Cara Bowler
Email meAbout me
In times of crisis or confusion we all need some help and support, and therefore its essential to have friends and family around to share emotions and express how you are feeling. However, if you seek an independent person to speak with, I listen to, empathise with, encourage and help to empower individuals.
I understand the nature of problems encountered varies according to the setting and could include, for example, depression, anxiety, the need to manage harmful emotions and behaviours, or difficulties with coping with traumatic experience and events.
I work with clients with mild to moderate mental health problems, or with people who need support because of genetic disorders or diseases such as cancer or other illnesses.
I offer a reduced fee for your first session this is to establish working relationship, answer any questions you may have. This is also opportunity for you to share a little of your journey.
I offer a safe, confidential, non-judgmental warm space for therapy. Providing counselling face to face, over the telephone, or online via skype, offering short- and long-term therapy and confidential record keeping.
Referral and liaison:
I am a small independent counsellor and therefore if individuals are unable to reach these areas, I am happy to recommend other counsellors to ensure you find the best support.
My message:
We all face challenging times and times of feeling under-pressure in our personal and or work life’s, this is no secret! The secret is how we decide to deal with those challenging times! And therefore, I encourage you to speak to your friends and family or seek an independent person to speak with.
Therapy is so special when you are able to find a therapist that works for you.
Therapy has been and will continue to be life changing for many of my clients.
Thank you for visiting my profile. If I can help in anyway please do not hesitate to contact me.
All I ask is that you be fully committed and ready for the journey.
Together we will build on a working relationship that is safe, respectful, honest and open.
Take great care
Training, qualifications & experience
Degree in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB) Present
Diploma in CBT
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB)
Level 3 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB)
Level 2 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB)
Domestic abuse awareness
Trauma Focused - CBT
Sand Tray Training 6hrs CPD
Place2be Volunteer Introductory
Place2be Safeguarding Training
Level 3 First Aid at work
Mental Health First Aid
CACHE level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young Peoples Workforce (QCF)
Home-Start Early Communication Training
Home-Start Post-Natal Illness
Home-Start Working with Children with Special Needs
Safe Guarding Children and Adults
Certificate Of Service - recognition of Commitment
Certificate of Achievement by Youth and Connections
Certificate of Achievement YMCA
I also currently work for Embrace, offering therapy to children that have been victims of crime
and MINDBLMK.
Member organisations
Accredited register membership
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- ADHD
- Affairs and betrayals
- Anger management
- Anorexia nervosa
- Antisocial personality disorder
- Anxiety
- Attachment disorder
- Attachment disorder in children
- Autism
- Avoidant personality disorder
- Behaviour problems
- Bereavement
- Binge-eating disorder
- Bipolar disorder
- Borderline personality disorder
- Bulimia nervosa
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Carer support
- Child related issues
- Childhood bereavement
- Childhood bullying
- Children’s learning difficulties
- Dementia
- Dependent personality disorder
- Depression
- Depression and anxiety in children
- Disabilities
- Discrimination
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Eating disorders
- Emotional abuse
- Family issues
- Feeling sad
- Gender dysphoria
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Hearing voices
- Histrionic personality disorder
- HIV/AIDS
- Hoarding
- Infertility
- Learning difficulties
- Loneliness
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Miscarriage
- Narcissistic personality disorder
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
- Panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Paranoid personality disorder
- Passive aggressive behaviour
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Physical abuse
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Postnatal depression
- Pregnancy and birth
- Psychosis
- Redundancy
- Relationship problems
- Schizophrenia
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Separation and divorce
- Separation anxiety
- Sex problems
- Sexual abuse
- Sexuality
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal thoughts
- Tourette's syndrome
- Trauma
- Work-related stress
- Young carers
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Fees
£40 for individual Adults
£65 for couples
£30 for Armed forces & psychotherapy/counselling students.
£30 for young people. 6-18years (if in therapy at reduced rate and young person turns 19+ you will still receive therapy at the reduced rate)
A session runs for 50 minutes.
I offer both short-term and long-term counselling.
I ask for 24 hours notice of cancellation.
Skype and telephone sessions will need to be paid in advance.
One to One session can be paid on the day via cash or bank transfer.
Cheques are not accepted, apologies for any inconvenience.
Further information
I'm a qualified BACP Counsellor with my own insurance and individual membership status.
I also abide by the BACP ethical frame work. I currently work with adults, children and young people. I offer a safe, non-judgemental and confidential counselling relationship where your feelings, thoughts and emotions are at the centre of our work together. I am qualified to Diploma level in Person Centred Counselling which means that I concentrate on you as an individual and your needs however I draw on my knowledge of other therapeutic approaches to best suit the needs of my clients. Most importantly, I hope my down to earth yet professional approach will enable you to relax and to put you at ease which is particularly helpful when disclosing difficult life experiences
I have worked in mental health services for eleven years this includes four academic years as a school counsellor and in the public sector and two years working in private practice. This has given me the opportunity not only to work with young people and staff on a wide range of issues such as anxiety, SEN, self-harm, depression, sexual health, sexuality, self-esteem, gender issues, bereavement, difficult relationships, family breakdown and trauma but I also deliver play therapy sessions for primary age children as well as consultations with parents and carers. I really believe In supporting young people work towards making positive step towards reaching their potential. I'm very creative with my work, not everyone find it easy to come in and open up.
Building a positive working relationship is important t to me. I'm very passionate about creating positive counselling experiences for people in the hope that together we can change a culture of not talking.
If you need a safe confidential space to share your past, present or future then the space I offer May just be the place for you.
Maps & Directions
Bedford, MK44
London, W5
Type of session
| Online counselling: | Yes |
| Telephone counselling: | Yes |
| Face to face counselling: | Yes |
| Home visits: | No |
Practical details
| Sign language: | No |
| Other languages: | None |
Accessibility
| Wheelchair access: | Yes |
Availability
Monday-Thursday 8am - 16.00pm 19.15pm - 21.00pm Saturday 8.00 - 18. 00pm
Types of client
| Children |
| Young people |
| Adults |
| Older adults |
| Couples |
| Families |
| Groups |
| Organisations |
| Employee Assistance Programme |
Skype details
Skype name
carabowler_1
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