Lisa Blake
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About me
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Hello, I'm Lisa and I am a qualified Counsellor with a level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling. I became a Counsellor as I've always been interested in listening to people and training to be a Counsellor felt like a natural extension of that interest in people.
I have a passion for helping people and believe that counselling can help people through life’s often difficult journey, as well as trying a natural approach to mental health, and whilst I appreciate that medication has its place in mental health provision, it's not the only option available.
I help clients to explore all of their options.
I can guide you through your journey, offering a confidential and empathic space in which to express yourself and talk through anything that is worrying or concerning you so you can start to explore your options. I believe that we all have the ability to grow and heal, regardless of what we have experienced in life.
I work in an integrative, person-centred way, which means that the client is at the centre of everything I do, and my sessions reflect this approach. I begin each session with asking you what's happened for you this week and we go from there.
I usually book clients about two weeks in advance and the first step is to get in touch if you'd like to book a free 15-minute telephone or video consultation to find out more about you and understand your needs and expectations of counselling. I am currently offering short or long term counselling and I can also offer counselling every other week.
I offer a safe, non-judgemental environment so you can be completely at ease. Contact me via email or telephone to confidentially outline any issues or services you’d like to discuss. All enquiries will be responded to within 24hrs.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Counselling Skills and Theory Diploma (Dip CST) Level 3
- Diploma In Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice (PROF DIP PSY C) Level 5
- Couples Counselling
- Further training in Anxiety and Stress
- Further Training in Bereavement and Loss
- Walk and talk Therapies
- Further training in Unintentional Racism
- Further training in Trauma
- Safeguarding Training
- Enhanced DBS certificate
- Clinical Hypnotherapy Certificate (Level 3)
I have experience with a variety of clients who have experienced loss and bereavement, severe anxiety, low confidence, low self-esteem and redefining boundaries, stress, depression, emotional and physical abuse, relationship issues and addictive behaviours.
I also volunteer for two national charities who specialise in offering emotional support in person and over the telephone. I adhere to a code of Ethics and I attend Supervision sessions each month.
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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£45.00 - £75.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Counselling £60 per hour for a 55 minute face to face session
Counselling £55 per hour for a 55 minute online session
Couples Counselling £75 for a 60 minute session
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Please get in touch if you have any specific requirements for session times
Further information
I specialise in offering counselling for Anxiety and Bereavement and volunteer for a national charity, speaking to bereaved clients.
