredited as a Gestalt Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I have expertise in working with trauma and a socially-engaged, holistic approach. 
As a therapist, I am passionately interested in how health and well-being is influenced by our environment and the social relationships in our lives. Whatever brings you to therapy, I aim to be sensitive to this wider context:  the physical, cultural and social landscape which forms the backdrop of our journey together.
In addition to seeing private clients, I work as a counsellor at Sheffield Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (SRASAC), supporting women and men who have experienced trauma and abuse. I previously worked as a volunteer trauma counsellor at Saffron Sheffield, and completed a clinical placement at the Lincoln Trauma Centre. As such, I have expertise in supporting people who live with the lasting effects of traumatic events, including PTSD and complex trauma – as well as working with a wide range of other issues.
I’m also a qualified mental health trainer/educator and workshop facilitator. Since 2007 I have designed and delivered workshops for a range of charities including Mind, Rethink, NIACE and the NHS.
How Can I help?
Whilst I work with clients on a wide range of issues I have a particular interest and expertise in supporting people with:

Depression, anxiety and other mental health difficulties.
Relationship problems.
Work Stress.
Sexual, physical and emotional abuse.
Sleep difficulties & chronic insomnia.
Adjusting to life transitions or major changes – e.g. divorce, bereavement, chronic illness.
Self-harm and compulsive behaviour.
Dissociative experiences.
Inner critical voices.
Confusion over identity and sense of self.
Experiences of aloneness, loneliness and solitude.
Voice hearing, visions and similar sensory experiences.
Living as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP).

Fees
Therapy costs £50 per session for face-to-face, phone and online appointments. Sessions for one hour.
Concession rates are available for full-time students, trainee counsellors/therapists and those experiencing financial hardship. I review my prices annually.
Availability:
My working days are Mondays and Tuesdays.
I am based in the Nether Edge (S7) area of Sheffield, in a dedicated therapeutic space which is comfortable, spacious and private. I also offer online/phone therapy to people outside of Sheffield or who prefer those formats.
I see most clients on an ongoing, weekly basis and am available for both short and long-term therapy.
I work exclusively with adults on a 1-1 basis, and currently do not offer psychotherapy for children/teenagers, couples or families.
I am fully insured, DBS cleared, and my UKCP Membership No. is 2011165394.