Louise Lee

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Relationship counsellor, NHS treatment for depression (IPT)
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location_on Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16
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About me

Hello and welcome to my home. 

My aim is to support, challenge or to offer you psychoeducation in your mental and emotional health whether as an individual or couple. Whatever is the most useful for you or what has worked for you in the past. 

I work from home in comfortable surroundings. My home is mostly accessible with a small step in the bathroom.

Regarding a free initial session, I can offer a free 1/2 hour. 

Regarding my experience, I've been working for a long time. Firstly in nursing and then counselling. I trained initially in person centred counselling and then transactional analysis followed by relate couples counselling and then various courses including IPT (interpersonal psychotherapy) used in the NHS. This may not mean anything to you but basically means that I can be flexible in my approach. You may want a listening ear or think or feel  differently or understand why you (or others) are made as you are. We can work together individually or you can see me as a couple. 

I use some structure in my work. Sometimes the mental health questionnaires are helpful (such as PHQ9) and a table of examples of how your life is being affected. Also how things are now compared to the past and where your support comes from. These things have been found to be useful by the NHS in their treatment of depression. 

I currently only work privately but I have worked for a charity providing counselling and treatment to the NHS. I also worked for relate for 5 years and I have been updating myself recently to resume working for relate.  

Regarding appointments outside of normal working hours, I can offer Saturday or Sunday morning and up to 9pm on a Wednesday. I work for relate Thursday evening and so you could book me through them. 

Regarding sessions available online and over the telephone, yes I've done specialist training in working online and am a member of an organisation specialising in online work. 

Regarding packages and promotions, I can offer lower cost if necessary for people on a low income. 

I follow Buddhist thinking and have a meditation practice. You may find this useful. 

Training, qualifications & experience

    • IPT (interpersonal psychotherapist) Treatment for depression
    • CBT Diploma (Centre of Excellence)
    • Diploma in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy - 5 years training part time.
      Advanced Counselling Certificate - 2 years part time.
      Bereavement Counselling Certificate
      HIV/AIDS Counselling Certificate
    • Other courses gained whilst working as a sexual health nurse and health visitor.
    • I'm a registered member of UKAHPP.  I am on a register accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). This means that members of the public can be assured that I (on its register) am appropriately assessed and maintain high standards of practice. No one can set up practice under the auspice of UKAHPP unless they have satisfied the association’s minimum registration requirements and their name is entered on the association’s Accredited Register.

I have worked in private practice, for a charity seeing NHS patients, relate and the voluntary sector with young people.

I receive regular supervision with experienced and accredited supervisors.

I previously worked as a nurse for 25 years mainly in sexual health.

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UKAHPP
United Kingdom Association for Humanistic Psychology Practitioners (UKAHPP)

UKAHPP is a national accrediting organisation for all those who apply the theories of Humanistic Psychology in their work. The UKAHPP is an independent member organisation of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and the UK Register of Counsellors.

The Association is made up of a number of different membership classes e.g. Associate Members, Affiliate Members, Full Members, each with different requirements for entry. Full Members may use the initials 'MAHPP' after their names, and have undergone a rigorous accreditation procedure relevant to their discipline.

All members of the Association of Humanistic Psychology Practitioners must commit to acceptance of the UKAHPP Code of Ethical Principles, the UKAHPP Code of Practice, the UKAHPP Ethical Review Procedure and the UKAHPP Complaints Procedure.

Accredited register membership

United Kingdom Association for Humanistic Psychology Practitioners
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United Kingdom Association for Humanistic Psychology Practitioners

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Fees

£20.00 - £50.00
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session

Concessions offered for

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  • check_circle Unemployed

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I've added a puppy picture for your interest but puppy won't be in the counselling room. Please let me know if you are allergic to dogs or cats. 

Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone
Home visits

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples

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Access into counselling room from outside drive. You can park very close to room on my drive (please request). Access to toilet but small step in bathroom. I'm happy to help with wheelchair over the step. I can provide a photo.

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