Caroline Robinson
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About me
Would you like help to forge a new and better path forward in your life? Would you like to understand what is happening in your life?
Life can be challenging and overwhelming and makes you feel like you have no one to turn to or trust. Are you struggling with personal or couples’ relationship, behavioural/habitual issues, anxiety, bereavement, loss, stress, grief, work/social anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, personal, cultural, religious shame, low self-esteem and stigma?
I am a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor with years of experience. My own personal life experiences help me to understand you and whatever life issues you are struggling with.
You may identify with some of the following feelings.
- Have your past experiences left you feeling unheard, rejected, neglected, sad and angry?
- Do you feel isolated and feel that you do not belong even when you are among family and friends? Has your problem left you feeling isolated and thinking there is no way out?
- Do you feel stigmatised because of your personality, issues, culture, race, religion, illness, or because you are different?
- Do you feel there is no one you can trust?
I understand how that feels from my own lived experiences, and how your life’s experiences and life challenges may result in having these feelings.
You can talk about it in a safe and non-judgmental space. I will be present and listen to you while you explore the issues you are struggling with.
As an Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, I aim to work according to your needs and with what will benefit you as an individual. I believe one size does not fit all because we are all unique individuals and our needs and struggles are different. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I use approaches like Psychodynamic, Person-Centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Humanistic and other theories and models accordingly.
I work with adults and young adults. I can support you while you find ways to manage stress, anxiety, depression, generalised anxiety, social anxiety, relationship issues, work stress, emotional dysregulation, and anger amongst others.
Speciality/Interests: I have a special interest in working in the following areas:
- Relationships (couples having any relationship/marriage issues).
- Relationships (individual, personal/interpersonal/external).
- Bereavement, loss, grief.
- Behavioural Issues - behaviours that work against you.
- Trauma therapy & PTSD therapy.
I provide counselling support committed to listening, hearing you and supporting you to reach and achieve a better emotional and mental wellbeing.
My integrative therapy approach is provided in a safe, accepting, and non-judgemental environment; and is tailored and aimed to meet your unique individual needs. I value and accept you as a person without judgment and will create a nurturing space for you to explore the difficulties you are facing and to find healing and personal growth.
Session Method:
I work both in-person and online.
Online session has many advantages, especially with health or mobility limitations; and Covid-19 concerns.
Choosing to have online sessions gives you great flexibility and choice to have your session in your most convenient and comfortable environment and saves you from travelling and travel costs.
Choosing online sessions also means distance is not an issue. you can have your sessions from any part of the nation.
My online work is provided via Teams and Zoom.
Initial session (Assessment)
It can be daunting to embark on counselling journey when you don't know what to expect, especially if it is your first time seeking therapy. Even if you have had counselling before, it can still feel uncertain when selecting a new counsellor.
At the first session, we will discuss the concerns you are bringing to counselling. We will both discuss how the session works and how we can work together to create a trusting and understanding counselling relationship which will help us work better and will help you trust the process and benefit from your sessions.
I offer an initial telephone consultation. Contact me to book a convenient time if the available times are not possible for you.
Other areas of my work
Please scroll down towards the end of the page to see a description of other areas I work in if it is not listed above. You can email or call from the details above to discuss; or visit my website by clicking the 'visit website' button on top of this page.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BA (Hons) Counselling (Integrative).
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills.
- Introduction to Counselling Skills.
Other Training and Certificates
- Accredited Diploma Course in Relationship Counselling (EFT).
- Healing Trauma (Working with Shame, Self-Loathing & Working with the Body).
- Working with Trauma (Somatic-based interventions)
- Domestic Abuse Champions.
- Safeguarding Adults.
- Safeguarding Children.
- Autism Awareness.
- How to do counselling online.
- What every psychological therapist should know about working with psychiatric drugs.
Member organisations
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
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Cost From £50 per session (including first session).
Session Length: Sessions last 50 minutes per session. Longer sessions can be discussed.
Out-of-hours: Late sessions from 5 pm can be arranged, and costs £55 per session. If you need later sessions, contact me to discuss availability.
Couples: From £70 per session.
Home visit: Fee to be agreed.
Concessions are available for those need it. Please contact me to discuss.
When I work
My working hours are flexible. Please contact me to discuss what time and day suits you.