Finola Berger

Finola Berger Kingwood Common Henley-on-Thames Oxon RG9 5LX tel: 07891 845668 web: www.finolaberger.counselling.co.uk Click here to Email me

Counsellor Profile

As a BACP accredited, UKRC registered independent counsellor, I have worked in the voluntary sector (including University Counselling Services), primary care and in private practice. I work with individuals, both adults and young people, from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, on a wide range of issues. I offer both long-term psychotherapy and short-term solution-focused counselling. The main theoretical approach of my work is psychodynamic.

Fundamental to all my work, whether long- or short-term, is the quality of my relationship with my client. I respect each one as an individual whose experience is singular and particular to him/her. Unconditional regard - the ability to accept others, whatever they say or do, without pre-conditions - is a crucial aspect of my work. By providing an environment in which there is total privacy, confidentiality, consistency and predictability, I offer a safe place in which trust can develop. The client can then risk exploring the issues that are troubling him/her, while remaining safe and contained.

I aim to work alongside my clients to try to alleviate situations or resolve issues that seem too intractable to tackle alone. Although I participate actively in our sessions, making observations and offering interpretations as appropriate, I believe that it is ultimately the client who has the power to make changes; my role is to assist in the process.

I adhere to the BACP's Code of Ethics, have regular supervision and hold professional indemnity insurance.

Training, Qualifications & Experience (more info)

* MA in Counselling (Distinction) - Reading University
* PG Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling (Distinction) - Reading University
* Brief Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy - Brief Psychotherapy Guild
* Counselling in Educational Settings - BAP
* CBT for Counsellors already trained within a non-CBT modality - WGCS
* LL.B. (Hons) - University College London

I am currently a Lecturer on the 'Introduction to Psychodynamic Theory and Counselling Skills' Course run by Reading University as well as working as a Counsellor in their Student Counselling Service.

Previous experience includes 15 years practising as a solicitor in a leading City law firm and 2 years living/working abroad.

Areas of counselling I deal with

Abuse

Addiction(s)

Anger Management

Anxiety

Bereavement

Career Counselling

Depression

Eating Disorders

Relationship and Couple Counselling

Sexuality

Stress

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Adolescent issues
Self-harm

Fees

£45.00 per session (50 minutes). Some concessions available. Initial session free.

Extra Information

Tranquil consulting room in semi-rural location 5 miles from centre of Henley/Reading with ample free parking.

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