Freedom Counselling

Having found myself unwillingly in what is recognised as the second most traumatic life event after bereavement – in fact some would say that divorce is the most traumatic life event as one’s ex is still lurking in the shadows – I felt like a rudderless ship in a heavy storm. I was devastated . . . → Read More: Henri, Cheltenham

One of my early tasks when arriving as pastor at a new church has been to discover a local professional counsellor who will be able to work with individuals who need more specialised help than I am able to give.

I struck gold when I discovered Tricia Johnson and the work of her . . . → Read More: Revd. Dr. Tim Welch – Senior Pastor, Cambray Baptist Church, Cheltenham

I look forward to freedom counselling every week. It is the only place I feel confident enough to let my guard down and show my true emotions. I feel listened to and appreciated and feel like what I have to say IS important. Going to Tricia’s is a way for me to express everything . . . → Read More: Katy, Cheltenham

I originally came to see Tricia as part of my own training to become a counsellor but came away with so much more than just the required hours for my diploma. Right from the start I felt engaged in the counselling process and found Tricia’s way of working creatively with counselling really helped me . . . → Read More: Karen, Stroud

Tricia was recommended to me by a friend at church when I was faced with a difficult situation in my life. Up until then, I’d felt able to make my own decisions with confidence, I thought I was fine, and that nothing needed sorting out in my life. How wrong I was! After a . . . → Read More: SL, Cheltenham

I was offered non-judgemental support from the first meeting. I learned more about myself in a few weeks than I had realised in 40 years.

I was struggling to function with anxiety, sometimes frightened to leave the house – now I live the outdoor life in Australia – I have a new view on . . . → Read More: Ian Middleton, Sidney, Australia

I remember first arriving at Freedom Counseling and feeling incredibly nervous. As soon as I entered the peaceful, friendly and caring environment nerves were eased and I felt able to be open and honest without being judged. Through my sessions I was able to just talk and in doing so, over time, began to . . . → Read More: Jade, Cheltenham

Freedom counselling has been an invaluable part of my personal development. My counselling journey with Tricia included many ups and downs, highs and lows, victories and backward steps, but the result has been a transformation from a chrysallis to a butterfly. It has been hard work emotionally so you must be 100% committed to . . . → Read More: Beccy, Cheltenham