Get in touch

You don’t have to work out what to say first.

Reach out, and we’ll take it from there. Choose the form that fits, or call or email if you’d rather talk. We aim to reply within two working days.

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We aim to reply within two working daysEverything you share is held confidentially.

Where would you like to start?

Four ways in

Counselling

For yourself or your child

Our intake form helps us understand what you’re looking for, so we can match you with the right counsellor. It’s confidential, and you can share as much or as little as you like.

Counselling intake form
Supervision

For practitioners and teams

Tell us about your role, practice and development needs, so your supervision is shaped around you from the first session.

Supervision intake form
Work privately with Maria

For leaders and high achievers

Counselling, supervision for leaders or coaching with Maria directly. A short private enquiry that only Maria reads, followed by a free 20-minute consultation. No matching.

Private enquiry with Maria
Organisations and room rental

Let’s talk it through

For staff counselling, school counselling, support for your organisation or renting a room, call or email and we’ll arrange a time to talk.

Email us

Contact details

Visit, call or write

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Appreciating You Counselling
24 Cherryvale Park
Newtownabbey BT36 7UQ

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Arriving at our rooms

What to expect when you walk through the door

Coming to your first session can feel like a big step. Here’s exactly what happens when you arrive at 24 Cherryvale Park, so there are no surprises.

01

Come on in

Come in through the front door into our large waiting area.

02

Take a seat

The waiting area is fully accessible. Make yourself comfortable.

03

A warm welcome

Your counsellor will come out of their counselling room to greet you.

04

Tea, coffee or water

Every client is offered a drink on arrival.

The bathroom is the last door in the building, beside the mirrors. If you have any access needs, let us know and we’ll make sure everything is ready for you.

What happens next

A gentle start, at your pace

01

We read your form

Your information is held confidentially, in line with professional ethics and GDPR.

02

We get in touch

Usually within two working days, to talk through what you’re looking for.

03

We find your match

We introduce you to the person best placed to support you.

04

You begin

In Newtownabbey, with a counsellor near you in Northern Ireland, or online.

If you need help right now: we don’t offer crisis care. Please contact your GP, call Lifeline on 0808 808 8000, or Samaritans on 116 123, any time of day or night. In an emergency, call 999.