Monika Szeder

Monika Szeder

I am an experienced Integrative Counsellor offering clients support within a calm, non-judgemental setting built on empathy and trust.

What I can help with

abuse

addiction

anxiety

depression

eating disorders

identity

loss and bereavement

self harm

stress

suicidal thoughts

Type of therapy

counselling:

- integrative

- person-centred

- solution focused brief (SFBT)

Helping

adults

young adults

elderly people

About me

I am a qualified and experienced Integrative Practitioner and a registered member of BACP, (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). My fully insured private practice is based in Stroud and Nailsworth. I offer face to face, video and telephone sessions. My approach is Person Centred, and I also use Solution Focused, Creative Method, Existential Therapy and Psychodynamic elements during my client work.

During my several years of counselling experience I worked in drug and alcohol rehabilitation, and also in private counselling practice. I have also been involved in EAP (Employee Assistance Programmes) as a telephone counsellor. I became a counsellor after teaching and fostering.

As a Hungarian native speaker, we can have our session in English or in Hungarian.

"I have struggled with depressive periods for as long as I can remember. I felt particularly low following a split with a long-term partner. At this point, I decided to reach out for help and started seeing Monika every week; over a period of three years, I have completely turned my life around and have life achieved goals I never thought possible. I have learned to express emotions, and as a result, I have not had a depressive episode even in dire times. I am nearing the end of my journey with Monika and would thoroughly recommend counselling to anyone." 30 year old male

"I have been suffering because of panic attacks for 10 months. Many times my anxiety level was so high, what I wasn’t able to handle. I couldn’t stop crying, I was terrified to die. Two months ago, after a very bad panicky episode I decided to reach out for help. I was looking for a therapist to help me to treat this disease. Then I’ve found Monika. I was scared first, as I’ve never had counselling before, but I didn’t regret I started. I’ve had therapy with Monika for 1 month and it helped a lot. I haven’t had a panic attack since we started and I feel significantly better. I’m really grateful." 36 year old female

What I offer

I will support you within a calm, non-judgemental setting built on empathy and trust. I offer a safe, confidential, supportive and understanding environment for you to explore your experiences, feelings and needs, enabling growth and change to happen. Our sessions can be face to face, online, or by telephone.

Fees:

Face to face - 50 minutes £50

Telephone/video - 50 minutes £45

"I was extremely nervous before starting my counselling journey but Monika has been able to make me feel safe, which means I have been able to talk openly. During our talks she has been calm, patient and non judgemental, gently helping me to explore my feelings. I feel heard, valued and most importantly safe. Thank you Monika." 36 year old female

Contact me

Monika Szeder

Monika Szeder Counselling

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