Athena Harper
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About me
I am Athena, and I offer counselling to anyone in need of being listened to, in a space wholly for them.
I am an integrative counsellor which means that I can combine different models of counselling. I can therefore offer a flexible approach to my clients, appropriate to what they need. Mainly, I work using both the person centred and psychodynamic theories of counselling.
A person centred approach means that together we will explore you as a whole person, led by you. We would look at the challenges you may be having with regard to perceptions of yourself; for example, in the areas of self worth, self esteem or identity. We would work towards a stronger sense of identifying and fulfilling your own potential.
A psychodynamic approach offers a space to explore your unconscious mind, your past and your experiences. Being attentive to these areas of the mind may help to ease difficulties, or help to highlight repeating patterns of behaviours or feelings. We would then work in turn to help alleviate any conflict and pain you may be facing.
I will listen to you in a safe, non judgemental environment helping to cultivate freedom and joy for your whole self.
I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP): Registration number 00817335. I abide by the ethical code of conduct of the BACP.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) Registration number 00817335.
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Level 4) Gloucestershire College, Cheltenham
- Level 2 Certificate In Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health - West London College
- 10 years experience working in a residential UK Boarding school
- Safeguarding children, lead management experience
- Family support work experience
- BA (Hons) 2:1 Event Managements with Tourism, University of Gloucestershire
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
£40.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£40.00
50 minute session
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My working hours are flexible and change weekly due to client working patterns. Please do get in touch if you would like to discuss a session time outside of the working hours listed here.
Further information
I can offer counselling on Zoom or face to face, after an initial phone call we would arrange a time and I would send you a link, then off we go!
If you would like to take the next steps and get in touch my mobile number is 07501 079717 or you can email me using the contact form.
After you have made contact with me, I will get back in touch to arrange a free 15-20 minute initial call to see how I may be able to help you. If you would like to then book in a first session that would be face to face at a local venue or online via Zoom, at a cost of £40 per session.
When we first meet or call we would then discuss how often you would like to meet, usually weekly, and also a few things about confidentiality, how I work, what you are hoping the outcomes of counselling will be etc.
If you have any questions please just give me a call, I am happy to chat!
