Dee Burns
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About me
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and knowing where to turn can be difficult. Deciding to begin counselling is a big step, and I truly understand how challenging it can be to ask for help. I still remember the nerves I felt before my first counselling session, which is why my goal during our initial phone consultation is to help ease any anxieties you may have. This call is also an opportunity for me to learn more about you and what has brought you to counselling.
As an integrative relational counsellor, I firmly believe that the relationship we build together is the foundation of our work. It is through this connection that I can support you in your journey towards greater self-awareness and understanding. Together, we can explore how your past experiences may be shaping your present, while staying grounded in the here and now.
Whether we meet in person or online, I offer a space of empathy, authenticity, and support. My aim is to ensure you feel heard, valued, and fully supported as we work together in the way that suits you best.
Training, qualifications & experience
BA (Hons) Integrative Relational Counselling
Level 3 Award in Counselling Skills and Theory
Level 2 Counselling Skills
QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
BA (Hons) Early Years: Teaching
I work in private practice and have two years’ experience as part of the NHS counselling provision. Alongside my counselling work, I am also a qualified teacher with over 20 years’ experience working with primary-aged children. In this role, I have served as a mental health champion, receiving specialised training to support children’s mental health within the school environment.
Experienced in working with:
*Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and low self-confidence.
*Skilled in supporting individuals facing family issues and relationship challenges.
*Worked extensively with perfectionism and its impact on daily life, including stress and burnout.
*Committed to helping individuals build resilience, self-acceptance, and emotional well-being.
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
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer concessions for students and OAPs, ensuring counselling is accessible to those who may benefit from a reduced fee.
When I work
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I offer sessions on Fridays and Saturdays. I aim to reply to emails, texts, and calls within 48 hours, usually after 5 pm. Thank you for your understanding!
Further information
In my practice, I tailor our work to meet your unique needs, drawing on a range of approaches, including person-centred, Gestalt, humanistic, and psychodynamic theories, among others. Our sessions may involve exploring your daily experiences, understanding how past events have shaped who you are today, or experimenting with new ways of thinking and relating to yourself and others. My aim is to create a supportive and collaborative space where we can work together to help you grow and thrive.
