Judy Arceviera

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You do not have to be alone with anger, bereavement, depression, anxiety, work pressure, addiction, experience of violent abuse, relationship issues, child related issues, low self-esteem, eating disorders or sexual abuse

We all need someone to listen, understand and work issues through from time to time. I can give you space, in quiet, confidential surroundings, to consider your feelings and thoughts, offer you suggestions and ideas about why you might be feeling like you are and help you move on.

I am an experienced counsellor, trained in an integrative psychotherapeutic approach to work with you at your pace to address the issues which matter to you.
I specialise in understanding the effect of past traumatic experience on present feelings and behaviour and, through relationship, transform the pain into possibility.

If you have experienced loss, bullying, trauma, abuse, rape, violence - those  events in your past could be holding you back.

If your stress, anger or sadness is threatening your closest relationships or you are experiencing recurring memories: it may be a sign that your past is interfering with your present.

Counselling may help if  you are experiencing illness, loss of confidence, frustration, loss of control, fear, inability to move forward,  or grief.

You could explore your past to consider whether feelings from events that happened a long time ago are sometimes causing you to respond to events in the present in ways that are not helpful.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

I am qualified to Post Graduate Diploma level in Integrative Psychotherapy. I am affiliated to the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute (SPTI) and am bound by their code of ethics. The SPTI is a member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). I am also bound by the ethics of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

My training and experience qualifies me particularly to work with those who have experienced any kind of trauma: from a one off life threatening, frightening event to prolonged experience of terror and abuse.

I was a teacher with adults and children for 5 years
I have spent 24 years of my working life working with vulnerable people who have experienced displacement and trauma
I welcome working with people from diverse backgrounds.

I receive regular clinical supervision from an accredited therapist to ensure the delivery of ethical and effective counselling.

I have completed 5 years of my own personal therapy with accredited therapists to develop an in depth understanding of my own process.

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abortion
• Abuse
• Addiction(s)
• Adoption Issues
• Affairs and Betrayals
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Cancer
• Child Related Issues
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME
• Couples Counselling
• Depression
• Domestic Violence
• Eating Disorders
• Emotional Abuse
• Family Issues
• Gender Identity
• HIV/AIDS
• Infertility
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Miscarriage
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Personality Disorders
• Physical Abuse
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Pre-nuptial Counselling
• Pregnancy and Childbirth
• Relationship Issues
• Schizophrenia
• Self Harm
• Separation and Divorce
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexual Issues
• Sexuality
• Stress
• Trauma
• Work Related Issues

Therapies Offered

• Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies
• Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic
• Humanistic Therapies
• Other Therapies
  - Integrative

Fees

I charge £38 per 50 minute session.

Further Information

Counselling can offer relief from all types of issues and difficulties: from day to day life decisions, to exploring past experiences.

You may be considering counselling because you want support with a particular problem, or perhaps you are feeling generally low or anxious. You may be thinking you would like help with improving your self-esteem, or to deal with painful memories. You might be experiencing a life crisis, problems at work, facing redundancy or a difficult life choice or you may need help with relationships with those closest to you.

Counselling and therapy can help bring about healing by helping you to understand your feelings and explore new possibilities.