Margaret Spencer, BSc, MBACP, MNLP
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The Wellbeing Centre 6 Pound Street Newbury Berkshire RG14 6AA View map |
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07775 706907 / 0800 043 0713
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Profile
As you read this, I want to let you know that I understand the importance of finding the right therapist to work with and how challenging this may feel. I am also sensitive to the possibility that this may be a big step for you, and for some people, it is the most important step in the process - making that first move.
I have included some comments for those of you making tentative moves, to help you get a sense of, a feel for, or an idea of how I work. These are real comments from people I have worked with and as part of our contract, they are added here respecting total client confidentiality and the confidential nature of our work.
"Margaret is non judgmental, she listens, she processes your situation (however complicated) and helps you find your way..."
"I've been going to therapy for years and Margaret is the first person really to enable me to recall situations of the past to help me deal with the present - and move forward into the future..."
"I really feel I have turned a corner in my life after working together with Margaret"
The counselling relationship is a unique relationship, which many people find hugely beneficial, you can feel enabled to talk freely and confidentially, remaining safe in the knowledge that you are at the heart of the relationship, it is all about you.
I'm experienced, fully trained, qualified, professional Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Coach, working with you to enable your issues to be explored in a warm, safe and non judgmental environment. I am a Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)
At our first session, we will plan for our last session, getting a really sound sense of what it is you are aiming for and agreeing how you will know when you have achieved it. It is important that we review how we feel our work and relationship is moving forward to achieve your goals and we do this on a regular basis.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
It is important for you to be comfortable that you have chosen a Counsellor who is skilled, able, trained and qualified to work in their professional capacity, with you at the heart of the work.
I have an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling (BACP accredited Course) from Guildford College. Additionally I hold Certificates in both Counselling Studies and Skills, and a Diploma in Coaching. I also have a BSc in Human Communication. I am a qualified Master Practitioner in NLP Neuro Linguistic Programming, a powerful tool to work with you on transformation.
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- Adoption Issues
- Affairs and Betrayals
- Alcohol Dependence
- Anger Management
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Career Counselling
- Child Related Issues
- Couples Counselling
- Debt Management
- Dementia
- Depression
- Disabilities
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Abuse
- Family Issues
- Gambling
- Generalised Anxiety
- Infertility
- Low Self-Confidence
- Low Self-Esteem
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic Disorder
- Phobias
- Physical Abuse
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pre-nuptial Counselling
- Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Relationship Issues
- Self Harm
- Separation and Divorce
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work Related Issues
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I also work with clients who want the services of a Coach, life coaching for improved confidence, personal leadership or specifically to focus on important goals in life that are meaningful and close to the heart.
Working this way means you can work towards achieving a specific goal, in a specified timescale, rather than seeking to resolve any deeper issues. This approach really works for people who feel that counselling may not be what they want or require.
Therapies Offered
- Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic - Psychodynamic Therapy
- Humanistic Therapies - Person-Centred Counselling
- Other Therapies - Integrative
- Transpersonal Psychology
- Existential Therapy
Fees
£45 per hour for daytime appointments
Evening and Saturday appointments £50 per hour
Further Information
There is currently no waiting list for Newbury clients.
I work within the BACP Ethical Framework and am fully insured.
- Supervision available (view supervision profile)
- Online, email or telephone counselling available
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