Heather Witcher
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About me
The process of seeking and finding professional counselling and therapy can be daunting, but you have already taken the first step!
My counselling process is client focused and tailored. You and your personal journey are unique, therefore there is no "one size fits all" approach in my therapy space. Although I have had a long and varied education into counselling, psychology and social forces, I remain convinced by a fact that I learned on the first day of my degree. It is often not the method of counselling which predicts a benefit to our clients, but the relationship between client and practitioner.
There are, however some aspects of my work which are present with all clients, forming a base to build deep trust upon.
Empathy - the connective and healing feeling of being taken seriously, being heard and understood. On some level, I can feel what you are feeling.
Congruence - when you are talking to me, you are experiencing who I truly am, not an entirely curated version of me. A genuine working relationship comes from honesty.
Unconditional Value - the things you reveal to me, whether they come from light or shadow, will not impact the way I feel about you. All parts of you are welcome in this space.
Laughter - the therapy space can be intense, but as a huge fan of comedy I often find myself engaging in lightness and humour with my clients when appropriate. I believe that the things which make us laugh are just as revealing as the things which make us cry!
Training, qualifications & experience
My education:
- Access to Social Science with Law
- FSc Psychology and Counselling
- BSc (hons) Social and Therapeutic Interventions, with a dissertation focused on women with late diagnosed Attention Deficit Disorder.
- Understanding Autism (Level 2)
- Understanding Domestic Abuse (Level 2)
- Safeguarding and Prevention Duty (Level 2)
My experience:
Supporting young adults and older teenagers in a college environment.
Supporting male and female victims of domestic abuse and coercive control in a charity setting.
Supporting varied referral clients in a local clinic.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£30.00 - £50.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My hourly fee is £50, with a free initial consultation session to see if we are a good fit. Concession places may be available for a lower price point and I accept block bookings from known clients.
When I work
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Other appointment times may be available, please ask for more options.
Further information
Currently my practice is based online, using a secure and free telehealth platform. I can also provide walk and talk options in Torbay, but face to face work may be possible by prior arrangement.
I have a special interest in neurodiverse clients and women with ADHD, but warmly welcome clients from all backgrounds, identities, ages, populations, orientations and lifestyles.
Please do not hesitate to get in contact with me if you have any questions, no matter how big or small.
