Beth O'Sullivan

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MA Counselling/psychotherapy, MBACP
Available for new clients
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location_on Cheltenham, Gloucs, GL52
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

Sometimes, past experiences or current issues can lead to stress, anxiety, depression, relationship troubles, or just a general feeling of being unfulfilled. These issues can have an impact on every part of our lives. The aim of counselling/psychotherapy is to help us lead a healthier, more fulfilling life by increasing our awareness of what holds us back and avoiding things that throw us off balance.

You will receive support to address your concerns, thereby resolving troubling issues and improving your life. 

I offer a free initial online or telephone consultation to better understand your concerns and determine how I can best support you. This consultation also allows you to ask any questions you may have.

I am a psychotherapist/counsellor with 15 years of experience and was awarded a Master's degree in Counselling/psychotherapy by Goldsmiths University. I am accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and trained to work with a range of emotional difficulties including neurodiversity, generalised anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, depression, childhood trauma, recent trauma, sexual abuse, LGBTQ+ issues, bereavement, relationship issues, work-related issues, addiction, low self-esteem, adoption, identity issues, and personality disorders.

I aim to respond to new client enquiries within 24 hours.

Counselling/psychotherapy services online £45; at Cheltenham Therapy Rooms £55

Couples online £60; in-person £70. 

I offer fee concessions for those on benefits and therapy trainees; please refer to the Fees and Availability section for more information.

Please note, I'm in the process of updating my website domain from Chelmsford to Cheltenham 

Training, qualifications & experience

  • BACP accredited Counsellor & Psychotherapist
  • Masters Degree in Counselling/Psychotherapy (Goldsmiths, University of London)
  • Industry-specific diploma in cognitive behavioural therapy for addictive eating (accreditation Edexcel)
  • Certificate - Counselling eating disorders

Continuing professional development including; Addictions; narrative therapy; psychoanalytic understanding of shame; clinical assessment; post traumatic stress; contemporary approaches to psychotherapy with couples; trauma, memory and the restoration of one's self

  • Continuous clinical supervision
  • BA (Hons) English (East London University)
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Anglia Ruskin University)
  • Enhanced DBS check
  • Indemnity insurance

I worked as a group counsellor for 5 years facilitating group therapy for disordered eating; and have practiced as a psychotherapist/counsellor for 10 years offering individual and couples' therapy for a range of issues. I have worked for the following agencies:

  • Women's Therapy Centre, North London
  • Calm Counselling agency, Harlow
  • Waltham Forest Disability Resource Centre, Leyton, London
  • Group Therapy Disordered Eating

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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).

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£45.00 - £55.00
Free initial telephone or online session

Concessions offered for

  • check_circle Trainee counsellors
  • check_circle Unemployed
  • check_circle Refugees

Additional information

Individual online £45; Cheltenham therapy rooms £55

Couples online £60; Cheltenham therapy rooms £70

When I work

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

Mornings, afternoons and evenings

Cheltenham, Gloucs, GL52

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check info

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Wheelchair user access info
Wheelchair user access

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You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

Online platforms

Discord
Microsoft Teams
Skype
Zoom