About Us

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LEARN2BU

Counsellors helping people from all walks of life and cultures

Here at Learn 2BU we have led a life, we’ve been there, not in every circumstance but in a lot, so we understand what it is your going through, not from your perspective because that’s your experience and it’s your story! but, if your ready to change your story… you don’t want to live like this anymore! or you just want to stop living your life for everyone else! then get in touch and we can help you find out who you are… why your doing what your doing and why you think the way you do.

Meet our team

Our Counsellors

Austin Mothersdale

I started training late in life, at 47 (in 2015), I got my bachelor's degree, I went on to train in Person Centred Counselling at Leeds in 2018. I'm currently studying my for my Masters, (postgraduate) in Transactional Analysis Therapy.

For many years I work with people in addiction, be that alcohol, drugs, food, ocd's. I work alongside clients helping to overcome Trauma, Stress, depression, anxiety, low self-worth, those that have suffered from Mental, Physical, Domestic and or Sexual abuse. I help men and women in the sex industry and I also work with trafficked/abused people. I work with both men and women helping them find who they are! Understanding their own self worth and how to head towards a better life.

austin mothersdale counsellor

I started training in 2015, at Doncaster where I got my bachelor’s degree, going on to train in Person Centred Counselling at Leeds 2018.
I’m currently studying from my Masters, (postgraduate) in Transactional Analysis Therapy.

  • BA Degree (Chester University) Theological Studies,
  • Graduate Diploma in Person Centred Counselling.
  • Diploma in psychodynamic Counselling.
  • (TAC) Transactional Analysis Cymru, Graduate Certificate in Couples Counselling.
  • Currently continuing his academic studies with a MSc in Transactional Analysis with (TAC) Transactional Analysis Cymru.
  • MBACP (Accredited) Member of British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists.
  • ACC (Accredited) Association of Christian counsellors.
  • UKA4TA (member) UK Association for Transactional Analysis.
  • ITAA (member) International Transactional Analysis association.

Counciling has been part of my work for 7 years but I committed to full time 2.5 years ago.
Individual & Couples.
6 years Church Pastoral/Counciling, relational group courses.
8 years working part time/voluntary as Outreach worker/mentor counselling/working with homeless, trafficked people, women coming In/out of the sex industry.
Particular training in Shame, Anxiety, Self Worth, Abuse, Trafficking, Addiction.

Sexual Abuse, Addiction, Trauma, Stress, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Health related issues, Identity issues, Loss, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Post-traumatic stress, Redundancy, Relationships, Self-esteem, Self-harm, Service veterans, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Work related issues.

I am trained in Person centred counselling theory with person-centred principles. I use the modality I think is best for the client’s needs and quite often call on different modalities in order to meet the needs of my clients the modalities I use most of all are; transactional analysis, person centred approach and psychodynamic, I also include attachment theory, systems theory, mindfulness, CBT and creative approaches.

  • Spiritual Abuse
  • Anger/bullying/violence
  • Self-harm & suicidal thoughts
  • Miscarriage and Post Termination
  • Depression & Low Mood
  • Gender Identity
  • OCD
  • Exploring meaning and purpose in life
  • Dissociation (DID)
  • Abuse (historic)
  • Eating disorder
  • Relationship Breakdown
  • Sexual and relational issues
  • Addiction: drug/alcohol/sex and pornography
  • PTSD
  • Sexuality
  • Religious and Spiritual Issues
  • Abuse (current/e.g. domestic/sexual/workplace)
  • Trauma
  • Anxiety & Stress
  • Personal growth and development
  • Integrative
  • Cognitive & Behavioural Therapies
  • Walking Therapy
  • Christian Integrative
  • Biblical Counselling
  • Person Centred
  • Psychodynamic
  • Systemic/Family

I am a qualified Counsellor, I am a Geordie that has lived a life! My life experiences are very wide and varied, I’m easy going and approachable (so im told) I offer a safe and confidential place to talk about difficulties that you are going through, giving you the tools to walk free.
Free 30 minute consultation, what you got to lose??

Claire Mothersdale counsellor

Claire Mothersdale

I am a counsellor, working in the here and now to help overcome recent trauma with person-centred and psychodynamic modalities, helping you work through day to day struggles. Sometimes there is no trauma, but life is just too much and the struggle is overwhelming. I can help with helping you understand your own mind, and if you need it I can give coping strategies and help to get you back on your feet and functioning again.

This is a journey We are all on, and at times we all struggle, Don’t worry you’re not alone… it’s okay!

 If you feel I can help please get in touch here.

I am an MBACP and ACC Registered Counsellor working with vulnerable, spiritually, mentally, emotionally and lost women.

I volunteer one day a week at a Women’s mental health charity giving support to women, helping to overcome Trauma, Stress, depression, anxiety, low self-worth, including those that have suffered from Mental, Physical, Domestic and or Sexual abuse.

I work with women helping them find who they are! Understanding their own self-worth and how to live a life that they want to live. learning how to stop worrying about others and start considering/working on their own needs.

Sexual Abuse, Addiction, Trauma, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Child related issues, Identity issues, Obsessions, Personal development, Post-traumatic stress, Self-esteem, Self-harm,  Sexuality, Spirituality, Work related issues.

  • Trauma

  • Stress

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Low self-worth

  • Those that have suffered from Mental, Physical, Domestic and or Sexual abuse.

  • Integrative
  • Walking Therapy
  • Christian Integrative
  • Biblical Counselling
  • Person Centred
  • Psychodynamic
  • Systemic/Family

I am a Christian woman, have been involved with broken people and people in addiction for over 15 years, I work voluntary in prison ministry helping inmates break free from the traumas that have ruled there lives and bringing them hope, just the knowledge that they have future!

DID YOU KNOW

Seeking help for yourself, helps others

We work with broken/marginalised people for free, so a portion of the cost of counselling sessions will help fund this. So not only will you be getting a first rate counselling service but you will be helping other people in their hour of need.

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See how we help

We have grown strength over the past 20 years.

100

People helped per year

40

Hours per week helping people

30

Specialties in counselling services

7

Years experience as a counsellor