Fiona Sykes

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Registered Member MBACP Dip. Couns

About me

Imagine you could change how you think and feel right now, feel in more control of your life, be happier. 

Whether you're living with anxiety, struggling with difficult relationships, dealing with loss or grief or navigating big life changes, working with a professional like me is the first step on a unique journey of healing and personal discovery that will serve you now - and throughout the rest of your life. 

I offer a safe, non-judgemental space where you can explore your unique experiences and understand more about who you are and how you connect with others. I'll support you to work out what you need to achieve your personal therapy goals and lead a happier, more fulfilled life. 

Calm, thoughtful and compassionate, my professional philosophy focuses on  equality, empowerment, knowledge and open-mindedness. We'll work collaboratively at a pace you're comfortable and review progress regularly. I encourage open, honest communication and I'm happy to explain and discuss any concepts and approaches I use while we're working together.

Call me and start a conversation for change. 

Training, qualifications & experience

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance with its Ethical Framework. 

A qualified integrative counsellor, I work with a range of counselling theories and approaches (including person-centred, CBT and Transactional Analysis) which enables me to be flexible and adaptable to the issues and objectives of each person I work with.

  • SEG Awards Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling 
  • SEG Awards ABC Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills 
  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills 

Member organisations

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.

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£50.00 - £60.00

Additional information

Online and in person sessions offered. 

In person sessions are available in New Mills, High Peak. 

When I work

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Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

DBS check

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Wheelchair user access
Wheelchair user access

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You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

Wheelchair access is available at my New Mills therapy rooms.

Online platforms

Google Meet
Microsoft Teams