Kirsten Hobbs
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About me
Would you like to talk with someone in a safe space without judgement or criticism? Could talking things through help you to untangle your thoughts and make sense of things? Perhaps you had a difficult childhood which has impacted your adult life. Are you struggling in a relationship, or with how you relate to others?
Are you feeling lost? Has trauma or addiction have you questioning yourself and life?
Have you become disconnected with yourself or your partner or perhaps have never really known who you are as an individual. I can help you to move forward through these challenges.
If you're struggling with low self worth or a lack of direction therapy can help to reframe and bring clarity.
Perhaps your unsure where to begin but know there's something you need to work through just don't know how or where to start? I will work along side you to explore these feelings and situations. Together we can unpack those areas of life which have become difficult to face alone. Assisting you to move forward. Making positive change and gaining a deeper understanding of yourself.
Experiences such as loss from losing someone through death or illness or relationship ( family issues) as well as romantic relationship breakdown can cause division externally and distress and confusion from within.
I am a Registered, Qualified and experienced counsellor, offering person centered therapy. My core approach is person centered/ existential / Relational however I am able to draw from other approaches and models. It is very important to me that I work uniquely with each client, Being able to meet each individual where they are in life and work with them effectively through the counselling process. With the yourself and the therapeutic relationship / interaction being at the core of the work together.
In my experience I find that working in a person centered and relational way creates autonomy and freedom which promotes personal growth and development when working with individuals and couples. Appreciating difference and unique experiences. Working with you as you are in the moment. Along with Looking at how you relate to yourself and your partner. Helping you gain better understanding of yourself as your own person and in your relationship as a couple.
I offer Face to face counselling, telephone and online counselling. I offer client centred therapy to enable and encourage positive change and improved mental health and overall well-being. Helping alleviate pain and distress/ discomfort mentally and physically
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a Qualified Counsellor. I am also a registered member of the BACP ( British association for counselling and psychotherapy)
I have been counselling individuals since 2008. Having worked for an agency as a volunteer counsellor for 4 years and then in my own private practice ( 2012).
I provide counselling for individuals and couples.
Although I have experience of working with a variety of issues and challenges including low Self worth and confidence, depression, anxiety, addiction , loss, grief, low mood, childhood / adult trauma, relationships , work related stress, adult health issues , early onset dementia, loneliness , fibromyalgia. Please note that any presenting issue is welcome.
I am also qualified in health and social care. Having worked in the care sector ( as well as being registered with social care Wales) for 20 years.
I have a good understanding of the day to day difficulties and challenges carers face having worked in this field in different roles over my career. Acknowledging from the clients point of view and also the hard working staff members. Working in the health and social care field whether it be as a nurse, doctor, healthcare assistant, care worker, support worker I'm aware the job can be very challenging yet can also bring great joy with satisfaction and even purpose.
I know first hand that the care profession can be stressful and exhausting . With this in mind I am passionate about providing therapy for those who are suffering from work related stress or other work-related issues.
Please note any presenting issue is welcome in therapy whether it is work related or not.
I actively Continue regular CPD training and relevent research within the psychotherapeutic/ counselling field.
CPCAB level 4 Diploma in therapeutic counselling. (2 years)
CPCAB level 3 certificate in counselling studies / theory. ( 1 year)
CPCAB level 2 certificate in counselling skills. ( 1 year)
CPCAB introduction to counselling, Basic skills ( 12 week course)
Health and social care level 3 diploma.
Health and social care level 2 certificate.
Safeguarding vulnerable adults course.
Basic first aid training on adults.
DBS checked.
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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I also have experience working with those who live with dementia and with those who provide care and love somebody who has dementia.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My session fee is £55 for a 60 minute session .
Or £75 for a couple for 60 minutes. However if you are struggling to afford the standard session rate for therapy please let me know as I do offer concessions.
When I work
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Telephone and online sessions are available up until 7 pm and face-to-face sessions are available up until 6p.m.
Further information
I also have a wealth of experience in health and social care. Im aware of the challenges and struggles of working in this field along with the job satisfaction of helping support people. Client groups including Working with dementia and older people. I also have 16 years experience within the counselling profession as a volunteer practitioner and also in private practice.
I offer a safe space where individuals can explore their issues and themselves in a non judgemental, comfortable environment.
