Clare Gridley
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About me
At some point in our lives we all need someone to listen to us, to really hear what we are saying. Practicing as an integrative therapist I have a variety of modalities I am able to call upon in our work together which ensures we work in a way that is best for you.
I believe that you have the answers, that you are the expert in your own life and that my role is to support you in finding your way back to a happier path, to understanding your life and who you really are. I will provide you with a safe, confidential and supportive environment whilst gently challenging you to look at things from new perspectives.
Whatever your needs I will be by your side on your journey, Warm Wishes Clare
Training, qualifications & experience
I am currently working as a clinical practitioner and supervisor within a hospital setting working within an addictions and a general therapy setting. I have experience in working with a vast variety of mental health conditions, from mild depression to psychotic episodes, personality disorders and much more.
I am trained and have worked with trauma, specifically rape and sexual abuse (this includes young people). I can work with both post and pre-trial clients.
I specialise in supporting anxiety, running workshops and presentation at local services encouraging understanding, normalising and managing anxiety; in both children and adults.
I also offer couples therapy (LGBTQ+).
I am an approved CPCAB Tutor of the Introduction level, Levels 2 & Level 3 and 4 - currently working at Farnborough College Of Technology and Bracknell & Wokingham College as a Lecturer in Counselling.
I am a Thames Valley Police approved Counsellor supporting Victims of crime.
Royal Windsor and Maidenhead approved advocate - providing a voice for young people.
Experience and CPD training to Date:
- Working with Autism
- School transitions - Junior to Senior
- Understanding the teenage brain
- Living with Self Harm
- Body Dysmorphia Disorder
- Working with Bipolar Disorder
- Working Creatively with young people
- Transactional Analysis
- NLP & EFT an introduction
- Working Therapeutically with Eating Disorders
- Psychosexual Training
- Safeguarding (Both adults and children)
- Pre-Trial Therapy Training
- Experience and training in working with Trauma, Rape & Sexual Abuse (young people)
- Trained Coupled Therapist
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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Individuals - £55.00 per 50 minute session
Couples - £85.00 per 1 hour session
Student/trainee and supervisee fees available, please contact me for more information
Payment can be made via online transfer and must be made at least 24 hours prior to your session.
Cash payments can be made at the beginning of each session when it is face to face, this agreement will need to be made prior to the sessions beginning.
Cancellation notice must be given at least 48 hours before your session, where this is not provided a 50% cancellation fee will be payable and less than 24 hours notice is likely to require payment in full.
When I work
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Daytime & Evening appointments can be accommodated, subject to availability. Please contact me for more space enquiries.
Further information
I am a firm believer that the relationship between therapist and client is paramount. In order to truly get the most out of your sessions it is so important that you are working with someone whom you both connect with and trust.
If you are the parent of a young person please know that I will ensure your young person knows how important this is, along with ensuring that they know I will only work with them if they are wanting to, and choosing to, attend the sessions.
