Professional Counselling & Therapy in the Yorkshire Dales and beyond. Supporting adults with anxiety, depression, trauma and life challenges through face to face, outdoor, online and equine assisted therapy.
How can counselling at Stable Foundations help me?
Sometimes in our lives we can feel worried, anxious, angry, depressed or disconnected from others. We might have lost motivation and struggle to get through the day. We may know the reasons behind this, or we may not, which can leave us feeling confused and possibly like we are not in control. Whether you know the causes of these difficult emotions or not, professional counselling can provide a safe and supportive space to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences.
Providing this safe, caring environment is at the heart of the way I work. By offering a warm, confidential space where you will not be judged, it is my hope that you will feel safe to explore the aspects of your life, past experiences or personal challenges that may be causing you distress. I work in a way that is tailored to your needs and puts you first. The number of sessions you have and the pace of the therapy is up to you.
Therapy with me is not about “fixing” you—it’s about creating the conditions for self-understanding, empowerment, and meaningful change. My approach prioritises your well-being and personal growth, helping you regain control and improve your mental health, whilst also taking steps towards positive change.
Whether we meet in the counselling room, online, over the telephone, walking in nature or standing quietly alongside the horses, my role is to help you notice what matters, make sense of what feels confusing and uncover enduring strengths.
Individual Therapy
Individual counselling in Grassington and Craven providing a safe, confidential space to explore anxiety, depression, relationships, self-esteem and personal challenges.
Outdoor Therapy
Connect with nature while improving well-being through outdoor therapy in the Yorkshire Dales. A supportive approach for anxiety, stress and emotional growth.
Remote Therapy
Flexible online and telephone counselling across the UK. Access professional therapy from the comfort of your own space, wherever you are.
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
Equine assisted psychotherapy in Yorkshire. Work alongside horses to build self-awareness, confidence, emotional regulation and resilience.
News and Information
I have some new availability for sessions on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. Whether you are looking for talk therapy, outdoor therapy or equine assisted therapy, if you would like to book a session, have a free initial consultation or would like more information in general, please feel free to get in touch!
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Hey! Is the dreary weather making feelings of low mood worse? Why not join me for a therapy session at Stable Foundations Counselling and let me brighten your day!
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2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse in the Chinese zodiac which begins on February 17, 2026. The Fire Horse sign is all about bold action, change and progress which is really relevant to what is happening here soon. Please check out up and coming social media updates on the new project Stable Foundations will be offering in 2026
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I now have some new availability for sessions on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. If you would like to book a session, have a free initial consultation or would like more information in general, please feel free to get in touch!
Stable Foundations Counselling
tel:+447359363865
Counsellor based in the Yorkshire Dales offering face-to-face, outdoor, online and telephone counselling. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy also available. Providing compassionate and professional support...1 CommentsComment on Facebook
So true. So often we are told that we shouldn’t be angry, fearful or sad and yet it can be the disallowing of these emotions which causes us the greatest pain and harm.
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#allfeelingsareimportant
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#therearenonegativefeelings
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On World Mental Health Day it seems pertinent to share this. Often mental health (and mental ill health) can be shrouded in misunderstanding so it’s always good to know what it is and what isn’t
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During ADHD awareness month, it seems an ideal time to share this quote which sums up ADHD experiencing perfectly
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Changing our perspective can have such a huge impact on our mental health when we allow ourselves to trust instead of fear.
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GOD, THIS IS BEAUTIFUL! TAKE THE TIME TO READ IT ❤️
As someone who writes often, I naturally appreciate epic writing when I see it. About two years ago, I came across this written piece of art by John Roedel and it moved me deeply, so I had to share it with all of you! Not only are these words true theatre, they also act as sound advice ❤️
my brain and
heart divorced
a decade ago
over who was
to blame about
how big of a mess
I have become
eventually,
they couldn't be
in the same room
with each other
now my head and heart
share custody of me
I stay with my brain
during the week
and my heart
gets me on weekends
they never speak to one another
- instead, they give me
the same note to pass
to each other every week
and their notes they
send to one another always
says the same thing:
"This is all your fault"
on Sundays
my heart complains
about how my
head has let me down
in the past
and on Wednesday
my head lists all
of the times my
heart has screwed
things up for me
in the future
they blame each
other for the
state of my life
there's been a lot
of yelling - and crying
so,
lately, I've been
spending a lot of
time with my gut
who serves as my
unofficial therapist
most nights, I sneak out of the
window in my ribcage
and slide down my spine
and collapse on my
gut's plush leather chair
that's always open for me
~ and I just sit sit sit sit
until the sun comes up
last evening,
my gut asked me
if I was having a hard
time being caught
between my heart
and my head
I nodded
I said I didn't know
if I could live with
either of them anymore
"my heart is always sad about
something that happened yesterday
while my head is always worried
about something that may happen tomorrow,"
I lamented
my gut squeezed my hand
"I just can't live with
my mistakes of the past
or my anxiety about the future,"
I sighed
my gut smiled and said:
"in that case,
you should
go stay with your
lungs for a while,"
I was confused
- the look on my face gave it away
"if you are exhausted about
your heart's obsession with
the fixed past and your mind's focus
on the uncertain future
your lungs are the perfect place for you
there is no yesterday in your lungs
there is no tomorrow there either
there is only now
there is only inhale
there is only exhale
there is only this moment
there is only breath
and in that breath
you can rest while your
heart and head work
their relationship out."
this morning,
while my brain
was busy reading
tea leaves
and while my
heart was staring
at old photographs
I packed a little
bag and walked
to the door of
my lungs
before I could even knock
she opened the door
with a smile and as
a gust of air embraced me
she said
"what took you so long?"
~ John Roedel (johnroedel.com)
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It’s so important that therapy works for you and that you, as a client, feel comfortable enough to express your feelings about the therapeutic process with your therapist.
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