Keith Beckingham

Keith Beckingham

Guildford
Surrey
GU1

07927 508946

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About me

For clients dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues and other personal difficulties, I offer a confidential service. I see individuals & couples. We can meet for an assessment session to build rapport and then meet for a minimum of 6 counselling sessions. Counselling can be on-going, in which case we will review progress periodically. Some discounts may be available in cases of hardship.

Clients that I see come from diverse cultural backgrounds with very individual needs. These commonly include issues including generalised anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self esteem, recovering from affairs and betrayal, bereavement, addiction, SAD, OCD and problematic behaviour or emotions. I do not make assumptions or judgements and work to create a genuine therapeutic relationship.

My approach is person centred and I also make due of other approaches including CBT. I will treat you individually and respect you by listening carefully to you and trying to understand how you see things. In this way I focus on getting in touch with your thoughts and feelings.

You may wonder if you can express yourself and I understand that opening up to someone new may seem like a daunting task, but often even after an assessment session clients have told me how good it feels to be really listened to. My role is to help you through the counselling process so that you become more able to make and act upon your own decisions.

Training, qualifications & experience

I will put you at ease in a safe space where you will not be judged or made to feel uncomfortable. I will respect you as a person whatever your beliefs or cultural heritage whilst maintaining my own integrity.

I have gained a level 3 Certificate and a level 4 Diploma (both issued by AQA) following studies at Brockenhurst College, Hampshire. I have further certificates in integrative counselling, bereavement counselling from the Institute of Counselling. I have passed the BACP registration test which demonstrates safe practice. I have a certificate in family & couple counselling (Institute of Counselling 2015).I have continued my development by attending a level 5 course in Therapeutic Counselling and am currently engaged on a Life Coaching Diploma course.

My counselling experience includes work with Counselling Together (an independent charity) and NHS funded work with a community group in Walsall. I also have a small private practice. I ask clients to complete a feedback form at the conclusion of counselling and have received very good feedback and most clients report significant improvement.

I use my counselling knowledge and skills, extensive experience of working pastorally with people, my own life experience and where appropriate my gentle sense of humour to demonstrate empathy, put you at ease, help you to say what you wish to gain from counselling, and eventually to challenge unhealthy thinking and help you to map the way forward.

Member organisations

BACP

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

        Other areas of counselling I deal with

        Supervision offered to Counselling students and qualified Counsellors.

        Therapies offered

        Fees

        Fees on sliding scale.

        Standard fee: £50.

        Further information

        Please contact me if you want me to work with you on your own issues whatever they are, including abuse,  affairs & betrayals, anger management, anxiety, bereavement, body image, career issues, couple issues, depression,  family issues, domestic violence, generalised anxiety disorder, low self esteem, low self confidence, mental health, OCD, panic disorder, postnatal depression, relationship issues, seasonal affective depression (sad).

        I have a Diploma in life coaching.

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        Maps & Directions

        Guildford, GU1

        Type of session

        Online counselling: Yes
        Telephone counselling: Yes
        Face to face counselling: Yes
        Home visits: No

        Practical details

        Sign language: No
        Other languages: None

        Accessibility

        Accessibility information
        Wheelchair access: Yes

        Availability

        Daytimes or evenings as mutually convenient. Availability may vary e.g. for shift workers and family commitments.

        Types of client

        Young people
        Adults
        Older adults
        Couples
        Families
        Groups
        Organisations
        Employee Assistance Programme

        Supervision & training

        I have attended a level 6 supervision course and further training in Supervision.I also offer group supervision when numbers allow, especially to student counsellors.

        Online supervision:Yes
        Telephone supervision:Yes
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