Christine Bailey
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About me
Sometimes things just don’t seem right, we may feel angry, anxious or sad but don’t really know why. We can become ‘stuck’ in a way of life, a relationship or a career that is no longer rewarding. It can be difficult to talk these issues through with those who are closest to us, but equally the prospect of counselling may seem quite daunting. I understand this, and work in a warm, relational way, offering you the opportunity to talk things through in a safe and confidential environment. I will truly listen without judging or criticising you.
Do you feel stressed, worried, depressed, angry, confused, lost? Suffering from work-related problems, relationship difficulties, panic attacks, general anxiety? Does is seem that life has lost its spark? Talking things through with a trained professional can help you find your way.
I offer general counselling to adults and young people from 16 for a wide range of issues, such as life changes, relationships, work, low self-confidence, anxiety, stress, and bereavement. Teenagers often come for counselling because of the pressure of school work, friendship groups, eating issues, and family relationships. It can be really helpful for them to talk things through in confidence with someone who will truly listen and understand.
I also have a great interest in the human-companion animal bond, and understand how important a part our pets play in our lives. I offer counselling for pet-related issues, such as re-homing, treatment options, when to say goodbye, and pet bereavement.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a Foundation Degree in Humanistic Counselling based on Transactional Analysis, accredited by the BACP and validated by the University of Middlesex.
I also hold the following:
- L2 Certificate in Introduction to Counselling awarded by the CPCAB
- L2 Certificate in Counselling Skills awarded by the CPCAB
- L3 Certificate in Counselling Studies awarded by the CPCAB
- Certificate of Transactional Analysis 101 awarded by the Institute of Transactional Analysts
- Certificate in Counselling Young People
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
I am a registered, accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a member of the Hampshire Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and a member of the Society for Companion Animal Studies.
I have worked with teenagers and with adults of all ages for a wide range of issues, and am committed to improving the quality of my service by attending regular clinical supervision sessions, and by ongoing professional development.
Member organisations
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Counselling for pet owners
Pet bereavement
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
£60 per 50-minute session
Concessions for students on a recognised counselling course
When I work
Appointments available daytime and evenings
Further information
My practice is based in central Basingstoke, with very easy access from the M3 and A33. There is parking very close by.
