Charlotte Steel
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About me
Seeking therapy can be daunting, especially when you are going through a particularly tough time. You may be feeling stuck, lost and isolated or perhaps there’s a sense that you’re standing at a crossroads, overwhelmed and unsure which way to go.
'The best way out is always through' - Robert Frost
When facing challenges that seem insurmountable, it can feel as though you are stuck in a holding pattern.
I offer a peaceful, confidential, safe space, and a listening ear.
You can share your difficulties and explore your feelings and worries, in the knowledge that you will be treated with respect and kindness and that you will be heard without judgment.
By working through your concerns, issues and challenges, therapy can, in time, help you find the ability to face life head-on, striving towards a happier future.
We can explore whatever you decide to bring to our sessions.
You may not truly know what is bothering you or causing your current distress or sense of dis-ease, but taking time to gently delve into the issues at hand and unravelling any ‘knotty’ thoughts can often be a relief.
Therapy generally brings a sense of clarity which in turn enables you to process things more easily, helping you overcome some of life's toughest challenges.
I work with issues such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, bereavement and other forms of loss, guilt and shame, life-limiting illness, and personal relationships. I can also help support you with your day-to-day challenges such as helping family and friends who may be suffering from their own physical and mental health issues.
I understand it can be difficult to choose a therapist so I offer a free 15-minute call either over the phone or on Zoom. If it feels 'right', we can then arrange an initial 50-minute session. This 50-minute session is an opportunity to chat in deeper detail, enabling us to get a sense of each other and see if we can work together.
You can talk in confidence about your expectations and desired outcomes and I can answer any questions you may have about the counselling process.
Before our first meeting, I will send you a copy of my Client Agreement and we can discuss this during our first session.
After a few face-to-face sessions, if you think you'd like to try it, we can talk about Walk and Talk Therapy.
Walk and Talk Therapy has many benefits and can be a useful way to connect to the bigger picture and gain a different sense of perspective.
During a Walk and Talk Therapy session, we walk side by side, discussing your issues. Physical activity can help you to relax and feel more comfortable, making it easier to open up and share your thoughts and feelings.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified, BACP-registered Humanistic Integrative Therapist. This means I am trained to draw on different Person-Centred theories and approaches. As a registered member of BACP, I adhere to their Ethical Framework.
- Currently undertaking Level 5 Diploma (CPCAB) in Psychotherapeutic Counselling. (Redlands College/Bournemouth)
- Level 4 Diploma (CPCAB) in Humanistic Integrative Counselling (Redlands College/Bournemouth)
- Level 3 Certificate (CPCAB) in Counselling Skills
- Level 2 Certificate (CPCAB) Basic Counselling Skills
- Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy.
- DBS certificated
- Fully Insured
I am also a volunteer counsellor at Redlands in Bournemouth.
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
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Fees
£50.00 per session
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Further information
I welcome clients from all backgrounds and continue to undergo continued professional development to help grow my practice.