Helen Shilvock
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About me
Most of us would agree that life can be really tough and painful at times, whether it is stress, bereavement, relationships, sexuality, bullying and workplace or family / relationship problems. Sometimes it can be a struggle to cope with strong emotions such as anxiety, depression, loneliness, anger, lack self self-esteem. Much of what we feel can originate from events in earlier life and feel confusing or bigger than we can cope with alone.
Working daytime or evening, sensitively online with some potential face to face, I offer a confidential space for people to make sense of and come to terms with their experience. Skilled support can help you to find ways of coping and to understand your choices and responses.
Working to create a safe, trusting working relationship, we might use aspects of different ways of working, including calming techniques, understanding the impact of trauma or difficult early life events, working with your bodily tensions and sensations, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
I also offer clinical supervision 1:1 or groups and couples work.
Training, qualifications & experience
My therapeutic training began in the late 90s and runs (not in order):
- Diploma in clinical supervision
- MA in Humanistic Psychotherapy
- PG Dip in Humanistic Psychotherapy and Person Centred Counselling
- PG Cert in Humanistic Psychotherapy and Person Centred Counselling
- Advanced Diploma in CBT for PC counsellors
- Cert in Counselling Skills
Member organisations
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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.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
My standard 1:1 and supervision fee is £55 per therapeutic hour (50 mins)
My concessionary fees are £50 (including counselling or psychotherapy students)
I offer a free initial telephone conversation where we can discuss working together and any concerns you have.
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