Alan Newton
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
How counselling can Help
Are you unhappy with specific aspects of your life? Or perhaps you are experiencing a general sense of unease? Making the initial decision to attend counselling can be difficult and takes courage, but the benefits can be immense.
As a counsellor, I believe in building trust with my clients where feelings can be carefully considered, and change can be explored in a safe and understanding environment where your own personal resources come to the fore.
What to expect from counselling
The foundation for my approach to counselling is Person-Centred, and building on this, I integrate a range of evidence based counselling and psychotherapeutic models and tools, such as CBT, that can be adapted to your needs.
I offer both focused short-term work and open-ended or longer-term work. I also understand that not everyone can travel to see a counsellor so in some cases, I can offer counselling online, by telephone, or in specific circumstances home visits.
What to expect from your first session
At the first session we will have the opportunity to meet and discuss your needs and how we might best work together to achieve your goals.
My approach to counselling
I view therapy as a dynamic journey of self-discovery and growth, requiring close collaboration with clients to explore new possibilities, navigate challenges, and unearth new personal resources. Together, we create a secure, nurturing space where clients find their voice, rebuild self-worth, and embark on their unique path to their best life.
Therefore, therapy is not just about learning from the past, it is also a process of empowerment for you to make better decisions in the present and future. You already have the wisdom and personal resources you need within yourself – I am here to help you re-discover them.
*I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and I also hold an enhanced DBS background check, available on request.
Training, qualifications & experience
My qualifications include:
- Level 4 Advanced Diploma in Person Centred Counselling, Integrative (Herne Bay Counsellor Training)
- Honours Degree in Visual Art (Sydney College of the Arts)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Health Science (Flinders University, Adelaide)
- Degree in Health Science (Sydney University)
I'm also a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and I work to their code of ethics with all clients.
My additional training includes:
- Trauma
- Self harm and suicide
- Death and bereavement
- Counselling for children and Young People
- CBT
- Anxiety and depression
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
£45.00 per session
Additional information
Free initial telephone or online session.
