About me
Hello, I offer you a warm welcome and hope you will gain insight into how I will be able support you whether you are looking for individual psychotherapeutic counselling or couples/marriage counselling.
You may have noticed that counsellors and therapists all work differently, I work relationally and creatively, bringing together theories from a variety of modalities to fit your needs. Having a variety of theories enables me to find a way that best 'fits' you. I have many years of experience working with the impact of childhhod trauma, domestic abuse/violence, anxiety, depression, perinatal mental health, loss and separation. I have both personal and professional experience of neurodivergence including ADHD.
I believe the key to successful counselling and therapy lies in the relationship between client and therapist. UKCP describes working relationally as:
"Therapists that have a relational approach would prioritise the way you relate to others and see this is central to understanding yourself."
I work gently, at your pace with compassion and empathy. I respect and value that all our experiences are unique. Everyday life can feel stressful, we might feel anxious and depressed. We may find ourselves wondering about many things, why am I struggling to sleep, I can't swtich off, why me? what's happening to me? Maybe you have a sense that you want something different for yourself, and maybe you are not yet sure what that might be. Working relationally and drawing upon different theories, I will support you to find your way.
I believe we all deserve the right to be heard and understood. I respect and value that all our experiences are unique, and know only too well how difficult it can be to reach out for support. I offer a safe, welcoming space where we can be together and explore what has brought you to therapy and what you hope to gain from being together.
Please contact me with any questions/querries you might have and we can arrange an initial free phone chat to discuss your difficulties and an opportunity for you to see if you feel comfortable.
If you want any further information message me or click on my website: helenbradycounselling.com.
Training, qualifications & experience
Hi, I hold a Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Integrative Relational Centred Psychotherapeutic Counselling and a Level 6 Diploma in Clinical Supervision. I am a registered (accredited) member of UKCP, and I abide by their Code of Ethics and Professional Practice.
I also hold the following qualifications:
Certificate in Couples Therapy (Imago Foundations)
Certificate in Therapeutic Skills for Schools and Communities.
Certificate in Training the Trainer in Therapeutic Skills.
Adult Mental Health First Aid Certificate
Youth Mental Health First Aid Certificate
Open University Advanced Certificate in Early Years (Level 4)
Open University Level 1 Understanding Autism in the Modern World
Perinatal Mental Health
I hold a particular interest in supporting individuals and couples affected by childhood trauma (and how this impacts adult lives), ADHD, domestic abuse, and loss.
I have many years of experience working in education and therapeutically supporting families. I also have experience working for NHS providers and local charities and I am currently registered with Bupa.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
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.
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
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Fees
£60.00 - £110.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Individual: £60 an hour with a reduction for trainee counsellors/psychotherapeutic counsellors.
Couples: £80 for an initial hour, £110 for 90 mins therafter.
I hold a limited number of appointments at a reduced rate for those in experiencing financial difficulties. Please feel free to enquire.
I charge £60 an hour for supervisees with a reduction for trainees.
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