James Relf
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
I am an experienced counsellor who provides a safe and confidential service for adults, of all ages, in Lincoln and beyond. I am committed to creating a therapeutic service that supports and empowers you, as an individual, to regain meaning and purpose in your life.
Many people experience periods of feeling distressed, trapped, or overwhelmed by their thoughts and feelings during challenging times. It can feel a real struggle during these times, but counselling can assist you to gain greater clarity about the experience, and assist in regaining balance in your life. As a counsellor I promote and aim to improve positive mental health and emotional wellbeing as I believe strongly that together they produce better results.
I am predominantly a person centred Counsellor, who draws upon other therapeutic models of counselling, to give you the opportunity to restore balance into your life.
I have experience of a wide range of emotional issues including:
- Anxiety, confusion, fear, panic attacks and feelings of not coping.
- Bereavement and loss.
- Low self worth, lack of confidence, and feelings of inadequacy.
- Separation.
- Depression including low mood, tearfulness, and intense sadness.
- Loss of meaning and purpose in life, life changes such as redundancy and retirement.
- Work stress.
Benefits of Counselling for the individual:
- Less anxiety and stress
- A greater sense of direction
- Increase in self-confidence and motivation
- Relief from distressing emotions, low mood and depression
- Greater resilience and healthier ways of coping with difficulties
- More satisfying relationships with others
- Improved sleep and general health
- Increase in self-awareness.
“I truly experienced the relationship of trust in the counsellor and felt that James was really helping me to work through the issues we discussed.”
- J.W
“James is a great listener with a gentle and calm manner and makes me feel that I am in a safe space. I have been able to vent, cry and all the rest and can’t have been the easiest of clients but he never let that show. He has helped me go from suicidal to a new positive way of dealing with my emotions and issues in a short space of time. I feel as though I have a future to look forward to thanks to his help and guidance. Thank you so much James!”
- H.H
I do provide counselling session via video at present but hope to start face to face sessions again shortly.
Training, qualifications & experience
- PhD Psychology (currently studying)
- MSc Psychology
- BTEC Level 5 Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Certification
- L3 Mindfulness Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Member organisations
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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.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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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
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£60 session (50 mins) for individuals
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