Chris Meredith

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M.Sc
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Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9
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About me

I am a qualified psychotherapist, with an M.Sc. in psychology and psychotherapy, working primarily within the existential model. I also use the techniques of CBT, solution-focused brief therapy and transactional analysis where appropriate.

My approach is pragmatic rather than theory driven, with the aim of supporting the client in the most effective way possible to explore their situation and bring about positive change. On a personal level, I bring to the therapy room my long experience of life and its difficulties, and a philosophical perspective that draws on existentialism, Buddhism, Taoism, Stoicism and Epicureanism.

I have worked with troubled young adults and in bereavement work, and with adult survivors of childhood neglect or abuse. I have a particular interest in men's issues, as, in my view, men do not always get adequate support or understanding of the unique way/s that they deal with problems.

To me, the aim of therapy is to change what can be changed, and to learn how to cope with what cannot be changed. Therapy is a collaborative exploration of the client's life-world, not a didactic process.

So, what happens when you come for counselling?

After making contact, we would set an initial appointment. At this session, we would discuss your needs—what you want to get out of counselling. I will explain what it is that I do (what this whole counselling thing is about) and we will work out what the goal is. Then, if you choose to proceed, a contract is signed; this outlines my responsibilities to you and vice versa. If you decide it's not for you, that's not a problem. The session fee still applies.

You can also decide whether you want long-term support or would prefer a briefer, time-limited plan; this is often chosen as a way of keeping financial costs down. I don’t impose a rigid structure on therapy, but retain flexibility to meet your needs as best I can.

Training, qualifications & experience

I have an M.Sc. in psychology and psychotherapy from the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling, London, Britain's premiere existential training institution.

As a counsellor, I have worked with young adults in a school setting, with bereaved people in a Hospice setting and adult males in a prison. I also have 14 years experience in my previous career as a Registered Osteopath, from which I draw my pragmatic, problem-solving skill-set and holistic perspective on suffering.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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.

Fees

£50.00 per session

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Health Assured

Additional information

I charge £50.00 per hour for face-to-face therapy, £75.00 per hour for online therapy.

When I work

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Available 5 days per week, 11:00 to 20:00, last session 19:00. Evening sessions are in demand, so I offer Saturday morning sessions for people who work and/or live away from the area.

Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young people
Adults
Older adults
Couples
Organisations

Key details

There are two small steps to get to my therapy room.

Chris Meredith
Chris Meredith