Ruth Mackintosh

Ruth Mackintosh Romsey Hampshire SO51 tel: 07789 698986 web: www.openspace.counselling.co.uk Click here to Email me

Counsellor Profile

My aim as a counsellor is to provide a place for a you to talk freely
and openly at your own pace.
My role is to listen with empathy, with honesty and without judgment.
As your counsellor I will accompany you on a journey of understanding.
I do not give advice or direction but part of the counselling process may be to try out techniques and strategies
to find what will work specifically for you.

Training, Qualifications & Experience (more info)

I have had a thorough professional training leading to an
MA in Counselling from the University of East Anglia.
I am an Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and I work in accordance with their Guidelines for Ethical Practice.
I have worked for St Barnabas Counselling Centre, Norwich, University of East Anglia, Southampton University, Bereavement Support Service Norwich Primary Care Trust, Southampton University, and Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
Prior to my counselling training I had a career in the IT industry. I have also been a volunteer for the Samaritans.

Areas of counselling I deal with

Anger Management

Anxiety

Bereavement

Bullying

Career Counselling

Depression

Low Self-Confidence

Low Self-Esteem

Stress

Trauma

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Feeling Different, Questions of faith and spiritual searching, Personal Development, Coping with Mental Illness in the family, Loneliness.

Fees

£35 for a 60 minute session.
Reduced rates for Student Counsellors.
Occassionally other reductions are possible.

Member Organisation(s)

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