Jillian McPadden


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About me
Hello - I'm Jilly and my counselling practice is Quay Therapy. I am an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist working with a broad and diverse range of people of all ages; I meet with young people and adults.
I practice the person-centred approach, which means, I believe that we are all the experts of our own lives and have the capacity to work out our own stuff if we are given the right conditions to do so. This is where I can be beside you, support you and facilitate this process with you.
I have experience working with a variety of life issues and situations; anxiety, anger, addiction, grief, loss, sexuality, relationships, work & life decisions; working through thoughts & feelings for those difficult life situations, decisions and dilemmas.
I offer a safe, non-judgemental & friendly space to explore what is going on for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BA (Hons) Person-Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy
- MNCS Accredited Membership of National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
- I adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework within my therapeutic work. I have regular supervision and also actively continue to learn and develop my skills.
- Couples/Relationship Counselling Certificate
- Group Counselling Certificate
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Accredited register membership

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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£48.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Introduction session - 30 mins - no charge
Individual session - this is 50 mins - £48.00 This is one-to-one via telephone, video call, in-person or walk & talk in the Southampton area.
Relationship/Couples sessions - These sessions must be attended by both people each time. They are for 2 people in any type of relationship (partners, family, colleagues, friends). 60 mins - £68.00, 90 mins -£80.00
I am happy to offer discounts to students & NHS. Please do ask regarding any personal financial circumstances.
Appointments are available; Mon-Fri 2pm - 8pm & Saturdays 9am-4pm
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I appreciate everyone has different life schedules sometimes making it difficult to attend personal appointments.
I can offer a mix of day, evening & weekend in-person/on-line sessions.