Brenda Steel

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About me

Hello, my name is Brenda. I work in an Integrative way so that I may draw on different theories and approaches that best suit the individual client. I believe counselling is a two-way process and we can work together to find out which approach best suits you. I work in a client-led way, so we can go at your pace and we can explore your feelings in a way that works for you. 

I work with clients who are at big life stages and are questioning who they are and what they want for the next stage of life, this might include change of career, children leaving home, menopause, end of a relationship or retirement.

I come from a background in Early Years Education. Many of the theories in counselling are based upon our experiences in our formative years and how they shape our lives and choices in the here and now. With that in mind, I will often work with the client's 'Inner Child' to explore childhood emotions and the impact they can have on adult lives.

I offer both face-to-face sessions and online sessions. 

Training, qualifications & experience

Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.

Experience working with clients questioning life choices, grief, relationship difficulties, and anxiety. Trauma, Adult survivors of Child sexual abuse, neglect, emotional and physical abuse.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

I offer early bird sessions for clients who would like an early morning session on Tuesdays 7am or 8am online only. I offer sessions to clients in person on Thursdays only. 

Further information

I work with clients aged 18+

Base Point Centres Ltd, The Base, Dartford Business Park, Victoria Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5FS

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

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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.

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Basepoint is near to public transport links, buses and train station close by. There is a car park on site which is free for the first hour after this time there is a small fee.

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