Hansje te Velde MBACP Psychotherapist Supervisor Counsellor

Hansje te Velde MBACP Psychotherapist Supervisor Counsellor
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31

tel: 01926 311298
web: www.psychotherapyleamingtonspa.co.uk
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Counsellor Profile

LOCATION OF PRACTICE. Close to the centre of Leamington Spa. It is set in a quiet location within easy reach of main roads, bus stops and railway station.

I am a qualified and experienced Gestalt Practioner and have been working in this field for 17 years. I offer psychotherapy, counselling, personal development and supervision. I have worked in other settings, such as a centre for counselling and psychotherapy and in groupwork practice. My background (19 years) is in a wide range of social work - mental health, child protection, adoption, fostering, elderly, residential care, family work.

ABOUT COUNSELLING AND THERAPY. At some point in our lives many of us feel that we are blocked in some aspect of ourselves which is reflected in difficulties in our relationships to others and/or ourselves or with the world around us. In sessions, we explore together what is going on with you, at your pace, support you and bring about greater awareness of what is happening. Together we work on resolving conflict and having more choices. My experience is that people can take the risks of profound personal change when they feel well supported in this way.

I am passionate about Gestalt because Gestalt works with the whole person - with feelings, body, intelligence, energy, emotions, imagination, creativity, spirituality, dreams -towards a more integrated self. Whilst using this holistic approach, I see people discover and develop a better sense of themselves and more awareness of options and choices in the way they live their lives.

One of Gestalt's strenghts is working with the body. I tune into what the body tells us and work with what emerges.

I have over 23 years experience in Gestalt therapy and other related forms. This means Gestalt principles have become integrated into my life and many are "second nature" or perhaps I should say, by now, first nature. My passion is to assist others to reach the better sense of well-being that they are looking for by being there for them during sessions and working together in ways that enhances such well-being.

I work face to face with individuals and couples on a short and long term basis and offer day time and some evening appointments in Leamington Spa.

Training, Qualifications & Experience (more info)

Supervision Practitioner Training, 2004; MA Cert Gestalt Psychotherapy, 1999; Cert Education in Gestalt Psychotherapy, 1991;
CQSW, 1984;
Higher Vocational Training in Child Care and Pedagogy 1977 (in the Netherlands)

Areas of counselling I deal with

Personality Disorders

Phobias

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Termination/Abortion/Miscarriage

Trauma

Work Related Issues

Other areas of counselling I deal with

I am interested in working with creative and artistic people; also with people who have cultural and health related issues.

Fees

I charge £45 for sessions with individuals and £60 for session with couples. I consider concessionary rates as per clients circumstance. Sessions are 60 minutes. It is usual to have weekly sessions.

Member Organisation(s)

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