About me
Experienced BACP Accredited Counsellor, EMDR Therapist and Supervisor. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, chronic stress, grief, life transitions, loneliness, trauma and relationship difficulties who are ready to understand themselves more deeply and create meaningful change.
I particularly enjoy working with people who are used to coping, caring and keeping everything together for everyone else. You may be highly capable and outwardly functioning well, while privately feeling anxious, overwhelmed, exhausted or disconnected.
As a former NHS Clinical Counselling Lead, I have extensive experience supporting people working in demanding and emotionally intense environments. I now work exclusively in private practice, where I continue to support adults with anxiety, burnout, grief, trauma and relationship difficulties.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR is an evidence-based trauma treatment recommended by NICE, and is perhaps best known for treating trauma and PTSD. However, EMDR can also be helpful when something feels 'stuck', anxiety, grief, low self-worth, or relationship difficulties are connected to experiences that have not been fully processed.
I have a particular interest in complex and relational trauma. My training in couples and attachment-focused approaches also informs my individual work. Where appropriate, I bring an attachment-focused perspective to EMDR, helping us explore not only what has happened to you, but how earlier relationships and experiences may have shaped the way you see yourself, others and the world. Find out more here www.emdrsurbiton.co.uk
Working with me
I adapt my approach according to what you are seeking in coming to counselling. You may be seeking a place to talk, or you may wish to work towards change.
Therapy with me can be fun, compassionate and sometimes challenging. My approach is warm and grounded, combining exploration of childhood or what's happening in the unconscious, with practical, evidenced-based approaches including psychodynamic, person-centred, CBT and EMDR therapy, to create a space where you can make sense of your experiences.
Initial Free Consultation
I offer an initial free 20-minute phone conversation. This call is an opportunity to discuss what has brought you to counselling at this time and answer any questions you may have. Short to long term counselling is available, depending on your unique needs and goals. EMDR is available for a set number of sessions or integrated into long term counselling.
Where am I?
A confidential counselling room in Surbiton and Kingston. Online to all of the UK from various online platforms, including Bilateral Base for EMDR and via telephone.
With the rise in online working due to the pandemic, I undertook specialist training to provide effective virtual and telephone counselling so please get in touch to discuss your own unique needs and preference.
Supervision
Looking for supervision? I offer supervision for qualified and trainee therapists. Please see my separate supervision profile on Counselling Directory or reach out via my website. www.janebelindatherapy.co.uk
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience
Alongside my private practice, I have extensive experience working with trauma, anxiety and burnout. As the former Clinical Lead of an NHS counselling service, I led a service providing therapy, supervision and training to hundreds of NHS staff throughout and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked in speech and language therapy, supporting neurodivergent children and young people, giving me a strong understanding of ADHD, autism and the lifelong impact of growing up feeling different. My work within women’s services has also given me extensive experience supporting women living with trauma, anxiety, domestic abuse, and the lasting effects of complex trauma.
Professional Training
- Level 6 Diploma Clinical Integrative Supervision, Level 6 Imago Couples Counselling, Certified training, Level 5 Diploma Therapeutic Integrative Counselling, EMDR Certified and Accredited training Complete Levels 1-4, BACP Professional Accreditation
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling, Certificate in Rewind Therapy
- Additional training separate to core qualifications: Compassion Focussed Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Approach, Neuroscience of Trauma, Somatic and Breath, Sensori-Motor, Dialectical Behaviour
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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.
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£80.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Please do get in touch to discuss services and fees as concession rates are available for NHS workers, low income and student therapists. I am recognised by major insurance providers.
Further information
Safe and Ethical
The safety of clients and their information is paramount and assured: I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an accredited member of the National Counselling Society (NCS). I have Professional Indemnity Insurance and Your Wellbeing is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). I also possess an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate.
