Welcome to Anna Kras Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy
In the process of self-discovery
Online, Telephone or In-Person Counselling in Hoole, Chester
Anna Kras Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy
Are you constantly tense, worried and on edge or unable to concentrate? Maybe you’re experiencing negative thought patterns or feeling overwhelmed and anxious. Perhaps you’re suffering from low self-esteem or lacking in confidence. Feeling stuck in the same patterns of behaviour, not feeling heard or losing the ability to listen to yourself are all valid reasons to seek counselling. Therapy can help you to develop a better understanding of yourself and your relationships – through increased self-awareness and clarity.
About Anna
BACP Registered Integrative Counsellor
I am Anna Kras, a qualified integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, I work with clients using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Theory and a Person-Centred Approach. This allows the flexibility to work with issues that trouble you in a variety of ways from the past, the present and when looking forward to the future. We create a customised way of working, unique to each individual based on your experiences.
Therapy Sessions
I work with adults and offer short and long-term or open-ended therapy sessions. Sessions take place either online, or telephone and in-person at my private practice room in Hoole, Chester. Sessions are available in English and Polish.
Introductory Call
I offer a free 20-minute phone call, so I can gain an understanding of what you are struggling with, what your hopes and concerns are about therapy, and how I might best help you.
Location
My in person private practice is based in Hoole, Chester with easy access from access from Manchester, Liverpool, Warrington and Wrexham.
Sessions & Fees
All sessions are 50 minutes long and cost £50.00 per session. You are expected to pay before the start of your counselling session and can pay via bank transfer.
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or to arrange a free introductory call
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential.
Frequently asked questions
There is no hard and fast rule. For some people it is a matter of a few sessions, for others it can be much longer. We will discuss your progress and ultimately you will know when you feel better and when you will no longer need counselling.
Integrative counselling allows counsellors to tailor their therapy, to switch approaches when one approach isn’t working and to ensure that the therapy sessions you are offered meet your specific needs. Integrative counselling is a flexible approach which looks holistically at your needs, and considers behavioural, affective, cognitive and physiological levels of functioning.
When you are looking for a therapist, it is important that you find someone with whom you feel comfortable and can build a trusting relationship. The attitude and presence of an integrative counsellor is another crucial element of integrative therapy. This meaningful connection is thought to empower clients - helping them to explore and recognise patterns of behaviour that need to be addressed through change and the setting of new goals.
At your first appointment I will ask a few questions, discuss some of the circumstances that have brought you to therapy and look at how therapy might be useful to you. You will have an opportunity to ask any questions you have about counselling or psychotherapy. At the end of this initial consultation, you will be able to decide whether you would like to work with me and if I feel able to help, we book your first session.
Yes. Everything you discuss in therapy is confidential. There are certain legal exceptions to this, which we explain at your first ongoing appointment.
The first consultation is referred to as an Assessment Session during this session we will agree the terms and conditions of our work. This involves establishing the limits of that confidentiality in our meetings; identifying the problems you are experiencing at present; signing a counselling contract which sets out the costs of counselling, the times of our appointments, the termination and the cancellation policy for counselling.