Ailis Martin
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About me
I'm Ailis, and I am a professional and experienced counsellor and psychotherapist working with adults and adolescents, with a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, bereavement, abuse and relationship issues.
Emotional difficulties can often leave us feeling confused, conflicted, lonely and lost. I provide a professional and confidential one to one counselling service. This service is both short or long term work depending on your needs, in a safe, supportive and non-judgemental environment. I offer all my clients empathic understanding and unconditional positive regard.
The core of my work is rooted in the Humanistic Counselling Model and additionally, I may also draw upon a variety of therapy models including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), that are appropriate to the work I will be doing with you. I work in a collaborative manner with an open and respectful demeanour, creating a safe space for you to express yourself openly in order to grow, heal and regain control over your life.
Getting in touch...
Taking that first step can feel daunting, but I am a warm caring person and offer compassionate support to my clients, my aim as your counsellor is to be alongside you throughout your counselling journey.
I would love to hear from you so please get in touch today. You can call me on 07565 629857 or click here to send an email.
Training, qualifications & experience
Currently, I am in private practice, I have worked in different charity services, counselling young children. As well, in adult mental health for over two years covering a wide range of issues.
As a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP), I work in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Practice.
My qualifications:
- BA(Hons) in Humanistic Counselling
- DipHE Humanistic Counselling
- Certificate in Counselling Skills
Additional training and workshops I have attended:
- Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
- Equality and Diversity
- Expressive Arts Experimental Workshop
- Understanding Drug and Alcohol Misuse
- Counselling children and young people with Depression
- Domestic abuse awareness
- Safeguarding workshop.
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
£55.00 per session
Additional information
An initial first appointment is a chance to explore what you would want from counselling and how together we could work towards that. Anything you wish to discuss will be handled with sensitivity and in complete confidence. I will additionally do the counselling contracts if you wish to work with me.
If you are unsure whether or not to continue with therapy, you are under no obligation to continue beyond the initial appointment.
I offer day and evening appointments, this would have to be discussed at the initial meeting.
Individuals Counselling - £50.00 per 50 - minute session.
Payment can be made by Cash, Cheque or bank transfer.
I am happy to offer a FREE 10-minute telephone consultation to discuss any questions you may have or if you would like further information, please get in touch via my contact form here.
Further information
- I hold full Liability and Indemnity Insurance and an enhanced DBS Certificate.
- My Private Practice is based in Marmion Road in Southsea.
Therapy is an opportunity for you to explore new coping strategies, make choices about change and develop a deeper awareness and better understanding of self. I believe the key to successful therapy is the relationship between therapist and client.
