Rita Harvey
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About me
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, stress or relationship issues? Do you feel like you need someone to talk to, to explore your feelings and experiences in a safe and supportive environment? I offer individual counselling, psychotherapy, EMDR, couple counselling and clinical supervision with 15 years of experience in the field.
I believe that everyone can benefit from counselling, regardless of the nature of their difficulties or how long they've been struggling.
I offer a low-cost introductory session, where we can discuss your needs and goals, and see if we are a good fit for each other. Contact me today to find out whether I can help you.
My counselling style is tailored to your individual needs. My core approach is integrative, drawing from transactional analysis, relational dynamic, CBT, EMDR and mindfulness.
I also offer clinical counselling supervision to trainees and qualified practitioners. My services are confidential, and I abide by the BACP code of ethics, ensuring that I work efficiently and respectfully with my clients.
Individual counselling or psychotherapy Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship problems, or other challenges, counselling can help you explore and overcome these difficulties. Counselling provides a safe and confidential space for you to talk about your experiences and emotions with a trained professional. It can help you gain insight into your patterns of behavior, increase your self-awareness, and develop effective coping strategies. Through counselling, you can work towards a happier and more fulfilling life. Don't hesitate to reach out for support and start your journey of beneficial change.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an evidence-based treatment initially developed for trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It involves guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation to help clients process and integrate distressing events, thoughts and memories. EMDR can be used as a standalone therapy or in conjunction with counselling or other therapies. When combined, EMDR enhances the overall therapeutic process by addressing deeply ingrained emotional and psychological issues, facilitating more comprehensive healing and symptom relief.
Relationship or Couple counselling is useful for all types of relationships, including marriages, partnerships, friendships, and family members, both heterosexual and same-sex couples. If you're struggling to communicate or deal with difficult subjects, finding a safe and professional environment can be transformative.
Don't let your struggles control your life. Contact me today to take the first step towards a happier, healthier you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BACP approved diploma in Humanistic Counselling based on Transactional Analyisis
- Diploma in therapeutic Counselling
- Postgraduate Diploma in TA Psychotherapy studies
- various Counselling Skills certificates.
- Diploma in Supervision.
- EMDR training
Other skills
I am trained to use mindfulness skills with clients, whether as part of their therapy or in small groups, for health, stress reduction and wellbeing.
I worked as Pharmacist for many years before becoming a therapist. This experience informs my counselling practice as appropriate whenever clients take medications for mental or other health concerns.
I am BACP accredited counsellor.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Mindfulness Skills training
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 - £75.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Counselling and Psychotherapy
- 1 hour low cost introductory session £30 for individuals, £37.50 for couples or EMDR.
- 1 hour Standard session £60 for individuals.
- 1 hour Couples session £75
- 1 hour EMDR session £75, 1 hour 20minutes session £100
Workshops and Short Courses
- Mindfulness prices - depending on the length and format of the course, please contact me for more information.
Enquiries welcome.
When I work
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daytime, weekend and evening appointments available
Further information
Can work in English or Italian.
