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Specialises in

• Counselling

• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Psychotherapy

Offers

• Face-to-face consultations
• Video and telephone consultations

About me

I am an ex-NHS counsellor, therapist and EMDR practitioner based in Alnmouth Northumberland, working online and in person. With a compassionate and client-centred approach, I create a safe and supportive space for individuals to explore their feelings and experiences.

I have a deep understanding of the impact that stress, anxiety, and trauma can have on mental health and well-being, and I work collaboratively with clients to develop coping strategies and techniques to manage their symptoms effectively.

I am trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including the person-centred approach, mindfulness-based therapy, EMDR and trauma-focused therapy, allowing me to tailor my interventions to meet the unique needs of each individual.�

As well as offering general counselling, I am a specialist practitioner of EMDR (a long-standing and evidence-based technique).

Please see my EMDR website EMDRAlnwick.com for further information about EMDR, and to book an appointment.

I am committed to providing a non-judgmental and empathic environment where clients can feel heard, understood and supported, as they navigate their journey towards healing and emotional well-being.

In our first session, we will introduce ourselves, talk about what your hopes and wishes for the counselling/therapy are, and you will have the chance to find out how it feels to work with me; likewise I will get a sense of what it is that is bringing you. After that, you are free to take as many sessions as you wish. We will complete an EMDR assessment if you are interested in that approach.

I work in person in Alnwick on Mondays to Wednesdays (daytime and early evening) and also work online (except for EMDR) on these days.

Ruth McIlroy Reg NCPS (Accred) Counsellor and Supervisor

BSc(Hons)Person-Centred Psychotherapy

Advanced Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Skills

Post-Graduate Diploma in Supervision

EMDR Europe qualified practitioner

Areas of interest

General counselling; anxiety; stress; workplace stress; EMDR (in person); trauma-focused counselling; PTSD; Complex PTSD; Sensorimotor psychotherapy