Dr Frances Toynbee
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About me
I offer one to one support to people who are struggling with life. I am qualified to work with couples, adults, children and young people.
In my relationship therapy work, my work is to teach couples how to communicate clearly and safely so that they can resolve their difficulties and rediscover their love for each other. I use a technique called Imago dialogue, a specific approach without blame where each partner has the opportunity to be listened to, heard and understood. We will work on how to break destructive patterns of being with each other and rebuild strong, respectful ways of loving each other.
I worked in education for many years specialising in adolescents who struggled with their behaviour. I have a deep understanding of the pressures of school life, exams and relationships.
I have a therapy room in Holgate, central York. I also have a therapy room in Ampleforth, Ryedale.
I believe that by building a therapeutic relationship of mutual trust, it is possible to find ways of coming to terms with any difficulties and possibly learn new ways of managing these troubles.
We all need help sometimes, and having someone who really wants to discover what it is to be you, and to help live life to the full can really make a difference.
Drop me an email with your contact details and the best time to call, and I'll give you a ring if you think I can help.
If you are looking for support for your child, we will speak first on the phone to discuss what is worrying you and your child (free of charge) as I believe working in partnership with parents/caregivers is essential.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Clinical Training in Imago Relationship Therapy: Part 1.(Imago International Training Institute 2023-2024)
- Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Children and Adolescents (Northern Guild for Psychotherapy and Counselling 2017-2019)
- Awareness in Bereavement Care (Cruse Bereavement Care 2016)
- Bereavement in Children (Winston's Wish 2013)
- Advanced Diploma in Interpersonal and Counselling Skills (Institute of Education, London University, 1990-1992)
- Introduction to Counselling Skills (I.L.E.A. Schools Psychology Service 1987-1989)
My experience: I have been a volunteer for Cruse Bereavement Care since 2016 working with adults and children. I have also had clients in Primary and Secondary schools working with anxiety, attachment disorders, bereavement and behavioural difficulties.
My teaching experience included setting up and running small schools for children with a range of difficulties including school phobia and social, emotional and behavioural problems. I worked in mainstream schools too, with Special Educational Needs. I conducted research for my PhD on how children labelled with behavioural difficulties experienced school.
Member organisations
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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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £90.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
In cases of need I am prepared to discuss concessions.
When I work
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4pm until 7.30pm Tuesdays in Ampleforth, Wednesdays and Thursdays in York
I can see clients in central York or Ampleforth.
Further information
My approach is humanistic and person centred, this means that if you are my client, your wants and needs come first, and I will give you space to explore what troubles you at your own pace. I believe that with my support, you can find ways to come to terms with whatever troubles you.
I use a range of strategies, if it helps to be creative, to draw or paint, or play games to build the relationship, this is what we can do. Sometimes it is easier to look at difficult feelings through play, particularly for younger people and children. The choice is yours.
The core of my work is the understanding that if strive for the deepest possible understanding of your experience, I can help you process your difficult feelings and find ways of being happier.
As the first time we meet will be free of charge, you can decide if you think I can help you or your child, this process relies on mutual trust.
