Clare-Louise Bennison
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About me
I am a qualified, experienced psychotherapist and EMDR therapist offering counselling/psychotherapy sessions in a reliable, confidential and non judgemental setting.
Counselling and psychotherapy gives you a regular time to talk and think about the things that have happened to you, the feelings you have about these things or yourself, and your relationships with other people. From this can emerge a better understanding of issues that are troubling you by thinking about what’s happening in your life at the moment as well as experiences of the past and possible links between then and now.
Counselling and psychotherapy involve having conversations with a listener who is trained to help you make sense of things that may be causing you difficulty or distress. From this can emerge a better understanding of the issues that trouble you, as well as possible ways forward. EMDR is a slightly different type of therapy developed to treat the symptoms of trauma.
Opening up about the things that are troubling you can feel daunting. I offer a confidential, reliable, non-judgemental and impartial space for you to think about and understand these troubles at a pace that suits you.
I offer both open-ended and shorter term more focused engagements and would discuss with you at an initial meeting which approach might be best based on what you were hoping to achieve from attending.
Training, qualifications & experience
My initial training is as a psychodynamic psychotherapist. Since qualifying I've undertaken a range of activities and training to develop my practice and extend my knowledge and understanding.
I hold both a professional psychotherapy qualification (WPF) and an MA in Psychodynamic Theory and Practice (University of Roehampton).
Diploma in Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychotherapy and Counselling Supervision (Terapia)
EMDR Levels 1-4 (EMDR Academy)
I am a member of the UKCP (FPC), MBACP and the EMDR Association which means I abide by robust codes of ethics. I have experience of working with varied client groups looking for support with a wide range of difficulties.
Member organisations
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The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Fees
£50.00 - £70.00
Additional information
£50-£70
Limited amount of lower fee slots available to those on a low income and / or students or trainees.
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