Donna Love
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About me
Welcome to Reflections Therapy & Wellness
If you or your family are experiencing a difficult or challenging time in your/their personal, educational or professional life it can help to talk to a qualified counsellor
I am a professionally qualified Counsellor based in Eastleigh. I specialise in counselling children, adolescents and young adults. Including those with High Functioning Autism or social communication or behavioural difficulties
Choosing the right counsellor can be very difficult. I can offer a FREE initial 15 minute consultation by telephone which you can book via the app. 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-judgmental, confidential and tranquil space. I use a mixture of both talking, listening, engaging and play work. As the counsellor my role is to listen, support and enable you to work through the difficulties or issues together 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 also available
If you would like to discuss your requirements or find out more about counselling you are very welcome to call me in confidence on and leave me a message mobile 07760974047 or you can email donnalovecounselling@gmail.com
Training, qualifications & experience
For the last 30 years, I have worked in private practise, School Counselling, Army Welfare, local Government, Childrens Services, Hampshire County Council and Hampshire Police supporting children, adolescents and young adults during difficult and challenging times in their lives.
I hold a BAC Advanced Accredited Diploma in Person Centred Counselling, a Degree in Adolescent Studies and Psychology and have undertaken over 200 relevant training workshops, seminars and further development. I practise Humanistic Counselling and incorporate different styles tailored to my client’s individuality. These can include Person Centred, CBT and play therapy. I am also a School ELSA
I worked for Hampshire Police for many years supporting children, young asuits 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 extensive experience in working with children and young people who have undergone life changing experiences and have presenting issues from these. These can include PTSD, addictions; drugs, alcohol, domestic abuse, anxiety, obsessive compulsive behaviours, poor mental health, self harm, family and relationship issues such as divorce and separation.
I have a wealth of experience in counselling and supporting children and young adults with high functioning Autism or social and emotional communication disorders. 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
Degree in Psychology, Southampton University
CPD Accredited Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Elklan SALT trained - Speech & Language Therapy
I am a trained School ELSA
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
Level 3 Safeguarding Award
Young Person Specific Training…
Teenage psychology
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
Domestic abuse and young people
Child offenders & the Youth Justice system
Child in Care (LAC)
Young Carers
Social media addiction
Child sexual exploitation
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
Safeguarding disabled 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 High Functioning Autism
Therapies offered
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Fees
£40.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£50 - individuals aged 18 - 25 years 1 x 50 minute face to face session. (SEN rate £40)
£40 - young person aged 8 to 17 years 1 x 45 minute face to face session
£35 - students aged 16 - 25 years 1 x 50 minute face to face session (College/Uni ID required)
£250 – block booking discount 6 x 50 minute young adult face to face sessions
£200 - block booking discount 6 x 45 minute child/adolescent face to face sessions
£0 - 1 x 15 minute initial telephone consultation (This is not a counselling session)
POA- organisations and corporate
24 Hours minimum cancellation notice is required for any appointments, otherwise the full fee is payable
Payment is accepted by cash or bank transfer prior to or at the session and receipts are available upon request
Payment due 24 hours prior to first session or upon arrival
When I work
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Flexible availability which includes evenings and weekends can be mutually arranged subject to availability. Free intro calls and generous discount for block booking
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
