Beth Foulstone
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About me
Hi
There are times in life, when we feel that something just, 'does not feel okay' or we may experience an unsettling feeling hanging over us, and no matter what we do, this internal feeling , does not seem to disappear. This may impact on our daily functioning in everyday life; and our usual/ familiar coping methods. Life can become a struggle, and simple tasks may become challenging and emotionally draining. The 'not knowing' and emotional barriers can also affect our personal reactions, and perceptions of life and others around us.
I offer a non-judgmental and empathetic approach. I am here to listen and explore inner thoughts and feelings, which may connect to the past, present or future. I'm passionate about working at a clients pace, with their emotional well-being remaining paramount at all times; throughout this unique therapeutic process.
I consider myself to be a warm, caring and nurturing individual, who strives to inspire and empower children, young people and adults from every age group. My key aim is to develop an individual's self-esteem, personal resilience and overall positive outlook ,when faced with demanding circumstances and emotional milestones we may come across in life.
I have a nursery nursing/ Family related background; and host relevant experiences as a Counsellor / Family/ Couple practitioner ; working with a host of young people, adults/ older adults , and families; in overcoming a variety of emotional barriers and challenging family/ couple dynamics. This process requires a host of personalised and specialised counselling techniques; tailored to suit the individual needs of either the young person, adult and their family systems.
My wealth of experience enables me to work therapeutically and collaboratively with both a young person and their parent/carer offering family therapy/ couple's therapy and valuable family support interventions that aim to encourage joint resilience, team building and a unique opportunity to express and explore difficult thoughts and emotions in a safe environment.
Training, qualifications & experience
I completed ‘Person Centred’ counselling training which touched upon Carl Rodgers' three core conditions (empathy, unconditional positive regard and congruence.) This humanistic approach truly values the humanity and genuine being of each individual and works towards developing a client's conscious well being in the 'here and now'. Following this course I successfully completed the Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling. The psychotherapeutic concept of this type of counselling explores past, present and future issues. Both client and therapist work closely throughout therapy sessions in achieving a genuine and realistic goal. This approach may link into key theories such as the attachment theory /transactional analysis; along with focusing on future interventions, enabling a client to realistically adopt a range of cognitive techniques to support them both in the ‘present moment’ and in the future; enhancing both individual 'empowerment' and 'effective tools' , that positively work to compliment a client's routines and thought patterns .
I have also completed a primary CBT qualification in therapy / training ; implementing key concepts of cognitive behavioural therapy enabling a client to identify, challenge and work towards changing individual cognitive distortions and negative belief systems that can be explored both inside and outside of therapy sessions; adopting a host of simple CBT tasks that would work effectively towards ; realistic change and independent resilience.
I also touch on an IFS (Internal Family Systems ) approach throughout sessions; which subtly connects with both conscious/ unconscious parts within our 'core self ' - for example , 'our protectors ' and our 'exiles'; are often an inactive or active response /felt feeling relating to pain and our sense of control and relationship with 'past hurts' .
I am also a qualified Systemic Family Practitioner / Relational therapist; enabling me to work both creatively and therapeutically with young people, families and couples . Systemic approaches invite an awareness of the feelings and emotions evoked in conversational exchanges, and how this can be managed; whilst paying attention to related feelings of distress/ anxiety provoked by a particular experience or dilemma . A systemic 'gracious invitation' would encourage 'unvoiced 'stories' to be 'voiced' and explored throughout sessions. Systemic therapy works collaboratively with the family system/ partner - marriage system; 'opening the door' to possibilities and alternative family / relationship scripts, and communication patterns .
Through my training programme at Coventry CRUSE (Bereavement Organisation), I worked passionately with young people and adults, enabling them to effectively work through the 'grieving process' , at their own pace, thus working sensitively and empathetically ; through the five stages of both loss & grief , and how life may present in the 'here and now' and in the future.
A Bereavement Focus ; can effectively work 'hand in hand ' with a Family Focused - Systemic Approach; when supporting an illness / serious illness (eg - palliative care ) and bereavement; within a family system .
I have successfully completed a postgraduate certificate in Creative Therapy with Children and Families. This course has equipped me with the knowledge of creative arts to be used as form of unique therapy , which I have found to have been particularly beneficial to the psychological needs of young people and adults; working creatively to develop and build upon a creative mind-set.
A Creative - Person Centred Approach can work to invite a young person to explore inner causes/ triggers , that may connect to school resistance , a decline in school attendance , internal anxieties , peer related issues , lack of self belief , etc ; implementing a Psycho- Dynamic Approach would also empower thinking around triggering thought patterns ; inviting space for alternative- healthy / realistic thinking patterns / habits; working towards a break down in individual barriers & challenging thoughts ; that would work to develop coping methods; that may positively impact everyday life.
A range of Therapeutic/ Systemic approaches would also key into a host of issues that connect directly to both adults and older adults ; inviting space to really explore the ' here and now ' ; whilst inviting ' Future Thinking ' , around both 'Hope and Aspiration' , and exploration around realistic techniques that may positively move this 'Thinking' ; proactively forward .
I am a qualified Supervisor. This training has equipped myself with additional knowledge, enabling me to monitor, support and inspire fellow professional counsellors/ professionals in services (this includes YP counsellors/ Pastoral / Safeguarding Teams ) along with offering 'robust supervision' , sessions to a host of practitioners and staff teams- please take time to read my 'supervision section' , listed on my profile ; this will capture further ; the concepts/ purpose, related to 'core values' of supervision, the supervisee's experience of their 'supervision' session/s , and the supervision approach I presently employ.
I am also a member of the BACP which works to ethical guidelines. I also have valid professional identity insurance.
Qualifications:
- Advanced Professional Diploma In Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- Post Graduate Qualification in applied Systemic -Family therapy .
- Relationship / Couple Therapy Qualification .
- ABC Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills (PCT)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Therapy with Children and Families (Creative Therapy)
- Awareness In Bereavement Care - CRUSE
- Working with Bereaved Children and Young People Course - CRUSE
- Diploma In Clinical & Casework Supervision
- Primary qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Foundations of Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS)
- Trauma Informed Approaches
- Treatment Planning for ADHD Clients
- Qualified Senior Learning Mentor
- Qualified Nursery Nurse
- CAMHS training (self-harm, anxiety, depression, attachment)
- Qualified Safe-guarder (Safeguarding lead experience )
- Anxiety and Critical Thinking Certificate
- Mental Health 'Work Place' Lead Qualification
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Consultation (supervision sessions ) - staff related work issues (small group provision ) friendship dynamics , etc .
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 - £75.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Therapeutic sessions range from 45 minutes – 60 minutes for Children, Young People, Adults and Family systems , Couples, Support for Parents/ Co - Parents ; working together to understand their child /ren, & support for families / working teams (for example - this may support a work place dilemma , parental conflict , etc) .
I also offer supervision for trainee Young people's - Children's counsellors , Front Line staff , Safeguarding/Family support professionals .
Sessions are usually available Wednesday / Thursday/ Friday after 4.30pm and Saturday daytime ( am / pm sessions considered )
Coventry Service - . - Please note that there are very limited 'face 2 face sessions' available in Coventry - Tuesday only - after 4pm or on line sessions .
Birmingham Service -
Face - Face sessions (limited availability ) On - line / phone sessions are also available in the Birmingham area .
Session Fee's are listed below -
Children and Young People - £45
Children /Young People - Parent intervention / support - £55
Adults - £50 .
Family / Couple (eg - this may comprise of x2 family members ) - Counselling - £60 (couple ) - £70 (family) .
Family / Couple session -
A Couple or Family assessment would need to be carried out prior to sessions commencing . Please enquire further to find out how the process of Family therapy / Couple therapy and the assessment process work ; how would this assessment navigate through your Families / Couple's , presenting dilemma's / issues; and explore further , how this may look .
Supervision -
Supervision Session - £50 - one hour (on line ) however; face to face sessions will also be considered .
I will also email/text reply if this is your preferred option.
When I work
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Please note that evening sessions close at 8pm .
On-line sessions available in the Coventry area .
Face to Face / On line sessions offered; in the Birmingham area (limited availability)
Further information
A therapeutic relationship would involve a client’s voice being heard, listened to and genuinely supported ; ' free from judgement ' .
Talking therapy is considered a positive remedy for a host of emotional and mental health related issues; as well as being an effective support intervention for individuals experiencing a difficult 'life transition' or 'personal crisis'. Many of us can feel alone and withdrawn when faced with life's 'ups and downs'. Individuals may find that speaking and opening up about these 'ups and downs' , in a safe and confidential environment , could invite personal empowerment towards overall 'self development' whilst exploring realistic' life choices' - which could potentially be extremely life changing.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Kindest Regards
Beth
