Joanne Freeman
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
How My Counselling Service Can Support You:
Feel truly heard and understood by a professional who is impartial, compassionate, and non-judgmental.
Create a safe space where you can openly explore what's troubling you without fear of criticism.
Know that your conversations are confidential and that you're in a welcoming, supportive environment to make sense of your emotions.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, OCD, trauma, depression, grief, loss, relationship challenges, my training and extensive experience will help you find ways to manage and work through these issues.
Together, we'll help you develop practical, science-backed strategies to reduce anxiety, calm your mind, and overcome emotional roadblocks. You'll gain the tools to take control of your thoughts, improve your self-worth, and move toward a more peaceful, balanced state of mind.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma - Trauma Therapy, 3 Phase Model
- Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Integrative Counselling (MNCS Acc) (AVR) - Accredited Voluntary Register
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CPCAB)
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CPCAB)
- Diploma in Stress Management GCP (Guild of Complimentary Practitioners)
- Museum of Happiness Facilitator
- Certificate in Nutrition and Health (Intermediate Level ) Awarded with Credit, The Royal Institute of Public Health
- Certificate in Family Support Training, Charitable Organisation
- Certificate of Achievement - Mindfulness for Well-being and Peak Performance, Monash University
- Certificate of Achievement - How to Break the Cycle of Depression, Human Givens College
- CPD Certificate of Achievement Understanding & Preventing Suicide, National Counselling Society
- Certificate in Polyvagal Theory and the Nervous System
- CPD Certificate Working with Dreams
- CPD Certificate Mindfulness Counselling
- CPD Certificate Body Mind Connection and Trauma Release
- CPD Conflict Resolution Training
- CPD Unconscious Bias Training
- CPD Working with the Inner Child
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Body Mind Connection, Mindfulness, Dream Analysis.
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 - £60.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Counselling sessions (60 minute appointment) £60
Couples counselling £80 per hour
I offer a price range from £45 to £60 per session, depending on your financial situation. Please enquire.
You may prefer to have a telephone conversation initially of which is available. I offer a 10 minute appointment with no charge.
When I work
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Counselling appointments available evenings, daytime and weekends
Further information
I am a professional accredited member of the National Counselling Society (NCS) and the Accredited Voluntary Register (AVR). I am fully insured, DBS checked, and I adhere to the NCS Code of Ethics.
I have regular supervision, personal counselling and attend continuous professional development courses.
There are parking and transport links close by. I am within walking distance of Billericay mainline station and there is a bus service from the station that takes you to the top of my road,
There's plenty of parking outside my house and access for those with mobility issues.
I provide home visits, and I have counselled people in care homes too.
I work in Billericay and surrounding areas.
Video sessions available via Skype, FaceTime, WhatsApp.
