IRENE STONE BA (Hons), MBACP

IRENE STONE BA (Hons), MBACP
CHISWICK
W4

tel: 07714 096 400
web: www.preciousstonecounselling.com
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Counsellor Profile

I am a qualified Person Centred Counsellor (BA Hons), trained at the Metanoia Institute and have been working with individuals and couples since 2002.

I am currently in the process of gaining my accreditation status from the BACP (British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapy) the leading professional body for counselling and psychotherapy.

As a member I am bound by its Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In accordance with these professional requirements and to maintain good practice I undergo regular supervision to support my work.

To get further information about the BACP and its role as a professional body you can visit their website on www.bacp.co.uk

I hold a current CRB check.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Having worked for nearly two decades in the music industry I now run a private practice in Chiswick (close to Gunnersbury tube station) and work for an Employee Assistance Program.

In previous years I have also worked in the following settings as a counsellor and group facilitator:

• Metanoia Counselling & Psychotherapy Service
• Woman's Trust - face to face and group counselling for survivors of domestic violence
• The Genesis Project - group facilitation
• The Mulberry Centre - for cancer sufferers and their family members and the bereaved
• Ealing Abbey Counselling Service - face to face counselling and group facilitation
• EASE (Empowering Action & Social Esteem) - teaching counselling skills to buddies of survivors of domestic violence

PERSON-CENTRED COUNSELLING

The person-centred approach is a non-directive, supportive therapy, which is based upon the deep respect and trust in the individual’s capacity for growth and development.

I hope to provide a confidential and safe space in which you will find me to be genuine, accepting and caring. I aim to follow your lead to freely express your emotions and enable you to bring clarity to the issues that arise.

You may be experiencing difficulties in making an important decision, coping with a crises at work or home or want to look at who your are or where you stand with regard to a particular live situation and gain insight and understanding it and yourself.

I believe in the uniqueness of each client and always aim to make every effort to understand experiences from their point of view in a relationship-based collaborative way. By facilitating a safe and trustworthy environment I believe that the client is being empowered and fully capable of finding a way forward and initiate change.

COUPLES COUNSELLING

Couples counselling is an important part of my work. It can provide a safe space in which couples are able to discuss the way they behave and feel toward one another.

Difficulties can surface at any time, even stable relationships can experience rough patches where false assumptions, poor communication, challenging external circumstances or behaviour (illness, loss, addiction) create problems within the relationship.

In collaboration with the couple I aim to find new ways of dealing with problems, increase understanding and enable change in a healthy, respectful way.

If a couple has reached the point when they view it is more beneficial to part, couples counselling can prove invaluable to help to mediate this difficult process.

Couples counselling is not only for couples but can benefit individuals who are
- unhappy or concerned about their relationship (partner, family member, work colleague(s)
- managing a relationship when a partner is unable or unwilling to attend
- where an individual has to cope with a loss of a partner (divorce, separation, death).

Training, Qualifications & Experience (more info)

• BA (Hons) Person Centred Counselling Metanoia Institute (validated by Middlesex University)
• Certificate in Couples Counselling
• Use of Humour in the Counselling Relationship
• Domestic Violence Training
• Eating Disorders
• Relational Depth
• Shame and Actualisation • Fragile, dissociated and Psychotic Process
• Masterclass on Working at Relational Depth in
Counselling Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Over years of working as a counsellor I have gained wide experience in offering confidential support to clients from a variety of backgrounds presenting a range of issues such as
• cancer
• relationships difficulties
• domestic violence (physical, mental, emotional)
• compulsive behaviours
• life changes
• personal development

MAKING AN APPOINTMENT

Please call me on: 07714 096 400
Or
Send me an e-mail on: precious.stone@mac.com

I work short and long term.

A counselling session lasts for 50min. for individuals and 1 hour for
couples. Length of counselling to be arranged.

If a cancellation is made less then 24 hours before the appointment time, the full fee is payable.

Fees

£65 for couples
£45 for individuals

Extra Information

Location:
Chiswick W4

close to tube station:
Gunnersbury (district line and silver link)

bus routes:
237, 267, 291, H91

car:
Private parking available
Within close reach of the M4, A4
The London congestion charge does NOT apply.

Member Organisation(s)

BACP	- Last checked by Counselling Directory on: 30th June 2008