Avril Scott
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About me
Welcome to my profile.
Are you constantly giving to others and find you have nothing left for yourself? Do you need some time for you, to explore your identity? Maybe you are depressed or struggling with loss, anxiety, or sadness?
If you are finding life a challenge or feel you need someone to talk to, then I can help. I can offer you a confidential, non-judgemental space where you can be listened to empathically.
I firmly believe that working with a Counsellor to explore what is going on for you can lead to real change in your life. So whether you are adjusting to life’s changes or trying to overcome loss, I can help.
I am a professional, qualified Psychodynamic Counsellor. I am a registered member of the BACP and my work is bound by their Ethical Framework. I work integratively, combining my psychodynamic background with a person-centred approach, to help people overcome their fears and move forward with their life more confidently.
I have counselling experience of working with adults of all ages, particularly older adults. I have previously worked as a counsellor for The Counselling Foundation and for Bedford Counselling and Training, where I held the position of Trustee.
I offer weekly or fortnightly 50 minute sessions, working open ended or long-term, in individual therapy.
I work either in-person or online sessions on zoom or Teams. I work from a bespoke counselling room in Bedford town centre.
Please call or email me to set up a free, no commitment, 10 minute zoom call. We would then arrange a convenient time to hold an initial consultation to explore what you are looking for from counselling and whether we can work together.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have experience in working with a diverse group of clients with a range of issues, including general anxiety, depression, loss, relationship problems, coping with terminal illness and bereavement.
- Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling
- Advanced Certificate in Somatic Trauma Theory and Skills
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
- Certificate in Solution Focused Therapy Essentials
- Certificate in Clinical Assessment Skills
- Foundation Certificate in Psychodynamic Counselling
- MSc Cognitive Science and Intelligent Computing
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Free initial online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Initial consultation - 1 hour - £55.
I currently have availability on Thursdays.
Weekday sessions - 50 minutes - £60 per session.
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I currently have times available on Thursdays in person or online.
