Hayley Vaughan-Smith
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About me
HELLO AND WELCOME
I am a fully qualified and accredited Counsellor working in private practice supporting adults and young people. There are many reasons why people might look to a private Counsellor for support - most important, is that it matters to you. As a trained Counsellor, my role is to listen empathically and help guide you through whatever that may be, in a safe and supportive way.
BACKGROUND
Following 8 years serving and supporting families in the mental health sector, I work now as an independent Counsellor at The Ridge Practice. I am the Counsellor at Everlief Child Psychology, a large clinic for children up to 19 years old and my additional role as a bereavement volunteer with Cruse Bereavement Care enabled me to support individuals who have suffered loss through bereavement. At The Ridge Practice I also offer eco-therapy sessions which encompass walk and talk therapy outside in the open air where The Ridge Practice is located, in the beautiful village of Bledlow Ridge in the Chiltern Hills.
HOW CAN I HELP?
I offer face to face counselling at my private clinic along with online and telephone counselling.
At the Practice you will enter a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space where you can talk at your own pace, discuss difficulties and challenges and explore thoughts and feelings in more depth to help you get the best out of life. I am here to listen, empathise, encourage and help you to resolve and understand personal, social or psychological difficulties. Examples may include: worry and anxiety, depression, low-mood, relationship difficulties, motivation, self esteem, self-harm, grief and loss, stress and helping your own child through their therapy.
To talk about how counselling might help you and to book an appointment, please call me on 07500 475073 or email me here. You can also visit my counselling website at www.theridgepractice.co.uk
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a fully qualified person centred Counsellor and an accredited member of the National Counselling Society.
Additionally, I work as an Associate Counsellor at Everlief Child Psychology and am part of the Parenting Club Team. I spent 4 years working as a Bereavement Volunteer with Cruse Bereavement Care and I am the content writer for parenting website, 'They Are The Future'.
I undertake CPD (continuous professional development) on a regular basis.
. Current pathway - Level 5 Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling in Practice
. Level 4 Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
. Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
. Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
. Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems
. Cruse Bereavement Support Foundation Course, Trauma, and safeguarding
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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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Fees
£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
20 Minute free telephone consultation
50 minute therapy sessions cost £60
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I aim to offer you the same appointment slot each week to help with planning and consistency of therapy. Please call me on 07500 475073 if you would like to discuss options.
