Kim Zepler
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About me
As a counsellor writing this I appreciate how difficult starting anything can be, especially when it feels like there is a lot to lose!
Making that first move whether it's a call, email or text message can be a huge step to take.
Life can be a challenge or struggle and often we can feel alone, stressed or misunderstood or confused. Our brain won't quieten. Sometimes everything seems too complicated to even know where to start, this is where I can help.
I am qualified and registered counsellor providing a safe, confidential and collaborative space that is non-judgemental and respectful of you as a unique individual. A space that allows you to explore your needs in your own way. We all have the capacity to find our own path, voice or joy that makes us who we truly are. This is your time.
Counselling can be gently challenging and sometimes the answers we find are not what we expect. Acceptance can be as healing as change.
I work with all types of people from the age of 18 upwards.
What is humanistic counselling? It is a therapeutic approach that fully considers all of who you are, what is important or what truly matters to you on a potentially deep personal level and from your perspective. It is grounded in relationship, talking and being with who we are. In session we can seek to meet our inner thoughts, feelings and emotions. Humanistic counselling is not about me telling you what is wrong or what you need to do to make things better. I believe we often know our answers - they can just be difficult to find at times. I will however walk along side you however bumpy that journey might be and support you as best I can. I weave into my work a few creative elements and some basic mindfulness if you think it might be useful.
I have an interest in existentialism and what it means for us to be human. I also have a playful sense of imagination and a happy inner child.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a BA (Hons) degree in Humanistic Counselling, granted by Chichester University. My placement during this time provided experience working with young people (11-18) and adults. I completed my primary training with Redlands in Dorset. My qualifications are recognised by the BACP. I have been in practice since 2018.
I have also completed CPCAB accredited training for working with complex trauma. I am qualified to provide walk and talk therapy.
I am a registered member of the BACP and adhere to their ethical framework. I hold the BACP Certificate of Proficiency. My Registration number 389528.
I worked as bereavement support volunteer with Cruse for 8 years and my experience has included working with those who have had sudden and traumatic loss such as suicide, road traffic accidents or illness.
I love continuing professional development and have completed the following:
- Cruse - Bereavement Care and Support
- Cruse - Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
- Foundation for Infant Loss - Pregnancy and Infant Loss Practitioner
- CACHE Level 2 - Awareness of Mental Health Problems
- CACHE Level 2 - Safeguarding and Prevent
- CACHE Level 2 - Understand Children and Young Peoples Mental Health
- Counselling Tutor - Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling (recognised by NCS and ACTO)
- Open University - Primer to working online
- Counselling Tutor - Existential Perspectives (Mick Cooper)
- Redlands - Introduction to working with Children and Young People 11-18 (although currently work with young people over the ages of 16 at present)
- Mosaic Family Support - Introduction to working with Bereaved Children
- Mosaic Family Support- Working with Bereaved Teens
- Mosaic Family Support - Working creatively with Bereaved Children and Young People (works on adults)
- Newson Health Research & Education - Confidence in Menopause (designed for health professionals including those working in GP practices)
- University of Derby - Understanding Autism, ADHD and Aspergers
- STARS - Working With Trauma (recognised by CPCAB)
- Ecotherapy also known as Walk & Talk Counselling (recognised by CPCAB)
- Working Creatively with Trauma (recognised by CPCAB)
- Mindfulness Cognitive Based Therapy
- Baby Loss (pre or post birth)
- Pet Bereavement Training
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Peri Menopause
- Returning Ex-pats
- University Life
Therapies offered
Fees
£35.00 - £50.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Discounts Apply to Video or Phone Sessions
Standard Fee - Adults £50.00 - 50 mins.
My Concession rate is £35.00. Concessions apply to those on low income and/or benefits, students and those over 65 years of age.
Counselling for Counselling Students £35.00
Payments accepted by BACS, credit or debit card and PayPal. Appointments are paid for in advance.
20 minute 'hello' call (video or phone) - free.
I offer 20 minutes as an obligation free consultation. This allows us to get to know each other and see how we think we could work together.
50 minutes Introductory Session - £25.00
Ideal for when you feel 50 minutes would be beneficial and again there is no obligation.
Intro note: It's perfectly ok for you not to like me or feel that I am not the right counsellor for you.
When I work
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Walk & talk only available during daylight hours. Home visits available, subject to online assessment. Travel subject to 45p/mile unless I'm cycling (up to 6 miles). Last appointment 8pm.
Further information
It can be easy to think of using a counsellor when times are difficult. Taking that first step takes courage. Sometimes a single session helps or maybe a few more can make a difference. However, there are times when finding your path can take time.
As a counsellor, I am always conscious that this is your journey and one in which you decide the pace and time. I will work with you.
As a humanistic counselling I do not provide advice or instructions on what to do. I do not offer my opinion. The main feature of humanistic counsellor is to allow a space where you can develop your own inner resources and strengthen you own voice.
And a final thought, counselling can be an act of self-care, a way of repairing, nurturing and maintaining our mental well-being and our relationships.
Feel free to have a look at my website. All typing mistakes are entirely mine.
Where possible I endeavour to make reasonable adjustments to the working environment. Please let me know how I can help.
I tend to work online Tuesdays and Thursday, other times in-person.
