Kirstie Ellis
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About me
The focus of counselling is not always finding solutions, but to gain a deeper understanding of your problem and how you are experiencing it, helping you to make sense of it all. Our pasts cannot be changed, but with the right support and understanding you can learn to make sense of it, how it has impacted you, and feel less stuck moving forward with your life.
I am an integrative relational therapist, believing our well-being is influenced by the quality of connections with others. My approach is to create a trusting relationship with you, which can help you be able to delve a bit deeper into your suffering so that we can explore your experience of the things you are finding difficult and help you to move forward.
Years ago, having my own therapy felt like wearing a new pair of glasses, seeing things I couldn’t see before, opened up to choices I was unaware I had (like X-Ray vision). I felt such a strong sense of empowerment to take control of my life and decided I wanted to do the same for others. If you are ready, please get in touch to book a free 15 minute call to discuss your needs.
Training, qualifications & experience
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling
- CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
- CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Mental Health First Aid Training
- Suicide Awareness Training
- Domestic Abuse and Managing Risk
- Various CPD can be provided upon request
- I have experience working in an NHS Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service
- I have experience working at Care to Listen low cost counselling agency in South Croydon.
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Payment of sessions is in advance at time of booking, by online banking. I can offer concessionary rates of £50 for a 50 minute session for a limited number of clients to make therapy affordable.
Please contact me to discuss/check availability for reduced fee slots
When I work
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Currently I have availability for online or in person sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Further information
I can offer flexible hybrid sessions mixing in person and online - please do ask if this is something you think will suit you.
