Trish Benson
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About me
Hello. My name is Trish. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about the counselling and therapy I offer.
I am a professionally qualified therapeutic counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I have provided counselling for 18 years, seen clients privately for 14 years, and offered both short-term and long-term therapy.
My practice is in a village on the outskirts of Kings Lynn, West Norfolk.
I see adults individually and as couples for short-term counselling and longer-term therapy; I also see young people over 14.
Previously, my professional work involved helping others, working within the public sector, and charitable organisations, The Matthew Project West Norfolk, Diverse, a sexual health charity, alongside counselling for over ten years within a local mental health charity in West Norfolk.
It can be difficult to put into words how counselling can help. I believe it provides a unique place, solely for you, to talk about what you would like to talk about—somewhere to bring your concerns, discomfort, and parts of life that you have been trying to manage or find a way through either recently or maybe for some time.
Our sessions offer you a place where you don’t have to feel invisible, where you can bring the things that bother you, and we can try to understand these together.
I believe that problems can result from avoiding painful feelings, which, of course, makes sense. Why would you want to visit or talk about these if they hurt, but these thoughts and feelings go somewhere?
We push these down, doing our best to keep them held within. It can sometimes feel like the only way to manage, and doing so isn’t always a conscious decision. It’s a way of getting through until… something, someone, or a situation brings these to the surface.
Our conversations together provide space to pause, to be curious, and to try to understand what’s happening.
We take our time to see where the misalignments and miscommunications have developed.
Having been through my own therapy, I appreciate it’s not always easy to talk and be open about things; we take our time.
There is no expectation; you bring what you bring and are welcomed as you are.
Therapeutic counselling can also explore patterns which seem to keep repeating or thoughts that keep returning. Eventually, and at a pace that feels comfortable for you, we try to find meaning and a different awareness.
It is this awareness and understanding which leaves you feeling freer to embrace your future and live a meaningful life, even in the most testing of times.
How to begin
Understandably, questions and concerns will surface as you consider counselling. It’s not unusual to feel apprehensive about the process or uncertain where to begin. Any counsellor practising safely and ethically will try to answer any questions, concerns or thoughts you may have. Choosing a counsellor with whom you feel you can connect will help to ensure your counselling gets the best possible start.
The weblinks below may provide helpful information about finding the right counselling for you and accessing counselling via telephone or online.
https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/online-counselling.html
https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/what-is-counselling.html
We usually begin by arranging a brief telephone call; then, if you would like to do so, we arrange an initial appointment to consider together if the counselling therapy I provide feels comfortable for you.
After our meeting, you may want to continue; we would then decide on a mutually convenient time to meet regularly. If, however, we don’t feel compatible, or perhaps I cannot provide the support you were hoping to find. I am committed to exploring other possibilities with you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Training and Qualification
- Foundation Training IGA - Institute of Group Analysis - Turvy Centre 2016-2017
- Bereavement Counselling 2018- Current
- Volunteer Counsellor and Support Group facilitator - Mental Health Charity 2003 - 2019
- Body Image 2017
- WPF Effective Group work 2015
- Bereavement Counselling 2018- Current
- The Body in Therapy & Counselling CPD 2008- 2009
- Tavistock Centre for Couples and Relationships- Affairs the impact on relationships
- Professional Certificate of Proficiency (CoP ) 2012
- Norfolk Safe Guarding Training - Children Board 2008
- Helpline Training The Matthew Project 2008
- Level 4 Post Grad Adv.Dip Therapeutic Counselling 2004-2006
- Level 3 Counselling Studies 2004 - 2005
- Level 3 Counselling Skills 2004-2006
- Leading Structured Groups (Group Facilitator HMP Service) 2003
- Level 2 Counselling Skills; Level 2 Introduction to Counselling Skills
- Prison officer within the Prison Service a, Group Facilitator and Staff care team support.
- Drugs Support worker for the Matthew Project charity within Norfolk.
- Support worker for DHIVERSE a Cambridge based sexual health charity
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Uk Volunteering Service
- Co -Facilitated mental health support groups to help manage loneliness and isolation
- Co-facilitated process groups for first-year psychology students - University of East Anglia Norwich.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I can offer reduced rates on specific days and times, so please ask for more details.
Individual sessions £50.00p per session
Couple sessions £65.00p - per session
When I work
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Mondays – Thursdays between 8.00 am and 6.30 pm
Later evening appointments are possible remotely via Zoom
Further information
Bus stop 5 min away from location (Norfolk Green 505 between Spalding &
King's Lynn)
I attend monthly supervision to ensure I uphold my ethical responsibilities I regularly attend counselling seminars and workshops to ensure I continue to develop my understanding of specific difficulties and needs.
