E. Bainbridge

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BA (hons) counselling, Reg NCPS
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location_on Hythe, Hampshire, SO45
Accepting new clients
Accepting new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

Where to find me

Currently I have returned to and working with clients online.  During the good weather, I see clients face to face and am based in Dibden, conveniently placed near Holbury, Totton , Beaulieu and surrounding areas. I have a bespoke comfortable and private ground floor office.

I also offer life coaching which complements my counselling approach for those who are stuck or looking to revamp their life.

What to expect when you contact me

I welcome inquiries by text, email and telephone and look forward to answering any questions you may have. We will discuss what you are hoping to explore and how I will work with you.

Some people feel quite nervous about speaking out, sometimes for the first time, about personal problems and this is something I do understand. The most important person is you and you can set the pace, choose when to stop and how far you go in any session. My job is to support you and help you to feel safe as you embark on a journey of discovery about you.

If you feel that we are a good match then we can arrange a time to meet. This can be for a 30 minute no obligation free discussion so that you can make a decision about whether to proceed with counselling with me.

I am available at various times and days to suit individual needs.

Your first session

You have decided to proceed with your first counselling session.

Your initial session will take place either in my counselling room or  online, usually via Google Meet but other platforms can be used.  I ask clients to ensure they are safe and comfortable for their sessions and not likely to be interrupted or overheard.  It's also important that you feel comfortable and safe using the online platform.

The assessment begins with my taking down some details and getting a picture of your situation and agreeing timescale and cost. I will explain a little more about how I work and will ask if you have any further questions.

Following this we will begin to explore your issue.

Gestalt counselling, which is my core approach, uses a variety of ways of allowing the unconscious to express itself. I am comfortable integrating CBT, solution focused approach and can also use art, sandtray work, use of objects.

However, I will use only methods that you are comfortable with and often talking therapy is enough. Sometimes I may offer you the option of using art, objects or 2 chair work.

I use a sliding scale of charges for my service, depending on an individual's circumstances and what they can afford.

Training, qualifications & experience

Qualifications

Certificate in Counselling

Diploma Gestalt counselling

BA (hons) Humanistic Counselling

Experience with CBT counselling

Experience of Solution Focused Therapy

Counselling Supervision Certificate

Life Coaching Diploma 

Experience

I have counselled at:

No Limits Youth Services

Southampton Rape Crisis

CRI/Solent NHS Substance Misuse Service

It's Your Choice Anger Management

I have worked with young people for many years and specialised in Anger Management. I prefer to call this Anger Therapy as there is usually a deep seated reason for angry behaviour.

I have extensive knowledge of substance misuse and can approach this practically in terms of recovery but also therapeutically.

I have counselled sexual abuse survivors and worked with trauma.

Alongside this I work with relationship difficulties, self esteem issues, mental health concerns and loss and bereavement.

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

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

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£40.00 per session
Free initial telephone session

Additional information

Please contact me for an exact price.

I offer a reduced rate, depending on an individual's circumstances. My usual fee is £40. The initial free telephone conversation will be up to 30 minutes. Subsequent meetings will be for 50 minutes.

When I work

Flexible times, mornings, afternoons, some evenings. Subject to availability.

Further information

I work flexible hours which usually can be tailored to most people's needs.

I am now seeing clients face-to-face.

Hythe, Hampshire, SO45

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

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

Key details

DBS check info

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Online platforms

Google Meet
Whatsapp