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Identity & Self-Exploration Counselling in Basingstoke

It’s okay to not have all the answers about who you are.

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There are times in life when you might pause and ask big questions — about who you are, what matters to you, and how you want to live. These questions can come up during life changes, relationship shifts, or simply from a sense that something inside feels uncertain or undefined.

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Maybe you’re questioning your identity, your beliefs, your sexuality, or your place in the world. Or maybe you just feel a bit lost and want to reconnect with your sense of self.

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Whatever brings you here, counselling in Basingstoke can offer a calm, supportive space to explore things at your own pace.

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What Identity & Self-Exploration Can Look Like

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Self-exploration is deeply personal and looks different for everyone. You might be:

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  • Questioning your gender, sexuality, or relationship style

  • Feeling unsure about who you are outside of your roles (like parent, partner, carer, student, employee)

  • Wanting to understand your values, needs, or sense of purpose

  • Exploring cultural or spiritual identity

  • Trying to heal from experiences that made you feel “not enough”

  • Feeling like you’ve lost touch with your authentic self

  • Struggling to feel seen or understood in the world around you

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You don’t need to have a label, a plan, or a specific issue to begin this work. Just the desire to know and trust yourself more deeply.

How Counselling Can Help

In our sessions, we’ll create a space that feels accepting, open, and curious — never rushed or judged.

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This is a space where all parts of you are welcome. Whether you're exploring aspects of gender or sexuality, trying to make sense of past experiences, or simply want to feel more grounded in who you are, identity counselling in Basingstoke can help.

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Together we can explore your inner world, understand what matters to you, and begin to gently untangle the thoughts and beliefs that may be getting in the way of self-acceptance.

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I work with people from all backgrounds and life experiences, including LGBTQ+ clients, neurodivergent people, those from diverse cultural heritages, and people in monogamous, polyamorous, or non-traditional relationship styles.

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You don’t have to fit into any box here. You get to show up as you are.

Contact

I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to help us determine if I’m the right fit for your counselling journey. This is an opportunity for you to ask any questions and get a sense of how we might work together in a way that feels comfortable for you. Taking the first step can feel challenging, but I’m here to make it as approachable and reassuring as possible.

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anniebestcounselling@gmail.com

​07763 849728

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Hart House
Priestley Road 
Basingstoke

RG24 9PU

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