This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Hi, I’m Jemma, I’m a Counsellor offering one hour in person and Walk & Talk sessions in Cardiff, as well as UK-wide online and phone sessions.
Walk & Talk sessions also known as outdoor therapy. This can be a great way to experience counselling when you feel other forms of counselling can be uncomfortable or awkward. I have a few walks we can go on depending on your ability, or we can sit on a park bench. Sometimes being outside in nature can help you feel more relaxed.
We all need purpose and meaning in life and sometimes we lose ours, particularly when going through change or loss. When this happens, it can feel like we've lost who we are and what we want. My approach is about helping you unpick and make sense of what's going on for you.
I have a lot experience working with anxiety, depression, low self-worth / low self-esteem, trauma and grief. I understand we all experience these differently, even down to each day. Some days can feel manageable and some days can feel heavy. I can offer coping mechanisms while we work on what is going on for you.
My approach is Humanistic Existential. As part of this approach I won't give you advice, but I will offer alternative perspectives, enabling opportunities for reflection.
Everyone is unique and sees the world differently, so I won't make assumptions about your experiences or how you're feeling. Instead, I will try to see things from your point of view, so I can understand you more.
I understand that deciding you’re ready for Counselling can take a lot of courage, so we will create a therapeutic relationship, where you feel heard and safe to explore what’s going on for you. In a non-judgemental safe place. I offer one off sessions and longer term work.
If this sounds like it's the style of Counselling for you. I offer a free initial 30 minute consultation online or over the phone. This is a space for us to talk to see if I am the right Counsellor for you. You can tell me a bit about what’s going on for you or if you already know what you would like from counselling. I can tell you a bit about myself and answer any questions you have about my counselling approach.
There's no pressure to commit to having a session after the consultation and if you'd like to arrange a first session we can discuss availability including whether you'd prefer in-person, Walk & Talk, online or phone sessions.
Hopefully, that gives you an idea of how I work, but feel free to get in touch to ask any questions.
Training, qualifications & experience
My Counselling experience is, Counsellor at Cardiff Mind, Counsellor at Cardiff Council (ARC) and the Counselling Coordinator for the ARC Counselling Service (Cardiff Council). As well as my Private Practice.
I have worked with Children and Young People for 10+ years. Roles in Youth Clubs, Therapeutic Children's Homes, ARC Edge of Care service in Cardiff Council and Vale of Glamorgan Council. I also worked with parents/carers and families as a whole, including parents together and separated. And rehabilitation home for children in care to back home with parent/carers.
Most recently as a Family Practitioner for Place2Be (Children's Mental Health Charity)
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Ecotherapy: Walk & Talk Therapy
- ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
- ASK (Assessing for Suicide in Kids)
- Mental Health First Aider
- NVR (Non-Violent Resistance)
- PIPT (Personalised Individual Parenting Training)
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).
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
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At the moment I only have availability during the day on Thursdays and Fridays. If you would like an evening or another daytime I can get back in touch when I have availability. Thank you.
