About me
I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor / Psychotherapist, Couples Counsellor, Supervisor, Coach and Sacred Space Holder with 25 years’ experience of working therapeutically with clients. I endeavour to create a peaceful and safe environment in which you can explore your problems, your life or whatever it is that is affecting your well-being at this time.
I offer video counselling using Microsoft Teams as well as in-person at my private practice in Derby.
To embark on counselling is to enter a deeply personal and therapeutic relationship with someone who can help you to find your way to live your life effectively, and to cope with the various problems that are a part of our lives. I often liken counselling to having someone walk with you awhile during a difficult part of your life.
Counselling provides you with the time and space to talk things through, reflect and explore aspects of yourself, your relationship and your life. It can be invaluable in helping you determine what you would like from life; assist in exploring who you really are; and help you take the action you need to change your life.
The type of counselling that I offer aims to empower you so that you can work through your problems yourself. It facilitates and nurtures the inherent healing ability in you. I provide a therapeutic space and relationship that is conducive in helping you do this.
Many clients have described how the process has helped them gain clarity, perspective, insights, realisations and increased self-awareness as well as processing through painful feelings and letting go of unhelpful and even destructive thoughts, fears and limiting beliefs.
I am a humanistic counsellor / psychotherapist, with a particular passion for the person-centred approach. I also draw on other theoretical approaches, modalities and techniques which enable me to tailor the way in which I work with you to most suit your needs. I may also bring in other techniques I’ve learned and experienced such as mindfulness, meditation, visualisation, and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP).
In addition to offering counselling / psychotherapy for individuals, I also offer the following:
Couples Counselling ~ relationship counselling for couples with the emphasis on communication; please read my couples counselling page on my website fully before enquiring to ensure I am the right therapist for you both and your needs at this time.
Supervision / Reflective Practice ~ for fellow practitioners and other people who work in the helping professions. I offer supervision and a space for reflective practice. Supervision can also be useful to anyone requiring a confidential space for reflective practice on their work, clients, professional and personal development.
Sacred Space ~ this offering both encompasses and expands upon all that I currently offer in my private practice. It is an invitation to go beyond the traditional use of therapy to further explore and reflect deeply on all aspects of our being.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have 25 years’ experience of working therapeutically with clients. I opened my private practice in 2003. In 2013 I added coaching to my private practice; 2015 working with couples; and in 2019 supervision.
I am an Accredited Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their Code of Ethics and Practice. I am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). I am LGBT+ inclusive. I am committed to offering anti-oppressive practice. My qualifications include:
- BACP Accredited Counsellor / Psychotherapist
- Post Graduate Certificate in Supervision
- Certificate in Working with Couples
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 5 Diploma in Performance Coaching
- Advanced Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling
- Combined Certificate in Counselling Skills & Therapeutic Counselling
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
In addition to counselling and psychotherapy for individuals and couples, I also offer coaching, supervision, reflective practice and sacred space for those looking for a therapeutic relationship that also welcomes and embodies spirituality.
For more information please visit my website www.amy-harding.co.uk
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
Individuals - £60 per hour
For individuals I offer an initial meeting or telephone call of 15 minutes, free of charge, so that both the client and I can decide together if this is the right choice for them; provide an opportunity for the client to ask any questions or voice any concerns; and to ensure that both parties feel comfortable working together.
Couples - £75 per hour, £100 for a 1.5 hours initial consultation.
Please read my couples counselling page on my website fully before enquiring to ensure I am the right therapist for you both and your needs at this time.
When I work
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Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 10am and 7pm (last appointment slot is 6pm).
Further information
In this time of great change and awakening there is an ever-increasing need for time, space, presence and relationship of a therapeutic, healing nature. In my offerings I hope this goes some way in meeting this need for those who resonate with me.
If you are seeking further information about me or my practice please do visit my website. I've endeavoured to create and maintain my website in a way that reflects me and my practice so you can get a good sense of who I am and how I work. I am happy to answer any of your questions as part of our initial chat (for individuals) or via email (for individuals and couples).
