Andrea Standen
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About me
Helping you to help yourself is the philosophy of my service here at Broadlands Psychotherapy. I believe that we all need help at times to help ourselves, especially when times are hard, and when sometimes "we can't see the wood for the trees".
After a long career as a Registered General Nurse and a Certified Obstetric Nurse, I retrained as an Integrative Counsellor following a personal tragedy for which I had counselling. I now specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Supervision and have extensive clinical experience in a variety of primary, forensic and community healthcare settings. However, being client led, I continue to practice as a Person-Centered and Integrative Counsellor as well as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, to always ensure that the best therapeutic results are achieved. I have over twenty years experience as a counsellor and a supervisor, primarily in the NHS.
Within my practice I offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Trauma Focused CBT; Brief Solutions Focused Therapy; Integrative Counselling; Person-centred Counselling; Motivational Interviewing: Emotional Freedom Techniques and Relaxation. My consulting rooms are private and comfortable with free parking, and are close by to a main bus route. I offer limited evening and weekend appointments.
As a Senior Associate of the Royal Society of Medicine, and the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy I abide by their Codes of Ethics, and I am committed to continuing professional development and regularly attend further training, I also have regular supervision and am fully insured.
Training, qualifications & experience
Previously employed as a forensic psychotherapist with the Home Office and subsequently as head Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and founding member of an award winning multi-disciplinary NHS team.
Qualifications
MSc Advanced Counselling and Supervision, University of Glamorgan, 2005
p.g.Diploma Counselling, University of Wales, 2002
Registered Nurse, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, 1979
Obstetric Nursing Certificate, Norfolk & Norwich Hospital, 1976
Training
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for:
Children and Adolescents
- Anxiety and Panic
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Self Harm
Adults
- Anxiety and Panic
- Social anxiety
- Health Anxiety
- Self Esteem
- Depression
- Self Harm
- OCD
- PTSD
- Systemic Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Supervision (Newcastle model)
- CBT Trainer
All of the above completed at The Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre, Oxford University.
- CBT-I (Insomnia) - University of Pennsylvania, (BABCP)
- Behavioural Couples Therapy, (BABCP)
- ACT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, (BABCP)
- Developing Counselling Practice with Children and Young People - Coleg Sirgar
- Motivational Interviewing - University of Wales
- Brief Solutions Focussed Therapy - University of Wales
- PTSD - UK Psychological Trauma Society
- Substance Miss-use - Home Office
- Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse - Home Office
- CBT for Pain Management - Bronllys Pain Management Centre
- CBT to Harness Hope - Padesky Centre for Cognitive Therapy
- Assist - suicide prevention
& much more. I have a training and professional development portfolio which prospective clients may view.
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 - £120.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
My fees vary according to appointment times but start at £70 for a fifty minute, individual, appointment.
For supervision, of counsellors and psychotherapists, fees start at £80 for an individual for one hour. Group supervision fees vary according to the size of group and length of the session.
Please contact me for further information or regarding specialist fees, for example, Trauma-CBT, couples counselling, etc.
When I work
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Appointments Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm Limited evenings from 5pm and weekend appointments, primarily mornings, available.
Further information
Testimonials (names have been changed, originals available to view)
”Remember me?, I came to see you in December as I was drinking so much I was in danger of losing my job and home. I didn’t believe you could help me stop especially when you said you didn’t want me to stop drinking when I needed to. After just 6 sessions you said we were done. But I was still drinking, less I know but still drinking. You asked me to let you know when I hadn’t had a drink for 2 months. I didn’t believe you and I thought I had wasted my money. Well I had my last drink in January and even with lockdown I’m still not drinking. I can’t believe how much better I feel and how much money I have, it’s brilliant.” Jo.
"You wanted me to let you know how I did. Well I did it, I'm off to Cambridge to do medicine !! I would never have got through the stress without you. Thank you, thank you, thank you...." Gemma.
"Andrea, no more anxiety, scared there's something wrong with me that I'm really ill. No more too anxious to go anywhere because I'm trapped. I've actually been on holiday and loved it. Already booked another and I'm doing loads more stuff. It's great!"
"Hi Andrea, Life is sweet, content with work. I'm VERY grateful for your help, I practice your advice & remain vigilant of the "black dog"" - Will
"Thank you for giving me back my life" - Sue
"A lot of people these days are quick to complain but not so quick to give praise where its due, I just wanted to say a truly, heartfelt thank you" - Brian
" From one special person to another, thank you " - Jen
"You really made a difference" - Gordon
"Thank you - not only for giving me the tools to stop the meltdown but for helping me further my education" - Jaimie
"You've made me realise I'm not that odd after all and it has made me a lot happier" - Yvonne
"I can't believe I didn't do this sooner...I've wasted so much of my life because of anxiety" - Claire
"My kids have got their Mum back...they are so proud of me and I'm actually doing things with them and enjoying it! It's just great" - Helen
"I used to cry all the time, I don't anymore. I feel so much better and I know I'm still getting better" - Tricia
