Jen D'Mellow
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About me
Hi, I'm Jen.
I'm a person-centred counsellor working face-to-face with adults in Northwich, Cheshire. I also work remotely (from anywhere in the UK and outside of the UK) if preferred.
The thought of counselling can be daunting and I know that it can take time to gain trust. I work in a way which will help you feel relaxed and at ease, offering support and encouragement. My clients tell me I’m warm, empathic and easy to talk to. My priority is that you feel comfortable within sessions so that you feel safe to go where you need to, with absolutely no pressure from me to go anywhere you don't want to or don't feel ready to.
Counselling can allow your feelings and thoughts to be validated, and could really make a difference to your life.
Why do people come for counselling?
At times in life it can feel that people don't understand us, like we are being judged for the way we feel, like we should be able to ‘just get on with things’. This is often easier said than done.
You may be feeling lonely and isolated, like you are the only one who feels like you do.
You may have feelings of being ‘stuck’ or 'lost' and unsure of why or what you can do to change it.
You may be having trouble sleeping, waking up with an overwhelming feeling of anxiety, wondering how you can face the day ahead.
Maybe you can't escape feelings of ‘not being good enough’ and it's having an impact on your day to day life.
Perhaps you are feeling angry or frustrated and you want to be able to respond differently to certain situations.
You don't need to be alone with whatever it is that is getting to you, contact me to arrange a free phone or video call.
How could Counselling help you?
Counselling allows you time to develop a deeper understanding of yourself, an opportunity to learn to live life more freely, reconnecting with yourself in a safe and non-judgmental space.
Counselling can help to increase your confidence, as well as increase your self-awareness, and self-acceptance.
The relationship between the client and counsellor is hugely important. I am warm and approachable, and focused on putting you at ease. I offer a free introductory call where you can ask any questions you may have about counselling, as well as understand how counselling could help you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Before training to become a counsellor, I worked for 20 years as a carer, working with people with learning difficulties, autism, and physical disabilities. It’s important to me that as a counsellor, I am still able to make a difference to peoples lives.
As well as my private work, I also volunteer for several organisations, providing counselling to survivors of abuse, as well as providing support to people in distress, and delivering emotional well-being sessions to students at a local high school.
I have a BSc (Hons) in Counselling.
I have extensive experience of working with clients who have experienced trauma, childhood sexual abuse, as well as working with suicidal ideation, self harm, and compulsive behaviours.
I work face to face from my room in Northwich. I also work remotely with Clients using Zoom, or telephone.
- I am registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and work within their ethical framework.
- I am fully insured.
- I have a clear Enhanced DBS Certificate.
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
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- Free introductory 10-15 minute phone call.
- Sessions are £50 for a 50 minute counselling session, with payment via Bank Transfer or Cash.
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My availability changes regularly, so please contact me for up to date information.
