Counselling

Outdoor Counselling

~ claire ballardie

I am offering outdoor counselling in my lovely garden. We will adhere to current Government guidelines regarding social distancing.

My garden pond

There are plenty of options to sit, some involving steps. Please wear suitable footwear..

Lovely flowers in my garden

In case of adverse weather, please wear waterproof clothing. An umbrella may be useful to bring, but I have some available here.

 

This also a lovely setting for meditation

Payment can be made by Paypal or by bank transfer.

Account T/A Claire Lilley

sort code 09-01-26

account number 60083578




 

 

The Psychology of Horsemanship Webinar with Claire Lilley

~ claire ballardie

The Psychology of Horsemanship Webinar

Horses are fascinating and perceptive creatures. Developing a thorough understanding of how a horse interprets the world around them and deliberately being self-aware as a rider, are the essential skills to a successful and fulfilling partnership. This  webinar follows the information in my latest book,The Psychology of Horsemanship. In ‘the old days’ I would have held an evening demonstration, but as that is not an option for the near future, I thought we could meet online.

DOWNLOADS AVAILABLE

If you missed out on the live sessions, downloadable versions are available. Simply pay below, and you will receive an email with the download information.

All recordings are Copyright © Claire Lilley. These videos are for personal use only and not to be broadcast in any form or used on social media.

 

I aim to share my  passion and knowledge about horses and riders developed from over forty years’ experience in the equestrian world, and more recently several years in the mental health profession. Divided into three separate events, each lasting one hour, the webinar covers:

Part 1: Equine Psychology (Understanding the horse)

The horse’s senses, primary responses and emotion

Saturday 16th May 2020 2-3pm

Part 2: Training Psychology (Understanding yourself)

The rider’s communication, training and learning from past experiences

Saturday 23rd May 2020 2-3pm

Part 3 Relational Psychology (Understanding the partnership

The goals, the development and the challenges faced in successful horsemanship

Saturday 30th May 2020 2-3pm

The sessions will be live with me and other participants.  We will use Zoom, and you will receive an email with a link to join the session in advance. I can send you the information you will need. It is fairly straightforwards, but extra time will be given ahead of the meeting to log on.

The webinar will be recorded and available afterwards for you to watch again. There will be a chance to chat and discuss any related issues you may wish to share. You can register below.

There will be no refund of tickets available on cancellation, but they can be transferred to another seminar.


The Psychology of Horsemanship Webinar



On-line Counselling

~ claire ballardie

On-line Counselling

  • I offer on-line counselling if this is preferable for face-to-face at these difficult times.
  • An introductory chat on the phone for up to 20 minutes is free of charge.
  • Shorter sessions are available: they last for half an hour and cost £20. 

 

I use Whatsapp or Zoom. Normally, sessions last 50 minutes and cost £40. Email me to book a time and day for your first session, and we can then schedule in further sessions.You can pay by bank transfer, or Paypal.

 


On-line session




Depression

~ claire ballardie

What is Depression?

With depression, you may have been feeling lonely or withdrawn for a while, and not been able to ‘snap out of it’. Daily life becomes a chore, and simple things become a challenge. It may be difficult to socialise, and things that you enjoy doing lose their appeal. You may suffer from a loss of confidence and self-esteem, and lose interest on yourself- how you dress, and care for yourself. Feeling tearful and irritable, a lack of patience, a sense of frustration are all common signs of depression.Life is no fun, and it is difficult to lift your mood.

NHS Definition of Depression

  • feeling hopeless and helpless
  • having low self-esteem
  • feeling tearful
  • feeling guilt-ridden
  • feeling irritable and intolerant of others
  • having no motivation or interest in things
  • finding it difficult to make decisions
  • not getting any enjoyment out of life

Talking therapy- counselling- can really help with understanding what contributes to depression. It can unlock the door to your own path of exploration and self compassion.  Depression may start from a life event such as bereavement, or build up through lifestyle or relational difficulties. Understanding yourself is the first step to self-healing and counselling is about being able to talk about your experiences, without being judged, or feeling embarrassed or awkward. Depression affects people on different ways- you are unique, and important, and deserve a chance to feel better.