About me
At times, life can be challenging and you may have lots of anxieties and worries whirling through your head. Perhaps you struggle talking to loved ones about your sadness or depression. It can feel lonely and debilitating when you appear to be stuck, with no way to fix the issues that are overwhelming you.
Reaching out for therapy might seem scary and daunting at first, however it doesn't have to be that way. As an experienced therapist, I’m here to help you feel listened to. I will provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space where you feel safe to voice and explore those worries and difficulties.
My practice
As well as individual, one to one therapy for adults and young people, if you’re having relationship problems with your partner, I also offer counselling for couples. For couples therapy, you can attend either on your own to explore issues concerning you personally or attend together. I will not take sides - therapy allows you both to be heard.
Working with a diverse range of clients means that no counselling experience is the same. Having trained in person centred, CBT, relational and trauma informed therapeutic approaches means that I can tailor my counselling methods to suit your needs. I will work collaboratively with you as well as give you the time to develop the skills and confidence to understand yourself better and to make positive changes in your life.
With ongoing COVID-19 regulations, I'm offering limited face to face sessions , however appointments are still available by telephone or online through video call. Each session lasts around 50-60 minutes for both individual and couple work. I offer time limited (6-12 sessions) and longer term counselling. My practice is inclusive and welcoming to all.
Areas of counselling
Over the years, I have worked with many clients on issues such as anxiety, stress, low mood, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, bereavement, low self-esteem, loss of purpose and loneliness, as well as offering support with issues around cultural and racial identity. I’ve worked with clients who may not know what is bothering them and found that therapy work has been successful in helping them to unlock that uncertainty.
I’m a fully qualified psychotherapist who is a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). This means that I follow their code of conduct and attend supervision as well as receive regular CPD training to ensure I practise in an ethical and responsible way.
Finding the right counsellor is really important for sessions to be effective. If you're still feeling unsure about what happens in counselling, I can provide an initial 20 minute free telephone consultation before you start. You can contact me on 07900471088 or email adeleking@grow2becounselling.co.uk. I aim to reply to your call or email within 24 hours so please do get in touch.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Merit)
- Certificate in Relational and Couples Counselling (Relate)
- Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Certificate in Counselling Concepts
Additional Training (CPD)
- Mental Health Awareness
- Suicide Risk and Support
- Working with Domestic Violence and Abuse
- Group Facilitation
Please see my website for details of courses I have attended, including areas around:
- Managing Anxiety & Stress
- Trauma and Shame
- Racial Trauma
- Sex and Relationship Therapy
- Using Creative Therapeutic approaches with clients
- Mindfulness for Stress
Member organisations
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
BACP is one of the UK’s largest professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy. Therapists registered with the Association fall into a number of different membership categories such as Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP and Registered Member MBACP (Accred), each standing for different levels of training and experience. MBACP (Accred) and MBACP (Snr Accred) members have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by the Association.
Registered members can be found on the BACP Register, which was the first register to achieve Accredited Voluntary Register status issued by the Professional Standards Authority. Individual Members will have completed an appropriate counselling and/or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but will not appear on the BACP Register until they've progressed to Registered Member MBACP status.
All members are bound by a Code of Ethics & Practice and a Complaints Procedure. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
Accredited Register Scheme
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
- Anxiety, worry and uncertainty
- Low self-esteem and self confidence issues
- Loneliness
- Relationship Anxiety
- Family conflict
- Couple Counselling
- Race and Cultural identity
- Trauma
- Abuse
- Emotional Neglect
Therapies offered
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Fees
From £50.00 to £60.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Individual counselling from £50 per session.
Couple Therapy from £55 per session.
Availability
Hours between 9am to 9pm
Limited daytime appointments available only.
Further information
I've developed a busy private practice having previously worked as a couples counsellor with the charity Relate and also in the NHS as a counsellor for hospital and local authority employees and within CAMHS for young people.
Before becoming a therapist, I worked in corporate and professional services as well as in the H.E. universities sector. I believe this and my own personal experience has given me a good understanding and empathy for what difficult issues my clients may face.
