Darren Goodman
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About me
I am a compassionate and dedicated person-centred counsellor with 3 years of experience in this field. Being an ‘Expert by Experience’, brings a wealth of first-hand knowledge and lived experience to my role. I am also able incorporate an integrative approach to my modality which combines different therapeutic methods and techniques to meet the client's needs.
Making the decision to begin your journey of self-discovery, this can enhance your quality of life and better your coping skills. Being in the presence of a safe, supportive, authentic and non-judgemental environment will help you achieve your greatest potential and have you feeling confident and positive on how to navigate what life throws your way.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a BA (Hons) Degree in Counselling. My style of working is person-centred. where I create a safe space where you can explore your issues without fear of judgement or rejection in a comfortable, non-judgemental environment with myself being genuine and showing empathic understanding with you having the freedom to talk about your problems in a supportive and facilitative atmosphere. I also offer Integrative counselling where we can explore tools and strategies to suit the your needs. I am a registered member of the BACP and work to their Ethical Framework for good practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Expert by Experience (EBE)
I work collaboratively with the NHS where I offer group support for organ transplant patients assisting them to adapt to their new health status and the psychological challenges faced in their daily lives.
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I am currently only offering on-line sessions.
Student Counsellor rates: £30
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Further information
I have worked for Mind Charity, with adult clients experiencing a range of psychological issues from anxiety, depression, bereavement and low self-esteem. My previous role as a school Counsellor allowed me to work with children and young people using creative interventions enabling them to explore their own thoughts and feelings in a therapeutic environment which enabled them to achieve their own personal goals and address their presenting issues.
