Linda Colleen Haylett MBACP

Aberdeen
AB25
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01224 697034 / 07758440688
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As a counsellor my foremost aim is to offer you a warm, genuine, accepting and safe place where you can be free from judgment or criticism. Within this environment you can feel able to focus on and explore the issue/s which have brought you to seek counselling. Difficult life events can often leave you feeling confused and lost and wondering how to get your life back on 'track' again. 


However, Sometimes you are not entirely clear about just what it is that is causing you to feel the way you do. Talking things through with an experienced listener can help you gain awareness and understanding of the source of your worry or distress.


Gaining this awareness and understanding allows you to cope more effectively with changes in your life and to gain more control over them. It's my deeply held belief that we as human beings have within us, the innate abilty to learn, develop and grow stronger from difficult and painful experiences.    


You are an individual with your own unique life experience and I trust and respect your ability to make your own decisions in every aspect of your life. Therefore, you are the one who decides how many sessions you would like and the frequency of these. I have experience of working with clients in both the short term and longer term and with both past or present issues.    
 

I am a member of the: British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

(BACP) and I adhere to their ethical framework of values and principles.

I am also an associate member of: Person Centred Therapy (Scotland)

You can visit the website at:www.person centred therapy scotland 

Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) from 1987 until 2006.    

Training, Qualifications & Experience




Enrolled Nurse: 1987

Registered General Nurse: 1992

Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse: 2000

Master of Arts Degree: Aberdeen University: 1997

Post Graduate Diploma in Person Centred Counselling. Aberdeen University: 2005

Voluntary Counsellor with Aberdeen Counselling and Information Service. (ACIS) 2005-2007, 2011-present.

Staff Nurse with the Alexander Clinic for the treatment of Addictions, Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, 2001-2002.

Voluntary Counsellor with Alcohol Advice and Counselling Service. (AACS) Aberdeen. 2003-2005.

Staff Counsellor with Crown Street Alcohol Centre. (CSAC) Aberdeen 2003-2005.

Staff Counsellor with Pathways. Aberdeen 2006-2010.


I also work for the Employee Counselling Service (ECS) based in Glasgow as anoutreach counsellor. Clients include NHS Grampian, Voluntary Services Aberdeen and Cornerstone Community Care. 2009-present. I provide short term, focused counselling for both work and personal issues. 


I also take referrals for Working Health Services Grampian who provide free counselling for employees of companies with 250 staff or less. If your employer fits this criteria and you are experiencing issues relating to work (you may be off work or still at work) please get in touch and we can arrange an initial appointment.



I also take referrals from the Murray Foundation an organisation which offers free counselling support to people (and their families) who are going to or have lost a limb or limbs. If you or a significant other have experienced limb loss and would like counselling support please get in touch with me so I can arrange an appointment.   
  

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with


As well as the above issues I offer counselling for physical illness, be this chronic or terminal. I also offer bereavement counselling for the loss of any beloved animal; recognising that a dear pet's death can be as traumatic as a human beings.' I am open to whatever you need to take to counselling.





Therapies Offered

Fees

I aim to offer low cost counselling and my normal fee is £35, However, I would be happy to negotiate a reduced fee depending on your income.

If you work for an employer of 250 employees or less and are experiencing work related issues you can access free counselling sessions so please enquire about this option.

Similarly, if you are going to have or have had a limb or limbs removed and would like free counselling support then please enquire regarding this option.


I offer mainly day appointments and some evenings for the Murray Foundation; you can get in touch by telephone, email, text or letter, whichever is most comfortable for you. if you leave a message I will get back to you as soon as I can.
 

Further Information


For my clients who may be less mobile there is an external ramp, internal lift and disabled toilet facilities in the counselling premises. 


There are car parking facilities near John Street and it's easily accessed by bus and rail services.


  • Online, email or telephone counselling available

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