My name's Richard Askew. I'm an experienced Integrative Counsellor, working with individuals and couples. Alongside my private practice, I work as a trainer and personal development group facilitator on a Counselling Diploma course and I run occasional therapeutic writing and personal development courses. My approach to counselling is collaborative, and focuses on three areas: how we feel about ourselves, the nature of our relationships with other people, and our sense of place in the world. I can offer you a safe sanctuary where you can speak in confidence, and my aim is to help you live a richer, fuller life. Whether you're living with depression, anxiety, or any other emotional difficulties, my intention is to help you find a way forwards. I've supported people living with difficulties related to low self-esteem, sexual abuse, relationship difficulties and communication breakdown, self-harm, living with M.E./CFS and other serious illnesses, pre-marital counselling, adoption, bereavement, drug and alcohol misuse, mental health issues, migration and life in a host community, work-related stress, personal development, disability, uncontrollable anger, and adjusting to new life situations. Call me on 01273 206174 for an informal chat about how counselling could help you.