Darren Sharpe MBACP Dip
About me
Last year brought so many unexpected challenges that still linger and whilst we start to see the light at the end of the tunnel, being in the tunnel still seems dark and unrelenting. Relationships are harder, your sleep is worse, you miss loved ones and you can feel the usual winter sadness far more acutely this time round. On top of all you’ve managed there may now be fears about what is to come. You may be worrying about financial concerns, family issues or dealing with your own anxiety and low moods day after day.
2020 may have seemed like a write-off but 2021 needn't be the same. You can find a time and space, either in person or via the phone or screen, to explore what’s going on for you and to find your own path forward; maybe feeling lighter and calmer for brighter days to come.
Counselling is more than just talking, it’s more than just exploring your feelings. Counselling is about the relationship. A relationship which is built on a foundation of the right conditions, with the right person. That’s what is on offer, the right conditions and the right person; which will lead us to build a strong therapeutic foundation on which to build our work together- to build ideas and explore feelings in a secure, constructive way.
Being a male counsellor, the offer is perhaps a different one. A different way to express, share and deal with what comes up. I tend not to shy away but go with you, facing whatever comes up without fear.
Area's of specialism include depression, anxiety, stress, disability, autism, being male, suicide- ideation and survival.
Training, qualifications & experience
My entire career has been about helping others and has worked therapeutically for 9 years. Most recently I have spent two years as a volunteer counsellor for a local charity.
- CPCAB Counselling Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- CBCAP Counselling Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
- ABC Counselling Level 2 Award in Counselling Concepts
- 2.1 BA Hons International Communication
- Equality and Diversity Certificate Level 3
- Suicide Prevention
- Emotional Resilience
- Self harm and suicide
- Self harm - young people
- Life Story Work
- Domestic Violence
- Supporting mental health
- Child and Adolescent Emotional Well-being and Difficulties
- Inevitability of Loss
- Mental Capacity Act
- GDPR
- Prevent
- NSPCC Child Protection
- Safeguarding Young People and Vulnerable Adults
- Safer Care
- Therapeutic Understanding
- Mindfulness in the Counselling Environment
- Autism
- Safeguarding
- Speech, Language and Communication
- Management of Actual or Potential Aggression
- Child Protection
- Relational Depth in Counselling
- Emergency First Aid
- Safe Handling and Administration of Medication
- Emotional Attachment
- Child Development
- Health and Safety in the Workplace
- Nurturing Emotionally Traumatised Children
- Radicalisation of Young People
- Internet Safety
- Street gangs, sexual exploitation and the internet
Member organisations
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
BACP is one of the UK’s largest professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy. Therapists registered with the Association fall into a number of different membership categories such as Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP and Registered Member MBACP (Accred), each standing for different levels of training and experience. MBACP (Accred) and MBACP (Snr Accred) members have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by the Association.
Registered members can be found on the BACP Register, which was the first register to achieve Accredited Voluntary Register status issued by the Professional Standards Authority. Individual Members will have completed an appropriate counselling and/or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but will not appear on the BACP Register until they've progressed to Registered Member MBACP status.
All members are bound by a Code of Ethics & Practice and a Complaints Procedure. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
Accredited Register Scheme
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
Coronavorus and Covid-19 related issues
Therapies offered
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Fees
Due to the challenges people face due to coronavirus I have reduced my prices by 40% to make counselling as accessible as possible at the time when you need it the most.
From now on - all sessions by telephone or zoom are £30
Once we have the option to meet again you can continue remote counselling or come to my office for £40 per hour.
Concessions offered for
Availability
I have some availability to make a quick start at times throughout the week and weekends; mornings, afternoons and evenings can be accommodated
Further information
Counselling for all of Ashford, Folkestone and surrounding areas at my office.
Counselling for the whole of the UK over zoom or telephone- so if you're in Bristol or Belfast, Manchester on London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Bath or Cambridge- my offer is open to you.
