James Agar MBACP Snr. Accred. & UKCP Reg. Psychotherapist/Supervisor
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I see adults, couples and young adults (16+) in my practice based at my home in South Woodchester, near Stroud.
I have practiced as a counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor since 1988 with organisations (higher education, social services, addiction rehab,trauma services, eating disorders, bereavement) and in private practice. I have been in full time private practice since 2003.
The chief goal of the second half of life, and that of therapy
by the way, is to make one's life as interesting as possible.
That seems a modest claim, especially for a person in deep
pain, yet our lives are an unfolding mystery, only partly in
our control, in which we are not only the protagonist, but
often the most amazed of witnesses...
The more consciously we address the questions of our lives,
the more we will experience our lives as meaningful...
James Hollis 2003
In my practice of both psychotherapy and supervision I am interested in offering different ways of reflecting on human experience. I understand that 'nature needs nurture,' and that a person's identity can be shaped by decisions made in response to significant relationships throughout life.
Depending on the quality of these influential relationships, particularly in early life, a person's decisions and shaping of identity can become embedded in suffering and negativity. A person can define his or herself by suffering and so might come to get what she unconsciously and negatively expects, no matter how she might consciously wish otherwise.
I value the analysis, or the "loosening of the bonds" of such personal suffering that can occur in with the help of meaningful relationships such as those created with counsellors or psychotherapists.
This loosening of bonds through the psychotherapy relationship can help the client to resource his or herself more effectively in daily life. Engaging in a psychotherapy relationship can also enhance the capacity for intimacy, facilitate congruence and openness to learning, and, ultimately, serve to make life more interesting.
Training, qualifications & experience
MBACP Senior Accred. Psychotherapist, (first accredited)1996;
UKCP Reg. Psychotherapist, 1996;
MSc Psychotherapy, 1996 (Metanoia Institute)
Certified Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist 1996;
Dip Alcohol Couns & Consultation, 1987;
Supervising Transactional Analyst (Psychotherapy), 2003;
MBACP Senior Accred. Supervisor (Individuals), 2002
Diploma in Casework Supervision 2002
Experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist 1988-present:
20,000+ client hours (approx.)
Experience as a supervisor (Includes both supervision of supervision and clinical supervision) 1997- present: 17,000+ hours (approx.)
Employment History:
Private Practice: Psychotherapist, Supervisor and Trainer full time 2003-present
Psychotherapist (part time) 1996-2003
Counsellor (part time) 1989-1996
Clinical Supervisor (part time) 1997-2003
Senior psychotherapist (part time) Survivors of Child Abuse 1996-2003
Gloucester
Psychotherapist (part time) London Borough of Hounslow 1993-1996
Social Services Department
Student Counsellor (part time) St. Mary’s University College 1995-1996
University of Surrey
Counsellor Turning Point Ltd. 1990-1993
Bedford Centre Alcohol Project
Ealing, London
Counsellor Turning Point Ltd. 1988-1990
Davies Centre Alcohol Project
Battersea, London
Counsellor (unpaid) City and Hackney Alcohol 1986-1987
Counselling Service, London
Residential Support Worker United Kingdom Housing Trust 1984-1988
Arlington House, Camden Town London
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- Affairs and betrayals
- Alcoholism
- Anger management
- Anxiety
- Attachment disorder
- Bereavement
- Bipolar disorder
- Cancer
- Career counselling
- Carer support
- Child related issues
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug addiction
- Emotional abuse
- Family issues
- Feeling sad
- Gambling
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Internet addiction
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Miscarriage
- Panic attacks
- Passive aggressive behaviour
- Physical abuse
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Postnatal depression
- Redundancy
- Relationship problems
- Self-harm
- Separation and divorce
- Sex addiction
- Sex problems
- Sexual abuse
- Sexuality
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal thoughts
- Trauma
- Work-related stress
Therapies offered
Fees
Individuals £60.00 per 50 minute session
Couples £90.00 per 75 minute session or £110 per 90 minute session (I recommend longer sessions with couples where possible.)
Further information
In my terms and conditions I ask for 7 days' notice to cancel or change an appointment.
If you decide to end therapy with me I ask that you meet for at least one or two further sessions to discuss your decision.
Maps & Directions
Stroud, GL5
Type of session
| Online counselling: | No |
| Telephone counselling: | Yes |
| Face to face counselling: | Yes |
| Home visits: | No |
Practical details
| Sign language: | Unspecified |
| Other languages: | None |
Accessibility
| Wheelchair user access: | No |
Availability
I offer appointments between 8am and 5pm Monday-Thursday. I currently have limited availability for weekly appointments for either supervision or therapy.
Types of client
| Young people |
| Adults |
| Older adults |
| Couples |
| Employee Assistance Programme |
Supervision & training
Supervisor Qualifications and Accreditations:.
| Online supervision: | Yes |
| Telephone supervision: | Yes |
Skype details
Skype name
jamieagar
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