There are times when it can feel as though things are not going well and you may feel disappointed with how your life is turning out. You might feel as though you are living the same year over and over and not living the life you want to. You might feel misunderstood and/or rejected and feel like the same thing keeps happening to you again and again. You might feel disengaged and ambivalent about your relationships or work. You might feel that everyone wants a piece of you and you have nothing left to give. Yo might be asking yourself who is there for you when you need to find a way to make some changes. You might spend sleepless nights worrying about the past, present or future. Life might feel lonely and painful. Sometimes you can find a way forward yourself and sometimes it can help to consult someone who has the expertise and skills to work with you to help you to make sense of your thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
I work with people who are experiencing feelings of depression, anxiety, panic and stress to help them to understand themselves, to help them to find ways to move forward and to help them to learn some coping strategies. I work with individuals and couples who are experiencing relationship difficulties to help them to explore how they could improve their relationships. I can help you to explore how to live in a more fulfilling way. I also help clients with their personal development, to overcome difficulties at work and to achieve their potential.
My name is Christine Bonsmann and I am a qualified, accredited and experienced Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Counsellor. I am an accredited member of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). I am also a registered and accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and a member of the Association for Counselling and Therapy Online (ACTO). I am a senior accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I hold a Doctorate in Counselling and Psychotherapy (non-medical) awarded by the University of Chester and am a published researcher and author in the field of counselling and psychotherapy.
I am approved to work with a number of insurance providers: Aviva, BUPA, AXA, Cigna, Healix, Vitality and WPA.
I look forward to helping you. Your therapy space is waiting for you.