Wendy Harvey

Wendy Harvey Merry Cottage Grafton Lane Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8BL tel: 01432 276966 web: www.wendyharveytherapy.co.uk Click here to Email me

Counsellor Profile

I have practised long and short-term counselling/psychotherapy for 18 years and see people from all backgrounds, individuals, couples,young people and older people.

My approach is holistic and person-centred. I have found that a mindfulness-based way of working with difficulties is very helpful. Mindfulness is about bringing awareness to whatever is going on in the present with an attitude of friendly acceptance and interest. Instead of struggling with problems we can begin to simply 'be' with them. In beginning to trust the process, and listening deeply to whatever is experienced, greater awareness, clarity and healing begin to come in. The way forward that is right for each person then tends to unfold naturally. Simple meditation and relaxation approaches can be learned which help to bring balance and peace of mind into daily living.

In counselling and psychotherapy there is space and uninterrupted time in which you can talk about whatever is important to you and find solutions that are right for your unique life. You can be sure that whatever you talk about will be listened to in confidence and with respect.

Apart from being a counsellor and craniosacral therapist, I enjoy gardening and growing our own fruit and vegetables, being a mum and a granny, watching films, walking, reading and meditating.

Training, Qualifications & Experience (more info)

I have been an Accredited Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy since 2000.

I am currently studying for an MA in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy at the University of Wales.

I originally trained as a relationship counsellor with Relate and have done specialist trainings in Trauma Resolution, Focusing, Whole Body Focusing.

I have a BA Hons degree in Sociology and a Social Work Diploma.

I am also a registered Craniosacral Therapist and graduated from the Karuna Institute in 1996. It is possible to combine counselling and craniosacral therapy as an integrated bodymind approach if this feels right.

Areas of counselling I deal with

Abuse

Addiction(s)

Anger Management

Anxiety

Bereavement

Career Counselling

Debt Management

Dementia

Depression

Eating Disorders

Personality Disorders

Psychosexual Therapy

Relationship Issues

Sexual Issues

Sexuality

Stress

Trauma

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Mindfulness-based approaches
Relaxation
Focusing and Whole Body Focusing
Body/mind approach (using Counselling in conjunction with Craniosacral Therapy when this is wanted)
Attachment and separation issues
Self-esteem issues

Fees

I charge £42 for individual one hour sessions, £45 for couples and £30 for young people under 18.

I am willing to negotiate concessions for people who are on benefits or very low incomes.

Extra Information

I work from my home in Grafton Lane on the southern edge of Hereford.

Work days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, generally during school-term times. I mostly work from 10 am to 6 pm and there are a limited number of evening appointments.

The first session is a chance for us to meet and share information. There is no commitment to continue with counselling until you decide, after you have had this session, whether it feels right for you. If you decide to continue, I generally suggest that we agree to have a series of sessions (usually 6) to begin with. We would review how this was going towards the end of that time and could then discuss a longer-term arrangement if it seemed helpful for you.

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