About me
If you need to talk I’m here to listen. Most people find me easy to talk to, I hope you will too. I'm an experienced Person Centred counsellor with nine years in private practice. I work individually with adult clients (18+). I am not a couples counsellor.
What brings you here? Clients often reach out as they are facing issues they can't resolve on their own. This may result in a sense of being frustrated & stuck, anxious or depressed. When things are going wrong we can overthink & be our harshest critic - which can be exhausting and knock confidence & self esteem. I'm sorry if you are struggling at the moment. If you decide to work with me I'll do my best to help.
I offer UK wide online & phone counselling. Additionally, if you are local to the Bridgwater area, in-person sessions are available. I a registered member of the BACP, ensuring my commitment to ethical practice and high standards of therapy.
How can I help? As an experienced Person Centred counsellor in private practice, I work with clients experiencing a wide range of issues.
The Person Centred approach is a highly effective talking therapy enabling you to:
-explore thoughts and feelings,
-gain valuable insights, and
-develop your inner strength and resilience.
Issues that typically come up in therapy could be around: work stress & burn out, anxiety, depression, trauma, an accident, separation, estrangement, dementia, being a carer, waiting on a medical diagnosis/procedure, bereavement, supporting a loved one with their own issues, challenging work culture, expectations of others or ourselves etc etc.
I provide therapy for men and women. Its generally recognised that women tend to be better at talking through the issues they face & getting additional help when needed. Men can find it harder to talk about their problems & access support - this may mean that issues can get very serious before a man considers therapy. Getting the right help at the right time can make all the difference.
I often get a call from a woman arranging an initial session for a man in her life. This could be a woman worried about her partner, a mother worried about her son, a sister worried about her brother, a daughter worried about her dad - if you this is you, feel free to get in touch.
Session atmosphere is supportive and informal – a confidential and safe space where you be yourself, be heard, understood and accepted. You are in control of what you share, and we'll work at your own pace.
My values: I’ve always had a strong drive to help and heal people. I hate seeing any living creature in pain. It’s very rewarding to see clients making progress and having successful therapy. Its great to see a client smile and laugh again.
My friends describe me as down-to-earth, caring and genuine.
Our initial session will be a chance for us to meet, discuss your needs, and determine if we're a good fit. We'll also cover practical matters such as scheduling, fees, and confidentiality.
To connect, you can book sessions through my online calendar on my website, email me at greenlodgecounselling@gmail.com, or call me at 07824112573. I welcome your questions and look forward to hearing from you.
Please note - I work individually with adult clients i.e 18+ (I am not a couples counsellor)
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Counselling
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- ASSIST suicide intervention Training
- Mental Health First Aid Course
- Certification in online counselling (Covid 19 primer) -BACP/OU.
- Video & phone counselling 2.0 - BACP/OU
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.
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
AM, PM & evening sessions available.
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