Janet Matthews
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Thank you for reading my profile as reaching out is not easy. Be assured of a a warm welcome, a safe place to share and confidentiality from the first point of contact. I qualified in 2012 and I am accredited with NCPS. I can offer you Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR and Life coaching. Together we will tailor a programme to meet your needs that you are happy with. If I cannot help, I will point you in the right direction. The process starts with a phone call and after that I I offer a free preliminary session or point you in the right direction, The preliminary appointment is a chance for you to see if I am the right therapist for you so there is no obligation to continue.
Supervision is available for qualified counsellors.
Individual Counselling
Feeling comfortable with me is essential as I focus on hearing your story, understanding and acceptance of you, without judgement, so you can share whatever is on your mind. Each session is person-centred so that you have space every week to be heard, understood, and sometimes challenged. The work we do focuses on your recovery and enabling you to maintain better mental health and achieve your potential. You will have the opportunity to develop new skills, which will help you manage stress and resolve or cope better with the problems you are currently facing. I will support you as you learn to be kinder to yourself. This is a guided journey, some clients feel much better in 6 – 8 weeks, for others this will take longer. We will review your progress regularly and adapt accordingly. You can end the sessions at any time.
I have helped clients -
- Overwhelmed by anxiety disorders, social anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD) and depression
- Struggling with addiction of many forms.
- Who self-harm, have suicidal thoughts
- Devastated by post-traumatic stress
- Living with enduring mental or physical health problems.
- Who are carers
- Struggling with bereavement and loss.
- To make challenging decisions in life and start moving forward (life coaching).
- Overcome interview nerves, presentation skills
My career (nursing, counselling and teaching) has been about facilitating recovery, learning and personal development and I have made a difference to many patients/clients. I am confident that I can make a difference to you.
Counselling Supervision
If you are a counsellor or student counsellor I will work with you to facilitate reflection on your practice and development of you career. The main focus is to ensure safe and best practice for your clients. As a lecturer in counselling I have a clear idea of what students need to achieve from their practice hours. Discount is available for students and counsellors with limited income from counselling work, to find out TEXT or PHONE 07581031915 or email jemcbt@gmail.com.
Group work
Working together (5 - 10 people) helping each other adds another level of support. Progress often happens quickly as you discover you are not alone and that you are able to help others and yourself. Sessions are 2 hours.
Examples of group work include -
- Overcoming social anxiety
- Low self esteem
- Living life to the full (overcome anxiety and depression)
- Assertive training
- Panic disorder
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Bereavement
- Contact me if you want to be kept informed or if you would like me to run a course within your organisation, church or club.
Working with Organisations - Bespoke workshops
With extensive experience working in the NHS, University (Nursing, Management, Education. Voluntary sector), I offer your volunteers/staff CBT Skills, Bereavement Support skills, Mindfulness and Coaching workshops tailored to organisational need. The aim of the workshops is to increase the potential of the individual , the team and the organisation.
- Concessionary rates apply depending on your ability to pay. Please talk this through with me so I can work out a fair discount
- Preliminary session - free
- Counselling individual 60 minutes £35
- EMDR 60 - 90 mins £35
- Supervision 60 - 90 minutes £35 - 45; Student counsellors £30 - £35
- Group work 2 hours £15 per individual in the group. Bespoke group work - price negotiable.
The next step - TEXT or PHONE 07581031915 or email jemcbt@gmail.com. If I am unable to respond immediately, I will get back in touch as soon as possible.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training, qualifications & experience
I qualified as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (Scotacs Diploma in Counselling and Group Work - A Cognitive Behavioural Approach) 2012.
During my CBT training and since qualifying I have worked on a one to one, on line and group basis across the age range- with Adults, Young People and Children.
I have completed part 1 EMDR Training UK an Europe to enhance my practice
I qualified as a supervisor CPCAB level 6 to help counsellors develop and deliver best practice to their clients.
I undertook Adult, Children and Young People training in bereavement support. I now volunteer with Marie Curie.
I keep up to date with Practice development so that I can provide best practice for my clients. Supervision is essential part of this.
With over 20, years working as a nurse (adult, child, intensive care) and a midwife, I have a clear understanding of the impact of illness on mental health. I am highly aware of the stresses of working in the NHS and of student life.
I am committed to life long learning so I keep up to date with Practice development so that I can provide best practice for my clients. Supervision is essential part of this.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Faith
Spirituality
Loneliness
Unemployment
Career development
Making difficult decisions
Assertiveness training
supervision trainee (free)
Therapies offered
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Fees
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£10 for first session with no obligation to continue
£35 - 1 hour session
Group work is £15 per 2 hour session.
If you are unable to pay this amount please talk this through with me.
When I work
Appointment times include evenings and Saturday. I recognise the need for flexibility around personal/work life. I work online and in person.
Tel. 07581031915; email jemcbt@gmail.com
Further information
An Integrated Approach
During my training we learned how to integrate other counselling approaches within CBT practice which enables me to tailor a programme that is right for you. If we try something and it doesn't seem to be working in a reasonable amount of time, we can explore this and adapt your programme. It is therefore very important that we evaluate your program weekly and that you feel free to tell me if something doesn't feel right for you. Being flexible, and adaptable is part of your recovery journey.
