Andy Goodwin
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About me
Life can be challenging at the best of times, and when something unexpected happens you may find yourself thrown off track or overwhelmed. It is perfectly normal not to be able to cope sometimes and it does not mean there is anything wrong with you
Alternatively, you might have a sense of being at a standstill in life or of something being missing, lacking motivation, direction or self-belief, or feel anxious but are unsure why. Seeking help at a time of uncertainty or when you are feeling vulnerable shows courage and a desire for change
I offer a safe and supportive space for you to talk openly about your thoughts, feelings and what is worrying you without being given advice or judged, and where you can be your authentic self
Being an integrative counsellor enables me to work adaptively and holistically through a combination of person-centred, gestalt and psychodynamic theory. The intention is to help you gain a greater sense of self, and develop a reliance on your own worth and decisions by providing honest feedback on what is being heard and observed
The counselling I provide is a partnership based on trust, respect and equality, and will be taken at a pace that works for you. Counselling can be very rewarding and life-enhancing, but it can also be difficult. I will support you along the way, whilst encouraging you to find your own solutions to the obstacles or challenges you are facing
My ultimate hope is that you learn to accept yourself as a whole by embracing your uniqueness and develop self-compassion to allow yourself to make mistakes, be spontaneous and enjoy being you
Training, qualifications & experience
Having faced my own struggles in the past with anxiety, confidence, loneliness, low mood, bereavement and self-worth, these are the areas I feel most adept at working with
But equally, I am comfortable in working with a range of other issues including work-related stress, gender identity, emotional control and relationships, and I am experienced in supporting young adults aged between 18-24
My counselling qualifications are as follows;
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Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB)
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Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CPCAB)
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CPCAB)
I have completed additional training and research on the grief process, unplanned endings, working with difference, diversity and inclusion, social anxiety, the role of shame in trauma and belief systems to enhance my knowledge
I am a registered member of BACP and the Psychological Protection Society
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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Identity, in the sense of finding out who you really and becoming that person
Therapies offered
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Fees
£40.00 - £45.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My fee for counselling is £45 for an in-person session, and £40 for an online session (the difference is due to the cost of room hire)
Reduced rates are available if you are a student or on low income
I offer an initial telephone consultation at no cost to discuss your needs and how I may be able to support you, prior to starting counselling
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In-person sessions are generally available during the day from 8am-4pm, whilst online sessions are offered during the day and evening from 5pm, but I may have some flexibility around this
