Debbie Kelly MBACP (Accred) UKRCP Reg. Ind.
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County Lane Whitegrove Bracknell Berkshire RG42 3JP View map |
Healthworks Clinic Worting House Church Lane Basingstoke Hampshire RG23 8PX View map |
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07590572866
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Profile
Hello and welcome to my counselling site. I work in comfortable rooms at Worting House, Basingtoke, Hampshire and the Waterfield Gp practice in Bracknell, Berkshire, convenient for the Surrey/Hants/Berkshire borders.
I started my counsellor training when I was practicing as a nurse, recognising a need for psychological as well as physical care for my patients. I now work exclusively as a counsellor in private practice, seeing clients for a wide variety of issues and working with them as individuals to find a find a way forward.
Often clients sense they need someone outside of their family and social network to talk through their problems with, as this allows more freedom for them to say how they are feeling than is often possible within close relationships. Counselling offers a safe and confidential environment to explore whatever may be troubling you and I will work alongside you to help you make sense of how you are feeling.
I see individuals for long or short-term therapy; your individual needs can be explored in the first session. I work mainly from a person-centred approach, being alongside you in a supportive and non-judgemental way as you explore your issues. Please feel free to email/telephone me if you have any questions about the service that I offer.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy as a Means to Health, 1999
Diploma with Distinction in Bereavement Counselling, 2010
I am committed to Continuing Professional Development and these are some of the shorter courses I have attended:
Anticipatory Grief study day 2009
Teenagers and Bereavement study day 2009
CHASE Hospice Volunteer Bereavement Counsellors project 2008
Cruse Bereavement Counselling study day 2007
Study day on womens Health, The Premenstrual Society 1998
The Challenge of Caring in Grief and Loss 1995
Pregnancy loss and baby death 1995
I am an Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and as such I adhere to their Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
I am also registered as an independent practitioner with the United Kingdom Register of Counsellors/Psychotherapists (UKRCP)
I am also a member of the Hampshire Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy which provides regular training and the chance for professional networking.
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Bullying
- Child Related Issues
- Depression
- Low Self-Confidence
- Low Self-Esteem
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Postnatal Depression
- Relationship Issues
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work Related Issues
Other areas of counselling I deal with
'empty nest syndrome'
life adjustments such as having a baby, retirement and change in personal circumstance
Therapies Offered
- Humanistic Therapies - Person-Centred Counselling
Fees
Sessions last for 50 minutes and are typically weekly, costing £40 per session. Some concession can be made for individual circumstance, please ask about this when you contact me and prior to your first session.
I offer a free, 30 minute, no obligation initial session where we can meet and discuss the counselling process and you can decide if you wish to pursue therapy further. Please mention this when you book your appointment.
Student counselling (ages 18 to 22 in full time education) available for £25 per 50 minute session for a contract of up to 12 sessions.
Further Information
I have experience of working with students at a local university dealing with issues such as anxiety, low mood and low self confidence. Having worked as a bereavement counsellor in a children's hospice I have particular experience of working with the bereaved, including pregnancy loss and loss of a child. I also have experience of working with people living with a life-limiting diagnosis and those caring for them.
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