About me
Counselling for anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and life's difficult moments
Sometimes things can become overwhelming. You may be struggling with anxiety, feeling low or burnt out, dealing with something that has happened in the past, experiencing difficulties at work or in relationships, or simply feeling that something needs to change.
You don't need to have everything worked out before coming to counselling.
I'm Chris, an experienced integrative counsellor based in Bridgend. I offer a warm, down-to-earth and non-judgemental space where we can explore what's happening for you and work towards meaningful, realistic change.
My approach is integrative and pluralistic, which means I don't believe one type of therapy suits everyone. Instead, I adapt the way we work to you.
My practice is grounded in person-centred counselling, while also drawing on approaches including CBT, psychodynamic therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. I have also completed professional training in EMDR, an approach commonly used when working with trauma and distressing experiences.
Bupa provider number is 30050744
Training, qualifications & experience
I am an experienced integrative counsellor and NCPS Professional Accredited Registrant, with experience supporting adults across private practice, GP primary care, university, workplace and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) settings.
My qualifications and professional training include:
• BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling
• PGCert Level 7 – Advanced Counselling Theory and Research
• EMDR professional training
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
• Integrative counselling, incorporating person-centred, psychodynamic and CBT approaches
• Ongoing professional development and regular clinical supervision
My experience includes providing counselling within GP primary care, university counselling services, private practice and workplace mental health services. I also work with a number of Employee Assistance Programmes, providing short-term and solution-focused counselling to employees experiencing personal and workplace difficulties.
Alongside shorter-term counselling, I offer longer-term therapeutic work and EMDR for clients where this may be appropriate.
I have experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress and burnout, bereavement, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, workplace issues and neurodiversity.
My approach is integrative and pluralistic. Rather than expecting clients to fit one particular model of therapy, I draw on different therapeutic approaches according to the individual, their circumstances and what they would like to achieve from 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
£55.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Prices start at £55
Bupa provider number is 30050744
When I work
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Further information
I offer a flexible and welcoming counselling service, with sessions available face-to-face in Bridgend as well as online via Zoom and by telephone.
Face-to-face sessions take place in my private, purpose-built counselling space, offering a comfortable and confidential environment away from a busy clinical setting.
I work with both private clients and people referred through Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), and can offer short-term, solution-focused counselling as well as longer-term therapeutic work. I also offer EMDR where appropriate.
I understand that starting counselling can feel daunting. There is no expectation that you arrive knowing exactly what to talk about or what you want to change. Our first session gives us an opportunity to explore what has brought you to counselling, what you would like support with and whether working together feels right for you.
My approach is relaxed, collaborative and tailored to the individual. If you have any questions before booking, you're very welcome to get in touch.
