Darren Crockford
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About me
Sometimes we all reach that point in our lives where we feel we could look to make different choices. Doing this can generate lots of feelings, such as anxiety and stress before even the thought of trying to implement them. This is something I could guide and support you to achieve.
Coping with life's stresses and changes can be challenging and overwhelming at times, too difficult to make sense of it all. I offer a friendly, open space where you can feel free to talk about anything that concerns you.
Prior to studying counselling, the two attributes which I saw as positives were not asking for help and not talking about feelings, doing so would mean the ultimate betrayal of being masculine.
I have gone from seeing help as a weakness, to come full circle and feel it is the bravest thing, to ask someone for help and support to make different life choices.
Our mental being can contribute to how we feel generally but also impact how we feel on a physical level. We want to get fit so we run or go to the gym. So why not try joining a gym of the mind, when helping to implement making different decisions in our lives. Feeling good about ourlselves can lead to general improvements, including our physical well being.
We may or may not be aware changes when they occur in our lives, but not always know the root cause of these. Resulting in not being sure about how to identify and try and negotiate these , which I can support you, to help you implement.
I offer a holistic and person centred approach to the individual. I have worked for nearly 4 years as a bereavement counsellor with Cruse, who also deal with loss.
Previously I worked in the care sector for over 20 years, and feel I have the necessary skill set and experience to help others.
I am a member of National Counselling Profession, fully insured with upto date DBS checks.
Training, qualifications & experience
FD Couns.
Exploring Mental & Counselling
Living Psychology: From the everyday to the extraordinary
DIP, Couns, Cert. Couns. Studies
BS (Honours) Health & Social Care
Member organisations
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£40.00 per session
Free initial in-person or telephone session
Additional information
Will allow discount for students
When I work
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Mondays to Fridays 9 am to 8pm
Saturdays 10am to 6pm
Feel free to contact me to have an informal chat, via text, phone or email or if you wish to make an appointment.
Further information
If you feel sitting down and talking is not for you, I can provide a walk and talk service, being in nature can allow you to feel more at ease.
