Matthew Hughes MBACP

Orpington Kent BR6
01689 856931 Click here to Email me

Profile

Thank you for looking at my profile. Trying to find the right counsellor can be difficult and arranging an initial meeting can feel worrying. Below, I have described how I am trained to work with couples and individuals and how my counselling might be able to help you. There is mention of practical arrangements and my qualifications, which will assure you of a professional and experienced approach to the things you wish to talk about.

RELATIONSHIP AND COUPLE COUNSELLING

Through out a long-term relationship, we can face many important decisions and crossroads. Sometimes, it is difficult to talk about these problems with our partners. Couple counselling can be away of opening up communications through gaining a clearer understanding of what is really going on for each person. Whether you are able to come with your partner, or alone; whether you are married or single, I will provide you with a safe and confidential place to talk about and explore your difficulties.

I am a member of The College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists

WHAT WE HOPE TO ACHIEVE TOGETHER

Increased confidence
Improved and effective communication
Self knowledge
Better understanding of your partner’s needs
Stronger family life
Enhanced sexual life and affection

Fees £40 per session

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING

Sometimes we know that the things we experience and struggle with are about us, our life and our past. It can be very isolating to suffer without feeling that we are being heard, understood or helped. Here, in my counselling room, you will find a safe place to talk, to unburden and to feel heard and understood. We will be able to work together on the things that are troubling you. Counselling has the potential to help you achieve the following:

Understand yourself better
Change the way you feel about yourself
Change behaviours and your reactions to situations
Deal with conflict and angry feelings
Feel more confident and act with more confidence.
Understand the links between your past and your present situation and feeling
Have a sense a being heard and understood, leading to less stress and isolation.

Fees £30 per session

PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENTS

We agree a regular weekly time and your counselling session will be available to you for as long as it is helpful. My practice is with in easy distance of Orpington, Bromley and Chelsfield and close to the M25 by road. Please call on the telephone number above or email me to arrange an initial consultation.

COUNSELLING FOR THOSE IN TRAINING

If you are considering training as a counsellor, I have experience in working with students and have had 9 years experience at two well-known training institutions, Westminster Pastoral Foundation and Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships. Reduced fees are available for those in training.

HOW DOES COUNSELLING WORK?

After you have made contact we will arrange to meet and talk. If you wish to proceed we can then arrange a regular time. Counselling works by creating a space for you to talk. Over a period of time you will begin to make sense of the underlying reasons behind your difficulties and issues, leading to greater self awareness and real change. Effective counselling is never a quick fix solution and if you are using either drugs or alcohol then counselling will not work until you are clear of addiction.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

QUALIFICATIONS

Post-graduate Diploma in Individual Psychodynamic Counselling, Theory and Practice, Westminster Pastoral Foundation
Post Graduate Diploma In Couple Counselling and Therapy, Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships

ACCREDITATIONS

Member of The British Association of Couple Counsellors and Psychotherapists

EXPERIENCE

Nine years experience working with individuals and couples

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies Offered

Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic

Psychodynamic Therapy

Fees

Couples: £40
Individuals: £30
Students in training: negotiable

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