About me
! Now seeing clients face-to-face in Southend-on-Sea !
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted or unsure where to begin. Perhaps something from your past continues to affect you, your relationships feel difficult, or you no longer feel quite like yourself.
I offer a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and feel genuinely heard. We will work at a pace that feels comfortable for you, exploring the experiences, thoughts and emotions that may be affecting your wellbeing.
I am a qualified person-centred, trauma-informed counsellor working with adults, children and young people. My approach is gentle and collaborative. I will not judge you, pressure you or tell you how you should feel. Instead, I will support you in developing a deeper understanding of yourself and finding a way forward that feels right for you.
I have particular experience supporting clients with anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, difficult childhood experiences, relationship and family issues, emotional abuse, stress and burnout. I also hold specialist training in counselling children and young people.
Sessions can be short term, longer term or arranged as a single session, depending on your circumstances and what you would find most helpful. I offer face-to-face counselling in Southend-on-Sea, alongside online and telephone appointments.
Choosing a counsellor can feel daunting, so I offer a free 15-minute telephone or video consultation. This is an opportunity to ask questions, discuss what you hope to gain from counselling and decide whether I feel like the right counsellor for you. There is no obligation to continue.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and work in accordance with its ethical framework.
My qualifications include:
- Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
I have gained valuable counselling experience through my work with two local charities and through my private practice. I undertake regular supervision and continuing professional development.
I am fully insured, registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office and hold an up-to-date DBS certificate.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Separation Anxiety
Developmental trauma
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions last 50 minutes and cost £50.
A limited number of concessionary appointments are available at £45 for eligible clients. Please contact me to discuss this if cost may be a barrier.
I offer a free introductory telephone or video consultation lasting up to 15 minutes.
When I work
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Further information
Free initial telephone or video consultation (up to 15 minutes)
https://www.dcounsellingservice.co.uk/
