My Counselling Service
*
My Counselling Service *
A warm, calm and accepting space, where I walk alongside you with support and understanding through grief, loss, and bereavement.”
About Me
Firstly, welcome & thank you for visiting my page.
My name is Jane Farrell, and I am a fully qualified counsellor with a BA Honours Degree, specialising in grief, loss, and bereavement. My passion for this work comes from both professional and lived experience.
Having faced several painful bereavements myself, I fully appreciate the intensity, confusion, and emptiness that grief can bring. After the significant passing of my mum, who was central to my life, I found myself searching for meaning and purpose amid my grief.
Choosing to return to university as a mature student and train as a counsellor became a key part of my own healing. It felt like a way of turning the love and loss, into something that could support others. This path has most definitely shaped the way I work, with empathy, patience, and a deep commitment to walking alongside people as they navigate their own journeys.
Professionally, I have spent many years supporting individuals and families through some of life’s most difficult moments, having worked in hospice and end-of-life settings, dementia care, the funeral industry, and now serve as a Family Support Counsellor in hospice, alongside my role as a Crisis Practitioner for a leading mental health charity.
During university, my dissertation focused on how men, particularly those in manual industries, often struggle with mental health due to societal expectations of strength, resilience, and masculinity. These pressures can make it especially hard to seek support, as expressing vulnerability is stereotypically seen as a weakness. This research strengthened my passion for counselling and reinforced the importance of creating a safe, non-judgmental space where all individuals, regardless of gender, can feel supported and understood.
This awareness is especially meaningful in my current crisis role, where I support individuals facing acute distress, including overwhelming anxiety, intense emotional pain, suicidal thoughts, or those experiencing abuse or other traumatic situations. My work is about providing a safe and compassionate space for anyone struggling, helping them feel heard, supported, and less alone in moments of crisis.
As we know, life’s losses can take many forms — the loss of identity, confidence, health, stability, relationships, direction, purpose, or even the person we once were. These experiences can be just as painful and disorienting as the death of a loved one, including our pets and all are welcome in the safe and supportive space I provide.
Counselling is not about fixing grief, because some experiences cannot truly be fixed. I believe what makes a true difference is having someone who is genuinely present. A supporter who listens, understands, and offers what you need in that moment - That is what I aim to do.
My approach is warm, person-centred, and gentle. I will ensure your feelings are validated, your truth is honoured, and your story is heard. Whatever you are carrying — whether your heaviness is a recent bereavement, a loss that has resurfaced from long ago, or a feeling of being unanchored — I will walk with you as you take each step.
Warm Wishes
Jane
Step 1
Your Free 15-minute Call
Your introductory consultation is just a short telephone call to discuss your needs, answer any questions, and decide what works best for you.
Step 2
Your Counselling Appointment
If, after our introductory call, you decide you would like to move forward, then we can arrange your first appointment at a time that suits you,
.Appointments are scheduled at times and locations that feel safe, comfortable and supportive; and I offer 3 flexible options.
Whether you wish to talk, sit quietly, or just be heard, our sessions unfold in whatever way feels right for you.
-
Visiting Service
Many people find comfort in being at home when they are in counselling.
If that feels right for you, I offer a visiting service, coming to your home to provide face-to-face sessions. Visits within a 15-mile radius of Clanfield (PO8) are £40 with no extra charge for mileage. Distances outside of the 15 mile radius may incur an additional fee of 25 p mile for longer distances to cover my travel costs. -
Online Session
Online counselling can be facilitated via Teams/Zoom if that suits better, or telephone sessions are also available for those who prefer remote support.
-
Counselling Venue
If you’d like a neutral space, I can provide face-to-face sessions in comfortable counselling rooms local to your area. This I will arrange and book at a time and place convenient to your requirements. The standard for this option will be £45 which includes £5 towards the cost of the room hire.
FAQs
-
I offer a free 15-minute initial consultation, giving you the opportunity to talk about what you are hoping to achieve from counselling and to see whether I am the right fit for you. There is no obligation to continue afterwards unless you feel comfortable moving forward.
If you decide to continue, individual sessions cost £40, with a standard duration of 50 minutes.
Additional charges may apply in the following cases:
Counselling room hire: a small fee of £5 per session.
Travel outside a 15-mile radius of Clanfield PO8: 25p per mile.
If you prefer, I am also happy to offer blocks of 6 sessions for £225 (plus any applicable room or travel charges).
Concessions can be discussed during your initial assessment — please feel free to ask.
Reach out today to book your consultation or first session, and take the first step towards support and understanding through grief, loss, or bereavement.
-
Your first session will include a gentle assessment, where I will ask questions to help me understand more about your experience of loss, what has brought you to counselling, and any factors that may be contributing to your grief journey. This helps me listen well and tailor the sessions to your individual needs, and it also gives you a chance to share what you feel comfortable with and ask any questions you might have.
Bereavement counselling offers a safe, confidential space to explore emotions, thoughts, and experiences surrounding your loss. You are not expected to “perform” your grief or follow any particular model — instead, sessions are shaped by what you need in that moment, whether that’s talking about your loved one, exploring how the loss has affected your life, or simply sitting with your feelings.
Many people find that as therapy continues, we naturally work with memories, stories, and meaningful material connected to the person you have lost. This may include talking about significant experiences, recalling cherished memories, or exploring ways to maintain a connection with the person who died, if that feels helpful. Such memory‑focused work can be part of finding a path through grief and can help you make sense of your experiences in a way that honours your relationship.
Throughout your counselling, you can expect:
A non‑judgemental and supportive environment, where you choose how much or how little to share.
Opportunities to speak about your loss at your own pace, including memories, emotions, and the practical impact grief may be having on your life.
Help in exploring coping strategies, meaning‑making, and ways to live with loss that feel authentic to you.
Every person’s grief experience is different, and there is no “right” way for a session to unfold. My role is to offer presence, understanding, and support as you navigate this process.
-
I understand that life happens and sometimes there will be times when you will need to cancel or reschedule your appointments.
Therefore, it would be appreciated if you provide 48 hours’ notice of cancellation of your scheduled session, where there will be no charge or payment due, and I will endeavour to rearrange your cancelled session at your earliest convenience.
Unfortunately, if there is no prior notice of cancellation or a no-show, then payment will be expected.
-
My counselling service is open to anyone experiencing grief, loss, or bereavement, no matter the type of loss or how long ago it occurred. This may include:
The death of a loved one, partner, family member, or close friend
Loss of confidence, sense of self, or identity
Changes in relationships, work, or life circumstances that feel like a significant loss
Whether your grief is recent or has resurfaced from the past, whether it feels quiet and lingering or intense and overwhelming, you are welcome here.
I offer support to adults of all ages and work with clients from all backgrounds and communities. No prior counselling experience is required — what matters is that you are seeking support and a safe space to explore your feelings..
And the most Frequently Asked Question…
The Cherry Tree is recognised as a symbol of new beginnings, growth, and reflection — often associated with hope and the delicate balance between joy and impermanence.
I chose this name of Cherry Tree Counsellor with intention: to reflect a journey of healing and possibility, both for myself and for those who seek support beneath its branches. It represents a fresh start, a place of compassionate care, and the quiet strength that comes from nurturing change.
The name is also a tribute to my beautiful mum, who was a deeply loved and inspiring presence in my life. Her ashes rest beneath a cherry tree, and the place I visit often for peace, reflection, and connection. It’s a space of quiet strength and beauty, where I can simply be.
That’s what I hope to offer you, too — a space where you can feel supported, heal, and grow in a way that feels right for you.
Why the Cherry Tree?
