Anna Howells - Registered Member MBACP (Accredited)

Anna Howells - Registered Member MBACP (Accredited)

The Old Pike House
65 Station Road
Purton
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN5 4AJ

The Counselling & Psychotherapy Centre
23 Bath Road
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN1 4AS

07964 690752

annahowellscounselling.com

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About me

Choosing a therapist can be a daunting task whether this is your first time and you are not exactly sure what it is all about or whether you have had counselling in the past and are looking to return.

I offer a friendly, confidential and professional counselling service for adults and young people where you will be supported and encouraged to begin to make sense of how you are feeling during difficult times.

I believe we all have an inborn ability and desire to grow towards fulfilling our true potential and that only we are the experts on our lives. The way I work reflects my own personal values, where I believe we all deserve genuine acceptance and respectful understanding. By providing the right space, time and support, individuals have an opportunity to become more self-aware, leading to greater confidence, improved relationships and empowerment.

Training, qualifications & experience

Qualifications

I hold a Foundation Degree in Therapeutic Counselling awarded by Bath Spa University plus a Certificate in Working with Children and Young People gained through Weston College. I also hold a Certificate in Counselling for Depression achieved at the Metanoia Institute London. I have also gained a Certificate in the Study of the Couple Relationship awarded by Tavistock Relationships London and have attended Part 1 of a four-part EMDR training programme.

As an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (www.bacp.co.uk), I work within their ethical framework of good practice and have regular supervision for my therapeutic work. I hold a current DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Certificate.

I am committed to regular Continuous Professional Development.

Experience

  • Offering Counselling for Depression within the NHS
  • Offering brief intervention for Mental Health Issues (CBT) in GP surgeries within the NHS
  • As a volunteer Youth Counsellor in Swindon
  • As a School Counsellor within schools in both North Somerset and Gloucestershire
  • As a volunteer Bereavement Counsellor at a Hospice in North Somerset
  • Offering counselling to Carers and Young Carers throughout North Somerset
  • Additionally, I have over 18 years’ experience working alongside young people in an academic and caring environment gained through Primary and Secondary Schools plus experience of supporting disaffected young people within a Referral Unit.

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

BACP

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

        Therapies offered

        Fees

        Introductory counselling session: 30 minutes - Free

        Face-to-face counselling session: 50 minutes - £40

        In certain circumstances home visits are also offered

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        Maps & Directions

        Swindon, SN5 4AJ
        Swindon, SN1 4AS

        Type of session

        Online counselling: No
        Telephone counselling: No
        Face to face counselling: Yes

        Practical details

        Sign language: No
        Other languages: None

        Accessibility

        Wheelchair access: Unspecified

        Availability

        Daytime, evening and a limited number of Saturday morning appointments are offered depending of availability.

        Types of client

        Young people
        Adults
        Older adults
        Employee Assistance Programme