Welcome to Soul Lee You Counselling
Telephone & Online Counselling for Anxiety, Stress, Bereavement and Low Self-Esteem in Weymouth and Across the UK
About Me as Your Counsellor
Hello, my name is Lee, and I am a BACP-registered humanistic integrative counsellor offering telephone and online counselling from my base in Weymouth. I support adults facing difficulties such as anxiety, stress, bereavement and low self-esteem, providing a calm and confidential space to pause, reflect and explore what you need.
My early career was spent as a machinist in the engineering profession. The role provided a unique understanding into how we interact and manage the challenges we sometimes face when working in close proximity to others in a busy working environment. I've always had a personal desire to make a positive difference to people's lives in any way I can and would often be approached by work colleagues and friends alike for support.
My Journey into Counselling
After experiencing a family bereavement and other significant life events, I sought counselling for myself. Inspired by the help and support I received and with the love and guidance from family, I decided to embark on a new journey to study and qualify as a BACP-registered counsellor. I have personal experience supporting close family members dealing with Cancer, Bereavement, and diverse mental health issues such as Borderline Personality Disorder.
I hold professional insurance and as a registered member of the B.A.C.P. (British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy), I abide by their ethical framework. Key to this is being a trustworthy professional committed to clinical supervision and continuing on-going professional development. I am dedicated to the improvement of mental health and well-being for all and can offer you: “a time to pause, a time to reflect, a time for you”.
“Grant me the serenity to
accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can and wisdom to know the difference.”
Reinhold Niebuhr
How I Work
At times in our lives, we can encounter problems that may take us down a different uncertain route. We may question this pathway and experience feelings of sadness, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression or deep loss from bereavement for example, leaving us struggling to support ourselves.
My Approach
My role as a humanistic integrative counsellor is to provide a safe confidential environment for you to explore your issues and empower you to find ways of managing your problems that feel comfortable and true to you.
Holistic Philosophy
I believe in a holistic approach that encompasses the mind, body and spirit with the foundations to my work being built upon a person-centred approach. This means you are at the heart of the work.
Integrative Therapeutic Style
As an Integrative Counsellor, I provide a bespoke service drawing upon humanistic therapies such as Gestalt and Transactional Analysis. In addition often incorporating Mindfulness practices to help clients develop greater self-awareness and to experience the "here and now".
What Issues Can I help With?
I have worked with clients experiencing issues around:
Anxiety
Lack of self-esteem/self-confidence
Stress-related issues
Bullying
Bereavement, grief and loss
Spirituality
Mood disorder
Chronic health conditions
Autism
This list is not exhaustive — if you are looking for help for something which is not listed please feel free to contact me.
What My Client Say
“I really enjoyed my counselling sessions with Lee. He really listened
to me and allowed me the time and space I needed to process things.
It helped me to think about situations, realise behaviours and I learnt things too. I would definitely recommend Lee for anyone else looking for some counselling.”
“From the beginning, Lee was very warm and welcoming, instantly putting me at ease. He has already helped me more than I could have imagined, and I always leave our sessions feeling truly understood and heard.”
“I could speak to Lee for hours if not days. Most friendly and warmest person I've ever had the honour to call my counsellor. He has helped enforce positives and talk through the negatives with my battles in life. For that, I am eternally grateful.”
What to Expect
Coming to counselling can feel like a daunting prospect for people from all walks of life. I understand the importance of building an empathic and stable relationship from the outset that embraces your uniqueness in order to foster positive change in your well-being. I assure you I will be with you each step of the way journeying with you at a pace that suits you.
Free Introductory Session
It is important to feel comfortable and trust your counsellor. That's why I offer a free 30 minute introductory session, (telephone or online), where you can see if I'm the right person for you and ask any questions you may have.
Fees & Availability
Should you decide to continue after the introductory call, the next step is an initial assessment lasting around one hour. This gives us time to explore your needs in more depth and consider how we might work together.
Ongoing sessions last 50 minutes and are usually held weekly at £45 per session.
Concessionary rates are available for those on a low income, students and trainees.
Availability
I am currently offering telephone or online counselling via the What's app platform between:
Friday — 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday — 8:30 am to 10:30 am
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or if you would like to arrange an initial assessment. This first appointment gives us the chance to explore what has brought you to counselling, whether it may be helpful for you, and whether I am the right counsellor to support you.
As a BACP registered humanistic integrative counsellor, I offer telephone and online counselling from Weymouth, supporting clients across Dorset and throughout the UK. You are also welcome to call me on +4407523545016 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak with me first. I’m happy to answer any questions you may have before booking an appointment.
All enquiries are treated in the strictest confidence and I aim to respond within 24 hours. All contact is secure, whether you reach out by phone or email.
Some frequently asked questions
Many therapists tend to view Counselling as ‘short-term’ work; when someone has a problem that can be looked at and discussed in a clearly-resolvable way. This work often requires undertaking sessions for a certain number of weeks, to explore, discover and clarify a way forward. Therapy is a word used more to describe ‘long-term’ work; discussion that tends towards substantial issues and things that might be life-changing on a deeper level.
Whether counselling or therapy work best as a short- or long-term option depends on the client though, and the difficulties they are facing. In some cases counselling can prove helpful as a continuing, longer-term option, or therapy can help resolve an issue in just a few sessions.
There’s no fixed or ideal length of time for the counselling process; it varies from person to person and will often depend on the depth of the issues they are facing. While I can work on an open-ended basis with clients, I find it is helpful for us to both agree before we start on undertaking a certain number of sessions and reviewing where we are at once we reach that point. You are able to decide how long your therapy will last, and in return my aim is to make sure therapy continues for only as long as it is of benefit to you.
This depends on what your needs are. Some people find that after only a very few sessions they have some clarity and focus and are ready to end the therapy. Other people value the ongoing support and relationship with me and will continue to come for weeks, months, or even years. There is no 'one-size-fits-all' when it comes to therapy.
Confidentiality is one of the main ways in which therapy differs from many other forms of helping - for example, talking to friends or family can rarely offer the same degree of confidentiality as talking to a counsellor. Because of this confidentiality, you will find that - as you get used to coming for therapy - you are freer to talk about whatever you wish to.
No therapist can offer 100% confidentiality: there are some situations where the law requires disclosure of risk (e.g. certain child protection issues) and in common with most other therapists, there are some situations where I may not be able to keep total confidentiality. In particular, if someone tells me that they are thinking of harming themselves in a way that I believe puts them at serious risk, or if someone tells me that they are doing something that could put others at risk, I may not be able to keep such information confidential. However, breaking confidentiality is rare, and only happens after talking to the person concerned.
When you come for counselling it's important that you feel free to talk about whatever is important to you. Sometimes, you may not be clear what those issues are. Having a friend or family member with you is not usually helpful because they may have their own agenda for you. Even if this is just that they want to be supportive, or want you to 'get better', this agenda can prevent us opening issues up. When you come for therapy, you may need to explore thoughts or behaviours about which you feel ashamed or embarrassed and you may censor yourself so as not to hurt someone, or you may find that what they want you to talk about is not really what you need to discuss.
Sometimes, family/friends can even be part of an underlying issue which needs to be aired and discussed. Usually, people who ask this question are nervous about coming for a session alone, or they are anxious for the person who is thinking about arranging sessions. This anxiety is quite normal, and you will not be forced to talk about anything you feel uncomfortable about - but you do need to be able to talk about whatever is important. For this reason, I do not see clients accompanied by friends or family
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