Emma Kelly

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PNCPS (Accred), BAcouns, Dipcouns.
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location_on Bourne, PE10
Limited availability
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This professional is accepting new clients but may have a waitlist. Please enquire with them directly to discuss availability.

About me

Welcome

Counselling is not just for people with mental health concerns, it is a space to talk through whatever is worrying you, no matter how big or small that my seem to you - it matters and what you have to say matters and I want to offer you a safe, secure place to do that. A place where you feel truly understood and accepted exactly as you are.

Do you find that you often put others needs above your own? Perhaps you've forgotten what it’s like to even think about yourself, your wants and your needs. I wonder if you are even aware you have needs or have simply lost touch with what they are?

Counselling is an investment in YOU, a space where it is all about you and your needs. It might be the only time you have to focus on you and your own mental health without any outside stressors. Afterall, without our mental health, what do we have?

We've all heard the saying that its good to talk, but have you noticed that people rarely listen? Do they truly listen and take in what you are saying without offering unsolicited advice or brushing it off?

​​​Maybe you are met with unhelpful suggestions as to how you can feel better or you are told to “look at the positives”. Counsellors don't do that; I won’t do that. I will listen and really hear you. I will try to understand what you are going through and help you find ways to move forward.

​​​I am genuinely interested in what you have to say, I want to hear about your experiences. I want to help you to make sense of them and feel better, by truly getting to know you and holding a safe space so I can sit beside you in your pain and help you with your struggles.​​

​If now's the time you've decided you would like to go ahead and speak to a counsellor, as scary as that may seem (and counselling does not have to be scary) you have already made the first step; the next step would be to contact me either by email at emmakellycounselling@hotmail.com or by leaving me a message on my phone or by texting 07933957478 - whatever feels like the easiest way for you. I work both online and face to face, whatever works best for you. 

Why counselling?

Perhaps you've found yourself on my listing because you are experiencing problems in your family or romantic relationships, going through a relationship breakdown or struggling to maintain a loving relationship and be ready to talk to someone to understand why. ​

Are you looking to improve your self-esteem, to stop self-destructive patterns of behaviour and make some changes in your life?

Are you feeling stuck? Anxious, lost and not sure which way to turn?

Maybe unhealed childhood trauma is holding you back from living the life you deserve.

I can help you work through whatever is going on for you and to help you live a more fulfilling life.

How I can help you

I am an accredited professional Integrative counsellor (to be accredited means I have been assessed and demonstrated a high standard of knowledge, experience and development in counselling and psychotherapy) which means that you are the sole focus of the work we do together, and I will draw upon different methods to find the best possible way to help you. I will take your lead and work with you in a way which suits you best. I do not believe that one approach fits all and I will work with you to find a way that works for you. 

I use a non-directive approach (I am not going to tell you what to do - counsellors do not do that), I work this way in order to understand your world through your eyes.

I have worked with adult and childhood trauma, anxiety, relationship breakdown, self-destructive behaviour/cycles of behaviour, disordered eating, low self-esteem and bereavement.

Sometimes past events can keep affecting us for a long time, and I can help you to explore, unravel and make sense of that in order to move forward. 

I work with ages 18+ face to face or online. 

Next steps

Please contact me either by email at emmakellycouselling@hotmail.com or by leaving me an answerphone message or text on 07933957478.

We can then arrange to have a free 10-15-minute telephone conversation. This will be an informal chat about what you are wanting from counselling so that you can get an idea of what counselling is and decide if I am the right counsellor for you. If after that you feel, you would like to go ahead, then we can make a suitable appointment either in person or online.

There is absolutely no obligation to book an appointment and I will leave this decision entirely up to you. 

A little about me

My name is Emma Kelly I am an Accredited Professional, fully qualified counsellor; (to be accredited means I have achieved a high standard of knowledge, experience and development in counselling and psychotherapy) based in the quiet village of Rippingale (near Bourne).

I am an empathic counsellor who is very grounded and down to earth, I love my job and am incredibly passionate about helping people. I am open minded, non judgmental and have an enthusiasm for life, in addition to appreciating a sense of humour.

I offer one-to-one face-to-face counselling, in a discreet and relaxing counselling space, as well as  online counselling .

​A great deal of my experience involves working within the criminal justice system for 10 years, working with teenagers, young and older adults. I also have experience of working for charities such as the RNIB, Little Miracles and in the civil service and private sector.

Before becoming self-employed, I worked as a counsellor for Little Miracles in Peterborough. Here I worked with both adolescents and parents of children with learning disabilities. I worked with self-esteem, childhood trauma, anxiety and depression amongst other things. 

​I am non-judgmental, here to listen and support you during your counselling journey and hope to build a trusting relationship with you. I offer long or short-term counselling and will work with you for as long as you need.

​I am extremely passionate about what I do, and counselling has been my dream job for as long as I can remember. I have always been drawn to roles where I am helping people but with counselling it feels like a privilege to sit with someone in some of their darkest moments or when they feel at their most vulnerable.

I will always appreciate just how hard it is to make the decision to come for counselling, but I truly believe it is also one of the most rewarding decisions you will ever make for yourself.  Even if it can be incredibly difficult at times.

Counselling is not a regulated profession which means anyone can practice, alarmingly. I offer assurances that ​I am a PSA Accredited Professional member of the NCPS (National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society) (PNCPS Acc), I adhere to their Code of Ethics and have regular supervision to ensure I work safely, ethically and always in the best interest of my clients. My client’s needs and welfare really are at the heart of the work we do together. 

​I'd love to hear from you, so please do not hesitate to get in touch if you would like to know more or have any questions at all. There's no such thing as a silly question and I am happy to answer any you may have.

Even if you aren't sure that you are ready to start therapy yet, please do get in touch and perhaps I can help support you with any reservations, concerns or question you may have.

Counsellor | Emma Kelly Counselling Services | Rippingale (ekelly82.wixsite.com)

Training, qualifications & experience

Counselling Training, Qualifications and Experience

Accredited Professional Counsellor 

BA (Hons) (First class) in Counselling and Psychotherapy

​​National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society Member - Accredited Professional Member of professional body (PNCPS Acc.)

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Certificate of Proficiency 

Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB)​​

Advanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Diploma​​ 

Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CPCAB)​​

Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CPCAB) ​

Level 2 Certificate in Introduction to Counselling Skills (CPCAB)​​

TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems (RQF)​​

TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties  ​​

TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young Peoples Mental Health​​

National Centre For Eating Disorders (Ncfed) Certificate in Obesity Management

Anger Management Counselling Advanced Level 4 Certificate

Understanding Autism, Asperger's and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Certificate

Ultimate CBT Toolkit Training

A lot counsellors Guide to Working with Anxiety Training

Me, Myself and I - Experiencing the world of the inner Child workshop

Little Miracles Volunteer Counsellor Apr 2018 – Aug 2019 ​

I am committed to ongoing training as part of my personal and professional development and often attend regular training courses.

I currently work with ages 16+ face to face or online. 

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.

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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.

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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.

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society

Areas of counselling I deal with

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Fees

£50.00 per session

Concessions offered for

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Additional information

My fees are £50 per 50 minute session and £65 for couples.

The first session will include a short initial assessment.

I also offer a discount for block bookings of 5 sessions for £235, saving £15 off the individual fee. 

I offer a free initial 15-20 minute telephone consultation with no obligation to book further sessions (please note this is not a telephone therapy session but a "getting to know you" session). 

I work both face to face and online.

When I work

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  • Monday 10:00-12:00
  • Tuesday 10:00-20:00
  • Wednesday 10:00-20:00
  • Thursday 10:00-20:00
  • Friday 10:00 - 20:00

Further information

I provide both short- and long-term counselling and psychotherapy depending on your needs, this can be discussed during our initial consultation and assessment.

I have experience working with adults and adolescents (aged 16+), working with past trauma, domestic abuse, anxiety, depression and relationship breakdowns.

My practice is in Rippingale in a quiet, comfortable and very discreet setting with parking. Clients have commented that it has a real "at home" feel.

I work online, via telephone or face to face.

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

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