About me
'Unicorn Counselling Therapy & Wellness' for Children & Adolescents
*SUMMER HOLIDAY SESSIONS BOOKING NOW. PLEASE TEXT 07459 772587 WITH A BRIEF SUMMARY OF NEED. I WILL RESPOND WITHIN 48 HRS.
If you or your family member are experiencing a difficult or challenging time in your/their personal or educational life it can help to talk to a qualified Counsellor experienced in working with children and young people
I am a professionally qualified home based Counsellor located in Eastleigh North. I specialise in working with children and adolescents. Including those with SEN and SEMH difficulties or who identify as Neurodivergent
Choosing the right Counsellor can be very difficult. I can offer an initial FREE 15 minute consultation by telephone which you can book via the directory. These are on Fridays between 4.00pm and 8.00pm. This would give us the opportunity to chat and discuss you/your young person’s issue in brief and the expectations you have from seeking therapy at this time
As a Humanistic Counsellor I can offer you/your young person the time and space to explore how you are feeling in a non-judgemental, confidential and tranquil space. I use a mixture of both talking, listening, drawing, engaging and play work. As the counsellor my role is to listen, support and enable children to work through their difficulties in a safe environment
My practice is a beautiful and tranquil riverside location within a purpose built garden pod. There is ample street/driveway parking
If you would like to discuss your requirements or find out more about 'Unicorn Counselling & Wellness' you are very welcome to email or text with a brief overview and leave a number for me to call.
E.mail: donnalovecounselling@gmail.com/Mob: 07459 772587
Training, qualifications & experience
During the last 30 years, I have worked extensively as a School Counsellor, Community Support Worker/Army Welfare. I have managed two Children's Centre's, worked as a youth worker for Children's Services, Hampshire County Council. I have been a family support worker for Social Services and a Children and Adolescent victims advocate for Hampshire Police.
I specialise in supporting children, adolescents and young adults during difficult and challenging times in their lives. Including crisis and trauma.
I hold a BACP Advanced Accredited Diploma in Person Centred Counselling, a Degree in Adolescent Studies, a Diploma in CBT and have undertaken over 200 relevant training workshops, seminars and further development in this field. I practise Humanistic Counselling and incorporate different styles tailored to my client’s individuality. I am a trained Drawing & Talking Practitioner and a Neurodivergence Life Coach. I am also able to offer play therapy. I currently work within the private education sector.
I worked for Hampshire Police for many years supporting children, young adults and their families who had experienced being victims of crimes. These included house burglaries, violent assaults, sexual assaults, abuse, rape, male rape, sexual exploitation and domestic abuse, families affected by road death, trauma, domestic abuse, loss, bereavement, suicide and murder.
I have worked full time as a School Counsellor supporting students aged 11-18 with issues such as anxiety, depression, bullying, school phobic, eating disorders, stress, self-harm, poor mental health, gender confusion, overly sexualised behaviours, sexual abuse, child in care, young carer, parent in prison, death of a parent/carer. I have been a Designated Safeguarding Lead in three educational environments.
I have been employed by the MOD/Army Welfare and worked with service families and their children.
I have extensive experience in working with children and young people who have undergone life changing experiences and have presenting issues from these. This can include anxiety, low mood, depression, self harm, addictions; drugs, alcohol, domestic abuse, anxiety, obsessive compulsive behaviours, poor mental health, friendship, family and relationship issues.
Neurodivergence: I have a wealth of experience in counselling and supporting Neurodivergent children and young people (ASC, PDA, ADHD, GDD) with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. I am also a trained and certified Neurodivergence Life Coach (High Functioning) My coaching philosophy centres on autonomy, consent, empowerment and affirming and celebrating difference.
I am an Autism Ambassador for Hampshire and I hold an Anna Kennedy Foundation ‘Autism Hero – Lifetime Achievement Award’
Professional Qualifications and Experience…
BAC Accredited Diploma in Person Centred Counselling, Centra Level 3 Validated
Certificate in Counselling, Centra Level 2 Validated
Certificate in Counselling, Centra Level 1 Validated
Degree in Adolescent Studies, Southampton University
CPD Accredited Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Certified Drawing & Talking Practitioner
Elklan SALT trained - Speech & Language Therapy
I am a trained and experienced School ELSA (Secondary/Private Sector)
Hampshire Police Training…
Supporting rape & sexual assault victims
Supporting adult & child victims of sexual violence
Supporting domestic abuse victims
Supporting families bereaved by road death
Supporting child victims of crimes
Supporting victims of family abuse
Supporting families affected by suicide/murder
Supporting families affected by sexual exploitation
Supporting young women affected by FGM
Workshops, Training, Seminars, Other…
Partnership Violence
Low self esteem
Stress Awareness
Anger Management
Drugs/Alcohol/Solvents
Domestic Abuse
Dealing with aggression
Substance misuse interventions
Psychology and the brain
Eating Disorders
Mental health and self-harm
Young Person Specific Training…
Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Lead Online safety/Mental health Leads Supporting the mental health & wellbeing of Autistic students Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Emotionally Based School Avoidance Teenage Psychology Recognising & Responding to Gaming Addiction Sexual health & vulnerable young people
Eating Disorders
Stress Management
Self-harm and poor mental health
Children who abuse other children
Suicidal thoughts in children
Supporting a young person with a disabled sibling
Drugs/alcohol abuse
Sexual abuse/Sexual Violence/Sexual identity
Domestic abuse and young people
Child offenders & the Youth Justice system
Child in Care (LAC)
Young Carers
Social media addiction/Seeking Online validation
Child sexual exploitation The impact of Influencer culture
Young people & inappropriate relationships
Autism Specific Training…
Advanced Autism Specialist
Autism Ambassador
Supporting children with disabilities
Autism & how it affects the brain
Autism and Employability Cyberbullying & SEND
Safeguarding disabled children Self image & Identity - SEND children
Working with High Functioning Autism and poor mental health
Depression in High Functioning Autism
SEN & sexual health: ASD
Autism: Early Interventions/ behavioural issues
Supporting parents/carers/siblings of autistic children
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I am experienced in delivering one to one and group work within Schools and Colleges
I am experienced in supporting individuals and their families with Neurodivergence Life Coaching
Therapies offered
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Fees
£45.00 per session
Additional information
£50 - young adult aged 18 - 25 years 1 x 50 minute face to face session
£45 - adolescent aged 10 to 18 years 1 x 45 minute face to face session
£30 - child aged 6- 10 years 1 x 30 minute face to face play therapy/drawing
£275 – block booking discount 6 x 50 minute young adult face to face sessions (Discounted by £25.00)
£250- block booking discount 6 x 45 minute adolescent face to face sessions (Discounted by £20.00)
£150 - block booking discount 6 x 30 minute face to face play/art sessions (Discounted by £30.00)
Monthly maintenance sessions are £30.00 for 30 minutes/all ages (Post six week therapy course)
£0 - 1 x 15 minute initial telephone consultation (This is not a counselling session - it is to ascertain if needs can be met)
POA- organisations and corporate
48 hours minimum cancellation notice is required for any appointments, otherwise the full fee is payable. Payment is accepted by cash or bank transfer 48 hrs prior to the session and receipts are available upon request. Reports can be requested. These will be an overview of sessions and will not contain dialogue/discussions. Block Booking 6 sessions requires complete payment in advance to qualify for the discount.
Payment due 48 hours prior to therapy sessions
There are NO toilet facilities onsite
*THE COUNSELLOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL OR POSTPONE THE SESSION SUBJECT TO ILLNESS/EMERGENCY OR FEELING UNSAFE
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Further information
I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy register and am duty bound by its Codes of Ethics and Practises
(Registration no 385251)
I hold professional liability insurance for my Counselling Practise
I am regularly supervised by a BACP Supervisor
I hold an up to date DBS Certificate for your reference
All clients receive a free information pack upon request
I can offer a discreet, comfortable and tranquil venue with free parking available
