Eileen Mason

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Accr MBACP Dip.Counselling PCA for Adults and Young People
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire, HP15
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

I believe that there are times when we all need to talk and that this can be very difficult to talk to those closest to us in fear of upsetting them. That is why talking to someone experienced who is not emotionally involved and who is trained to hear you without judging or giving advice can really make a difference.

As a counsellor I will work with you, respecting your values, culture and autonomy.

Before qualifying as a counsellor I had a long career in the corporate world at a senior level. It was a natural transition for me to become a counsellor as I have always had an open door policy at work with staff and colleagues who wanted to see me to discuss a particular problem or to share something that was on their mind. During this time I became aware of how communication plays an important part in meeting an individuals needs for both adults and children alike - how important it is to have a voice and be heard.

I am trained in Person Centred counselling although this is complemented by training in other approaches. I am an accredited member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and I am bound by and adhere to its Ethical Framework for Good Practice. I am committed to ongoing professional development and regularly attend professional training, workshops, conferences and seminars; I also receive regular supervision in order to maintain a high level of competence. I hold full professional liability insurance and an enhanced DBS check.

In addition to my private work, I work with BUPA,  and in a  local secondary school dealing with children aged 11-18yrs.

I have been a volunteer for Cruse Bereavement Care for both adults and Children and Young People,  I was a member of the team who volunteered support during major sporting and cultural events across the country and for major incidents – I was one of only a handful of Cruse counsellors on standby at the London 2012 Olympics. I have also provided counselling services for a local Drug and Alcohol service Oasis Health and Wellbeing.

Training, qualifications & experience

Diploma Level 4  in Theory and Practice of Counselling
Certificate in Counselling Concepts
Certificate in Counselling Skills
Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Level 3 Supervisors Certificate

I have also undertaken training in:
Foundation course in Bereavement and Loss
Self Harming
Exploring and Assessing Clients Suicidal Feelings
Dealing with Drug and Alcohol Addictions
Addiction and how it works
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
Domestic Violence
Anxiety workshop

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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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

Fees

£45.00 per session
Free initial telephone session

Concessions offered for

  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors

Health Insurance/EAP

  • BUPA
  • WPA

Additional information

I can offer a confidential service that starts with an initial appointment either face to face or by telephone for us to talk through what your expectations are from counselling and what I can offer you. If you then feel that counselling is right for you and indeed, that I am the right counsellor for you then we can arrange further sessions at a mutually convenient time. If  you are a parent or guardian reading this I am more than happy for you to accompany your child/teenage for part of this session.

I offer daytime and some evening appointments; occasionally I can see clients at short notice if I have space. Sessions are for 50 minutes and at intervals set to your need. Regular reviews are held and you can of course terminate counselling when you feels it is right for you.

​The costs are £45 per session payable by cash payable on the day or a bank transfer in advance of the session.

​A reduction in fee may be possible in certain circumstances 

When I work

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Further information

I believe that everyone is unique and has different expectations – no two clients will have the same needs and therefore with this in mind I provide both short term and long term counselling – depending on your individual needs.

My practice offers on road free parking, I am sorry it is not currently suitable for wheelchair access.

I hold an enhanced DBS check and am fully insured.

To find out more about what I have to offer please feel free to contact me either by email, phoning  or texting me on 07947536611. If you have to leave a message I will get back to you within 48 hours. All messages left are completely confidential

Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire, HP15

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Children
Young people
Adults
Older adults
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check

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free roadside parking available

Online platforms

Whatsapp
Zoom
Eileen Mason
Eileen Mason