Rachel McGovern MA BSc(Hons) MBACP(Accred)

Darlington
Co Durham
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07903485691 / 07903485691
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My aim is to make clients welcome and at ease in a comfortable, inviting room in Central Darlington-where I endeavour to offer a genuine, nonjudgemental experience. I recall going to counselling myself, remembering what a scary yet brave step that was. It was inspiring and beneficial enough to make me become a counsellor myself so that says something! It wasn't always easy; some days I would wonder what to talk about, others I would never shut up. That's just how it goes, and that is fine. There is no "right way" to be in counselling, just "be".

I offer appropriate Counselling/Psychotherapy depending on my client's needs, working at relational depth. This might be just one or two sessions, or sometimes we enter into a longer term therapeutic relationship...everyone is unique and precious, and we work in whatever way is most advantageous for the client.

My main aim is to create as safe a place as possible for you to explore whatever is going on for you. No problem is too big or too small, and you can be assured that we would work to give you the best experience. And if we are not-you can tell me! I firmly believe my clients hold the answers within themselves. I can walk alongside and share in the laughter and the tears-both are fine.  Yes-therapy can be hilarious as well as hard work.
I love to work in whatever way is appropriate for my clients, and am open to the use of creative methods, paint, crayons, clay, toys, stones etc.. I have consdierable experience and knowledge of Sandtray Therapy and am currently advancing this study with PTUK. Clients are invited to use the sandtray and my extensive collection of miniatures in whatever they wish to create their own "Stories in the Sand". This might be a "one off", or as part of therapy-the choice is always yours.  You might be suprised at its' simplicity and potency.

As an accredited member of BACP I endeavour to offer an ethically bound service. Being Accredited means I have met the exacting requirements for BACP which is a major UK professional body. I have monthly supervision to ensure I am always working at my best for the clients in my care. I am committed to always inform and improve my practice, and hold Professional Insurance.
I also hold Professional membership of UKRCP and PTUK.

Alongside a busy private practice I work for a number of EAP's and am an Approved Counsellor/Supervisor for students at Teesside University working towards qualifications in Counselling Psychology etc.  Until, recently I worked as a Counsellor at Durham University.  Part of my current work is also in the Diocese of Durham, working with clergy and their families, as well as lay people.


I am happy to answer e-mails and supply a CV if you require any more information.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

MA Counselling (Leeds University)- Distinction and Postgraduate Prize
Foundation training- Institute of  Group Analysis
Certificate in Supervision NCFE
Intermediate and Foundation Certificates CBT (Teesside University)
Accredited Bereavement Counsellor-Adults and children
Training Modules with Bridge Pastoral Foundation
Diploma Counselling
Further Education Teaching NCFE 7407.
BSc (Hons) Botany Manchester University

Currently training as Sandplay Therapist (PTUK).
I have many years experience, working with clients of all ages in diverse areas; Universities, Schools, Private Practice, EAP's, Organisations, and in Diocesan/Pastoral settings.
Part of my work is to provide counselling and supervision to students training to be Counsellors/Counselling Psychologists at Teesside University, and I provide the same to many other trainees.

I have seen clients of all ages presenting with diverse issues.
I provide Bereavement counselling for children and adults. 
As an authorised assistant tutor with Bridge Pastoral Foundation I deliver training in Pastoral Care,and I also co-facilitate Psychotherapeutic groups with the same organisation. Within that I have experience of Primal Work and the freedom of working experientially.

My core counselling training is Person Centred, and I have also enriched my work with considerable additional training including;Group Analysis, CBT, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Human Relations, Pastoral Care and Pastoral Counselling, Bereavement and Loss, Working with Children and Young People, Sandtray Practitioner.

I worked for some time as a Counsellor, Supervisor and Trainer with Cruse Bereavement Care where I was a Young People's/ Children's Counsellor and set up a play therapy room.

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies Offered

Fees

I generally charge £40 per hour , but can operate a sliding scale depending on circumstances. It is worth asking me!

Supervision for qualified Counsellors is £40 an hour or £60 for the required 1 1/2 hours per month.

Students pay £25 an hour for counselling, and £35 an hour for Supervision.

Further Information

Member Organisation(s)

Registered / Accredited Counsellor or Psychotherapist
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