About me
I am a qualified therapeutic counsellor with over a decade of experience counselling adults and young people (14 years +).
I working with a wide-ranging variety of issues including depression, anxiety and stress, self-harm, suicide ideation, trauma, family and relationship difficulties.
Whether you are seeking a deeper understanding of yourself or you are struggling to cope with complex situations/relationships, counselling will give you a safe space to talk (without judgment), explore your needs and find new ways forward.
I have a strong, professional foundation in person-centred theory, am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and my Master's qualification is in Existential Psychotherapy Studies (MSc).
You can read more about me and how I work on my website. www.davinalaceycounselling.com
Sessions are for 50 minutes and the session fee is £65. I offer a first session at a £35 fee so you can get a sense of how counselling might help you and see how you feel talking with me. Just email or call me to make an appointment.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications & Certificates
- MSc Existential Psychotherapy Studies (New School of Psychotherapy & Counselling)
- Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (for qualified counsellors)
- Diploma in the Theory and Practice of Counselling ( Person-Centred Approach)
- BA (Hons) in Human and Education Studies
- BACP Certificate of Proficiency, Accredited Voluntary Register
I have lectured in Counselling Theory & Practice (Diploma) and have been a Director of Bucks Family Network (providing therapy for families).
Recent training (2020-2024) includes
- Introduction to Internal Family Systems (Internal Family Systems UK)
- Women & Girls on the autism spectrum (National Autism Society)
- Working with Adult Survivors of child abuse in a Trauma Informed way (National Association for People abused in Childhood).
Other training courses & CPD include:
- Masks of Masculinity (Confer)
- Advanced Safeguarding Children
- Using Creative Skills in Counselling
- Anger Management
- Baby Bonding Practitioner Training
Memberships of Professional Bodies:
I am an Accredited Registrant of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), and I am bound by and adhere to Code of Ethics.
Previously, I have twice been (randomly) selected for BACP Register Audit (2018, 2024) where I was deemed to have met the Register standards and received the following feedback: "The Audit Assessment Team was particularly impressed with the excellent level of detail throughout your audit submission and your commitment to furthering your practice with relevant CPD activities".
I hold full Professional Liability Insurance and a current DBS check
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. 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
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
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£65.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Counselling sessions are 50 minutes, available online and in person
- Call or email to arrange a first session/consultation (£35)
- Counselling sessions - £65.
I also offer low-cost sessions for students and those in financial hardship, please feel you can ask me about this.
When I work
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Further information
My counselling room is the Terriers area of High Wycombe.
It is a quiet, private space within easy distance of High Wycombe, Beaconsfield, Great Missenden, Princes Risborough and surrounding areas (head over to my website to see photos of the room). There is parking available.
