Dean Forbes
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About me
I am a qualified psychotherapist registered with the BACP, dedicated to assisting individuals facing a range of challenges. My approach involves providing a warm, supportive, and secure environment where we can delve into the complexities of your life. Together, we will examine the issues at hand and explore alternative strategies for addressing them.
I understand that opening up to someone can be daunting, so I strive to foster a trusting atmosphere during our sessions. As our therapeutic relationship develops, I hope you will find i increasingly comfortable to share your thoughts and feelings.
With over a decade of experience, I have worked with individuals dealing with various concerns, including but not limited to zniety, depression, family dynamics, self-esteem, sexuality, shame, relationship difficulites, trauma and workplace stress.
How do I work?
As an Integrative Psychotherapist (Person-Centred & Psychodynamic), my approach is not to dictate what is right or wrong or to prescribe actions, as I believe no one is truly qualified to do so. Instead, I provide a space for you to articulate your challenges, gain insight into your experiences, and collaboratively discover a path forward.
Engaging in therapy with me will give you the opportunity to express your feelings, emotions, and who you are, in a safe and non-judgemental setting.
How long does therapy last?
I provide both long-term and short-term therapy options, tailored to what suits you and your current situation best. In short-term therapy, we will concentrate on on or two specific issues. However, long-term therapy allows us to examine multiple aspects at a pace that enables you to delve into these areas throughly.
What to expect from our first session
The first session will serve as the initial consultation, lasting up to 75 minutes, with a fee of £120.00. During this time, we will discuss your reasons for seeking therapy, your current circumstances, and your goals for the process. Additionally, we will review your background, including aspects of your childhood, family dynamics, friendships, and other significant relationships.
This initial consultation will provide insight into my therapeutic style and assist you in assessing whether my methods align with your needs. It also allows us both to evaluate our compatibility for working together, though it does not ensure the commencement of therapy.
Sessions are offered In Person or Online via Skype or FaceTime.
Training, qualifications & experience
My training was completed at Newham University Centre, where I obtained a BA (Hons) Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy degree.
Additionally, I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their ethical guidelines for best practices in counselling and psychotherapy.
With over a decade of experience, I have worked with individuals dealing with various concerns, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, family dynamics, self-esteem, sexuality, shame, relationship difficulties, trauma and workplace stress.
I also have experience working with the LGBTIQ+ community.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£80.00 per session
Additional information
My fees are as follows:
- Initial consultation - 75 minutes at a cost of £120.00
- Weekly sessions - 50 minutes at a cost of £80.00
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Thank you for your enquiry. I am currently on annual leave and will be back on 20th January, 2025.
Best wishes
Dean
