Rivelin Counselling & Wellbeing Services
Counselling, Psychotherapy, Sleep Work, Parenting & BESPOKE Group Wellbeing Sessions in Sheffield
Welcome to Rivelin Counselling & Wellbeing Services
A confidential space to explore the thoughts, feelings and challenges in your life.
Counselling takes place in a safe space, where you can meet with someone who will listen with sensitivity and empathy - and without judgement
In the therapy space thoughts and feelings can be expressed freely and in confidence.
My name is Marc Sleney and I am a counsellor providing both short- and long-term therapy to individuals from the age of 15 upwards in Hillsborough, Sheffield. I also offer counselling online via Microsoft Teams and Google Meet as well as Walk & Talk therapy sessions in the natural environments of Sheffield.
We all experience times of difficulty in our lives, when events or relationships feel overwhelming, or we can feel a loss of direction or purpose. Talking to a trained professional helps us make sense of those challenging times and offers a way through them, moving towards a better understanding of ourselves and our feelings.
I work with people from all walks of life and backgrounds, coming to me with a diverse range of problems. As a fully-qualified counsellor I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, and abide by their code of ethics.
How can counselling help?
A safe space for exploration
Coming to counselling is a big decision and can seem overwhelming and scary. Hopefully it can be an opportunity for you to sit in a protected and safe space that is just for you to explore what you are finding difficult.
As a trained counsellor it's my job to help you feel comfortable and safe. It is also important that you get the “right fit” for you, and I would encourage you to explore your options. If you chose to meet with me informally, you DO NOT have to commit to therapy if you feel I am not the right counsellor for you, and I will help direct you to alternative routes to access therapy if that would help.
People come to counselling for many different reasons, sometimes looking for answers to questions they might not know they have. My approach to counselling is only to work with what you bring into the room.
I also work in what is often called a trauma informed way. Trauma-informed practice is an approach to health and care interventions which is grounded in the understanding that trauma exposure can impact an individual’s neurological, biological, psychological and social development.
Therapeutic approaches & confidentiality
Counselling is an opportunity to sit down with a trained listener and engage in a therapeutic relationship to explore your difficulties in your own time and at your own pace. It is a contracted professional relationship that aims to facilitate change and growth.
I trained as a Person Centred Counsellor, which means I work with what you bring to the room, however I have also developed my work to integrate different approaches such as CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) and solution focussed therapy, which means I may set tasks for you to do outside of our sessions. This can help you to challenge some of your thoughts and beliefs that you may not have been finding helpful.
From experience, I know coming to counselling can be a worry. It can involve you exploring parts of your life you may never have talked to anyone about before. Please be assured that this is a confidential and safe space, I work with you, for you, to allow you to reach the goals you know you want to achieve, or the goals that may come as a result of our sessions.
Navigating challenging topics with care
Counselling can be challenging and scary. It can involve discussing aspects of your life that you may not have spoken about before. I may ask questions about your childhood and what that felt like for you. I may ask questions about your sex life which sometimes can feel uncomfortable. However sex is an important part of who we are and is an important part of relationships that we have. This is why I stress the importance of confidentiality and keeping you safe in the room.
What issues can counselling help with?
People come to me for help with a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through counselling:
Feelings of stress or anxiety
Panic attacks
Relationship problems
Grief, loss or bereavement
Problems with addiction
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Depression
Confidence or self-esteem
Anger management
Issues relating to sexuality
Difficulties at work or in retirement
Problems with family, school life
Parenting
Sleep Issues
Sessions & fees
My sessions typically last for 50 minutes. I can provide face-to-face sessions at my therapy space, or online via secure platforms like Microsoft Teams or Google Meet. If you prefer, there's also Walk and Talk therapy where you can experience the power of nature to help you work through your problems.
I have my own private counselling space based in Hillsborough, Sheffield. It is served by great public transport links and has ample parking facilities. Although my premise is located in the Sheffield area, I appreciate this is not accessible for all and therefore would love to work with clients from all over the South Yorkshire region and beyond via an online method.
My room is in the Burton Street Foundation, an organisation which hosts local businesses as well as lots of local charities and community groups.
For one to one work my session fee is £50.00. Depending on your circumstances, I may be able to offer concessions.
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
You can also call me on 07399437599 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.
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