Hello and a warm welcome to my profile. I'm Tricia and I'm an Integrative Counsellor with a degree in Applied Psychology. I work with individuals and with couples. I have been described as having a warm and compassionate approach. I work in person with clients in Surrey and I also work online. Reaching out for support takes courage, if you're feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck or exhausted from holding it all together, you're not alone.
About me and my practice
INDIVIDUALS:
I work with individuals who are navigatingmidlife transitions. This period of time can bring unexpected emotional changes, loss of confidence, anxiety, grief for old versions of ourselves, or a sense that we feel different.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck or exhausted from holding it all together, you're not alone. Perhaps you have been struggling with menopause related emotional changes, identity shifts, life transitions, emotional overwhelm, anxiety and low mood.
There are moments in midlife when something shifts internally. Life may look settled from the outside, yet you feel unsettled, emotionally flat or quietly anxious. You may question who you are, you may even wonder how you ended up in this job, in this relationship and even question your life as a whole.
Midlife can bring unexpected emotional shifts and facing them alone can feel confusing and isolating. For some this stage of life means they are simultaneously managing caring for aging parents and dependent children. This can result in significant emotional, financial and time-related pressures.
Navigating midlife transitions can be very challenging. This stage in life often brings a quiet reckoning, a sense that our old ways of coping, relating or defining who we are, no longer work.
I offer a calm, supportive space where we can explore:
-Identity shifts. You have changed but you are not sure how or what it means.
-Emotional overwhelm, anxiety or low mood.
-Menopause related emotional changes, dips in mood, exhaustion, brain fog and loss of confidence.
-Feeling stuck, disconnected or unsure of what direction to head in.
-Struggling withirritability and restlessness.
-Sadness and regret.
-Disconnection and general discontent.
-Coping strategies to help you manage stress, anxiety and the emotional turbulence of life transitions.
-Your values
Experience
I discovered my passion for the area of mental health when I completed my degree in Applied Psychology. I subsequently trained as an Integrative Counsellor by completing an Advanced Diploma in Counselling, and then and Advanced Specialist Diploma in Couples Counselling. I am also a Mental Health First Aider.
I have undertaken additional training in the area of anxiety disorders and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Diploma with The Centre of Excellence)
I am a registered and accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). This means I have met the NCPS high quality standard as a competent, ethical and independent practitioner, and practice in accordance with the guidelines and code of ethics of the NCPS.
My work is fully insured and professionally supervised.
Qualifications
- BSc(Hons) Applied Psychology
- Advanced Diploma Integrative Counselling
- Mental Health First Aider
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Training
- Adv Diploma in Couples Counselling
- Transactional Analysis - TA 101
Additional Information
I see clients in person on Surrey, in Godalming and in Farnham and I also work online, with both individuals and couples.
Professional Membership
MNCPS
Professional Register
National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
Verified by Counsellingo on Sunday, 23 March 2025
Initial Consultation
I offer a free 15-minute telephone or online video consultation for a brief discussion about what you would like support with and to answer any questions you might have.
Beginning counselling can feel like a big step and I appreciate it is important for you to feel as comfortable about the process as possible.
Fees
My fee is £70 for individuals (50 minutes) and £90 for couples (60 minutes)
When I Work
I have availability at different times during the week, from 9am until 8pm, I sometimes have availability on a Saturday morning.
Therapeutic Approach
Integrative
Video Platforms
Google Meet
Additional Languages
Spanish
Pronouns
she/her
Area
Surrey
Tricia Slater