Jill Peskin

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Psychotherapist and Counsellor Registered MBACP
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

location_on Borehamwood Elstree WD6 & London NW3
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

Feeling as if something has to change?

Often, we fall into patterns of behaviour without us realising, but what we do notice are the struggles we are faced with, not really knowing why it is we feel the way we do. My work with you is to help you gain a greater understanding of yourself, giving you a chance to reflect on what is going on and how to make sense of your situation. Having a greater sense of self allows you to take some control of your life and to bring some changes. If you're reading this you are already contemplating counselling, but the next step is finding the right counsellor for you.

It's important to begin this journey with someone you feel comfortable working with. I respect diversity and difference, recognising that everyone has their own life experiences which has brought them to this point in time. My role is to ensure you feel listened to and understood without prejudice or judgment.

As your counsellor, I will explore with you the issues that are causing your distress and discomfort. We will work collaboratively to find some understanding and resolution enabling you to move forward and live life more fully. It maybe that you cannot identify a specific problem, but a general sense of feeling 'out of sorts' is leading you to seek some support. We can work with this too, sometimes what is bothering us is not that obvious. Having someone along-side you at this time can be of help.

I am an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor working with men and woman of any age from adolescence up, on a short or long-term basis. If you would like the opportunity to decide whether we could work together, we can arrange an initial meeting to discuss any questions or concerns you may have. If you decide counselling with me is not for you, there is no obligation to continue.

Training, qualifications & experience

In addition to running my own private practice, I have a wide range of experience from a variety of settings including NHS work, charity sector as well as a specialist bereavement agency.  I work with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress, separation and divorce, bereavement, panic attacks, eating issues, as well as those who are struggling and just want to talk.

I hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Contemporary Therapeutic Counselling from the University of Hertfordshire and a Certificate of Higher Education in Counselling. I am a Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and abide by their Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I have a special interest in working with the complex issues of infertility and have completed The Foundation Training Course for Counsellors working in Licensed Treatment Centres and Related Settings with BICA (British Infertility Counselling Association.)

I am strongly committed to continuing professional development and regularly attend conferences and training events.

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

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.

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£65.00 per session

Concessions offered for

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  • check_circle OAPs
  • check_circle Students
  • check_circle Trainee counsellors
  • check_circle Unemployed

Additional information

My fees are £65 a session. Some concessionary rates are available to keyworkers, students, OAPs and those on a low income.

When I work

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I endeavor to fit around your schedule, offering both daytime and evening appointments. I try to ensure all enquires are responded to within 24 hours.

Further information

I offer counselling in a peaceful and comfortable private setting in Elstree.

The practice is within ten minutes walk of Elstree & Borehamwood station and easily accessible from bus routes 107, 292 306 and 601. There is roadside parking available.

Borehamwood Elstree, Hertfordshire, WD6

London, Greater London, NW3

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Online platforms

Zoom
Doxy