Emily Grainger
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About me
*Currently away, available to contact after 27th May
I primarily work in the Person-Centred model of counselling and incorporate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques if appropriate. I can help you to explore, consider, or reframe your thoughts and feelings, and explore possible actions for future change. I have a special interest in helping my clients strengthen self-esteem, self-worth, and confidence through empathetic listening and positive psychology.
In action, this means that I am guided by you and what you choose to bring to each session without giving my opinions, guidance, or advice. No one knows you better than you! If I think they may be of use, occasionally I will incorporate worksheets or collaborate on goal setting with you (which are common CBT techniques).
The therapeutic relationship is a key component of counselling change. It is hugely important to me that I ensure our therapeutic relationship is built on a foundation of empathy, non-judgement, and respect.
Training, qualifications & experience
- MSc Counselling (Bangor University)
- MA Psychology (Edinburgh University)
- My MSc included training in Person-Centred, Cognitive-Behavioural and Psychodynamic therapies.
As part of my MSc degree, I undertook placements at various organisations:
- Age UK Mental Health Therapies, supporting adults with varied mental health needs.
- Vision Support, supporting adults experiencing vision impairment
- Counselling for Social Change, supporting adults with various mental health needs with a specific understanding of mental health support for activists.
Member organisations
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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
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.
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
Fees
£40.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Concession available for current counselling students, please get in touch for more information.
When I work
Please note I will aim to respond to enquiries during the working week (Mon-Fri, 9.30am-6pm).
