Jayne Phillips
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About me
When we find ourselves struggling with our emotional wellbeing, it can be really difficult to know which way to turn. It can be especially hard if you don't find it easy reaching out to others in order to talk about your thoughts and feelings.
Alternatively, you may have reached out to your family and friends or perhaps your GP. Yet, when all these avenues have been explored and nothing changes or feels quite right, we can become 'stuck'. Stuck in a cycle of negative thinking, feeling and behaving.
Counselling can provide a space for you to understand and make sense of why you are feeling the way that you do. For some, a life experience can be clearly identified as the cause and trigger for difficult feelings. However, it can be really confusing and upsetting when symptoms appear for no apparent reason.
So what is counselling?
- It is a confidential relationship built on trust and congruence
- A place where your autonomy is valued at all times
- Although counselling can involve gentle challenge, this can help with those feelings of being 'stuck'
- Areas such as shame, anger and guilt (which can be difficult to talk about) can be explored free of judgement and criticism
What counselling isn't!
- Advice giving or being guided in a certain direction (a counsellor will never tell you or instruct you on what you should do)
- It is not a place where the counsellor speaks about their problems even if they can identify with what you are going through
- It is not about constant talking and asking/answering questions
- It is not about getting things right or wrong or passing a counselling test!
Further info about me
I am a fully qualified therapeutic counsellor having trained for four years and began working with clients in 2009. As part of my professional and ethical responsibility, I am registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and hold their Certificate of Proficiency. I update my skills and knowledge through continuing professional development which includes the voluntary work that I do.
I offer in-person counselling to adults 18+ and can work on a short term or longer, open-ended basis depending on your needs. Although my preferred way of working is in-person, I do understand for some this can be difficult. I can offer online sessions where appropriate.
Contact
Please feel free to call and leave a message on my mobile. Alternatively, you can email me through the link provided on this profile. I aim to respond to all calls/emails within 24 hours (if you do not receive an email reply, please check your spam folder). If emailing, I will require a mobile number that you are happy for me to contact you on.
What next?
After speaking, if you decide you would like to book a 30 minute initial assessment, this can provide you with a confidential space where you can let me know what has been going on for you. It is an opportunity for you to get a sense of what it may be like to work with me and to see where I work. I am always happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training and Qualifications:
- Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Integrative Model)
- MSc/BSc (Hons) Psychology
- CPCAB Certificates in Counselling Skills and Studies
- BACP Certificate of Proficiency
- ReMind UK Dementia & Communication Training
- SWADS (Swindon & Wiltshire Alcohol & Drug Service) Training
- Safeguarding Adults (Advanced) Level 2
- BACP/Open University - Providing Online Counselling training
Work Experience (past & present):
- Private Practice Counsellor working with adults 18+
- Volunteer support worker at ReMind UK
- Youth Counsellor with Off the Record
- Addictions Counsellor with SWADS
- Counsellor with the Bath Carers' Centre
- Telephone Counsellor with Mothers for Mothers (postnatal depression)
- Administrator for Relate Avon (Relationship Counselling)
Member organisations
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
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Fees
£50.00 - £70.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Initial Assessment (30 minutes) - £20
Ongoing individual sessions (60 minutes) - £50
Ongoing couple sessions (60 minutes) - £70
All payments to be made through bank transfer prior to an agreed appointment. Ongoing sessions can be block paid if more convenient
I always aim to offer concessionary places when I can but these are limited and get booked quickly. Please feel free to enquire
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