Jael Ribeiro Reg MBACP

About me

                                                                 
                                                        WELCOME TO MY PROFILE !

Taking the first step to seek help can be a difficult decision. You may be new to counselling or may have
reservations and questions about it. I hope that the following information can put you more at ease.

                                                                      ABOUT ME


My background was in Healthcare and I have an interest in how mental wellbeing affects physical health and vice-versa. I decided to become a Counsellor as a result of experiencing for myself how supportive and empowering counselling can be. Since my training I have witnessed the complexity and beauty of peoples inner life and felt a great sense of respect for how much each one strives to grow and reach their potential despite adverse circumstances.

                                                                   
                                                                      HOW I WORK


I work in a Person Centred way which means that therapy is very much about you. As a therapist I am interested in you as a whole, your uniqueness and individuality as well as your experiences. They are relevant to the therapeutic work and I hear them with great interest. You are in charge of your therapeutic journey and choose what to share and when to share. The therapy happens at your own pace. I believe the most important thing in counselling is the therapeutic relationship. My role is to create a trusting relationship that provides you with a safe space where I hope you feel accepted and understood. A space where you can be in touch with your feelings and talk without fear about anything that is concerning you.

                                   
                                              WHAT TO EXPECT IN A FIRST SESSION


The first session is an opportunity for you to tell me about the issues that brought you to counselling and for me to have more information about your history. It is a chance for both of us to decide if we will continue to work together. It involves filling in some paperwork in the first 5 minutes. The session lasts 50 minutes and I see clients weekly or fortnightly. I usually advise 6 sessions to start with but if you feel that you need less or more we can discuss what best suits you.

I hope this was useful but if you would still like further information please get in touch.

Look forward to hear from you.


Please note:

* If there is no immediate answer when you call it is possible I am in a session. Please leave me a message asking me to contact you and i will return your call as soon as possible. If you prefer you can also email or text for further details or to arrange a call back time.

* I hold a DBS certificate.

*Counselling is not a crisis service. If you need immediate support please call Samaritans on 116123 or Childline on 08001111. Alternatively you may also contact your GP.