"Happiness begins from within.
Others cannot give us happiness, and nor can they take it away."
Hi, I'm Isabelle, founder of 121Counselling
Helping you find happiness from within
As a qualified counsellor and wellbeing and resilience practitioner, and above all, a human being, I understand that life can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving you feeling stuck or without clear direction.
I aim to offer a genuine, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where you feel heard, understood and supported. Building a strong, trusting relationship is at the heart of my work.
I am committed to maintaining a high standard of practice through ongoing training and professional development and training. Alongside my private work, I also work within the NHS, supporting staff with both personal and work-related.
Online counselling
For couples and individuals
I believe that to feel fulfilled within your relationship, it is important to feel connected within yourself. True wellbeing and Happiness come from self awareness, self-acceptance, self-love, and emotional balance.
Through online counselling, I support you in developing healthier ways of relating, both to yourself and to others. This may include improving communication, understanding your needs, and living more fully in the present moment.
Bi-lingual counselling
Helping me to understand you
As a French native, I understand the challenges of building a life in a new country - adapting to a different culture, language, and way of living. This can sometimes lead to feelings of anxiety, isolation, or disconnection.
I offer bilingual counselling in English and French, providing a supportive space where you can express yourself comfortably and feel truly understood.
My journey to becoming a counsellor
My journey into counselling began following personal experiences of loss, trauma, and difficult relationships from a young age. These experiences led to periods of low moods, low self-esteem and a sense of feeling lost. Through counselling, I was able to understand myself, my behaviours, and my emotions. This process allowed me to develop self-acceptance, make positive changes and reconnect with who I truly am.
Being listened to in a non-judgmental way gave me the inspiration and strength to move forward and inspired my passion to support others in doing the same.
As a counsellor, I bring both personal understanding and professional experience to my work. As a mother of three children, I also understand the challenges of parents in breaking cycles and building the king of relationships they truly want with their children.
Outside of my work, I find being in nature is my ‘happy place' which helps me reflect and recharge. I also value time with family and friends, I love animals, travelling, exercising, reading and continuous learning.
Qualifications
- Counselling Children & Young People Certificate
- Working with Families Certificate
- Certificate in Working with Trauma and PTSD
- Certificate in Couples and Relationship Counselling
- Certificate in Supervision
- Certificate in Transactional Analysis 101
- NLP Practitioner Certificate
- Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Diploma in the Theory and Practice in Counselling
- Happiness Life Coach Certificate
- Introduction to Working with Couples Online