Tina Weston

Worcester
Worcestershire
WR4 		Tina Weston
01905 888 388
www.worcester-counsellor.co.uk
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When you turn to someone for help, you need to feel safe, respected and listened to. Without these things, there can be no trust. As a qualified counsellor, I have chosen to dedicate my working life to providing exactly that type of safe environment for you to work through the issues which are affecting your life. I will travel that journey beside you, giving help and support along the way, until you have reached your goals and are ready to go out and live the rest of your life.

People have lots of different fears about seeing a counsellor for the first time, or they may even have had an experience of therapy in the past which didn't go very well.  I can't speak for other counsellors, but here are a few things about the way I work and which might put your mind more at ease:

  • I am not a mind-reader, I can't tell what you're thinking or "read you like a book".  If you are anxious that counselling may open wounds or bring up long-buried feelings then we can talk about this worry.  I cannot make you go into anything you don't want to, nor would I try to.
  • It is not my job and I am not qualified to diagnose you as being schizophrenic, depressed, "mad" or anything else like that.  I don't label people.
  • I won't advise you, boss you about or try to make you do (or not do) things.
  • Our sessions are confidential within certain boundaries which I will discuss and agree with you beforehand.  For instance, I have a consultative colleague with whom I will talk about my work (as is required of all ethical counsellors), but I will not identify you by name when I have these sessions.  I will not even say "hello" to you if we pass in the street (unless you greet me first) in case people with you ask who I was; you might not want them to know.
  • We will work in collaboration and discussion with one-another; I am not an expert about your life because I haven't lived it like you have.
  • I will do a lot of listening.  I'm not here to lecture or tell you how to run your life.
  • I work to ethical and professional rules which are designed to ensure that you are helped and not harmed by the counselling.
  • If you have had a poor experience in the past then I am very sorry to hear it.  It does happen, but all counsellors are different and you are in charge here; if you are unhappy then you need to change to another counsellor.

I particularly specialise in anger management counselling. Click here to read the feature in The Worcester News on the success story of just one client of mine who beat his raging impulses, and who continues to enjoy life without angriness.

Type of counsellor I am (my preferred approach)

I treat all my clients with a generally constructivist approach, i.e. from a non-judgmental, understanding and genuine standpoint, starting from the premise that you have your own unique experiences and world-view.  I may suggest other approaches or techniques if - and only if - I think that they could be helpful to you specifically.  It is always up to you whether to try something or work in a certain way, or not.

Counselling is not "one size fits all", and although some practitioners choose to follow a set pattern of exercises and techniques with each client, I believe in matching and tailoring the work to the individual person, their situation and personality.

Visit my website for a lot more information about counselling, my way of working, and tips for selecting your counsellor.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

My professional qualifications:

After three years of training, I gained my Advanced Diploma in Counselling, which was founded in Humanistic, Person-centred therapy and also included training in Transactional Analysis.

Having qualified as a counsellor, I then completed a further 2-year training programme to achieve my Higher Diploma in Counselling which is founded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

I also regularly attend workshops in various subjects to keep up-to-date with new ideas.

My professional memberships:

I am an accredited Member of the National Counselling Society: MNCS (Acc).

I am a full member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Both of these societies have a code of ethics describing acceptable standards of professional practice, and I work within both of these codes.

Other:

I lecture in counselling as well as offering private training courses in communications and counselling skills.

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

I also deal with:
* Nightmares and sleeping problems.
* Phobia of snakes.

Therapies Offered

Fees

Appointments are available on weekdays in the afternoon, early evening and late.

Hourly fees - private individuals referring themselves

I do not charge for the first meeting for self-referred private clients, as this will be used to get to know one another and to decide whether we will be able to work together without there being any financial pressure on the relationship.

My sessions are one hour long, and are thereafter £40  per hour, payable by cheque or cash at or before the session.

Hourly fees - students on counselling courses

For students who require counselling as a mandatory requirement of their course, I offer a concessionary rate of £30 per hour and therefore all sessions are chargeable, including the first one. I am also happy to sign-off for the number of hours of counselling you have had, for verification, when your course demands it.

I do not presently see couples or families for therapy.

Further Information

I have a comfortable air-conditioned office in which to meet clients, close to M5 J6, and which has off-street parking adjacent. See my website (link at the top of this page) for a photograph of the peaceful environment where we would be working together.

I am a private counsellor and am not attached to any GP surgeries etc., and would not be communicating with your doctor, workplace or anybody else about you.

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