Joy Strachan
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About me
Hello and welcome to my profile. I'm Joy. I'm an integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor, meaning I draw on a range of complimentary theories and techniques to inform our sessions.
My aim is to be alongside you in your journey, whatever that may be, providing an empathic, non-judgemental space where your feelings can be aired and explored together.
I strongly believe in our capacity to thrive rather than just survive and our right to be our authentic self, living a joyful, satisfying life.
I have a range of experience working with adult clients of all ages, including those in further education or those who have retired. I have worked with clients across many issues ranging from sexual abuse and trauma to low mood, anxiety or simply those who feel out of balance in their life or loss of meaning.
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.
Membership
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
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
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 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
£55.00 - £90.00
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Additional information
My fees are a range between £55 and £90, based on household income
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)
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
