Hannah Carter

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MBACP (BACP Registered)
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location_on Ebbw Vale NP23 & Abergavenny NP7
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About me

I have availability for daytime and evening sessions held either online or face to face in Ebbw Vale, Llanfoist or Usk. 

How can counselling help? No matter what is going on for you, counselling provides a space where you can gain a better understanding of what you are currently experiencing. As things become clearer, you will have more courage to take control of how you live your life and this will help bring about positive change.

It can be difficult to talk about relationship difficulties or unhelpful patterns with friends and family as they can be quick to judge or give unwanted advice. Counselling provides a confidential and non-judgemental space where you can talk about your issues and find the right solutions for you.

Who do I generally work with? I work with individuals and couples who are facing difficulty, looking to improve their relationships and wanting to make a change in life or in the way they feel.

How will we work together? Depending on what you bring to therapy, we'll tailor the counselling approach so it best suits your needs. You can choose how many sessions you want together - a single session or a block of sessions.

What types of counselling are available? I offer counselling in person at the Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre, Llanfoist Village Hall and in my Usk office. Online counselling via Zoom or telephone is available for those living in the UK. I also offer life coaching services within an outdoor setting within 20 miles of Abergavenny (venues to be discussed and agreed upon). Take a look at the 'Life Coaching' page on my website to find out more about the outdoor life coaching approach.

Not sure if it is right for you? You are welcome to book a free 15-minute introductory session during which you can ask me questions to help you decide whether now is the right time for you to have counselling and to see if my approach will suit you.

What next? If you are interested in having counselling with me, do get in touch via e-mail, text or phone and I will reply to any messages within 24 hours.

Training, qualifications & experience

Qualifications

Certificate in Relational Counselling with Relate

Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Humanistic Existential approach)

I completed Outdoor Life Coaching training in September 2019

I was previously a Primary School Teacher and completed my BA (QTS) in Primary Education in 2003

Membership

I’ve been a member of the BACP since 2018 and am on their register

Training

I am continually developing my counselling practice through CPD courses. Recent training includes:

  • Certificate in Online Counselling
  • Solution Focused Therapy
  • Introduction to Transactional Analysis (TA101)
  • Bereavement during COVID-19
  • Dream Completion Technique
  • Counselling for Substance Misuse
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Trauma Informed Practice

Prior Experience

6 years at Breathe (part of Platfform previously known as Gofal)

1 year at New Pathways (supporting those who have experienced sexual abuse and/or assault)

2 years for Relate (relationship counselling for individuals and couples)

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£45.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session

Concessions offered for

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  • check_circle Keyworkers
  • check_circle OAPs
  • check_circle Students
  • check_circle Trainee counsellors
  • check_circle Unemployed

Additional information

£45 per 50-minute online counselling session via telephone or Zoom

£45 per 50-minute outdoor counselling session in Parc Bryn Bach or Castle Meadows in Abergavenny

£45 per 50-minute face to face counselling session in Ebbw Vale, Llanfoist or Usk

£40 per 50-minute online counselling session for students or those on low income

£60 per 90-minute life coaching session taking place in the outdoors (venue within 20 miles of Abergavenny to be discussed and agreed)

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

Tuesdays 10am-5pm

Wednesdays 2pm-9pm

Thursdays 10am-9pm

Saturdays (outdoor sessions only) 10am-4pm

Sundays (outdoor sessions only) 10am-4pm

Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre, James Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 6JG

Llanfoist Village Hall, Church Lane, Abergavenny, NP7 9LP

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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Wheelchair user access info
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Online platforms

Zoom

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