Helen Ard
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About me
It has been an extremely challenging time for many over the last few years, and I am noticing that the ripple effects of this on people's mental well-being are far-reaching and often very difficult to define. Many of us are facing great challenges, and counselling can be an opportunity to process and reflect on our experiences, and work on areas of 'stuckness', grief, loss and fear.
I can offer a calm and welcoming space, online or in-person. I understand that sessions over Zoom, from the comfort of your own home are something that many feel more relaxed doing now, but I also offer face-to-face sessions at The Wellness Rooms in Honour Oak Park, and The Artemis Clinic in West Wickham subject to availability.
Outdoors therapy offers a chance to be out in the fresh air, in one of the wonderful green parks I have local to me, where we can explore whatever is going on for you in a wide-open space. We can find a space that suits us both.
My training is Person-Centred so I work on the Rogerian belief that you, my client, are the expert and it is my role to facilitate you navigating your own path, and support you to work out what you need, with acceptance of your unique experience and without judgement.
I am happy to answer any questions you might have about the type of therapy that's best for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a Higher Professional Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy and I am registered with ACTO (Association for Counselling and Online Therapy) and a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). I have a diploma in working with alcohol and addiction and training in Walk and Talk therapy. I have worked with many neurodivergent clients and am currently studying a Level 3 course in this area with the aim of training others in inclusion and neurodiversity.
I am also trained to work with young people and have 10+ years of experience of working in the community with Care Leavers and young families with complex needs, and with young asylum seekers and refugees.
I have been a counsellor in a girl's comprehensive school for 5 years.
Member organisations
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 - £75.99
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I charge £60 per online/Walk and Talk session and I add the room fee for face-to-face sessions (£12-£16) and have some concessionary slots available for students and low-income clients (proof of eligibility required). Please contact me for more information.
I offer an initial free telephone consultation.
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