Andrea Berry FdA (MBACP).

Cheltenham Natural Health Clinic Maxima Forum Lansdown Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2JA View map
07796267409 www.andreaberry.co.uk Click here to Email me

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I am an experienced & qualified counsellor offering a discreet professional service in  central Cheltenham (free parking available). I have helped clients with issues such as depression,work related stress, anxiety, addiction, issues around sexuality, loss, abuse and bereavement to name a few.

I work using the Psychodynamic model of counselling and also CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) Psychodynamic counselling uses the basic assumption that everyone has an unconscious mind (this is sometimes called the subconscious), and that feelings held in the unconscious mind are often too painful to be faced. Thus we come up with defenses to protect us knowing about these painful feelings. An example of one of these defenses is called denial - which you may have already come across.

By sharing your thoughts and feelings with me you would be building a relationship with me and no longer managing things all on your own. I will offer you respect and support without judging you. I will encourage you to explore the situations that are causing you a problem and help you to focus on what exactly is wrong. You can then look with me for new ways of understanding your issues and problem-solving, perhaps by challenging them, or changing how you deal with them in the future.

I will not give you advice or tell you what to do but support you in finding your own way, by listening and reflecting what is said, giving you space to explore your thoughts and feelings about yourself and your relationship with others. Together we can work through personal, psychological or emotional problems, as well as relationship and any family difficulties.

I offer short or long term/open ended counselling, depending on your need.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

• Foundation degree in Psychodynamic counselling Theory & Practice (University of the west of England)
• Diploma in Psychodynamic counselling (Wpf validated)
• Higher education certificate in Psychodynamic counselling Theory & Practice (University of the West of England Award)
• Certificate in Psychodynamic counselling Theory & Practice (Gloucestershire Counselling Service award)
• Certificate in Cognitive Behavioral therapy & Motivational Interviewing
• Over 10 years client experience with a wide range of issues to include: Depression,anxiety,work related stress,abuse,loss,bereavement and issues around sexuality.
• Also worked within the voluntary sector with clients with drug and alcohol addiction issues for many years.

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abuse
• Addiction(s)
• Affairs and Betrayals
• Alcoholism
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression
• Bullying
• Cancer
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME
• Dependent Personality Disorder
• Depression
• Disabilities
• Domestic Violence
• Drug Abuse
• Eating Disorders
• Emotional Abuse
• Gambling
• Generalised Anxiety
• Internet Addiction
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Narcissistic Personality Disorder
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
• Panic Disorder
• Paranoid Personality Disorder
• Personality Disorders
• Phobias
• Physical Abuse
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Postnatal Depression
• Relationship Issues
• Schizoid Personality Disorder
• Seasonal Affective Disorder
• Self Harm
• Separation and Divorce
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexuality
• Smoking
• Stress
• Trauma
• Work Related Issues

Therapies Offered

• Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies
  - Behavioural Therapy
  - Cognitive Therapy
  - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic
  - Psychodynamic Therapy

Fees

Individuals £38 (50 minute session)
Fees can be negotiated depending on income.
Please feel free to call me for a no obligation 15 minute chat to see if you feel counselling is what you are looking for.
Tel: 07796 267409
email me on: counselling@andreaberry.co.uk
Or see my website: www.andreaberry.co.uk

I work from a very private and welcoming venue on Lansdown Road in Cheltenham which offers free parking directly outside the building.

Further Information

I offer face to face counselling. I am a paid up member of The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and follow their guidelines within my work.
I am very passionate about what I do and my aim is to support and help you to hopefully live a happier life and for you to have someone to turn to. Talking with friends and family is invaluable, but they are involved in your life and it might feel too risky to expose them to your darker thoughts and feelings. There could be too much at stake. This may be when a counsellor is just the right person to turn to, someone with whom there is nothing at stake.
I also offer short or long term therapy for concerned others of drug or alcohol users.I have many years experience working with those using and also those affected by those that use giving them somewhere safe to go and talk with someone who can be impartial, supportive, professional, knowledgeable and discreet.
I am committed to Equal Opportunities and welcome people without discrimination of age, class, culture, gender, marital status, physical ability, race, religion or sexual orientation. I respect difference including the right of people to hold different views.

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