Abbey Brocklehurst
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About me
Hi, my name is Abbey, and I am a person-centred counsellor dedicated to supporting individuals through their personal growth and healing journeys.
I just wanted to start by saying well done; reaching out is a brave first step towards starting your therapeutic journey. I know choosing a counsellor can feel overwhelming, with so many counsellors offering a variety of services, so I thought I would explain a little bit about myself and my background to hopefully help you decide if I am a good fit for you.
Introductory Call
I offer a free 20-minute introductory phone call. This is a chance to introduce ourselves and ask any questions you may have to make sure I am the right therapist for you. You can book this call easily through my website (click the "Visit Website" button above) and go to the "Request Consultation" page.
About me
When I was younger, I went through my own experiences of battling mental health, which led me to seek out personal therapy; I was lucky enough to have a therapist who helped me find myself again. Coming out the other end of my struggles, I decided I wanted to help those in a similar place.
We all experience times of difficulty in our lives when events or relationships feel overwhelming; you may be experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, anger, or a loss of direction or purpose; any reason is valid to enter therapy; you are not alone.
I work collaboratively with clients to help them gain insight into their challenges and support them in their journey by offering a safe, non-judgmental, confidential space to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I strive to create a trusting and supportive relationship with my clients based on empathy, respect, and authenticity. This relationship forms the foundation for our work together, allowing clients to feel comfortable opening up and exploring their concerns.
My Practice description
I offer online or telephone appointments, which allow you to access counselling at a time and place that is convenient for you. Even if you struggle with technology, I can assure you I will make it as accessible and easy as possible. My counselling contract is open-ended and tailored to you; therefore, you can have as few or as many sessions as you feel are appropriate.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold the following qualifications:
- BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling
- PGDip Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice
- BACP -Certificate of proficiency
- Level Two Counselling Skills
- Level Two Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
- Level One Wellbeing
I also have additional training and experience in working with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder); I am trained in a trauma-informed approach, utilising the Rewind Technique to support clients in processing and overcoming traumatic experiences. I actively attend ongoing training to ensure that I continue to improve my counselling skills and gain knowledge in areas in which clients may struggle.
My Experience:
I have experience working in various non-profit organisations alongside private practice, each focused on improving mental health and well-being. I have had the privilege of supporting clients from diverse backgrounds and helping them navigate their challenges in a safe space. Through working in the Merseyside area, I am proud to have been part of Seans Place in challenging the stigma surrounding men's mental health by offering one-to-one counselling to men facing mental health challenges.
Before going into counselling, I worked as a volunteer listener for various charities over the last four years, such as Samaritans and Childline, where I gained valuable skills covering a wide range of issues.
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
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Fees
£40.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Hourly sessions start at £40, with concessionary rates available for students and individuals receiving certain benefits or low-income support.
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If there is a specific time you need that is outside of my regular working hours, feel free to contact me. I do have limited availability outside of these hours.
