Welcome to Hawthorn Lodge Counselling

What Do We Offer

Hawthorn Lodge Counselling offers a welcoming space for you to explore what has brought you to counselling.We are here to provide warm, compassionate care and support without judgement to help you to navigate the challenges that you are facing. We work with adults and young people over the age of 16. That first step into therapy can feel overwhelming but we are here for you and we will gently guide you through the process.

At Hawthorn Lodge Counselling, we believe in the power of human connection and collaboration. Working together we can find the way forward that works for you. Our therapists are trained in a way that puts you at the heart of the therapy. We believe that an honest, warm relationship built on trust can create the space for you to find healing. We offer different options for you to consider and explore how therapy can work for you.

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Services

Here at Hawthorn Lodge Counselling we know that everyone is unique and everyone has different prefences for Therapy. That is why we offer a flexible service with a number of options so you can choose what suits you. We can also move between each option according to your needs.

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In Person Counselling

Face to face counselling offers a personal connection that can improve understanding and increase empathy leading to deeper level of communication and connection. We have the option of a cosy, private room in Hawthorn Lodge in Cowling. We also offer a tailor-made therapy room in The Divergent Space just minutes walk from Skipton High Street. These beautiful rooms are, warm, cosy and provide a safe space for you to explore and face those aspects of your self and your life that you want to heal.

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Online Counselling

For those who are further away or cannot travel easily or would just prefer it. We have the option of online and telephone counselling. Once an appoinment is booked an invite to a microsoft teams meeting will be sent. This is a secure online platform that ensures a safe, confidential space for you. You will need a computer or phone with access to the internet and a private space where you feel comfortable talking. For telephone counselling we will call you at the time agreed.

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Walk and Talk Therapy

For some people face to face and online just doesn't work or can be too intense. We have the option to provide walk and talk therapy. Walking while talking things through can be beneficial as it can be easier to have difficult conversations this way. Walking activates our logical brain as well as our emotinoal brain which helps us to think things through in both an emotional and logical way. Walking also helps to regulate your nervous system while talking things through which helps us to process conflict better while staying connected to another person.

Our Mission:

At Hawthorn Lodge Counselling, we are dedicated to providing a compassionate and caring environment where collaboration and connection thrive. Our mission is to provide the service that you need. Our unique approach draws on various therapeutic theories, ensuring that our method places you at the heart of the therapy process. We tailor our services to meet individual needs, allowing you to engage in a way that feels right for you. People come to therapy for a number of reasons and we want you to know that you are not alone. Together we can find a way through whatever has brought you here. Helping you find your way back to you.

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Our Director.

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Victoria Wakeman

Therapist and Director

Victoria is a qualified Counsellor/ Psychotherapist experienced in working with adults and young people over the age of 16. Prior to setting up in Private Practice Victoria has spent time working and volunteering in various education settings providing therapy and support to staff and students. As part of her postgraduate studies Victoria carried out research into understanding resilience and how this can impact mental health as well as how we live. This has lead to understanding that human connection and relationships is at the core of resilience building and ultimately how strong, caring therapeutic relationships lead to better mental, physical health and to a better life. Connection and Care are the cornerstones of Hawthorn Lodge Counselling. Helping you to you find

your way back to you through connection.

What Can You Expect?

Book a free no obligation call with a counsellor to see if we are the right fit for you.
Inital session - This is where we start to explore what you are looking for from your therapy. We will work at your pace and run through the practical aspects of therapy too.
You can pause, end or review the therapy at any time.

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