Penny Wicks MBACP Integrative Counsellor

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Welcome, my name is Penny Wicks and I am a qualified professional counsellor offering counselling to individuals.

My aim is to provide a 'safe' and confidential space where you can explore any difficulties you are experiencing or have experienced in the past. In my counselling I will listen to you and work with you to find the best ways to understand and resolve your difficulties. Through counselling you can develop a sense of acceptance of who you are and come to terms with life events.

In this world there are many different types of experiences that are difficult for us to cope with. Most of the time we just get on with life, but sometimes we are just stopped in our tracks by an event that we do not have the resources to sort it out. At this time counselling is really helpful as it gives us the opportunity to be heard, taken seriously, understood and not to be judged in any way.

I work with children, adolescents and adults on a wide range of issues, I currently work at a local health centre, a secondary school and in private practice. I offer individual counselling tailored to suit your individual needs.

Please feel free to call me or email me if you have any questions or require further information about myself or my counselling practice. I am more than happy to discuss any concerns you may have regarding counselling.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling

Advanced Certificate in Careers Education and Guidance

B.Ed (Hons).

I am a member of the BACP and adhere to the Ethical Framework

I attend regular training and have recently undertaken the following:

Training in Child Sexual Abuse and Rape
(East Kent Rape Line)

Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
(University of Kent)

One day courses and conferences:

The use of arts in therapy July 09
(The Centre for Child Mental Health, London)

Conference on attachment, separation and loss June 09
(The Centre for Child Mental Health, London)

The Frightened, Anxious, Worried Child May 09
(The Centre for Child Mental Health, London)

Conference on Self Harm Nov 08
(British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy)

Personality Adaptations Sept 08
(The Link Centre, East Sussex)

EMDR June 08
(Tunbridge Wells Counselling Centre)

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

Fees begin at £35 per session

Assessment - the first session is taken up with an assessment, and explaining the counselling on offer. I feel choosing the right counsellor is important and a personal choice, so during this session we can address any concerns and agree a way forward.

LOW COST COUNSELLING OFFERED - I offer a limited number of low cost counselling slots for those experiencing financial difficulty. Please contact me and I will be happy to discuss your situation and agree an affordable fee.

Further Information

I have a private practice at the Coach House in Faversham and at the Oast Osteopathy in Sittingbourne, both have free parking.

I am able to offer open ended counselling or brief intervention.

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