Letishea McLean
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This professional is accepting new clients but may have a waitlist. Please enquire with them directly to discuss availability.
About me
**Please note I am not accepting any new couples or in person referrals currently.**
I provide online and in-person counselling for individuals and couples, who wish to improve their Emotional and Psychological well-being and Overall quality of Life.
Counselling is an opportunity for you to invest in yourself and your relationships by processing the uncomfortable and making space for more joy.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have worked with diverse client groups in the NHS-IAPT, prison, university and private practice settings, with clients who are/have experienced a range of issues-most commonly:
- Bereavement/loss
- Rejection
- Low Self-worth
- Fractured familial relationships
- Anxiety
- Relationship issues-betrayal, adultery, breakdown
- Suicide
- Depression
- LGBT issues/feelings
- Cultural/Racial issues
I also work with client who have family members/loved ones who are suffering from a mental health illness and exploring the impact on them and their relationship.
Qualifications
Postgraduate Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (based in the Person centred model)
Diploma in Couples Counselling
Certificate in Infant loss and bereavement
Member organisations
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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
- Infant Loss and Bereavement
- Suicidal ideation and exploration of the triggers
- Cultural and racial experiences, diversity and the social impact of difference.
- LGBT experiences, feelings and thoughts
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
In Person Sessions-currently unavailable
Individuals: £70 per session
Online (50 minutes)
Individuals: £55 per session
Concessionary rates £40 per session.
Private Medical Insurance & Health Policies
I also work with clients who have Private Medical Insurance or Health Policies with the following companies:
*Aviva Health Insurance
*AXA PPP Healthcare
*Cigna
*Healix
*Vitality Health Insurance
*WPA
To use your policy please contact your respective provider for initial approval, they will provide you with information which I will collect in our first session.
When I work
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**Please note I am not accepting any new couples or in person referrals currently.**
Further information
Expectations of Counselling
The decision to seek out a stranger for counselling can be scary and intimidating.
In the first session, it is a chance for us to explore any concerns and this continues through our time together.
It is important thing to remember these are your sessions, and there will be regular opportunities to review your expectations, wants and needs- to ensure you are getting the support you need.
What I offer
In our first session we will have an assessment, where I can gather information about you, and your reasons for counselling.
Additionally we will create a working contract which will establish payment, date and time of sessions.
