Chris Shepherd

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Brentwood, Essex, CM15
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

A bit about me

Hi, I'm Chris, I'm a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist. It isn't easy to reach out for help but by reading this, you have taken that first step.

Do you often feel sad, nervous or worthless? Do you wonder if you matter to anyone or to yourself? Do you feel lonely even when you have friends or family around you? Or do you feel haunted by something in your past?

You are not alone. Many people face these inner struggles, and they can make you feel like you don't belong anywhere but I have learned, both from my work and my own life, that these challenges are part of being human.

Life can be challenging and overwhelming at times, and we may face various problems such as anxiety, depression, grief, self-worth, relationships, and trauma. We may feel down, unhappy or sad and not understand the reason. Sometimes this can be too hard to cope with and we may need some help.

Whatever you bring to our counselling sessions, you can be assured that you can share it freely and without any judgement, no matter how big or small you think that your issues are. I’m here to listen.

As a qualified person-centred counsellor, I trust that you are the best expert on yourself but we will work together to explore what is troubling you and find a way for you to move on. I will provide a safe, judgement free space for us to collaborate, where you can gain a better understanding of your emotions and how your experiences might be impacting you.

Our first session will be an opportunity for us to get to know each other a bit and see how we can work together. You can check out my working style and environment and get a feel for it. The room is cosy, safe, private, confidential and peaceful.

Training, qualifications & experience

BA Hons (First Class) – Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy.

BACP (British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists) member. I work within their Ethical Guidelines at all times. (https://www.bacp.co.uk/media/3103/bacp-ethical-framework-for-the-counselling-professions-2018.pdf) 

Counsellor - Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (Charity)

Counsellor - College

Private Practice

Working with trauma in times of trauma - Certificate

Mindfulness - Diploma

Safeguarding - Certificate

Enhanced DBS

Fully Insured

Life !

I am actively involved in, and committed to, ongoing professional and personal development.

My clients have worked through issues including -

·         Affairs and betrayals

·         Anxiety

·         Bereavement

·         Bullying

·         Depression

·         Family issues

·         Feeling sad

·         Generalised anxiety disorder 

·         Loneliness

·         Low self-confidence

·         Low self-esteem

·         Panic attacks

·         Redundancy

·         Relationship problems

·         Separation and divorce

·         Stress

·         Suicidal thoughts

Fees

Initial Session          £50

Regular Sessions    £60 

Additional information

All sessions last 50 minutes.

Discounts available for NHS Staff and student counsellors.

Online (Zoom) sessions are available.

Please 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

Email me.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • BA Hons Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • Certified in Online and Telephone Counselling

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.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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.

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Therapies offered

Fees

£50.00 - £60.00

Concessions offered for

  • Keyworkers
  • OAPs
  • Trainee counsellors

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.

When I work

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Brentwood, Essex, CM15

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people
Adults
Older Adults
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check

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Online platforms

Whatsapp
Zoom
Chris Shepherd
Chris Shepherd