Wellbeing, Therapies & Counselling for Carers

The pressures of the caring role can feel unique and different to the pressures other people face.

Credu has taken a number of counsellors and therapeutic providers through the same training Credu staff receive.

If you would like to access support from any of these people, they can be contacted directly below, or via Credu (0333 014 3377 / carers@credu.cymru).

If you need financial support to access this, please contact Credu to register as an Unpaid Carer or contact your Outreach Worker if you are already registered.

Jess Cox

I offer sessions either face to face in Cardigan or online via Microsoft Teams. My name is Jess and I am a qualified integrative counsellor with a Foundation Degree in Counselling. I am a registered member of the BACP and have been volunteering with Credu since 2022. As an integrative counsellor, I use a blend of approaches rooted in person-centred and humanistic principles. My work is led by the client and tailored to their individual needs, with a focus on empowering individuals to move toward their own version of growth and fulfilment. I have a professional background in healthcare, which has deeply shaped my ability to offer empathy, compassion, and unconditional positive regard. I have completed additional training in bereavement and grief, online and telephone counselling, and autism awareness to support neurodivergent clients. I work ethically and professionally in line with the BACP’s Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions. My approach is client-centred and flexible, allowing space for reflection and emotional processing. Contact by email: jess.cox@credu.cymru

Sue Lee

I work in the outdoors face to face and online. My approach is Integrative and my training is in Person centered therapy. I have over 10 years experience of working one to one with individuals facing a wide variety of issues that that they need support with. I am particularly interested the supporting people to make positive changes and have worked in various third sector organisations. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse. I believe that you have the resources that you need to be able to lead the life that you deserve and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. I am also an artist and am interested in working creatively with you in order to support you in whatever you choose to bring to your sessions. I also use visualisation and grounding techniques in my sessions which will be designed and tailored around what you need. Contact by phone: 07814‎ 385275‎ Or contact by email: hareinthemoon48@proton.me

Jess Metcalf

I use a range of methods when working with clients. We can meet face to face, or online, whatever is more convenient for you. Hello! My name is Jess and I qualified as a person-centred Counsellor in 2024. I have a lot of listening work experience, especially with young people through my role as a Youth Worker. I offer a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace, rooted in the core conditions of empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard. I believe that each person has the capacity for change and self-understanding when truly heard and accepted. My practice supports clients facing a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem, and life transitions. I am here to walk alongside you on your journey. I am a registered member of the BACP and adhere to its ethical framework to ensure a safe and professional therapeutic environment. I offer walk and talks, where you and I would take a gentle walk on a pre-organised and assessed route. I enjoy working with clients creatively, we can explore the use of sand trays and other therapeutic tools. Contact by email: jess.metcalf@hotmail.com

Ruth Jenkins

I can work with people Face to Face in the Therapy Cabin in Machynlleth or online via Zoom. Would you like to talk with someone who will really listen to you? My role as your Counsellor is to create a calm reflective space for you to open up and explore what's important to you. Like a seed naturally knows how to grow towards the light, I believe that you have the wisdom and resources to move towards living a fulfilling life. There may be rocks in the way, like ill-heath, pain, loneliness, grief, fear and loss. Together, we can look at the issues that are troubling you, and start to find a way for you to navigate your way forward. You have already taken the first step on your journey of hope by seeking help. Contact me for a free chat and see if you would like to continue exploring your hopes, concerns and options with me. Contact by email: ruth@bluebirdwellbeing.com

Chris Spree

I am based in North Wales and so am able to work on the telephone or online via Zoom. My relationship with Credu began in 2021 and feels as strong today as it has since we first met. As well as my more recent counselling offer, I have worked with people with Learning Disabilities since 2003. This has included individuals and their carers – some family, some friends and some in other unique caring relationships. I trained for counselling at Wrexham University and work in a Person-centred way. Working in a way that makes sense to each person I meet; that is what matters most. And at times when perhaps nothing feels like it makes sense, we can even sit together with that. There's a book I really like called “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse.” At one point Mole says, “I think everyone is just trying to get home.” Later, Boy asks, “What is the bravest thing you've ever said?” “Help,” said Horse. It may take courage to ask for help, but trying to get home is a worthwhile cause. Contact via email: chrisspree@protonmail.com Or via phone: 07564‎ 044549‎

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What Carers Say

"Family and friends have their own things to deal with and they want to

make it better, but there is no making it better and there is only one way out.

Having a professional person to talk to who understands and helps me with the

grief and the trauma and the frustration of it all really helps.”