Grace Kelly

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MBACP Registered. Adv Dip Couns
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Didcot, OX11
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

Hello, my name is Grace, and thank you for taking the time to have a look at my profile.

Often in life we can feel overwhelmed and alone with our feelings, thoughts and worries, and we can find it difficult to express these feelings and concerns with those that are closest to us. Sometimes we need help in making sense of what is going on within our life’s, a space to explore and voice what we are experiencing, and to be truly heard by another.

I am respectful, warm, supportive and genuine. I believe that the relationship we create together is a fundamental part of the work we do, and the quality of the relationship is a key factor in positive outcomes for therapy.

My aim is to provide you with a safe, non-judgemental, respectful, calm and confidential environment, where we can explore what ever it is that you bring to each session, helping you to make sense of what is troubling you. A safe space where you can be yourself, without judgement or discrimination. We can work together with the problems and feelings that you are experiencing, enabling you to feel less alone, and working towards tackling those issues that are making you unhappy or discontented within your life.

I work integratively which means that I am able to draw upon a range of counselling theories to work with you in a way that is unique to your particular needs,as each individual is unique. The theoretical approaches that form part of my working model are Person Centred, Psychodynamic, Transactional Anaylasis and CBT.

The thought of talking about your thoughts and feelings can feel incredibly challenging, and the prospect of counselling can feel daunting. The initial step can be hard, but once taken, it can lead to a happier and more fulfilling life.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • CPCAB Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
  • CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Therapeutic Counselling
  • CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
  • CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
  • BACP Certificate of Proficiency, Accredited Voluntary Register
  • I hold a Fully Enhanced DBS check.

I have over 6 years experience within the field of counselling and psychotherapy. I’ve my own private practice, and been running this for over 4 years, working successfully with a range of client needs. Prior to private practice, I gained more than 2 years experience working within a secondary school with children, young adults and teachers, working successfully with a wide range of issues including; anxiety, depression, family issues, trauma, self-harm, Asperger's syndrome, body image, exam pressures, loss of direction, sexuality, bullying.

I also gained experience within an adult counselling service for a year, covering a range of issues, whilst undergoing my counselling training.

I am committed to ongoing training and development within CPD training groups. This ensures that I am up to date with the latest development and research within the field of counselling and consistently developing and strengthening my work with clients.

I also have a special interest in working with clients with a range of addiction issues.

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.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Fees

£40.00 per session
Free initial telephone session

Concessions offered for

  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors

Additional information

I offer an initial telephone appointment as the first point of contact, where we can briefly explore your presenting issues, and to give you the opportunity to ask any initial questions or concerns you may have in relation to beginning therapy. If this all feels ok, then we would look to booking in with subsequent sessions, which would be face to face at my place of work.

Session fees are £40 for a 50minute session, normally on a weekly basis on an arranged time each week.

My practice is based in Harwell Village.

Whilst I completely understand that life can change our plans at the last minute, the cancellation policy for missed sessions is half the fee of £20.00. I will always endeavour to accommodate another session within that week if it is possible.

Fees can be paid by Cash or Cheque or via BACS and are to be paid on a weekly basis.

Please do contact me if you have any other questions or needs that are not covered in the above.

When I work

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I am available weekdays Mon-Friday.

Type of session

In person
Phone

Types of client

Children (0-12)
Young people (13-17)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Grace Kelly
Grace Kelly