Wendy Jilley
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About me
Whatever brings you to therapy, I aim to facilitate your own self awareness through the development of a trusting and supportive counselling relationship, and to assist you in becoming more self empowered and feeling more in control of your life. My main interest is in uncovering unconscious core beliefs which cause us unnecessary suffering and limit our growth, and working towards integrating new ways of being into our lives. With awareness and self compassion we can begin to free ourselves from our past conditioning and become more present in our everyday lives and connect at a deeper and more fulfilling way with ourselves, each other and the world around us. I work within an Integrative framework, although my background is Person Centred, and influenced by many years of Mindfulness training and also Body Psychotherapy.
You may be going through a crisis in your life and may be looking for support to deal with a particular issue, or you may have ongoing recurrent problems in certain areas of your life and need someone to really listen empathically and without judgment. You may be wanting to change certain habits or patterns of relating with others, or you may not have any specific problem but may be wishing to work on your own self development. Whatever the reason for seeking counselling, I would offer an initial session in which I can assess your needs and discuss how we can work together to help get those needs met, and if you are happy to continue working with me then we will generally meet together once a week for as long as is required. I am also happy to offer individual Stress Management or Mindfulness sessions if required.
I am now based in South West Wales and am available to see clients face to face in Ferryside. I have regular supervision, and ongoing continuing professional development, and strict confidentiality is maintained. I work within the UKCP ethical framework and have completed UKCP Covid-19 Online Working Guidance, and have also been offering both telephone and online counselling from a secure platform.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling, an Advanced Certificate in Humanistic Counselling, and Certificates in Person Centred Counselling. I have also completed a 3 year training course in Hakomi (Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy as Assisted Self Discovery), a 60 hour course in Body Listening, and a shorter course in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression. I have also been studying Non-Violent Communication for several years.
I have experience of working with clients with relationship problems, severe anxiety and depression, obsessive compulsive disorders, anger management problems, childhood trauma and abuse, self esteem issues, work related problems, etc.
I also have several years experience of mindfulness training and compassion based meditation. I have experience of using techniques to help with stress management, and can offer relaxation and meditation training.
Member organisations
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UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have many years' experience of working with various methods of stress management, relaxation, meditation, mindfulness, and body-centred awareness.
Therapies offered
Fees
£35.00 - £45.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I charge £35 per session for individual counselling for a 50 minute online or telephone session, or £40 for a face to face session, or £45 for couples. Short-term counselling would generally involve up to 6 sessions, longer term counselling may be open-ended, depending on the needs of the client.
When I work
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Working hours are flexible to accommodate client and therapist needs and room availability. I am generally available to see clients early evenings and occasional late afternoons.
Further information
I am currently available to work with adult individuals, either face to face or by telephone or online counselling via a secure platform.
