Caroline Stancer
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About me
Hello. I am a counsellor, supervisor and trainer with over 23 years experience, and am a fully accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I work with adults and I also work with couples.
I work in the person-centred approach and also have an interest in systemic, narrative and attachment based approaches. I work to provide a safe relationship where you can be heard and understood and where we can reflect together on what has brought you to this point. We can also reflect on your way forward as you gain deeper understanding.
With couples I aim to listen to and understand both partners, and help you to understand each other. I will work with you to identify patterns which get in the way of communication and cause distress between you. Most of all I will work to provide acceptance and safety so that sharing with each other feels more possible.
I am experienced in working with people who have experienced many different issues, including bereavement, anxiety, depression, abuse, anger, lack of direction, loneliness and low self-esteem. Whilst being knowledgeable in these areas I always aim to work with a person's unique experience rather than with a particular label or issue.
As I am also a writer I have an interest in therapeutic work with people who are working in any form of the creative arts. Therapeutic work can help to find new directions creatively or to work through blocks to creativity.
I work to provide a safe place so that you can express and work through the feelings, memories or ways of being that may be holding you back. I will work with you to understand as deeply as I can, and to create a real acceptance in our relationship. This tends to help people begin to live with more freedom and self-understanding.
I won't push you in particular directions or give advice, but will use my skill to accompany you as you find your own way. I may also offer ideas from other theories or approaches if this seems helpful. I aim to work with trust, compassion and as a companion to my clients.
Where do I work?
I have a peaceful counselling room in my untidy wildlife garden which is a warm and private place to talk and be. I also offer counselling online or by telephone. The garden room is private and the garden will be empty during our sessions, but it is the garden of a family home and therefore there may be some signs of family life on the way to or from the room.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a Certificate and Advanced Certificate in Counselling with distinction from Nottingham University, gained in 1999. I have a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of East Anglia gained in 2001.
I also have a Certificate in Group Facilitation from Person Centred Connections gained in 2003, and a Certificate in Person-Centred Supervision from the Metanoia Institute gained in 2011.
I have a University Advanced Diploma in Systemic Thinking and Practice (family therapy) gained in 2013 from the University of Derby.
I also have an MA in Creative Writing with distinction from Nottingham Trent University, gained in 2020.
I undertake ongoing professional development which has included: supporting families through bereavement; trauma and neuroscience; trauma and the body; certificate in sexual violence; many family therapy workshops; a four day externship in emotionally focussed therapy with couples: mindfulness training and considerable training in neurodiversity.
I have over 23 years experience of working with a wide range of people in different settings. I have many years experience of working with children and young people in schools and training schemes, and of working with adults in the education system and in private practice. I have also worked at a Rape Crisis Centre for two years, in a hospice for five years, and as lead counsellor for a diabetes counselling service within Nottingham University Hospitals for four years.
I have also worked as a counselling trainer for 5 years, training students from introductory courses up to Diploma level. I have worked as a supervisor since 2011.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Loss, loneliness, lack of direction
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
My fees are £50 per hour for counselling, and £60 per hour for couple counselling or supervision.
I offer a free half hour initial telephone session.
When I work
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I have limited evening availability currently, with some weekend morning availability.
