About me
I’m Freya, a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist. Clients often tell me I’m easy to talk to and compassionate, but that I’m also not afraid to ask the difficult questions. I believe you need both: a space where you feel safe enough to be honest, and someone who will gently challenge you when it could help you move forward.
My approach is warm, down-to-earth and human. I hope to facilitate a space where you feel comfortable to show up as your authentic self - including all the messiness, humour, sorrow, swearing and weirdness that comes with being human.
As an integrative counsellor with a person-centred background, I see each client as a unique individual and draw from a range of therapeutic techniques and theories to help you build your own emotional toolbox. This may include exploring past memories, relationships, or thought patterns together. I hold with me at all times that this is your journey, your life and therefore we work together in a collaborative way. My aim isn’t just for you to feel heard. It’s to help you understand yourself, make sense of what’s happening and create meaningful change, at a pace that feels right for you.
If you’re wondering whether counselling could help, get in touch. I offer a free 15-minute chat so you can get a feel for how I work, ask any questions and decide whether I might be the right fit for you. I hope to understand your life and what it is really like to experience what you are going through.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BACP registered member
- MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- BA in Philosophy
- Fully Insured
- Member of the Information Commissioner’s Office
I have experience in school, university, and private settings. I work part-time as a Wellbeing Lead for a young people's charity in Bath, and as a school counsellor.
I have worked with a wide range of clients on a range of issues, including but not limited to; anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma, sexual trauma, domestic violence and abuse, self-harm, low self-esteem, work-related stress, bereavement and loss.
Other training:
- Sexual Trauma
- Rewind for PTSD
- Domestic Violence and Abuse
- Children and Young People's Mental Health
- Somatic Therapy
- Creative Writing for Wellbeing
Member organisations
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
Free 15 minute initial chat
When I work
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Current availability:
In person or online
Wednesday 2pm and 5pm weekly
