Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Counselling Partner in Liverpool
At Olive Branch Counselling, we provide a warm, safe, and confidential therapeutic environment for individuals seeking support through life's challenges. Established in Mossley Hill, Liverpool, our practice specialises in trauma-informed care, offering tailored therapy sessions that combine evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, CBT, and Person-Centred Counselling. With over a decade of professional experience since 2011, our therapist has developed expertise in addressing trauma, bereavement, workplace mental health, and related emotional difficulties. Our integrative methodology ensures each client receives a personalised treatment plan, combining techniques like Art Therapy, Mindfulness, and Creative Visualisation to suit individual needs. We maintain strict adherence to professional standards through continuous personal development and training, ensuring our practice remains at the forefront of therapeutic innovation.Our commitment to client-centred care creates a non-judgmental space where clients can explore complex emotions and achieve meaningful personal growth. We offer flexible session formats including face-to-face, online, and telephone therapy, with both short-term and long-term options available. Our extensive experience across private practice, NHS, charity, and occupational health settings informs our comprehensive understanding of diverse client needs. We prioritise accessibility through complimentary initial consultations and transparent pricing structures, ensuring therapy remains accessible to those seeking support. Our practice continues to evolve through active engagement with professional development opportunities, maintaining our dedication to delivering high-quality therapeutic care.
Services
EMDR Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Person-Centred Counselling
Trauma Counselling
Bereavement Support
Workplace Mental Health
Anxiety Management
Stress Reduction
Low Self-Esteem
Relationship Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-informed therapy with over 13 years of professional experience
- Our integrative approach combines EMDR, CBT, and Person-Centred techniques
- We provide flexible session formats including face-to-face and remote options
- We maintain active BACP accreditation and continuous professional development
- We offer complimentary initial telephone consultations with no obligation
Associations and certifications
- British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)
Services
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps process traumatic memories through guided bilateral stimulation. This evidence-based approach reduces emotional distress from past trauma, enabling clients to achieve emotional balance. Particularly effective for PTSD, domestic abuse recovery, and traumatic bereavement, EMDR facilitates neural reprocessing of distressing experiences.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
CBT addresses negative thought patterns affecting emotions and behaviours. By identifying cognitive distortions, clients develop practical coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress management. This structured, goal-oriented approach focuses on present challenges while building future resilience through behavioural experiments and cognitive restructuring techniques.
Person-Centred Counselling
This non-directive approach creates a supportive environment for self-exploration. Through empathetic listening and unconditional positive regard, clients develop self-awareness and acceptance. Particularly beneficial for those seeking personal growth, relationship issues, or navigating life transitions at their own pace without therapeutic pressure.
Bereavement Support
Specialised support for processing loss through various therapeutic modalities. Addresses complicated grief, traumatic bereavement, and anticipatory grief related to terminal illness. Combines EMDR for trauma processing with Person-Centred techniques to create a safe space for emotional expression and healing.
Workplace Mental Health
Targeted interventions for work-related stress, burnout, and organisational challenges. Utilises CBT frameworks for stress management alongside mindfulness techniques to improve workplace resilience. Addresses performance anxiety, colleague relationships, and work-life balance through practical, solution-focused strategies.
People
Andy
Lead Therapist
Fully accredited BACP member with trauma-informed practice since 2011. Combines EMDR, CBT, and Person-Centred approaches to create tailored therapeutic experiences. Specialises in trauma recovery, bereavement, and workplace mental health support.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We combine EMDR, CBT, and Person-Centred Counselling with additional techniques like Mindfulness and Creative Visualisation, tailoring our approach to each client's specific needs.
Do you offer remote therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide both online video sessions and telephone therapy options alongside face-to-face appointments in Mossley Hill, Liverpool.
What issues can you help with?
We specialise in trauma recovery, bereavement, anxiety, depression, workplace mental health, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties through our integrative therapeutic approach.
Is there a free initial consultation?
Yes, we offer complimentary 30-minute telephone consultations to discuss your needs and determine if our therapeutic approach suits you.
What are your session fees?
Face-to-face sessions range from £65-110 depending on duration and therapy type, with remote options starting at £60 for 50-minute sessions.
