When life feels knotty—anxious thoughts on a loop, mood dipping, or relationships feeling strained—it can be hard to know where to start. Individual counselling offers a calm, steady space to work things through at your pace. I’m Hazel Hill, an integrative counsellor in Sheffield (S7). My approach is centred around you: respectful, collaborative and practical enough to help life feel more manageable between sessions too.
What brings people to individual counselling?
People come for many reasons. Some arrive feeling overwhelmed or stuck, others want to explore a very specific concern. Common themes include:
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Anxiety, overthinking and panic
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Low mood, burnout and stress (including workplace stress)
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Relationship worries, family dynamics and loneliness
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Self-esteem, perfectionism and people-pleasing
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Life transitions—health changes, menopause, parenting, caring, retirement
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Past experiences that still echo in the present
Whatever you bring, we’ll make sense of it together—gently, without judgement.
How individual counselling helps
Counselling doesn’t tell you who to be. It helps you notice what’s going on inside, understand patterns that no longer serve you, and experiment with kinder, more effective ways of responding. Many clients describe three shifts:
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Breathing room: time each week where you are heard and not hurried.
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Clarity: naming what’s really happening beneath the noise.
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Change: small, do-able steps that add up—better boundaries, steadier mood, more choice in how you respond.
My approach (integrative & relational)
I draw on person-centred values—empathy, honesty and deep respect—within an integrative, pluralistic frame. In practice, that means we tailor counselling to you. Some weeks you may want reflective, relational depth; other weeks you might prefer something more structured or skills-based (for example, grounding, worry cycles, or sleep routines). I’m comfortable weaving in creative tools, compassion-focused ideas, and body-based settling strategies when helpful.
Above all, the relationship matters. Many people haven’t had the experience of being consistently met and understood. When that happens, change often follows.
What sessions look like
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First contact: we’ll start with a brief phone call to see what you’re hoping for and whether I’m a good fit.
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Assessment & goals: early sessions focus on understanding your story and what “better” would look like. Goals can be flexible and evolve as we go.
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Weekly rhythm: most people choose weekly sessions at first; we can slow the pace when you’re ready.
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Practical tools: where useful, I’ll offer handouts or simple practices to try between sessions—only if they serve your aims.
Working with workplace stress (a Sheffield reality)
Sheffield is full of people juggling demanding roles—NHS shifts, education, tech, small businesses, caring responsibilities. Stress is common; suffering alone isn’t necessary. Together we can:
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Map your stress cycle and identify pressure points (workload, perfectionism, people-pleasing).
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Strengthen boundaries and assertive communication (saying “no” without guilt).
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Rebuild energy: sleep, movement, breaks that actually restore you.
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Untangle work from worth—so your value isn’t measured by output.
Small adjustments can make work feel more sustainable and life outside work more available again.
If you’re feeling anxious about starting
It’s normal to feel unsure. You don’t need a neat story or a diagnosis. Bring whatever you have—jumbled thoughts, tears, silence, humour. We’ll go at your pace, and I’ll check in regularly to ensure sessions feel right for you.
Fees, location & accessibility
I work from a quiet room in Nether Edge (S7) with good transport links and on-street parking. Online sessions are also available for people in the UK. Current fees are listed on my website; a limited number of reduced-fee spaces may be available—please ask.
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re looking for counselling in Sheffield, I’d be glad to talk. You can email to arrange a brief call, or send a message via my contact form. If I’m not the right person, I’ll do my best to suggest alternatives locally.