Chris Shepherd
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About me
Firstly,
It’s important to say that, by reading this, you have probably made the decision to look for help. I understand how tough that can be so take a breath, I am here, along with many other counsellors and therapists on this site, to help. If after reading this, you want more information or to arrange a session, please feel free to get in touch.
About Me
I am a person-centred counsellor and psychotherapist. I work mainly in private practice but also work alongside an Essex based Charity and have experience of working with students. I am a member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), and work within their ethical framework.
My clients are aged 16+ and are from many different backgrounds. Over the years I have helped clients with concerns including anxiety, depression, family and relational strains bereavement and sexual abuse.
Whatever challenges life brings, finding a safe non-judgemental space, where you can talk about how you think and feel, is vitally important. Together we can create that space, explore what is affecting you and find a way for you to better understand your situation.
Qualifications / Professional Membership
I have a BA Hons (First Class) in Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy. I also have training in Trauma based therapy and bereavement work as well as certification in Safeguarding (adults and children) and Mindfulness. My Enhanced DBS and professional insurance are both current. I am a member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), MBACP No. 384221.I am actively involved in, and committed to, ongoing professional and personal development.
Experience
I have worked with clients aged from 16 – 86, supporting them through many and varied issues. My work has included colleges, a number of charities and private practice. Outside of the counselling world, I have worked in Europe, Asia and America (all for the same organisation) in various roles.
Additional information
All sessions last 50 minutes and are priced at £60
Face to Face (in person) and Online (Zoom) sessions are available.
To get in touch with any questions or to book a session.
Email info@chris-shepherd.com
Phone 07513 918949
Website https://www.chris-shepherd.com
Training, qualifications & experience
- BA Hons Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Certified in Online and Telephone Counselling
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
All sessions last 50 minutes and are priced at £60. Concessions are available for keyworkers, trainee or student counsellors as well as OAP's.
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