Linda Bramble
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About me
Hello,
I am an empathic counsellor who knows what it is like when life isn't what you'd anticipated it would be with its many turns and dips in the road. I understand that it takes great courage and determination to take the steps and changes necessary for improved wellbeing and hope.
As an intuitive and trauma informed counsellor/coach with an interest, training and experience in emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing, I have a warm, accepting, non-judgemental approach. I offer a space for you to reflect upon your life and tailor my approach to help you find your individual pathway to reconcile past or present challenges, enhance your life journey and to empower your future.
I have had my own personal trials which led me to the counselling path, therefore, I am passionate that having someone alongside you who attentively listens, is perceptively understanding and therapeutically trained, who notices and supports you, as you navigate the route, have choices to make and new directions to follow, is vital for success.
My approach is one of ‘there can be a way where there seems to be no way’.
One of my favourite quotes is 'We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? ...We are all meant to shine, as children do. ...And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.' Marianne Williamson.
I am married with two grown up children who no longer live at home. I increasingly value and enjoy spending time with family and friends, walking and wild swimming especially at dawn or dusk and love star gazing. I love reading, music, theatre and baking. And make jam too, who wouldn't with a surname like Bramble. During 2023 my aim is to re-find my ability to paint and to re-visit the joy of singing. Currently, I am involved with supporting people in a safe space who are experiencing a mental health crisis, as well as working privately with adults and young people experiencing difficulties or desiring increased fulfilment in life, particularly as the pandemic has challenged many aspects. I have recently gained a Master's degree in Spiritual Formation which was challenging yet inspirational!
If you think I can help you please contact me by text, phone or email, which ever means works best for you. If I am unavailable, I will make contact with you as soon as I am able, usually within 24 hours.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a graduate counsellor with a Foundation Degree in Person-centred counselling and an MA in Spiritual Formation. I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Also, a senior practitioner mentor/coach, accredited with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC). My training has included Bereavement, Children and Young People, aspects of mental health – including trauma and dissociation, spiritual formation and direction.
I have experience of working with a variety of age ranges (16-85+) and issues, including anxiety and depression, personality disorders, addictions, suicidal tendencies, self-harm, eating disorders, marriage and family issues, male and female domestic abuse, sexuality, bereavement, work-related difficulties and health issues – including chronic pain, and life limiting illness.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I successfully offer mentoring and coaching for specific empowering, and tools for living well.
Non-violent communication and reconciliation.
Support to male and female partners and children suffering as a result of domestic violence.
Identity.
Spirituality.
I am planning to add Compassionate Enquiry, Somatic and EMDR to my training (2023-24). I have submitted an Accreditation (March 2023) for approval by the ACC.
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My fees are - £40 initial appointment to see if I am the right person for you. Thereafter, £60 per 1hr session.
Coaching fee - £60 per session. 10% reduction for multiple appointments (x6) booked and paid for in advance.
When I work
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My face-to-face appointment times and prices are as above.
I have additional availability if you would like online sessions. Online sessions have a reduced fee.
Further information
My aim is to be a patient support, providing a pathway of hope to you, for as long as you find it helpful. I have many tools for improved wellbeing and life.
I offer some email communication (particularly for coaching) between sessions to maintain and improve motivation and to share specific tools for clarity of and referral to them. This proves to be useful and is not misused.
