George Fortune
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About me
Hello, my name is George and I have been providing my counselling services for over 9 years, offering face to face, telephone and online counselling. Alongside being a counsellor, I have worked within the mental health sector providing mental health & well-being support to the North Somerset Community. The combination of both roles has allowed me to become aware of the network of support within the community of North Somerset and deepened my knowledge of mental health concerns and recovery. I believe that it has helped me to provide the best counselling I can for my clients, and hopefully you too if you decide to start counselling with me.
My counselling office is in Worle, which is in easy travelling distance from Weston-Super-Mare, Clevedon, Portishead and many other areas of North Somerset.
Although I have experience with a wide range of issues that lead people to counselling, I have a particular interest in the following:
- Anxiety and Depression
- Anger Management
- Bereavement and Loss
- Job Concerns
- Low confidence and self worth
- Relationship difficulties
- Understanding & expressing emotions
- Stress (exams, home, work, new job etc...)
My Counselling Approach
I offer a humanistic counselling approach, where you are given the time and space to talk about whatever is currently on your mind for us to explore together; this will encourage deeper self-awareness and clarity on current issues, which I believe will enable you to realise the steps needed to change your current circumstances and become aware of how to move forward.
I also integrate other therapeutic approaches into my work when a different approach may feel better suited to your needs. Every client I've worked with has brought something unique to them, which is why I approach counselling in this way.
Counselling Office
I work from a purpose-built counselling cabin at my home address in Worle (pictures provided below). Clients have told me that having their counselling in this environment has felt really relaxing, it has taken them out of the normal office environment and into a calming space where they feel comfortable engaging in therapy.
Professional Registration
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and accredited by The National Counselling Society (MNCS). I follow their ethical code of practice to ensure my credibility as a professional.
How to get started
I offer an initial 1-hour consultation to discuss your reasons for seeking counselling, to ask any questions you may have, and to help you make an informed decision before starting therapy. The consultation is charged at £35 for the hour. The consultation can be done either over the phone at an agreed time, or in my counselling office in Worle, Weston-Super-Mare.
Please have a look at my website www.georgefortunecounselling.co.uk for more information about my counselling approach, answers to frequently asked questions and articles that I have written for clients, which include:
- 5 Useful tips on managing depression.
- Controlling anger so it doesn't control you!
- Understanding and improving anxiety.
- How to be happy: Is self-acceptance the key to happiness?
Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
BSc (Hons), Counselling. Bath Spa University.
Compassion Focussed Therapy certificate. NLP.
Level 4 Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy. Cambridge Open College.
Level 3 Family & Relationship Counselling. Oplex Careers.
Corporate Stress Management Consultancy. BSY Group
Professional Development Courses
Therapy for men
Mindfulness training
Adult Safeguarding
Introduction to Compassion Focused Therapy
Creative Workshop
Sexual Abuse, Rape and Trauma training
Telephone Counselling training
Member organisations
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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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.
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Accredited register membership
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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
Therapies offered
Fees
£35.00 - £45.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Initial Consultation
Face to Face: £35 (1 hour consultation)
Telephone/Skype: £35 (45 minute consultation)
Sessional Rate
Adults (18+): £45.00 (1 hour session)
Young People: £40.00 (1 hour session)
Telephone/Online: £40.00 (45min session, paid prior to each appointment)
Student Counsellors: £35.00 (1 hour session)
When I work
Monday - Friday, 9am - 9pm. (Please contact me for specific timeslots)
Further information
Testimonials from Google:
"I have always found George to be friendly, personable as well as a very good listener, he digests what you say and considers his responses carefully, more often than not he will respond in a way that makes you sit back and think about yourself and your situation. He likes to challenge your perceptions and causes you to stretch and grow. Working with him has always been a complete pleasure and I can honestly say I have enjoyed my time under his care."
"I found George online and after reading through his website, I realised I'd found my guy. Upon meeting with George he was able to quickly establish my needs and what he could offer me. I found talking with George very easy and comfortable. His knowledge of a vast array of different areas meant that he could pick a person centred approach and through dialogue find out exactly where I resonate. I have found my time with him extremely useful and I would highly recommend his services. Even if your not entirely sure what your after I am confident george would be able to help you navigate through to a more informed decision as he did with me. I felt very comfortable at ease in all sessions and I feel I have gained a lot more tools to use in future. Thanks again George."
"George has been so easy to talk to and very understanding. He is kind and informative and knew how best to support me. He supported me through a very tough time in my life and I highly recommend him. Thankyou George for your time and patience."
"Meeting George I must say was one of the best things I could of ever done with my life, i never realised how much i was holding back until i met with him. He is a very approachable, kind, understanding and informative guy and been a pleasure to work with.
Hes guided me on this journey, given me endless tools for my toolbox (how to deal with my mental state) and I will be forever grateful for.
I've not felt so good in a long time and for sure never have I understood myself or others around me as much as I do now after working with George.
I highly recommend for all you needs theres not one thing he can not help you with.
Great guy. "