Barbara Lehner-Platts MBACP Reg
Email meAbout me
My name is Babs and I am a counsellor and mindfulness teacher in the Fleet and Farnham area. 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 and alternatives. 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 Integrative counsellor I use a flexible approach, which I adapt to meet your needs. Counselling can be challenging but you will also find it incredibly rewarding.
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 their Ethical Framework for Good Practice.
Qualifications and Experience
Mindfulness & Yoga Therapy for Addiction - The Minded Institute
Mindfulness in Schools Project .b - Bangor University
Mindfulness Meditation Certificate - 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
Self Harm and Suicidal Ideation
ADHD and Autism (the disintegrating self)
Betrayal &, Affairs in Couples Therapy
Porn - and Internet Addiction
Neuroscience of Addiction
Mindfulness Meditation
LGB&T Awareness (lesbian,gay,bisexual & transgender)
Relationships - Affairs, what now?
Mental Health Awareness
Depression & Anxiety
Loss & Bereavement
CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy)
Drug & Alcohol Awareness
12 Step Programme
Mindfulness for Stress Reduction
Mind/Body Therapy for Addictions
Mindfulness in Client Work
Addiction Therapy
In addition to my private practice, I have worked as a Counsellor at Sadas (Surrey Alcohol Drugs & Addiction Service), Life Story in Reading and for an Employee Asssisted Programme (corporate) in Farnborough. I get referrals from Curian Medical Insurance (PTSD) and Triage (Addictions). I also run workshops and retreats for mindfulness based stress reduction therapy, self development, confidence building and Yoga meditation.
Member organisations
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
- Bereavement
- Binge-eating disorder
- Bipolar disorder
- Borderline personality disorder
- Bulimia nervosa
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Career
- Carer support
- Child related issues
- Chronic fatigue syndrome/ME
- Dependent personality disorder
- Depression
- Disabilities
- Domestic violence
- Drug abuse
- Eating disorders
- Emotional abuse
- Family issues
- Gambling
- Gender dysphoria
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Infertility
- Internet addiction
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Miscarriage
- Narcissistic personality disorder
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
- Panic disorder
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Physical abuse
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Postnatal depression
- Pregnancy and birth
- Redundancy
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Separation and divorce
- Sex addiction
- Sex problems
- Sexual abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal thoughts
- Tourette's syndrome
- 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 for a reduced fee (£30) to discuss your concerns, explain how I work and answer any questions you may have. We will talk about what you hope to gain from counselling and how we could work together to achieve your goal. |
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
Fleet, GU52
Type of session
| Online counselling: | Yes |
| Telephone counselling: | Yes |
| Face to face counselling: | Yes |
Practical details
| Sign language: | No |
| Other languages: | German |
Availability
Weekdays from 8.30am until 9pm
Types of client
| Young people |
| Adults |
| Older adults |
| Groups |
| Organisations |
| Employee Assistance Programme |
