Jen Jones
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About me
Making the decision to seek counselling is a brave one.
You may be overwhelmed by how you are feeling. You may feel wary or cautious about sharing the innermost parts of yourself with another person. It might be that the idea of counselling is new for you, and you aren’t sure what to expect.
How Can I Help?
I understand how you may be feeling. I am here to listen to you, to support you and to provide you with a safe space for you to explore your life story, and empower you in improving your emotional wellbeing.
Working Together
I will work with you to create a therapeutic relationship which is based on trust and empathy and is free of any judgement. I will collaborate with you to explore your emotions around your life story and to heal from any emotional pain that you may be carrying. I will support you as you explore your own power and autonomy.
My Style of Counselling
As an Integrative Counsellor, I work with skills from three different styles of counselling:
- Person-Centred practice – traditional talking therapy which focuses on client-led exploration
- Psychodynamic practice - exploring how our pasts affect our present
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - working together to challenge negative thoughts and behaviours
Being integrative allows me to blend ideas from each model to create a therapeutic style that is as unique as you are.
What Next?
If you would like any information about the way I work, or what to expect from counselling, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be more than happy to help.
I can offer a free initial consultation of up to 30 minutes, either online or by telephone, where we can explore how counselling may be able to help you and discuss any queries you may have.
I try to respond to all enquiries within two working days.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). My practice follows their Ethical Framework, and I undertake regular training as part of my ongoing professional development.
I have a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, endorsed by the CPCAB (Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body).
I am experienced in working with a wide range of clients, including clients with disabilities and neurodiversities.
I am comfortable to work with a wide range of presenting themes, including:
- Trauma
- Abuse (including historic)
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Self-esteem / self-worth / confidence
- Loss
- Relationships
- Family issues
I consider training and education to be a vital part of my practice, both for my personal and professional development. Often, any knowledge and insight gained through training can be used for the direct benefit of my clients.
During the course of my practice, I have attended training on subjects including:
- Working with suicide and self-harm
- Working with trauma triggers and flashbacks
- Supporting child survivors of sexual abuse
- The effects of Childhood Trauma on development
- Creative skills in counselling.
I am also a certified practitioner of The Rewind Technique, a non-intrusive method of therapy that can be used to reduce trauma symptoms and flashbacks.
I also hold an enhanced DBS certificate and attend regular training with the Local Authority on safeguarding children.
My experience has included working for several local charities (including a local Hospice, Rape Crisis organisations) and in a Higher Education setting. Alongside my current private practice I currently work with a local charity providing trauma counselling in Chester.
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
Fees
£55.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Additional information
I offer a free initial consultation for all enquiring clients of up to 30 minutes, either online or by telephone. This time can be used to explore your hopes for counselling and to answer any questions you may have.
My rate is from £55 per session.
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