About me
Hi, I’m Charlene and I'm a counsellor who works with women who are tired with pretending that they’re fine.
If you’ve been the strong one for too long… if you’re exhausted from holding everything together… if you’re tired of being “on” all the time… this space is for you.
I offer a grounded, non‑judgemental space where you can finally put the weight down. You don’t have to explain yourself, shrink yourself, or perform. You get to show up exactly as you are.
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, low mood, burnout, relationship stress, or that quiet feeling that something in your life needs to change — we can work through it together, at your pace.
If you’re thinking it might be time to talk to someone who truly gets it, I’d be happy to hear from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
For over 25 years I have worked in the helping professions providing mental health and drug & alcohol support within the NHS, voluntary organisations & charities, and in private practice as a counsellor and supervisor.
I am an Accredited Professional Registrant with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), a member of the UK Association of Transactional Analysis (UKATA) and am a member of the Black, African and Asian Therapy Network (BAATN)
Qualifications
Diploma in Supervision with an Intersectional Lens
UKATA Diploma in Transactional Analysis
Diploma in Transactional Analysis Counselling - Berne Institute
Certificate in Working with Trauma - The Link Centre
Post Graduate Certificate in Drug and Alcohol Treatment - Leicester University
Masters degree in Social Work - Nottingham University
I have also completed numerous other training course in topics like ADHD/Autism, disordered eating; gender, sex and relationship diversity; and am involved in groups which focus on the mixed/multiple heritage experience.
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.
UKATA (formally the Institute of Transactional Analysis) is the national UK Transactional Analysis organisation representing all fields of TA theory and practice. TA can be used as an effective tool in a wide range of contexts such as: personal development, management, coaching, counselling, psychotherapy, teaching, education, parenting and more.
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
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Fees
£50.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I offer a limited number of spaces for counselling students and those on a low wage, feel free to ask me about this.
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