82 Abbotsbury Road
Broadstone
Near Poole
Dorset
BH18 9DD
Durham House Clinic
60 Reading Road South
Fleet
Hampshire
GU52 7SD
07749 342040
Barbara Freeman MBACP Reg, Counselling Supervisor
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My name is Babs and I am an existential counsellor. I have recently moved my private practice to Broadstone, Dorset, but for the foreseeable future I will still continue to work as a counsellor, mindfulness and Yoga teacher in Fleet, Hants. I also offer counselling supervision for other counsellors, coaches, health professionals and students.
My aim is to provide you with a calm, safe and supportive space to talk about what is troubling you; counselling can help you understand and deal with your situation better. I will listen, respect your needs and acknowledge your feelings to help you explore your options. You will not be judged, analysed or told what to do and we will work together to find a way forward, suitable for you – one step at a time.
Our relationship will be based on honesty, acceptance and understanding. I believe that: - we are shaped by our past and environment; - we have freedom of choice; - we are responsible for our own lives; - given the right support you can find meaning and happiness within your limitations.
As an existential counsellor I use a flexible, more interactive approach, which I adapt to meet your needs. Counselling can be challenging but you will also find it incredibly rewarding. It could change your life for the better.
For further information, please click the link to my website www.innerfocuscounselling.co.uk or contact me via Counselling Directory.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide by The Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.
Qualifications and Experience
OCN Certificate in Counselling Supervision Level 5 - OCN Credit4Learning - Lisa Mass
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher Training - Mindful UK
Mindfulness & Yoga Therapy for Addiction - The Minded Institute
Mindfulness in Schools Project .b - Bangor University
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - CPCAB
Level 4 Certificate in Counselling Skills - CPCAB
TA 101–Transactional Analysis - Institute of Transactional Analysis
Levels 1-3 Certificate in Counselling Skills - CPCAB
Certificate in Further and Higher Education - University of Surrey
Continuing Professional Development
Working with Shame - Christiane Sanderson
Trauma Summit
Landscapes of Grief - Conference
Trauma, Dissociation & Recovery - Carolyn Spring
CBT Boot Camp Level 2 - Dr.Christine Padesky
Working with survivors of Domestic Abuse - Christiane Sanderson
Running Therapy Groups - Confer
Child Sexual Abuse - Carolyn Spring
Trauma & Dissociative Identity Disorder - Carolyn Spring
Introduction to EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) - Louise Alexander
The Disintegrating Self (Autism) - Dr Phil Mollon
Attachment Theory - Sir Richard Bowlby
CBT Boot Camp - Dr.Christine Padesky
Self Harm & It's Meanings - Anna Motz
Working with Depression - Gill Bannister
Mindfulness in Schools with Jon Kabat-Zinn
Learning Difficulties and Autism - Dr Phil Mollon
Emotional Intelligence for Leadership
Stress Competencies & Strategy for Management
Resilience at Work
Approaches to Addiction Therapy - Jon Lavender
Anxiety & Stress Management
Working with LGB&T (Lesbian, Gay, Bi- & Transgender) clients
Mental Health Awareness
Loss & Bereavement
Drug & Alcohol Awareness
Yoga Therapy for Addictions - The Minded Institute
Conversations with the Body - Margaret Langdale
Self Harm and Suicidal Ideation
Porn - and Internet Addiction
Neuroscience of Mindfulness
Relationships - Betrayal & Affairs
Depression & Anxiety
12 Step Programme
Mindfulness for Stress Reduction
Mindfulness in Client Work
In addition to my private practices, I have worked for charities (Surrey Alcohol Drugs & Addiction Service and Life Story) and for Employee Assisted Programmes (corporate). I get referrals from Cigna, Curian Medical Insurance (PTSD) and Triage (Addictions). I also run workshops and retreats for mindfulness based stress reduction therapy, self development and Yoga.
Member organisations
Accredited register membership
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- ADHD
- Affairs and betrayals
- Alcoholism
- Anger management
- Anorexia nervosa
- Antisocial personality disorder
- Anxiety
- Asperger's syndrome
- Attachment disorder
- Avoidant personality disorder
- Behaviour problems
- Bereavement
- Binge-eating disorder
- Bipolar disorder
- Borderline personality disorder
- Bulimia nervosa
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Career counselling
- Carer support
- Childhood bereavement
- Childhood bullying
- Chronic fatigue syndrome/ME
- Dependent personality disorder
- Depression
- Depression and anxiety in children
- Disabilities
- Discrimination
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug addiction
- Eating disorders
- Emotional abuse
- Family issues
- Feeling sad
- Gambling
- Gender dysphoria
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Health anxiety
- Histrionic personality disorder
- Hoarding
- Infertility
- Internet addiction
- Loneliness
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Miscarriage
- Narcissistic personality disorder
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
- Panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Physical abuse
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Postnatal depression
- Pregnancy and birth
- Redundancy
- Relationship problems
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Separation and divorce
- Separation anxiety
- Sex addiction
- Sex problems
- Sexual abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal thoughts
- Trauma
- Work-related stress
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Mindfulness, Meditation, Yoga Therapy
Therapies offered
Fees
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It is important that you feel comfortable and safe with your therapist; this is why I offer an INITIAL CONSULTATION to discuss your concerns, explain what counselling is and answer any questions you may have. We talk about what you hope to gain from it and how I could support you. There is no need to make any decision straight away. |
Further information
I also offer workshops and courses in mindfulness training/meditation. I teach on a 1-2-1 basis or in a group format and also run corporate training sessions.
Maps & Directions
Near Poole, BH18 9DD
Fleet, GU52 7SD
Type of session
| Online counselling: | Yes |
| Telephone counselling: | Yes |
| Face to face counselling: | Yes |
| Home visits: | No |
Practical details
| Sign language: | No |
| Other languages: | German |
Accessibility
| Wheelchair access: | No |
Availability
Dorset practice: Friday afternoons to Tuesdays.
Fleet practice: Tuesday eve., Wednesdays, Thursdays and Friday morning
Facetime or telephone sessions are available Mondays to Saturdays
Types of client
| Adults |
| Older adults |
| Groups |
| Organisations |
| Employee Assistance Programme |
