Jane Spencer
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About me
I offer an initial complimentary 25-minute consultation either in person or via Zoom. Please contact me for further information.
I am a UKCP registered integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor with 30 years experience of working in private practise, the NHS and voluntary organisations. I have experience of working with a wide range of issues and life experiences.
If you are reading this profile then you may well be feeling anxious, low in mood, self critical or have unhelpful thoughts or emotions that are hard to let go of. Maybe relationships feel fraught and hard to navigate or you feel dissatisfied with how your life is panning out. Maybe life events may have knocked you off kilter or stirred up uncomfortable or painful feelings and memories from the past. Well done for taking the first step to seek out support.
People seek out counselling or psychotherapy for many different reasons. Often when they are struggling or at a point of possible transition in their lives. Sometimes they may have had difficult, traumatic or upsetting experiences along the way, either recently or in the past. Sometimes people seek out support because they feel things are stuck in their lives and they want to explore how to move forward positively.
Whether you are seeking shorter term counselling to deal with a specific issue or wish to undertake longer term psychotherapy to explore a wider range of issues, I provide a confidential and empathic space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed and processed safely without judgement or blame. I can help you to explore present difficulties as well as past experiences and to think about how the two can be intertwined.
Psychotherapy and counselling can enable you to free yourself from patterns of feeling, thinking and responding that may have been helpful in the past but are now holding you back. You may be finding that ingrained responses or long held emotional reactions are hard to move away from. Having a safe space to talk can help untangle yourself to think more clearly, understand yourself better and feel calmer and more in control of your life.
My approach integrates psychodynamic, humanistic and person centred approaches underpinned by the current research into the impact of early life experiences and attachments on who we feel ourselves to be and how we relate to others and the world. I draw on somatic practises to work with breath, the nervous system and other bodily systems to enable clients to let go of and move on from emotions and experiences that are held in the physical body. I also draw on CBT approaches where this is helpful. I believe that I can be most effective by offering you a range of ways of understanding yourself and managing challenges in your life to suit your individual needs.
I offer long term work or time limited work. We can negotiate together what would work best for you. Sessions are 50minutes long and usually take place weekly at the same time each week. We will work to build a safe relationship and work together so you are able to make the changes in your life that you want to make.
Please call, text or email me if you have any questions or to arrange an initial consultation.
I am based in Frome for in person work. I am able to provide counselling and psychotherapy via Zoom if you live further away or if this is more convenient.
Training, qualifications & experience
I trained as a adult integrative psychotherapist 1992-97. I am fully registered with the UKCP.
I am a qualified and experienced supervisor of counselling and psychotherapeutic work with adults. I am also a registered Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist.
As well as working privately, I have worked as a psychotherapist in many organisational contexts over the last 30 years including the NHS and voluntary sector organisations such as Respond, Relate, OXPIP (Oxford Parent Infant Project), Children's Society, Action for Children and Capstone Foster Care Agency. I have also worked in these organisations in the roles of supervisor and clinical lead/manager.
I have additionally undertaken training in systemic thinking and practise at Bath university and I have an MA in Safeguarding from the Tavistock and Portman Trust. I have also trained in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Emotional Freedom Technique and EMDR (level 1). I am currently undertaking a training in Energy Psychotherapy. I regularly undertake short trainings in various issues to fulfill CPD requirements, enhance my psychotherapeutic work and ensure I provide clients with a competent service.
Member organisations
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The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
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Alongside my private practice with adults, I am able to offer offer:
* parenting therapy/support
* Parent infant psychotherapy
* Antenatal work with individuals and couples to support you through pregnancy or pre pregnancy
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £65.00
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£50-65 per 50 minute weekly session.
Some lower cost places are available for time limited work. Please ask when you call or email me.
When I work
Please contact me to see if we are able to find a time that works for you
Further information
I undertake regular CPD training in line with UKCP expectations. I recieve regular supervision for all my work following UKCP guidelines. I abide by the UKCP code of ethics.
I work from home in Frome in a space that enables me to proivide a safe and confidential service that you can have confidence in. I am near to the train station for those who are travelling from outside Frome. There is also free on street parking and I am a 10minute walk from the town centre.
Please note that my therapy room is an attic room. There are 24 internal steps to access the room.
