Bev Atkinson

Verified Verified Professional
Verified Professional

Every professional displayed on Counselling Directory has been independently verified by our team to ensure they have suitable credentials to practise.

Dip. Counselling, Level 5 CYP, MNCS Accred, RGN, C-DGS

About me

I offer a warm, compassionate and understanding counselling service for adults and young people, providing a safe and confidential space where you can talk openly and be heard without judgement. I believe that trust is at the heart of effective counselling. Building a respectful and trusting therapeutic relationship is important to me and I work at your pace, recognising that everyones experiences are unique, to help you feel safe to explore your thoughts, feeling and experiences. I can support you with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief ,low self-esteem and times of emotional uncertainty or change. Whether you are struggling with something recent or carrying experiences that have affected you for some time, counselling can offer an opportunity to understand yourself more deeply and explore ways forward. As a nurse as well, I have an understanding of the important connection between our physical and emotional wellbeing .

My approach is compassionate, non-judgemental and person-centred which aims to help you feel understood, supported and empowered to develop greater confidence and resilience

Training, qualifications & experience

 I have a diploma in counselling and psychotherapy, Level 5 diploma in counselling children and young people and I am a registered nurse. I am a certified specialist in recognising and deconstructing gaslighting.  I regularly update myself with CPD in various subjects that enhance my skills and inform my work most recently completing smoking cessation specialist training.I am currently registered with the National Counselling Psychotheray Society and NMC which require me to practise to specific standards and follow an ethical framework.

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

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.

NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

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

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
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).

This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£50.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Trainee counsellors

Additional information

reduced rate available for student counsellors

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Room at Elim Pentecostal Church complex, 13 Balloo Crescent, Bangor, County Down, BT19 7WP

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples

Key details

AccessNI check

AccessNI carries out criminal records checks for individuals working in certain roles in Northern Ireland. Find out more at justice-ni.gov.uk , or contact this professional directly.

Wheelchair user access
Wheelchair user access

Wheelchair-accessible premises should have step-free access for wheelchair users and individuals who are unable to climb stairs. If a Counsellor's premises aren't step-free, they may offer alternative services such as telephone/web-based appointments, home visits, or meeting clients in different location, so you can choose the option that suits you best.

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

Whatsapp
Zoom
Google Meet
FaceTime