# Dan Hildrew Counselling ## Pages - [Counselling Using Minecraft](https://danhildrewcounselling.co.uk/counselling-using-minecraft/): Counselling Using Minecraft (ages 11+) When words are hard, Minecraft can help children show how they feel DISCLAIMER: Not an official Minecraft product. Not approved by or associated with Mojang or Microsoft. Counselling using Minecraft is a creative therapeutic approach for children and young people who may find traditional talking therapy difficult or unappealing. By using Minecraft as a shared therapeutic space, sessions can feel more natural, engaging and less pressured. It can be particularly beneficial for neurodivergent children, including those with ADHD or autism. Sessions are currently available face-to-face from my counselling room in Albaston. What to expect Face-to-face 50 […] - [Home Test](https://danhildrewcounselling.co.uk/home-test/): What are you struggling with?​ - [Home](https://danhildrewcounselling.co.uk/): What are you struggling with?​ - [Online Counselling](https://danhildrewcounselling.co.uk/online-counselling/): Online Counselling Flexible and secure online counselling for your convenience. I provide online counselling from a dedicated, private office space at my home that is exclusively accessible by me. This space is confidential and used solely for counselling sessions. For online sessions, I use Zoom or Doxy, both free, secure*, and user-friendly platforms. If you’re new to either, I can guide you through how to use them if you’d like to give it a try. To meet me online you will need: For more information on working online with me please have a look at the following document: Preparing for online […] - [Availability](https://danhildrewcounselling.co.uk/availability/): Availability Times I am available Below are the times that I am available for either: Daytime Evening Monday Not available not available Tuesday Not available Available – please check with me Wednesday Available – please check with me Available – please check with me Thursday Not available not available Friday Not available Not available Saturday Not available Not available Sunday Not available Not available Please contact me for actual times and to arrange a meeting. My making contact and first steps page outlines what happens when you first get in touch. - [Making contact and first steps](https://danhildrewcounselling.co.uk/first-steps/): Making contact and first steps The first step can feel like a huge deal. It can take a lot of courage to make the decision to seek help, especially from someone you’ve never met before! However, it could be the best decision you make for your mental health, wellbeing and quality of life. Holding onto negative thoughts and feelings can take up a tremendous amount of energy. Opening up in a safe, confidential environment where you won’t be judged can significantly lighten your emotional burden. Please have a look at the Counselling Stories page for a flavour of the counselling process. […] - [Cookie Policy](https://danhildrewcounselling.co.uk/cookie-policy/): Cookie Policy Use of cookies by Dan Hildrew Counselling Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. How do I change my cookie settings? Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.allaboutcookies.org. Find out how to manage cookies on popular browsers: To find information relating […] - [Privacy Policy](https://danhildrewcounselling.co.uk/privacy-policy-2/): Privacy Policy Your privacy is very important to me, and you can be confident that your personal information will be kept safe, secure, and used only for the purpose it was provided. I adhere to current data protection legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU/2016/679) (GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003. This privacy notice explains what I will do with your personal information from the initial point of contact through to after your therapy has ended, including: • Why I am able to process your information and the purpose of […] - [Useful documents](https://danhildrewcounselling.co.uk/useful-documents/): Useful documents… - [Counselling stories](https://danhildrewcounselling.co.uk/counselling-stories/): Counselling stories - [Location](https://danhildrewcounselling.co.uk/location/): Location for face-to-face counselling - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://danhildrewcounselling.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions/): Frequently Asked Questions Questions? Here are the answers (probably) - [16-18 Year Old Counselling](https://danhildrewcounselling.co.uk/16-18-year-old-counselling/): 16-18 Year Old Counselling “I need someone to talk to, but I’m not being heard…” As a counsellor in a local college I recognise that the teenage years are tricky, where change seems to be the only aspect that is consistent! Teenagers might keep things to themselves around their parents because they worry about being judged or not understood. This is where counselling can help, giving them the space to explore their thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Read on to find out about typical teenage mental health struggles, how counselling helps and some things to consider when bringing […] - [Fees](https://danhildrewcounselling.co.uk/fees/): Fees - [Counselling for Blokes!](https://danhildrewcounselling.co.uk/counselling-for-men/): Counselling for blokes! Men are still a bit rubbish at getting the help they need… Today, even though there is more of an awareness of mental health issues, men still find it difficult to seek help. Mental illness affects everyone regardless of gender. It’s wrong to think men don’t struggle just because they’re expected to be strong and silent. Facts about men’s mental health Three times as many men as women die by suicide. Men aged 40 to 49 have the highest suicide rates in the UK. Suicide is the leading cause of death for men under the age of 50 […] - [Loss and Bereavement Counselling](https://danhildrewcounselling.co.uk/loss-bereavement-counselling/): Loss and Bereavement Counselling There is no ‘correct’ way to grieve… Dealing with death or loss is a deeply personal and individual process, there is no single ‘correct’ way to grieve. It isn’t necessarily about ‘moving on’ and forgetting but learning to live with the loss and finding a way to move forward while still remembering and honouring who or what has been lost. Loss for you could be… The death of a loved one. A future death (anticipatory grief). A sudden death like suicide. A break up or end of a relationship. A miscarriage or still birth. A pet dying. […] - [Counselling For Anxiety](https://danhildrewcounselling.co.uk/counselling-for-anxiety/): Counselling For Anxiety In the UK, over 8 million people are experiencing anxiety at any one time. Anxiety can stem from a variety of factors, often working in combination. Sometimes, it’s triggered by stressful life events such as relationship issues, trauma, work pressure, financial difficulties, or health concerns. Certain personality traits, like being highly self-critical or having low self-esteem, can also contribute to anxiety. Read on to learn about the symptoms, causes, how counselling can help, how to determine if you have anxiety (questionnaire) and self-help ideas. What is anxiety? Most people experience stress and anxiety at some point in their […] - [Home Test 2](https://danhildrewcounselling.co.uk/home-test2/): / What are you struggling with?​ - [Contact](https://danhildrewcounselling.co.uk/contact/): Contact Message Me - [Counselling For Depression](https://danhildrewcounselling.co.uk/counselling-for-depression/): Counselling for Depression Globally, an estimated 5% of adults suffer from depression. Depression is a complex condition that can stem from various factors like losing a job, the death of a loved one, a traumatic event or a combination of issues. People may experience a “downward spiral,” such as a breakup leading to social withdrawal and increased drinking, worsening mood. Read on to learn about the symptoms, causes, how counselling can help, how to determine if you are depressed (questionnaire) and self-help ideas. What is depression? Most people have periods of low mood where they feel fed up or sad. There […] - [Blog](https://danhildrewcounselling.co.uk/blog/) - [About](https://danhildrewcounselling.co.uk/about/): About Me I am a fully qualified person-centred counsellor in the Tamar Valley, Cornwall. Although my working life has primarily been in IT, my interest in mental health began in 1997 as a medical librarian in a psychiatric setting. This sparked my journey into counselling, where I started training in 2007 and gained full qualification by 2012. Over the years, I’ve helped clients in agency settings with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship troubles, stress and bereavement. As well as being a private practice counsellor registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I work locally […] ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/danhildrewcounselling.co.uk/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)