Caron Summers
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About me
Hello, my name is Caron. I’m a Person-Centred Counsellor working with adults, young people and children covering a broad spectrum of issues including anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma and low self esteem. I have a special interest in ADHD in both children and adults, and also working with people who suffer with addiction.
Through my own personal therapy I came to realise that there were things about myself that were not helpful to me. With the support of my counsellor I learnt to understand myself better and was then able to make changes and choices that were beneficial to me and my life experience.
In viewing my page I'm assuming that you are at some sort of crossroads in your life?
- Struggling to deal with life problems now or in the past
- Trying to cope with anxiety and depression
- Asking yourself, "How am I going to make my life better?"
Talking with a counsellor can help address problems and find a way through what can feel like a maze with lots of dead ends.
For the time we are together I will provide a safe, confidential and non judgemental space for us to work towards finding a way.
Making Contact
I appreciate that taking the next step in getting in touch with me can feel daunting and you may have many questions before making a decision to begin counselling, so initially we can have a chat via email or telephone beforehand, this is free of charge and non committal (contact details are found at the top of my profile page)
Counselling Room
I practice from a comfortable and welcoming room located close to Brentwood High Street (scroll down to Photos and Videos for some images)
- Brentwood train station 15 minutes walk
- Bus service to Brentwood High Street
- Road links - M25 (J28) 5 minutes drive
- Parking - off street or municipal carpark close by
Online/Telephone Counselling
Available as an alternative or in combination with face to face counselling
Counselling for Children
I have experience working with children in a school setting and have seen the growth of those children when supported with therapy. I work with children from educational year 1 right through to the end of secondary school.
When working with younger children I use Play Therapy, my room is fully equipped with age appropriate toys and art materials
- Children naturally use play/art to understand and 'work things out'
- Develops resilience
- Improves confidence
You can contact me free of charge for a chat about your child prior to making any decisions. Details can be found at the top of my profile page.
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience
I am a fully qualified counsellor having experience with the Probation Service working with clients, especially men, struggling with anger related problems, relationships and addictions. I also have an additional qualification in working with children and young people, working within a school environment on issues such as: loss, domestic abuse, low self-esteem, anxiety and depression. When working with children I use Play Therapy, my room is equipped with toys and art materials for children to use in expressing and working through their thoughts and feelings.
Qualifications
- Diploma Person-Centred Therapy
- Certificate in Counselling Children
- Workshops include: Healing Trauma, Safeguarding in Children, and On-line/Telephone Counselling
I am a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).
I am fully covered for professional indemnity insurance.
I hold an enhanced DBS certificate.
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
Photos & videos
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I understand that due to circumstances it may be difficult for you to finance counselling, I do offer concessions so please do contact me and we can talk about how I might be able to accommodate your situation.
When I work
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I currently have availability for both day and evening sessions.
Further information
Please contact me either by telephone or email. If I'm unavailable please leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible within 48 hours. I'm happy to answer questions you may have prior to therapy.
