Javotte Flatman
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About me
I am a Psychodynamic Counsellor and work with adults of all ages in once weekly therapy. I can offer fixed term or open ended therapy.
I have a private practice in central Bristol and also work for two charitable organisations.
There are times in our lives when we might feel sad, lost or confused. We can become stuck in ways of relating to ourselves and others that are ingrained. These deep rooted ways of being may no longer feel helpful in our current lives. It is my role to help you think about these feelings, some of which may be easier to reach, others may be buried deeper.
Experiences at work, in education and in your relationships might be creating challenges for you and how you are feeling about yourself and others. Emotional difficulties whether current or in the past can affect all aspects of life. As a consequence you may be experiencing anxiety, depression or a general unease.
One of the hardest things can be asking for help and meeting a counsellor or therapist for the first time may feel daunting. Perhaps you are not really sure what is bothering you or whether psychodynamic counselling is right for you. After a short conversation on the phone we can then arrange an initial 50 minute consultation at a time that suits you.
My role is to provide a confidential, secure and safe space to help you explore what your difficulties are and the feelings you are having. Together we can think about what might be the underlying causes, this process can be a relief enabling changes to occur and help you have more of a sense of control over your life.
Who is counselling for?
I work with adults from all walks and stages of life. There is no typical person who comes for counselling. It might be that there is something specific you would like us to think about together, you may have reached a crisis point, or feel things need to change. Perhaps there is a general feeling that things are not right and you would like to try and understand more.
What happens at the initial consultation?
The first meeting will be an opportunity for you to tell me all about yourself and what has brought you to therapy at this point. It will give you the opportunity to get a sense of whether the way I work is right for you and for you to ask me any questions. We can think about whether you would like to have open-ended or a fixed number of sessions depending upon what feels right for you at this stage. These sessions are 50 minutes long.
What happens next?
We will meet once a week and find a time that suits you. Each week we will meet at the same time. Each session will be 50 minutes.
Where will this take place?
My consulting room is in Central Bristol at Orchard Street Therapy Rooms. BS1.
Training, qualifications & experience
I trained with Bath Centre for Psychotherapy & Counselling (BCPC) and Wessex Counselling & Psychotherapy (WCP).
I have a private practice in central Bristol.
I take referrals from Avon Counselling & Psychotherapy where I am an associate counsellor.
I also work for Wessex Counselling & Psychotherapy as a counsellor and intake worker. WC&P are based in Frome and also have therapy rooms in Bath, Bristol and Street.
I have a Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling from Wessex Counselling and Psychotherapy (WCP)
I am a member of The British Psychoanalytic Council. (BPC)
Foundation Certificate in Counselling (BCPC)
Listening Skills In A Diverse World (BCPC)
I undertake regular CPD courses in a wide range of areas, from bereavement to medication and neurodiversity.
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 British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) is a professional association, representing the profession of psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
The organisation is itself made up of fourteen member organisations and BPC accredits the trainings of its member organisations. An individual who qualifies from one of these trainings is then eligible for entry into the BPC's register.
BPC registrants are governed by a code of ethics, a policy of continuing professional development, a statement on confidentiality and a complaints procedure. The BPC is a Member Society of the European Federation for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in the Public Sector (EFPP). 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
Intergenerational trauma.
Identity and sense of self.
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
My fees are set fees. I do however offer a fixed number of reduced fees in certain circumstances.
When I work
We can discuss your preferred time for sessions when you contact me as my availability changes.
Further information
My work is varied and diverse covering a range of challenges and life difficulties, both problem focused where appropriate and also based upon feelings around identity and sense of self. In psychodynamic work it can often be helpful to hear about earlier life experiences in trying to understand current day challenges.
