Liz Simha
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About me
I help adults and children aged 6+ feel less stressed/anxious, improve their self-esteem, and feel more connected to themselves and others. I have specialist training (Place2Be) in counselling children aged 5+ and I also specialise in grief/bereavement counselling for adults.
I have a comfortable, well equipped therapy space in Staines TW18 and I also work online.
How do I work?
I start by building a safe, trusting relationship as I believe this is key to effective therapy. As an integrative counsellor, I use a range of therapeutic approaches to meet your individual needs. This may include creativity e.g. art or sand tray when things feel too painful to talk about.
I take a holistic view of your difficulties, helping you to understand the physical, psychological and emotional impact of your experiences.
I offer a comfortable, welcoming space in which you can be yourself. Together we can identify coping strategies or perhaps delve deeper into root causes.
My approach is neuro-affirmative and LGBTQ+ friendly. As part of a multicultural family, I am culturally sensitive.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- CPCAB Level 5 Counselling Children (Place2Be) - 2024-25
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Bereavement Support Foundation Course (Cruse)
- PGCE secondary teaching 11-18, University of Sheffield.
- BA(Hons) Modern Languages, University of Bristol.
Enhanced DBS and advanced safeguarding training. Registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Ongoing clinical supervision and training.
Experience
With a background in teaching and more recently in complementary therapies, I have many years' experience of supporting people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Children's counsellor with Place2Be at a primary school (ages 5-11). I use play, art and creativity in my work.
- 2+ years counselling adults at a low-cost counselling agency where I continue to give my time for free.
- Specialist bereavement training and experience of volunteering on the helpline of a national bereavement charity.
- 12+ years' experience of using complementary therapies to support adults (including all stages of pregnancy, clients living with cancer, end of life care).
- Former secondary teacher (11-18) for over 10 years.
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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Free 20 minute initial consultation
I offer a free 20 minute initial phone or online call during which you can discuss your reason for seeking counselling. We can also talk about how we might work together, and you can ask questions. After this, we might book a first session which is an assessment of your needs and an opportunity for you to decide whether you would like to continue having counselling with me. I will assess whether I have the correct skills and experience to support you in a safe and ethical way. We would also discuss when your counselling would take place (generally weekly and at the same time every week).
Please email or call me to book your free 20 minute initial call.
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Further information
I have a comfortable, welcoming therapy space in Staines TW18, with easy access from Staines railway station. There is parking outside.
