Emma Taylor
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About me
Life can be challenging at times and may feel overwhelming. I understand that it takes courage to make that first step and contact a counsellor for help.
I offer a warm, non judgemental, supportive and respectful space where you can feel heard and accepted, no matter what is going on for you and what brings you. As a Psychotherapeutic therapist I recognise that people are diverse and complex. I tailor my approach using a variety of techniques and theories to suit each individual and their unique situation in order to meet the individual needs of each client. Research evidence suggests that it is primarily the relationship formed between therapist and client that has the most positive influence on whether having therapy is successful. I place a strong emphasis on building a trusting therapeutic relationship with you in order to have a firm foundation for the work we do together.
My role is to help you explore and make sense of the challenges you face. This may involve working with difficult emotions and identifying and addressing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns which may now be adding to feelings of unhappiness. We can work together to fine tune existing coping strategies, learn new healthier ones, accept things that you can't change and address issues of self-esteem and self-confidence.
I offer short term and open ended counselling to support my clients to gain understanding to facilitate the changes they want in their lives.
I am a Qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and an Accredited member of the National Counselling Society, I am guided by their ethical frameworks and procedures.
I am based in Newbury and work with adults in individual once weekly sessions.
Training, qualifications & experience
Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic counselling Practise - Prof.Dip Psy C
Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling - Ad Dip Psy C
Certificate In Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills - Cert Hyp CS
As well as seeing clients privately I also work as a volunteer counsellor for a Charity that specialises in Rape and sexual abuse. I also have experience working as a counsellor for a community project offering support and accessible counselling to women with a wide range of circumstances and complex needs. I continue my professional development by regularly attending supervision, workshops and courses.
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
£55.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I offer a free 30 minute initial no obligation consultation, fees after that are £55 per 50 minute session.
Some Concessions available and would be discussed during the initial consultation.
When I work
Monday - Thursday 10am till 7pm.
Friday 10 am till 2pm.
