Jo Couling

Jo Couling
15 Leyland Close
Bowburn
Durham
County Durham
DH6 5DD

tel: 0191 3772387
web: www.counsellingnortheast.org.uk
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Counsellor Profile

I first became drawn to counselling when I was studying for an English degree as a mature student. The younger students would often talk to me about their problems and I began to develop an interest in how people managed the more difficult areas of their lives.

When I graduated, I moved up to Durham to study for a Masters Degree in Guidance and Counselling. At the same time, I was accepted as a Relate Counsellor and found that this training and practical experience fitted very well with my MA studies.

Eighteen years on, I am a Senior Registered Practitioner with British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and have a busy private counselling practice. I have lost none of my enthusiasm for counselling, but now I have added many years of training and experience to this. I hope that my clients feel truly heard and supported as they struggle with the many and varied issues they bring to me.

I see clients in a private room in my home in a peaceful area a few miles from Durham city. I am just one mile from the A1M motorway and clients are able to park on my drive.

Training, Qualifications & Experience (more info)

BACP Accredited Counsellor and Senior Registered Practitioner
BACP Accredited Supervisor
MA (Ed) Guidance and Counselling
Certificate in Couple Counselling (Relate)
UKRC Registered Independent Counsellor

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

I work with couples on their relationship and sexual issues. With individuals, I cover a wide range of issues including work related problems, bereavement and loss, anxiety and depression, unresolved childhood and family issues. The initial session takes the form of an assessment in which I discuss with the client whether we can work usefully together. If this is not possible, I will discuss alternative sources of support for the client's particular situation. During this initial session, I will also talk to the client about confidentiality and the exceptions to this.

Fees

Fees are £45 for individuals and £50 for couples. I offer a limited number of sessions at a reduced rate for clients on a low income. Sessions last for fifty minutes.

Member Organisation(s)

BACP, UKRC	- Last checked by Counselling Directory on: 30th June 2008