About me
Welcome to Peace of Minds Counselling.
My name is Jennifer Potter, a fully qualified integrative Counsellor, Specialist Nurse, Reiki Master and am based in Basingstoke town centre where I run my private counselling service.
With over 20 years of experience in the NHS setting my career has spanned diverse settings including community care, GP surgeries, hospice services, maternity services and more recently colleges and education where I work for the school wellbeing service.
I bring a trauma informed, neurodiverse affirming, compassionate, holistic approach that helps you explore your emotions, gain deeper self-understanding, and ease the impact of trauma, stress, anxiety and depression.
Drawing on my experience supporting individuals and families in the NHS and education sector I offer individualised services to meet your unique needs.
I also offer Reiki that helps release trauma responses in the body by
- Reducing stress & anxiety symptoms
- Deepening relaxation
- Improving sleep
- Enhancing wellbeing
and is supported by Trauma Research UK.
Please see my website for more details
www.peaceofminds.co.uk
Counselling can help you develop a deeper awareness and understanding of your behaviours, giving you the opportunity to explore new perspectives and make alternative choices that feel more aligned with the life you want to live.
My belief in the power of connection and compassion has enabled me to develop strong personal skills as an advocate, listener, mentor, advisor, empath and counsellor.
Call now for your free 15min discovery call to discuss your individual needs with no obligation to book further sessions.
Sessions are available in person or online, and I welcome individuals/couples aged 16 and over from all walks of life.
Bespoke sessions for parents with children under 2yr for postnatal support, couples counselling sessions, family dynamic sessions are also available.
If you're ready to begin your healing journey, I invite you to get in touch today and start your path to finding your
Peace of Mind.
Training, qualifications & experience
During my 20yr NHS career I was privileged to work within Perinatal Mental Health Services, providing holistic support to people as they navigated diverse aspects of their lives while promoting and safeguarding their mental wellbeing
Understanding the complexities of family dynamics, I offer therapeutic counselling for individuals and parents, with inclusive sessions where children under 2 are welcome to attend.
I have extensive experience supporting neurodiverse clients in their journey toward self-understanding. Having completed the Oliver McGowan training, I am committed to neurodiversity-affirming practice and provide a compassionate space for self-acceptance, guided by empathy and respect.
My counselling services support neurodivergent individuals and adults, as well as specialised parent/child sessions designed to help you navigate your parenting journey in a nurturing environment along with couples and family dynamics sessions.
I also offer Reiki and counselling to support emotional release, ease tension, and restore balance especially during times of change, stress, or trauma. These gentle, holistic approaches help reconnect you with your inner calm and clarity.
I understand that our past experiences particularly those involving change or trauma can deeply affect how we relate to ourselves and the world around us. My approach is to offer a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and challenges. Whether you're seeking to heal from trauma, strengthen relationships, or simply find your footing, I’m here to help you discover your peace of mind.
Qualifications:
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Skills Integrative approach
- Foundation Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 2/3 - 2022
- Transactional Analysis 101 - 2022 (Style of counselling where your transactions with your relationships are explored)
- Reiki Master 2017
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse PGDip 2016 (Health Visitor)
- Non-Medical Prescribing 2016
- UNICEF Breast Feeding Training 2 days 2015
- BSC (HONs) Health and Social Care 2004
- Advancing Nursing Practice Mentor Program 2003
- Advanced Diploma Health and Social Care 2002
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
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Fees
£65.00 - £95.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Let's connect!
I offer a complimentary 15-minute discovery call to discuss your needs and explore how I can best support you with no obligation to book.
Price range,
- Single client £65
- Client and under 2yr old £65
- Couple/family dynamic £95
- Please contact me to discuss if concessions.
When I work
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Further information
Enhanced DBS checked
I also have certificates and active experience in the following:
- Petals Charity Supporting Parents following Baby Loss Level 1
- Suicide prevention
- Oliver McGowan Tier 2
- Domestic Violence and Abuse Awareness and support
- Safeguarding children Level 3
- Safeguarding Adults Level 2
