Barbara Heath M.A., Dip.Couns., MBACP(Accred), UKRCP
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The Practice 20 Sandown Road North Watford Herts WD24 7AE View map |
The Windmill Studio Centre 106 Pembroke Road Ruislip Middx HA4 8NW View map |
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07939 519244
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Profile
I am an Accredited BACP/UKRCP counsellor & Psychotherapist. I offer general counselling to individuals, couples and families with specialism in three areas: trauma, including Post Traumatic Stress, alcohol, drugs and other addictions and family issues. I have worked extensively with family members affected by another person's alcohol or drugs use. I offer support to parents with children's issues including children with learning difficulties, gifted children and children with sleeping problems, as well as counselling on issues related to premature birth or infant mortality.
I am a professional trainer offering workshops, seminars and study days on a variety of topics including trauma, substance misuse, cancer and family dynamics. Organisations I have provided services for include the University of Hertfordshire, Homestart, Cygnet Hospital, the NHS, The Albany Centre and Carers in Hertfordshire.
I offer supervision to qualified and student counsellors.
I am a visiting lecturer in Counselling at Harrow College
Originally trained in the Person-Centred approach, I continue to work in a humanistic, non-directive way, providing clients with the opportunity to explore their concerns in their own way at their own pace. People often find it difficult to talk about issues which are distressing or of which they feel ashamed or embarrassed. I seek to provide a safe, confidential environment in which we can build a trusting relationship. You, as the client, may choose whatever you wish to explore and if there are particular thoughts, feelings or issues which you do not feel ready to address, there will be no pressure to do so. I offer both long-term and short-term counselling to suit individual client needs.
I work in Watford, Ruislip and St. Albans and I am able to see clients at whichever location is more convenient. Watford has wheelchair access, Ruislip has wheelchair access and full disabled facilities. I am located in St Albans at The Albany Centre, 4 Victoria Street, St. Albans AL1 3JD. There are numerous car parks in the area (the nearest is The Maltings, approximately 3 minutes walk). There is no wheelchair access at The Albany Centre.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
MA in Counselling & Pychotherapy (University of East London 2003)
Diploma in Counselling (Harrow College, validated by University of Middlesex 2000)
Certificate in Understanding Trauma (Tavistock Centre 2001)
I hold certificates in a number of other areas including Alcohol and Drugs Use, Eating Disorders, Self-Harm, Suicide, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and CBT Applications
I have worked as a counsellor & psychotherapist in a youth agency, a comprehensive school and an alcohol and drugs agency.
I am a visiting lecturer in counselling at Harrow College.
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- Adoption Issues
- Affairs and Betrayals
- Alcohol Dependence
- Anger Management
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Child Related Issues
- Couples Counselling
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Abuse
- Gambling
- Gender Identity
- Generalised Anxiety
- Low Self-Confidence
- Low Self-Esteem
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic Disorder
- Phobias
- Physical Abuse
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Postnatal Depression
- Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Relationship Issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Self Harm
- Separation and Divorce
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Issues
- Sexuality
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work Related Issues
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Terminal Illness, Rare Illnesses, Toxic Shock Syndrome, Premature Birth and Infant Mortality, Company Employees
Therapies Offered
- Humanistic Therapies - Person-Centred Counselling
Fees
per hour:
Individuals £60
Couples £70
Families £80
Supervisees £50 for individuals
Groups of 4 @ £30 per person for 1.5 hours
Counselling for student counsellors £50
A sliding scale is possible. Please contact me to discuss.
Further Information
- Online, email or telephone counselling available
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