Business Details
Trusted Counselling Services in Stoke-on-Trent
Established in Stoke-on-Trent, Put U First provides professional one-to-one counselling services from a comfortable home-based environment. Our approach combines person-centred principles with integrative therapeutic models, addressing diverse emotional and psychological challenges. With over two decades of experience, we offer tailored support for adults and young people aged 8+, utilising humanistic, transactional analysis, and solution-focused techniques. Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), we adhere to rigorous ethical standards while maintaining flexible appointment times, including evenings and weekends.Our temperature-controlled counselling space ensures client comfort year-round, complemented by secure remote consultation options via telephone or Zoom. We prioritise confidentiality and transparency, requiring a 40 non-refundable deposit for initial sessions to ensure commitment. Specialising in areas such as anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues, our practice combines academic qualificationsincluding a B.A. in Sociology and specialised counselling diplomaswith practical expertise in delivering client-centred outcomes. We maintain strict GDPR compliance through encrypted communications and secure data handling practices.
Services
Counselling Services
Supervision Services
Remote Consultations
Child Counselling
Trauma Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer BACP-accredited counselling with proven therapeutic approaches
- Our integrative methodology combines person-centred, humanistic, and solution-focused techniques
- Home-based practice provides comfortable, temperature-controlled environment
- Flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends, and remote consultations
- Specialised experience addressing anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges
Associations and certifications
- BACP
What people say
Supportive environment
Flexible scheduling
Professional approach
Effective therapy
Comfortable space
Services
Counselling Services
Put U First provides individual counselling for emotional and psychological challenges. Our person-centred approach creates safe spaces for clients to explore personal issues using integrative therapeutic techniques. Sessions address anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties through structured, goal-oriented therapy tailored to each client's unique needs.
Supervision Services
We offer supervision for qualified and trainee counsellors using enhanced person-centred methodologies. Our BACP-accredited supervision framework supports professional development through reflective practice and ethical decision-making. The service includes 1.5-hour monthly sessions focusing on case analysis and therapeutic technique refinement.
Remote Consultations
Secure telephone and Zoom consultations maintain therapeutic continuity through encrypted communication channels. Our GDPR-compliant remote service includes password-protected sessions with dedicated devices ensuring confidentiality. This option suits clients preferring distance therapy while maintaining professional standards of care.
Child Counselling
Specialised support for young people aged 8+ addresses developmental and emotional challenges through age-appropriate therapeutic techniques. The service combines play therapy elements with structured counselling to help children navigate anxiety, behavioural issues, and family dynamics in a supportive environment.
Trauma Therapy
Targeted interventions address post-traumatic stress disorder and complex trauma using evidence-based therapeutic models. Our integrative approach combines cognitive-behavioural techniques with somatic awareness to process traumatic experiences safely, promoting emotional regulation and psychological healing through structured therapeutic pathways.
People
Debbie Dennis
Counselling Supervisor
BACP-accredited counsellor with 20+ years' experience in person-centred therapy. Holds qualifications including B.A. Sociology, Counselling Diploma, and Transactional Analysis certification. Specialises in integrative approaches for diverse client groups.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We combine person-centred, humanistic, transactional analysis, and solution-focused approaches tailored to individual client needs.
Do you offer remote counselling sessions?
Yes, we provide secure telephone and Zoom consultations with encrypted communication and privacy protections.
What age groups do you work with?
We support clients aged 8+ through tailored therapeutic approaches suitable for different developmental stages.
How are sessions structured?
Standard sessions last 50-60 minutes, with extended 1.5-hour options available for deeper exploration of complex issues.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept PayPal payments for sessions, with a £40 deposit required for initial appointments.
Are evening appointments available?
Yes, we offer flexible scheduling including evening and weekend appointments to accommodate client needs.
