Karen Crowe


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About me
Space for you. Essex-based counselling practice.
I am a qualified, accredited and experienced EMDR consultant and I have an integrative post-grad diploma, and a Master in counsellor. I have a level 7 diploma in clinical supervision.
I offer counselling, for both short and longer-term work, to individuals with a variety of problems. Sometimes people have specific issues they wish to explore, with someone who can listen in a confidential and non-judgemental way, independent from friends and family. At other times people may be worrying excessively, feeling confused, overwhelmed or low in spirit and benefit from sharing their thoughts and feelings in a confidential setting with an experienced counsellor. I have many years of experience working in the NHS, with clients who have chronic illnesses, Chronic Fatigue and Multiple Sclerosis. I am interested in Bereavement and Trauma.
I am a senior accredited counsellor with BACP and work within their professional and ethical frameworks.
I am a qualified and accredited consultant (EMDR) Eye movement Desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) therapist, I have experience working with complex trauma.
I welcome you an opportunity to engage in sessions and create a therapeutic relationship, gain awareness together of the possibilities to make meaningful changes to your life and examine the choices available to you.
My approach
I take an integrative approach to counselling. Although my core training is humanistic, I integrate other perspectives and techniques to meet each individual's needs. I base my approach on the Person-Centred principle that individuals have the potential for growth and self-awareness.
My therapeutic philosophy is influenced by Existential thinking and the idea that we are challenged to make meaning from our individuality, strengths, opportunities, and limitations.
I aim to help clients access their own resources to deal with life’s challenges. Some aspects cannot be changed, but by working together, we can gain new understanding and insight into past experiences in order to make different choices for the future.
if you have questions regarding any of this information, please feel free to contact me.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
*Annabel McGoldrick EMDR IFs 16-week training * Attachment informed EMDR part 1 and 2 * Supervision diploma Level 7 * Post Graduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling
* Master's degree in Counselling
* Training with the Bereavement service
* Training with the Alcohol agency
* CBT training certificate
* I have completed a Relate conversion course, covering Attachment Therapy, - with Systemic and Reflective practice
* Completed EMDR therapy UK and Ireland, with Accreditation. * Attachment Narrative Therapy.
I am a registered accredited senior member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. This means that my practice meets the recognized standard for competent, ethical, and independent practice.
My Experience
At present, I am working in the NHS, and have been for many years. I work within two specialist teams.
I have worked with people who have experienced the following issues; Loss, bereavement, stress, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, personal growth and identity issues, ill health, chronic long-term conditions, Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME, and Complex Trauma and Trauma.
I have worked for a range of local services: Bereavement, Young Persons counselling services, and the Alcohol agency.
The client’s best interests are at the heart of my practice. If I believe that another service or agency would be more appropriate, this will be discussed in the assessment appointment.
I have a special interest in Mindfulness Based Body/Mind work. and bereavement and loss.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Accredited register membership

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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£85.00 per session
When I work
The location is in Billericay.
I have a range of availability, including weekends and evenings.
Further information
Please contact me to find out more information or if you have any questions. The first assessment session - is a great space to explore and discuss if counselling with me, is something that could be beneficial to you. and a place to begin to build a plan of how we can work together.