Charlie Haywood

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Adv Dip. Couns, NCPS Accred

About me

I am a therapeutic counsellor offering a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space. I work collaboratively and at your pace, supporting you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a way that feels safe and manageable.

I have 15 years experience of working with anxiety and low self confidence, including the persistent self-doubt, worry, and overwhelm that can quietly shape day-to-day life. Alongside this, I have experience supporting clients with neurodivergence, grief and loss, self-harm, school refusal, anger issues, PTSD and emotional regulation difficulties. I also have 20 years experience of working with young people in both school and the local community.

People come to counselling for many different reasons- you might be feeling stuck, struggling to cope, or unsure why things feel so difficult right now. You don’t need to have clear answers or a specific goal to begin. Counselling can be a space to slow things down, gain clarity, and begin to understand yourself with greater compassion.

My approach is client-led, grounded, and compassionate. I believe that each person is the expert in their own life, and my role is to offer a safe, confidential relationship where exploration, growth, and change can happen at a pace that feels right for you. I am an integrative counsellor which means that I can bring a number of different methods of counselling to the sessions. These include talking therapy, CBT, creative work, sandtray, somatic work and many more.

I offer both in-person and online counselling, allowing flexibility to suit your needs and circumstances. 

If you’re considering counselling and would like to know more, you’re welcome to arrange a 20 minute introductory call where we can discuss your needs and see whether it would be suitable for us to work together. 

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Level 4 Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
  • Level 2 Award in Suicide Awareness
  • Trauma Informed Practice
  • Safeguarding Level 3
  • Working with SEND in Counselling CYP
  • Domestic Abuse Champion 
  • Treating Generalised Anxiety and Panic Attacks
  • Transforming Anxiety in Autism
  • Mindfulness Now 8 Week Programme

I have 15 years experience of working with young people in schools providing one to one therapeutic mentoring support. 

I also have personal experience of difficult parenting challenges (particularly in teenage years), grief and loss, low self esteem and menopause.

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

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Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
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Fees

£45.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed

Additional information

I have a few concession spaces available at £30 which can be offered at my discretion. Please feel free to ask. 

When I work

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Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

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