Ruth | Therapeutic Counsellor

Counselling, Life coaching, EMDR therapy Chorley

I offer a warm, understanding space for adults, a place where you can begin to untangle your thoughts, make sense of what you’ve experienced, and regain a sense of control and direction in your life.

I specialise in anxiety, trauma recovery, bereavement, and self-esteem, always through a neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed approach. Whether you identify as neurodivergent (in any of its forms), different or none of these therapy is tailored to work with your unique way of thinking and feeling — not against it.

​How I Work

Therapy at Amethyst Counselling is a collaborative process — together, we explore what helps you feel safe, understood, and empowered. My work draws on person-centred values, mindfulness, and gentle, evidence-based methods to help you manage anxiety, understand your emotions, and build self-trust.

I believe that neurodivergent experiences are differences, not deficits. My role is to help you view your challenges through this affirming lens, supporting self-acceptance and resilience.

​What Counselling Can Help You Do

• Learn effective strategies to cope with and process anxiety and trauma so you can feel calmer and more relaxed.
• Understand past experiences and find ways to carry them forward that feel right for you.
• Gain clarity and insight through discussion and reflection.
• Identify and change patterns of thought or behaviour that hold you back.
• Develop new ways to handle challenging emotions and situations.
• Build confidence and strengthen self-esteem.

​Who I Support

You might come to counselling because you feel:
• Overwhelmed by anxiety or stress
• Exhausted by masking or people-pleasing
• Disconnected after trauma or loss
• Unsure about your identity or how to embrace being neurodivergent

Together, we can work toward clarity, confidence, and a sense of calm at your pace.

​Where I Work

I offer sessions from Chorley (PR6) — easily reached from Preston, Bolton, and Wigan — and online nationwide via secure video or phone.

Both short-term and longer-term counselling are available.

​Get in Touch

If you’d like to know more or arrange a free short consultation, please get in touch via the send a message - button — I’d love to hear from you.

​I am based in Adlington close to Chorley and Horwich.

Sessions are confidential.

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I charge £60 per session which can be paid by card, bank transfer or cash.

Reduced rates available