Person Centred Counselling in the Construction Industry
23 March 2025
Construction is built around solving problems. If something is not level, you adjust it. If a circuit is faulty, you test it. If the programme
Serena Weerakoon - Person Centred Counsellor
Anxiety, Self-Esteem and Difficult Life Experiences
Hi, I’m Serena. I understand that reaching out for counselling can feel like a significant step, particularly when you have been trying to manage difficult thoughts or feelings on your own.
My background includes psychology, counselling and coaching psychology, and I have experience supporting adults experiencing anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, trauma and other emotional difficulties.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate and shaped around the individual. Counselling gives you space to explore what is happening for you, understand patterns in your thoughts, feelings and experiences and consider different ways of responding to the difficulties you are facing.
I have worked with people from a wide range of backgrounds, including UK veterans, emergency service workers and individuals experiencing complex mental health difficulties.
My experience also includes volunteering with St Martin’s Centre for Health and Healing in Birmingham, supporting people affected by trauma, addiction and anxiety. I have also completed a global mental health placement in Sri Lanka, where I gained experience within psychiatric hospitals and specialist support settings.
Alongside my existing training, I am currently completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. This has further developed my understanding of how thoughts, feelings and behaviours can interact, although the way we work together will always depend on your individual needs and circumstances.
I aim to provide a respectful, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and explore things at a pace that feels appropriate for you. You do not need to have everything worked out before beginning counselling.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Sciences with Honours First Class in Psychology, Counselling and TherapiesIntegral Therapeutic Counselling
- Master of Science Pass with Distinction having followed an approved programme in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology
- BACP Registered Member
Reviews
Serena provided a safe and supportive space where I could explore my feelings and learn practical techniques to manage stress. Thanks to her, I feel lighter, more present, and more in tune with myself. I’m so grateful for her help!
Working with Serena has been a great experience. I’m very grateful for her dedication and the positive impact she’s had on my wellbeing. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking compassionate and professional mental health support
Serena helped me recognise my unhelpful thought patterns, set healthier boundaries and regain balance in my life. I now feel more in control, focused, and able to enjoy both my career and personal life
Pricing
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Frequently Asked Question
Yes. Your sessions are treated as confidential and our coaches and counsellors are expected to follow appropriate professional confidentiality standards.
There may be limited circumstances where information needs to be shared, such as where there is a serious concern about safety or where disclosure is required by law. Your provider can explain their confidentiality arrangements at the start of your work together.
That’s completely okay. The relationship you have with your coach or counsellor matters, and sometimes the first person you speak to won’t feel like the right fit.
If that happens, let us know and we’ll help you explore another provider.
- Single session: £85
- 5 sessions: £400 (save £25)
- 10 sessions: £800 (save £50)
We keep pricing simple and transparent.
Every session will be different depending on whether you choose coaching or counselling and the provider you work with.
You can expect a confidential, non-judgemental space where you have time to talk openly about what is going on for you. A coach may focus more on goals, change and practical next steps, while counselling may give you space to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences in greater depth.
Your provider will work at a pace that feels appropriate for you.
Sessions usually last 50–60 minutes and can be:
- Phone
- Video call
- Face-to-face (where available)
Coaching is generally more focused on where you are now, where you would like to get to and the changes you want to make. Counselling provides space to explore emotions, experiences and difficulties in greater depth.
There is no fixed script. Your sessions should develop around what you need and what you feel comfortable discussing.
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