Lesley Patchick at Affinity Counselling

Lesley Patchick at Affinity Counselling

Southend On Sea
Essex
SS1

Leigh On Sea
Essex
SS9

07453 097115

affinitycounselling.org.uk

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About me

Hello, I’m Lesley and my aim is to offer you a counselling service that empowers you to make the changes that can help you lead a happier, more contented life.

As an experienced BACP registered counsellor, I can offer you a professional, safe, cared-for and confidential environment which will support you in exploring the aspects of your life that are troubling you.

I am committed to ensuring you receive the therapy that suits your individual needs and therefore offer a free half hour introductory session.

People enter therapy for many reasons. Whatever your circumstances or the obstacles you face, having a confidential space where you are not judged, where it is safe for you to be totally ‘you’, will be key to assisting you in your journey to a life that feels happier and more content. Counselling, in a supportive and collaborative way should empower you and help you grow in self- awareness and resilience.

The foundation of my work is in Person Centred Counselling, which means you talk about whatever you feel comfortable with. You are the expert on you and we work together with what you feel is important. However, because no two people are the same, we are all unique, I may blend other therapies to help you find your way and move forward. These include creative therapies; Inner Child work; Transactional Analysis; Gestalt; Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural Techniques.

Training, qualifications & experience

I am a qualified teacher with a specialism in Early Years and have a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), working within their Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

My counselling experience is varied and diverse: working with  local schools; a bereavement charity; private practice and a charity for victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse. This has equipped me to meet the differing needs of my clients, who include young children; adolescents; adults and the elderly.

I have an enhanced DBS and Public Liability Insurance.

I am also registered with the Infant Loss Foundation.


Member organisations

BACP

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

        Fees

        Free half hour introductory session.

        £40 per 50-minute session.

        Discounted rates for students or under 18's.

        Selected appointments for low income or clients receiving benefits on discretionary basis.

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        Maps & Directions

        Southend On Sea, SS1
        Leigh On Sea, SS9

        Type of session

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

        Practical details

        Sign language: No
        Other languages: None

        Accessibility

        Wheelchair access: Unspecified

        Availability

        Please contact me to arrange a mutually convenient appointment time.

        Types of client

        Children
        Young people
        Adults
        Older adults
        Employee Assistance Programme