Lynne Ball

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Counsellor & Registered BACP Member
Available for new clients
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This professional is available for new clients.

Winchester, Hampshire, SO23
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

Hello, my name is Lynne and I am a professionally qualified counsellor and registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.

It’s normal and healthy to talk to someone if you’re struggling or you need to make sense of how you’re thinking and feeling. Sometimes its easier than talking to a friend or a relative and I offer a space where you can talk about yourself and your life without worrying about the other person.

Taking your first step towards seeing a counsellor takes courage and I hope you find what you need either here or elsewhere.

You may be feeling overwhelmed about life right now, we are all reacting in such different ways. You could be anxious, depressed or having relationship problems; perhaps this was already the case before Lockdown and things have become even more difficult for you. Whatever has brought you to this point it’s where you go from here that matters. Together we can talk about what you would like to be different and how I can support you in getting there.

I like to think of therapy as a restorative MOT for your mind; it can bring clarity and understanding that naturally leads to greater self-awareness. It’s the clarity that helps us to see things as they really are and our new found self-awareness that can make lasting changes in our lives.

Getting in Touch

Contact me to arrange a free 15 minute consultation to discuss how therapy could make a positive difference in your life; please click here to contact me by email or call or text me on 07305 507271. If I am unable to speak to you in person, please leave me a message on my confidential voicemail. I will get back to you within 24 hours to either answer your query or arrange a convenient time for a session. Sometimes my email replies can end up in Junk Mail so please check if you haven't received a response from me. I always reply.

Our first session

Our first session gives you an opportunity to meet me and explore the issues you are facing. I believe in the healing power of the relationship so it’s important you feel I am the right fit for you. If you trust me, you can truly be yourself helping you to talk openly about your thoughts, feelings and experiences.

Face to Face, Online & Telephone Counselling
I am now conducting counselling sessions face to face, online via Zoom and by Telephone. Click on my website link to find out more about my practice

About Me and My Practice
My approach to counselling is Humanistic and based on the theory of Transactional Analysis with focus on relationships, communication and healing; you are at the heart of this process. The most important relationship you will ever have is with yourself and your emotional well being depends on how you feel about you. Building healthier relationships with others begins with building a healthier relationship with yourself.

I have always been passionate about helping others and in addition to private practice, provided counselling support in a local GP surgery for the past two years.

I am committed to offering a confidential and ethical service. I have regular supervision and attend relevant workshops / short courses to support my own knowledge and professional development.

Fees & Type of Client

I work with individuals and couples from age 18 upwards for either short term or long term counselling ~ I have experience working with men, women, students and elders.

Individuals: £50  Sessions are 1 hour      Couples: £65  Sessions are 1 hour

Cancellations

I require at least 24 hours notice if you wish to cancel or reschedule your session.

Training, qualifications & experience

FdA Degree in Humanistic Counselling based on Transactional Analysis (BACP accredited)

Transactional Analysis 101

Diploma in Counselling

Certificate in Counselling Skills

Online & Telephone Counselling Skills - BACP Competent

Shame in the Therapeutic Setting

Developmental Trauma

Maternal Mental Health

Membership Organisations

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and also Hampshire Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (HACP).

As a member of the BACP, I adhere to its ethical framework for good practice in counselling and psychotherapy and professional conduct and procedure.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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).

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Anxiety & Depression, Bereavement, Loss & Grief ~ in connection with loss of a loved one; Loss of Job; Loss of Relationship; Loss of freedom & safety, Bullying, Emotional Abuse ~Coercive Control, Difficulty communicating with others, Feelings of underachieving, negative thoughts and ‘if only’ thoughts, Fearful thoughts~’what ifs’?, Unhelpful patterns of behaviour and thinking, how did that just happen again?, Feeling sad, Feeling numb, Feeling empty, Feeling isolated, Low self-esteem and confidence, Loneliness, Panic attacks, Phobias, Relationship difficulties with a partner, family and friends or work colleagues, Suicidal thoughts, Self Harm

Fees

£50.00 - £65.00

Additional information

Individuals  ~ £50 for one hour

Couples ~ £65 for one hour

When I work

I work Monday to Friday and some evenings in the week. Please contact me for further details or visit my website at Uniquely You Counselling by clicking the website button below.

Further information

I am now conducting counselling sessions face to face and online via Zoom. My therapy room is accessible from Kings Worthy, Winchester, Micheldever, Eastleigh, Chandlers Ford and Southampton.

Uniquely You Counselling, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Adults
Older Adults
Couples

Online platforms

Zoom