John Rees

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Dip. Couns. Reg. MBACP
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London, SE18
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

Hello, my name is John Rees, I am an experienced qualified Gestalt Counsellor offering one to one counselling in SE18 face to face or online. I offer a safe space in which to explore any issues that may be causing you discomfort or distress, working at your pace in a non-judgemental way.

At the initial appointment we can explore our suitability, your hopes and expectations from counselling and address any questions you may have about the therapy process. It is very important that you find a therapist that matches your needs, If you feel that I am someone that you could work with I normally recommend committing to six session whereupon we would assess the sessions and discuss your future needs.

I have experience of working with a comprehensive range of issues which include, but are not limited to self-esteem, anxiety, trauma, depression, loss and bereavement.

I am trained in Gestalt which although informed by the past is anchored in the here and now. The word "Gestalt" translates loosely from german to "whole" and grew from a branch of philosophy in the 1960's under the auspices of Fritz Perls into a very effective means of working therapeutically with all aspects of the human condition. I employ a very respectful holistic and creative approach to my client sessions.

I offer one to one, long term (open ended) or short term counselling, which can be discussed at the initial session.

Training, qualifications & experience

Certificate in Humanistic Counselling at the Gestalt Centre London

Diploma in Gestalt Counselling at the Gestalt Centre London

Registered Member of the BACP

I align myself to the BACP ethical framework.

I have worked for Lewisham Bereavement Counselling, where I have supported people struggling with loss and bereavement and where I assessed new clients for the service.

I have also worked in Tower Hamlets for Step Forward where I supported young people and Tower Hamlets Community Alcohol Team where I supported people with alcohol dependancy.

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

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Fees

£50.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Students
  • Unemployed

Additional information

My fee standard fee is £50.

I Hold two low cost sessions available for student /Low income and unemployed, please call for more details.

I prefer the payment of fees at the beginning of each session.


Further information

My Plumstead Common counselling room is a warm welcoming space with ample parking and on the 51, 53 and 291 bus routes, 15 minutes from Woolwich Arsenal British Rail, Elizabeth Line and DLR stations by bus or 10 minutes by 51 bus from Welling British Rail station.

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people
Adults
Older adults

Key details

There are 14 steps to my counselling room, please let me know of any mobility issues.

Online platforms

Google Meet
Skype
Whatsapp
Zoom