About me
A Calm Space to be Heard
Offering an confidential, empathetic and nonjudgmental space where you can speak freely, feel heard and begin to make sense of what is going on for you.
About Me
Am an experienced counsellor with 16 years experience in private practice alongside 10 years as a volunteer counsellor within a counselling service.
I am accredited with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society and fully adhere to their code of ethics, ensuring safe, ethical and professional practice.
My approach is Intregative, meaning I draw from a range of therapeutic models (Person- Centred, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic) to tailor our work to your individual needs.
As I believe that no two people are the same and therapy should reflect that.
Our sessions will move at your pace, focusing on what feels most important and relevant to you.
Single Session Therapy available, please contact me for further details.
How Can I Help You?
My work is with adults aged 18-80+ both individuals and couples.
Supporting clients with :
- Anxiety and stress
- Low self esteem and confidence
- Depression
- Family issues
- Couples therapy
- Work related issues
- Anger management
- loss and bereavement
Sessions are available Face to face in Walmer, Deal or online, each session lasting 60 minutes.
My private practice is easily accessible by public transport and car.
Respecting your confidentiality in accordance with the Code of Ethics set out by the National Counselling Society.
I am on a voluntary register that has been accredited by the Professional Standards
Testimonials
"I have been a client of Sue's for 3 years now, and from my very first session I knew she was the right counsellor me!
Sue's very kind, understanding and supportive counsellor !
She has always offered me a very safe and supportive environment in which I am able to voice my concerns and address my issue.
I always feel better after talking to this lovely lady!
Many thanks for all your help Sue! :) " - F.W.
Training, qualifications & experience
NcfE certificate in basic counselling skills
AQA certificate in Counselling skills
AQA certificate in Counselling Theory
AQA ADV certificate in Counselling skills and Theory
CPCAB Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
NCPS accredited
10 year’s volunteering as counsellor with a counselling charity.
16 years in own Private Practice
Further Training
- Single session counselling
- Loss
- Bereavement
- An Introduction to Anxiety
- Couples counselling
- Working with shame
- Anger
- Abuse
- counselling ADHD
- Working with moral injury
- Substance misuse training
- Understanding the impact of rape and childhood sexual abuse
- Adverse childhood experiences
- Attachment
- Applying Attachment Theory in counselling
- Counselling ADHD
- Adverse Childhood Experiences
- Autism /Asperges an understanding of
- Happiness
- Working with Suicidal clients
- Suicide Awareness
- Working with self harm
- Engaging with Supervision
- Trauma
- The Dating Game
- Anti Diiscrimination
- Domestic Violence and Housing
- Setting up a Counselling Practice
- Basic Mental Health Awareness
- De-escalation
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Vulnerable Adults
- Child Protection Policies and Procedures
- Assertiveness skills
- Personal Safety
- Adult Protection Awareness
- ‘I know why the caged bird sings” The impact of childhood sexual abuse on adult relationships.
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.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
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Fees
£50.00 - £75.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Fees
Individual Counselling (60 minutes): £50
Couples Counselling (60 minutes) : £75
Single Session Therapy (60 minutes):£75
Block booking Discount
A 10% discount is available when booking 6 consecutive weekly sessions in advance. ( Please note: this discount does not apply to concessionary rates.)
- Those on low income or benefits
- Individuals receiving benefits
- Trainee counsellors
- OAP’s
- Key Workers
Please contact me for further information.
Payment Terms
All sessions must be paid 48 hours in advance of appointment to secure the booking.
Payments can be made by bank transfer / cash
When I work
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Further information
What is Single Session Therapy ?
Single Session Therapy is a focused, structured 60 minute session designed to address one specific issue.
It is ideal if you:
- Want help with a particular decision
- Need clarity around a current difficulty
- Prefer a one-off solution focused conversation
- Feel unsure about committing to ongoing therapy.
All sessions are Face to Face.
Short Term Therapy.
Short Term Therapy is usually between 6-12 sessions and focuses on a particular issue such as stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement or current life challenges. This approach is goal-oriented and works towards meaningful change within a defined framework.
Session either Face to Face or online.
Long Term Therapy
Long Term Therapy is open ended or may extend beyond 12 sessions. It allows for deeper exploration of long-standing patterns, past experiences, relationship difficulties or complex emotional issues. The pace is guided by you to ensure the work remains helpful and supportive.
Sessions are either Face to Face or online.
Getting In Touch
If you’re considering counselling taking the first step can feel significant.
My aim is to make the process straightforward and welcoming.
Please make contact by email or phone leaving your contact details, ( I aim to respond within 24 hours), either to arrange your FREE introductory meeting or to ask any questions you may have.
I look forward to hearing from you.
