Barbora Bruff
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About me
Hello, my name is Barbora, I am an integrative therapist with a range of experience in different areas specialising in depression, anxiety, trauma informed practice and addictions. I work with adults and young people age 15+. I am also trained Health care professional with years of experience within critical care setting in NHS hospital environment. Having completely transformed my life through my own personal journey in therapy, I would like to help others benefit from this incredible experience of growth, self-discovery and healing to improve their lives for the better.
When creating a plan for my clients, I take a holistic approach to make an individual tailored plan to meet their specific needs and goals. This plan naturally evolves and adapts overtime as we progress through the healing process.
Being an integrative therapist allows me to use a variety of tools and techniques including creative medias like clay, colours, shells as well as breath work, meditation and movement to allow expression beyond words. This helps to deepen the experience of therapy and allows us to see world through various lenses, adding different perspectives.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling CPCAB
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies CPCAB
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills CPCAB
- Certificate in Online & Telephone Counselling
- Suicide Intervention - level 2 intermediate
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA England)
- Group Facilitation
- PCE-CfD (Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression)
CPD:
- Embodied experience and Polyvagal theory
- Counselling in Bereavement
- Grief workshop with Sasha Bates
- Basic Neuroscience of Addiction and Recovery
- Safeguarding of vulnerable children and adults
- Working with Self-harm and Suicide
- Eating Disorder masterclass
- Complexity of domestic Abuse
- Timelines for attachment and trauma
Experience:
- counsellor for Addictions and recovery at The Living room
- counsellor in Mind at Mid Herts
I also have over twenty years of experience working as a healthcare professional within the NHS critical care services.
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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£40.00 - £50.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- Face to face sessions
- Walk and talk sessions
- Video/Zoom sessions
- Hybrid
I am happy to discuss fee depending on your circumstances
When I work
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Further information
How I work:
All sessions are 50 minutes in length. For continuity sessions will ideally be held weekly/fortnightly on the same day and time. I offer both daytime and evening sessions but I can be flexible for shift workers if necessary.
The relationship between client and therapist is the major catalyst for a change.
I therefore offer one initial free consultation, to find out if we can work together effectively. During this consultation, we will explore the reasons for seeking counselling and how you would like me to help you. Fees will be discussed and negotiated depending on individual circumstances during the initial session.
Sessions offered:
- Face to Face
- Online/Zoom
- Hybrid (mix of face to face and online)
- Telephone
- Walk and talk (talking counselling session outdoors during day light hours only)
Please call or email me to enquire and I will endeavour to respond to you as soon as possible. Please do check your junk mail in case you haven't had response from me after 48 hours.
