We are available Monday to Friday 0900hrs to 1700hrs Telephone 07300 302154 | Email secondcircletherapy@hotmail.com
"Second Circle provide counselling and life guidance for the 21st century"
"It's a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the things that you lack."
Mark - Founder of Second Circle
"I took this photograph in August 2007. We were on holiday in Canada, celebrating a family wedding. It was probably a period in my life when I felt most at peace. Yes, we still had the stresses of modern life; My son was only two at the time (he has subsequently been joined by a brother and sister) we had demanding jobs and were at the start of a big mortgage on a small house, but still, I felt inwardly peaceful. Fast forward almost 20 years and things should be easier. The mortgage is almost gone, our jobs are secure and rewarding, our children our becoming fabulous young adults and we should be facing the future with a spring in our step. I have money in the bank, a loving family and a fun friend group but yet peace alluded me. So what happened?" What happened is that the 21st century is a tough nut to crack and a tough nut needs a different kind of nut cracker.
The 21st century is a tough place to be; It's become accepted that social media is the first port of call for any kind of validation. Office friendships have been sacrificed for the 'flexibility' of home working. Family time for many is now staring at individual screens being fed what works for us. Even sales calls are now performed by autodialers and AI speach recognition systems. Don't get me wrong, there is a place for all of this and real value in what modern working environments and technology can offer us but, we have started to miss key things; The chats in the break room that serve as mini 'steam vents' after a fractious morning with the kids.
The most important people in your life are those in your inner circle; Your family and friends. The people that you trust with the biggest aspects of your day to day and those with whom you share the most of you. We sit outside of that. We are your second circle, here to listen to issues and talk through things that you may not want to share with those closest to you.
Welcome to Second Circle
Whether we talk here at our office, online via Zoom or FaceTime or in an environment that suits you (a walk around a lake, sitting in a park or yes, even while you do the weekly shop!) Second Circle is just chat between friends.
Therapy isn’t just about solutions. Its not being told the ‘right’ way to do things or the things you need to change in order to be happy. Its about being heard, being seen and having the space to talk about the things that are bothering you without judgement or prejudice.
Its about saying what you want to say without having to watch your words, amend your tone or worry about upsetting someone. Its putting YOU first and realising that its OK for you to have an opinion.
We create a space outside of your inner circle of friends or family for you to speak and be ‘you’. To talk through the things that are causing you stress and anxiety. There is no format, no ‘rules’ on what should and shouldn’t be said, no topics that are off limits and no right or wrong way to do things.
What can we offer you?
We don't judge and we don't prescribe medications. What we do do is offer you quiet therapeutic support, a non - biased ear to listen and someone to share your concerns with. If together we feel it's appropriate, we may work with you to set objectives and make recommendations on how you might approach any obstacles in your way. Otherwise, we simply place ourselves as your Second Circle, here when you need us.
We meet our clients at places that work for them. This may be here in our offices, online via a phone or video call during which you can choose whether or not to have your camera on or in a space that feels most comfortable for you. Some of our clients like to chat while they walk the dog or during their lunch break at work. In short, we are here to fit in with you and your needs, not the other way around.
At Second Circle, we can offer you a safe space. Somewhere that you can speak, be seen and be heard.
How we have helped people
Steve*
Milton Keynes
Steve came to us experiencing anxiety due to ongoing issues with his children, who had recently been diagnosed with ADHD and ODD. At Second Circle, we gave him a safe space to talk through his concerns and made recommendations that he feels have offered him a more positive outlook as he navigates the next years of his life
Susan*
Milton Keynes
Susan came to Second Circle experiencing marital difficulties, primarily feeling unseen by her husband. She felt that speaking to someone outside of her family offered her the chance to express herself without conflict. We offered her new ideas for communicating her issues to her husband which she says have worked fabulously
David*
Bedford
David came to us for nothing more than to talk through his day to day issues and get headspace from home and work! Luckily for him we have great coffee too!
