About me
Hi there, I am an accredited counsellor with over 35 years’ experience working with clients of different ages covering a range of issues. My practice is founded upon a belief that we all have the inner resources that can be trusted to guide us when dealing with the issues and challenges that we face in our lives.
To support you in accessing these resources my practice very much focuses on the creation of an environment that is experienced by you as one where you feel unconditionally accepted, of being heard and my genuine openness. It is the comfort and freedom created by such an environment that I feel is the setting where you are best able to deal with the challenging, sensitive and painful issues that initially prompted you to consider counselling.
If you are considering taking the courageous step of seeking counselling support, and feel that the above might be what you are looking for, please call or email me and I will get back to you to arrange a free introductory call/session. This will enable you to ask any questions you may have and for me to say a little more about what support I feel I can offer you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training, qualifications & experience
Alongside a 30yr career in teaching I trained in counselling, working originally as a volunteer counsellor in a hospice setting, but later, following completion of more formal training, as a full-time counsellor in schools, as a sessional counsellor for counselling agencies and over the past fifteen years my own practice working with issues like, addiction, depression, relationships, loss, spirituality, loneliness and anxiety.
Advanced Level (7) qualifications.
Batchelor of education.
Master’s degree in Education (Birmingham University)
Post Graduate diploma in Counselling and Supervision (Kinharvie, Glasgow)
Master’s degree in Counselling and Supervision (Glasgow Caledonian University).
I have complemented my training and qualifications with on-going professional development in key areas of counselling and supervision. I am also a published author producing articles based upon my studies and experience e.g. professional development for counsellors, loss and bereavement, the place of counsellor presence in therapy, chaplaincy, contemplation/pilgrimage and personal/spiritual development.
I have also prepared and led training days for teachers in primary and secondary schools on spirituality with an emphasis on the place of contemplation and meditation in nurturing the personal and spiritual development of young people.
I work online (Zoom, Meet or Teams), face to face in my own counselling room, or at your location if appropriate.
Thank you for reading my profile. If you have questions or would like to discuss further how I might be able to support you, please email or phone me and we can take it from there.
My practice is compliant with the NCPS code of ethics, I hold a current enhanced DBS certificate, am registration with the Information Commissioner’s Office and have appropriate insurance cover.
Contact details:
Phone - 07720313994
Email – bernard11elmave@gmail.com
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
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Fees
£25.00 - £40.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
As mentioned above there is no charge for an initial introductory call/meeting
Supervision £50 per session (concessions by negotiation).
Further information
I am a published author writing articles, in a range of publications, on the themes of:
- Child bereavement
- Pastoral care in schools
- Professional development for counsellors
- Contemplation and meditation in schools
- The possible place of contemplative practices in personal development.
I have also prepared and led inset training days for teachers in primary and secondary schools on the value of contemplation and meditation in nurturing the spiritual development of students and their well-being.
