Edward Hayes

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Better Days Counselling |Dip. Therapeutic Counselling, MBACP
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Storrington, West Sussex, RH20
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

At times life can seem tough. Maybe you feel like you’re stuck in a rut or that you’re lacking purpose. Perhaps something has happened, everything has changed but you weren’t quite ready.

It feels difficult reaching out to those around you; especially when you’re left feeling frustrated, unheard, and misunderstood. You don’t have to cope all by yourself; it’s normal to feel this way sometimes, and it’s OK to ask for help.

Hello and welcome. I’m Ed and I can help you to explore the issues that impact your ability to live and enjoy your life to the fullest, in the hopes that you can begin to have more better days.

I’m a fully qualified counsellor and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). The BACP’s Ethical Framework informs my therapeutic approach, ensuring our work is conducted professionally and safely, while maintaining a good standard of practice.

I currently offer sessions in person, online, and over the phone.

For more information visit my website: www.betterdayscounselling.com

Training, qualifications & experience

As well as counselling from a private practice, I work for a local charity supporting young people going through a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, self-harm, relationships, work and education, and more.

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
  • Certificate in Counselling Skills
  • Registered MBACP

Training

I also engage in regular continuing professional development (CPD) to ensure my skills, knowledge and practice are kept up to date.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
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.

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Therapies offered

Fees

£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session

Storrington, West Sussex, RH20

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

DBS check

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Edward Hayes
Edward Hayes