About me
I am a fully qualified and CD verified Counsellor who will work alongside you in a confidential, safe space as you explore meaning and positive change for your life.
You have come this far in your ‘find out’ journey so it is likely that you have some idea of what counselling is about and whether it is for you.
Though working to professional BACP recognised standards, I would like to take the opportunity to give my perspective on Counselling and the Therapeutic process.
Counselling is rarely a means of giving and receiving advice. It is, however a means of respecting autonomy and empowering people to make informed choices about their life. In a therapeutic environment, you should be able to explore your thoughts, feelings and emotions in a safe space where you will not be judged by another. You will be able to work through these at a pace and order freely determined by you according to your priorities and not to my agenda. In this process, you will gain a greater understanding of you as an individual and of you in the context of the people in your life. Through awareness of your own unique life experiences, you can consider your own knowledge, skill set and available resources in making decisions for positive change. In summary – This is your time.
If you would like a quick chat about what is on offer or you would like to talk more extensively in a free session without obligation, then please contact me here.
More about how I can help.
Below is a list of areas in which I may be able to work with you in addressing matters affecting your psychological and mental well-being.
- Anxiety & Stress
- Work related Anxiety and Stress
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Behaviour and/or mood changes
- Depression
- Bereavement, Grief and Loss
- Gender identity
- Family Relationships
- Health concerns
- Recent or past-trauma
- Self Esteem
- Body image concerns
- Spirituality
- Abuse
- Confidence
- Life Coaching for Adults and Young Adults
I work with empathetic understanding in a way that values you as a unique individual. A way that will not judge and a way that maximises your strength and autonomy.
Through a variety of life experiences and professional expertise in working with people of all ages and backgrounds, I can offer a fully inclusive and safe space for you to explore a past, a present and a future as you determine what is important to you.
In following your own process with a professional, you will be better placed to understand yourself, your relationships and your life experiences.
In greater understanding and awareness you can recognise areas which continue to limit you and make different choices which are more likely to lead to fulfilment in moving forward.
Training, qualifications & experience
My name is Aaron, the founder of Aaron K Wilson Therapy and Life Coaching.
I am a fully qualified and experienced Counsellor and Life Coach. I retain membership of The British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists. I also hold a B.A (Hons) and a Post- Graduate Certificate in Education.
I live and work in Kent but have in some ways led a 'nomadic' existence. have previous careers in Business consultancy, Law and latterly as a Teacher of Psychology and Citizenship.
Professionally, I have experience working with those who have experienced short or long term trauma situations, those who suffer from anxiety, work or study related stress and those with SEND matters such as ADHD, ADD or Autism. Though I work with a variety of clients - my current focus is working with Men's Well-being and Mental Health. This is to meet the need of the ever increasing number, that are experiencing and suffering with anxiety, depression, trauma and thoughts of self-harm and suicide to name but a few.
In my qualification as a Counselling Practitioner, and my experience in Law and Teaching, I am well equipped to better understand many life events which have and continue to affect your Mental Health and Well-Being. To that end, I provide that safe space either in person or online for you to explore the issues affecting you and to work toward making the changes you want for your future.
I, like many have faced difficult times and challenges in my life. At times, things just seemed like an ongoing and constant battle.
As I reflected on this, in more positive moments, I recognised that I was stronger, more determined and more resilient than I ever thought I was. I began to appreciate my own value and in doing so offered myself the respect I deserve. At this point, I knew that I had to take a leap in creating a life that I wanted – which ultimately would be to help others to appreciate their own value and capability.
With that in mind, I began my journey in training to full qualification as an integrative Counsellor and later as a Life Coach. As part of my professional training, I was required to engage with my own therapeutic process with my own Counsellor and indeed with a Life Coach with a view that in order to understand and support others, I needed to be in a good place myself.
Having reached that point in my life of reflection, contemplation and development, I took what I see as the rather bold decision to redirect my entire career path in pursuit of a role that supported my experience, skill set and values.
To that end, I created Aaron K Wilson Therapy which reflects my appreciation of the uniqueness of the individual. That is to say an appreciation of ‘what is it that makes you, you?’ In working with this understanding, I am best placed to help you recognise what changes you want to make. To work with you in reflection and action for the improvements you want in your life.
In broad terms, my philosophy is that we are all ‘okay’. There isn’t something wrong with you or me just because we think, feel or behave in a certain way. It is that from our earliest experiences and ongoing throughout life, we understand and interpret the world in a certain way both positively and negatively. It is this which informs our processes, our actions, and our decisions. It informs who we are, who we feel we are and what our place is in the world. I see my role, not as one as a ‘fixer’ but as a guide to bringing about self-awareness, autonomy and empowerment for those I work with.
Why have I taken the time to tell you about me?
Put simply, I am telling you this so that you can see that though your life and experience is unique, I have also done the work and therefore can see things from the outset from your perspective. With that in mind, alongside my professional qualifications, knowledge and life experience, I am well placed to be on the journey alongside you toward your more fulfilling life. I will help you to understand what life is for you. To consider your own internal resources and resilience in how you deal with challenges and how you might move forward in an improved life for you.
I work with empathetic understanding in a way that values you as a unique individual. A way that will not judge and a way that maximises your strength and autonomy.
Through a variety of life experiences and professional expertise in working with people of all ages and backgrounds, I can offer a fully inclusive and safe space for you to explore a past, a present and a future as you determine what is important to you. In following your own process with a professional, you will be better placed to understand yourself, your relationships and your life experiences. In greater understanding and awareness you can recognise areas which continue to limit you and make different choices which are more likely to lead to fulfilment in moving forward.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 - £70.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My fee is normally £55 per session but reduced fees are available for block booking.
As part of my fee structure, I am also able to offer reduced costs for a limited number of clients who are on low incomes or in exceptional circumstances. It is important to me that where possible, I can offer my service to those in need who may not necessarily be able to access it.
Further information
I offer a free no obligation 'discovery' session - either online or through a phone call so that we can discuss your needs and how I might help. This is an opportunity for us to make decisions on the work we can do together to make that positive change in your life. As mentioned earlier - this conversation is free and the choice will remain yours as to whether you want to engage me in supporting you.
