About me
Hello, I’m Hermione, and I offer affordable, flexible counselling and psychotherapy. I can help with a wide range of issues which include autism, ADHD and neurodivergence, anxiety and panic attacks, depression, bereavement, family issues, low self-esteem issues, and relationship problems. I have experience working with a broad range of clients from many backgrounds.
I will provide a space for you which is free from judgement but full of possibility, where you can explore the anxiety, difficulty, pain or sadness which brings you here. Maybe you are struggling to find meaning or purpose in your life, or perhaps you are feeling lonely or isolated. In our sessions you will be able to talk about whatever is on your mind; I am there to listen to you and be with you as you find your way through whatever is troubling you.
I have specific expertise and training in working with neurodivergence, including ADHD and Autism. You may be beginning to explore neurodivergence as it relates to you, or you may recently have received a diagnosis and want to work through what this means to you; I can help you work through whatever is coming up for you, wherever you are in this process.
I also have particular experience of working with younger adults and offer discounted sessions to those in full time education. I know that this can be an overwhelming and vulnerable time and am here to help you navigate through it.
How I work
The way I work is responsive to what you need. I work integratively, which means that I can draw on aspects of different types of talking therapy to support you in the best way possible. I aim to work alongside you to understand how you are experiencing your day-to-day life, in the context of what has happened to you in the past and the choices you would like to make about the future.
I have specialised training in existential therapy, which encourages us to put the feelings we have about our lives into words and to understand the meaning of the thoughts, feelings, behaviours or symptoms you are experiencing. It can help with both immediate issues or challenges you are facing, and making sense of longer-term questions that have been troubling you over time.
What happens next?
Please contact me to arrange a free 20 minute Zoom or phone consultation, which can start to give you a sense of how we might work together. We can explore what brings you to counselling, and any questions that you might have for me.
You can decide to work shorter or longer term; my standard offer is weekly sessions but fortnightly work is also possible if this suits you better. Sessions will usually be at the same regular time, with flexibility to fit around your schedule if you need this.
I am primarily based in Totnes, Devon, where I see clients Monday - Wednesday. I see clients in London on a fortnightly basis on a Thursday.
Training, qualifications & experience
- MA (Distinction) in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Regent's University London
- Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Regent's University London
- Postgraduate Certificate in Autism, National Autistic Society/Sheffield Hallam University
- Foundation Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Regent's University London
- Certificate in Counselling Skills with Children Using the Arts, IATE
Additional training and CPD
- Certificate in Adult ADHD+: The Grove/Dr James Kustow
- Opening Up: Working with open and polyamorous relationships: Rainbow Relationships
- Dance of Soma and Psyche - Foundations in working with the body: Institute of Embodied Psychotherapy
- Loss and Bereavement Training: Cruse Bereavement Care
- A Compassionate Approach to Working with Anxiety: Bramham Therapy
- Boarding School Syndrome: The Anatomy of a Trauma: Bramham Therapy
- Introduction to Therapeutic and Creative Writing: Professional Writing Academy
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.
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Fees
£35.00 - £55.00
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Additional information
My hourly rate is on a sliding scale between £35 and £55, depending on what you feel you can afford to pay. Sessions for those in full time education are charged at £20 per hour.
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