Emma Darrall, Dip. Coun, Cert Couns, Registered MBACP, BEM
Email meAbout me
It is an important decision to invest in yourself through therapy. Whatever brings you to therapy I would welcome the opportunity to work with you. I am a warm, open and caring person. I take each session at your pace and can work short or long term. I work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework and will provide you with a safe, non judgemental space to work in.
My Background:
I am a qualified Humanistic Counsellor and Registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapy (BACP). I have worked privately for a number of years and have also previously worked for charities in a voluntary role.
My Theory:
I use a Person Centred approach with elements of Transactional Analysis (TA) and Gestalt and also use some aspects of CBT. If you would like some more information on these theories, please do not hesitate to get in touch or alternatively I have links to the following useful articles below.
http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellor-articles/transactional-analysis
http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/gestalt-therapy.html
http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/person-centred-therapy.html
My Vision:
I truly believe that despite the various difficulties we may experience in life, every individual has the natural ability to realise their potential. It is also important to me to have an equal relationship with my clients that Humanistic theory promotes.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have experience of working with a wide range of clients presenting with;
Anxiety, Depression, Post Natal Depression, Relationship Difficulties, Career concerns and stress in the workplace, Parenting, Mental health in pregnancy and issues surrounding conceiving, Childhood Abuse Sexual Assault, Eating Disorders.
Training:
- Registered Member Examination for BACP 2015
- MFHA Mental Health First Aid 2014
- Diploma in Humanistic Counselling 2013
- Level 3 in Counselling Skills 2011
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling
CPD courses:
Mindfulness, Anger, Shame, Psychosynthesis, Stone work, Transactional Analysis, Anxiety, Depression.Working online with clients via Skype.
Awards:
British Empire Medal (BEM) for time dedicated to voluntary counselling in the local community and a creation of a mental health buddy network in my workplace.
Member organisations
Accredited register membership
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Affairs and betrayals
- Anger management
- Anxiety
- Binge-eating disorder
- Bullying
- Career
- Depression
- Discrimination
- Domestic violence
- Eating disorders
- Emotional abuse
- Family issues
- Feeling sad
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Infertility
- Loneliness
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Miscarriage
- Panic disorder
- Phobias
- Physical abuse
- Postnatal depression
- Pregnancy and birth
- Redundancy
- Relationship problems
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- Separation and divorce
- Sex problems
- Sexual abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work-related stress
Therapies offered
Fees
£60 per session
Timing:
Each session is 50 minutes. I can work short term (8 weeks) or long term and can also offer 2 sessions per week if required.
I work Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Evening sessions are held at 6pm or 7pm.
Saturday morning sessions run from 9am, 10am, 11am and 12pm..
First Session:
Your first session is Half Price (£30) and will spend time completing an Assessment on what brings you to therapy.
I offer a sliding scale and can negotiate my fees depending on your circumstances.
Cancellations:
Client's will be charged for any cancellations where 24hrs is not given. This does not include sessions previously rescheduled or unexpected illness.
Parking/Travel:
Parking is available on site. Alternatively it is a few minutes walk from bus stops coming from Canterbury and Herne Bay on Borstal Hill. It is approximately a 20 minute walk from Whitstable Train Station.
Maps & Directions
Whitstable, CT5 4NA
Type of session
| Online counselling: | Yes |
| Telephone counselling: | Yes |
| Face to face counselling: | Yes |
Practical details
| Sign language: | No |
| Other languages: | None |
Accessibility
| Wheelchair access: | Yes |
You can park directly outside Evolution Health if required. There is also a private car park available that is attached to Evolution Health.
Availability
Tuesday, Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. I will have availability from the week of 01/04/19.
Types of client
| Adults |
| Older adults |
