Kevin Hargest
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About me
I am an experienced counsellor offering an online and in person space to explore, support and process the challenges facing you in life.
I have experience of helping with a wide variety of problems and make every effort to help you to feel respected, listened to, and understood. I also understand how challenging therapy can be; it is a big step to contact a stranger and talk about personal difficulties.
My approach is founded on the belief that each individual has the ability to effect positive growth and change, to enhance a sense of well-being and build resilience’s to cope with life’s challenges. Through a therapeutic relationship of trust, creativity and mutual respect I seek to support you in developing resources to improve your quality of life. My client outcomes are very positive and satisfaction levels are very high.
Sessions usually last for 50-55 minutes on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis though both time and frequency maybe negotiated. Reviews of the therapy are undertaken every few weeks to ensure you are comfortable and that we are making steps forward. The number of sessions you will have is flexible and open ended, we decide together when you feel you want the therapy to end.
I chose to become a counsellor because I know what it is to need help beyond the resources of friends and family. I believe whole-heartedly in the counselling process, and that any person has the ability and resources within them to create the life they want.
Training, qualifications & experience
Certificate in Clinical Supervision Including Online and Telephone Working Course- Counselling Tutor. 2023
PG Certificate in Personal & Business Coaching, (Pass), University of Chester, Nov 2020 - Mar 2023
BSc. (Hons) Systemic Counselling, (First), University of South Wales, Sept 2013 - Jul 2016
MA, Critical and Cultural Theory (Pass), Cardiff University, Sept 2008 - Aug 2009
Accredited Registrant, National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Counsellor, Cardiff Concern, October 2014 - August 2019
I have worked with a wide variety of clients, covering different genders, ages, races, belief systems, financial & educational backgrounds and nationalities.
I have integrated different approaches into my practice including Systemic, Narrative and Gestalt therapies.
Member organisations
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £70.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Charges for 55 minute session:
Initial Session: £30 for the first session, Online or in person.
Face to Face sessions (Individual): £60 per session
Online Counselling (Individual): £50 per session.
Supervision (Individual): £60 per 1.5hrs
Trainee Counsellors needing Supervision: £50 per 1.5 hours
Payment: Cash/Card/Bank Transfer/Paypal .
Counsellors in training: looking for compulsory hours- please inquire.
Reductions available for students / unwaged.
First Session
The First Session is a chance to see if we can work together; while identifying what you’re looking for in counselling. This first session isn't mandatory and you are not committing to further sessions if you take up the initial appointments.
When I work
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- Tuesday 09.30- 17.00
- Wednesday 09.30-17.00
- Thursday 09.30-17.00
- Friday 10.00-16.00
