Jane Spencer
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About me
I offer a free initial 25-minute consultation either in person, on Zoom or telephone.
I am a UKCP registered integrative Psychotherapist, Counsellor and supervisor with over 30 years experience. As well as working in private practice, I have also worked as a therapist, supervisor and clinical lead with a number of statutory and voluntary sector organisations.
I provide a confidential and empathic space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed and processed safely without judgement or blame. Together we can explore present difficulties and issues in your life and work out what you want to change, what you want to let go of or what you want to learn to manage better.
We can also explore past experiences and think together about how the the present and your sense of who you are can be intertwined with and influenced by the past. Having a safe space to talk can untangle emotions, thoughts and patterns of being and help you think more clearly, understand yourself better and feel calmer and more in control of your life.
People seek out emotional help for many different reasons. Therapy provides a way to explore who you are, what you want from life and how to move forward positively and find the path that feels right.
My approach integrates psychodynamic, humanistic, solution-focussed, systemic and person centred approaches.
Alongside talking therapy, I draw on somatic based therapies to work with breath, the nervous system and other bodily systems. These gentle, non contact practices can enable clients to process and let go of emotions and experiences that are held in the body and affect us on an unconscious level or that are hard to put into words.
I offer long term work or time limited work. We can negotiate together what would work best for you. Sessions are 50 minutes long and usually take place weekly at the same time each week.
Please 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 on Zoom if you live further away or if this is more convenient.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a fully trained and qualified adult integrative psychotherapist (1992-97). I am fully registered with the UKCP.
I have additionally completed an advanced Diploma in Energy Psychotherapy. Alongside talking therapy, I work with the body, breath, nervous system and other bodily systems, to process patterns, feelings and traumatic experiences held in the body.
I am qualified and registered with the UKCP to work with young people and currently work with young people over the age of 16.
I have many years experience working therapeutically with parents. I offer a space to explore your feelings and what it means for you to be a parent; issues you and your child may be struggling with and feelings from your own life experiences that may be stirred up in your relationship with your child.
I am an experienced Parent Infant Psychotherapist. I worked in this area with OXPIP for 9 years as therapist, supervisor and Clinical Lead working with with a wide range issues including difficulties with conception, IVF, traumatic births, pre or post birth mental health issues, bonding and attachment issues, parental self doubt.
I have undertaken many different additional post qualifying and CPD trainings including
- Systemic Theory and Practise at Bath university.
- MA in Safeguarding and Family Work from the Tavistock and Portman Trust. Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) (practitioner level)
- Emotional Freedom Technique
- Watch Wait Wonder play therapy,
- Theraplay (level 1)
- EMDR (level 1).
- I have also undertaken CPD training in many areas including: trauma, attachment, ADHD, ASD, anxiety, depression, low mood and grief.
As well as working privately, I have worked as a psychotherapist, supervisor and clinical director/manager in a number of organisational contexts over the last 30 years including the NHS, Schools and voluntary sector organisations such as Respond, Relate, OXPIP (Oxford Parent Infant Project), Place to Be, Children's Society, Action for Children and Capstone Foster Care Agency.
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.
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
Alongside my private practice with adults, I offer:
* parenting therapy/support
* Parent infant psychotherapy
* Antenatal work with individuals and couples to support you through pregnancy or pre pregnancy
I currently work with young people 16+
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £70.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I have a sliding scale from £50-70 dependent on circumstances.
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.
