Jane Balinski

Jane Balinski
Abingdon
OXON
OX14 1TF

tel: 07515 534910
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Counsellor Profile

I am a qualified counsellor and a member of the BACP. I have a Diploma in Humanistic Counselling (1999).
My early career was in HR, learning and development, and organisational change.
I counsel people who are facing some difficulty or challenge and who want the time and space to explore issues within a supportive and confidential environment. I provide general counselling and so the range of current issues may be varied, including
lack of confidence, depression, relationship difficulties, problems at work, loss and bereavement, challenges and changes in life. Or the issues may be from the past and are not yet resolved.
I enjoy the variety of my work and I work with different issues and in different settings, including private practice, and accept referrals from GPs, employers and other organisations.
I believe the strength of the relationship developed between counsellor and client is a key factor in the value and effectiveness of the therapy. My practice is based on a client centred approach and I focus on building trust, empathy, respect and freedom to be real. Clients set their own agenda, purpose and pace. And, I may draw on approaches including gestalt, cognitive behavioural, NLP and transactional analysis. as appropriate, to raise awareness and bring insights.
My ongoing personal development is important, so I continue to undertake courses of study, including specialist areas and attend monthly supervision.

Training, Qualifications & Experience (more info)

BSc Hons Geography
Master Business Administration
Fellow Chartered Institute of Personnel Development
Member of BPS
Diploma in Counselling (Humanistic)
Member of BACP

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

I support children, siblings, parents and families facing bereavement.
Beyond counselling I also offer coaching to people planning a change of direction or facing challenges in their private lives, work or careers. I provide coaching to people wanting to improve their relationships or performance at work.
I provide facilitation and development workshops for teams wanting to improve
effectiveness and trust.
I offer coaching and mentoring to HR professionals and business leaders involved in or leading programmes of change.

Fees

£40 day/evenings and £50 weekends.
Fee concessions for fixed income clients

Extra Information

I have a practice in a private, secluded area. I undertake short and long term face to face work. However I am pleased to undertake home visits or telephone counselling for people with restricted mobility, or living at a distance or abroad. If requested I will work at the location of other organisations.

Member Organisation(s)

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