Isabelle Corak-Bywater
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About me
Values and Philosophy
I use a person-centred approach because it fits very well with my own philosophy for life. This approach is based on the belief that we are all individual experts on our true selves. It follows that each of us has the ability to live our life to our full potential.
In a sincere, trusting, and non-judgmental therapeutic partnership, we can apply our own strength and imagination to overcome obstacles.
As a person-centred counsellor, my aim is to provide a compassionate and confidential environment, to help you unlock your capacity and inner resourcefulness.
I value authenticity highly, and the quality of the relationship between therapist and client is widely regarded as the most important factor in facilitating effective therapy. The initial session gives you an opportunity to evaluate whether you feel a connection and whether an “honest” rapport can develop between us. In the spirit of Carl Rogers, I ask myself “How can I provide a relationship which this person may use for her/his/their own personal growth?”
It is with this concord that we can have a broad and deep discussion about what works well for you in your life and what does not.
Psychotherapy aims to increase a person’s sense of their own well-being, helping them to become ‘unstuck’, and so to achieve their potential.
There are many different approaches to psychotherapy. The goal of Humanistic therapy is to help people become more self-aware and accepting of themselves. Humanistic therapists focus on conscious rather than unconscious thoughts.
Psychologist Carl Rogers developed client-centred therapy, as he felt that the term “patient” suggested the person seeking help was sick and looking for a cure. This therapy is non-directive. The therapist does not give advice or provide interpretations, but helps the client to identify conflicts and understand feelings. Importance is placed on the person taking control of their own life to overcome challenges.
The therapist actively listens to the client, offering acknowledgement, reflection, and clarification. Therapists do not judge clients, they simply accept them for who they are.
Your therapist should demonstrate genuineness, empathy, and acceptance towards you because this helps you become more accepting of yourself, which results in personal growth.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have held an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy since 2013. Furthermore, I hold a BA(HONS) in Person-Centred Psychology from the Metanoia Institute in London and Middlesex University.
I am a full member of the National Counselling Society, NCPS and a full member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. I am also accredited by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). I am committed to my own personal and professional development which includes regular clinical supervision with an accredited supervisor and regular continuing professional development training. I follow the BACP and NCS codes of Ethics. I am also a member of the ICO (Information Commissioner's Office)
Member organisations
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 National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations.
In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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.
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
Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
The couples Counselling fee is £80
The insurance fee is £65
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Further information
I am from Switzerland and have lived in the UK since 2006. I have traveled extensively to Central America, areas of North America, and Europe, and have lived in both Kenya and France. These experiences have enriched my life profoundly, giving me an open mind, and respect for different cultures. The value of such insight contributes greatly to my appreciation of people’s unique way of being.
