Evolution Counselling Services
**FACE TO FACE, ONLINE and TELEPHONE Appointments available**
We all need extra support from time to time as well as time and space to talk through difficulties that we may be experiencing.
Counselling is a talking therapy that offers the time and space needed to talk through any worries or concerns you may have, especially if you are unable to talk to your friends and family.
Elizabeth Hancock
Counsellor MBACP (Accred)
I have always had a great interest in counselling which led me on to starting my
counselling career in 2006.
I work as a Person-Centred counsellor and EMDR therapist within Catterick Garrison, Richmond and surrounding areas. Person-centred counselling empowers the client to understand and make sense of their problems, without feeling judged, within a confidential and safe environment.
During my career I have worked with some of the following areas: trauma, domestic abuse, anxiety, depression, bereavement, low self-esteem, relationship issues and couples therapy.
For the past 11 years I have worked closely with veterans, serving, and families of those whom have served/are serving in the military. During this time I have worked with individuals with complex PTSD, trauma and other mental health conditions.
Working in this field has helped me to understand the military ethos, the camaraderie between soldiers and the effects of transition out of the military.
I hold a qualification in supervision. I work from a person centred approach, however I also have extensive training in compassion focussed therapy and creative supervision.
Along with my counselling, EMDR and supervision qualifications, I am a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and Suicide First Aid (SFA) Trainer. I currently offer the MHFA 2 day Adult and Armed Forces courses through MHFA England and the 1 day Understanding Suicide Intervention and Lite courses through Suicide First Aid.
All sessions and courses are available online and face to face.
Meet the rest of the team
Audrey and Shirley work along side Elizabeth at the practice in Catterick Garrison.
Audrey Carolan - Counsellor MBACP
I offer a Person-Centred approach, placing you at the heart of our work together. This means we move at your pace, exploring whatever feels important for you to bring into the space—whether that’s low self-esteem, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or the everyday pressures of life.
Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive environment where you can feel heard, accepted, and empowered.
With over 4 years experience, I’ve continued to deepen my practice through additional training in trauma awareness and working with neurodiversity in the counselling room. Both of these areas can have a profound impact on your sense of self, often overlapping and shaping how you relate to yourself and the world. Whatever has brought you to this point, we will work together to gently welcome all parts of your experience and move toward self-acceptance—whatever that looks like for you.
I work with warmth, compassion, and without judgment. I understand how past experiences can continue to affect daily life, and I’m here to support you through what might feel like the most overwhelming or uncertain times. My role is to walk alongside you as you rediscover your inner voice and find your way forward—on your terms.
- Sessions are available face to face, online and via telephone.
Shirley Carrick - Counsellor MBACP
The focus of my previous and current careers has always been in supporting people. I believe in the importance of building a good, strong therapeutic and warm relationship with clients. During sessions we will work together to explore your thoughts and find a way to enable you to cope and function to feel happier in life,
I started my counselling career in 2019 and currently work as a Person-Centred Counsellor registered with the BACP. My approach is underpinned by the humanistic modality of Person-Centred therapy, placing you at the centre of our work together.
During my counselling journey I have worked with trauma, anxiety/panic/stress, self-esteem, domestic abuse, bereavement, support to carers, mental health conditions, self-harm, suicidal thoughts and prevention, and I have extensive experience in stress related conditions in the workplace.
- Sessions are available online and via telephone
What is Counselling?
Counselling encourages self-expression, self-awareness, self-development and a greater understanding of self.
It recognises and values the client, allows barriers to be broken down and the learning of self to begin.
It is the genuineness and intimacy of the client/counsellor relationship that makes person-centred counselling so special. The focus of person-centred counselling is always on the client's own thoughts and feelings, not those of the counsellor.
Within the practice each counsellor holds a membership to the professional body; The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) which ensures that we work to a high standard of practice, requiring professional competence and a commitment to providing an ethical way of being.As a member of the BACP we are committed to completing regular CPD.
Qualifications
Level 2 Certificate in COUNSELLING SKILLS
Level 3 Certificate in COUNSELLING STUDIES
Level 4 Diploma in THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING
EMDR Therapist
CBT Therapist
Couples Therapist
Certificate in Creative SUPERVISION
Mental Health First Aid Trainer
Suicide First Aid Trainer
Fees
Counselling: £50
Couples counselling: £75
EMDR - £75
CBT - £75
Supervision: £50ph
Sessions are 50 minutes.
Areas of counselling we can help with:
Abortion, Abuse, Domestic violence, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual abuse, Adoption, Anger management, Anxiety, Generalised anxiety disorder, Panic disorder, Phobias, Attachment disorder, Bereavement, Bullying, Cancer, Carer support, Separation anxiety, Chronic fatigue syndrome/ME, Depression, Feeling sad, Postnatal depression, Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), Disabilities, Discrimination, Dissociation, Infertility, Loneliness, Low self-confidence, Low self-esteem, Miscarriage, Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Health anxiety, Hoarding, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Pregnancy and birth, Redundancy, Relationship problems, Affairs and betrayals, Family issues, Separation and divorce, Self-harm, Sex problems, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Suicidal thoughts, Trauma, and Work-related stress.
Therapies offered:
Person-Centred Therapy
Humanistic approach
Compassion- Focused Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
CBT Therapy
Testimonials
"When i came to see Elizabeth at Evolution Counselling Services i didn't really know how to deal with the feelings i was left with when a relationship broke down. Despite a lot of time passing i couldn't seem to work out how to move forward with my life. Elizabeth provided me a private space to be able to talk openly about how i felt and she enabled me to see things from a different perspective. This allowed me to deal with my feelings and to move foward. I wouldn't hesitate in reccommending Elizabeth to anyone who feels they need to speak to a counsellor about any issue in their life."
When I first met Elizabeth I didnt think I could feel any lower and my self confidence was rock bottom. Having had unsuccesful counselling before I wasnt hopeful that I would be able to change. However a year later Elizabeth has helped me to finally feel proud of who I am. Elizabeth helped me realise just how many negative feelings I had and to think about where these feelings came from. She was always a friendly and positive face after a hard or difficult day and I always felt I could be totally honest with her. I feel that Elizabeth has helped me get back on my feet and ready to fight life's challenges and I can't thank her enough for her support.
Anon Female
Anonymous Female
Supervision
For therapists and professionals
*Currently offering FACE TO FACE, TELEPHONE and ONLINE supervision.*
As a supervisor Elizabeth offer's 1:1 and group supervision.
She works from a person centred approach, however she also have extensive training in EMDR therapy, compassion focussed therapy and creative supervision.
As well as being a supervisor Elizabeth has 13 years experience as a counsellor.
She has extensive experience and knowledge as a counsellor of working with complex trauma and military personnel.
She also has experience with different clients and settings, such as working within the NHS, working with survivors of domestic abuse, EAP, those with depression, or who experience anxiety, relationships problems and those who are bereaved, just to name a few.
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Mental Health First Aid Training
Adult Mental Health First Aid Qualification - 2 Day
This two day course qualifies you as a Mental Health First Aider, giving you:
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An in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing
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Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
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Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
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Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
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Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support - whether that’s self-help resources, through their employer, the NHS, or a mix
Online Adult Mental Health First Aid Qualification
This course will teach you practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues.
Gain confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress.
On completion you will be a certified Mental Health First Aider.
This course is a blend of live training sessions and self-learning activities.
Armed Forces Mental Health First Aid Qualification -2 Day
This two day course qualifies you as an Armed Forces Mental Health First Aider, giving you:
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An in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that affect wellbeing for the armed forces community
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Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
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Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
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Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
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Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support - whether that’s self-help resources, through the MOD, the NHS, support charities, or a mix
Places on the course are restricted to serving and ex-serving personnel, their family members, and support services who work with the armed forces community.
Contact Us
Unit 18
IPS Innovate
Chartermark Way
Catterick Garrison
North Yorkshire
DL9 4QJ
SUICIDE FIRST AID
Understanding Suicide Intervention
1 DAY COURSE
SUICIDE FIRST AID
LITE
3.5 HOUR COURSE
