Therapy in a woodland based shepherd's hut and surrounding natural woodland 

May I begin by welcoming you to counselling and psychotherapy with myself Jacqueline Craine, a service based in Brinscall, Lancashire.

Most of the work I offer is in person, and I work in a unique setting in a Shepherd’s hut close to a nature reserve. If distance or accessibility are an issue, I also offer a limited number of online or telephone counselling sessions.

I understand from personal experience how daunting the thought of seeking counselling can be, and how important it is to find a therapist who is the right fit for you. That is why I seek to make your experience as comfortable and accessible as possible, offering a free half hour telephone or online chat where we can explore what you are seeking from counselling and decide if it seems we would work well together. After all, we are each unique and I understand that for counselling to be effective, the relationship between client and counsellor is crucial.

Counselling is something I am passionate about and I believe it can have life changing effect. I am qualified as an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist, and am trauma informed. This means I have an understanding of various approaches to therapy, including Humanistic, Forest Bathing, Somatic Work, creative interventions and compassion focused therapy. Working from a person-centred base, I tailor therapy to meet you, as the individual you are, exploring ways of working together that are helpful and meaningful to you.

Counselling offers a space for you, where you can talk in confidence, feel heard, and share what is troubling you. There is room to explore what is on your mind and in your heart. I believe self-care and self-compassion are so important yet often neglected to our detriment. The decision to come for counselling can be the first step towards healing and wholeness, one of the most meaningful and life-enhancing decisions a person can make, though not an easy one.

I am aware of the therapeutic effect engaging with nature can have on a person’s mental health and well-being and have taken extra training to become a certified Outdoor Therapist. My main practice runs from a shepherd’s hut, which is situated in a beautiful outdoor setting in Brinscall. This means I can offer the best of both worlds, and you can decide whether an indoor face-to-face setting suits you best, or if you would like to explore more of what outdoor therapy has to offer. I have written a blogpost here where you can find out more.

I have a deep understanding of grief and how profound its effects can be. I have worked as a Bereavement Volunteer for Cruse for almost 5 years. I have undertaken many hours of CPD around grief and bereavement counselling, including working with those affected by loss through suicide. There is much evidence to support the benefits of nature connection for those who are grieving (here here and here), and outdoor therapy may appeal to you. If not, the Shepherd’s hut offers a warm welcome in which we can explore your grief and find ways that support you.

My favourite motto is to ‘Grow through what you go through’ (See blogpost here) because I know how challenging life can be and have come to the understanding that these challenges can knock us down and lead to a sense of being stuck and stagnating. It is my desire to walk alongside people who are struggling to help them find ways in which they can move forward in life and discover a sense of hope and possibilities for new growth.

As people we have an amazing capacity for resilience, but sometimes we need a compassionate other to help us see the potential that lies within us. Potential to heal, to change, and to grow.

If you think counselling would benefit you, either outdoor or indoor, you can contact me to book any of the services mentioned with the following,

Phone: 07824750775

Email: counsellingwithjacqueline@outlook.com

We can then arrange a free 30-minute informal chat to find out if we could work together