About me
Welcome, I’m Eilidh.
I am a Humanistic and Integrative Counsellor and a registered member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I offer counselling to adults and children from my therapy room in Melksham.
Life is rarely travelled without periods of difficulty. These may last for a day, a season, or what can feel like a lifetime. Sometimes the cause is obvious and rooted in the present; at other times, it may stem from experiences in the distant past. Whatever the cause, you may find yourself feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed by negative thoughts, or simply stuck and alone, unsure of what to do next.
Counselling provides a safe and supportive environment in which to work through these difficulties within a trusting therapeutic relationship. I offer a warm, accepting, non-judgemental, and confidential space where we can explore your thoughts and feelings together at a pace that feels comfortable for you. My aim is to create an environment where you can be yourself and feel truly heard.
I believe that each person's counselling journey should be as unique as they are. As an integrative counsellor, I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches to meet the individual needs of each client. I work holistically, considering you as a whole person and your place within the wider world. The humanistic foundation of my work is rooted in the belief that every individual has the capacity for healing and growth, and that you are the expert in your own life.
My role is not to give advice or tell you what to do. Instead, I will walk alongside you as you explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences within a compassionate and accepting relationship. Through this process, counselling can help you gain clarity, deepen self-awareness, and develop ways of coping with the challenges you face.
During our initial session, we will explore what has brought you to seek support at this time and what you hope to achieve through counselling.
I offer short-term, long-term, and open-ended counselling. Long-term and open-ended work can provide the opportunity to explore your personal history in greater depth. Together, we can look with curiosity and compassion at past experiences, helping you to understand patterns and beliefs that may be preventing positive change. Short-term work tends to be more focused on current difficulties and practical goals.
I understand that taking the first step and reaching out for support can feel daunting. Please be assured that you will be met with warmth, understanding, and acceptance.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 5 Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 5 Certificate in Counselling Children and Young people
- Level 4 Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 2 Counselling Skills
- Level 2 Peoples Mental Health
- Level 2 Safeguarding
- Level 2 Domestic Abuse
- Current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checked.
- Bachelor of Arts in Travel and Management
Other Qualifications:
- Living and Working online
- Working with Bereaved Adults
- Supporting Bereaved Children
- Autism Spectrum Training
- Adverse Childhood Experience
- Mental Health First Aid Training
Experience.
I have complimented my qualifications and training by gaining vast experience of working with families, youths, and children. This has been in various settings such as schools and multiple professional organisations.
Prior too setting up my private practice, I offered counselling sessions in a school to children between the ages of 11 and 16 years old and have previously offered therapy within two low-cost counselling agencies. These roles have allowed me to support clients across a broad range of backgrounds. The nature of the work encompassed a large range of issues including; anxiety and depression, bereavement, trauma, life transitions, low-self esteem and relationship and family issues.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
Concessions are available upon request.
When I work
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Please note availability and timings can be flexible. Please contact me directly so we can't arrange a time that suits you.
Further information
I offer an initial consultation which will be free of charge, this will normally be conducted online or on the phone but can be face to face if that makes you more comfortable. This allows us to discuss what has brought you to seek counselling and for you to understand what to expect from the sessions. Most importantly it gives you some time to gauge whether I am the right therapist for you.
