Judy Gresham
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About me
Hello, and welcome to my profile page.
Why Come for Counselling?
Life can feel really hard going at times, and we may find ourselves struggling to cope . Events, experiences & relationships challenge and cause us distress so we may be left feeling shaken, confused , overwhelmed , ill at ease or stuck, struggling to make decisions , unsure how to move forward or find relief. At such times it can be really helpful to talk things through with a qualified Counsellor - someone who is outside of your immediate family , circumstances or social group - who will help you understand and work through your difficulties .
The global pandemic undoubtedly took its toll on the mental and emotional health of so many of us and we all suffered loss in some way , whether of a loved one or of our self-confidence , or of a way of life we took for granted . Perhaps you particularly felt its impact ? Even now , it may feel like the world has moved on but life is not quite what it was and we are each trying to navigate our way through the post pandemic world. This could be presenting fresh challenges and anxieties for you.
I will provide for you a confidential, supportive and non-judgmental environment where you can express and work through your difficulties, with time and space for you to process your thoughts and feelings, and explore your relationships with others and with your self . The opportunity to be truly seen and heard in this way can be profoundly healing . You will gain a better understanding of yourself and what drives you, which in turn will enable you to make more sense of your life. The process will empower you to feel more 'in charge' of yourself and your world , creating options for you so that you can move forward.
I offer one-to-one counselling sessions for individual adult clients (aged 18+) on a range of issues including stress, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, low self-esteem and relationship issues. I can offer you sessions online , working with video conferencing or in person, face to face sessions at a venue in the SL9 area . Please note I do not counsel couples or children/ young people under 18 .
Taking the Next Step
If you would like to enquire about or arrange some counselling sessions, please leave me a voicemail or contact me by text or email using the details on this page. I will then get in touch with you to offer you a free 15-20 minute video or phone call to discuss briefly what is prompting you to seek counselling & answer any immediate questions you have.
After this - if you are happy to - we can make an appointment for an 'Initial Assessment' which will go through your issues in more detail, and give an opportunity to see if we are the right 'fit' for working together.
Then we can arrange a number of weekly sessions for you - I usually recommend a course of 8 sessions to begin with . From time to time our work can be reviewed and either extended or brought to an agreed ending as desired.
I look forward to hearing from you .
Training, qualifications & experience
My Training and Approach to Counselling
I am a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor/ Psychotherapist. This means I am trained in and can draw from a range of established therapeutic approaches in my way of working, able to adapt to what may best suit you and your issues. These approaches include, for example, aspects of psycho-dynamic and person centred modalities, as well as working with awareness of what we 'carry' in our physical bodies. Having trained in theology I am also comfortable discussing spiritual issues and existential questions of meaning. I use a relational model to draw together and integrate aspects of these and other approaches into my way of working.
I am trained to Degree level (Level 6) in Counselling theory and practice, and am a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists ("BACP"). This means I am both recognised as a counselling practitioner by BACP and that I abide by BACP's Ethical Framework for good practice, including undertaking regular clinical Supervision.
I have previously worked with clients at Rema Counselling Agency , a low cost, BACP accredited Counselling Service based in Watford.
In an earlier part of my life, I qualified and practised as a Solicitor, working for 10 years both in private practice in London and in Local Government.
Formal Qualifications
- BA (Hons) Degree in Theology and Counselling: London School of Theology, Middlesex University - A BACP accredited training programme.
- Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Skills, Amersham and Wycombe College Awarding Body Consortium Level 3.
- I undertake regular ongoing training (CPD - Continuing Professional Development, minimum 30 hours per annum) to refresh and enhance my skills and knowledge.
- BA (Hons) Law: Cambridge University.
Professional Membership
BACP Membership Registration number: 384111
Member organisations
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
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Spiritual / Religious Issues
Christian Faith issues
Shame
Recovering from toxic/narcissistic relationships
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 - £60.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Introductory video or phone call ( 10-20 mins) - free
Initial Assessment Appointment: £47
Individual Counselling Sessions : Usually £50 each for online videoconference sessions
Individual Counselling Sessions : Usually £60 each for in person, face to face sessions
Please feel free to discuss concessions with me . Concessions are usually possible only for online appointments.
When I work
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I usually have appointments available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11am-7pm
