Helen Blackburn
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About me
Sometimes life can seem overwhelming and difficult to cope with. We can feel stuck in behaviours and emotions that we want to change, but don't know how to. At times like these I can provide a safe, empathetic, and non-judgemental relationship, where you can take the time you need to find new and more harmonious ways of being.
If you’re struggling with difficulties such as anxiety, motivation, depression, trauma or chronic illness, then I can warmly support you to understand and transform your experience and create the life you would like. We will use our first session to explore what it is you're looking for from therapy - and how we might work together. Some of my clients work with me for several years, some for a few months or weeks, depending on the outcome they are seeking to achieve.
My specialist psychotherapy training is in Transactional Analysis for individuals ( adults and teenagers) and couples . I have completed four years of advanced training in Eco TA and as well as indoor, I offer clients outdoor therapy in a woodland garden. I have also trained in Humanistic Counselling and N.L.P, and have extensive experience in Co-Counselling.
I also provide supervision for TA trainees, both individually and group (in person and online).
Training, qualifications & experience
Provisional Training and Supervising Transactional Analyst (PTSTA) Psychotherapist. UKATA, EATA, UKCP accredited.
Advanced training in Eco TA ( outdoor psychotherapy)
Foundation training in Person Centred Counselling and N.L.P.
Extensive experience in Co-Counselling.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
UKATA (formally the Institute of Transactional Analysis) is the national UK Transactional Analysis organisation representing all fields of TA theory and practice. TA can be used as an effective tool in a wide range of contexts such as: personal development, management, coaching, counselling, psychotherapy, teaching, education, parenting and more.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £70.00
Additional information
£50-£70 per 50 minute individual session, £70-£90 per 1 hour couples session.
Fees are payable by cash or bank transfer at the end of each session. Please let me know if you require a receipt for fees paid.
If you need to change or cancel an appointment please let me know as soon as possible – I charge for missed sessions unless you give me at least 24 hours notice.
When I work
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Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday in person in Cardigan. Monday online, Thursday and Friday outdoors in woodland .
Thursday and Friday mornings outdoors in person. Monday afternoons online.
Further information
I see therapy clients and supervisees in person and online, both indoors and outdoors.
My indoor practise is in the centre of Cardigan town, in a comfortable large, light room in an old town house.
My outdoor practise is in a woodland garden, with direct access to nature, as well as semi permanent structures for shelter, and outdoor charcoal fires for warmth on colder days.
