Lisa Megahey BA (Hons) HND (Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist) & CBT
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11 Cranbury Terrace Southampton Hampshire SO14 0LH View map |
West End Southampton Hampshire SO30 View map |
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07572554185
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Profile
I am a professionally qualified Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist, working with clients face-to-face in Hampshire, United Kingdom. In addition I offer secure online Counselling and Psychotherapy to clients in the UK and English speakers worldwide. For those clients with mobility or transport difficulties I am available to do home visits within Southampton (East) and Eastleigh Hampshire.
Seeking professional Counselling or Psychotherapy may seem very daunting and mind-boggling at first especially if you have arrived today after exploring various options without coming to any conclusions, or perhaps you already know about Counselling & Psychotherapy and therefore are seeking a new therapist, whatever your reason is for visiting my profile I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you.
Each and every one of us experience difficulties, however different at some point in our lives. Indeed there are times we feel we can’t see the wood for the trees. I provide a warm and empathic space for clients to talk about issues that they may not normally be able to share with others, who may be too close to the situation or biased in some way. I believe clients are the experts on their lives and so, by working with you I will facilitate you on your journey, by not telling you what to do, but helping you towards a deeper understanding of your concerns. When talking therapy is not appropriate I am also able to offer healing through therapeutic tools and creative mediums
What is Counselling & Psychotherapy?
It is often considered that counselling and psychotherapy are interchangeable therapies that overlap in a number of ways. One key difference is the length of time needed to see the benefits of the treatment. Counselling is usually a shorter treatment which helps clients deal with specific difficulties in the ‘here and now.’ However psychotherapy is a term which may be used to describe a treatment for clients with problems that emanate from the past. It focuses on ‘longer term’ help and draws on deeper changes in self-awareness and patterns of relating.
Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy
Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy draws on elements of different perspectives and provides a unique therapy which can be adapted to suit the client’s needs. By working with you I use the insights and techniques of Person Centred Counselling, Gestalt Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, this may give you the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of your concerns and work towards a new and happier sense of self. Below is a very brief description of the approaches I use in my practice, you may find these present in our therapy sessions together. These approaches build a strong foundation for our therapeutic relationship to grow in a safe and supporting environment.
Person Centred Counselling offers a non-judgemental relationship between the therapist and client; this enables the client to explore what they need and want in the ‘here and now,’ and how they can reach this goal.
Gestalt Therapy focuses on the development of the client’s holistic awareness of themselves, their circumstances and how they live in those circumstances. During this therapy various therapeutic tools and creative mediums maybe used.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy works on exploring how negative thoughts and feelings can affect our behaviour and how different aspects of these can be changed to resolve a particular problem or issue
My Past Experience & Current Private Practice
Through my previous experience in the roles of University Counsellor and School Counsellor I was able to work with a broad spectrum of clients from different backgrounds and presenting issues such as: low self esteem, depression, anxiety, abuse, relationship problems, bereavement, trauma, eating problems, addictions, anger and self-harm. Alongside this I have worked in the voluntary sector as a Bereavement Counsellor and have extensive training and experience in this area. I also have valuable experience of Testimony Psychotherapy which may help clients to overcome the effects of trauma and Post traumatic Stress Disorder.
I currently practice independently at Cranbury Terrace in Southampton where I see individual clients (adults & young people 14 years+) and couples who are experiencing a variety of difficulties. This location is 0.6 Miles from the City Centre of Southampton. There is free two hour parking outside and inside there is a small reception area for waiting. This location is fully accessible for wheelchair users.
In addition to the above from the end of May 2012 I will be working from home in West End Southampton. My therapy room will be located at the back of the property in a new garden office.
My working hours are: Monday - Thursday 10am - 8pm & Fridays 10am - 1pm.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
BA (Hons) Counselling & Psychotherapy (Integrative) - University of Southampton
Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Counselling (Humanistic - Gestalt)
ABC Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills (Person - Centred)
Certificate in Bereavement Training (Eastleigh Bereavement Service)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Stress Reduction
Couples Counselling
Art Therapy
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Eating Disorders
Self Harm & Suicide Awareness Training
Drug & Alcohol Awareness Training
Testimony Psychotherapy
Trauma
Sexualised Trauma
Creative Counselling & Therapeutic Tools
Psychopathology & Mental Health
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- Affairs and Betrayals
- Alcoholism
- Anger Management
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Career Counselling
- Carers Support
- Child Related Issues
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME
- Compulsive Hoarding
- Couples Counselling
- Debt Management
- Dementia
- Depression
- Disabilities
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Abuse
- Family Issues
- Gambling
- Gender Identity
- Generalised Anxiety
- Infertility
- Internet Addiction
- Learning Difficulties
- Low Self-Confidence
- Low Self-Esteem
- Miscarriage
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic Disorder
- Passive Aggressive Behaviour
- Phobias
- Physical Abuse
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Postnatal Depression
- Pre-nuptial Counselling
- Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Relationship Issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Self Harm
- Separation and Divorce
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Issues
- Sexuality
- Smoking
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work Related Issues
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Psychotherapy, Academic Difficulties, Pet Bereavement, Menopause/Surgical Menopause, Jealousy, All Types of Addictions, Life Changes, School Counselling. College/University Counselling, Organisational Counselling, Medico/Legal Counselling, Psychotherapy or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Additional Services: Mentoring, Advocacy, Mediation, Advice and Guidance.
Therapies Offered
- Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies - Behavioural Therapy
- Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic - Psychodynamic Therapy
- Humanistic Therapies - Person-Centred Counselling
- Other Therapies - Integrative
- Cognitive Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Gestalt Therapy
- Art Therapy/Art Psychotherapy
Fees
Per 50 Minute Session:
Individuals - £35.00
Couples - £45.00
Students 18 - 25 Years - £25.00.
Mature Students 26 Years & Over - £30.00
Young People 14 - 18 Years - £25.00 (Cranbury Terrace Only)
Low Incomes - Negotiable
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Mobile/Home Visit
Individuals - £35.00-£40.00 (Southampton East, Eastleigh etc)
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On-line: (Instant Messaging - Chat on Skype/MSN) For individuals only - £30.00
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Telephone Counselling:
1 x 25 Mins Received Phone Call From A Client - £15.00 or
1 x 50 Mins Received Phone Call From A Client - £25.00
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Email Counselling:
1 x Email Response - £30.00
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Medico/Legal:
Terms can be discussed upon request
I am available for short term counselling 6-12 weeks, longer term counselling/psychotherapy or one off sessions. Ongoing sessions can be booked weekly, fortnightly, monthly or flexible terms. In addition to this I can offer purely Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) if requested.
Payments can be made in advance of a session via my website which includes all major debit/credit cards, or cash/cheque payment during the session. However please note that I am unable to collect card payment in person. I charge the full fee for the first initial session.
Further Information
I offer secure on-line Counselling & Psychotherapy via Skype/Windows Live Messenger. Please view my website: www.feelwhatyoufeel.co.uk for further details.
For those that are unable to travel to see a Counsellor/Psychotherapist through illness, immobility, disability or transport difficulties I offer a home service within Southampton (East) and also in Eastleigh. This is subject to the client being able to provide a quiet and private room suitable for Counselling & Psychotherapy to take place. Before contracting I would need to visit to carry out an initial assessment.
- Online, email or telephone counselling available
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