Charlotte Healy
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About me
About me
Experienced therapist that works with adults, who want to better understand themselves and explore difficulties in their lives. This might include anxiety, depression, low mood, bereavement, stress, relationship difficulties or work related issues. Sessions from £55, with discounts available for students.
I offer individual therapy in person in Ponteland, near Newcastle and Northumberland, as well as online and telephone for those prefer to work remotely.
I offer a free 20-minute introductory call where you can ask questions about how I work and consider whether we might work well together.
My approach
I work relationally and integratively, drawing on different therapeutic approaches depending on the person and what they want to explore. I see the relationship between therapist and client as an important part of the work, and aim to provide a space where you can talk openly and explore your experiences.
I often draw on Transactional Analysis (TA), which looks at how our early experiences can influence how we understand ourselves, relate to others and respond to situations in the present. This can help us recognise patterns in our lives and consider whether there are different ways of approaching things.
My experience
I have extensive experience within a variety of services including mindfulness organisations, community services, alternative-to-crisis support and workplace wellbeing.
Alongside my therapeutic work, I'm a Programme Lead and lecturer on a counselling degree focused on social mobility and widening access to the profession.
I have a particular interest in working with students and people in their 20s and 30s, including those exploring relationships, workplace difficulties and questions around self-esteem and direction in life.
Training, qualifications & experience
My experience
I am an integrative therapist and have been working in the counselling field for over five years. My approach is primarily informed by Transactional Analysis (TA) and Person-Centred Therapy, allowing me to explore both the patterns that shape our relationships and the experiences and emotions that influence how we see ourselves.
Transactional Analysis helps us understand how early experiences and significant relationships can influence our beliefs, behaviour and ways of relating to others. Together, we can explore recurring patterns, develop greater self-awareness and consider new ways of responding to situations that may feel familiar or difficult. My person-centred approach underpins this work, offering a therapeutic relationship built on empathy, acceptance and collaboration, where you can explore your experiences at a pace that feels right for you.
Since beginning my work as a therapist, I have gained experience across a range of settings, including charities, community-based organisations, workplace support services and an alternative-to-crisis service. My work has included supporting clients referred through employee support programmes and working within mindfulness-based services. These varied settings have given me experience of different routes into therapy and the importance of offering support that is responsive to each person’s circumstances, needs and experiences.
Alongside my therapeutic practice, I hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and work as a programme lead and lecturer on a counselling degree programme. I support trainee counsellors in developing their theoretical understanding, practical skills and reflective practice. This role keeps me closely engaged with counselling theory, professional ethics and the ongoing development of clinical practice, alongside my work with clients.
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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Discounts available to students, contact for more information
