Jemma Dugdale

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Cardiff CF5 & CF14
Available for new clients
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About me

Hi, I’m Jemma, I’m a Counsellor offering one hour in person sessions in Cardiff, Walk & Talk sessions, 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 of experience working with anxiety, depression and low self-worth / low self-esteem. 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 space for us to talk to see if I am the right counselling for you at the moment. 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

  • 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
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

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Fees

£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors

When I work

I'm available evenings and weekends at the moment. I currently have a contract with Place2Be, where I work during school times. After July I will be able to offer more daytime sessions.

Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF5

Sam's Room, 174 Whitchurch Road, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF14 3NB

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

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Online platforms

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