Natalie McGourty
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About me
Life can present us with many challenges which may make us feel overwhelmed and unable to cope. These can interfere with our day to day living, create problems in our relationships and may lead to anxiety, low self-esteem, depression or other problems that can affect our well-being. I offer a warm, friendly and confidential space for you to talk through any problems you may be facing, helping you to make sense of things and gain a better understanding of yourself whilst supporting you in any changes you wish to make.
I am a qualified counsellor with experience of working with young people and adults including the elderly. My approach is integrative which means that I can draw on different theoretical approaches to suit your individual needs and best support you in achieving positive change.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work within their Ethical Framework for Good Practice. I also receive regular clinical supervision to ensure that I am working in the best way that I can for you.
Please contact me by phone or email to set up an initial meeting or if you have any questions or concerns you wish to talk through.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling CPCAB
- BACP certificate of proficiency, Accredited Voluntary Register
- Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling CPCAB
- Certificate in Counselling Studies CPCAB
- Certificate in Counselling Skills CPCAB
- Certificate in Counselling anxiety sufferers (endorsed by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience)
- BA Hons degree in Psychology, University of Exeter
As well as working in private practice, I have worked as a school counsellor for over 5 years helping children and young people aged 11-18 In addition, I have several years' experience volunteering for an anxiety charity and have counselled residents at a care home for the elderly and at a local counselling agency.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred).
Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision.
Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.
All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial in-person or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Free initial 30 minute meeting to see if what I am able to offer feels right for you and to give you an opportunity to ask any questions.
After this, counselling sessions are 50 minutes and are £50 per session.
I offer some concessionary rates, please ask if you feel this might apply to you.
When I work
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Day time appointments with some early evening and Saturday morning availability.
Further information
My private practice is based in a quiet location between Wendover and Princes Risborough with parking available on site. I also offer a small number of appointments from a therapy room in Princes Risborough. Both locations are within easy reach of Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Berkhamsted, Chesham and the surrounding villages of Bucks, Berks, Herts and Oxfordshire.
I offer both short and long term counselling to suit your needs.
