STACEY MEDALYER

ABOUT ME AND MY APPROACH

I am a qualified and experienced Humanistic counsellor and psychotherapist, based in Godalming, Surrey, working with adults of all ages and backgrounds. I also work with young people and children aged 5 - 18. I work on both a short or long term basis depending on the needs of the individual.   

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People can come to counselling for all kinds of reasons, and each individual’s experience is unique. I work with the theories of Person-Centred, Existential and Gestalt Therapy, in a way that is best suited for each individual. With younger children I use play therapy.

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I can offer you a safe, confidential, comfortable and welcoming environment where you can express your feelings, attitudes and beliefs openly and freely without fear of judgement. We will work together, at your pace, exploring your emotions, worries and experiences. I will be there alongside you, as you move your life in a direction that is right for you.

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I believe that we all have the capacity for growth, healing and change within us. As a Humanistic counsellor and psychotherapist, I seek to help individuals recognise their choices, strengths, and creativity in the present. Past events, experiences and relationships are still of paramount relevance, but are explored in relation to their importance on the present.

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Through working with my clients and my own life experiences, I have developed a deep empathy for all of us dealing with how tough it can sometimes be to be human. My work is about navigating this to come to greater understanding, acceptance and enjoyment of life.

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I have a lot of experience in helping people to recover from loss – of loved ones, of course - but also the loss of a relationship, a job, a home, self-esteem, purpose and direction and all the consequences of those losses. My purpose is to help you recover and go on to thrive.

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I also have experience working with issues including anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship / family issues, eating disorders, addiction, self-harm, depression, stress, anger management, life changes, personal development and sexual abuse, and with bereavement and loss and terminal illness having counselled at the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice for near on two years.

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I currently volunteer with Place2Be as a counsellor for children in a school setting, and the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice with their children's bereavement group.

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My background prior to my counselling career was working with special needs children. I equally balanced their educational needs with their personal development needs to transform the way they could experience and perform within a school environment. Through being empathic, loving, consistent, congruent and non-judgemental, change occurred. I also worked with their families, therapeutically, to assist with the change.