At Farm and Country Counselling, I am dedicated to providing compassionate counselling services to individuals struggling with mental health issues.
My goal is to empower my clients to achieve their personal and professional goals, and to improve their overall quality of life.
As a qualified counsellor I use a variety of evidence-based counselling techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and trauma informed practices, to help my clients overcome negative thought patterns and behaviours. I work to provide a supportive and empathetic environment where you can feel safe to explore your thoughts and emo
As a qualified counsellor I use a variety of evidence-based counselling techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and trauma informed practices, to help my clients overcome negative thought patterns and behaviours. I work to provide a supportive and empathetic environment where you can feel safe to explore your thoughts and emotions, facilitating personal growth and helping you to navigate life's challenges.
My name is Caroline and I am an alumni of Harper Adams Agricultural College (1994-1998) having gained a B.S.c (Hons.) Agriculture with Animal Science. I have worked for over 30+ years in the agricultural industry working in the pig, beef, diary, poultry and arable sectors.
I am a qualified counsellor and I have many years of supporting i
My name is Caroline and I am an alumni of Harper Adams Agricultural College (1994-1998) having gained a B.S.c (Hons.) Agriculture with Animal Science. I have worked for over 30+ years in the agricultural industry working in the pig, beef, diary, poultry and arable sectors.
I am a qualified counsellor and I have many years of supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges, low self-esteem, relationship and family problems as well as more complex issues such as domestic abuse and trauma. I have previously worked with a National farming charity as a mental health case wotker.
Whatever your background or circumstance, I am here to help and support you through your current mental health challenges...starting may seem like running a marathon but together we will begin those first few steps to help you on your way to better mental health.
I am a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist. I hold a Postgraduate degree in psychotherapy and an honours degree in Forensic Psychology (B.Sc. Hons.).
I also hold an honours degree in Agriculture and Animal Science (B.Sc. Hons.), History (B.A. Hons.), Humanities (Dip.hum.) and various professional qualifications in mental health covering topics such as self-harm and suicide and understanding neurodivergence.
Sadly farming and rural work has a 44% higher risk of male suicide than the national average, with 3 individuals dying by suicide each week. Please do not suffer in silence. Reach out for professional help.
Please note that Farm and Country Counselling cannot provide an urgent or crisis response service. If you feel you are at risk, please contact your GP for an emergency appointment, the York and Selby Crisis Team on 0800 0516171 (24 hours a day) or attend your nearest A&E Department.
Have you ever been told that depression is 'all in your head' or 'only metal gets stressed'! Things are slowly changing, and it really is Ok to talk.
Depression and mental health issues can have many causal factors which may only be identified and accepted through careful and gentle exploration with a trained counsellor.
Working for long periods on your own, and at times, in a very harsh and difficult environment can allow negative thoughts to intensify and become all consuming.
Counselling allows you to question many patterns of thinking and empowers you to adopt new tools to become your own inner-therapist.
Flexing with the ups and downs of working in the countryside is a key skill to be able to cope with the financial and physical pressures of an uncertain industry.
Counselling can help you to build up mental resilience and techniques to be able to stand solid in the face of adversity.
Working and/or living with family and loved ones 24/7 may cause problems and issues to become magnified and exacerbated.
I can help you look at your own patterns of relating, and how you can begin to understand how best to communicate in your relationships.
(Please note I am not a couples counsellor but work with you as an individual to help you understand your relationships)
Carving out an hour each week for yourself to help explore, rationalise and accept yourself and your circumstances can be the best investment you make towards your mental health.
I understand....I really do.
My counselling room is a dedicated and confidential space and is within very easy access from the A1237 ring road, North East of York.