Jemma Thomson
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About me
I'm an integrative counsellor, working in a predominantly person-centered way using a range of different techniques and methods, to help you work through any issues that are difficult for you, depending on how you like to work.
My practice is inclusive, relaxed and informal and my aim is to quickly help you feel at ease and comfortable so we can work together on whatever brings you into therapy.
I am able to work short term on specific issues or undertake more long term work, depending on what you bring to therapy. I have worked successfully with people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD/CPTSD, addiction issues and with those that have experienced trauma both in childhood and later in life.
I have supported people going through life changing events, family or relationship issues, work related issues or those that have experienced loss. Sometimes we don't have one specific issue, but we want to understand more about ourselves, why we might behave in certain ways or think certain things. Counselling can help with that too.
I believe in building awareness and knowledge, providing skills and tools to help manage some of the more difficult physical "symptoms" and most of all, empowerment. So that you can re-engage with yourself, build confidence and improve self esteem.
Most importantly, counselling is your space. Your time. Your journey.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified integrative counsellor with additional training in trauma, neurodiversity, somatic experiencing/nervous system reset, women's health and grief and loss.
I have experience in working with trauma, PTSD/CPTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction, neurodiversity, women's health issues, relationships, identity, sexuality, work related issues, and supporting grief and bereavement.
I work in a trauma informed way, am LGBTQ+ aware and work consciously and openly with a diverse client base.
I'm experienced in working with people face to face and online and have a number of different methods for both types of work.
I am a registered member of the BACP and am insured.
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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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Student and concession rates available separately on request
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I am able to offer face to face and online throughout the day and 2 evenings per week. I may also have other availability so please do ask
