Lewis Gains
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About me
Seeking counselling, whether it is your first time or not, it can be quite daunting or have you with lots to think about. 'How do I know this is the right person for me?'
Allow me to welcome you to my profile and speak a bit about myself. I am an Integrative counsellor and registered member with the BACP.
I offer a space for you to speak about what has brought you to therapy. A space which is free of judgement and with the aim of working together to achieve goals, meet your needs or even to find an understanding of things you are experiencing. Whilst being on this journey, it can include exploring your past, experiences and relationships. It could also be working and speaking about things in the here and now. You will have a safe space to speak, but also full autonomy whilst we work together. We will work at a pace that is comfortable for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Introduction to counselling (level 1).
- CPCAB Counselling skills level 2.
- CPCAB Counselling studies level 3.
- CPCAB Diploma in therapeutic counselling level 4.
- Registered member with BACP.
Alongside these, I regularly spend time studying wide range of CPD.
Within my time in counselling I have worked with various organisations such as Cruse bereavement support, Mind and BetterHelp. Working with these organisations mean I have vast experience working with grief, but also experience working with a range of other presenting issues and challenges, which include; Anxiety, stress, depression, anger, loss, relationship breakdowns, relationship challenges, family conflict, abuse and cultural challenges.
Through my experience of studies and working with clients I have also had opportunities to present workshops to fellow counsellors.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free 20minute consultation to discuss the potential of working together an discuss any questions you may have.
Concession rate may be available.
When I work
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Hours of availability can be discussed and agreed during a consultation.
Further information
I work with an Integrative approach. This means that I can use a choice of approach/method which may be more suited for an individual.
