Fayola Edmunds
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About me
Welcome, I am Fayola, a friendly, open and empathetic counsellor, based in north Bristol, offering in-person, online and telephone sessions.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed in life? Whatever your reason for seeking therapy, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, disconnection, relationships issues or unsure of what's troubling you? I will support you in gaining new insight and finding healing tools that work best for you, offering a deeper understanding of yourself, and your experiences. Our relationship will give you the opportunity to express yourself, be heard, build confidence, esteem and make your own decisions.
What I offer:
I offer a warm, safe, inclusive and non-judgmental space, to discuss and explore what's on your mind. Our work will help you gain new awareness, and together find new coping mechanisms, which assist's in creating healthy change.
This can lead to empowerment, self-compassion and a more rewarding, happier and balanced life.
My approach is Person Centred at the core, as well as Psychodynamic and Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), I believe that one approach does not fit all, as we are unique individuals, with our own stories and experiences, I interweave these approaches to suit your personal needs and therapy goals.
How to contact me:
I know choosing a therapist can be daunting, and/ or anxiety provoking, for this reason, I like to offer a free 20 minute introductory call, to ask any questions. To book please call, email, or click the book intro call tab. I look forward to hearing from you. Warmest wishes.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
Professional diploma in psychotherapeutic counselling (Prof Dip Psy C)
Certificate in dealing with distress: Working with suicide and self-harm
Certificate in A black empathetic approach to therapeutic practice
Currently completing a course in Trauma & Shame informed dual certification
Experience:
I have many years of experience working with anxiety, depression, feelings of overwhelm, sadness, being stuck, relationship breakdown, family issues, anger, suicidal ideation, self-harm, dyslexia, low mood, trauma, low self-esteem, guilt, shame, fear, perfectionism, purpose and the meaning of life.
Black empathetic approach:
I offer a black empathetic approach to therapeutic practice, this approach is inclusive and can be tailored and used to suit your individual needs, I have experience of working within the Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, and am a member of this community, I pioneered a peer support group for women of colour in 2020, in response to the community’s needs, to hold space for healing and support with the feelings, experiences and flashbacks of racial trauma.
Trauma informed approach:
I have years of experience working with people who have experienced sexual violence, abuse or assault at some point in their lives, and worked in a rape crisis centre supporting victim/ survivors offering a trauma informed approach.
Membership of Professional Bodies:
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) MNCPS (Acc.)
Black, African & Asian Therapy Network (BAATN)
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have training in a black empathetic approach to therapeutic practice, and support clients who are struggling with discrimination, prejudice, racial trauma or racial identity in their life’s.
Feel free to contact me for a free 20 minute introductory call by phone, email or click the book intro call tab to be directed to the calendar for availability.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 - £70.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Each session is 50 minutes, and offered on a weekly basis.
Concessions considered based on individual need, please contact me to discuss further.
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I offer in-person, online & phone sessions.
Mondays: In-person sessions
Tuesdays: Online sessions
Wednesdays: In-person sessions
Thursdays: Online sessions
Fridays: Online sessions
