About me
Welcome - If you are reading this, you may be considering counselling for the first time, or returning to therapy after some time away. People seek counselling for many reasons. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship difficulties or feeling overwhelmed?
I understand that attending counselling can feel daunting, which is why I have created a warm, comfortable and welcoming space. No bright lights, no clinical smells and no white walls here, only a peaceful retreat for you.
I welcome adults and young people age 11 and over to my private practice in a quiet village just outside Dorchester. Here, you will find a confidential environment where you can take some time out to focus solely on yourself.
Please check out my website www.courageandcalmcounselling.co.uk for further details.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- CPCAB Level 3 Counselling Studies
- CPCAB Level 2 Counselling Skills
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Working with Young People (age 11+)
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is key for me and I am constantly striving to expand my knowledge in a vast array of areas, ensuring I remain adaptable and ethical within my practice.
I currently work as a young persons counsellor for Mosaic Family Support, working with families experiencing bereavement.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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 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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Working with Military, Veterans and Public Services personnel and have lived experience.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free 20 minute phone call with no obligations.
I have a small number of concession sessions available at a reduced rate. It feels important to me that counselling sessions are accessible to everyone so please reach out to discuss further.
When I work
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Please contact me if a day or time isn't listed above and I will try my best to accommodate you.
