About me
Welcome to my profile.
My name is Grace and I am a person-centred counsellor. I offer a warm, safe and non-judgmental space where you can talk openly about what you are going through, at a pace that feels right for you.
How I work
In our sessions, the focus is on you – your thoughts, feelings and experiences. I will listen carefully, with empathy and without judgement, and support you to explore what is happening in your life, make sense of your emotions, and gently consider new ways forward.
My way of working is gentle and sensitive. You will not be pushed or rushed; instead, we will work together to build trust and understanding so you feel truly heard and respected.
What you can expect
A confidential space to speak freely
A calm, compassionate presence
Time to explore whatever you bring, whether it's specific difficulties or a general sense that something needs to change
Practical details
I currently offer counselling:
- Remotely (telephone or online video)
- In person
If you feel I might be a good fit for you, you are welcome to get in touch to ask any questions or arrange an initial session.
Training, qualifications & experience
Here is a little bit about me and how I work.
I am a qualified person-centred counsellor with over 10 years of experience and eight years of training in this field. My qualifications include an undergraduate degree in Counselling Skills with Psychology (BA) and a postgraduate degree in Clinical Counselling (MA). I have also completed the BACP Certificate of Proficiency in Working Online, which means I am trained to offer safe and effective remote counselling.
My approach is warm, collaborative and led by your needs. Together, we can explore what is happening in your life, make sense of difficult feelings and gently consider possible changes, all at a pace that feels right for you.
I have completed training in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and I can integrate mindfulness and meditation into our sessions if this is something that interests you. MBSR can be helpful for experiences such as chronic pain and work-related stress, using gentle awareness and relaxation techniques to support your wellbeing.
I offer concessions for students and trainee counsellors; please feel free to ask about this if it applies to you. If you would like to know more about my practice or how we might work together, you are welcome to get in touch.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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
£50.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free 15-minute introductory call, giving us the opportunity to get to know one another.
During this conversation, I'll explain how I work, what you can expect from our sessions, and answer any questions you may have. It's also an opportunity for you to learn more about me and decide whether I feel like the right fit for you.
When I work
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