About me
Scary, isn't it, admitting you need some help and then having to find someone to help you?
Making contact with a therapist for the first time is a brave step into the unknown and I welcome and applaud you for getting even this far down the track. Most don't even make it here. I very much hope you'll find what you need either in my profile or elsewhere.
Maybe you'd like things to change in your life. You might be struggling with a specific issue such as a relationship difficulty, bereavement, illness or something in your past. You might find yourself feeling generally unhappy or uncomfortable and aren't quite sure why. Perhaps you‘ve come to a point in your life where you are simply keen to know more about yourself. Counselling can help. Together, we can explore your feelings in a bid to find a way in which you can be more content.
I aim to provide a warm and accepting space for you to express yourself fully and in confidence. You can talk about anything you wish to, however difficult. I will listen attentively and without judgement.
Before we decide to work together, we will have an initial 20-30 minute meeting online or on the phone - free of charge - so that we can discuss what you need from counselling.
I came into the therapy profession quite simply because my own therapists helped me very effectively over time. Part of my own therapeutic journey included coming to the realisation that I wanted to work as a therapist and 6 years of study and reflection ensued.
I worked with a number of different therapists over two decades and I found this helpful. I needed different qualities in a therapist at different times in my life. You might find the same so it is important to find the person who is right for you right now - come and meet a few of us before you decide.
As well as traditional talking therapy, I like to work with creative expression (e.g drawing and writing) and the body's felt sense. I offer these as options only. If you are comfortable to explore them, we can do so. I offer the opportunity to explore the here and now as well as your past experiences and, if appropriate for you, more spiritual and esoteric planes of existence including astrology in which I have done some training.
I am also withdrawal aware - that is to say that I have an understanding of the issues around withdrawing from drugs prescribed for conditions including depression and anxiety and I offer support and signposting with this.
Training, qualifications & experience
CPCAB Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Transpersonal Integrative model)
Counselling experience includes working with alcohol dependence, relationship breakdown, bereavement, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, childhood abuse and neglect, self harm, work with young people with learning disabilities, life changes.
Extensive CPD includes: sand tray work, working with shadow, the embodiment of issues, creative journalling, supporting clients with a history of abuse, psychological astrology and many diverse lectures.
Other experience includes befriending, transgender issues, victim support work and 7 years spent working as a family lawyer on divorce, child contact, domestic violence, custody and adoption proceedings.
Member organisations
school 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.
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
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have an interest in creativity and how it supports (and challenges) us in other areas of our lives.
I have also completed several trainings in the use of astrology from a psychological perspective and am able to incorporate this into my integrative practice on request. Please note that an additional one off fee (currently £75) will be payable to cover the time needed to generate and interpret your chart.
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
First meeting FREE (20-30 minutes)
£55 per session. Student discount and a small number of low cost appointments available - please ask.
Minimum of 6 sessions to allow us to begin to develop a relationship and for the real work to begin.
When I work
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Further information
For more information about my practice, please visit www.carolinelevine.co.uk
