About me
I offer a safe and confidential space to talk freely and to be truly seen and heard without judgement, working with adolescents (11-19yrs) and adults. Sometimes being able to explore and look at things differently, within a safe space, you are able to see more clearly and make positive changes.
I appreciate how unnerving taking the first step in engaging in counselling can be and would like to reassure you that I will do my very best to make you feel at ease and comfortable.
The therapeutic space offers a trusting and safe environment, entirely focused on you and removed from the distractions of everyday life. We work together to deepen your understanding of yourself and your emotions, both in the present and in relation to past experiences, how they have shaped you, influencing your current actions and patterns of behaviour. With this insight and expansion of self-awareness, becoming more able to express your emotions in more positive and healthier ways in relationships and in the challenges of day-to-day living.
As well as working with adults I am experienced in working with adolescents, helping them make sense of their transition from child to young adult and how they see themselves within their family, friendship groups and wider community, often this can be confusing and difficult to navigate. Having their own space to talk through their emotions and be able to understand more about themselves helps build their confidence and more able to overcome the difficulties/challenges they face.
During our work I may offer to work more creatively using imagery, guided meditation, artwork and other tools to help facilitate your therapeutic journey but only upon your consent.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified Psychodynamic trained Counsellor and Psychotherapist, with a Diploma in Counselling Practice. A registered member of the British Association of Counsellors, Psychotherapists (BACP). I am committed to promoting ethical practice and adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework, i.e. I have regular supervision and attend on going training. I am also fully DBS checked.
I have gained my experience working in a secondary school as a School Counsellor and also have my own Private Practice.
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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Additional information
Fees
£50.00 per 60 minute session
Free initial 20 minute telephone consultation
Concessions:- I offer a limited number of reduce rate sessions for students.
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