Elaine Brown
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About me
Hello
From my work over the years with Relate and now in Private Practice since 2019 I am very aware that walking through a Counsellor's door whether in person or now virtually online is a brave decision to make whether as a couple or an individual. It is a journey that can be a difficult and reflective one but hopefully also an exciting and rewarding one. I will support you in your journey with kindness, integrity, and understanding and to ensure you feel supported and safe.
Your mental well-being and safety are of utmost importance to me and I promise that if I do not have the necessary tools or expertise to help you.
I will support you in finding more appropriate help and endeavour to support you in the best way possible. I will listen to you
Social, historical, economical, environmental and political events all impact and shape our lives and whatever your gender, ethnicity, people with seen/or unseen disability, race, sexual identity, spiritual and religious belief or none I will listen to you with understanding and always with respect.
As a Relate Trained Counsellor, I particularly draw on the Systemic and Psychodynamic Theoretical Perspectives but also understand the importance of being client led, listening to the family scripts and narratives, with a person-centred focus. My experience over the years with the many different and unique individuals that I have worked with, supported and cared about, has led me to a greater understanding of the importance and impact of the many systems that affect us throughout our lives. Wherever we live in the world these systems include:
- The family systems and networks of our original care providers whatever form that may be including same sex, extended family, carers, foster or adopted
- Schooling, teachers, the education system
- The working environment
- Current family life and friends that we choose to call family
All of these have a significant effect on our lives, mental health and well-being.
Let's talk about this, it is good to talk, to be able to share your feelings and I will be listening.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
Relate cpcab Level 5 Diploma in Relationship Counselling
Relate cpcab Level 4 Introduction to Relationship Counselling
Professional Therapeutic Counselling Level 4 ncfe Distinction
BACP Certificate of Proficiency
BSc (Hons) Social Sciences with Geography & Politics
Training and Continual Professional Development
Anxiety
Child Protection & Safeguarding
Couples and Sex Addiction
Domestic Violence & Abuse Awareness & Safety
Domestic Violence Assessment & Intervention
Gender & Sexual Diversity
Impact of Addiction on Families
Internet Online Safety
LGBTQ+ Awareness/Knowledge
Mental Health Awareness
Military Mindset Training
Narrative Therapy
Relationships & Mental Health
Safeguarding/De-escalation and Boundaries
Sexual Violence and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Trauma
Understanding & Recognising Sex Addiction
Working with Anger & Rage
Working with Grief following sudden and Traumatic Death
Working with Young People in the LGBT+ Community
My Life Experience that has enhanced my role as a Counsellor
I have worked within the Private, Public and Voluntary Sectors during my working career since 1987 supporting many different and unique individuals in many different working spaces and environments. I have always been interested in people and started an Introduction to Counselling Course way back whilst living in Cambridge in 2002 but then my circumstances changed. I had then the opportunity to work and volunteer over-seas; based in Basel, Switzerland for 6 years and Texas, USA for 2 years.
Returning to the UK in 2013, I embarked on further training and more specifically for my passion to become a fully trained Counsellor back in the UK. I worked for Relate as a Relationship Counsellor from 2014 through to lock down March 2020. Working for JHD Counselling Services November 2020 through to March 2023 supporting Cambridge University students. I now have amassed 4,800+ hours working with couples and individuals. I counsel between the ages of 18+ and 90 years young! I have been running my Private Practice since November 2019.
I am a passionate believer in Life Long Learner and studied as a mature Student with the Open University. I am hoping to study further in the future in understanding the brain more and specifically in neuro-diversity
Theoretical Perspectives
- Psychodynamic and systemic theoretical perspective and human sexuality relating to relationships.
- Ethical frameworks and practice
- Therapeutic and specialist skills in working with relationship issues and context
- Reflexivity and the use of self
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
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This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
LGBT+Q friendly and aware
Therapies offered
Fees
£40.00 - £80.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Please be advised that I will take some basic information and offer you an initial assessment. This will allow us to explore your concerns and issues together and then decide the best way forward for you at this time.
Individual Counselling: 1 hour (one person per session) £70
Couple Counselling: 1 hour - £70 per couple before 6pm - £80 from 6pm
Zoom Counselling Sessions are currently available with flexibility of different times throughout the day and evening this includes:-
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday all day - Friday morning last session 11am
and Saturday morning to mid afternoon.
The full session fee for cancellations and missed appointments without 24 hours notice will be applied.
When I work
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Currently offering online sessions via Zoom.
Times can be flexible available online throughout the week Tuesday morning through to Saturday early afternoon, including evenings.
Further information
I am a Registered Member of BACP and follow their Code of Ethics.
I receive regular monthly clinical supervision.
I am very aware of the importance of Gender Diversity and Inclusion.
I can offer short-term work agree for a certain number of sessions, or an open-ended basis.
I am currently offering online counselling via the platform Zoom.
