Debbie Howels Adv. Dip. Couns. MBACP (Accred).
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Kemsing Sevenoaks Kent TN15 6RA View map |
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07541 322210
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Profile
My thorough BACP Accredited training has helped me gain access to a variety of positions, providing me with a wealth of counselling experience. These have included positions in a charity, a Hospice, a local GP practice, a Family Centre, and currently as a secondary school counsellor in 3 Dartford schools, as well as in my own Private Practice where I see adults only.
If you are are feeling unhappy, confused, or just in need of a warm, accepting and empathic environment I can provide that for you. You may have experienced a bereavement or loss, have relationship difficulties with a partner, a member of your family, friend or colleague at work. You might feel you have anger management issues, or suffer from depression. It could be you are just feeling lost. Whatever is troubling you can be brought to counselling. Friends and family can often provide support, but sometimes speaking to someone trained to listen and observe can provide the insight and clarification you need.
About Me
I am a trained Humanistic Counsellor which means I try to understand your experience of the world, accept you as you are and provide useful feedback when I think the time is right. I also believe people know instinctively what is best for them, even if it is not immediately obvious.
Within the Humanistic framework I use several approaches including Person Centred, Gestalt, and Transactional Analysis. This will depend on the nature of the problem and the individual personality of the client. I sometimes use CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) when I think it may be useful. My aim is to build a warm trusting relationship with each person I see; this maximises the chances of a successful therapeutic outcome.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
Training - Counselling Skills and Theory Certificates
Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Counselling, a BACP accredited course.
BACP Accreditation awarded June 2011
UKRCP United Kingdom Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists
My experience includes
7 years in the Adult Mental Health Community as a Support Worker
Counsellor for New Romney Counselling Service
Spring House Family Centre in Sevenoaks
GP Counsellor at local sevenoaks NHS surgery
Secondary School Counsellor in Dartford schools
Private practice where I see individual adults
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Bullying
- Child Related Issues
- Debt Management
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Abuse
- Generalised Anxiety
- Low Self-Confidence
- Low Self-Esteem
- Phobias
- Physical Abuse
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Postnatal Depression
- Relationship Issues
- Sexuality
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work Related Issues
Other areas of counselling I deal with
This list contains some of the areas I deal with. However you can bring anything that is bothering you. If I feel you would benefit from seeing another counsellor with specialist or different experience I will suggest this.
Therapies Offered
- Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Humanistic Therapies - Person-Centred Counselling
- Other Therapies - Integrative
- Gestalt Therapy
- Transactional Analysis
Fees
£40 per 50 minute session.
Further Information
The first session is usually longer and takes the form of an assessment. I charge the same for assessments as normal sessions.
You can contact me by phone or e-mail. I am always happy to answer any questions you might have.
Parking space available.
I have professional idemnity insurance, an enhanced CRB check, and am a registered BACP member (MBACP). I am also a BACP Accredited counsellor.
You can also check my profile on the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists website www.bacp.co.uk Just click on seeking a therapist, list Sevenoaks as the area and my profile will be listed.
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