Fiona Gunasekara, Dip Couns, Dip Sup, MSc, MBACP (Acred)
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Otford Kent TN14 |
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01959 525712
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Profile
I believe that counselling can help you to overcome difficulties that you are facing by talking them through in a safe and confidential environment without the fear of being judged. I see the aim of counselling as being to help you feel more in control of your life and allow you to live in a way that is more satisfying and productive. Most of us will, at some point in our lives feel low or even depressed, counselling can help you to overcome this and move forward. I have over 10 years experience as a counsellor.
Couples counselling can be a useful and safe way to work on the issues that you are having as a couple without the fear of being judged or belittled by each other or your counsellor.
I am an accreditated member of BACP and as such adhere to their ethical framework.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
I have a Diploma in Psychodynamic counselling and a MSc in Integrative counselling I am also an accredited member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I have worked for an agency specialising in substance misuse as well as working in private practice. I work with indviduals as well as couples, and have worked with many types of distress as well as people just wanting to move forward in their lives. During my time working as a counsellor I have undertaken a lot of training in various areas and continue to keep myself up to date with new ideas as they emerge. I have trained in CBT counselling and am able to draw on these skills when required. I have also trained in brief solution focused therapy and am able to work short term or long term as needed. I also have a certificate in family and couples therapy. I have a post-grad certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and often weave this into the work that I do.
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- Affairs and Betrayals
- Alcoholism
- Anger Management
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Antisocial Personality Disorder
- Anxiety
- Avoidant Personality Disorder
- Bereavement
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Bullying
- Child Related Issues
- Couples Counselling
- Dependent Personality Disorder
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Abuse
- Family Issues
- Gambling
- Generalised Anxiety
- Histrionic Personality Disorder
- HIV/AIDS
- Infertility
- Low Self-Confidence
- Low Self-Esteem
- Miscarriage
- Narcissistic Personality Disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Paranoid Personality Disorder
- Passive Aggressive Behaviour
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Physical Abuse
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Postnatal Depression
- Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Psychosexual Therapy
- Relationship Issues
- Schizoid Personality Disorder
- Schizotypal Personality Disorder
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Self Harm
- Separation and Divorce
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Issues
- Sexuality
- Smoking
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work Related Issues
Therapies Offered
- Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic - Psychodynamic Therapy
- Other Therapies - Integrative
- Family/Systemic Therapy
Fees
£40 per session.
£45 per session for couples
I am able to offer a sliding scale to students or those on benefits please contact me for details.
Further Information
I am able to offer sessions at evenings and weekends.
There is ample parking available.
If you don't want to make inital contact over the phone please feel free to e-mail me at: fiona@fionacounselling.com
- Supervision available (view supervision profile)
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