Joy White

Hello!

Thank you for visiting my profile on Counselling Directory.  You have now taken that first step to empowering yourself to look after your mental health. 

Whether you are new to counselling or have had counselling in the past, choosing the correct counsellor is the vital first step on your counselling journey. 

I do recommend taking some time to explore all of your options and please ask questions and gain clarification on any areas you are unsure about. I am here to help and support you in that choice.

My personal goal of therapy is to help my clients achieve their goals and work alongside them until they are ready to move forward with their lives without therapy.  As each client is unique there is no 'one size fits all' so I adapt my work to suit the client's needs. 

I hold a BA(Hons) in counselling (2012) and a Foundation Degree in Counselling (2008) I have recently achieved NCFE Level 2 qualifications in Understanding Domestic Abuse and Suicide and Self Harm Awareness. 

My 'style' of counselling is considered 'integrative' which basically means I integrate a variety of counselling styles to suit the client. I find this a much better way of working with a client. 

If we are struggling to get fit, we may book a Personal Trainer for guidance, motivation and support. If we want to improve our business we may employ a Business Coach to bring in new fresh ideas and opportunities to help grow the business.  It can be seen therefore, that bringing in professional help if we feel we need support with our mental health and also help change lives for the better. 

Originally from a corporate background, I fully understand the stresses that can be experienced in the workplace.

I am now delighted to be back into the corporate world, but this time delivering workshops and online webinars, on a wide variety of mental health topics. My goal is to raise awareness so people can make an informed choice. If you are a business owner, or a manager, please contact me for more information on how I can help and support your staff to better mental health. 

One of my goals is to encourage more men to take control of their mental health, and seek help if they need it. I endeavour to raise awareness of the benefits of mental health for all of us, and how we can let go of some of the old belief systems, stigma and conditioning from the past. 

Pre and post qualification, I  undertook over 10 years counselling with Women's Aid, helping and supporting women who have been subject to domestic abuse (physical and emotional abuse) and childhood sexual abuse.

I have been working in private practice for over 20 years and love to help clients on a one to one basis. 

I also have a deep interest in the 'mind/body' connection and how our thoughts, feelings and emotions can affect our physical health and wellbeing.

Your First session

At our first session I will take a short consultation to find out a little more about you, and the reason(s) you have contacted me. Together we set a plan of action for the goals you wish to achieve from your counselling. I adapt my sessions to work with the client's needs. Sessions are of one hour duration and each session fee is £52.

My current working hours are Tuesday to Friday. My first appointment is 09.30 am and my last appointment is 5.30 pm.  Unfortunately I am unable to work week-ends.

I have a private therapy room at the rear of my home, which has been designed to be both comfortable and calm. Fresh filtered or bottled water is always available. 

My fees are reviewed on the 5th April annually, and will increase in line with the current rate of inflation. There will be no other fee increases for that year, once the new fee structure is in place. 

Cancellation policy

In line with many other professional businesses, It is important that client's value and commit to their sessions to gain maximum benefit.

If any appointment is cancelled or a change of time requested 24 hours or less before the scheduled appointment time, the full fee will be chargeable.  This will also be included in the contract we both sign at the beginning of your counselling sessions. 

Please do speak with me if you require any further clarification on this. 

I undertake regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training to keep my skills up to date. I am currently following a Future Learn online training course on Anxiety and Depression and an  NICABM online training course on How to work with Shame.