Helen Marton
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About me
I work with both individuals and couples who are seeking to enrich their lives. I have been studying and practicing since 2006 and am fully accredited with NCPS, member with ACC and student member with COSRT, with integrity, honesty and compassion at the heart of what I do.
I am the Founding Director of The Wellbeing Garden Bath on our family owned 5-acre estate at the base of Solsbury Hill and have worked for and led charities for many years. The Wellbeing Garden offers affordable, lower cost therapy, please reach out to me if you are looking to work with one of our counsellors-in-training.
Are you feeling anxious or have low self-esteem? Are you worried about your relationship or your family? Are you struggling with overwhelm or having concerns at work, feel frustrated and stuck? Do you need a safe and confidential space to share some of these feelings with an experience and qualified person who will sit with you without fear or judgement?
There can be times in our lives when we face difficult and painful situations; it’s in these times when talking to someone can help. Family and friends can be very helpful but sometimes we need to talk to someone who we don’t know who can listen to us impartially, with empathy and in confidence.
I am a warm, approachable and compassionate therapist. I have a diploma in couple therapy and have completed the Externship and Core Skills training in Emotionally Focussed Couple Therapy (EFT) with the British and International Emotionally Focussed Couple Training (BEFT / ICEEFT). I am also currently studying Psychosexual & Relationship Psychotherapy with the London Diploma.
I have completed Supervision Training with CSTD Bath (Centre for Supervision, Training and Development). CSTD Bath is endorsed by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) as a "Recognised Supervision Training" and checks all UKCP's requirements for supervision training.
I would describe my counselling approach as integrative drawing on person-centred, emotionally focussed therapy (EFT) transactional analysis, psychodynamic, systemic and the spiritual in a significant way.
I have many years of experience and working for two charities has given me vast experience with a range of difficulties and presenting issues. I provide a safe and confidential space for you to explore your concerns without judgement. All of your thoughts and feelings are important and need to be heard and honoured to gain understanding.
If you want to find out more, please call me to leave a message or email me and I will make contact with you within 24 hours. I am happy to speak with you on the phone before we meet if you will find that useful.
I offer appointments via Teams/telephone call and in-person for 50 or 90 minutes and at our first meeting we will have the opportunity to explore what is bothering you and think about whether therapy is right for you at this time.
I work short and long term, whichever suits you and this is something we can discuss when we first meet. Once we have agreed to work together, we will decide on suitable times to meet.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Psychosexual & Relationship Psychotherapy [Level 7] in progress
- Externship in Emotionally Focussed Couple Therapy (EFT) BEFT
- Diploma in Couple Counselling with EFT (Emotionally Focussed Couple Therapy)
- Supervision (CSTD, Bath)
- Foundation in Family Therapy (PG Cert Bath Uni/Level 7).
- Diploma in Integrative Counselling (Level 5).
- Bachelor Degree in Theology (Hons)
Experience:
Counsellor in private practice
Chief Executive in a local counselling charity
I have studied and been practicing since 2006
Member organisations
The Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions (ACC) is a Christian professional membership organisation for those involved in counselling/psychotherapy and linked professions, i.e. pastoral care, coaching and spiritual direction, in the UK. The organisation is made up of various different membership categories, including Counsellor and Accredited, and requires all members working as counsellors to undertake Continuous Professional Development on a regular basis.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Couples / Psychosexual Psychotherapy / Sex Therapy
Attachment issues
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Quotes:
"There aren't words to express my gratitude for our time of learning and healing together! These sessions have been invaluable and life changing, I thank you from my heart!"
"I just wanted to say thank you for being so present and empathic, not to mention a beautiful soul; you are a true gift, thank you for sharing it with me."
"Thank you for all your support and insight and holding my hand (and heart) as I deepen and deepen into my true self."
