Debbie Schroetter Counsellor, Supervisor MNCS (Accred)
About me
I am an experienced Integrative Counsellor, my aim is to provide for you a warm, safe and supportive space, in which I offer an opportunity for you to talk about and explore issues that are troubling you. This supported exploration may help you to gain new perspectives and empower you to make positive changes in your life.
I provide counselling for adults and young people. Supervision for qualified Counsellors, students and other professions.
I have many years experience in counselling both with adults and young people. I currently have a Private practice, alongside working in a secondary school as a school Counsellor as well as working for a Dorset charity, Mosaic, supporting bereaved children and families.
Next step
If you are unsure whether Counselling is right for you or you have any questions about any aspect of my service, I offer an initial 30 minute consultation to explore and clarify your needs. There is no fee for this session.
Some of the issues that might bring people to counselling are:
Anxiety, worry, stress and depression
Relationship difficulties e.g. affairs, separation and divorce
Self development
Work related issues e.g redundancy, bullying
Anger Management and communication e.g. arguments or not talking
Bereavement and other losses
Teenage problems
Difficult childhood memories
Sexuality
Life transitions e.g new baby, child leaving home, retirement
Low confidence or self esteem
Difficulty sleeping
Training, qualifications & experience
Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body CPCAB.
Level 4 Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Counselling Supervision
Post Qualifying Diploma in Counselling Children and Young people.
Cruse Bereavement Care bereavement support training
DBS check
Level 2 safeguarding
My therapies include:
Person Centred Therapy (PCT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Transactional Analysis (TA)
I also work with relaxation exercise and breathing techniques to help with anxiety and stress.
Member organisations
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.
National Counselling Society
The National Counselling 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
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
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Fees
My current fee is £40.00 for a 60 minute session. I am able to offer some concessionary rates to those on low income and to student Counsellors. Please feel free to discuss this at the initial session.
Concessions offered for
Further information
If you feel counselling may be of help to you please get in touch by phone or email, whichever you prefer. I offer flexible meeting times and can include evening sessions, please get in touch to find out what might be possible
