Fran Cruse
Freshfields Counselling
Counselling and Psychotherapy for Adults, Children and Young People
"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending".
C.S. Lewis
Welcome
Hi, I'm Fran and I offer professional counselling and psychotherapy to adults, and children from aged 9 upwards.
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I wonder what it is that brings you here today?
Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed or anxious. Perhaps you are suffering from some form of loss or you yourself feel a little lost. Maybe your story has become too heavy for you or is not the story that you wanted or hoped for. Whatever it is, I am passionate about enabling you to explore your story; those things that have happened to you or are happening to you that cause pain, confusion, disruption, and distress. I offer a caring, supportive space that is compassionate, empathic and non-judgemental. My hope is that as we work together, not only will you find a measure of healing and comfort but also a way forward for the future.​​
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Qualifications
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling for Adults, Children and Young People Solution Focused Therapy Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Trauma Informed Practices Internal Family Systems MA with a focus on mentoring. Diploma in Education PGCE BA Joint Honours
At a glance
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Open ended counselling for adults, and children aged 9+
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Long or short term according to your needs
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Face to face or Online
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A high standard of ethics & professionalism
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Confidential service
What is Counselling and Psychotherapy?
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Both counselling and psychotherapy offer a confidential, non-judgemental space for you to explore whatever is concerning you. Central and essential to both is the relationship with your therapist. It is important that your therapist is someone with whom you can share your true thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement. While counselling is traditionally seen as an opportunity to work with current issues and is often shorter term, psychotherapy works at a deeper level, aiding you to explore your inner world, processes, and relational patterns. This often means exploring experiences in childhood and other formative life experiences. These experiences can become the blueprint for how we perceive ourselves and what is happening to us in the present.
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