Joy Strachan
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About me
Hi, I'm Joy. I work with a wide range of issues, covering work and personal life.
As an integrative relational counsellor, I provide a supportive, empathic and non-judgmental space; where feelings can be safely explored together, to enable a deeper understanding of yourself.
I strongly believe in our capacity as human beings to thrive rather than just survive and our right to be our authentic self, living a joyful, satisfying life. If you feel you would like more from your life or you are suffering from a particular issue such as anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties or work/academic related issues, I would love to hear from you.
I offer short or long-term counselling, where we can work collaboratively, agreeing your goals and aims together. I aim to be alongside you to support and facilitate your journey, respecting your pace.
My integrative training means that I draw on a range of theories and techniques. We will often work holistically, drawing on the physical, emotional and intellectual aspects of your experience.
I consider myself an open minded, down-to-earth person with a genuine curiosity and love of difference and diversity. I worked for a travel company for many years which enabled me to travel the world, immersing myself in a world of cultures. Before becoming a counsellor, my background included many senior roles in marketing. This has given me a valuable insight into the world of work, organisational life, team dynamics and career issues.
I am a member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), psychotherapeutic counselling section.
I am a registered member of the UKCP (The United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy) and I follow their code of ethics to ensure good practice with my clients.
Training, qualifications & experience
My training
Further to my Bsc (Hons) Degree in Psychotherapeutic Counselling I have undertaken additional training in the following (here is a snapshot of a few of those) :
Anger Management, Trauma, ADHD, Polyvagal Theory, Health Anxiety, Bereavement & loss
I trained at Matrix College of Counselling and Psychotherapy for three years, achieving a BSc (Hons) Degree in Psychotherapeutic Counselling. Whilst completing my training, I was a volunteer counsellor for three years at the One2One Project, a charity in Norfolk, where I worked with a range of clients who came into the service for issues such as trauma, anxiety, sexual abuse, low mood, loss of direction and grief.
In addition to my Degree course, I regularly undertake further development in areas that can enhance and develop my practice.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
General dissatisfaction in life: Often we can feel lost in life, lacking in direction, unfulfilled; we can work together to look at your circumstances through a different lens.
Career issues: The workplace can present challenges and a myriad of dynamics to navigate. Being able to understand these and your own responses can provide renewed clarity.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£75.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I am currently offering students a discounted rate of £65
My standard fee is £75. I offer reductions for students and I also have 2 concessionary places at £55 for those on a low income - based on availability.
I am available for face-to-face sessions on a Thursday between 9am and 5pm at:
- Kings Parade Cambridge
I can also offer face-to-face sessions on a Tuesday in Cambridge CB5 8HY between 8.15 and 5pm. This location also has free designated parking
I look forward to hearing from you
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Further information
I can offer face-to-face sessions in Cambridge on a Tuesday and a Thursday. I can also offer online sessions in some circumstances so please ask
If you would like to find out if counselling is for you and whether you feel comfortable with me, please give me a call and we can complete an assessment together. Please leave a message if I am not able to get to the phone and I will call you back
