Charlotte Powolny
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About me
I am an Integrative Counsellor which entails a combined approach to Counselling that brings together different elements of specific therapies. I take the view that there is no single approach that can work for each individual.
I am a warm and caring individual with a natural empathic approach. I offer a safe, warm welcoming, open and non-judgemental space where you can be at ease. This space allows you to explore thoughts and feelings freely.
The relationship in which we build is extremely important in the therapy process and I will focus on building a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship as a foundation for the work that we do together.
Some areas I work with, but are not limited to: Drug and Alcohol issues, Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Life goals/Personal development, Creativity, Bereavement, Grief, Loss, Feelings of sadness, Trauma, Panic Attacks, Work related issues, Low Self-Esteem.
Therapy can be long term, time limited, short term or a single session therapy.
As well as in room counselling, telephone and online counselling I offer outdoor counselling - Walk and Talk Therapy.
Movement of the body, and a shift in environment, can help us to think differently about aspects of our lives that have before seemed immovable. Aside from the obvious benefits associated with physical exercise, working therapeutically outdoors can help with feelings of being “stuck”, anxiety, stress or anger; plus the physical space and headspace that being outside provides releases endorphins and is generally mood-enhancing.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Advanced Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy (Accredited)
- Counselling Supervision Diploma Level 5
- Certificate in Supervising Groups
- Certificate in Humanistic Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Certificate in Drug and Alcohol Counselling
- Certificate in Motivational Interviewing
- Certificate in Transactional Analysis
- Certificate in Bereavement Counselling - Cruse (Accredited)
- Certificate in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
- Certificate in Groupwork
Qualified Counsellor and Supervisor
Fully insured
Regular Supervision in place
Ongoing continuing professional development (CPD) training
Registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework.
Registrant on the BACP Register for Counsellors and Psychotherapists.
Accredited member of The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Experienced Alcohol & Drug Counsellor (Accredited).
If you are contemplating changes around your Alcohol or Drug use or you are a significant other and you wish to talk this through further then please call or email me to arrange an appointment.
Also, Accredited Bereavement Counsellor.
Extensive background in Social Work.
Provide counselling to Carers and Young Carers.
Previously worked as a Counsellor in a School and in a Prison.
Working with Homicide.
Extensive experience of Mental Health, Domestic Violence and Homelessness.
My work also includes working with Trauma.
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Additional information
How I deliver therapy:-
Face-to- Face Counselling
Telephone Counselling
Video call via FaceTime / WhatsApp
One-to-one Walk and Talk Counselling
Group Walk and Talk Counselling
My fee is £50 for 50-minute session for individuals
£75 for 60-minute session for couples.
When I work
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Further information
I have a Private Practice in Hastings and St Leonard’s on Sea.
I have a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in place.
